@drelisabethpotter: Just like many patients face misconceptions that breast reconstruction is cosmetic, I, a board-certified plastic surgeon trained in microsurgery, also encounter doctors who dismiss what I do as elective or cosmetic. After I finished up a surgery, a doctor remarked, ‘There goes the plastic surgeon who cares more about cosmetic surgery than my patients who need to go to the operating room.’ I made it clear there’s nothing cosmetic about what I do. There is nothing elective about what my patients impacted by cancer go through. Women’s health often gets deprioritized, and we must stand and advocate for ourselves. This situation underscores why places like RedBud are crucial—no surgeon or patient should face dismissal of the importance of breast reconstruction and its complications. #advocate #advocacy #standingupformypatients #plasticsurgery #breastrecostruction

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jfogarty07
Julie Fogarty :
Not in front of the patient!
2024-08-01 18:47:31
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briargrl15
Briargrl :
You were much nicer than he deserved
2024-08-02 02:05:30
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Jylowe :
I’m so glad you took up for yourself. Proud of you
2025-07-27 01:25:10
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aubreyvassberg
aub vass :
my mom had to get a melanoma removed on the side of her face. the doctor that did it, was going to stitch it up and leave her with a massive (VERY visible scar). my mom learned she could have a
2024-08-05 05:21:46
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Kolbe | Faith • Fitness • Art :
A plastic surgeon helped reconstruct my face after I was attacked by a dog when I was 8. The incredible doctor fit my scar to my smile lines so it’s almost unnoticeable. I have so much respect for ya!
2024-08-02 05:12:52
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simplycat1.0
Cat :
Stumbled across your page today and i love what you stand for!!
2025-07-18 21:20:56
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zephyrswept
Zephyr Swept :
my mom had a forehead wound that went to bone. When we got the ER, they said they needed to get the Plastic Surgeon. That's when I realized there's so much more to them than I've been lead to believe.
2024-08-01 23:33:13
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yoganugget
J ❤️❤️ :
Cosmetic healthcare is also healthcare but people aren’t ready for that conversation either 😞
2024-08-02 01:41:09
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trsjns7
Teresa J :
women need you! please don’t stop giving honest and correct information
2025-07-22 12:47:12
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caitaulait
CaitAuLait :
I think people don’t understand the range of plastic surgeons and how much is not “cosmetic.”
2024-08-01 22:23:45
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hannahjeanrn
hannahjeanRN :
You handled that with sooo much grace. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 so admirable ❤️
2024-08-01 16:33:06
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user9455118197943 :
general docs are the worst 🙃
2024-08-01 20:29:08
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awkpengui
Awkpeng :
I would have been lit 😫😭🥴 Thank you for going back and clarifying that for him.😏 -Fellow Oncology Nurse
2024-08-01 15:50:15
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bonfirenurse
Matt Byars :
I’m a CRNA at a VERY large cancer hospital. You guys are the bomb. You do so much for our patients!
2024-08-02 00:42:15
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enietupski
enietupski :
YES 👏🏼 cancer reconstruction isn’t pretty like cosmetics and it saves lives. It’s a horrible procedure and horrible recovery for anyone already going through cancer treatment. You’re amazing.
2024-08-02 04:37:24
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aware247
PeaceNow 🍉 :
Doctor, being raised in a medical family, I was told that many physicians are conservative. Often with a “petty bourgeois” mindset. And that surgeons were the most self-entitled and even arrogant of the lot. To what extent do you see that in your interactions with colleagues?
2025-07-22 18:00:31
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athennessy
athena :
my mom had an ethmoid sinus tumor removed and a plastic surgeon helped w nasal reconstruction which meant the world to her since she works in beauty as well
2024-08-02 14:05:07
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michaelmj452
Michael MJ :
Thank you so much for what you do! You’re amazing. So admire you standing up for patients and speaking out against healthcare bullying. It’s not needed and we should be on the same team.
2025-07-15 22:50:30
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changingmedicine
ChangingMedicine :
As a PA I have NEVER seen a gen surgeon treat their patients with the same impact, empathy and compassion as plastics. Male or female
2024-08-02 02:26:13
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Black Dog 47 :
Egotistical male doctor, I am sorry for people that need care from him. As a 78 year old male, that has had my share of doctoring over the years, I will always seek out a female doctor. Many male doctors that have seen, think that they walk on water and want you to know how great they are. Women doctors are equal or greater in skill level, and far better in listening skills and compassion.
2025-07-17 04:53:56
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racoachstefanie
NP and RA Coach Stefanie :
This has so many layers. It really is everywhere. Everyone plays an important role in everyone’s healthcare team. As a nurse practitioner, I also experience a lot of “talks.”
2025-07-23 16:31:00
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pattygtse
PT :
I had a double mastectomy in February. My plastic surgeon let me cry in her office when I was upset about not being able to breastfeed my next baby. The most badass and caring person I’ve ever met!
2024-08-04 22:35:48
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mommaange1976
MommaAnge1976 :
Absolutely! Thank you for advocating for your patients!!
2024-08-01 17:59:11
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leoandmiasgabagaba
Leo & Mia’s gaba gaba :
Thank you for standing up for your patient. I hope she patient filed a complaint again that surgeon.
2024-08-01 16:21:25
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audzzzzz :
Thank you for raising your voice 👏
2025-07-13 18:31:04
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