Elise Min, Dr

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0

Jul 5, 2025

Writing this at 4.5 months post-op from a breast reduction that Dr. Min performed. I have been impressed from the first time I spoke with her team. For more context, Dr. Min was my fifth consult and in every way, she was better than the rest. Starting from the beginning, her patient coordinator (Gina, who is wonderful) talked me through the basic information on at least one in-depth phone call before even scheduling an in-person consultation. She told me about the way Dr. Min works, the general range of the procedure costs, the various steps and appointments that would follow, the methods Dr. Min uses, and more. The things that I learned in a phone call with her were things other practices wouldn't share until I had an in-person (and usually paid) consultation. The transparency and care started immediately.
During the in-person consult, Dr. Min listened to what I wanted and was honest about what was and wasn't possible to plan. She spoke about aftercare and how she operates to limit scarring and improve recovery time. By the time the consult was over, having learned so much before stepping in the door, I was confident she was the surgeon for me and I booked that day. Before the surgery, Dr. Min and Gina were extremely helpful preparing me with information on what to expect, how to plan, and getting me ready. One of the other aspects that made me select working with Dr. Min was that the surgery center and anesthesiologists she works with are known to her, high quality, and provide excellent care. Some places use surgery centers and don't have a say in the anesthesiologists they work with. I wanted a surgeon who had an anesthesiologist they trusted and knew.

On surgery day, Dr. Min reviewed the plan, was cheerful and on top of things, and made me feel at ease. Mr. Min told me that a lot of patients tell her after that the thought of the surgery and recovery were worse than the actual thing...very true! When I woke up from surgery I was not in pain. They observed me and answered my questions even when I kept asking the same ones (forgetting I asked was a side effect of the anesthesia). Dr. Min called later that night to check on me and again the next day. I was checked-in on repeatedly in the days between my procedure and the appointment a week later. The day after the surgery I was mobile and with it. I never needed to take the opioid pain killers there were prescribed just in case. I worked from home for a week because she uses a prevana vac to help with recovery and minimal scarring and it comes with a little pack you have to carry around (which is easier at home). Anytime I've had a question or needed to come in last minute to help with a suture that naturally started to come out I've had quick responses and help.
I absolutely recommend anyone interested in a breast reduction get a consultation with Dr. Min. On a great day, it was an hour from home to her office for appointments. On regular traffic days, there were times I had to plan for 2.5 hours to get there. This is to say that I don't live close to the office but all the drive time was worth it. Dr. Elise Min is fantastic and I'm so glad I found her. I'm in my 30s and wanted to do this since my teens. It was Dr. Min that made me feel confident to go for it. I had no idea how happy I could be with the results. I thought a reduction would be an improvement but that I'd still probably not actively like my body. I am beyond pleased with the results.
In addition to getting a consult with Dr. Min, get at least one or two other consultations so you can see the difference and feel confident in your decision. If you're willing to spend thousands on a procedure, spend a couple hundred extra and get other consults to accurately compare your options. Dr. Min is a professional, experienced, caring, communicative, skilled, down to earth, easy to speak with expert and surgeon with a great team surrounding her.

I'm updating this at about 9 months post op, still continue to be impressed and appreciative of Dr. Min.

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