April 17, 2017 makes a year since I had my tummy tuck done by Dr Pound. Before deciding to go with him to do my surgery, of course I did my research and also considered other doctors. My first visit to his office was comfortable and he provided me with useful knowledge. Though I felt his personality was very dry, personality wasn't at the top of my list. But the ability to perform his skill was and from my research I felt he would be best for the job, or so I thought. Dr. Pound was straight to the point with everything. Sometimes to straight to the point and that soon got under my skin. After I had my surgery I was happy with my results AT FIRST. I came in for check ups to make sure things were going good. After the removal of my drains I started to build fluid..... a lot of it. I had to go in three times to get the fluid removed, Yes I know this happens sometimes. One thing that really surprised me was the lack of communication during my post op period. I never heard anything from them, not even a courtesy call just to make sure things was going ok. Not even one even the ER call you after a visit. It was like a one night stand just with surgery. So I schedule my appointments as needed and even then I left the office feeling unsure about everything. My tummy was still fat in places I didn't like they ( Dr, Pound and Jennifer ) told me this was normal and that it will change over time, but it never did. I talk to Dr. Pound and Jennifer about it and he suggested more liposuction. Due to the fact he never get to aggressive with the liposuction while performing a tummy tuck because of health reasons. I wasnt to sure about this... I had just paid close to 9,000 for a tummy tuck. So the cost of liposuction wasn't in my budget. Dr. Pound told me he wouldnt charge me his fee just the fee for the equipment which should have been anywhere between 5 to 700 so I agreed. He said it would be done in office so we will not have to go to the OR. It was left up to Melissa ( I believe that is her name) to get back to me with the exact pricing. SHE NEVER CALLED. I called her numerous of times and each time it was " let me go over what your getting done and I will call you back" and as always SHE NEVER CALLED BACK. I tried one last time to reach her for the pricing hoping this time things would be different. I guess she finally found the time to do her job and answer my questions. She informed me that the liposuction would be 3000 ( that's not what Dr. pound, Jennifer and I discuss) and the procedure would have to take place in the OR because they don't do that procedure in the office.....again not what we discuss. I informed her on what we had decided on, then asked to speak with Jennifer. Just for her to get on the phone and act as if we never even made a plan to correct the situation. I was floored and so frustrated at this point. I tried to explain to Melissa how I don't understand how it could cost so much if he wasn't charging me his fee. She rudely replied " ITS A PROCEDURE AND PROCEDURES COST MONEY". I wanted to speak with Dr.Pound myself but he was busy. She said she would get with him and let me know till this day she has yet to call me back. If I could do it over I would have never chose this place. I truly feel I could have been treated better.