I saw Dr. Lee for a gender transition related mastectomy (double incision with free nipple graft) in September 2021. I am VERY thrilled I found her after having poor experiences looking into two other surgeons elsewhere. It must have been meant to be, because my entire experience was above and beyond my expectations each step of the way. I expected a mediocre result just due to the fact that I had been binding my chest for a flat appearance for many, many years and a lot of guys can have issues because of binding... but I got an absolutely mind-blowingly great result. It has been life changing in so many ways. I can stand up straight now for the first time since I was 11. I can swim for the first time since I was 7. I can breathe normally without a binder restricting my chest for the first time in 17 years. I never anticipated how many ways this would improve my life beyond the obvious, and Dr. Lee made that possible. Reaching out to doctors as a trans person can be very intimidating, but at no point did I feel uncomfortable or disrespected while interacting with Dr. Lee or anyone at the office. Throughout the consultation and surgery process, Dr. Lee held herself to a much higher standard than I did when it came to the overall outcome, including scarring. I would have been satisfied with being flat under a shirt, but Dr. Lee made certain I have a chest I can be absolutely comfortable with even shirtless. From the nipple placement to the scarring to the masculinization, I would say I got a flawless result. She would have surpassed my expectations even if I had expected perfection. If you are looking into top surgery or any other type of procedure, Dr. Lee should be at the top of your list. She should actually be your entire list.

Dr. Hess replaced two joints in my fingers 10 weeks ago. I have had osteoarthritis since I was 39 and my fingers over the years have become bent and extremely painful. Another doctor said all he could do is fuse them but when I checked with Dr. Hess, he said he could replace the joints with silicone joints. I am so glad to say that the pain is gone in those fingers. They are still stiff but after 10 weeks of physical therapy, I have full use of my fingers and am ready to sign up for two more fingers on my other hand. Dr. Hess has been amazing through this entire procedure. I didn't even know this was possible and am so glad that I continued looking and asking questions.

Dr. Hess had been recommended to us by lots of people. He's extremely knowledgeable, wise and kind. Made us feel right at ease and answered every single question. The results of my abdominoplasty were way better than expected. We highly recommend Dr. Hess, he's definitely the best.

I underwent a breast reduction procedure with Dr. Hess in June of 2021 and it was undoubtedly one of the best decisions I've ever made. As it was my first ever surgery, the process was very intimidating, but Dr. Hess and the entirety of his office staff were supportive, helpful, and genuinely cared about me getting insurance approval. Yezzenia, the office's patient coordinator, was SO awesome - she is both very knowledgeable and genuine, and not to mention an expert at acquiring insurance approval. As for the actual surgery, it was quite literally painless and my recovery was flawless, which I contribute to Dr. Hess's remarkable skill and his post-op techniques. My scars are minimal, the size is absolutely perfect, and the areolas are evenly-sized and symmetrical. He and his staff always took the time to answer all the questions I had, and even got me in immediately to see Dr. Hess when I had a concern. I was actually sad when I had my last post-op appointment because every appointment I had throughout the process was such a pleasure. Dr. Hess and his staff (especially Yezzenia!) absolutely changed my life and I would recommend them to anyone looking into plastic surgeries.

Dr Hess is an amazing doctor my surgery was more than i could dream i highly recommend Dr Hess !

I have been waiting years to have a reduction. Dr Hess did an amazing job. He has great bedside manner and is a great surgeon. His office staff is friendly and great to work with. So glad I chose him as my surgeon.

Dr Hess isn't a man of many words. But he has decades of experience and answers all questions with patience and genuinely cares. When concerns came up in the middle of the night after surgery, he was personally available within seconds and provided guidance and assurance on the phone. Dr Hess and his team are all experts at what they do and all genuinely care - which is why I highly recommend him!

Dr.Hess and staff are attentive, kind and very helpful. I would highly recommend Dr. Hess is a very talented and knowledgeable doctor whose bedside manner is outstanding! Because of him my surgery went extremely well and I look and feel amazing!

Dr. Hess did my breast reconstruction after my breast cancer surgery. I am very pleased with the whole experience with him and his office, and very pleased with the end result.

Dr. Sandeen did my abdominoplasty in September. From my first appointment with him I knew he would be the perfect fit. He was so friendly and accommodating, especially his office staff. All the ladies in the office always spoke to me as if …More

Dr. Sandeen did my abdominoplasty in September. From my first appointment with him I knew he would be the perfect fit. He was so friendly and accommodating, especially his office staff. All the ladies in the office always spoke to me as if …More

Dr.Sandeen and his staff are wonderful. After having to to go though chemo and several surgeries for breast cancer, I decided to finish it with a double mastectomy. I wanted to do reconstruction though. All of the treatments made me feel …More

Dr.Sandeen and his staff are wonderful. After having to to go though chemo and several surgeries for breast cancer, I decided to finish it with a double mastectomy. I wanted to do reconstruction though. All of the treatments made me feel like someone else was looking back in the mirror. I needed a small part of myself to still be there.It is a very invasive and scary thing to go though but Dr.Sandeen did an amazing job in explaining what I might expect and how the process works. I am now mostly done and starting to like myself. He is very skilled and my scars are minimal compared to what they could have been and are getting better by the day. I would highly recommend Dr.Sandeen for anyone having to deal with the decision of whats next after breast cancer. Thank you to everyone there who helped get me though this time :)

Dr. Sandeen is hands down the best doctor I have ever seen. He is detail oriented, wonderful bed side manner and a great personality. I had healing issues after my mastectomy and he saw me weekly for several months. I was able to email …More

Dr. Sandeen is hands down the best doctor I have ever seen. He is detail oriented, wonderful bed side manner and a great personality. I had healing issues after my mastectomy and he saw me weekly for several months. I was able to email with questions and get quick responses. His office staff is A+ with customer service. Their office runs like clock work. Dr. Sandeen is a gifted surgeon who knows what needs to be done when issues arise. I am extremely happy with the results of my reconstruction and actually think I look better after my mastectomy than before.

I'd like to recommend Dr. Richard Hess, an incredible plastic surgeon who operated on my hands three times over the last eight years in Tucson. I was referred to him by a friend whose wife had suffered breast cancer. I was surprised that a plastic surgeon did hand surgery, but I learned that this was common. His operations on me were all very successful. I didn't know how good a doctor he was until I went to the recommended physical therapy after my surgeries. One therapist that I worked with said, "You are very lucky. He's the best hand surgeon in Tucson." The other agreed and added, "Yeah, he ends up fixing lots of other doctors' surgeries. Many times patients have to re-do this (surgery), and are so glad they got him." One of the surgeries on my thumb was pretty complex. He modestly told me that he worked with the innovator of this procedure, and that it more successful than other methods. Dr. Hess' personality (and his staff's) is very friendly and kind, putting people at ease.