TOPIC: Trying to decide between Dr Song in NJ or Dr Rupeka in OH

runner.mark wrote: I will share I went with Dr Song who did an initial 5 syringes of Bellafill, PRP and Gainedwave. I initially wanted HA bc I was unsure of wanting something permanent however am happy he helped convince me to go toward Bellafill which I was interested in.

That said, Song did do 10 syringes for another member on here. It sounds like Trunkerguy got a good price and amount of Bellafill he received from Rupeka. I’m looking at a provider in Massachusetts who would be willing to do 8-10 syringes of Bellafill for what I paid for my initial 5.

How did he explain to you what Gainedwave is and what it does exactly?

theoldhouse wrote: Yes I went to Dr. Song for several treatments. I'll send you a pm shortly.

@theoldhouse can you PM with that info as well pls

Girther wrote:

Skeptical_One wrote: I suppose it depends on your goals. If you are looking for serious gains, then Dr. Rupeka makes more sense since 10+ syringes = more volume per round --> less visits overall. That would be my reasoning. Also, if you are opting for PMMA, he's considered by Suneva (Medical Product Manufacturer) as the #1 injector of Bellafill worldwide, which was a big draw for me on having him come on board to the PhalloBoards.

If time & logistics are of major importance, than Dr. Song would probably make more sense.

Oh and in fairness, this is not a matter of me playing "favorites." Dr. Song has advertised with this forum before and may do so again in the future - I don't shy away from recommending Non-Sponsors if it fits an individual's criteria, and I've done it multiple times in the past. The only time you'll see me adamantly reject an option is if it happens to be on my personal "blacklist" (which are effectively anyone performing procedures developed by 3 particular names, which I won't name here since it will steer the topic off-course, you can always PM me if you are curious).

I'm assuming you are picking between the two because of your interest in PMMA? Or another filler?

@Skeptical_One I’m curious why you didn’t opt for Dr. Rupeka and instead chose Dr. C from Avanti Derma? What is your stance on Bellafill vs Linea Safe for PMMA?

I had my first procedure in the summer of 2011, and all my subsequent rounds up through around 2015ish. Dr. Casavantes was the only known & reputable injector of PMMA at the time. In other words, I didn't know of Dr. Rupeka then.

The options were much more limited a decade ago, and that's part of why I take pride in having expanded options for my readership since. That said, Avanti Derma remains an excellent PMMA provider even with Dr. C's retirement - most progress reports & reviews show that.

As for Bellafill vs Linnea Safe: I theorized that PMMA with a bovine carrier (Bellafill) would not out perform PMMA with a cellulose carrier (Linnea Safe) in terms of aesthetic results. Without getting too technical, I imagined that because the window of time required to break down carriers takes longer with bovine, it would also mean a wider window of time for aesthetic irregularity. However, with Truckerguy's Progress Report (albeit, a small sample size), it appears this is not nearly as much of an issue as I first thought. It also helps that Dr. Rupeka is the most experienced Bellafill injector I'm aware of, and I can't begin to stress the importance of both the injector and the product being injected.

I hope that answers your questions.

I sent you a pm.

This is just a fyi for everyone. This is Dr. Song's website that lists his prices without the modelling discount which now seems to vary some. Near the middle of the page, he has a video called Size Enhancement on penis enlargement. omniaesthetics.weebly.com/p-shot.html

Are any of them “board certified” and are either of them actual urologists or some other specialty?

Girther wrote: Are any of them “board certified” and are either of them actual urologists or some other specialty?

Unfortunately, without context or specific individuals mentioned, I cannot provide information about whether someone is board-certified or their specialty. It's crucial to verify credentials directly with the professionals or through reliable sources like medical boards or institutions to ensure accuracy and legitimacy. Always prioritize seeking care from certified specialists in their respective fields for optimal healthcare outcomes.

nora10 wrote:

Girther wrote: Are any of them “board certified” and are either of them actual urologists or some other specialty?

Unfortunately, without context or specific individuals mentioned, I cannot provide information about whether someone is board-certified or their specialty. It's crucial to verify credentials directly with the professionals or through reliable sources like medical boards or institutions to ensure accuracy and legitimacy. Always prioritize seeking care from certified specialists in their respective fields for optimal healthcare outcomes.

Very true. In addition to this, it should be noted that all the Physicians found in the Physician Directory have been vetted for a variety of criteria, especially as far as their credentials and capacity to practice Medicine are concerned (which is also why certain practitioners/clinics have also been turned down in the past).

Since male phalloplasty (a.k.a. penis enlargement procedures) isn't a standardized field (or specialization taught in a Medical Residency), I find the following three disciplines in Medicine as being most suitable for male phalloplasty given the requisite ss and/or knowledge that would make them most qualified (in no particular order):

• Plastic Surgery
• Urology (or Andrology)
• Dermatology

(*Note- I use the term "male" in male phalloplasty because the term phalloplasty itself has become almost obsolete with respect to its original definition of augmenting the penis, and is now more often associated with transgender reassignment surgeries).

Med Spas would in theory make #4 on this list but are under a bit more scrutiny when approaching me; they have to demonstrate a real effort to be innovators in this field, and not merely "offer girth injections because they can, since they have access to fillers off-label like most other doctors." Med Spas are usually opened & operated by Practitioners from other fields (I've seen Primary Care Doctors, Pathologists, Anesthesiologists, and even General Surgeons, among others) who believe they have a knack for Cosmetic work and prefer to as much a Clinician as they would like to be in Business (and not at the mercy of their Hospital overlords). In other words, many Med Spa Owners are often times ambitious, confident medical practitioners who seek a change of pace and/or work.

Dr. Nanda (Jiva Med Spa) and Dr. Rupeka (Youthology Med Spa) are great examples of Med Spa practitioners who put out good work. I cannot currently vouch for Dr. Song at present time. Good luck.