Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: Glen S. Brooks, MD

About Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: Glen S. Brooks, MD

What is Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery?

Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is a plastic surgery practice at 776 Longmeadow Street in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Dr. Glen S. Brooks, a board-certified plastic surgeon, established it in 1992 as Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Spa on the Green. Its main work is cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, including breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction and face lift. Hormone therapy is one service among several.

The hormone service is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for women. Lauren Wheeler, PA-C, leads it, and Dr. Brooks supervises it. The practice describes three forms: topical creams, transdermal patches and oral progesterone. In its own words: "Our physician assistant, Lauren, recommends the best option based on your needs, preferences, and clinical profile." The injectable menu names BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dysport® and KYBELLA™. The medical spa offers facials, peels and clinical skin care. Google lists the business as a skin care clinic, with a 4.8 rating from 29 reviews. The office serves patients from Hartford, CT, Northampton and Worcester, MA, and nearby towns.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices for hormone therapy, and it does not publish a consultation fee. It does post spa prices, such as $140 for a 60 min Rejuvenating Facial and $200 for one Diamond Glow treatment, but those do not cover hormone care. On payment, the practice says, "We also offer flexible payment options and accept most insurance plans." It does not say which plans it accepts. Ask whether your plan covers the visits, lab work and medication, and what the cash price is if it does not. It also does not say whether the medication is included in any monthly or per-visit cost.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who signs your prescription and how often Dr. Brooks reviews your plan, since Lauren Wheeler, PA-C, leads the hormone care and he supervises it. Ask which hormones and doses would be prescribed for you, because the practice does not name the specific hormones or doses. Ask whether the creams and patches are brand-name or compounded. Ask whether lab work and follow-up visits are billed separately. The practice says it checks in every 3 months until levels are stable, so ask what each check-in costs. Ask whether any visits can be done by video, since remote visits are not mentioned. Finally, ask how you cancel and whether a fee applies. You can call or text (413) 565-4400 to get these answers in writing.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want hormone therapy in a practice that also does cosmetic surgery, with a physician assistant handling day-to-day care under a board-certified surgeon's supervision, and you are willing to get the full cost in writing before you commit. It is a weaker match if you need a posted price or remote visits, since the practice does not state either.

Sources: drglenbrooks.com, drglenbrooks.com/non-surgical/bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy-bhrt-for-women, drglenbrooks.com/about/meet-the-staff, drglenbrooks.com/med-spa/facials-skincare-treatments, drglenbrooks.com/about/dr-brooks

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