Would Highly Recommend!! - Altamonte Springs, FL

I was a very overweight person for over 10+ years, in 2011 I finally underwent a Gastric sleeve procedure after many unsuccessful attempts at dieting on my own and under the supervision of a doctor. I lost a large amount of weight which left me with a large amount of lower abdominal fat that hung over my pubic area which made me feel unattractive in my own skin. I had researched and decided to go where the procedure was cheap, in Miami, but that was a very disappointing, traumatizing experience. When I got to Miami to see my surgeon I was told to loose more weight, this is after I did everything they told me, paid for the procedure in full, and made accommodations for the timeframe I needed to be away from home. I really learned my lesson about trying to save a dollar! On my drive back from Miami my friend received a text for Body Couture in Longwood, she called told them my story and they fit me in for a consultation that afternoon. Needless to say I was very hesitant, but upon meeting the staff and then Dr. Papanicolaou I kicked myself in the butt for looking outside of my area. Dr. Papanicolaou suggested the Panniculectomy and liposuction to sculpt out my abdomen because I have very dense fatty tissue on the upper abdomen, I still have roughly another 20 pounds to loose. I was very surprised with the outcome of my visit, I had a price and date set for my procedure within a couple of days as well as a wonderful staff at my disposal if I needed anything or had any concerns. I had my procedure done on June 28, 2013 and I walked out of the hospital the next day feeling great! I ahave since had my drains removed, which stay in as long as there is a certain amount of liquid draining, and have been fitted for special garment that I will wear under my clothes to help finish my look. I have been in to see the doctor in his office at certain intervals to have check-ups, and every experience was wonderful. Dr. Papanicolaou and his staff treated me with much respect and took time with me to chat every visit and make sure I was doing good. While I never thought I would have plastic surgery, I would do it all over again using Dr. P!! I I am now 6 1/2 weeks post-op and I look and feel great! My results are tremendous and have given me a huge boost in my self-esteem! While I feel the results are great now, I still have time to go before I see the actual full results of Dr. P's work. I highly recommend him for any of your cosmetic/plastic surgery needs whether it is voluntary or necessary for you. You will not be disappointed at all!