Extremely satisfied with my TT results - pain was very minimal

My experience with Dr. Lichten and his staff was excellent!!! Let me take time to brag about his care and concern for his patients. Before going to my consultation with Dr. Lichten, I went to several other surgeons for consults. When I arrived at Dr. Lichten's office, I was immediately greeted and my wait time was not even five minutes before being taken to a room.  For the initial consultation Dr. Lichten and Nurse Jill were present. Both of them of phenomenal! My questions were answered thoroughly and beyond. Not once did I feel nervous or uneasy during the consultation. I was a smoker, not heavy. By the time I left Dr. Lichten's office from his explanation of the mental aspect of why individuals smoke and how to stop I was firm in my commitment to stop. I was able to completely stop within 2 weeks.  I ultimately chose Dr. Lichten because I was so at ease with him and his staff, their professionalism is amazing, communication is excellent, he is very personable and because of the extra time he spent talking to me about smoking. All other doctor's I have ever had even for routine care just say stop smoking, it's unhealthy and the usual speech. I knew then that Dr. Lichten was cared for people as a whole not just a patient.  I have had two procedures with him. One a TT, after weight fluctuations left me unhappy how my stomach looked. The other removal of a lipoma in my arm. I am extremely satisfied with my TT results! The hospital he performs procedures at I absolutely loved! Again I was so at ease, not worried or nervous at all going into the procedure. My pain was very minimal. By day 3 I could barely feel any pain, except when laughing. By day 7 I was driving. I did not use any pain medication at all besides Tylenol twice the entire healing process. That was day one and two. I felt so good that going to my follow up appointment I asked if I could exercise yet. Of course not! I received a firm no not happening from Dr. Lichten and Nurse Jill (smiles). I followed my care directions entirely and had no issues with healing at all.  My second procedure went great. I did not have any pain with the lipoma being removed from my arm. That also healed great. I am undoubtedly grateful I chose Dr. Lichten!