I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Gandolfi and his exceptional team. From my initial consultation to post-operative care, my facial scar revision procedure was a truly top-tier experience. Dr. Gandolfi is not only an incredibly skilled surgeon but also a compassionate and detail-oriented professional who is genuinely committed to delivering the best possible results. A special shoutout to Nicole, the Director of Operations, who made the entire process seamless. Her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail ensured that every step was stress-free. She truly goes above and beyond to create a smooth and supportive experience. What sets this practice apart: - Dr. Gandolfi is a phenomenal listener. His humble and approachable demeanor makes it incredibly easy and comfortable to communicate openly. - He is double board-certified—showcasing his dedication to excellence in his craft. - Two office locations (NJ + NYC) make check-ins convenient. - His friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive team—I genuinely looked forward to every office visit. The level of care, precision, and expertise at this practice is second to none. If you're looking for outstanding results with a team that truly cares, I highly recommend Dr. Gandolfi and his team.
This extensive procedure was scary, but luckily I had a surgeon who could do the work AND make my comfortable. That’s something I believe is truly lacking in the medical field. Dr Gandolfi is kind and attentive, he has a professional bedside manner that is fun which puts you at ease. He makes himself available for patients. I love my belly button, I don’t have one of those “tummy tuck” obvious belly buttons. All around a good experience!
I honestly cannot say enough good things about Dr. Gandolfi and his amazing team! I am an operating room nurse and I know what happens everyday behind the scenes of operations so it terrifies me when I was considering becoming the patient. I started my journey in Nov 2021 and went to 5 different specialists, ranging from General Surgeons to Plastic Surgeons and Dr. Gandolfi’s Office made me feel most the comfortable. I have two kids and as a result I had Distasis recti and umbilical hernia. This caused an indentation above my belly button, where I had some sagging of skin and stretch marks. I also had a natural horizontal muscular line that separated my top abs from my lower fatty abdomen. Ideally, I wanted to achieve a flat stomach without having a tummy tuck with a hip to hip incision. After many consultations and realizing I can’t have both, I agreed to a tummy tuck with Dr. Gandolfi because he promised to make the incision as small as possible according to what I needed and nothing more. Number one: since I was so unsure of having the surgery I loved the fact that he did not charge a consultation fee. All I wanted to do was go in there and speak honest to someone about how I was feeling and what my options were without spending $500 just to talk. Number two: since I was very familiar with the OR, I thought I knew what was best for me and was giving Dr. Gandolfi suggestions of what I thought was best and he was honest with me that was I was looking to do probably wasn’t the best and wouldn’t get me the results I was looking for. Number three: I have never been under general anesthesia so that was my biggest fear when it came to this surgery. I must of called Dr. Gandolfi 5 times regarding this fear and he reassured me all times that he knows the team he works with and has trust in them! He only works with Anesthesiologists (no CRNAs) and they are not allowed to take breaks during the surgery so they are there the whole time during the procedure. This made me feel so at ease that I was excited to actually get it done. Even up to the day of surgery, Dr. Gandolfi asked me any questions or concerns: and with tears coming down my face I said, please whatever you do, make sure I wake up to go home to my two children and he said, you will, this is not that type of surgery, you will be fine and I had confidence/trust in him that he meant it. Number four: the procedure was affordable and they had great medical loan options that was simple and honest. I used PatientFi and it’s been great. I couldn’t be more happier with the results. I am truly blessed to have found such an amazing Surgeon and team. I have referred my coworkers and family members to him since I had such a great experience!
Where do I start when explaining the most amazing experience I have ever had with treatment??? I first discovered Dr. Gandolfi when I was seeking someone to perform reconstructive rhinoplasty. The previous work I had was it was so bad that I didn’t think I would ever be happy with the results. However, Dr. Gandolfi proved me wrong. He is truly an expert in his work and you can tell he loves what he does. My experience has been incredible - from initial consultation, to procedure, to follow up. Additionally, Dr. Gandolfi’s staff, Nicole, Sofia, and Brenda are nothing short of amazing. Always welcoming, informative, patient, kind — they make the perfect team to support such an amazing doctor! I look forward to my appointments, being able to talk and catch up with them! I can go on and on about my experience with Dr. Gandolfi. Not only does he do incredible work, he gave me a confidence that I never thought I’d have and I will forever be grateful. I can go on and on about Dr. Gandolfi, his team, and my overall experience. He is simply the best of the best. If you’re seeking 5 star treatment, I suggest you go with him. I promise you will not be disappointed!
Excellent work. You'll be in good hands here. The staff is extremely attentive and all of your questions get answered quickly I came in for a repair procedure and it couldn't have gone smoother thanks to the seamless work done.
For years I have struggled and been depressed with my double chin always wanted to get rid of it. I hid behind angles and my long hair. Today I am a more confident person thanks to Dr Gandolfi.. it's uplifting amd emotional to not see my big hanging chin ..
My experience with Dr. Gandolfi was great! I love the results of my tummy tuck done in December 2021, although I am still waiting for my incision to look better. The consultation was very good and Dr. Gandolfi answered all of my questions. The staff is very friendly and courteous. Nicole Anderson makes you feel especially cared for and is very attentive as well to inquiries. If you have any questions during recovery, Dr. Gandolfi and Nicole are very responsive.
Dr. Gandolfi is the best plastic surgeon ever! He conducted two surgeries on me, right in his office to remove angiolipomas; it was relatively painless with virtually no scarring. I have been to 4 other plastic surgeons for similar procedures and Dr. Gandolfi is by far the very best!
A huge abdominal scar after a previous procedure with a different doctor left me feeling uncomfortable about my body. Dr. Gandolfi’s care for me as his patient and attention to detail left me feeling confident and beautiful. I highly recommend him!
Dr. Gandolfi is a life saver.. or I should say face saver! After my previous lip injections from a different injector migrated, he assessed me and dissolved them with minimal pain. After 2 weeks, he refilled them and I can’t even believe how natural and perfect my lips look. I already booked to come back for a touch up!! 10/10 so happy and will be coming here for everything. Before (migration) & after (new lips from dr G)
Kaylani, Your body is looking for more space underneath the muscle. This can happen if you gain a little weight after a tummy tuck and can respond to diet and exercise. A revision of this sort is very involved, basically requiring a second tummy tuck. My advice would be to first try a "liver shrinking diet" and see if you get any response. Good luck!
A tummy tuck will not prevent you from getting pregnant, but you may experience some increase in your skin or bulging of the abdomen after getting pregnant. If you have excess skin that is preventing you from being comfortable and living the life you want, my opinion would be for you to get rid of that excess skin. Good luck!
Congratulations on your weight loss! When people lose lots of weight they are often burdened by excess skin around their waist and torso. Looking at the pictures supplied and your goals you should consider: 1. Extended tummy tuck vs lower body lift2. Breast lift with implants or fat transfer3. Upper back lift (if the back rolls bother you) Your weight should be stable approximately 6 months before undergoing plastic surgery. Good luck!
Yes! You can get a tummy tuck with a gallbladder scar like you have. However, it is worth noting a few things:1. Cuts change the blood supply of your abdomen. Blood supply is crucial to healing. Because of this, I limit the surgery and reduce the complexity of the tummy tuck I perform. For instance, the liposuction I perform at the same time is minimal compared to my standard tummy tuck. 2. Your diastasis appears to be holding a significant amount of content. It looks like you also might have a hernia in your belly button. I know you state you are comfortable in your own weight, but some weight loss might be necessary prior to fixing your diastasis. Intra-abdominal fat cannot be addressed except through weight loss. Good luck!
Abdominal tightening really can only be done with full access to the abdominal wall. You dont need to remove skin but the tummy tuck would have to be redone. Upper abdomen tightening can sometimes be limited by the ribs and liver. Sometimes, liposuction can be done on the outside to drop the belly down further. I hope this information is helpful!