Ghada Y. Afifi, MD, FACS

Having known Dr. Afifi for over 20 years, I can confidently say she is one of the most honest, and dedicated doctors I have ever met! Dr. Afifi is deeply committed to her craft and approaches each patient with kindness and respect. Both my sister and I have had different procedures and trust her implicitly. Anyone who has the privilege of knowing her will undoubtedly recognize the remarkable qualities she brings to her profession. With her you are in the best possible hands. She and her staff are truly best in class!!

Words can’t even begin to express how amazing Dr Afifi is. She truly has gifted hands and takes such gentle, loving care of all her patients like as if we're her own family. In all my years, I have never met such an amazing, beautiful person. I came to her with many complications and was rest assured that she could accomplish my procedure without any hiccups. Now that I’ve crossed the bridge, I feel so blessed to have met Dr. Afifi. After my surgery, I walked away with ZERO issues and with a beautiful new figure that every girl dreams of. I’m absolutely in love with my new body and I cant thank Dr Afifi enough for giving me the start of a whole new life! I no longer have to walk around wearing loose baggy clothes and can feel comfortable in my own skin. I just want to say thank you so much to Dr. Afifi for walking me through this journey. You have truly been my source of strength throughout this entire process. You are blessed with an amazing ability to transform lives and I hope you continue to change lives the way you have changed mine. God bless!

I’m struggling. Trying to put into words just how very grateful I am to Dr Afifi! Words just seem so inadequate. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the highest, I would rate Dr Afifi at 1000!!! She truly goes above and beyond in her field. You feel as if you re being cared for by the most loving family member who also happens to be brilliant, talented, yet humble, honest and trustworthy. I feel incredibly blessed to have found her and I will never go anywhere else! Btw, I had a total EnBloc (explant with total capsulectomy) Plus a lift and fat transfer and never needed pain killers after surgery!!! She’s that good!!!! Her anesthesiologist made sure I had extra fluids because I told her I didn’t do well with general anesthesia and I ended up doing great!!! Her nurse had peppermint essential oil ready for me to breathe in as soon as I awoke to prevent any nausea and it worked like a dream! Highly recommend Dr afifi and her team!

I'm very pleased with Dr. Afifi and her office operation. Overall you feel very comfortable. Dr. Does not rush you and has a sweet personality and down to earth demeanor. I had a full tummy tuck, Breast augmentation (Natrelle-silicone 300 & 330), and inner and outer thighs lipo. Dr. Afifi gives enough instructions for your care and will take the time to answer all your questions. I have always had a long list of questions for her. Excellent experience, thank you.

I just did tummy tuck with lipo under arms. It was very painful. First two days was the hardest. I could barely walk a step without pain but it does get easier as the days progress. I am on day 10 and still in some pain and have both my drains in. ???? I am still recovering and will update with my experience.

Updated on 22 Dec 2016:
I keep feeling tugging sensations inside my belly. It makes me paranoid as I keep wondering if my sutures are loosening and all of this suffering was for nothing. I keep thinking of the end prize...bikinis next summer. I just hope I am doing everything right!

Updated on 24 Dec 2016:
Here is a before photo. Sorry I don't have a nude before.

Updated on 24 Dec 2016:
I'm still waiting for swelling to go down. She did tell me it would be difficult to get me completely flat because of my inner fat but I'm hoping for a flat tummy regardless.

Updated on 24 Dec 2016:
I keep wondering if she got me flat enough. I keep wondering if I lost enough weight before. I'm just not that thrilled with my results. I feel like it's not flat enough. I know it's because of my own weight issues but I see women bigger than me get pretty flat! So bummed!

Updated on 26 Dec 2016:
Hoping I get my drains out. In pain. Depressed. Stressed. New pics.

Updated on 28 Dec 2016:
Yesterday, my doc took one drain out. It's definitely much more manageable. Today, I finally drove around on my own. I even had lunch outside. Things are looking up!

Updated on 29 Dec 2016:
I'm trying to plan a New Years Eve party in the middle of my recovery and it's proving to be quite challenging. My poor husband is doing so much since I can't lift too much. I feel so much better. I actually can sway to music, which I didn't think I would even be able to walk by the time the party rolled around. Am I supposed to feel this good at this point? Sure I feel tightness and still can't eat much, I mean I feel like wiring cutting into my stomach but it's tolerable. Nothing like the first two weeks. I think I can handle hosting this party!

Updated on 8 Jan 2017:
So I am still so very swollen. It's hard to stay motivated and happy when it's not completely flat. I don't know if I should be dissapointed or just be patient. And I have to return to work tomorrow. Geez. Anyhow, new pics.

Updated on 11 Jan 2017:


Updated on 11 Jan 2017:
So today I am starting to really see the results and it is becoming quite exciting. I am still swollen but doc has me wearing 2 compression garments to help with swelling.

I went back to work Monday and I can see that some people noticed but for the most part I was able to go about my business with no questions. Still moving slowly. But healing and moving much better!

Before and after pic!

I lost all of my boobs which were never much to begin with but I would fluctuate with pregnancy, breastfeeding and pregnancy weight loss from 34A to D and back to A 8 times. My tummy was stretched too many times and the skin just hung all wrinkly! Mommy makeover so far has done me good! My new breast size is 34 D and so far my tummy is looking much better.

Updated on 17 Jun 2016:
The swelling is mostly gone and they move a little more freely. I feel I got the perfect size! I am 5'1" 125 lbs athletic build and my 520cc implants make me feel so feminine!

Updated on 23 Jun 2016:
Swelling is beginning to go down and scabbing is going away. I'm feeling happier about it by the day and just can't wait for the final results!!

Updated on 27 Jun 2016:
Tummy swelling going down and starting to see my muscles again! Scar is looking better. Next week I start silicone sheeting!
Breasts have softened and dropped and I love them more and more!

Updated on 14 Jul 2016:
My tummy is looking flatter and the scar is starting to look pretty good! And I'm still super happy with my breasts!

Dr Gadha Afifi is the best. I come from Sacramento do to Tummy tuck and Liposuction with dr Afifi. She is down to earth my tummy was bed she did very good job I never will chose somebody else over her .she is my doctor now. Her staff I very very good to .They make so comfortable and easy . In operation room she come to me and sad. Enjoy your sweet dreams for little bet and let me take care of you...Sweete

Updated on 5 Dec 2015:
Ten years ago i got breast cancer with all medication and cemo I gain 20 pounds never was able to take off. I ton my all body and tummy was there all the time. Bothers me for ten years. My family Cary weight in stomach Doctor Afifi made easy for me to decide to take surgery and be done. Thanks god.

Sorry it's been so long, had a lot going on since surgery August 2013. Since I've had numbness above my right knee immediately after (tested, no nerve damage thank God) it is slowly getting better on its own. NOW, I have issues sitting for long periods of times. My right butt cheek starts to burn and hurts really bad if I sit more than 20 mins. I've seen 2 docs and spoke to my surgeon (who was amazing at getting my in at my PCP) most say I will spend more money getting it checked out and that it is just the fat settling. It is just kinda scary thinking what's going on with your body. I will say my butt still looks fabulous! Haven't lost any volume and looks super natural still. My weight has fluxuted in the last year and half and still the booty is noticed. Dr Afifi is amazing at getting back with me through all my difficulty , however it is very hard for me to get to her. She still calls to check on me and will harass a doc on my behalf to get me to calm my concern until I can see her. So far I'm on gabapentin and a tissue softening med called dicopenac or something like that which help. But nothing fully takes the pain away besides not sitting. But what is a butts purpose but to help you sit lol so I'm concerned on what to do. I'll send you pics this time for everyone wondering how good the booty looks 2 years post still Great! I'll try to be on more. If you want more details on my store just ask. I'll be checking this more to help ! Good luck ladies ;-)

Let me start by saying I absolutely LOVE Dr. Afifi. She is amazing!!! I am not a very trusting person, but I immediately loved her from the moment I met her. She made me and my husband feel so comfortable. I felt like I have known her all my life. I had a mommy makeover and hernia repair performed and I could not be happier with my results. I have already recommended Dr. Afifi to several of my friends. I would not recommend any other plastic surgeon than Dr. Afifi!!! Thanks for making me feel beautiful again!

Hello all! I wasn't gonna do a review but I decided that I should to help out those of the ladies out there who is on the fence about going through with this procedure. Let me start off by saying it was tough for me to decide to do this also! I am a big baby when it comes to pain. And I know that recovery would be the biggest pain (I hate not being able to do stuff) but as I look more and more into it I finally decided that what the heck just DO IT!! So I went into for my consultation with my plastic surgeon. She went thru different type of implants and the size and we decided to go 510 cc silicon under the muscle. I told her I wanted cleavage! Lots of it. Over the years of gaining and losing weight and having my daughter and Breast feeding, my once nice full c are now a saggy mess! Lol as nervous as I was about going through the whole surgery I knew this is what I wanted!
March 18 2015
Had surgery done. I was a nervous wreck! To me the pain was intense. I remember waking up being i recovery room all whacked up. Just wanting to go home. I was there about 30 mins (I could be wrong ) sorry ladies I was so drugged lol I was even hallucinating I thought I felt like I woke up durning surgery and felt the dr cutting me and remember saying in my head ouch this hurts I should say something, I also heard people talking but after that I was out again? Idk I told the dr that and she say that I was fully put under and Numbed there's no way I could have felt that! Oh I must be dreaming then lol. Anyways my upper back hurts from sleeping all weird. And my chest is super sore and heavy! When u hear girls say it feels like rocks or cement on your chest they are not kidding! It really does feels like it.
March 19
I woke up and extremely sore and stiff ugh! But I do feel much better than yesterday, Day of surgery. WAshing my face and brushing my teeth was a mission ! I even had strength to put on some makeup lol I didn't want to leave the house completely zombie looking. So had my post ops Dr say I am extremely swollen and also told me that my muscle was quite tough and that she had a hard time lifting it. Hmm must be all that push up I use to do lol. But she gave me a brace to wear to push down the implants. I see her again next week. Came home still in pain but it's manageable. Mind u I've only been taking extra strength Tylenol. But it works for me. I get pain and stiffness when I'm laying down in bed for a while. It gets better when I get up and moving. Trying to get out of bed is hard. U cant really use ur arm. You have to use your stomach and leg muscle. I had my first bowel movement day after surgery. I haven't been eating much. Just lots of Apple sauce and soup. I've been snacking on raw almonds and sweet potato and drinking lots of water. I mean lots! Pain is having to pee so often my husband has to come with me every time to help me pull down my pants, wipe, flush the toilet and turn on the water so I can wash my hands. It is somewhat hard to move your arms. Oh I just wished everything is already healed! I'm tired of living like this.
March 20
I woke up stiff and in pain! Took 2 Tylenol and I was much better. Sleeping isn't fun anymore, not for me at least. I wake up with upper back pain. I'm trying to ice my chest as much as possible it does feel quite better , it's still early in the morning so now I will have to get something to eat and take my antibiotics. So I'll update in a bit. I just wanted to write down all the things I'm going through so I won't forget.

Updated on 21 Mar 2015:


Updated on 21 Mar 2015:
I woke up with still morning boobs! Rushed to freezer and grabbed some ice and iced these bad boys. I'm somewhat sore but to the point where I feel I need pain meds ( so grateful for that ) I'm not planning on taking anymore unless I truly need them. I can somewhat move my arms a lot more, I will try to shampoo my hair today. What's more annoying than anything is sleeping on my back elevated! (I am a side and stomach sleeper) so being on my back isn't fun for me. Yesterday I attempted to drive. Yes I did. It was a short 2 min drive to my daughter school. I didn't want to walk cause it was too hot and I felt like I would be using to much energy. It was ok. I had to be very careful when turning the wheels so I took baby turns. But ladies if u aren't up to it don't do it. lol I somewhat had a real meal last night. Soup and salad. I was so craving it but as soon as it hits my mouth I was done. My taste bud is all whacked up. I'm getting itch and burn sensation that comes and goes. It's annoying but bearable Everything has been pretty bearable since day one. At one point I was wanting to cry! I don't know if it's the pain or the rocks on my chest or something. Almost having a panic attack.!! ???????? It gets better every day, little by little. Anyone considering getting implants should know that recovery is a process. Long and slow especially if you aren't doing much. that is what annoys me the most. Honestly I am done feeling like a sick person I want to get up and do thing with my little daughter. Shes been so good on the days that I needed her patience. So going to reward her by taking her out. Nothing too outrageous maybe lunch and a movie. Oh btw! I think my boobs are too big. I don't mind them going down a bit it will be perfect once they do!

Updated on 22 Mar 2015:
Yesterday was my breaking point!! I don't know what it was but I felt like my life was over or ruin. I wanted to cry cause I felt that no one understands or knows what I am going thru. I don't know if it was not taking the pain killers, I was feeling the boobs and everything it is going through inside my chest walls? Boy it was rough lol but last night was first night I had decent sleep. I didn't wake up every 2 hours with pain. So I'm glad that's over. I have been feeling gurgling of the implants which somewhat freaks me the hell out. And yesterday I was pretty tight. Not sure if I were doing too much yesterday or whatnot. My right side felt super tight and i would get a strange pain on it every now and then. I don't know if the pain or strangeness goes away or do we actually get use to them that we accept it? Idk But I would hate that. Today looks like a better day i got enough sleep and I'm more confident in them that I would one day grow to love them. I don't know if it's me but my emotions has been more unstable than the fastest and highest roller coaster in the world. It's crazy! My poor husband ????. I look myself in the mirror and I get freak out for I see someone else's soul besides mine. Ugh it has to be from the anesthesia or all the pain medication, or not sleeping well and not eating much. I'm usually not this crazy. Lol. But hoping for better days. Yesterday was the first day I finally took a good look at these babies before I showered and let me tell you they are pretty big for me. I sure hope they will go down some. But going into this I did wanted big Breast. The whole recovery wasn't bad but it wasn't good. I guess I expected no pain( that's was what I was told). I went thru a c section with my daughter that was ok. I had Lipo and bbl, and as far as I could remember that was ok. But with this OUCH! ????. I'm just Rambling on, Giving my 2 cents.

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Updated on 23 Mar 2015:
Well today marks my 5 days. And let me tell you it's the fastest 5 days ever ! Wow is it me or time just fly by so darn fast?! I'm so glad i got a couple more days to rest before I have to go back to work. Now thinking I should take the whole 2 weeks off. But then again I get incredibly bored staying home. So I'll just relax till then since I haven't been the past couple days. I woke up this morning with little to no pain :) still some stiffness but it's not bad at all. And thinking over about this whole BA procedure it is ok. Everything was manageable, and I think that I was just being a big baby. Lol thank you lord! I know that I don't want anymore surgeries. Unless my life depends on it. I think I'm getting use to the size now. So it don't feel as big for me right now. (Kinda bummed) but it's ok I guess. I love my babies regardless. Not much to update at this point. Made it to my 5 days mark. I'm happy with everything.

Updated on 24 Mar 2015:
Today I am a mess! Emotionally I am all over the place! I had a anxiety/panicked attacked. I finally broke down and cried. Ugh I feel so horrible. I'm just off! Please let me be normal again. Has anyone gone thru this? Or am the only one that has this problem. I try to keep calm but I just couldn't. My daughter is sick and her coughing and runny nose is sure getting to me. I feel this heavy ass weight on my shoulders. And my mind feels groggy. I need to get over this. I need to get my life back. I Am having a really off day.

Updated on 25 Mar 2015:
Today marks my 1 week! Fastest week ever. I been through so much. But I'm finally snapping out of the funk And let me tell you I am feeling good. Feeling positive about my decision but for me to go thru this again? No-way! Lol it's worth it now that I've already done it. But to do it again? I don't think so lol. Today I feel good totally a big difference from yesterday. I start work in a couple of days so I'm looking forward to that. Seeing my friends and not just sick and stuck in my room it's awful. My boobs has dropped some and the pain is very very minimal. It stills feels tight but it's still swollen I can feel sensation on my right nipples not my left. I do hope it comes back soon. There's a spot on my right boobs that is still numb. Just feels weird. Other than that everything is pretty much the same. Happy healing all. I haven't took any pic today. I will try to later on.

Updated on 25 Mar 2015:


Updated on 27 Mar 2015:
So I saw my ps yesterday and she said that everything looks good and she showed me how to massage them. I told her I was going back to work today. She wanted me to take 3 weeks off due to my job duty. But I told her I really can't take off anymore days. Already took 10 days off. Plus staying home is really getting to me. I need to see and associate with my peers. I see her agin in 3 weeks so she can take off my seristrip. Then I should be able use some kind of silicon bandage. I'm in and out of my mood. One day I love, one day I like, and one day I hate my boobs and regret ever doing this and I wan them out! I don't have any pain I don't even know why I would even want them out lol I'm just all over the place. So I've been massaging them. The more the better I was told. So I'm touching my boobs nonstop. Husband told me not to do it in public. Lol today I finally felt the zings and burning sensation ouch they hurt! I had to rub them and boy oh boy they are so itchy. Other than what i mean toon nothing new. They still look deformed. Their becoming softer, and not as high and tight. I am massaging them as much as I can. I get a few ache when I'm carrying my bag on my shoulder. Oh and something my dr say that scared me was she was saying if I do to much my implant might now drop and I would have to get operated again to drop them!! Ugh i hope not! But tomorrow is first day back at work. I do use my arms a lot. I'll try to take it easy.

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Updated on 4 Apr 2015:
Wow my boobs is flaking like crazy! And boy oh boy it itches!! While massaging I notice some fluid coming out, is that normal? Anyone has experienced this before ? If so tell me its normal and that it's not an infection?!!!

Updated on 7 Apr 2015:
Hello ladies. Tomorrow is my 3 weeks so I will just be updating it now since I have time. Not much have changed but its getting soft and jiggly. Still itchy but no more fuild. My skin is peeling. My left nipples still have no sensation but everything around it is extra sensitive. My right nipples on the other hand is super duper sensitive. But there's some area that is still numb. Wow can't believe its been 3 weeks I can say it's been breezing by. Haven't workout and haven't had sex. Lol! Dr say nothing that raise heart rate for a month. Husband is going crazy! But he will have to be patience. Still in my surgical bra and my brace and it's on religiously. Welp that's all for now.

Updated on 13 Apr 2015:
Hello all, going on 4 weeks and today I saw my plastic surgeon because I was concern about the leakage I get every now and then. I actually sent her a pic of how the Breast looks and her response was looks like a possible infection. And I need to see her asap! Ugh! Fml! I left work to see her. She finally took off the seristrip and say it might be an allergic reaction to the strips cause it look like it was on both Breasts. So she cleaned me up and put some cream on it and prescribed me antibotics. She also say I am dropping enough that I don't need to wear my brace anymore. That's a relief! She also say I don't need to massage couple days since I'm being treated for now. I see her next Thursday. Gosh I am feeling depressed! this was not how I want this chapter of my recovery to go. :/. I hope this is the end of it and that I won't have anymore problems with them. I am worried. :/ if anyone who is in the same situation please give me some insite of what happened. Thanks!

Updated on 14 Apr 2015:
At 4 weeks I decided to go bra shopping ! Oh how fun. A little pick me up after the bad news I guess. So I got measured and come to find out I am a 34 DD!!!!!! I love love love it! They are so big and I somehow find that a good thing.! Lol

Updated on 18 Apr 2015:
So it's been exactly one month. Everything is better! No more pain or stiffness. Boobs are soft and I am wearing regular bra. Still taking my antibotic for the infection. And everyday it looks better and better. Being a 34 dd is fun! Feels good and looks good. I am very happy with my decision with the whole process.

Updated on 22 Apr 2015:
5 weeks has past. Wow! not much has changed just that I have cleared up my infection and I love my boobs! I flash my self every time I walk by a mirror and I touch them as much as I can lol

Updated on 23 Apr 2015:
I had some free time so decided to take pic of my girls.

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Updated on 29 Apr 2015:
To think 6 weeks ago I was at the surgery center nervous as hell!!! Went to see my plastic surgeon last week and everything is turning out fine. She tells me to keep massaging them. And I asked about excersize she say no running yet. And no workout with pecks. If any kind of workout just do treadmill no run or jog Lol fast walk? And not to hold on to the rail? Idk but I have put on a couple pounds. 2 to be exact! I tried to shop for sexy dresses but realized I can't be wearing these stuff on a daily basis (not around my daughter anyways) all in all I love the boobs. Going thru this Ive always asked my self would it change my confidence? It has, not by much I was just how I was but with a bigger bra cup. I could of lived with my saggy boobs and not go thru all the money and pain. At times I feel like I'm just fake. But sometimes vanity take over and controls . We all strive to be perfect in our own way. Lol anyways I'm just rambling on. Happy healing ladies! It's a progress but like anything is always gets better.

Updated on 10 May 2015:
Im going 2 months now. And the boobs are doing just fine. Still redness around the incision and some bruising. Dr say it's not common for the redness to stick around this long but it happens people just heal differently. I see her in 2 weeks. But as far as how I feel I feel great! No pain. Itch here and there love the girls!

Updated on 21 May 2015:
Hello guys! It's been 2 months since surgery. And the girls are doing very well! They don't give me problem or trouble. They are a tad big but I ain't complaining. lol. Saw my dr today and says everything looks great and to keep massaging and putting the scar cream. I see her in 2 months. Let me tell you I love them babies. I wear less makeup now I don't know if it has to do with having nice big boobs. Lol! As I say in my previous updates they are so worth all the pain. Now seeing how good they look I def would do it again. That's all! Have a great day everyone.

Updated on 27 May 2015:


Updated on 27 May 2015:
Couple more pic of boobs in clothing without bra. God why haven't I done this long ago. Haha

Updated on 14 Jun 2015:
Hello girls. It's been a while since I did an update. Not much has changed but they are getting much softer and no one can tell they are fake! Still wearing a DD bra. I'm going on vacation next month to Hawaii so I am going on a diet lol. I gained a few pounds since surgery so hoping to go back and lose a couple more. It's tough. I love food! Haha.

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Updated on 30 Jun 2015:
Hello guys! It's been a min, but I'm stil here Here's a few bikini pic i got for my vacation to Hawaii in a couple weeks. Have a great day all.

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Updated on 6 Aug 2015: