I was sort of slim, but didnt want to lose more of my "good fat" (in my thigh and butt area) by continuing to work out to lose my slight stomach pudge, so after my girlfriend got Lipo, I started seriously looking into it.
5 of my friends have had lipo, but for me it was never in the budget. One friend (we will call her Terri) had it once in Baltimore and then heard of Dr. Araya after seeing another girl's (let's call her Kris) result. When I saw Terri's results I was amazed. She then told me to look at Kris' results and again I was floored.
Terri then told me of Araya's in house payment plan (no credit check) and I was like JACKPOT!!!
I originally went in for a consult for some friends. After hearing what he could do for them,I couldn't wait another moment.
I was able to get in about one month after my consult.
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The wait to get my appointment was brutal, as I was super excited. I paid $600 to schedule the appointment and $1800 the day of. The rest they take out on a monthly basis starting 2 weeks after the procedure. You can also pay upfront or use care credit.
The procedure is done in the office and in total it took me about 3 hours. The staff is serious about your health so they check your blood pressure like 4 times. The DC office is across the street from GW hospital so that made me very comfortable (in the event something happens).
Prior to my surgery, I was a little discouraged because I had read somewhere that Dr. Araya was an optometrist, which is accurate, but he also has other specialty.
I opted for the tumescent procedure because it is the safest. I was fearful of being awake but other than the initial numbing process, I didn't feel a thing. We actual joked and laughed the entire time.
Ask anything if you have any questions. Hope you all enjoy your results as much as I have so far... Only time will tell, but as of right now I'm thrilled!!