I don’t know which trait Dr Gerut and his team have in greater proportions: skill or kindness. I was so impressed with his surgical competence and up-to-date medical knowledge as well as by the comprehensive and consistent display of patience, kindness and generosity from the consultation session to the follow-up care. And this is an approach that reverberates throughout the entire practice from the office manager and physician’s assistant to the receptionist and interns. I’m a very proactive patient, and therefore, I had lots of questions, all of which were answered in detail. To learn more, I researched all that I had been told about the procedures I was having, the best approach to use and what to expect, and I was very reassured that there were no inconsistencies between the medical literature and the information that I had been given. I have had several surgeries before, but this was my first time having cosmetic procedures. So, to experience this type of attention to detail and level of attentiveness that borders on affection was extremely comforting. This culture of kindness manifests itself in so many ways The anesthesiologist checked in with me on the eve of my procedure as well as did Dr Gerut himself. The first follow-up call I received was during the same evening after my surgery rather than merely waiting until the following day, although I was contacted then too. My results are so natural that no one could pinpoint exactly why my appearance was so improved. I had a neck lift, submental lipo and a chin implant to sharpen my jawline and tighten my neck and an under eye fat transfer to correct undereye hollows. So many people exclaimed, “Wow, you really look great! Did you lose weight? What is your secret?” Dr. Gerut encourages patients to bring in a photo of yourself from the past, and I did. He told me that he could restore and rejuvenate my appearance to that time in my life years ago, and he did just that! I’m sooo very happy with my results.