I could not imagine a better plastic surgery experience than the one I had with Dr. Patel. It has been my single best medical experience to date—cosmetic or otherwise. I hadn’t initially planned to go forward with a tummy tuck and booked the appointment on a whim. But Dr. Patel immediately made me feel at ease. He understood and respected all of my fears—weight loss, body dysmorphia, past negative medical experiences, loose skin anxiety—and validated every one of them.
His empathy gave me the courage to move forward, and I’m so glad I did. I liked him so much that I followed him to a new clinic. No question was too small. He even encouraged me to text him, which speaks volumes. Dr. Patel was patient, kind, and thorough in explaining each step of the process.
The procedure was quick and painless. He checked in on me frequently during recovery and scheduled both in-person and Zoom follow-ups. When I had a minor complication, he quickly resolved it—even taking calls from me on a Sunday morning.
At my five-month follow-up, he provided thoughtful feedback and recommended revisions and maintenance strategies to ensure the best result. Dr. Patel is the most available doctor I’ve ever met and brings extraordinary kindness, sensitivity, and patience—essential traits in a plastic surgeon, where emotional and physical healing are deeply intertwined.
I had previously consulted another LA plastic surgeon who made me feel ashamed and tried to upsell me. That contrast made me even more grateful to have found Dr. Patel. I recommend him wholeheartedly, and he will be my and my family’s go-to doctor for all future cosmetic care.