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Would Highly Recommend!! - Altamonte Springs, FL
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I was a very overweight person for over 10+ years,...
KGBeautifulAugust 13, 2013
$7,750
I was a very overweight person for over 10+ years, in 2011 I finally underwent a Gastric sleeve procedure after many unsuccessful attempts at dieting on my own and under the supervision of a doctor. I lost a large amount of weight which left me with a large amount of lower abdominal fat that hung over my pubic area which made me feel unattractive in my own skin. I had researched and decided to go where the procedure was cheap, in Miami, but that was a very disappointing, traumatizing experience. When I got to Miami to see my surgeon I was told to loose more weight, this is after I did everything they told me, paid for the procedure in full, and made accommodations for the timeframe I needed to be away from home. I really learned my lesson about trying to save a dollar! On my drive back from Miami my friend received a text for Body Couture in Longwood, she called told them my story and they fit me in for a consultation that afternoon. Needless to say I was very hesitant, but upon meeting the staff and then Dr. Papanicolaou I kicked myself in the butt for looking outside of my area. Dr. Papanicolaou suggested the Panniculectomy and liposuction to sculpt out my abdomen because I have very dense fatty tissue on the upper abdomen, I still have roughly another 20 pounds to loose. I was very surprised with the outcome of my visit, I had a price and date set for my procedure within a couple of days as well as a wonderful staff at my disposal if I needed anything or had any concerns. I had my procedure done on June 28, 2013 and I walked out of the hospital the next day feeling great! I ahave since had my drains removed, which stay in as long as there is a certain amount of liquid draining, and have been fitted for special garment that I will wear under my clothes to help finish my look. I have been in to see the doctor in his office at certain intervals to have check-ups, and every experience was wonderful. Dr. Papanicolaou and his staff treated me with much respect and took time with me to chat every visit and make sure I was doing good. While I never thought I would have plastic surgery, I would do it all over again using Dr. P!! I I am now 6 1/2 weeks post-op and I look and feel great! My results are tremendous and have given me a huge boost in my self-esteem! While I feel the results are great now, I still have time to go before I see the actual full results of Dr. P's work. I highly recommend him for any of your cosmetic/plastic surgery needs whether it is voluntary or necessary for you. You will not be disappointed at all!
Hi there, welcome and thanks so much for sharing your experience with us!
Congratulations on your weight loss, that's a major achievement! I'm so glad the surgery went well for you, it's almost like getting your body back after working so hard to lose all of that weight!
Did you have much pain during your recovery period?