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I'm BLOWN AWAY by my Results....
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I'm BLOWN AWAY by my Results....
Witty515794October 21, 2025
WORTH IT
(see 10 photos below) After losing about 250 pounds from a starting weight of over 400, I hit a new challenge I honestly didn’t expect to struggle with so much... loose skin. Clothes didn’t fit right, exercise didn't feel good, and I honestly still felt FAT, despite having a healthy BMI... Ugh.
I started looking into surgeons who really understood working with people after massive weight loss. I was willing to fly anywhere in the USA to get it done. I spent weeks going through photos, reading reviews, and watching videos. That’s how I found Dr. Katzen. Practically everyone in his before & after pics looked nicely sculpted, no matter their starting weight, and this really stood out to me.
After watching his Instagram for a period of time, I finally met him for a consultation. He was warm, kind, and easy to talk to. It was a great first impression. He listened carefully and explained everything. I even asked if he could give me a more feminine "bikini cut", and he understood completely what I meant by that (look at my pic).
My surgeries were divided in 2 parts:
Surgery #1: 360 Lower Body Lift + Arm Lift
Surgery #2 (30 days later): Thigh Lift + Torso Lift
I flew to Los Angeles for both surgeries. In total, Dr. Katzen removed about 13 pounds of skin (8 pounds was from the body lift alone.) He also made sure I was recovering well in between surgeries. The whole process went incredibly smoothly. The anesthesiologist was really nice (which meant a lot to me because I’m NOT great with IVs), and the surgical center was clean & organized.
After each surgery, I stayed two nights at Aura Recovery, where the nurses were amazing. Dr. Katzen actually came to check on me both days (something the staff kept telling me that most surgeons they work with don’t ever do). The first few days were really rough, especially having to walk for the first time, but the pain meds made everything manageable.
After the 2 nights at Aura, I moved to a nearby hotel with a kitchen for about a week, using a motorized lift recliner chair that I rented through one of Dr. Katzen’s recommended vendors. That recliner turned out to be a total lifesaver for getting in and out comfortably. If you're getting a body lift or thigh lift, I HIGHLY recommend getting it. Write it off as part of the necessary experience. Trust me. I can't imagine doing it without one!!
I saw Dr. Katzen one last time before heading home so he could remove my drains. It didn’t hurt at all, THANK GOD. I’d been so nervous about that part, even more than the actual surgery if you can believe it, but honestly, I barely felt a thing. Half of them came out without me even noticing, and the rest just felt like a quick little tickle. I was so relieved. I even filmed the drain removal and shared it on my YouTube channel.
I waited almost a year to write this review. It's been around 10 months since my 1st surgery (body lift & arms) and 9 months since my 2nd surgery (thighs & torso). I wanted to carefully monitor my long term progress and recovery.
Looking at my results, I just don't think this could have turned out any better. I couldn’t be happier. My clothes fit right, my posture feels better, and I feel confident in my skin again... something I haven’t felt in years.
I'm living my best life now. I'm traveling the world, going on hikes in the mountains, walking along sandy beaches, meeting new people wherever I go. In those moments, I often think of my experience with Dr. Katzen can’t help but look up and feel grateful for how far I’ve come.
The people at his office were incredible, too. They treated me like family. Supportive, kind, & genuinely caring. I even stay in touch with a few of them and check in every few months to say hello.
If you’re thinking about skin removal after major weight loss, I can honestly say Dr. Katzen was the right choice for me. He’s talented, compassionate, and thorough. I’m beyond grateful. I hope my photos speak for themselves & show what’s possible. Life’s too short to feel uncomfortable with your body. Take the leap. DO IT. It's worth it.
I started looking into surgeons who really understood working with people after massive weight loss. I was willing to fly anywhere in the USA to get it done. I spent weeks going through photos, reading reviews, and watching videos. That’s how I found Dr. Katzen. Practically everyone in his before & after pics looked nicely sculpted, no matter their starting weight, and this really stood out to me.
After watching his Instagram for a period of time, I finally met him for a consultation. He was warm, kind, and easy to talk to. It was a great first impression. He listened carefully and explained everything. I even asked if he could give me a more feminine "bikini cut", and he understood completely what I meant by that (look at my pic).
My surgeries were divided in 2 parts:
Surgery #1: 360 Lower Body Lift + Arm Lift
Surgery #2 (30 days later): Thigh Lift + Torso Lift
I flew to Los Angeles for both surgeries. In total, Dr. Katzen removed about 13 pounds of skin (8 pounds was from the body lift alone.) He also made sure I was recovering well in between surgeries. The whole process went incredibly smoothly. The anesthesiologist was really nice (which meant a lot to me because I’m NOT great with IVs), and the surgical center was clean & organized.
After each surgery, I stayed two nights at Aura Recovery, where the nurses were amazing. Dr. Katzen actually came to check on me both days (something the staff kept telling me that most surgeons they work with don’t ever do). The first few days were really rough, especially having to walk for the first time, but the pain meds made everything manageable.
After the 2 nights at Aura, I moved to a nearby hotel with a kitchen for about a week, using a motorized lift recliner chair that I rented through one of Dr. Katzen’s recommended vendors. That recliner turned out to be a total lifesaver for getting in and out comfortably. If you're getting a body lift or thigh lift, I HIGHLY recommend getting it. Write it off as part of the necessary experience. Trust me. I can't imagine doing it without one!!
I saw Dr. Katzen one last time before heading home so he could remove my drains. It didn’t hurt at all, THANK GOD. I’d been so nervous about that part, even more than the actual surgery if you can believe it, but honestly, I barely felt a thing. Half of them came out without me even noticing, and the rest just felt like a quick little tickle. I was so relieved. I even filmed the drain removal and shared it on my YouTube channel.
I waited almost a year to write this review. It's been around 10 months since my 1st surgery (body lift & arms) and 9 months since my 2nd surgery (thighs & torso). I wanted to carefully monitor my long term progress and recovery.
Looking at my results, I just don't think this could have turned out any better. I couldn’t be happier. My clothes fit right, my posture feels better, and I feel confident in my skin again... something I haven’t felt in years.
I'm living my best life now. I'm traveling the world, going on hikes in the mountains, walking along sandy beaches, meeting new people wherever I go. In those moments, I often think of my experience with Dr. Katzen can’t help but look up and feel grateful for how far I’ve come.
The people at his office were incredible, too. They treated me like family. Supportive, kind, & genuinely caring. I even stay in touch with a few of them and check in every few months to say hello.
If you’re thinking about skin removal after major weight loss, I can honestly say Dr. Katzen was the right choice for me. He’s talented, compassionate, and thorough. I’m beyond grateful. I hope my photos speak for themselves & show what’s possible. Life’s too short to feel uncomfortable with your body. Take the leap. DO IT. It's worth it.
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