Thinking About It for a While - Brooklyn, NY

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Unhappy

  • 5 Nov 2015
  • 1 year post
I waited a while to give this doc a fair and honest review since I was told it takes a year to see results. After having corrections with with this doctor. I have to say I'm disappointed. I was left uneven. I feel like this doctor is unskilled when it comes to calculated how much fat to remove, sucking fat out evenly and defining or shaping the body. I was also disheartened when I was told that bad things happen to good people and his practice will still go on. I followed all instructions and still wear the garment. He may be good at other procedures but not lipo. Most reviewers mention being able to see how much fat was removed. I never saw mine so I don't know. I will be looking for a new doc. Extremely unhappy, when the swelling goes down you see the true skill of your doc. Looking for dr. Recommendations

Day 9

  • 16 Aug 2014
  • 9 days post
So swelling is still there, my arms are still draining and stomach wounds have closed. On day 8 Some Swelling moved down to the vaginal area but it didn't hurt. After reading doctors post, this situation is normal and should dissipate as extra fluid and swelling go away. On day nine swelling in the vaginal area was way less. I'm am aching to work out and go running but clothing choices are hard since compression garments on my arm go about 4 inches pass the elbow and it's summer. I also feel little stings in my stomach when I move. So I ordered a indoor bike trainer equipment to attach to my bike so I can workout in the house without being to strenuous on my stomach. It runs about $60 but it can be used during the winter. Running hurts, the stomach shakes. The more you sweat the faster the fluids leave the lymphatic system. My body is crying for a workout sweat session.

5th day

  • 12 Aug 2014
  • 5 days post
No more fluids are coming from my stomach and it seems like the wounds on my stomach are healing. Still swollen but I can feel that my garment is a bit looser. Haven taken it off, I shower in it and still haven't looked at myself in the mirror. Two more days for my reveal. The drainage in my arms is lessening daily but it's still draining. I really want them to be lean, we shall see.

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
215 East 72nd St , New York, New York
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  • 7 Aug 2014

There aren't words to describe how appreciative I am of this doc and his staff. I don't know what my results will be but the bedside manner of Dr. Kaufman and staff is superb. He reassured me pre-op, discussed what if scenarios and which hospital he has access to if there were surprises. His office has a full accredited ambulatory operation which is sterile and staff is very friendly. There weren't any surprises, thank god! My nurse stayed with me the whole time when I came out of anesthesia. During that time the doc came by my room 4 times, the anesthesiologist checked on me, another guy who was in the room at the time of my surgery, all at different moments. I felt cared for. I Visited two other docs before I made my decision. First doc, a friend recommended. I Looked him up and bad reviews every where, some of his certificates were purchased. The second doc, I found on the board of plastic surgeons website. He was good but his staff was rude. Looking at my purse as if trying to figure out my income. The third, Dr. Kaufman has the combination: certified, accredited ambulatory service( yes I looked it up), funny, great staff, they really function as a team. After care follow up I can't comment on because I didn't do it yet but fro experience today I don't expect anything but exemplary service.