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The BEST Plastic Surgeon in Scottsdale!

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Dr. Shapiro is the BEST plastic surgeon in...

CJ1September 19, 2011
WORTH IT$11,000

Dr. Shapiro is the BEST plastic surgeon in Scottsdale! The liposuction of my lower abdomen, flanks & inner/outer thighs has changed my life :)

Four years after a severe car accident, I had packed on a lot of excess weight and no matter how much I worked out or how little I ate nothing seemed to work!!! I did a lot of research and found Dr. Shapiro to be the most qualified, up-to-date and most highly rated plastic surgeon in Scottsdale. From the moment I met him, I knew he was the one - an artist & perfectionist in every sense. He & his office staff spent a lot of time with me and helped me through every stage of the process.

Now that I'm 2 months post-op, I couln't be happier! I have the body I remember from when I was 22 years old :) I'm wearing shorts & skirts again!! I have gained back so much confidence & I just feel happier all of the time. As a 33 year old, I am soooooo glad that I did this now rather than waiting! Dr. Shapiro is amazing - one of my favorite people in the world!!!

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Daniel Shapiro, MD

Daniel Shapiro, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Sharon at RealSelf
September 27, 2011

Welcome to RealSelf, CJ. I'm glad you were able to get the help you needed after your accident. :)

IamHere
April 23, 2012
Hi CJ,
Could you please provide me details on how your surgery went. I have surgery scheduled and feeling quite nervous about it.
Thanks
CJ1
April 25, 2012
It's totally normal to be nervous, but rest assured u r in good hands with Dr. Shapiro. I will be 1 year post op in July and I am thrilled with my results! I just continue to get smaller & smaller. I'll be honest with you...the first 3 weeks post op is miserable. Make sure u have someone to really help u out for the first 2 weeks or so. Also, Dr. Shapiro recommended lymphatic drainage with Mala Mahashina and she was a lifesaver. She was so amazingly caring & genuine, plus she really helped me with my swelling and the emotional rollercoaster of the surgery process.

Overall, don't stress! You are gonna love your new body. And you've picked the most talented doctor!
IamHere
April 25, 2012
Thanks CJ, so good to see your reply. I am gonna be out patient and planning to stay in Scottsdale for like 10 days. Would that be sufficient, also I have no one with me :(. What sort of help you are referring to - as in I would need someone to walk or accompany me to wash room etc ?? One last question, would I be able to work from home, my work is not stressful, I am in IT so you think it should be okay. And also can you please tell me what does miserable means , is it mean I would be in lot of pain ??? And , really last question - how long would you recommend taking lymphatic drainage as I am there only for 10 days so kinda wana know that. Thanks a lot. Hope you will find time to respond.

Thanks !!
CJ1
April 25, 2012
Hi, Are you getting hi def lipo? Did he say you will have drains after surgery? I am a slow healer and not great with surgeries, so I swelled up A LOT. It wasn't painful, just uncomfortable. I took pain medication for only 1 day. It was just hard to walk, sit on the toilet, prepare food, shower and prop up pillows under my legs. That's what I needed help with. Mala came to my house 2 times a day for the first week. You will need that. Plus she knows what is to be expected & normal for your surgery and recovery. I loved having her help and expertise. I went to work after 3weeks off. Since yoy work from home and no stress, you should be fine.
CJ1
April 25, 2012
Also, I wouldn't split up the surgeries. Get it all done at once. My surgery was long too...about 6 hours. You will be fine! Recovery is the worst part so you only wanna do that 1 time. Remember, it is all worth it in the end you will look amazing!
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