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This will get long. Sorry folks - I appreciate the detailed reviews and I hope mine helps someone!
I had a wonderful experience with Dr Hunsicker in June of 2020. There is a lot of stigma associated with plastic surgery. I have heard first hand from some misinformed friends and family members that "only vain people have surgery" or "tummy tucks are for the lazy people who don't put the time into their body" Well... I am a busy mom to 5. I rarely get time to myself and making the decision to have a tummy tuck/ muscle repair/ skin removal surgery felt selfish. Its a lot of money and I could find a million other things that felt more important to spend my money on instead of myself. The recovery is hard. Who will clean the house, cook the food, do the errands etc.
But after exercising daily for years and losing over 100 pounds I still felt like I had not lost the weight. Everyone would tell me I looked amazing in clothes but I knew I did not look as amazing as they thought when naked. Or in a swim suit. I spent years wearing tight undergarments that would hide my skin. Layers upon layers of body shapers that were uncomfortable and pinching and I am sure contributed to my skin infections. Having this excess skin hanging off my stomach made it difficult to feel comfortable in my clothing and often times prevented me from doing things my kids wanted to do (like go swimming) because I felt self conscious.
I've spent the last few years talking about "one day I will get the skin removed" and finally my husband and best friend asked me when would one day be? Basically telling me to get off my butt and do it. ;)
I did a lot of research. I like to be very well informed. I read reviews. I watched surgical videos. I joined every plastic surgery group I could find and asked questions. I followed a ton of surgeons on Insta and I went on a few consults. I never felt like any of the Doctors I spoke to or sent photos to was the one for me. Until I met Dr Hunsicker.
From the first phone call to my first appointment I felt at ease. Questions that I forgot to even ask were answered for me. She made me feel like a human and she showed me compassion. I was embarrassed at how my body looked. But she saw the potential. Explained all of my options and went over the different procedures available to me.
I especially appreciated that Dr Hunsicker works out of the Hospital next door to her office. Being in a hospital for my surgery was very important to me. I had a major complication requiring blood transfusions in the past during a "simple out patient" procedure and I wanted to be in a Hospital just in case anything happened. I have zero problems with surgical centers for other people and I am sure that the Doctors who operate out of them are wonderful but for me I wanted a Hospital. (and a blood bank nearby!)
On the morning of my surgery we checked into the hospital and the nurses there were so amazing. I felt silly knowing that many people there were having surgeries that were probably a lot more important than mine but no one made me feel any less important. I was very nervous and scared. Dr Hunsicker came in and got me marked up, we chatted about my kids and farm animals and her race car. Everything felt calm and before I knew it I was being wheeled into the OR.
I had 6 pounds of skin removed from my abdomen and my muscles repaired.
It felt like only a few moments had gone by when I woke up. I had very little pain. In fact I would almost say zero pain but I had one pesky drain stitch that was pulling a little. Once we got that sorted out I had zero pain. I had opted for the Exparel shot in my muscles to help with pain and it was money well spent! I was given a green smoothie when I woke up and maybe it was the fact I had not eaten since midnight the day before and it was now 8pm or so but that was the best darn green smoothie I had ever had HA! I appreciated the nutritional approach that Dr Hunsicker has as well. I love green smoothies in general so her protocol for pre and post op green smothies was great!
I was home and resting by 10 pm. My recovery was great. I slept in a recliner for the first 2 weeks until I felt like I could lay flat. My husband took 3 weeks off work to help with my recovery and drive me to post op appointments. But I feel like I could have been fine with him having 1 week off. Each persons recovery will vary!
I am now 4 months post op and I feel great. I can wear that bathing suit with confidence now. I get dressed each day and feel like no matter what I wear I don't need to try and hide my stomach anymore. My scar looks amazing. And I threw away every piece of spanx and shapewear I owned.
If you are on the fence about getting a tummy tuck like I was (I waited 5 years after I lost the weight!) do it! I honestly feel like it was the best thing I could do for myself. I have zero guilt about that!
I had a wonderful experience with Dr Hunsicker in June of 2020. There is a lot of stigma associated with plastic surgery. I have heard first hand from some misinformed friends and family members that "only vain people have surgery" or "tummy tucks are for the lazy people who don't put the time into their body" Well... I am a busy mom to 5. I rarely get time to myself and making the decision to have a tummy tuck/ muscle repair/ skin removal surgery felt selfish. Its a lot of money and I could find a million other things that felt more important to spend my money on instead of myself. The recovery is hard. Who will clean the house, cook the food, do the errands etc.
But after exercising daily for years and losing over 100 pounds I still felt like I had not lost the weight. Everyone would tell me I looked amazing in clothes but I knew I did not look as amazing as they thought when naked. Or in a swim suit. I spent years wearing tight undergarments that would hide my skin. Layers upon layers of body shapers that were uncomfortable and pinching and I am sure contributed to my skin infections. Having this excess skin hanging off my stomach made it difficult to feel comfortable in my clothing and often times prevented me from doing things my kids wanted to do (like go swimming) because I felt self conscious.
I've spent the last few years talking about "one day I will get the skin removed" and finally my husband and best friend asked me when would one day be? Basically telling me to get off my butt and do it. ;)
I did a lot of research. I like to be very well informed. I read reviews. I watched surgical videos. I joined every plastic surgery group I could find and asked questions. I followed a ton of surgeons on Insta and I went on a few consults. I never felt like any of the Doctors I spoke to or sent photos to was the one for me. Until I met Dr Hunsicker.
From the first phone call to my first appointment I felt at ease. Questions that I forgot to even ask were answered for me. She made me feel like a human and she showed me compassion. I was embarrassed at how my body looked. But she saw the potential. Explained all of my options and went over the different procedures available to me.
I especially appreciated that Dr Hunsicker works out of the Hospital next door to her office. Being in a hospital for my surgery was very important to me. I had a major complication requiring blood transfusions in the past during a "simple out patient" procedure and I wanted to be in a Hospital just in case anything happened. I have zero problems with surgical centers for other people and I am sure that the Doctors who operate out of them are wonderful but for me I wanted a Hospital. (and a blood bank nearby!)
On the morning of my surgery we checked into the hospital and the nurses there were so amazing. I felt silly knowing that many people there were having surgeries that were probably a lot more important than mine but no one made me feel any less important. I was very nervous and scared. Dr Hunsicker came in and got me marked up, we chatted about my kids and farm animals and her race car. Everything felt calm and before I knew it I was being wheeled into the OR.
I had 6 pounds of skin removed from my abdomen and my muscles repaired.
It felt like only a few moments had gone by when I woke up. I had very little pain. In fact I would almost say zero pain but I had one pesky drain stitch that was pulling a little. Once we got that sorted out I had zero pain. I had opted for the Exparel shot in my muscles to help with pain and it was money well spent! I was given a green smoothie when I woke up and maybe it was the fact I had not eaten since midnight the day before and it was now 8pm or so but that was the best darn green smoothie I had ever had HA! I appreciated the nutritional approach that Dr Hunsicker has as well. I love green smoothies in general so her protocol for pre and post op green smothies was great!
I was home and resting by 10 pm. My recovery was great. I slept in a recliner for the first 2 weeks until I felt like I could lay flat. My husband took 3 weeks off work to help with my recovery and drive me to post op appointments. But I feel like I could have been fine with him having 1 week off. Each persons recovery will vary!
I am now 4 months post op and I feel great. I can wear that bathing suit with confidence now. I get dressed each day and feel like no matter what I wear I don't need to try and hide my stomach anymore. My scar looks amazing. And I threw away every piece of spanx and shapewear I owned.
If you are on the fence about getting a tummy tuck like I was (I waited 5 years after I lost the weight!) do it! I honestly feel like it was the best thing I could do for myself. I have zero guilt about that!
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