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Before and 7 days post op pictures
Swelling went down dramatically. I can finally put the outer garment on by myself after showering. Feeling so much better! I sneezed the other day and it hurt a little cause I feel like my scar from the mini tuck is being pulled. But other than that, love looking in the mirror every time I take off my garments to shower.
The Best of the Best!
I normally never write a review on things but with the experience I had, Dr. Galanis and his team deserves so much more than just this review. Also, when I was searching for reviews/people's experience on here regarding my procedure, I didn't find any so I hope that sharing my experience will help people when they consider this life changing experience. With that being said, let's start!!
I had multiple consultations with different surgeons that offered Hi Def (Vaser) Lipo but none of them were a fit. I even had a consultation with the famous Dr. Emer and it still didn’t feel right. For me, it’s not all about the tools you have, the size of your offices nor the marketing skills your team have. It’s all about the results! Yes, having the top technologies (tools) is of course a good thing, but if you don’t know how to use it then it’s useless. I chose Dr. Galanis based on his results, his bedside manner and that I knew I’m paying him for his skills, not his tools.
I had a virtual consultation since I’m an out of town patient. I received 2 quotes; one with a full tummy tuck included and one with just vaser and J-plasma. Tess, she’s the one that I had the pleasure to go through this whole experience with. She’s super sweet and so down to earth! Anyways, she told me that since I’ve had lipo before, Dr. Galanis cannot tell whether I need the full or mini tuck or even a tuck at all based on photos and that if there’s anyway I could come down for an in person consultation. I did and we decided to go with a mini tummy tuck. He did inform me that since this is a revision case because I had lipo before that it would be challenging since I have muscle separation, scar tissues, etc but he will try his best to deliver. Through the whole consultation, both phone and in person, he did not once persuaded me into fat grafting or any other additional procedures like most other surgeons I had the consultation with and you don’t understand how much I APPRECIATED that. I booked my surgery shortly after, but surgery got delayed about a month and half due to Covid 19.
Finally surgeons got the green light to operate again and I was super excited. My pre-op appointment is the day before my surgery. They took every necessary precaution possible since we’re still in a pandemic and made me feel very safe. Dr. Galanis went over my area of concerns and goals and what not. Oh during the time that SIP was placed, I did reach out to Tess and asked if I could get a quote with fat grafting included and personally asked if she thought it was worth it for me to do fat grafting. She sent the quote over, but instead of being like “YES, DO IT!” she said she spoke to Dr. Galanis and they both think that since I'm very thin and barely have any fat, that they will let me know on my pre-op if it's worth the money. But I made up my mind to have it as well shortly after. So my surgery will include, Hi Def (Vaser) lipo to the abdomen and flank, J-plasma, mini tummy tuck and fat grafting to the hips/buttocks.
Surgery Day!!!!
Arrived at the surgical site, filled out some paperwork then my nurse Jessica took me downstairs to change and get ready for my surgery! Got my IV in, answered some questions from my anesthesiologist and waited for Dr. Galanis to come. When he did, he marked me, went over again with what he’s going to do, told me he will do some lipo on my back as well even though he didn’t quote me for it since doing so will definitely give me the waist that I want. Walked into the operating room shortly after, laid down, my anesthesiologist said he will give me something to relax and that I will go to sleep shortly after. That was around 7:30am ish, I woke up around 2:30pm. I was already in my garment and vest, Jessica helped me put on my clothes, gave me some crackers and water and then helped me in the wheelchair. Helped me in the car, and I went back to my airbnb. Didn’t really feel any pain nor was I nauseous but I was told I have a really high pain tolerance so.
Airbnb (Surgery day/day 1)
My friends put a lot of Wee Wee pads (Tess will send you everything you need to buy for post op) on the seat of the chair because I will be bleeding quite a lot, which I did. When we got to our airbnb, I did get a little dizzy getting out of the car and needed help walking to the room. When I got to the room, the only thing I wanted to do was to lay down. Since I couldn’t lay on my back because of my butt, I couldn’t technically lay on my stomach either because of the tummy tuck, so Jessica the nurse advised me to put a lot of pillows under my back, head and legs. I slept the majority of the day. The only time I got up was to pee and I couldn’t really sit down to pee or even squat so my friends just held a large bowl under the pee hole of the garment so I could pee. I had drains in so they emptied it out as well. I had water and maybe like 2 crackers the first day.
Day 2
I started taking Norco along with Colace/Miralax every 4 hours. I still sleep the majority of the day but I was no longer dizzy or nauseous. I ate a little more. Drank a lot of water. Was able to walk around for a couple of minutes. Albert came around 11 to give me my Lymphatic Massage. Tess will set you up with Albert beforehand and you can coordinate with him as to time and location. Tess did tell me to take a pain pill an hour before Albert came, which I did and I personally think it helped a lot with the pain. He helped take off the garment and vest which I can tell you if you’re not prepared, you will be very light headed when it’s off. Make sure you have someone beside Albert standing there and help you the very first time you take it off. Once it’s off, Albert will help you climb on the table. You will be completely naked fyi. But Albert will let you know that if you feel uncomfortable in any way or he’s hurting you, to let him know. I’m honestly in awe of Albert, he's a very sweet and very genuine person. The pain wasn’t as bad, the only thing that hurt a little during the whole massage is when I have to get on the table and turn from my back to my stomach. After that, Albert will help you empty out your drain as well and help you put on the garment and vest.
Advice: Hold on to the wall while he or anyone else is putting on the vest and garment, because it’s very tight and lowkey hurts when they hook the things together. Sorry, I don't really know how to explain it. AND wash your old garments and vest ASAP. If you don’t you might forget and you have to wear a dirty one after your next massage. So try to book an airbnb that has a washer/dryer if you’re out of town.
Day 3,4,5 and 6
Walked more and more, ate more. Felt a lot better. I stopped taking Norco around the 3rd day and switched to Extra Strength Tylenol. I was able to have some bowel movements after the 4th day (mainly cause I stopped taking Norco)
Day 7
One week post op with Dr. Galanis. He took out my drains, it was pretty fast however it felt kinda weird. It’s like someone pulling a very long string out of your body. Uncomfortable for about 5 seconds but did not hurt. I was pretty swollen but my results were already beyond my expectations. I scheduled my 2 weeks post op and was out of office within like 20 minutes.
I am currently on my 10th day post op and I’m already back at work. No strenuous activities but I am feeling a lot better. No longer taking any type of pain pill and my results are even more mind blowing. I seriously cannot wait to see the final results even though it won’t be for another 3-6 months. Thank you Dr. Galanis, Tess and his entire team gave me the body I’ve always dreamt of that I couldn’t achieve even with exercise and nutritions. I will continue to exercise when it’s safe to do so and keep up with my nutritions that the result will be even better! THANK YOU a million times over Dr. Galanis. I’m glad I found you!
I will post some pictures soon once I find a way to hide certain tattoos that are identifiable. And I apologize for this lengthy review but I do hope it helps you. I will post more updates when I reach my one month post op.
I had multiple consultations with different surgeons that offered Hi Def (Vaser) Lipo but none of them were a fit. I even had a consultation with the famous Dr. Emer and it still didn’t feel right. For me, it’s not all about the tools you have, the size of your offices nor the marketing skills your team have. It’s all about the results! Yes, having the top technologies (tools) is of course a good thing, but if you don’t know how to use it then it’s useless. I chose Dr. Galanis based on his results, his bedside manner and that I knew I’m paying him for his skills, not his tools.
I had a virtual consultation since I’m an out of town patient. I received 2 quotes; one with a full tummy tuck included and one with just vaser and J-plasma. Tess, she’s the one that I had the pleasure to go through this whole experience with. She’s super sweet and so down to earth! Anyways, she told me that since I’ve had lipo before, Dr. Galanis cannot tell whether I need the full or mini tuck or even a tuck at all based on photos and that if there’s anyway I could come down for an in person consultation. I did and we decided to go with a mini tummy tuck. He did inform me that since this is a revision case because I had lipo before that it would be challenging since I have muscle separation, scar tissues, etc but he will try his best to deliver. Through the whole consultation, both phone and in person, he did not once persuaded me into fat grafting or any other additional procedures like most other surgeons I had the consultation with and you don’t understand how much I APPRECIATED that. I booked my surgery shortly after, but surgery got delayed about a month and half due to Covid 19.
Finally surgeons got the green light to operate again and I was super excited. My pre-op appointment is the day before my surgery. They took every necessary precaution possible since we’re still in a pandemic and made me feel very safe. Dr. Galanis went over my area of concerns and goals and what not. Oh during the time that SIP was placed, I did reach out to Tess and asked if I could get a quote with fat grafting included and personally asked if she thought it was worth it for me to do fat grafting. She sent the quote over, but instead of being like “YES, DO IT!” she said she spoke to Dr. Galanis and they both think that since I'm very thin and barely have any fat, that they will let me know on my pre-op if it's worth the money. But I made up my mind to have it as well shortly after. So my surgery will include, Hi Def (Vaser) lipo to the abdomen and flank, J-plasma, mini tummy tuck and fat grafting to the hips/buttocks.
Surgery Day!!!!
Arrived at the surgical site, filled out some paperwork then my nurse Jessica took me downstairs to change and get ready for my surgery! Got my IV in, answered some questions from my anesthesiologist and waited for Dr. Galanis to come. When he did, he marked me, went over again with what he’s going to do, told me he will do some lipo on my back as well even though he didn’t quote me for it since doing so will definitely give me the waist that I want. Walked into the operating room shortly after, laid down, my anesthesiologist said he will give me something to relax and that I will go to sleep shortly after. That was around 7:30am ish, I woke up around 2:30pm. I was already in my garment and vest, Jessica helped me put on my clothes, gave me some crackers and water and then helped me in the wheelchair. Helped me in the car, and I went back to my airbnb. Didn’t really feel any pain nor was I nauseous but I was told I have a really high pain tolerance so.
Airbnb (Surgery day/day 1)
My friends put a lot of Wee Wee pads (Tess will send you everything you need to buy for post op) on the seat of the chair because I will be bleeding quite a lot, which I did. When we got to our airbnb, I did get a little dizzy getting out of the car and needed help walking to the room. When I got to the room, the only thing I wanted to do was to lay down. Since I couldn’t lay on my back because of my butt, I couldn’t technically lay on my stomach either because of the tummy tuck, so Jessica the nurse advised me to put a lot of pillows under my back, head and legs. I slept the majority of the day. The only time I got up was to pee and I couldn’t really sit down to pee or even squat so my friends just held a large bowl under the pee hole of the garment so I could pee. I had drains in so they emptied it out as well. I had water and maybe like 2 crackers the first day.
Day 2
I started taking Norco along with Colace/Miralax every 4 hours. I still sleep the majority of the day but I was no longer dizzy or nauseous. I ate a little more. Drank a lot of water. Was able to walk around for a couple of minutes. Albert came around 11 to give me my Lymphatic Massage. Tess will set you up with Albert beforehand and you can coordinate with him as to time and location. Tess did tell me to take a pain pill an hour before Albert came, which I did and I personally think it helped a lot with the pain. He helped take off the garment and vest which I can tell you if you’re not prepared, you will be very light headed when it’s off. Make sure you have someone beside Albert standing there and help you the very first time you take it off. Once it’s off, Albert will help you climb on the table. You will be completely naked fyi. But Albert will let you know that if you feel uncomfortable in any way or he’s hurting you, to let him know. I’m honestly in awe of Albert, he's a very sweet and very genuine person. The pain wasn’t as bad, the only thing that hurt a little during the whole massage is when I have to get on the table and turn from my back to my stomach. After that, Albert will help you empty out your drain as well and help you put on the garment and vest.
Advice: Hold on to the wall while he or anyone else is putting on the vest and garment, because it’s very tight and lowkey hurts when they hook the things together. Sorry, I don't really know how to explain it. AND wash your old garments and vest ASAP. If you don’t you might forget and you have to wear a dirty one after your next massage. So try to book an airbnb that has a washer/dryer if you’re out of town.
Day 3,4,5 and 6
Walked more and more, ate more. Felt a lot better. I stopped taking Norco around the 3rd day and switched to Extra Strength Tylenol. I was able to have some bowel movements after the 4th day (mainly cause I stopped taking Norco)
Day 7
One week post op with Dr. Galanis. He took out my drains, it was pretty fast however it felt kinda weird. It’s like someone pulling a very long string out of your body. Uncomfortable for about 5 seconds but did not hurt. I was pretty swollen but my results were already beyond my expectations. I scheduled my 2 weeks post op and was out of office within like 20 minutes.
I am currently on my 10th day post op and I’m already back at work. No strenuous activities but I am feeling a lot better. No longer taking any type of pain pill and my results are even more mind blowing. I seriously cannot wait to see the final results even though it won’t be for another 3-6 months. Thank you Dr. Galanis, Tess and his entire team gave me the body I’ve always dreamt of that I couldn’t achieve even with exercise and nutritions. I will continue to exercise when it’s safe to do so and keep up with my nutritions that the result will be even better! THANK YOU a million times over Dr. Galanis. I’m glad I found you!
I will post some pictures soon once I find a way to hide certain tattoos that are identifiable. And I apologize for this lengthy review but I do hope it helps you. I will post more updates when I reach my one month post op.
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
416 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, California