A Team That Truly Cares

I've always been hesitant to visit any cosmetic or plastic surgery clinic to consult on some of my biggest concern areas. I was always worried that they would only care about getting me to have as much work done as possible, without truly caring about my outcome or recovery, as long as they were able to bill as much as possible. I was also worried that I would need a brachioplasty due to the scarring it may leave behind, especially given that I have melanated skin. From the moment I walked through the doors at Elite MD, I was greeted with such a refreshing attitude. They listened to my concerns, honored what I actually wanted to have done, and never once tried to push additional procedures I wasn't inquiring about. In April, I underwent arm liposuction, and the experience, from the procedure itself all the way through my healing journey up to this point, has exceeded every expectation I had.
Dr. Vivek Bansal and PA-C Tony Ho were exceptional throughout the procedure. The surgery was performed under local anesthesia, and even as I drifted in and out of sleep, I never once felt alone or afraid. The team checked in on me consistently throughout, offering reassurance and making sure I was comfortable at every moment. Despite working on my arms, they made sure to handle and reposition me with such gentleness and care that I always felt I was in safe hands. What also stood out to me was their refreshing honesty from the very beginning. Before I ever committed to anything, they sat down with me and were completely transparent: one-third of my results would be in their hands, one-third would come down to my genetics, and one-third would simply be unknown. They were equally candid about aligning my expectations with what they realistically anticipated my outcome to be, so that I was never caught off guard at any stage. That kind of integrity is rare, and it immediately put me at ease.
The care didn't stop after the procedure. Roxana Danelson, my massage therapist, was an absolute gem throughout my recovery. Her lymphatic drainage massage sessions were incredibly supportive of the healing process, and she consistently provided personalized recommendations for what I could do between appointments to achieve the best possible outcome. Dr. Bansal and PA-C Tony Ho have also continued to check in on me regularly to monitor my progress and provide nutritional guidance, making sure that not only the healing of my arms was going smoothly, but so was this journey toward a healthier me.
From the start, Dr. Bansal was upfront that even with Awake VASER Liposuction and Renuvion J-Plasma, a small brachioplasty might still be needed to fully achieve my goal, but that they would do everything in their power to get me as close as possible with this procedure. I am still in the early stages of my healing journey, and yet to say I am in awe of how my arms have already begun to transform is an understatement. I am incredibly excited for what is still to come as I continue to heal and progress.
What truly sets Elite MD apart, though, is the heart behind everything they do. The warmth and kindness you feel from every single person there isn't a performance, it's genuine. They have cultivated an environment where you feel seen, heard, and truly cared for. Over the course of my treatment and recovery, they have continued to cheer me on and be openly honest with me the way only family can be.
If you are considering any cosmetic procedure and want a team that will be honest with you, invest in your outcome, and walk alongside you through every step of your journey, I cannot recommend Elite MD enough. They truly are the greatest team one could possibly hope to be cared for by.