I work in the same building and stopped by quickly with questions. The team here was so kind! I'm still learning more about the procedure, but I love that it doesn't require being put under anesthesia. Also, Lorin was absolutely wonderful--so much fun to talk to and made the whole experience even better! read more

Traumatic and Misrepresented Experience AirScupt I am sharing my experience at AirSculpt Chicago to help others make an informed decision. My experience was deeply traumatic and not at all as advertised. During my consultation, I was told I was a candidate for a BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift). The plan was to remove fat from specific areas of my body and transfer it to my buttocks. I agreed to the plan, and paid in full. On the day of the procedure, the doctor refused to perform the areas we had agreed upon, claiming they were "not good options" and that I supposedly did not have enough fat for a transfer. This was directly contrary to what was discussed and paid for, leaving me feeling misled and disregarded. My appointment was scheduled for 7:00 AM. I arrived on time, but I had to wait over three hours before the procedure even began. I sat alone in a cold room, partially undressed, with no explanation or comfort offered. When the procedure finally began, the doctor used a capsule-like device to create the incisions. The assistants did nothing to help -- they simply watched. Through these incisions, approximately two liters of fluid were injected into my body. The long, thick cannula tore through my tissue, causing intense and excruciating pain. I repeatedly informed the staff of the pain, but they ignored me, only saying, "Take a deep breath." The fat-removal process that followed was equally agonizing. At one point, the doctor left the room for about 15 minutes, leaving me cold, frightened, and in pain. When he returned, an oral oxygen was given that caused dizziness but provided no relief. After the procedure, I was quickly dressed, fitted into a compression garment, and handed a small bottle of water and a protein bar. I was sent home while still bleeding from multiple incision points. By the time I arrived home, my clothes and car were soaked in blood. The next morning, I awoke in severe pain, with dried blood all over my body and bedding. This experience was physically and emotionally devastating. AirSculpt promotes their procedures as gentle, minimally invasive, and safe -- my experience was the opposite. Communication was poor, the procedure was extremely painful, and postoperative care was inadequate. I felt deceived, neglected, and unsafe. Final Note / Warning: Please think twice before choosing this clinic. I do not recommend AirSculpt Chicago. This was the most traumatic and painful experience of my life. I hope that by sharing my story, others can avoid a similar ordeal. read more

Dr. Yessenow thank you for not only the results but the care and attention you and your team did for me! Perfect in every way - Dr. Y is da man!! read more

Every nurse has been so sweet and informative. From consultation to day of procedure has been a pleasant experience. Excited to see the results! read more

Exceptional quality care was provided. The nurses and doctor were professional and caring.

Scars healed well, very professional and friendly staff. Do your research and be prepared for traffic on the way here. Otherwise 10/10 experience! read more

I got my surgery in March 2020. Even five years later, it was the worst decision of my life. The parts of my body where fat was removed are disfigured now and do not look natural at all. I wish I could rewind time and change my mind. The procedure felt rushed and I never had any of the following appointments. I followed their rules for recovery and yet still have random dents in my body from the procedure. A huge waste of money. read more

The staff here is wonderful, very knowledgeable and will get back to you right away. The doctors are incredible and make you feel very comfortable read more

Dr. Yessenow is one the best surgeons to ever do it. Not only is he great to chat with during procedure but also took such great pre and post care of me by telling me what to expect and how recovery was going to go. I trust him 100% with any cosmetic procedure I am doing in the future! read more

Everything went better than expected. I got the exact results I was looking for. Staff is amazing

Super helpful and friendly staff!! So grateful for my experience at their facility. They were really accommodating with my follow up appointments. I was able to reach a nurse for any questions or concerns I had. Highly recommend!!!! read more

It was horrible!!! I wanted to do a few areas and retouch my waist and abdomen which I had done before. During the consultation I made Dr Vagotis aware. The day of the surgery I was given 1/2 a Xanax and 1 shot of Demerol . When in the OR I felt so much pain! The gas tank wasn't really releasing anything and the pain was unbearable. I was jumping involuntarily due to the pain and the Doctor was very upset! I asked her to please give me more medication to help me not be so concilia and she refused. She said that there was a lot of scar tissue and that made it more painful, which is true. But the level of pain was unbearable ! Even the areas that had no scars were extremely painful. She said ' I wouldn't do this awake and I am not getting much fat out but we are here so might as well" very unprofessional ! She moved my arm in a forceful way since she was upset and said you are not being very good. After begging for more meds she gave me another shot of Demerol which helped but wasn't enough ! The Dr wasn't even able to get much fat out and a lot of blood was coming out, to the point of she saying take iron pills for a month. She was rushing to be done and just walked out of the OR. She never called or followed up. After spending $21k I was treated very inhumanly. Voicing this to the manager she offered me $500 off my next procedure and if I booked my arms with them I would receive a smooth treatment. Only 900ml of fat/ blood were extracted which I doubt will give me any results! I should be refunded ! Today I had my arms , thighs and hips done at Sono Bello. What a difference! First it's half the price, second Dr Flagg is amazing! I didn't feel pain at all, even in the repeated areas! When I got uncomfortable, they made sure I was ok and took measurement to correct it. I was even asleep! Later he called me to make sure I was ok, went over my questions and basic needs and gave me his cell phone number in case I needed something. read more

Such an incredible experience through and through. The staff is extremely warm and professional. My consultation was thorough and informative. Day of treatment, the staff made sure to walk me through each step to ensure I was comfortable. Post-op, both nurses and doctor checked in and answered any questions. I would definitely recommend Elite Body Sculpture! read more

I waited awhile to post this review since I was told to wait 6 months from the procedure. It has now been 7 months since what I call the biggest regret of my life. I understand that it has been during covid (the operation was done the day before the government lock down). I'm writing this to hopeful discourage people from living through what I have. 1. 7 months later, I have weird bulges over my body that look like a botched surgery. I went here to try to gain confidence in my body and it ended up significantly worse. 2. I asked specific questions about the garment you wear after surgery and received answers that did not match what actually happened 3. I was told by my surgeon that my surgery would be good to go. Then on the day of my surgery (as I was standing essentially naked) they told me I would have to come back for another session 4. They talked frequently about the follow up that would happen. I have had no follow up that wasn't initiated by me. I have never felt less cared for. It was clear it was all about profit and nothing about me as a person. Do yourself a favor and stay away. Unless you like weird lumps everywhere and no follow through. read more

I waited a year before posting this as I wanted to give my body a chance to heal. I am absolutely devastated by my experience at Elite and caution everyone to please stay away! It began with me wanting to do a min invasive procedure and doing a ton of research. I was convinced by all the marketing material published by Airsculpt and I am also a super busy professional so loved the idea of being able to return to work quickly. Here is what happened: 1. Day of procedure scheduled for 1pm, I was kept waiting 2.5 hours before they were ready to take me as they were "running late". The procedure that was said to be about 3h also took longer and it was 7h from the time I got there to when I left. 2. I asked if they would fit me into a compression garment prior to to ensure the right one would work and they said "no" they have standard ones they use and I would be put into it after the surgery 3. About 5-10 minutes right before the procedure (abs and flanks), the nurse warned me and said the recovery process was "serious" and the marketing material and everything I was told wasn't completely correct and did not do the procedure justice. That recovery was not going to be fast. It took me at least 3 months to be able to resume squats, lunges etc 4. While they say you are and can be awake during this time, they majorly drug you up and I woke up 3/4 of the way in and was screaming because of the pain, the nurse held my arms down 5. After procedure I was placed into a garnet with large maxi pads to soak the draining fluid. The marketing literature says to place a towel on your bed when you get home... my entire mattress was soaked. 6. The compression garment was horrifically tight and caused additional scaring. I complained and was given a generic compression binder. That was really awful too and I mentioned my pain and was told to keep wearing it. This caused indents in my skin/body that are there a year after the procedure. I had to do my own research and find and pay for another garment 7. Dr Bazell did a horrible job and I have been struggling with the unevenness, ripples, burned skin and discoloration. When I went back I at my 1 week, 3 month and 6 month points I was told I was "still healing". And he mentioned my option if it didn't heal as it "should" is I could pay for fat grating or another procedure from him! A year after my procure the issues are still there. Going to 3-4 other surgeons for second options they all agreed that the surgeon was not as skilled or careful as he should have been 8. My last email them the manager never responded 9. A year later I have now spent more than the cost of the procedure on non invasive methods to correct it but I may need to face re-corrective surgery due to the degree of the problems These are just highlights of my experience. I deeply regret this decision. While they say every experience is different and I agree with this, I am certain there are so so many more women and men who like me, share this common experience but were too embarrassed to post anything about it. My hope is this post helps others to decide where to go. If I had read a review like this, I would have never ever gone with this place/Dr Bazell. read more

I had chin, neck and jowls done in July last year. Worst decision I ever made. It does hurt, A Lot. The healing took forever. I avoided going anywhere for months. My neck makes me look about 10 years older since having the procedure. I now only want to wear turtlenecks. Should've saved my money. read more

I spent $16000 on a BBL and lipo to the abdomen I was unsatisfied with the results 9 months later I asked for a revision and the doctor I feel like I have the same body I had before I paid the $16000. Great staff but poor quality of work, I could of got a whole new body for $16000. I feel like I wasted my savings and now I have to save again to get the body that I desire. read more

I has the best experience at Elite! From the 1st appointment all the way through 3 months post-op, the staff has been amazing! The procedure was exactly what they describe and what you see in the IG videos. I was very skeptical, but when I tell you I am so grateful I did this procedure, I mean it! The best decision I have made in a long time! I had the airsculpt plus procedure done on my upper arms, because it has always been an area on my body that I have been unhappy with. No matter my diet or exercise routine, I just could not get rid of my bat wings. Dr. Yessenow was amazing! The procedure itself was painless, I was awake the entire time, and went back to work 4 days later. I am a PE teacher, and was able to fulfill my job duties with minimal pain after 4 days. It feels like you worked out really hard and your muscles are sore....that's it....really!! Just look at my results! I never wore tank tops or sleeveless dresses/shirts, now I can finally feel comfortable showing my arms. I am so, incredibly, grateful to the Elite staff and Dr. Yessenow for giving me my new found confidence! read more

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Terrible doctors, terrible results and terror. Don't come here. Beware. The front desk and sales staff was super pushy and aggressive. Imo they shouldn't even be allowed in a doctors office. It's so gross to see them prioritize profit ahead of patient welfare. I'm in the process of filing a consumer complaint with the Illinois Attorney General and looking for an attorney. read more

Excellent customer service. I had the pleasure of having a consultation with Pascale at Elite Body Sculpture. Pascale was thorough, direct and very accommodating to my needs. She remained available to me before and after my procedure and made me feel at ease before my surgery date. read more

I had an excellent experience at the Chicago location. The whole team was warm, responsive and professional through the whole process. They answered all my questions and made sure I was comfortable at all times. Highly recommend! read more

Everyone was super professional and made me feel safe and comfortable and taken care of. I enjoyed my experience with them! I would recommend to anyone read more

I've decided to share this follow-up info 1yr 5mons post op due to the many DM's I'm asked regarding my experience with EliteBodySculpture. This following is the last email communication I sent to EliteBodySculpture's office manager & Dr. Vagotis immediately after my 6mon appt. Ultimately, I was offered revision liposuction of my abdomen only; which I did not accept. I am very skeptical at this point; especially as I no longer feel comfortable trusting EliteBodySculpture to do anything further to my body. I used this forum to share MY personal experience, so that it might give insight and inform; not to bash. Outside of the mediocre results attained, I had a great customer service experience dealing with the office staff and Dr Vagotis is pleasant. Things took a wrong turn after I expressed disappointment with my 6 month results. After having invested nearly 27k in liposuction procedures and my results being less than stellar. My communications were still professional, as I asked for remedy. See below. Please DO YOUR RESEARCH! That is all my review intends. Check out ratings of this doctor and others and reviews on real self dot com. It's an excellent source on all things cosmetic surgery. Reviews by real people and renowned doctors answering your most asked questions! I found it too late, but I'm passing it on Dr. Vagotis, Thank you for speaking with me during my six-month final follow-up appointment on Thursday, January 18th relating to the cosmetic procedures I had performed under your care at Elite Body Sculpture in July 2017. It has been a pleasure dealing with the Elite Body Sculpture team. The Chicago staff is professional in client service, as well as, patient care, and made me feel welcome each time I had a visit to the office. This is just one of the reasons I initially chose to have my procedures performed at Elite Body Sculpture; coupled with research, the testimonial Before & After photo's on Instagram and the website. Results I'd seen achieved by other patients with similar body structures/types/problem areas coupled with our discussions on my expectations and your assessment as to what could be achieved lead me think Elite Body Sculpture was ideal to meet my desired outcome. Therefore, I must respectfully disagree with your statement that my result expectations are unrealistic. Firstly, I am very satisfied with the BBL procedure that was performed. It meets my expectations as to how I envisioned the final result, perfect! During my 6-month appointment while taking photos, you made mention several times that "the hotdog is gone, but the bun is still there." It was my expectation when I had the Back Bra Roll procedure performed, that the back fat --'hotdog & bun' would cease to be an issue. It was never my thought that I would still have any rows of fat after this procedure. Same goes for the Arm liposuction. My arms were the most important of my cosmetic procedures. While there is change, it is not what I believe to be optimal. I still have the appearance of 'bat wings'. There is no denying my arms are smaller, but again, I expected a leaner result. Relating to the full abdomen procedure: At consultation, you asked me to suck in my stomach, and stated I had good muscle tone in my upper abs and could expect a good deal of flattening out in that area (noting that it was protruding). You said my mid to lower abdomen will have loose skin in the areas where stretch marks appear and I should expect sagging skin in those areas where the fat used to be. Which is why in the week preceding my procedures; I decided to add the expense of the 'Tiny Tuck' procedure to address the (some portions of) sagging skin issue of the lower abdomen. My expectations were to be rid of the 'love handles', the muffin top and to have a considerably flatter stomach as presented when I sucked it in. I never expected a tight, flat "wash-board" abdomen, I'm aware this was not abdominoplasty. Dr. Vagotis, at the time you never said you thought my result expectations were unrealistic. Only now that those results were not attained am I hearing that I'm being unrealistic about my end goals. Elite Body Sculpture markets itself as yielding top quality high end results, charging high end prices for that luxury and end result. There is a level of quality lacking in my results that do not match that high end price I invested in the cosmetic procedures performed by you at Elite Body Sculpture. While there is no doubt my body has changed, I rate the overall results as being less than stellar. I am simply disappointed, especially with the considerable amount I invested into these procedures. After thoroughly looking over my Before and After photo's and examining every area of my body that received treatment, I have concluded that revision to all areas that I initially invested in is the only reasonable attempt at resolving the issues I outlined. Please let me know when we can move forward. Kind Regards, read more

I was super freaked out walking in and knowing I was about to get air sculpt to my chin. I only had a "virtual"consultation considering I live in another state so it felt a little foreign walking in. This was also my first time getting any cosmetic surgery so that was another factor to my being scared! The moment Kay (the nurse) brought me back I felt so much better knowing she was with me. They're all nice there but she is sooo exceptional! Very sensitive to my feelings and very attentive while I was having the procedure done. Dr. Yessenow was friendly and spoke honestly (as I wanted him to). Once in the procedure room he was all business and got right down to it. The nurse (Kay) attended to me as I had a bit of a moment in the beginning. Soooo I pass out easily (wasn't thinking this would be an issue) and was yellin about how hot I was and that I needed sugar to get my blood sugar up bla bla bla. I was so dramatic and she was so kind and sweet. She got me ice packs and Gatorade and assured me everything was going to be ok. All the while Dr. Yessenow was working along telling me " you're going to be just fine." I'm sure it was a sight to see. Thankfully I had a great team and the results have been worth it!!! It's only been a month but will post before and after! read more

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Dr Yessenow did my full abdomen lipo and it was the best procedure I've ever had done. Professional and the procedure was so simple. I've told many people about Elite body as well as this Doctor....you won't be disappointed. read more

I am so embarrassed I hadn't written a review earlier because this place is AMAZING. Dr. Iteld & his staff were fabulous, friendly and incredibly compassionate. My first appointment had to be rescheduled because of some personal medical issues that were unforeseen and what could have been an embarrassing and unfortunate cancellation was handled with understanding and respect from the Elite office. Dr. Iteld rescheduled me for when the time was right and continued to be an absolute professional. I had air sculpt done to my hips, lower back and abdomen for fat transfer to be injected into my breasts. I LOVE my body. The office is beautiful, the Dr. Iteld is realistic, attentive and very talented. Last, Jatnna, the desk gal that helped booked my consultation made me feel so comfortable and was able to answer any questions I had. The procedure itself was short, painless and honestly, kind of cool/gross to see done all while being awake. The recovery was a breeze and my body took shape almost immediately. Many of my girlfriends were worried my fat transfer wouldn't stay around for my "natural implants" but here I am, a year later, with the same beautiful breasts Dr. Iteld shaped for me. The pictures attached are my before, and my after shot almost an entire year later! I have referred so many women here because of how satisfying my results were. I'm so glad I decided to invest a little more into Elite Body Sculpture for air sculpt & natural breasts versus implants. Thank you all again! read more

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I had my consultation a little over a month ago and the procedure for a fat transfer from my abdomen to my breast done a little over a week ago. Dr. Bazell was my surgeon and from the beginning he made sure I was comfortable and understood the procedure from beginning to end. I went back to work 4 days after the procedure (spring break) and just felt some soreness - nothing unbearable. The entire staff is very friendly and helpful. The actual procedure was as expected. They made sure I was comfortable and I was awake the whole time. Kesha, the nurse, was amazing! She's so kind and easy going, she made the entire procedure the day of go so well by comforting my nerves before we started and answering any questions I had afterward. Overall, I am so happy with my new boobs - after losing 60 lbs they were not what they used to be! Dr. Bazell definitely did an amazing job bringing them back to life. read more

Excellent service. I can't believe how quick the recovery is. I thought it would have been weeks before I can move around.

Dr, Farrugiia's bedside manner is awesome! The staff and nurses were very kind and helpful. I love my results and the recovery was fairly easy. read more

I had a procedure at Elite in April 2019 as a gift to myself. I was torn between going to the Dominican Republic for this procedure (and more) vs. having it done with Elite. Ultimately, I choose to have the procedure done in the U.S. and with Elite because of the sense of assurance that if there are complications, I am in my home country and can get to great medical care immediately. Obviously, there is a cost difference but benefit and piece of mind outweighed the cost. In terms of recovery, Elite offered the shortest time for recovery, which was my primary decision to go with Elite over another provider. Pros: Jatna (who works in the front office as the client coordinator) is great! She's the best face of Elite Body Sculpture in Chicago. She provides great Customer Service and ensures that you understand everything upfront about the procedures, the medical staff, and the cost. Dr. Bazell is wonderful! He has a great bedside manner and he delivers. In my pre-op appointment, he was very direct and realistic of what was possible. The medical staff during the procedure was courteous. The results were immediate for me. I saw results after my procedure and knew that over the next several weeks and months things could only improve for the better. I am very happy with my results! Cons: I wish that there was a FAQ's sheet given to patients before and after each procedure to help with expectations post surgery. Also, I was disappointed that I did not have an in office post surgery appointment in order for the doctor to have a physical assessment of my healing. Instead, I had a phone appointment which I had to call to schedule. Not sure why the post op team was not on top of this! The customer service on the back end (post op) could be improved. While the results are immediate, don't under estimate the recovery process; it is surgery after all. I completely underestimated the pain and discomfort that I would have felt the first two weeks. The compression garment does get uncomfortable, but you get use to it over time. I suggest getting 2 garments if you can. You will have to wash it every 1-3 days during that 2-3 week period. The fluid drainage (which is necessary) goes on for at least 4-5 days for the first week so I would not suggest attending any important events the first 4 days if you unable to properly dress in a manner to accommodate the compression garment with the padding. Recovery is different for everyone...so just be aware. Overall, EBS delivers and results are immediate! I wish that the post-op customer service was just a great and thorough as the pre-op with Jatna! Also wish that EBS could proactively help patients understand what to expect with certain procedures especially if you're a caretaker of children or the e. I'm so glad that I had help around the house and with my kids the first two weeks. read more

When I say Dr. Yessenow is amazing, amazing is even an understatement. He was very thorough and totally cool. The nurse were very kind and attentive to my needs and I felt like it wasn't just a job for them, but they really wanted to be sure that I was comfortable and understood the procedure I was having. I have no regrets and would recommend them any day. read more

I had airsculpt done on Monday and it was a breeze! I was awake the whole time and didn't even need laughing gas. The procedure was painless!! Little pinch then vibration. The best part was seeing the fat in 2 liters that was sucked out! It's 48 hours and my stomach is snatched! A little bruising. The first 24 hours you do feel like you were hit by a truck and can't get out of bed. Today is 48 hours and I took off my garment to shower and I can't stop staring at my newly sculpted body! I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get rid of stubborn fat! Dr Farrucio was my surgeon and he is hands down the best! read more

The entire staff at Elite Body Sculpture is amazing. I had my full abdomen and a fat transfer to breast done and my results are astonishing. I flew in from Georgia, and Nicole was able to send me information on local hotels and even a car service that took me back to the hotel and even filled my scripts. I recently went back for my three month post opt and after seeing the before and after pictures back to back I was blown away. My whole experience from the original consultation with Jatnna and Dr. Vagoits to the post opt appointments has been flawless. The Elite Body staff went way beyond expectations and really took the time to explain everything and answers all the questions and concerns I had. I highly recommend them to everyone! read more

I had the best experience here. I'm typically skeptical and self conscious about these things so I was nervous but my consultation with Pascale and Dr. Yessenow couldn't have gone better. They explained the procedure very clearly and had an incredible bedside manner. Pascale appeased all of my anxieties and was really sweet. I now know I will be in great hands and can't wait to come back for my procedure! read more

Fantastic experience! Teneéa is amazing and really helped with the consultation of procedures and gave great advice and shared expertise on finances. Dr. Farrugia aka dr. Snatched is efficient, kind and now has a life long client. I recommend 10/10. read more

I'm two weeks out from my procedure and happy with my results. Pascal was wonderful to work with as she was attentive and friendly and made sure to follow up. Can't wait to see the results in three months! read more

I made the right decision! Chelsea was so helpful with my consultation and scheduling. Dr Yesinow is extremely talented and truly cares about his patients--he called the evening of the procedure to make sure I was doing well! I'm so happy with my results that I'm considering treating another area! read more

I had my 6 month check up today and I have no words for how how thrilled I am with the results!!! I had the arm procedure and couldn't be happier. When I went for my consult, Dr. Yessenow (Chicago office), he was very compassionate and enthusiastic. So down to earth and easy to talk to. So I went ahead and had the procedure and I'm thrilled!!! Dr. Yessenow and the staff are so caring & comforting, the experience was not stressful at all. And in my experience - hardly any pain afterwards. True!!! I didn't even had to take advil, it was that easy. read more

Elite Body Sculpture has excellent service! Dr. Iteld and the staff were all very friendly and did an amazing job on the procedure that I had. I saw visible results almost instantaneously after healing only a few weeks from the procedure. Will highly recommend! read more

Wish I knew. They quoted me $27k for my procedure....just for my waist they said would be 18k.... it was disappointing to hear because when I read reviews almost everyone stated they paid an average of $5-7k read more