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Athenix

4.0 (159 reviews)
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Ali S.

Dr Dragotti is a master. I still can't believe my results. He's super professional. He and the staff were so kind. They were available for all my post op concerns. I had minimal pain, and I was traveling for work after two weeks. My scars are healing beautifully. I had lipo and tummy tuck. If you're thinking about getting this done, I'd highly recommend athenix and Dr dragotti!

Aj J.

Horrible experience!!I was just trying to get a consultation for skin removal and before even asking or knowing of background of the I just lost over 200 pounds and have lots of extra skin, they assumed I wasn't a good candidate because I was not under a certain weight again without meeting or seeing me and tried to sell me on a weight loss shots over text messages, so inappropriate.

Blaire D.

In November 2021 I had my 360 Lower Body Lift (with Liposuction/Muscle Repair as well!) done after having lost 80 pounds on my own a couple years prior! They removed 10 lbs total off my body from front, sides, and low back/bum. Dr. Dry performed the procedure and I'm absolutely blown away by what they were able to do!! Each day the swelling goes down more and I can better see the results! As far as the work my surgeon was able to perform on me is nothing short of amazing; his attention to detail shows- my body looks and feels like everything I dreamed it might! My belly button is so cute, my scar is fading nicely, and I'm blown away with how good I feel with recovery so far! My experience was so good from start to finish at the actual facility: I felt so well taken care of, and never felt like there was anything I wasn't prepared for. All my questions were answered, and everything that happened during recovery I had expected because I'd been told before to expect by the nurses and my surgeon. When I got nervous prior to surgery day they also constantly reassured me that everything would go according to plan(which of course it did!). I just couldn't have asked for better staff! I'm so so happy with how my body looks and feels, I could never have imagined it looking the way it does!!! Worth every penny, and I'd do it all over again! I can't wait to see how it all looks in 8 months once I hit my year mark! I will 100% be returning to Athenix for any future procedures!

Before/After MBC (Micro-Body Contouring Procedure)
Jason F.

My experience with Athenix (at the Seattle/Bellevue location) was nothing short of FIRST-RATE in every conceivable way imaginable. My first points of contact, Leslie (the Practice Manager) and Toccara (Assistant Manager), were warm, welcoming, and truly eager to help zero in on what my particular body concerns were, listen to my goal/s, and - with the help of my incredible surgeon, Dr. Gavin Dry, achieve them. My main area of interest was in their Micro-Body Contouring (MBC) procedure. I'm 5'7" with a naturally slender build, and had been concerned about the amount of increased fat around my stomach and flanks that I had gained, not just during the Covid pandemic, but also after 38 years of life in general. My normal weight is around 145-150 pounds. Pre-Athenix, I was at 160. For a guy who is naturally slender everywhere else, it felt odd to have that tummy fat and side fat. I felt, at a certain point, that those areas didn't "match the rest of me," and always knew I'd do something about it eventually. And in June of last year, I finally went for it. I had Micro-Body Contouring performed on my full upper and lower abdomen, flanks and lower back. On the day of surgery, I couldn't have been more pepped and excited; there had been some anticipatory build-up to that day, and it was cool to know it was finally happening, and I'd walk out of Athenix's offices - that day - a physically different person, with the kind of body I had more in mind for myself and one that I felt even more confident in. The entire support staff, from the nurses, assistants and my anesthesiologist, were similarly warm, welcoming and professional. They had just a perfect balance of bedside manner and playful humor that really helps keep your spirits up and in a positive zone for the day of my procedure. On a side note, this air of positivity and cheeriness pervades all areas of Athenix, from when you first walk in the door, to the consultation and examination rooms, through to OR and other areas. As far as the Bellevue location is concerned, I believe that is a direct result of the way Practice Manager Leslie Taylor runs "her ship," and the good energy really does flow from the top and down, to every single person who works there. It's kind of an unavoidable side-effect of just being a patient there -- and that's a good thing. All pre- and post-op procedures were followed by the team, and by myself, including the use of a compression garment, applying lymphatic massage, and applying a specialized (Arnica) gel to improve both the duration and results of recovery. At my initial consultation, I was told what told what to expect vis-a-vis these pre/post-op procedures, and what the overall recovery experience would be like, so I was prepared. And I'm happy to say, recovery really proceeded along without a hitch, with healing and results increasing and perfecting with every passing week. Which brings me to what a lot of potential patients might be wondering about most -- the results. To put it very simply, I could not (and can not!) have been happier. Dr. Gavin Dry has an incredible eye, attention to detail, deft skill when performing the MBC procedure, and equally important - he's a great listener with impeccable OR and bedside manner when engaging and working with his patients. His work, his expertise and care, helped craft a brand new me - that was, just as I had hoped, with a flat tummy and sides that "matched the rest of me." I couldn't be happier, more excited, or more grateful to Dr. Dry and the entire team at the Athenix location in Bellevue for what they've added to my life to boost my self-image and body-confidence. Body-confidence, self-image and self-esteem are critically important, whether you're a man or a woman, when it comes to considering a body-enhancing procedure. We can ALL benefit from that kind of confidence boost (who wouldn't???) and I'm so, so glad I chose Athenix!

Loose skin after losing 125lbs on the left, and 8 weeks post op from a 360 body lift on the right

After losing 125lbs on my own, in October 2022 I had a 360 body lift with muscle repair with Athenix as a recipient of their #AthenixGivesBack campaign. My surgeon, Dr. Dry, removed just over 9lbs total from my body (front abdomen, sides, and back) and repaired my abdominal muscles that were 6cm separated. I'm currently 8 weeks post op, and I'm blown away by my results. My front abdomen is so flat and my belly button is healing well. Going into the conversation with Athenix I thought a tummy tuck was all that I'd need. Athenix recommended the 360 body lift, and I'm so glad they did! In the end half of my loose skin that was removed came from my back--pulling up the skin on my outer thighs and on my butt too. I'm so incredibly happy with my results, and I'm so thankful for the Athenix team. My patient care coordinator, the nurses, anesthesiologist, my surgeon--everyone has been phenomenal to work with.

1.5 years after tummy tuck.  Iven the scars can be seen on the sides.

I am so in love with what Dr Gavin Dry did to my body. I had tummy tuck with scupturing 1.5 years ago and i had outer thigh lypi 5 month ago. I was flying from NYC to Seattle and i will always go to him. He is extremely talented. My stomach is flat, my waist is thin, my scar is like a papercut, my legs are beautiful. He is extremely talented, professional, amazing personality. His nurses and other people in the office are so nice and professional. He exceeded my expectations in every possible way. Dr. Dry is the only doctor i will go to for any procedure. I am waking up every morning and run to the mirror and smile every single day. Thank you Dr. Dry.

The incision after only 10 days
Danielle D.

Honestly, the doctors and staff at Athenix in Bellevue are world class. I went to Dr. Dry to have excess skin/fat removed on my hips/thigh after I had disappointing results from a mommy makeover (done by a surgeon in Fort Worth, TX). From my first consult with Athenix to now everyone has been so incredibly helpful and supportive. Living in Texas, I was nervous to travel to Washington for surgery but the team at Athenix made all of the pre-surgery easy. The team was extremely communicative and they always answered all my questions quickly. I was impressed the day before surgery when the anesthesiologist contacted me and this made me feel much less anxious for my surgery day. Everyone was so kind the day of surgery and they've continued to be incredibly helpful post-surgery as well. Dr. Dry is simply in a league of his own when it comes to post-weight loss surgery. He is a true artist. After being disappointed in the results of my first surgery, I honestly didn't have high expectations for what was possible but what Dr. Dry was able to accomplish has been absolutely miraculous. He removed 5lbs of excess skin and fat from my lower body and the incision is already so incredibly thin and small (and healing well). Honestly, there's no other surgeon or surgical center out there that does the amazing work that Athenix does! They're simply the best.

Lipo and bbl preformed by Dr. Dry. I'm still swollen.

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Honest, straight forward, realistic and wholistic. Reasonable. Chose this place over Sonobello.

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Staff is very professional. Eager to help and please. They want your overall satisfaction.

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Ask the Community - Athenix

Fat removal from midsection . Age restrictions?

Age thresholds depend on the surgeon and anesthesiologist guidelines. Please give us a call at (888) 276-1535 and we can help determine if you are a safe candidate.

Hello. Do you have VelaShape III? What's the cost per procedure for tights and buttocks? Thank you.?

Hi Angie! While we do not currently offer VelaShape III, we have a variety of non-surgical and surgical solutions for nearly all aesthetic needs. Pricing depends on your unique anatomy and aesthetic goals. We would love to chat with you further… 

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Review Highlights - Athenix

“Precht and Elle, I must have asked 100 questions and they answered them all honestly without a sales pitch.”

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Jan Zemplenyi, MD

Jan Zemplenyi, MD

4.3(83 reviews)
0.4 mi

I've been seeing Dr. Zemplenyi (Dr. Z) for more than 20 years, and I truly can't say enough…read morewonderful things about him. He is an exceptional doctor, but just as importantly, an incredibly kind, respectful and caring person with an incredible bedside manner. What I've always appreciated most is how conservative and thoughtful he is in his approach. He gives you his genuine, honest opinion about what you need--and what you don't need--even when that means less money in his pocket. That kind of integrity is rare, and after more than two decades, I trust his judgment completely. He also always goes the extra mile for his patients. You never feel rushed or like just another appointment. He listens, he cares, and he takes tremendous pride in his work. And he is seriously an artist. His eye, skill and attention to detail are extraordinary. His goal is always to make you look like the best version of yourself--natural, beautiful and never overdone. After 20+ years, I don't just think he is an outstanding doctor; I genuinely love him as a person. I feel incredibly lucky to call Dr. Zemplenyi my doctor and would recommend him without hesitation.

I read all these reviews , everything. Dr Zemplenyi is one of the best. Honest , fair , realistic…read more I went to the good Dr to fix another Bellevue Dr's work. I recommend highly. He's a skilled surgeon , perfectionist , with dedicated hands. I don't always believe everything I read , it's a competitive complicated business , but you can put your trust in my review. A++++++

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Jan Zemplenyi, MD - Before and after.  Surgery date 4-13-2017

Before and after. Surgery date 4-13-2017

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Naficy Plastic Surgery & Rejuvenation Center

Naficy Plastic Surgery & Rejuvenation Center

4.1(210 reviews)
0.6 mi
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Highly recommend to thoroughly research possible procedures before choosing a provider, THEN…read moreresearch the provider recommendations and ensure that they align with your goals. I did the research regarding concerns regarding sagging jowl line, deep frown lines, sun damage, etc. I did not want to have chemical fillers because my medical history. Also research did not support chemical fillers as the best option for me. I selected Dr Naficy not only because of reputation, but because he listened well. He performed a deep plane facelift, resurfaced the skin using a combination of procedures and added some fat transfer. Results substantially exceeded expectations. Symmetry is perfect! Even my dermatologist was "wowed" by the fine stitches and all the incisions which completely disappeared. I recommend his skill and expertise to my friends and anyone that asks.

If you experienced a negative outcome or postoperative complications, request your complete medical…read morerecord immediately. Then compare the record with your emails, texts, photographs, portal messages and your own recollection of what you reported. Were ALL of your complications and concerns documented? In my case, I discovered that significant concerns I repeatedly raised were not reflected in portions of my clinical record. If you believe your care warrants review, learn about the appropriate formal complaint channels. Depending on the issue, those may include the Washington Medical Commission, HHS Office for Civil Rights, Washington Attorney General, relevant professional/certification boards, and affiliated hospitals. You can also share your experience honestly on review platforms and patient communities. Healthcare accountability doesn't happen when patients are afraid to speak. Document everything. Preserve everything. Advocate for yourself. Ask questions. File legitimate complaints when warranted. And tell your story truthfully and with evidence. Being quiet helps nobody. Want help with your complaint letters? PM me-I will gladly help you.

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Nygaard Christine E MD PS

Nygaard Christine E MD PS

4.6(19 reviews)
1.4 mi

BE very aware the possibility of insurance scam with this doctor. I went in for a breast…read moreaugmentation consultation. When I made an appointment I was told that the cost of consultation was $75. I paid that amount upon the arrival. A week after my visit I have received a bill for $485. Apparently my consultation was more " complex" then regular. They also charged my insurance. I made an attempt to bring up the fact that we discussed the cost of the consultation and no one mentioned any additional cost neither before, during, no after my appointment. They are required by law to discuss all of the upcoming charges. There also has to be a written consent for all of the upcoming charges. Instead , they are hitting a patient with an additional bill a week after. They threatened that if I don't pay they would turn the bill over to the collection agency.

VERY BAD. The procedure is worth doing but was not worth it with this doctor. Avoid this doctor. I…read moream an attractive (or so I have been told) 67 year old woman who is in good shape, easy to get along with, a professional person who wishes to continue working as long as I can. I am highly visible in the public. I had a neck lift done by Christine Nygaard on 3 Dec 2014. A compression bandage was used. Caretakers called evening of surgery and were told how and when to administer pain medication to me. I had told Doctors that I do not take pain meds. I was pointing to my left ear and saying "it hurts right here". I was extremely dopey and very nauseated from the anesthesia and what they had given me during surgery and recovery room. Pain medication was administered at doctor's instruction in spite of being nauseated. Continued calls of distress were made to the doctor the next day. Caregivers were told to give me more pain pills at closer intervals. Caregivers explicitly followed the doctor's orders. There were no follow up calls from Dr office. We called the doctor at home because I was projectile vomiting from all of the pain medicine I was given at Dr. orders. Her written protocol says the compression bandage comes off first day post op. I have a copy of the original post op date in writing. The morning of surgery I was asked who was bringing me to my post op appointment the MORNING following surgery. Her staff seemed to have appointments confused and mixed up most of time and changed them at the spur of the minute. I did not - in spite of repeated distress calls to see Dr. Nygaard - see her. My caregivers were repeatedly told the doctor was too busy and to give me more pain medication which caused projectile vomiting. I saw the doctor the first time approximately 54 hours post op. Her post op instructions clearly state if a compression bandage is used the patient is to be seen the first day post op. Caregivers were repeatedly told when they called the doctors office and asked for me to be seen that the doctor was too busy - she was in surgery or in new patient consultations. It was not until my son called her office repeatedly on Friday after surgery on Wednesday demanded adamantly and emotionally for me to be seen. He told them they had their priorities mixed up a surgical patient should be taken care of prior to new patient consults. My appt was changed to allow me to come in 2 hours earlier than she had changed my first post op appointment several days after surgery. We were 8-10 minutes late for our appointment as I still could not walk unassisted. The receptionist said in a very hostile tone, "You are 30 minutes late for your appointment. Just have a seat. The doctor will see you when she can fit you in....." I was so wobbly I sank onto the couch in tears. Our appointment was for 1:30. We arrived at 1:38. The tourniquet compression bandage on my head smelled like vomit. My ear (the compression bandage was cutting into the cartilage of my ear) hurt on a scale of 1-10 with ten being the worst was a twelve or fifteen. The doctor's staff was rude, not at all kind or sympathetic or helpful. They did not return calls as they said they would. I have been told by doctors that the necrosis (suffocating of healthy tissue due to lack of circulation) on my neck is a direct result of the compression bandage being wrapped to tightly and for too long. Please know who is administering your anesthesia and their credentials. You can die from an inept anesthesiologist. Investigate the difference in a doctor who is an anesthesiologist or a nurse who studied anesthesiology for two years to obtain certification to administer anesthesia. I was told I would need a caregiver for one night. Surgery was done on Wednesday. It was the following Sunday night before it was safe for me to be by myself. I believe I was administered to much anesthesia. Having had previous surgeries, I never experienced anything like this before. I am left with serious scaring on my neck from the necrosis and will be undergoing surgical procedures for next FOUR YEARS to correct the damage created by this medical faux-pau. Dr. Nygaard was not attentive or responsive at the time I needed help. Nor was she or her staff at all professional or courteous. Her bedside manner became solicitous when she realized she had created at problem and then she wanted to see me frequently. Payment - all payment was made prior to surgery. Please feel free to call or email me - 206-999-6788 or marion@windermere.com. I will be most delighted to share with you. I completed my last corrective surgery in Sep 2018. I spent 40 sessions in the hyperbaric chamber in an attempt to get the wound to heal. I have been through 4 corrective surgeries to remove as much dense thick lumpy scar tissue as safely possible.

David Stephens, MD

David Stephens, MD

4.1(17 reviews)
0.9 mi

Dr. Stephens and his staff are truly gifted and amazing at what they do. From my consultation to…read moreweeks after my procedure I was always treated with the utmost respect and felt at ease. This team went above and beyond for me during my healing process which was less than ideal. Dr. Stephens educated me on next steps at each follow up appointment and went out of his way to make sure I was cared for, he even came in on Christmas Eve. I am beyond thrilled with the results and am very grateful for the renewed self confidence this experience has given me. I've recommended Dr. Stephens to several friends and family members and will be returning for additional procedures.

I had 2 BBL treatments by Marina. The results were fair, as would be expected with BBL. That is ,…read moreless pigmintation and less redness however my entire face swelled SO badly that my eyes were almost swollen shut. (It was a painful procedure and Marina does not believe in using topical lidocaine. Studies have shown that the results are just as affective with the use of lidocaine.) It took more then a week to look somewhat normal again from the swelling. In addition, my next BBL appt was canceled twice by Marina, both at the last minute because she was sick. I now go to Skin Logic spa. The use of lidocaine and cold air during the procedure made it painless. My results are even better and I had no facial swelling at all the next day.

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