In 2011, I decided to have weight loss surgery. I met with a 3 different plastic surgeons and decided as soon as I walked through the doors of Park Avenue Smart Lipo that this was going to be where I would have my surgery take place.
What further solidified this decision was the front desk staff's pleasant and attentive behavior as well as the feeling of confidentiality within the practice. I noticed that since I was having a consultation, no other patients overlapped while I was there and even though other consultation rooms had patients, at no point did we ever meet or come in contact with each other...it was a flawless process.
When I sat down with Dr. Theodorou, who I now still affectionately call Dr. Spero, and his assistant, I was blown away by just how nice they were and how comfortable they made me feel about this procedure.
Their warm, sincere and thoughtful personalities completely put me at ease with undergoing two procedures at once and also gave me the confidence that I was in the right place and most importantly in the right hands.
Scheduling my appointment was seamless. Dr. Spero worked around the time and date I chose (since I lived outside of NY State and would have to coordinate travel). At the last moment, I changed the date and of course, in the practice's normal way, they worked with me again and obliged.
At my consultation, Dr. Spero also ensured that I was scheduled with an endocrinologist and nutritionist, in order to maintain my weight, post-surgery.
Needless to say EVERYTHING went smoothly. The staff scheduled an appointment for me to have my photos taken in a secure area with a professional photographer, which were then used in the upcoming operation.
Dr. Spero performed liposuction on my stomach and fat transfer on my buttocks and shanks!
Honestly, worth EVERY penny!!!
Since then, my entire life has changed. The surgery itself was very quick, a little over 3 hours and the recovery time was quick as well. I was able to go back to work the following week.
On the day of the surgery, Dr. Spero and the anesthesiologist took the time to speak with me again and to throughly go over exactly what was to be done, as well as expected outcomes.
As one would hope, everything that Dr. Spero cautioned me about post surgery, in terms of pain was exactly as he said. My AESTHETIC RESULTS were exactly as expected!
The practice's team called me twice a day to ensure that everything was going well with me at home, during the recovery process and that I was healing at the time they expected and in the way they expected. I was grateful for this help. Post-surgery, I had lost about 20lbs!!
I had a follow-up appointment a few weeks post-surgery and everything in terms of how I was treated remained the same. I was still seen as a valued patient and was handled appropriately and in the same manner as when I first walked through the door seeking a consultation.
Dr. Spero has become a constant in my life for the past 5 years. Both he and his staff check in on me ever so often to ensure that I maintain the weight I lost after the surgery.
Since then, my mother and I have gone back to Dr. Spero for consultations and procedures on permanent hair removal, botox, upper eye lid surgery and a tummy tuck, for my mother. I trust Dr. Spero with my life and my LOOKS! Our relationship has far surpassed doctor-patient and he is family!
Important to note is that over the years, after the surgery, life has happened and yes, I have gained and lost weight. However, what ALWAYS remains is my silhouette which was made possible through Dr. Spero's careful sculpting. I always maintain a tiny waist and a well shaped behind even with weight changes.
Park Avenue Smart Lipo is a judgement free zone. When I walked in, I was a 23-year old grad student, who had been obese most my life.
Considering, the high level of professionalism and care that was given to me, I never felt more comfortable about any decision I've ever made. At no point did I feel that I was being judged for my past history with food or my lifestyle. This is an extremely important factor when choosing the right Doctor or environment to place your life and healthy in.
When I walked out after my follow-up and everyday since then, I am now a more confident and happier woman. I owe this strictly to the work of Dr. Spero and the monetary cost of the surgery will never suffice for this feeling. The procedure was also done so "discreetly" that my friends and family could tell that I lost weight, but could never identify that it was because of surgery.
I would HIGHLY recommend Park Avenue Smart Lipo with greatest esteem each and every time.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for literally changing my life. read more