Writing from SARASOTA, FLORIDA - I will always give Dr. Racanelli 5 stars. I have been seeing Dr.Racanelli for a few years now. Prior to me becoming his patient, I worked with him for a few years as a nurse and got to really see his perfectionism firsthand. When my younger brother needed surgery, I brought him straight to Dr.Racanelli. There was no doubt in my mind and I was not going to let just anyone touch my little brother (I'm very protective over him). I can say that he fixed my brother and you cannot see any scars whatsoever. You would never know his face had been operated on. Years later, he still asks about my brother and how is doing etc etc. My mother, sister, and sister-in-law all go to him now as well. I won't allow any other doctor to touch their faces! All three of them are ecstatic with their results! My other sister-in-law is also going to be making an appointment soon as well! Clearly, Dr.Racanelli is a family name now for us! We wouldn't have it any other way.
Fast forward, I had breast augmentation 2 years ago, and my ONLY regret is that I did not do it years earlier!! It has truly been a life-changing and positive experience for me. I took so much of his time during my consultation, and he was nothing but patient and thorough. He is extremely attentive, listens to you, addresses all your concerns, and more importantly explains everything in great detail. Also, he gives you REALISTIC expectations which is incredibly important in terms of plastics. We all want to look like instagram models, but guess what, anatomy is anatomy and many expectations are not realistic due to your own personal anatomy. I had false expectations. He explained in great detail why my expectations would not occur. This was huge for me, because had he not done this, I would have been disappointed most likely. Instead, he showed me realistically what I would most likely achieve. Guess what? He was right on the money, and more importantly, I could not be happier with my results. I kick myself for not doing this sooner. By the way, other plastic surgeons gave unrealistic expectations.
He gives you his personal cell to call him after surgery and he called me (actually my mom who was taking care of me post-op) multiple times the 1st day of surgery and again the following day. Everything went so smooth. I followed his post-op instructions verbatim and my incisions are almost non-existent. They actually just look like skin creases. So I'm very happy :)
As far as his staff, they are wonderful. They are always professional and accommodating. When I fly home for visits, I call them up and they squeeze me in every time without hesitation knowing I am coming from Florida. This should speak volumes being that I can easily find another plastic surgeon in Florida - but I don't, and I never will. I only trust Rac, plain and simple. The offices are all a little different, but very beautiful and extremely clean as they should be. Plus, they have the best beverages and chocolates ;)
I really urge anyone contemplating plastic surgery to do their research diligently. I can promise you though, if you go with Dr.Racanelli, you are only getting the best perfectionist there is. He will NOT do anything that he cannot put his name on and be proud of. read more