"I truly don't have enough words to thank Dr. Pitman and his amazing team. After going through a bad experience and malpractice at another clinic 10 years ago with my breasts, I was extremely scared and anxious about having cosmetic procedures again. From the very first consultation, they made me feel safe, heard, and treated like family. I had a BBL done and also started the process of correcting the damage left from my previous breast surgery, and honestly... I am absolutely in love with my results. Dr. Pitman is incredibly professional, detail-oriented, and truly cares about his patients and achieving beautiful, natural-looking results. The attention and care from the staff were outstanding from beginning to end. They were always checking on me, explaining everything step by step, and supporting me throughout my recovery and post-op process. I never felt alone during this journey. From the bottom of my heart, I highly recommend this clinic to anyone looking to be in the best hands possible. I am beyond happy with my experience and cannot wait to come back for my tummy tuck and finally my breast lift. Thank you for giving me my confidence back and making me feel beautiful again " read more

My wife had a very disappointing experience with this provider. They require payment before a patient is even approved for surgery, which raises concerns when issues arise later in the process. In our case, it often felt like obstacles were being placed in the way rather than support being provided. My wife was subjected to multiple last-minute requirements, including being drug tested twice on the day of her surgery. Although she ultimately underwent the tummy tuck and arm lift procedures, she was hospitalized for two and a half days immediately afterward due to complications. What was most concerning was the lack of postoperative care and follow-up. Basic assessments, such as checking vital signs and hemoglobin levels, were not performed, and when we notified the clinic of concerns, the providers' responses were brief and unhelpful. Based on our experience, I would encourage anyone considering this provider to thoroughly research their options and proceed with caution. read more

I'm extremely dissatisfied with the surgeon and with Smart Plastic Surgery. My surgery was done by Dr. Pittman. He confirmed with me beforehand that I only needed Lipo 360. But on surgery day, while he was marking me, he changed his story and told me I actually needed a tummy tuck and that he could only take a very limited amount of fat out, saying I needed to diet and exercise. If I'm supposed to diet and exercise, then why on earth am I coming to you? What am I paying you for if that's the solution? It felt like he just didn't want to take out much because he was trying to rush me. He had 10 or 15 more people to do that same day. After surgery, I was in a lot of pain. Be aware that they don't give you any pain medication through your IV in recovery -- the anesthesia only puts you to sleep. You come out of anesthesia with nothing for pain and have to wait for the person picking you up before they'll discharge you. They don't give you any paperwork or paper trail. They make you sign so many papers and don't give you anything, not even your receipt. I asked over and over for my receipt and they wouldn't give it to me. I was in Miami for five days before going back to Los Angeles. On my second day of massages, I kept asking for my paperwork and receipt because I had to pay for my massage package. When they finally gave it to me, I noticed they overcharged me for everything. When I tried to speak to someone about it, no one was there or the office was closed. It's been two weeks since surgery and I have not been checked on. No one has called to see how I'm doing or to express any concern. They shut you down, they overcharge you, and they don't do good work. I noticed he took out very little fat and what he did take out is uneven. I think he did one swipe on each area. It was a waste for me to pay all that money and go through so much pain for a botch job. I'm still in a lot of pain. This is a horrible doctor. Do not go to Smart Plastic Surgery at all. But if you're still thinking about going anyway, do NOT choose Dr. Pittman. They are money hungry. They will rob you and barely do thing. read more

I had surgery at Smart Plastic Surgery on June 12. Since my surgery, I have developed an open wound under my breast with drainage. I have returned to the clinic three separate times asking to be seen by my surgeon Dr. Shanklin because I am concerned about my healing. Each time, I have been turned away without being allowed to see the doctor, and I feel my concerns have not been taken seriously. I am scared, in pain, and worried about my recovery. I don't understand why I cannot be evaluated by the surgeon who performed my operation. Every postoperative patient deserves to have their complications addressed promptly. I will continue sharing my experience until I am allowed to see my doctor and receive the postoperative care I believe I need. I sincerely hope the clinic will contact me and arrange for the surgeon to evaluate my condition. I do not recommend this clinic to anyone they did the wrong size implants without my approval, also one breast looks like the surgeon did it and the other looks like a toddler did it one breast is about 5 inches higher than the other, one breast has perfect line incision the other looks like a Z going down, one nipple is round, the other has no shape of a nipple at all. My massage lady has been in business for 16 years and never in her entire career has seen a job so horrible. also they lie about the lipo you get they said i was getting j plasma i didn't my stomach is all wrinkled, they said i was getting upper back i didn't, arms and chin lipo they just do a whole to make you think they did something, lipo 360 looks like it was done in 10 seconds. They said i was getting marcasion i didnt, and so many lies. I was supposed to get breast lift, reduction, inplants, lipo 360, lipo chin, lipo arms, lipo upper back and the surgery normally should last 4 hours they were done in 1 hour. Also my arm has been broken since i had surgery in severe pain and every time i ask why does my arm hurt so much they say i dont know we didn't operate on your arm. I even came out with a scratch on my face. They refused to give me antibiotics or medicine for pain. Honestly i never seen such horrible medical care in the United States. Is I knew they would do such a horrible job I would have walked away even if i lost all my money because now i get worst every day and i dont know if or when ill ever heal to be able to take care of my 8 month baby. read more

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Love love love Dr. Shanklin and my post op ladies Casey, Carmen, and Ani. I had tummy tuck December 2024 with Shanklin after losing 120 pounds. And he got my stomach flat and my back rolls down from 2 to 1. lol. So that definitely boosted my confidence and I'm forever grateful. I then came back mid January for bbl and lipo 360 and so far I am loving my results. He is so kind. But also know that in order to get answers from him you have to have your questions ready. He soft spoken and is a man of few words. The nurses in the waiting after surgery are a little bitchy but that doesn't bother me because I can be very bitchy as well. That is something that they can work on, is how they treat patients after having surgery. But I also hear this about other clinics not just Smart Plastics. However I will be returning to Dr. Shanklin to finish the next phase of my weight-loss and plastic surgery journey. read more

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My husband and I contacted Smart Plastic Surgery in May, and initially, everything seemed wonderful. The staff was friendly, responsive, and reassuring. We felt confident that we had made the right decision. Unfortunately, that impression did not last. The closer we got to the surgery date, the more drastically the communication and experience changed. During the initial process, we were asked for a down payment, which seemed completely reasonable. Then, incredibly, the very next day they called asking for the remaining balance. We trusted them and paid it. Once they had our money, the communication slowed down significantly. Looking back, this was our first major red flag. The approval process was incredibly stressful. We felt like we had to jump through one obstacle after another just to get approved. I was repeatedly asked to complete and repeat laboratory testing, which was incredibly frustrating, especially considering that we were traveling from California all the way to Miami for surgery. The most upsetting part was what happened with my husband. After taking our money, Smart Plastic Surgery ultimately denied his procedure. What made the situation even worse was their refusal to refund the money we had paid. No procedure was performed. No surgical services were provided. Yet they refused to return any of the money we had paid. I understand a facility having a nonrefundable deposit. That is completely different from keeping a patient's entire payment for a procedure that was never performed. We even disputed the charge through our credit card company, and Smart Plastic Surgery fought the dispute. The fact that they were willing to keep thousands of dollars for services that were never provided was incredibly upsetting and, in my opinion, completely unacceptable. And unfortunately, my own experience didn't end there. After my surgery, I suffered significant blood loss and ended up hospitalized for three days. This was not the experience we were promised. We traveled across the country trusting this facility with our health, our safety, and a significant amount of money. Instead, we were left feeling financially taken advantage of, poorly communicated with, and deeply disappointed. Smart plastic surgery operates like a butcher shop, there is no care provided there. Patients are treated like dollar signs, even if they don't have surgery! I am sharing this review because I would want someone else considering traveling to Miami for surgery to know what our experience was like read more

I had surgery November 7 and the process was amazing, everyone was super timely and communicated very well. I found Dr shanklin to be nice and very personable. I feel like my care was great and everything was communicated as needed . I'm 3 weeks post op and they checked in on me every week . The only thing I would say is I don't think he took any fat from my inner thigh and maybe he didn't for a reason and I wish a lil more back fat was taken but honestly regardless my results are still amazing. Would I do it again? YEA And the office is beautiful read more

I'm giving it 1/5 only because I feel like the processed was rushed, you literally have to pay for everything even after spending all of that money for surgery! You could be dying and have to pay for an IV for dehydration! You can't even get 1 free massage after surgery. Also once they're done with surgery they rush you right out the door, no one talks to you about steps after surgery, NOTHING! Their emergency number on the paper DOES NOT WORK! my results so far is good. I have a small concern but I will give a little more time to judge. Dr Zach was my surgeon and I only saw him ONCE before surgery after that I never heard or saw him AGAIN! but my main issue was lack of communication and PAYING FOR EVERY SINGLE THING that should've been free for A PATIENT! If surgery is needed again I think I'll go elsewhere! read more

I am writing this review because I personally witnessed what my friend went through after her breast reduction, and it was heartbreaking. I saw the results with my own eyes. Her breasts were noticeably uneven, with one nipple much higher than the other, and the size was not what she expected. She also developed an infection after surgery. When she needed more antibiotics, the prescription was not refilled, leaving her without the medication she needed during her recovery. Watching her go through the physical and emotional pain has been devastating. No patient should feel unsupported after a major surgery, especially when complications arise. I hope this clinic improves its surgical outcomes, postoperative care, and communication so other patients don't have to experience what my friend did. read more

I chose Smart Plastic Surgery for an extended tummy tuck with flank liposuction, breast lift, and implants after significant weight loss. I paid in full early and was offered promotional incentives that included J Plasma, Exparel, two additional liposuction areas, and $500 in postoperative store credit. My experience after surgery has been extremely disappointing. Since returning home, communication has been virtually nonexistent. Between May 1 and June 16, I sent 18 messages regarding postoperative concerns and received no response. I received one follow-up phone call from a nurse. During that call, I explained that I had concerns and was instructed to send photos. I did so immediately and never received a reply. I also had issues with services and credits that were promised. I attempted to discuss the two additional liposuction areas with the surgeon before surgery, but the conversation was brief and I did not receive guidance on where those areas should be treated. The additional liposuction was ultimately never performed. I had requested J Plasma treatment to my neck, but it was instead performed on my flanks. When I later raised concerns about the liposuction that was not completed, I was offered a complimentary IV infusion as compensation, which I accepted. I was also supposed to receive $500 in postoperative store credit. I used approximately $100 on foams and an additional binder. When I received the IV infusion, I specifically stated that I did not want it charged against my store credit because it had been offered in place of the liposuction that was never performed. Later, when I attempted to use the remaining credit toward a faja, I was told I was "confused about what I was owed". Based on my records, I should still have had a remaining balance. To this day, I do not believe this issue was handled appropriately. Most importantly, I am unhappy with my surgical results. My tummy tuck incision is noticeably uneven, with significant asymmetry from one side to the other and a noticeable amount of excess skin/fat over one side while the other is flat. My nipples are not centered within the areolas, one nipple is rotated 45 degrees which I can tell because I have piercings and that one is no longer anywhere NEAR straight, and one areola was left larger than the surrounding opening, creating a recessed area that is difficult to keep clean. I understand that swelling and healing can affect the final appearance of surgical results, but these concerns have caused me significant distress. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend Smart Plastic Surgery. read more

Where do I start.... For one they have over nine phone numbers that they hardly answer the phone. All of their mailboxes are full. They will call you back days later when they want to. They will try to manipulate you by oh dear this dear that, no don't fall for they are crooks!!!!! They'll lie and charge you more once you get inside the office because it happened to me, but this is where it hits home..... My first doctor was supposed to be Shanklin, but Shanklin assistant told me on the phone that he was certified, but he did not want to pay to go back and get recertified. His license expires in January of this year. I switched from Dr. Shanklin and went to Dr. Jeff. But Dr. Shanklin is still working inside of the office. Dr. JEFF WEINZWEIG IS my surgeon.. He was the one who took the pictures of me. He marked my body and told me everything he was gonna do. My documentation stated I was gonna have an extended tummy tuck with Lipo with flanks and also the pain shot for $500 that included the compression socks and also the binder and all of my preop and medication's included also an arm lift, well the same way that I went in was the same way that I came out..... NO TUMMY TUCK... JUST PAIN AND FAT!!!! That is a breach of contract!!!! No matter the lies he tries to cook up.... I have been asking for my pictures since day one nobody has sent me no pictures except the pictures that they took on preop. I have been asking for the pictures of after surgery and the pictures where he marked me. I have been asking for Dr. Jeff to give me a call. I have been asking for the manager of that operation to give me a call. I have been calling every single day. Everything in there mailbox is full. Everything is being documented I will take this further. My stomach looks the same exact way but worse since that day I went in on 2/6/2026 at 3:30am!!!! I am in significant pain. My incisions have busted open. I am bubbling with yellow pus. I AM HURT AND EMBARRASSED AND SO DOWN TO THE POINT IM ANGRY WITH MALICE!!!!!!! IM ANGRY, IM HURT IM ANGRY WITH HATE RIGHT NOW BC WHY ME!!!!! Jenny told me to wet all of my incision tape and try to pull them off. I have tried to do that and now my other incision tape are moist and wet, hoping that I don't get more issues I cannot remove the tape. My wounds are open. I am taking pictures and videos. My abdomen is hard hurting and swollen. I am cut from hip to hip. I do not know why he cut me when I don't have my Tuck, My wound is busted open. I do not know why there is no other cut on my stomach. Why am I cut if I did not have a tummy tuck that is my question where is the fat that you removed? What did you remove? Why am I in so much pain that I can hardly walk? What did you do to me Dr. Jeff? Dr Jeff what did you do TO ME???? I AM DEMANDING ANSWERS NOW!!!! You may not feel that you don't have to answer to me, but brother, you will answer to somebody very soon because what I paid for on that documentation you did do...I did not receive an extended tummy tuck. My stomach looks the exact same way. I have been hospitalized, admitted once and went to the hospital three times I have caught an infection twice. Pus coming out my wounds, I have been put on antibiotics three times. Something is going on in my body. No doctor will touch me your staff, Jenny has lied saying that she has sent the prescription in when my pharmacy said she has not. I have recorded everything and everybody Don't lie and say it was a safety reason why you could not perform the procedure because I am perfectly healthy all of my doctors deemed me healthy so let's not even find a reason whyyyy was my extended tummy tuck not done Jeff, You have left me in pain, suffering, emotional distress, so much money loss, hurting, disfigured, uncomfortable, hurt for no reason and embarrassed!!!! Why did you do this to me Dr. Jeff why? I will see you on the other side. I need answers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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I normally don't leave reviews online, but after what happened to my wife, I feel obligated to warn others. My wife paid for seven procedures, yet her entire surgery was completed in about 1 hour and 30 minutes. I find it very hard to believe that so many procedures could be performed properly in such a short amount of time.Dr. Joel Shanklin left my wife in worse condition than when she entered the operating room. He left one nipple significantly higher than the other, causing a very noticeable asymmetry, and her breasts were left deformed. On top of that, she developed an infection in one of her incisions, and for nearly 20 days the clinic would not let her see the doctor. When she finally met with him and asked why her breasts had been left deformed, he had no explanation and couldn't even look her in the eyes.Our experience was that this clinic stopped caring about my wife once the surgery was over and they had already been paid. When she showed them her before-and-after photos, which clearly showed that she looked worse after the surgery than before, the staff claimed the photos had been edited instead of taking responsibility or addressing her concerns. This has been an incredibly painful experience for our family. I hope anyone considering this clinic carefully researches their options before trusting them with such an important decision. read more

The worst experience and it has left me scarred physically and mentally. I ended up in the emergency room and almost died. RESEARCH DR. JOHN PITMAM, III and you will find out. Read all the negative reviews because they speak volumes. I should have listened to the reviews and did more research before getting scarred by Dr. John Pitman, III. These people do not care about you or the oath they took! Money is more important. Most people are private about their surgeries so will not provide their full name publicly but no one is going to leave a review for a place that did nothing to them. RESEARCH DR. JOHN PITMAN, III and you will find out yourself his true history from other state and you will find out any disciplinary action against him. read more

I LOVE DR. JEFF! Not just because he knows all about New Orleans gumbo but because he did a GREAT JOB on my tummy tuck!! I love the staff. I love the building. I love the modern design. I love that place. I'm going back for more procedures (arms, legs, face). NOPE! I can't get enough of them!!! read more

Very disappointed with the lack of communication. Before my procedure, responses were quick and consistent. After payment and surgery, it's been extremely difficult to get answers, obtain my paperwork, or receive guidance about my recovery. It feels like patient care and follow-up are not a priority once payment has been received. I expected much better support during the post-op process. read more

I want to make everyone aware do not give a deposit to this medical practice without having proof and verification that your surgical date is secured. Because if you pay that deposit you will lose it. They call it a deposit to hold your surgery date when an actuality they're using it as a consult fee. They took my $250 deposit and then proceeded To issue a blood work order electronically the blood work was not good and I had to repeat the blood work, but I had to do it at another surgeon's office because they canceled my surgery date and kept my deposit and I had to pay $850 for the blood work. Buyer beware this office will take your money and not refund it. They are not professional, and they do not conduct themselves as such!! Stay away from the surgical center. I recommend icon cosmetic surgery that surgical center repeated my blood work found it absolutely fine and their prices are about $400 cheaper than Smart Plastic Surgery. I had a wonderful experience with them. Do not go to this plastic surgery center. There are thieves. Please make sure you do not give them a deposit have them send your bloodwork order then when everything is approved and your surgical date is secured then and only then give your deposit. When I tried to fight it with my They told them it was a consult fee, not a fee to hold my surgical date they never did A consult with me I never visited their office. The only thing they ever did for their $250 was issue an electronic bloodwork request to my hospital that I had to pay 850 for. So this fiasco with Smart Plastic Surgery cost me $1000 And all they did was send an electronic blood work order to my hospital And what's worse I found out that they scheduled my surgery date with another patient so they got paid twice. They are thieves stay away from them. Icon cosmetic surgery and Dr. Yoon charged me $500 less than Smart Plastic Surgery. They did not require me to sign a contract prior to being approved. Do not go to this surgical center. read more

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Surgery performed left me botched. No one returns call or emails and the Drs rush in the pre op and dont speak to you about your goals. Definitely do not go here for any procedures read more

STAY AWAY FROM THIS CLINIC. THIS THE WORST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE. SAVE YOUR TIME AND MONEY. I'm literally crying while typing this Came in for a Arm tuck and received this my skin being show being looking at my flesh being eaten away for almost 4 weeks now under both arms read more

Got botched by Dr. Jeff in Chicago a few years ago. Botched rhinoplasty on an 18 year old may I add. He doesn't even do rhinoplasty procedures anymore because of how many horrible reviews he has. Shut down his business in Chicago and ran away to Miami to traumatize a new city! Pathetic lying doctor. DO NOT TRUST DR. JEFF OR THIS BUSINESS! They make their own reviews because they're a bunch of scammers and even Yelp put this alert out. Suspicious business and lying doctors read more

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I had a very disappointing experience with Smart Plastic Surgery. I arrived on April 7th for a scheduled post-op appointment at 12:30 PM and was not seen until around 4:30 PM. Waiting four hours for a post-op visit felt excessive and unprofessional. The following day, my surgery was scheduled for 9:00 AM with Dr. Joel Shanklin. I arrived early as instructed, but my procedure did not begin until approximately 1:45 PM. During that time, I was left sitting in a cold room wearing a thin surgical gown, extremely uncomfortable and without proper updates or explanation for the delay. The day after my surgery, I experienced a serious medical emergency. My hemoglobin levels dropped significantly--I was fainting, vomiting, and extremely weak. I was taken to the emergency room, where I required a blood transfusion and remained hospitalized for four days. During my hospital stay, I contacted the surgical center daily to inform them of my condition. Despite this, I never received a call from my doctor to check on me. After being discharged, I attempted multiple times to schedule a post-op appointment. My calls went unanswered, and I left numerous voicemails without response. Eventually, I was told I could walk in. When I arrived, I explained the difficulty I had reaching the office, and the front desk staff responded that they are "too busy in the morning" to answer calls, which was very concerning. My post-op package included a massage, which I did not receive because I was told they are only offered in the morning--yet I was unable to schedule one due to the lack of communication. I am now 10 days post-op and back home in New Jersey, and I have still not heard from my doctor despite leaving multiple messages requesting a follow-up. Overall, I am extremely disappointed with the level of care, communication, and professionalism. Patients undergoing surgery deserve attentive follow-up and basic accessibility, especially after experiencing complications. read more

Post-Op Gratitude I just want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to Dr. Jeffrey and the entire Smart Plastic Surgery team in Miami. After my extended tummy tuck, back lipo, and arm lift, I had so many emotions, questions, and worries as my body began to heal. But when I needed reassurance most, Dr. Jeffrey himself stopped everything to sit down with me. He took his time to go over every detail, answer my concerns, and remind me that everything I was experiencing was part of the natural healing process. What truly moved me was how humble, kind, and genuine he is. You can tell he doesn't just see surgery as a job -- it's an art, and he treats his patients with compassion and care every step of the way. The staff were equally amazing -- warm, patient, and supportive -- offering emotional care alongside physical care. They gave me hugs, encouragement, and so much peace of mind. Healing after surgery isn't easy, but when you have a surgeon and team who treat you like family, it changes everything. I'm beyond thankful for Dr. Jeffrey's talent, artistry, and heart -- and I can't wait to see the beautiful final results. Thank you, Dr. Jeffrey and the Smart Plastic Surgery team, for your time, your compassion, and your care. You're truly gifted healers and artists. read more

I had a breast reduction and lift surgery on October 27, 2024, with Dr. Jeff and I am extremely dissatisfied with the results. My breasts are still a double D, despite clearly stating that I wanted to be reduced to a C cup. My areolas are uneven and different sizes, the spacing beneath my breasts is inconsistent, and the overall appearance is deformed. My clothes now fit poorly, and the outcome is far from what I was promised or expected. I was asked to complete a revision form and was told that I would be helped, but no action has been taken. This situation has significantly impacted my emotional well-being--I am deeply depressed by the outcome. My breasts were already a concern before the surgery, and now they are worse. I feel ignored and unsupported. I am being given the runaround when I seek help, yet prior to payment, communication was frequent--sometimes once or twice a day. Now, I receive no response. This lack of follow-up and accountability is unacceptable. read more

Don't go to this place , you will regret it . I ended up with a infection after my surgery on 4-9 The place isn't clean and how they treat you like an assembly line. Unless your an influencer than your get treated right. It's not that cheap pay the 3,000-6,000 extra to go to a more expensive place that will take care of you . Do your research. read more

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So I personally have nothing but great things to say about Smart and Dr. Jeff. For the first time in 11 years I feel really confident in myself. After losing 150lbs I had excess skin and still some fat, in addition to ab separation post pregnancy that I wanted corrected. 1st off they make it super easy to work with them and you can do most everything electronically. They email your lab request, your contracts everything. So if you're busy and can't sit on the phone all day you can also text. The pricing is super competitive with other centers in Miami as well. Dr Jeff does an amazing job at explaining the procedure to you and answering any questions you have. Everyone there is absolutely amazing and friendly. I love the social media team Jessie and Lilli they have the best personalities. The med spa staff was accommodating and I've been able to call and ask constant questions every since returning back to NC. I'm in love with my results already and so excited for what's to come. Thank you so much read more

Uno debe huir!! Save your time and money. This place is a waste of time If your looking at this and thinking ?? Should I go or pick another place. Maybe should be picking another place fast. Are you looking thinking well maybe these reviews are just trash talk?? Or they might not happen to me?? Yes it will and can.. don't be like me. And disregard things. U will live with it forever They pressure you into getting so many surgeries and act like they care of clearance before surgery. And many of us already are insecure. As the reason of getting a surgery. We don't wanna have surgery and then be even more insecure due to them not doing it correctly!! From the stitches, to the lipo , to the TT they surgery performance is very bad and aftercare No es bueno !! Uno debe cancelar la cirugía antes de llegar y huir mientras tenga la oportunidad. Remember that you can get a refund, remember these are real reviews and should not be disregarded. Remember this is your body and you only get one. Don't let them Frankinstien you. You cancel and book elsewhere. read more

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First off I would like everyone to stop leaving fake positive happy thankful and grateful reviews this place in a whole is a shit dump and Dr. Shanklin is the poop master they are very unprofessional and have no care or remorse for clients after care process. My cousin had a procedure done at smart plastic surgery Miami and unfortunately experienced complications afterward, including what she believes was an infection following the procedure. After noticing symptoms and trying to reach the office for medical guidance and to speak with the doctor, she was unable to get any response. She left multiple voicemails and made attempts to contact the clinic but did not receive a timely return call or support regarding her post-procedure concerns. This lack of communication during a health-related issue was extremely concerning and left her feeling unsupported during a vulnerable time. We are sharing this experience in hopes that the clinic improves its follow up care and responsiveness to patients, especially when post-surgical complications arise. patients deserve timely communication and proper medical attention when issues occur after procedures. To spend thousands of hard-earned moneys on something guaranteed to only turn out disappointing is very disheartening I hope this saves someone else before things end up worse people die from infections you know!!!!!! read more

{mind you I was considered a SKINNY BBL} I was really excited to have surgery by doctor Shanklin (bbl, "lipo 360", and chin lipo). I had surgery back in May, and if im being honest I 100% wish I went a different route! I had seen (ALOT) of bad reviews but did see a HANDFUL of good reviews. I had an optimistic outlook on the situation and just kept saying it wouldn't/ couldn't be me. "I'll be okay" "maybe it was something that they (the patients) didn't do right". It turned out Shanklin just has choppy work.. I spent OVER 5k in EXTRA money, just trying to FIX what HE DID to ME. And after spending all my time and money trying to fix what he did, I still feel extremely insecure about my body now (I DID NOT PREVIOUS TO THE SURGERY). I just wanted to slim my stomach down a bit and fix my hip dips. MY STOMACH IS BOTCHED. I've been to several well known, extremely reputable, & professional Drs since here in Houston and they've all confirmed my stomach is botched due to uneven lipo (mind you I was a skinny bbl smh). I didn't bother asking Shanklin office to fix it because THEY ARE THE ONES WHO DID IT TO ME. Even from the whole office experience etc.. once you give them your money you just become another number. Everything was RUSHED from being to end. I was even prescribed medication by them that I was HIGHLY ALLERGIC to, even though all throughout my chart and my pre-op appointment it was stated. They are not detailed oriented in any way, I have a botched stomach to prove it. Shanklins office recently reached out to me this month in March asking me "how I was doing" "do I like my results?". I was VERY TRANSPARENT and told them I HATE my result. they acted as thought they were gonna talk to the doctor to fix the issues. I was considering just letting the, but they just stop responding all together.. which if I'm being honest sounds spot on to the choppy service I referred to earlier. If they choose to fix what they messed up, I will come back on here (as well on tic tok & YouTube) and update you all on the experience and results. BUT AS OF NOW, I CAN NOT AND WILL NOT RECOMMEND DR. SHANKLIN OR HIS PRACTICE. (And this is not to bash them whatsoever, but to save other women and men the UNNECESSARY PAIN/ TRAUMA that comes with being seen at SMART PLASTIC SURGERY. It's a hit or miss with them, please be safe, don't gamble your time, body, and money. read more

Dr took off the dates of my tentative surgery I had coordinated with the coordinator. Don't plan with this facility. It's not reliable for your other plans to be arranged. Now I have flights, sitter, & PTO used up but not doctor to perform the surgery. All the work I did trying to locate an option & coordinate plans, this was a ridiculous experience. read more

The surgical coordinator isn't detailed at all. No consideration that each patient is a different person. Not detailed about everything needed post surgery. Wasn't introduced to physicians during pre-op. I have been a surgical coordinator/ consultant for pre-operative and postoperative for years and from what I've experienced with them, they definitely need new coordinators who is professional, knowledgeable, patient centered, and detail oriented. If they were any of that, they would definitely get better reviews.These ladies are just not that at all!!!!!!!!!! read more

My experience with smart plastic surgery was amazing i love my results i had a tummy tuck breast aug 360 lipos bbl ! The staff was very caring !! Dr, Shanklin is amazing love his bedside manners answer all my question the nervousness u get before surgery cant wait to come back and see him this coming fall read more

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My experience at Smart Plastics was very poor. I suggest people do a search before paying a deposit at this facility. I wish I had REsearched my Surgeon of choice before allowing him to waste a surgery and cost me thousands! I chose this Dr based on results of a colleague, apparently they caught the surgeon on " a good day". Firstly, you can not physically see the Dr. You must go through the department to get messages across and you can't be too sure who is providing any information. **go somewhere where it's easy to communicate with the Dr. They communicate heavily until you pay your money, once you have paid....Goodluck. It becomes stressful trying to get in touch with anyone. The Dr will NOT return calls! You will call this place an incessant amount of times and get nowhere. They are reluctant to give you your medical records. When they do, they choose what parts of the record they provide. It makes me think they are hiding something. Dr. Shanklin advertises good results, however, his surgical skills are not reflecting. His assessment skills are poor and you will not get what you paid for. I specifically asked him If lipo 360 was a good choice for me, he said yes. My results from the lipo 360 left me looking worse off than pre-surgery. A current consultation with another surgeon said that I needed a plication surgery to pull my abdominal muscles together. Dr. Shanklin should have known this as well. But, did a procedure that did not work for me...just a money grab. Also, I paid for inner thigh lipo, which was not done. My money was surely stolen with this procedure. And BBL, listen! This man did what HE wanted to do ...more like ...all he could do. I did not get what I asked for. I'm really wondering "who" did my surgery because not much resulted from the surgery but pain, loss of work and wasted money and much stress trying to contact people in regards to my poor results. When calling to discuss my poor results, all THEY kept saying...wear faja...get massages. Look! Massages and faja are not skill! These activities cannot produce good results from poor surgical technique. Also, the recovery process is piss poor! I was wheeled out the door before I was recovered. I was one of the last patients and they were trying to go home. I was out of recovery so fast I never seen the person that was to recovery me. Basically, I came off the table into a wheelchair and out the door. No instructions where given to my careperson. Just " call 911" in an emergency. ***The surgery OR was advertised as a clean white and bright modern room. Mmmmhmmmm, the OR is the size of a large closet and is archaic. Not what the facility advertised at all. The facility does not take any accountability for the surgeons poor outcomes. They will deny your revision but offer you to have more procedures. Make it make sense! Do not be the one making a payment plan on poor surgical skill. You will be paying interest on poor work for years. AND, have to go somewhere else and pay more to get your aesthetics together! There are better facilities out here, and this facility is not one of them. read more

Dr Jeffrey Weinzweig butchered my tummy tuck .. Incision too high and jagged AND he failed to tighten mid muscles. I also had to do an outpatient surgery due his Negligence.. Anyone looking for plastic surgeon. I highly recommend not going to Smart Plastic Surgeon in Miami .. / Dr Jeffrey Weinzweig read more

I went to Dr Jeff and I wouldn't say I am happy with my results. I look better than when I went in but when he asked what I wanted, i said extremely dramatic (that's what the D on my butt stands for in one of the pics i posted). I did not get a dramatic BBL. My butt is barely any bigger than it was. I feel like I should've just got Lipo 360 because the small amount of fat he did inject in my butt, did not stay and I did all the things they recommended. The pre-op appointment with Dr. Jeff lasted 10 minutes, he was rushed and I didnt feel like I really got the time I needed ti explain the results I wanted. My excitement for the procedure led me to be naive in that moment, thinking they would do their job and go the extra mile to make sure I got the surgery results I expected. (Silly me!) Their office is nice and clean, looks great. The office staff and nurses are so nice and friendly. They were some of the most welcoming and supportive women I've ever met! I even referred to one of them as my new mama because of how well she treated me. When I was ready to go back for surgery, there was a woman coming out that was in severe pain and she just wanted to lay there. They told her she couldn't lay any longer and that she had to go! She kept saying something was wrong and she wanted to go to ER. That scared me because no one was at her aid, they were more concerned about getting her out the door. In the OR, I had a hard time getting my IV going because I'm a recovering addict (2 years sober) and my veins are nonexistent. They tried for over an hour in every part of my body & I eventually had to leave that Saturday without surgery. They called me back in on Monday and had an expert come in- he was able to give me an IV in my neck which knocked me out of getting the extra free area of lipo under my chin as planned. After surgery, I was in a lot of pain! The most I've probably ever experienced. It lasted weeks and I am still uncomfortable at times. Everyone just kept telling me to trust the process. I had tons of swelling so I didn't know immediately that my results weren't going to be what I expected. I just kept massaging, applying arnica and taking tablets, taking my prescriptions (which by the way I had to pay cash for even though it was included in the price of the surgery), wearing my compression garments 24/7, staying hydrated, getting rest, etc. Once swelling went down and I started to see the actual results, I knew my butt wasn't big enough. If Dr. Jeff would have done his job properly & given me a bigger butt, I would recommend them but since that was the entire reason I was there, I can't. If you do choose Smart Plastic Surgery, i would be very very clear about what you want. Show lots of pictures at your pre-op and make sure he understands. I was nervous and didn't. I should have been more specific and made sure I came out with a big ol' Jayda Wayda booty! Now I'm looking into a revision or round 2 which is sad because I never wanted to get surgery again considering the pain. read more

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I went in for an extended tummy tuck on 11/6/24 with Dr. Jeff Weinberg. I had lost a lot of weight from a gastric sleeve and the skin was too much for me. I couldn't afford the 18k price I was quoted in my city. So I don't recommend what I did . I went alone. I'm sure people do it everyday and it's perfectly fine I came out alive and so far I'm okay but if I had to do it over again I would not travel alone and experience major surgery without a immediate family member or close friend accompanying me : The city provides many "recovery homes" but some are scams so you have to be careful. I would bring a family member etc and I would hire a nurse to come by and see you so many hours a day the first few days after surgery , and I would get a decent hotel . I stayed at a recovery home and it was very uncomfortable. She didn't know how to cook , the recliner she had was not comfortable and I was not happy. It's better to also not go alone for major surgery especially if you aren't sure what to expect . The staff didn't have the best side manner I expected they wanted you out the door . I had my surgery at 3:30 didn't get done till 930 pm so I did a lot of waiting in a cold room with just a mesh gown and a blanket . Look you need to be strong and prepared mentally for this . Ask about the shot they can give you for pain management . I mistakenly didn't get it and I should have . at the end of the day I'm not upset because the doctor did as much as he could and he took off rolls and gave me a narrow frame, my buttocks curve a little better too. I also didn't like how I was put to sleep before I saw the doctor come in . I also didn't like before getting into the or room I could smell blood and I saw bags and bags full of blood and trash they should put a curtain so we can't see it or maybe take out the trash . The pre op you won't see the doctor but the day of the surgery you will see him dr Jeff has a great bedside manner , the post opp care you will see a nurse she will help you with your drains give you your shot for blood clots and help you with anything else . With my package I got a binder but they have them on Amazon for cheaper buy two incase it gets bloody. So don't expect a wonderful bedside manner from all the nurses and clerical front desk staff that's kinda what you get for paying less. But do go he's a great doctor and you will be happy with your results maybe I'll go back for more work or I'll just save for a better experience. read more

Just don't. RUN! better yet Google Dr. Jeff 's reviews from Illinois and Florida. Dr. Jeff Weinzweig

Please remember that recovery and anything else if YOUR responsibility. If you do not follow the post op instructions that is on you and not the office or staff. People have come on here taking about things that have nothing to do with what happened during surgery or anything else just their horrible post op care that they have caused on themselves. I have come in for a bbl+lipo 6 months ago and I LOVE my results. The post op care was AMAZING. I had no complaints whatsoever ever and followed every instruction to a T. Just came in for my breast lift and Dr. jeff has done MAGIC on what I thought couldn't be possible. I feel well taken care of. They are very attentive and respond to your every need when you call or text. I don't discredit others experiences but there's just a sense of idk SANITY that you have to have to know that you can't get a big but on the first bbl because your skin has to stretch and the Dr has no control over how you heal and what your body chooses to keep or dissolve. Keep in mind plastic surgery is a surgical procedure and the drs are not magicians. They do what they can within their limits. I recommend this clinic highly if you want great results and have a staff that CARES about you. read more

Best place to get work done hands down I loved the staff. My Doctor was Dr Shanklin he left me with an amazing body. I'll be back thank you all I love it read more

Smart Plastic Surgery Miami - Cosmetic Surgeons Near Me - Miami, Florida

It's so much I can say about this place. I originally had surgery here last year April 15, 2024 here I am again having the same procedure which the breast augmentation and it still didn't work. I don't know what protocol they going through at this hospital, but they are totally unprofessional. Totally a scam. They do not care about you. Nobody there speaks English, but a handful of people nobody knows what's going on. Once they get your money they do not care about you or your body or your or whatever you got going on I went through three doctors the same surgery and each time the surgery failed my implant fell out of my chest completely I asked for a refund. They act like it was cheaper for them to continue trying to perform surgery meeting then to give my money back. Lazaro Jesus Cepero Ruiz Was soo rude after appearing to be so helpful. He got so mad when I told him I didn't wanna come back to them. I just wanted my money back or half of my refund. read more

I wouldn't advise anyone to allow smart plastic surgery to perform any cosmetic procedures on you. My doctor was Dr.Shanklin I had a lift ,reduction with Implant. After being botched I came back for a revision from the first time. Second time I caught an infection the same implants were reused and misplaced in the wrong location. I am having an emergency medical procedure to have them removed after my revision. This place only wants money I was promised guaranteed satisfaction by the owner only to be out of over 15k and butchered. My Lipo is also botched & uneven. The excruciating pain this doctor has caused me! The pain that I feel daily. "RUN FROM THIS PLACE!!!" Below are pictures from the first surgery and after the revision, same nasty work but even worst the last time. Don't chance your life and body at a place that doesn't even have medical malpractice insurance! it's because they will sew you up and toss you out after your money is taken without any care save yourself some grief please! read more

Smart Plastic Surgery Miami - After revision infection implants still misplaced and reused implant - Cosmetic Surgeons Near Me - Miami, Florida

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OK just to start. I had surgery on June 14 with Dr. Jef . so here's where my nightmare starts. 1. I was supposed to be there at 2:30 but I got there at 1 and they still didn't bring me back to the operating room until like 430 2. when they brought me back to do my preop, the nurse was rushing me telling me to hurry up like I was the one late 3. Doctor came in he was rushing. I wasn't even able to ask questions or ask him what he could do or what he couldn't do to achieve the goals that I was expecting he started marking me I try to tell him if he can Lipo in between my thighs where I have my fat rolls, and the reason why I ask him is because I had two areas of free Lipo so my inner thigh was one of them so he kind of marked me so I was kinda happy thinking that he was going to fix that part for me I got a TT,bbl, arm lift he was there for like five minutes and he rushed out. I was starting to freak out because I didn't feel like that was normal where I can't ask questions and he's just rushing rushing rushing ... 4. After I woke up from surgery, there was these ladies that are supposed to take care of you, which were the rudest people ever I have never seen such a thing especially when you're so vulnerable. This people try to wake you up, screaming at you These ladies were rushing me to get up by pulling on my arms. I was trying to explain to her to be gentle because I just came out of surgery and this lady was just telling me to hurry up to get up because I needed to leave because she needed to go home and she kept on telling me the same thing pulling me hard and just being so rude. I try to explain once again that I was in pain that she needed to relax a little bit and try to be gentle with me Well, she kept on going and talking with the other ladies there they were cleaning up and they were talking and saying I don't understand why this people come and get stuff done and they can't handle the pain and stuff like that so they were talking about me they were talking Spanish and I speak Spanish too, so I heard every single thing they were talking about. They were just complaining about us being back there not getting up complaining about pain and stuff like that. It was just the rudest way to talk to somebody that just had surgery in the end they forced me to get up, pulling by my arms. I was crying. It was bad. It has been the worst experience ever ! In the end I ended up in the hospital that same night less than 10 minutes after I got out of the facility when they came to pick me up to go to my Recovery home because I lost so much blood I almost died and they weren't able to notice that when I was laying there bleeding out and the ladies were talking I spent the whole week in the hospital. I almost died because the doctor had poked two of my arteries and I was bleeding out I end up getting another surgery to get in embolization to stop the bleeding ( I had six blood transfusion )came back to the clinic. I got one free massage. got to talk to the doctor cause I was not happy. He ended up saying that that was weird. It was the first time he never heard of such a thing And asked me why I didn't call him and I said you guys don't give out your number because the people from emergency room were trying to contact him and they couldn't get in touch with nobody because they were close and they don't give out their number for emergency or something in the end I got a little bit better now I'm home not happy at all with the results Cause I was trying to get rid of my muffin top Now I look like an ice cream cone because he did a little bit of Lipo on my thigh, but he didn't do it on my fat rolls. My arms still has fat rolls and one of them is significant bigger than the other one and it still has part of the skin that he needed to remove and my tummy does not look flat at all. It just looks horrible. It looks like I still have my mopping top just with a lot of stitches it looks horrible and on top of that part of my incision opened up try calling them to talk to the Doctor no response so it's been horrible. The place the doctors the staff not to mention when you need to pay they will call you to make sure you have the money! But after you pay, you can't even talk with the coordinator they will never reach out to you before your surgery. You have to be calling and calling and calling to try to figure out what time you have to be there what you have to bring this and that, but when it comes to after you get your procedure, they will never call you. And you won't be able to reach them it's been the worst the worst so don't believe all the advertise that they do please look for another place. I'm so upset. I regret everything. It took me so long to get my money to pay them for all of this. It was not worth it. read more