Patient Stories

Name: Kathy
Age: 62
City you reside: Slidell, LA

1. When did you have Laser Lipo?
October 2009

2. Why did you choose Dr. Hertzak?
I have known Dr. Hertzak since 1988, and he has been my ob/gyn physician since then. When I decided to do laser lipo after reading many articles about it, I saw a television ad showing Dr. Hertzak’s patient talking about her experience. I made an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Hertzak right away as I felt very confident with him.

3. What areas did you have done? Abdomen/flanks/saddlebags/back and a month later (November 2009) I also had my chin done.

4. Describe your experience.
I had a very positive experience throughout both of my surgeries. Dr. Hertzak could not have done a better job in all areas from the removal of fat, the laser procedure to reduce scarring and tighten the skin and a very short recovery time. The Doctors’ Hospital of Slidell where I had the procedure done was also excellent. The pre and post-operative instructions were thorough. The nurses and anesthesiologists were very caring and made my experience less stressful.

5. How was your recovery?
My recovery was just as I expected and was explained to me prior to surgery. I took three days to regain being able to do my normal
activities such as walking around, dressing myself without help and feeling no or very little pain. The recovery process was a lot less time than I expected.

6. Are you still happy with your results over a year later?
Yes, Yes, Yes!!!! I actually look better now than six months after the surgery as my skin has regained its prior tone and I have not gained an inch back in all of the areas I had done. I eat normally and exercise 2 to 3 times a week on the elliptical machine.

7. What lifestyle changes, if any, have you made since the surgery?
My lifestyle is just about the same. I lost about 16 pounds during surgery and all of it was the fat I had gained over the years, little by little. I love beautiful clothes and even though I could not fit in some of my clothes as I gained weight, I kept them, as I could not bear to part with them. The added extra benefit was that I had a brand new wardrobe after surgery…my classic clothes that I had put away. It made me so happy to be able to wear clothes that I wore in my 30’s, 40’s and 50’s and yes, I have kept them in very good condition and they look great on me.

8. Would you recommend Dr. Hertzak and Laser Lipo to your friends?
Yes and Yes. I could not recommend it more. It gave me back my figure and made my husband and I very happy. I feel more like my old self. We love to dance. It has given me my “wind” back for swing dancing (just try to dance with three five pound bags of flour on you) and I cannot say enough about the confidence factor.

Additional comments: One of the biggest deciding factors in electing to do laser lipo was that you control where you wanted to lose the fat. I am over 60 and I have seen too many of my friends go on diets to lose weight and yes, they do lose weight, but everywhere…not only where they needed to lose it, but in their face, chest and all of the spots that make them feminine and look good. I did not want the wrinkles in my face and the loss of breast fat which often happens on a regular weight loss program.

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