It's been two months since Dr. Manish Champaneria performed liposuction on my flanks, upper/lower abs and inner/outer thighs. Even after experiencing the bruising and swelling as well as pain that come with this procedure, I have no complaints or regrets. My body is still swollen -- especially my lower abdomen - and I still experience occasional pain in my sides, but I can definitely see a difference in my body. All my pants, shorts and dresses are much looser on me. I've dropped a size and expect to slim down even more when all the swelling is gone in a few months. Dr. Champaneria suggested Lipo to me when I first saw him for a consultation on Vanquish for my thighs (saddle bags) and bra back fat a few months ago. He was very honest -- and kind -- when he told me that I would not be happy with Vanquish because it could not remove the amount of fat I was wanting to lose. I see Dr. Champaneria as an artist. He told me when he worked in my thighs he was careful to remove fat, but in a way to keep my curves. I am excited on how my body will continue to improve in the coming months as the swelling goes down. Thank you, Dr. Champaneria! I would highly recommend you to friends and family. More
52-year-old Happy with Lipo - It's been two months since Dr. Manish Champaneria performed liposuction on my flanks, upper/lower abs and inner/outer thighs. Even after experiencing the bruising and swelling as well as pain that come with this procedure, I have no complaints or regrets. My body is still swollen -- especially my lower abdomen - and I still experience occasional pain in my sides, but I can definitely see a difference in my body. All my pants, shorts and dresses are much looser on me. I've dropped a size and expect to slim down even more when all the swelling is gone in a few months. Dr. Champaneria suggested Lipo to me when I first saw him for a consultation on Vanquish for my thighs (saddle bags) and bra back fat a few months ago. He was very honest -- and kind -- when he told me that I would not be happy with Vanquish because it could not remove the amount of fat I was wanting to lose. I see Dr. Champaneria as an artist. He told me when he worked in my thighs he was careful to remove fat, but in a way to keep my curves. I am excited on how my body will continue to improve in the coming months as the swelling goes down. Thank you, Dr. Champaneria! I would highly recommend you to friends and family. More
Diep Flap Breast Reonstruction and My New Amazing Belly Boob! - Vancouver, WA - Diep Flap Breast Reconstruction and My Amazing New Belly-Boob! 54 years oldInvasive Ductal CarcinomaMastectomy, right breast 4/2/2015Lymphectomy 4/22/2015DIEP-flap Surgery 2/4/216My wonderful Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Mannish Champaneria went over all of my options for reconstruction, and I decided to have the DIEP-flap. I had a nice, ample, lower belly roll that would make a great boob and it would be all me, would be warm, and would age with my body Dr. Champaneria had not glossed over the fact that it was a long and complicated surgery, and it would take a while to totally recover.I would need another surgery to lift the left breast to match the new one, and they would also do liposuction on my stomach. After that, there would be a small surgery to build the areola and nipple. Still, this seemed to be an incredible way to replace my breast. And I had all the confidence in the world in Dr. Champaneria.It was 10 months after my mastectomy when I had the DIEP-flap surgery. I checked in PeaceHealth Hospital on Feb. 3, 2016. Dr. Champaneria came in the pre-op and went over everything again. He is so professional, and seems to want to get his patients the best results he can. He also wants to make sure they know what to expect. I totally trusted him. I also met Grace, his serene and capable assistant. I knew I was in good hands.I was in surgery for 10 hours. I woke up in what would be my room for the next three days. I looked down and had two breasts again! It was me again! I think I cried a little. I had not mourned the loss of my breast to mastectomy - it wanted to kill me and it had to go. But I will admit, that looking in the mirror for those 10 months was hard. The scar looked so harsh and ugly next to the one breast I had left. I tried to not think about it. But when I woke up after surgery, looked down and saw I had two breasts again it kinda hit me. I guess I hadn’t realized just how much looking at that slash in my chest had demoralized me.The pain pump kept me very comfortable, and the nurses on the Eighth floor were fabulous. I had a monitor on the belly boob, to make sure the blood was flowing. It would make that noise for three days. I began to actually like the sound - it meant my new boob was happy and healthy!I’m now seven weeks from the surgery, and have lost 10 pounds and had to buy a 4” shorter belt. I’ll be having my revision surgery on May 4. Dr. Champaneria will lift my left breast to match the new, perker one, and also do liposuction on my mid-section.Dr. Chamaneria and his staff have been stellar. I could not have found a more caring, talented, and charming plastic surgeon. I could not be happier.I can’t wait to see what I will look like after this next one. Dr. Champaneria did such an amazing job with the first surgery, I know he is going to make me look fabulous!I’ll keep you posted! More