Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery Center

Dr. Katzen has excellent bedside manner. I have called his office several times a week for pain, they have always been helpful, Dr. Katzen has returned my calls EVERY SINGLE TIME. I was able to see him once a week after surgery. He has been patient and has not made me feel like I'm bothering him with my calls/questions. He truly is a professional. What about the results, you ask? WELL...

Dr. Katzen went above and beyond what I asked/paid for. He did a little extra tuck here and there and sculpted out a BEAUTIFUL body for me. I feel like a million bucks (and all I asked was to have a 'normal' body). Thank you doctor for your patience and your skill. You truly are the greatest and I don't know how to express in words how wonderful you have made me feel!”

Spanish Version:

“El Dr. Katzen es excelente en su manera de escuchar a sus pacientes. He llamado a su oficina varias veces por semana por un dolor que tenia. Al dejar mensaje, el me ha regresado la llamada CADA VEZ. Lo he visto una vez por semana y me ha atendido con paciencia y no me ha hecho sentir como molestia. Las muchachas de la oficina tambien me han tratado muy bien contestando todas mis preguntas y pasandole los mensajes al doctor. Realmente es una persona profesional. Y los resultados, pregunta? Pues...

El Dr. Katzen hizo mas de lo que yo pedi/pague. Hizo una esculptura con mi cuerpo aunque yo solo pedi y anticipe tener un cuerpo 'normal'. Me siento como una estrella! Muchas gracias doctor por su paciencia y su trabajo. No tengo las palabras para decirle cuanto agradezco lo que ha hecho por mi. Es usted el mejor.

I made a choice after the birth of my first grandchild, battling with weigh loss for over 30 years and not yet having any health problems, yet, to have gastric-by pass surgery. I wanted to be able to get down on the floor, jump rope, ride a bike, etc. with my grandchildren without being out of breath. Weighing 262 lbs. did not make these things easy.

In July of 2003, at the age of 52, I had my by-pass surgery. Three years later and 150 lbs. lighter and still seeing myself as fat, I decided to have my excess skin removed. I knew of Dr. Katzen from the support group I attended. I knew he was the surgeon for me since his expertise was bariatric surgery patients. Dr. Katzen, with his humor made me feel very comfortable, relaxed and confident that I made the right choice in surgeons. I consider Dr. Katzen my personal artist (sculptor).

The first step of the sculpting process was the circumferential body lift in Sept 2006. The results were unbelievable. I had a flat stomach and no more rolls. Speaking of rolls, I was at my computer, pulled down my shirt to cover up those rolls, looked down, and forgot, those rolls were GONE!!!!!!! Funny how it takes time for your brain to catch up to the changes to your body.

The second sculpting was my medial thigh lift and wedge incision in Feb 2007. My saddle bags did not disappear completely with the body lift as hoped, but now they’re gone.

Dr. Katzen has made me feel like part of his family. It is as if I have known him all of my life and that goes for his entire staff.

I hope to have the final sculpting (breast lift/implants) finished by Sept. 2007 and then Dr. Katzen will see his final work completed and I will be flying off to Hawaii with my high school sweetheart (my husband) of 37 years.

I cannot thank Dr. Katzen enough for my changed body, my new lease on life and finally liking who I am.

Gastric Bypass has changed my life because it helped liberated me from food. Since my weight loss surgery, I have gone to Dr. Katzen to have reconstructive surgery. I can now run marathons, climb mountains and jump out of airplanes. Having reconstructive surgery helped me physically in my running and biking. The excess skin was an imposition.

Upon recommendation in addition to extensive research, I made the decision to have my tummy tuck performed by Dr. Katzen. I always want the best in whatever I do so there was no doubt as to who I would entrust to perform the procedure. After reading Dr. Katzen’s web page I was very impressed with the wealth of information, in addition to his years of experience. Upon meeting Dr. Katzen I felt as if I had known him for quite sometime. He is very polite and his bedside manner is impeccable. He took the time to explain the procedure and how he would perform it on me.

On the day of my surgery the atmosphere was very calming and relaxing. Dr. Katzen arrived and before I knew it the procedure was over. I was very pleased with the outcome and could not have been happier.

The end results are absolutely awesome. It all happened exactly the way Dr. Katzen said it would. My recovery was amazing in that I experienced very little discomfort. I was also very impressed when the office staff called to see how I was feeling, in addition to offering any needed assistance. I highly recommend Dr. Katzen for anyone who is contemplating cosmetic surgery. Why bother with the rest if you want the best. Thank you Dr. Katzen.

Excellent bedside manner. I have called his office several times a week for pain, they have always been helpful, Dr. Katzen has returned my calls EVERY SINGLE TIME. I was able to see him once a week after surgery. He has been patient and has not made me feel like I'm bothering him with my calls/questions. He truly is a professional. What about the results, you ask? WELL... Dr. Katzen went above and beyond what I asked/paid for. He did a little extra tuck here and there and sculpted out a BEAUTIFUL body for me. I feel like a million bucks.

Thank you doctor for your patience and your skill. You truly are the greatest and I don't know how to express in words how wonderful you have made me feel!

I made a choice after the birth of my first grandchild, battling with weigh loss for over 30 years and not yet having any health problems, yet, to have gastric-by pass surgery. I wanted to be able to get down on the floor, jump rope, ride a bike, etc. with my grandchildren without being out of breath. Weighing 262 lbs. did not make these things easy.

In July of 2003, at the age of 52, I had my by-pass surgery. Three years later and 150 lbs. lighter and still seeing myself as fat, I decided to have my excess skin removed. I knew of Dr. Katzen from the support group I attended. I knew he was the surgeon for me since his expertise was bariatric surgery patients. Dr. Katzen, with his humor made me feel very comfortable, relaxed and confident that I made the right choice in surgeons. I consider Dr. Katzen my personal artist (sculptor).

The first step of the sculpting process was the circumferential body lift in Sept 2006. The results were unbelievable. I had a flat stomach and no more rolls. Speaking of rolls, I was at my computer, pulled down my shirt to cover up those rolls, looked down, and forgot, those rolls were GONE!!!!!!! Funny how it takes time for your brain to catch up to the changes to your body.

The second sculpting was my medial thigh lift and wedge incision in Feb 2007. My saddle bags did not disappear completely with the body lift as hoped, but now they’re gone.

Dr. Katzen has made me feel like part of his family. It is as if I have known him all of my life and that goes for his entire staff.

I hope to have the final sculpting (breast lift/implants) finished by Sept. 2007 and then Dr. Katzen will see his final work completed and I will be flying off to Hawaii with my high school sweetheart (my husband) of 37 years.

I cannot thank Dr. Katzen enough for my changed body, my new lease on life and finally liking who I am.

I had been overweight for most of my adult life. By the time I reached my 40’s I was morbidly obese. So, to put it mildly, I was female, fat and forty. The deadly 3 F’s, and developed gallbladder disease. I decided to have bariatric surgery. I interviewed three physicians and decided on one doctor. He was a miracle worker, actually an angel in disguise. I got my life back. But the excess skin was ugly!! So the journey continued.

After interviewing five plastic surgeons, the decision was easy….Dr. Katzen! He made me feel like I was important to him as a person. He did the work that I requested and he made me feel good about me. He answered every question I asked and never made me feel like any question was dumb or stupid…and my husband was made to feel great too!

So I have another angel in my life. Who knew that angels wore surgical scrubs!? The office staff at both office sites are more like friends than “the office personnel”. Everyone was so helpful and never make you feel like you are a bother.

Thank you, Dr. Katzen, for giving “me” back to me!

My experience dealing with Dr. Katzen has been phenomenal. He is experienced, courteous and completely professional. He always gives each patient all the time that they need to assure that they are comfortable with the planned procedures or ongoing care plan. Dr. Katzen goes above and beyond when it comes to care and he has the best bedside manner of any doctor I have ever dealt with. I have now had three major surgeries with Dr. Katzen within 7 months and no complaint whatsoever about the experience.

Bariatric Surgery Date: February 19, 2004
Had laprascopic surgery with Dr. Fobi’s office at Tri-City Hospital. Everything went well and was up and back to work in about 10 days. I just recently had my 3 year exam and I am in excellent health. All of my bloodwork came back great! I take my vitamins every day as instructed. People tell me that I look 10 years younger. My co-workers always tell me what a difference the surgery made. Everyone has been very supportive.”
Body and Thigh Lift Surgery: September 2005
“Body and thigh lift surgery with Dr. Katzen was definitely needed. The surgery went very well and recovered quickly. Scarring is minimal and Dr. Katzen thought I healed very well. He removed 12 lbs. of excess skin from my middle and thighs. The surgery made a huge difference in how my clothes fit. I went back to work in about 2-1/2 weeks. I chose the pain pump and was very happy that I did. I had minimal discomfort and didn’t even need to take pain medication once I was home from the hospital. I followed Dr.’s orders to the letter and walked as much as possible.”

Arm Lift Surgery: Febuary 2006
“Always hated my arms and hated them even more when I had extra sagging skin. The surgery scar is from my elbow down my arm to about my bra line on each side. Dr. Katzen took 7 lbs. of skin off and they look great. Very minor scarring that is hardly noticeable. This surgery was done at an outpatient office so I was home the same afternoon. The facility was wonderful and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. My biggest problem was that I couldn’t bend my arms for quite a few days so had to rely on family to do a lot for me. My daughter fed me popcorn while I recuperated so she thought it was fun!”

“My experience with Dr. Katzen and his staff has been excellent. I have been seen at both the Beverly Hills and Hawaiian Gardens offices. Everyone has been friendly and helpful.

Once upon a time, (April 2002 to be exact), I had my gastric by-pass done in the land of heat and sun (Arizona!). I started this fantasy (or was it a nightmare?) weighing in at 285 pounds. But after much shedding of the pounds I lost 115 pounds! But alas! What was this hanging around my waist? 3 flat tires!!! Or the equivalent thereof! I contacted some local surgeons, and they all said “I don’t do insurance!” or “You need to loose 40 more pounds!”

That is when Obesityhelp.com stepped in with an e-mail telling me of this surgeon that works with your insurance and he was actually speaking at a seminar in Las Vegas! So I took the plunge and had my consultation with Dr. Katzen in July of 2006. When he came charging in the room in his noble white coat (forget the white horse!) and talked to me and showed me what he could do and that my 3 flat tires could all be gone, I knew I had been rescued! After a few battles of woe with the insurance (no, they didn’t cover it!) and other problems getting it off the ground, I had my tummy tuck (flat tire removal) and inner thigh reduction (elephant skin removed!) performed on January 25, 2007. My road to recovery wasn’t without pitfalls, it took a lot longer to heal and my body rejected some of the stitches, and at times it looked like my body lost the battle, but after 5 months, it finally is healing up! He took my mountains of flat tires (18 pounds worth) and I lost an additional 12 pounds post surgery! And my husband loves that my mountains are gone, so he can now see the lovely twin hills!!

So now I’ll ride off into the sunset, saying…”When can I get my arms done?” and “We lived happily ever after!