Katja W review for Aesthera Plastic Surgery by Dr. CV Chegireddy

Anyone looking for proper, thorough and honest care, I recommend you go to Aesthera Plastic Surgery. I never thought I would be someone who needed a plastic surgeon. But with a Lipedema diagnosis which manifested in childhood 20 years ago, and a growing understanding that a real reset meant pursuing treatment with one, I did my best to someone to trust and one that would work with my insurance. I didn’t want to progress to a point of not recognizing myself or risk losing the ability to do the things I treasure. After some trepidation and difficulty getting covered with my local option, I pivoted to Aesthera Plastic Surgery and Dr. CV himself which was a significant improvement in all manners. Contrary to my initial experiences elsewhere, Dr. CV and his whole team were incredibly kind, realistic and very thorough. I was listened to, empathized with over my situation and empowered with information. More importantly, I never felt pressured or made to feel small which had been the case up til then in pursuing treatment. I never had to chase anyone down and I was given all the information I needed to prepare and recover successfully for both procedures I needed. I also cannot forget that when I had a bit of anxiety and then syncope prior to my first surgery, Dr. CV was incredibly caring and validating. While pursuing treatment took over a year to get covered and things arranged because of issues with my initial provider, I’m honestly grateful that I had challenges being covered locally because I believe I ended up with the right surgeon and team despite him not being the first choice. While I don’t recommend traveling for care unless you’re in my position and have to, Aesthera Plastic Surgery and Dr. CV did everything possible to minimize risk for me personally and make me feel safe throughout. It makes me emotional to see myself now. I feel like I finally look like myself and I get a second chance now as an adult to approach having lipedema with more tools and information. This wouldn’t have been possible without Dr. CV, Morgan, Hope, Kazlee, Kamisha and Aleza. You all are such a wonderful team and I appreciate each of your contributions to my experience and care.