Question:
Anyone know a good PS in Northern NJ?

Looking to have bat wings done and am looking for someone who has had a positive and not so costly experience. Any input would be great. Thanks    — KellyL (posted on May 13, 2004)

May 13, 2004
I never recommend doctors, but my gastric surgeon practices in Hackensack, so I felt I could honestly reply to your inquiry. If you are willing to cross the bridge, my plastic surgeon has an office on Fifth Ave and sees patients on Thursday in Riverdale, a distance of about 6 miles from the New York side of the GW Bridge. His name is Gary Berger and he is so totally incredible. I had abdominoplasty and belt lipectomy on December 22, 2003, after losing 135 from gastric bypass in October, 2002. The man puts on no shows, no ego, just a "mensch." And, by the way, he wrote just the right letter to have it all covered by insurance. I could not be happier. By the way, his surgery took off an additional 10 lbs. If you need any further information, please feel free to email me at [email protected].
   — Steve B.

May 13, 2004
Kelly, I would go to NY also, think about all the owrk PS have here in NYC with all the rich and famous. i just had a Lower Body Lift 2 days ago with Dr David Abramson in NYC. He was a referral from my Gastric Bypass Dtr and has worked on a good deal of post-gastric bypass patients, and I think thats important. Plus, he & his staff are wonderful and very willing to submit pwk to Insurance and have had alot of approvals (not me however)....his number is 212/774-1828. I know he is on almost all the ins plans.
   — heathercross

May 13, 2004
Kelly - I used Dr. Joseph Capella in Ramsey. He does surgery at the Hackensack University Medical Center. I had the body lift, the arm lift and a breast reduction/lift done by him. I am very pleased with all the results. He is very experienced with reconstructive surgeries for WLS patients. His father does WLS, so he does many surgeries. His office is located in Ramsey right off RT 17. The phone number there is 201-818-9199. He is a wonderful doctor and person. If you would like any more info you may email me at [email protected] Dr. Capella also has a website at www.capellasurgery.com Good luck! Fran
   — Fran S.