J. Timothy Katzen Plastic Surgeon MD, FACS

After losing 120 lbs. following gastric bypass surgery in April 2005, I was left with a lot of excess skin especially on my thighs. This left me feeling self conscience and I knew I wanted thigh surgery. I began researching plastic surgeons that specialize in formerly obese patients in order to get the best results possible. I was no stranger to plastic surgery as I have had previous surgeries by another surgeon but did not feel his support of my decision to have my thighs lifted. He felt the scar was not worth the end result. But I knew that I still wanted the thigh surgery as I felt nothing, even scars, would look as bad as my thighs looked.

After a lot of research, especially on Obesity Help’s website, I found Dr. Katzen. I immediately made an appointment for a thigh lift consult and during my consult with Dr. Katzen, I knew I had found the perfect surgeon for my thigh lift surgery. He was extremely knowledgeable, kind, compassionate and he spent a lot of time answering my questions and concerns.

One of my concerns was of scars as I had a very red and ropey scar on my arm from a previous arm lift surgery. Dr. Katzen put my mind to ease and even offered to revise the scar during the thigh lift surgery. Wow, I was impressed! I was also impressed with his office staff as they were also very kind and knowledgeable.

Dr. Katzen performed my medial thigh lift surgery on 10/26/06 and he also revised the previous scar on my arm. Dr. Katzen is indeed an excellent and skilled surgeon! The scars on my thighs look great, not red and ropey, and the revision of my previous arm scar looks awesome.

Dr. Katzen is definitely an artist and expert in his field of practice. I now can’t wait for summer next year so I can wear shorts and swimsuits again without feeling so miserably self conscience. I have so much gratitude to Dr. Katzen and feel so fortunate to have had him as my surgeon. I highly recommend Dr. Katzen to anyone considering plastic surgery. He is the BEST!

Dr. Katzen shared with me before pictures and I was so stunned at what he was able to do with my body, it is totally different, I am so happy, I never dreamed that the results could be this good. Dr. Katzen has given me more than I could ever have hoped for. He is so skilled and removed 22 pounds just from my belly. I will never be a Barbie doll, but when I look in the mirror, the absence of skin on my belly, and the hourglass shape he as given me takes my breath away. I told him THANK YOU; however those tiny words do not seem big enough to account for the change that he as made in my life

After losing 257 from bariatric surgery I had so much extra skin. After meeting Doctor Katzen I knew he was the Doctor for me!!! He is the must caring doctor I have EVER meet. I have never in my life had a flat stomach or a waist line and now I have both!!! Anyone who has lost alot of weight and is looking for the Best doctor out there call doctor Katzens office. I do not think there is a better doctor out there. Thank you Dr. Katzen for giving me my self esteem back and for caring so much!!!!!

1/2007

I am pleased and proud to provide this testimonial on behalf of one of the most amazing plastic surgeons I have come to know in my journey for my body transformation.
Dr. Katzen and his staff are a wonderful team of very professional, kind, attentive and caring individuals. I highly respect Dr. Katzen as a person and as an exceptional surgeon.

I had Gastric Bypass Surgery 12/2003 and lost 90 lbs. I had a lot of excess skin and the issues that result from it. I consulted a couple plastic surgeons before meeting with Dr. Katzen. From the moment I met Dr. Katzen I knew he was the Plastic Surgeon that I wanted to help me continue my journey to reshape my body after dramatic weight loss. He is one of the kindest people you will ever meet and he makes you feel that you and your health and safety, are the most important thing to him. He has an excellent bedside manner and exceptional surgical skills. I feel his results are amazing. You can tell that he is proud of his work and enjoys giving his patients the desired results we deserve after our weight loss success. His appointments are never rushed and you have his full attention at each meeting. He gladly answers all questions and makes you feel like his most important patient.

I had a circumferential body lift and medial thigh lift 11/29/2006, and am very pleased with the results. A total of 28 lbs was removed. The surgery center staff and recovery center staff were exceptional and everything went smoothly as they work well with Dr. Katzen. I felt like their most special patient throughout it all, and my recovery has progressed very well by following all the instructions provided by Dr. Katzen and his staff. My results are more amazing than I could have imagined. I am planning on more surgery with Dr. Katzen to continue my transformation.

Thank you Dr. Katzen for believing in me and making my dream of a skinny me come true.

I highly recommend Dr. Katzen to anyone considering any plastic surgery procedures.

I had gastric bypass surgery 7 years ago in 1999. Dr. Fobi was my gastric bypass surgeon. I have lost a total of 167 pounds and feel good!!

I came to Dr. Katzen after meeting him at a support group meeting in Orange County. I was very much impressed with his work, with him as a doctor as well as him personally.

I have the highest respect and regard for Dr. Katzen and his work. His work and results are fantastic. I am so pleased with my results from the surgeries Dr. Katzen preformed on me.

I think that more important to me than the surgeries themselves was the kindness, attentiveness and the caring shown for me as a patient by Dr. Katzen. He makes you feel wonderful, like you are the most important person in the world and his office. I could not be more pleased with my results and the way I was treated by Dr. Katzen and his staff.

I am 19 months post Gastric surgery, 227 lbs. lost. In June 2006, I was researching plastic surgeons. I thought I had made my choice when I attended a seminar by Dr, Katzen. Once I heard his honest, up front talk and met him personally, I knew that my first selection was not the correct one; I decided that Dr. Katzen was the surgeon for me. He seemed to understand the plight of post WLS people.

In August I had the lower body lift and thigh liposuction. Dr. Katzen removed a 25 lb belt of skin and another 11 lbs of fat from each thigh. That was a total of 47 lbs.

I returned to the operating room, with Dr. Katzen for an arm and breast lift. Next year I will return, once again, for a leg lift.

I am so happy with my body contouring results. I am normal. While I was not trying to look like Barbie, I come pretty close. Dr. Katzen is a warm, honest, soft spoken, caring doctor. When I asked questions or expressed concerns, he did not skirt the issue, just told me the plain, simple truth.

Giving your body and in effect trusting your life over to someone else is very scary. I trusted Dr. Katzen completely and I will again.

Thank you Dr. Katzen, for giving me back my self-esteem, a sense of normalcy, and frankly helping me look sexy again.

“I had gastric bypass surgery by Dr. Fobi in 2002 when I was at a weight of 375 pounds. I functioned daily at my job of more than 20 years always standing and never stationary. Because of health problems I sought out help for my weight with Dr. Fobi. I wanted to live….and live a better quality of life. After having gastric bypass surgery I started losing weight rapidly. In six months I lost 120 pounds. In two years I lost a total of 210 pounds (I shrunk).

Dr. Katzen and I met in February 2005 and at that time we started planning my reconstructive surgery. I had my tummy tuck on May 25, 2006. I now look and feel tight. Dr. Katzen did a great job making me flat and tight. I could not be happier with my results!!! Thanks Doc !!!!” ~John W.~

“Dr Katzen did a fantastic job of removing my apron, lumps and the bags on my thighs after I had lost 100 # after gastric bypass surgery. For the first time since I was a young girl I can now tuck in my shirt.
Dr Katzen is wonderful and skilled surgeon. A true delight and joy to work with. I am glad I trusted my body to him to improve my appearance. I would use him again and highly recommend him to others.” ~Kathy T.

“Life is a journey that most of all take for granted until a life-altering experience comes into our lives. I had to make a choice and have bariatric surgery on my 40th birthday in 2004, not only for my health - I wanted the next half of my life to be a better one. Although gastric bypass was not an easy decision or road to take, losing 240 pounds isn't a journey to take lightly (sorry the pun).

With the help of Dr. Katzen, the step to have the circumfrential body lift in July 2006 was something I had to do to make me more complete as a person. There has been a few bumps in the road since my body lift, but I've come to the conclusion that it has changed my life for the better. I have a few more steps to take on the surgery highway and the road of life, and I've learned that in life's journey, the decision begins with me but with Dr. Katzen on your side - his higher standards & expertise will make this journey a better one. So ... thank you so, so much in making my dreams come true and believing in me. I owe you my life!” Thank you. Mike S.

Dr. Katzen was absolutely wonderful during my consultation. He was thoughtful and caring and answered questions in a polite and professional manner. His caring attitude was the best. I wish more people in general were like this. Professionally, I found him well informed, educated and very approachable. Personally, I found him delightful and charming. A wonderful combination! I have since had my first surgery with this marvelous man. He is beyond compare. He makes you feel like you are his only concern. He truly makes you feel comfortable. I have one more surgery with him and i have the utmost confidence in him.
Wanted to update this review because I feel that Dr. Katzen has been a God-send to me. I have "me" back and I kinda like that girl. Thank you Dr. Katzen for giving me myself back.