I have to start by saying that I am so pleased with my surgery results. I am a woman in my mid 50’s. Years ago, I had saline breast implants inserted and liposuction done to my abdomen and hips while working for a plastic surgeon. I was very pleased with my breast implants, but was never happy with my liposuction results. After my four-week recovery period, I noticed I had lost my feminine curves. My husband said I had a boyish-boxy figure after my initial liposuction procedure. I had … Read More
Category Archives: Patient Perspective
My Cosmetic Surgery Experience with Dr. Nick Slenkovich
November 27, 2012 – 3:00 pm
Lyndsay’s Liposuction Story – First Week After Surgery
October 17, 2011 – 10:39 am
Day 1 after Liposuction
Honestly the day after my Liposuction I felt relatively well, I mean after someone beat you with a baseball bat well. The fluid had begun to subside which was a God send and the maxi pads where taking care of the majority of what little fluid that was still oozing from the incision sites. I was able to get in the shower and clean up and honestly walking around a bit did help me feel a little better. I tried to do a little work from … Read More
Diary of a Liposuction Patient – Lyndsay’s Story
October 12, 2011 – 1:40 pm
Many of you know me as the Patient Coordinator at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. I’m the one who guides you throughout your plastic surgery procedure. I’m that friendly face you see when you first enter our office. I’m here to answer any of your questions, assist you in schedule your cosmetic procedure, listen to your concerns and fears, and share in the joy you feel following your transformation. I’ve been considering Liposuction for years and after almost four years of working in the cosmetic surgery industry, I finally took the … Read More
Denver Breast Lift Patient’s Story
August 16, 2011 – 3:59 pm
I can’t believe how quickly eight weeks flew by. If I could speak with women contemplating having a breast lift I would immediately say, do it but make sure you choose Dr. Nick at Colorado Plastic Surgery. I made my decision based on research and interviews with three surgeons. By doing this my choice was easy, I had the most confidence in Dr. Nick and the whole team that would be supporting me. I appreciated the time for in-depth consultations. His credentials are superb. The staff’s professionalism is outstanding … Read More
What is Peri-Operative Therapy for Plastic Surgery?
June 3, 2011 – 12:44 pm
At Colorado Plastic Surgery Center, we focus not only on your plastic surgery procedure, but also on aiding you with the healing process from our nutritional guidance to our peri-operative therapy treatments. Our plastic surgery experience is about making your experience comfortable and providing exceptional care to give you the confidence your looking for. Every surgical patient will notice that we include at least one peri-operative treatment with their surgery. Often we hear questions inquiring “What is peri-operative therapy?” and “Do I really need peri-operative therapy with my plastic … Read More
How Many Is Too Many Plastic Surgery Consultations?
June 3, 2011 – 12:32 pm
Recently we had a patient come into our office for a plastic surgery consultation. While talking with Lyndsay she mentioned that this was her sixth consultation. After meeting with six different plastic surgeons she was thoroughly confused. While it pays to be a savvy shopper, her comments got us asking “how many is too many consultations?”
While there is no key number of consultations to effectively make a decision, we’ve come up with a list of three recommendation to consider before even scheduling your consultations. By following these recommendations, … Read More
Dr. Nick’s CO2 Laser Resurfacing Treatment and Recovery
November 22, 2010 – 4:57 pm
“What is the recovery time like?”
“How will my face look?”
“Will I peel?”
These are all some of the most common questions we hear at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center when patients consider a CO2 laser resurfacing treatment. Recently, our own Dr. Nick Slenkovich underwent a CO2 laser skin treatment. We documented the process to help our patients view what the recovery period for a laser treatment is like. View our video below to hear about the experience first hand from Dr. Nick.
If you are considering a laser resurfacing … Read More
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Dr. Nick
Dr. Nick is a board certified plastic surgeon and the medical director for Colorado Plastic Surgery Center, a premier cosmetic surgery and medical skin care practice in Denver, Colorado. Talking Plastic Surgery provides an insider perspective on plastic surgery procedures and the latest industry news from one of Denver's top plastic surgeons and his experienced staff.
