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Dr George is the consummate professional. He took time to explain all the options and supported me in making the right choice for me, both on the phone while I was still in the UK and in his office when I arrived in Athens. The procedure went exactly as he had described, his aftercare was fantastic and the end results are much better than I expected. I have no hesitation in recommending him.

Rachel

I received excellent treatment and advice. The care and sensitive pre, operative and post surgical procedures were dealt with professionally and sensitively,

I have no hesitation in recommending George for cosmetic surgery. I plan to return for further work.

Lynne

George,
The 30 minutes it took you to perform a PRP treatment on my face, neck and decollage has reduced my visual age by at least 15 years. The results are phenomenal.
The added feature of your treatment is that the results gradually increase so it is not obvious to people that I have had work done. It was so worth the trip to Greece to have the pleasure of meeting a true professional and spending time in your beautiful city.
Will I be returning for further treatments with you? Absolutely, as I would not trust any other Plastic Surgeon in the world.
Thank you is such a small word for the huge results you have given me George.

Jo

We did some rearch and found that George was the highest qualified and recommend P.S. in Greece. From our first meeting with George we were so impressed and his hospitality, experience and professionalism that all our concerns and fears were quickly dissipated.
The following day the surgery went like clockwork and George's post op care, my comfort and wellbeing was of the highest level.
George continually rang and checked up daily to ensure my continued recovery was progressing to his expectations.
Georges' expertise was exemplary and my level of discomfort and pain was so minimal that even I was amazed. 3 months on and nobody I know, can even detect any scaring whatsoever. I would not even give a second thought to approaching any other P.S. in Australia or overseas other than George and I defy anybody to find a more professional and highly trained P.S. anywhere else in the world. This man is amazing and should be a Professor at Uni teaching others how it should be done.
Procedure performed was a face lift.

Herman

Pleasantly surprised with the results!
The price was exactly what I was quoted and he ended up having to do more work than he expected. He was fantastic through out the whole process pre and post treatment. Answered all my questions and was very considerate through out, himself and the team made sure they did the best they could to make me at ease. I am pleasantly surprised with the results I have now and it's only day 3!

Samantha

I would unreservedly recommend Constantine for his dental work. Professional, careful and quick. He arranged things around our travel schedule, came in over the weekend to check progress and generally just made things happen...

Steve

Very fast, very professional, very supportive, very friendly.

Sabina

I was highly impressed. He was kind, professional and very explanatory.

Nurah

Dear George,
I wanted to say thank you as I feel and look great. You just would not believe how different I 
feel about myself and my friends have commented on how much more confident I am.
I'm not sure how having new breasts has turned me into this completely
 different woman but I am really glad I had it done. My only regret is 
that I didn't have it done earlier!

Nicky

I was very pleased with all aspects of my treatment. I was especially impressed by the Consulant Surgeon who diagnosed my condition and performed the surgery. The information I was given was fully explained and after care was beyond any expectations. The price was exactly the amount quoted and this was an extremely economic amount. Thank you for recommending this organization.

Marian

Hi George,
Just to let you know that we are both back safe and sound. We had a brilliant trip and we can't thank you enough for all that you have done for us and making us feel that we could have called on you at any point. It was nice that as we were both away from home and going through such an experiance without anyone from back home, that we always had a familiar face to help...We will forever be in your debt!
Again....THANK YOU VERY MUCH! and i hope that our paths will cross again soon..
p.s....my husband thinks that you are a wonderful man!!!!!! (i will say no more!)

LNW

My treatment went very well thanks to a highly skilled and a sympathetic practitioner.

Kerin

Hello George,
I came out with XX last year for a boob job- which we both have been very happy with.
One of my collegues in interested in having an abdominoplasty and breast augmentation at the same time. Would this be possible and if so she would like to come out at the end of the year, maybe in November!
I would also like to come out for further surgery myself!

JK

My treatments were great and the end results are phenomenal. Dr. V is thorough, extremely conscientious, and kind. His office is immaculate. I have been to many dentists in the US and other countries but his work is superior to any I have received.

Jeanne

Dear Dr. Zambacos,
I would like to sincerely thank you for my ear operation. I am very pleased with the result and can not stop looking at my new and incredibly aerodynamic ears.

IS

Excellent service

Gregory

It went much better than I thought and I am very satisfied with the results. Definitely I will visit this clinic in the future again and I recommend it.

Evgenia

Hi George,
Thanking you for a great Botox treatment. It looks great.
Next time I am in Greece, which should be New Years, I will come to see you again and perhaps I will be brave enough to take the other treatment that lifts the whole face.
Thanking you again.

AH

Dr. Zambacos,
I just want to thank you and your staff for the professional treatment that I received while in Greece. After six months I am happy with the results. I no longer have the "Kangaroo Pouch" after my procedure and of course with the help or exercise and diet. I still have a ways to go to look like Janet Jackson, but I can wear my bikini this summer LOL!
I have attached a photo to show the wonderful work that you did.
Again, thank you!

AD

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Abdominoplasty (Tummy tuck)

Loose abdominal skin and excess fat in the abdomen can be a problem for both men and women. Sometimes the causes leading to this condition can be inherited. In other instances the cause may be obesity, substantial weight loss, weakness stretching of the abdominal wall following pregnancy etc.

The picture is almost always the same: a protruding abdomen, a hanging “apron”, a concentration of fat in the lower abdomen plus the appearance of stretch marks.

Summary

Anesthesia
Epidural with sedation or General anesthesia

Hospital stay
1-2 nights stay

Return to work
7-10 days

Full recovery
4-6 weeks

Abdominoplasty

What is an abdominoplasty?

A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a procedure designed to restore the normal image of your abdomen, by removing excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and by tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall.

When is an abdominoplasty performed?

Abdominoplasty is usually performed in middle aged men and women who have developed a loose hanging abdomen following multiple pregnancies, substantial weight loss etc. Women who plan to become pregnant should usually postpone the operation until after their family is complete.

How is an abdominoplasty performed?

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The procedure is performed under a general anaesthetic and takes approximately 2-3 hours. An incision is usually placed in the so called bikini line, just above the pubic hair, from hipbone to hipbone, where it can be hidden by your underwear.

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A second incision is the made around the navel to free it from the surrounding tissues. The skin is then separated from the abdominal wall all the way up to the ribs, and a large skin flap is lifted to reveal the vertical muscles of the abdomen.

These muscles are then tightened by pulling them close together and stitching them into their new position, thus providing a firmer abdominal wall and improving the waistline.

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The skin flap is then stretched down and the excess skin is removed. The fat on the undersurface of the flap is trimmed and a new hole is made for the navel.

The navel and skin are then stitched with absorbable sutures placed internally. A small suction tube may be placed on either side to prevent the collection of fluids in the surgical site.

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What can I expect after the operation?

As already mentioned, the procedure takes approximately 2-3 hours and the length of stay in hospital is usually 1-3 days. Gauze dressings and a special compression garment will be placed on your abdomen. Post-operative pain is usually well tolerated with regular painkillers. You will find that there will be a couple of pillows under your knees in order to keep these bent and reduce the tension in your abdomen. On the day of surgery you will be encouraged to get out of bed for very short periods of time and you will need to walk slightly bent forwards to reduce the tension. Over the next couple of days you will gradually straighten up. The drains usually stay in place for 24-48 hours until drainage is minimal. The sutures are all placed internally and will dissolve spontaneously.

Following the procedure you will experience considerable swelling and bruising of the abdomen, and, for the first couple of weeks, you will be advised to wear your support garment as much as you can to reduce these. Your scar will normally extend from hipbone to hipbone and initially it will be red, raised and lumpy, but with time it will flatten and fade. Although it will never disappear completely, it should be easily hidden within your underwear or bathing suit.

When can I resume my normal activities?

It is important to realise that the amount of time it takes for recovery varies greatly among individuals. Depending on the extent of your surgery and your general physical condition, you may be able to return to non-strenuous work anywhere from one to three weeks after surgery. Sexual activity should be avoided for two weeks and full recovery to your normal activities, including exercise, is expected after 4-6 weeks.

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