Sculpt Aesthetic & Cosmetic Clinic

Hi all, had a very disappointing experience with Dr. Vivek. I was there to find info. On liposuction of the arm. I had few other queries around lipo of the thigh as well for me to prepare going for that at a later date. Though always good to know about the costs and requirements.

However Dr. Vivek was quite hesistent to share the process, provide clear answers to my queries, gave wishy washy answers to ops related questions. I had done my homework well for many days and had apprised myself with info. On the process, risk and precautions, post ops care, and costs. Therefore I wanted security of getting the right doctor to do the job and someone who gives comfort to a patient who is willing to go under the doctor's knife.

However Dr. Vivek fell very short to provide this comfort. When I enquired about the costs he shocked me by quoting 3 times the cost of what it would cost elsewhere.

on my raising the query on high costs, he told me 'catch'...he was operating out of Ganga ram hospital and had also included over night stay charges, garment, tests etc. Charges. To justify the high costs he arbitrarily justified getting a 'part' of lipo done on thigh and gave random reasons for not addressing the other parts of thigh.

When I asked the cost of only lipo of arm...a very small job indeed..he said the hospital bills as per "lipo code in the database" , so the cost will be still the same...about INR 1 lac.

I was quite surprised with this response. Anyways when I further enquired on why the costs were high...he said because 'safety' is a concern.... so hospital is safer. On my probing about the risks involved and plan of action..no clear answers were given. He gave implicit hints on risks being the highest....(u guys can guess...). I was super surprised. Also added we want 1 night stay to observe the patient.

Slowly I put all together in my head and left the place...but certainly showing my displeasure that he hasn't been clear and has not given me comfort. He said as u wish....wow, what a way to provide pre-operative service.

I hated to have gone there and paying INR 1000 for consulation charges for such a useless experience. Online review and visiting forums for patient review and other doctors write ups gave me much more information and comfort on considering liposuction as an option.

But not to get disheartened, there are many other competent doctors in Delhi and I'm seeking consulation from them on the procedure. Risking my body open to someone who is out there to Increase BILLING for Ganga ram hospital is not at all comfortable to me.

My take aways and recommendation to others.

Don't trust a doctor who doesn't own his brand and has no solid inclination to take full ownership of results in clear objective terms

Costs are important and don't give in to scare tactics and flimsy words of 'safety' ... until and unless risks are defined and mitigating efforts are clearly laid out. Qualified surgeons are not quacks andndnd therefore obliged to give scientific and clear objective details

Most importantly never go with a doctor who doesn't make you comfortable through out...pre ops, ops and post ops.

Nice and great solved my query and provided clear thoughts and views.Gave appropriate answers. Helped a lot