Stephanie Fields★★★★★Google
October 24, 2025
Dr. Cindy Russell is one of the queens of my life. She performed a skin-only abdominoplasty (no lipo or muscle repair) on me after significant weight loss 20 years ago, and I couldn't be happier—the results are beautiful, and her care has been absolutely exceptional. She crossed every t and dotted every i to ensure I had the safest, most successful procedure possible. Dr. Russell is meticulous and a true master of her craft, not just in sculpting and transforming bodies, but in genuinely caring for her patients.
Her bedside manner is kind and affirming. She welcomes all my questions—and I have tons of them—and never makes me feel rushed. I consulted with multiple plastic surgeons, but from the moment I met her, I knew she was the one.
Her healing protocols are incredibly specific, and at 2.5 weeks post-op, I feel fantastic. I have nothing but positive things to say about my pre-op experience, surgery day, post-op care, and recovery. This is not an easy procedure to bounce back from, but her protocols and detailed instructions have made everything go as smoothly as possible.
I'm already planning at least two more procedures with her, and I expect them to go just as well. For anyone considering plastic surgery in the Bay Area who's willing to be patient (she won't rush through multiple surgeries at once because your health is her top priority), I cannot recommend Dr. Russell enough.
P.S. For anyone considering this surgery, I highly recommend having a trusted & loving caretaker with you for at least the first 7-10 days. I also highly recommend a nurse for the first 24 hours. I worked with Lidys Lopez, RN of Zen Concierge Nursing & she was fabulous; I continue to see her for lymphatic massage.
