Daniel J Farrugia MD PhD FACS – Liposuction, Fat Transfer, BBL in Chicago
Whether in person or virtual, your consultation is currently free of charge.
If you’re looking to turn the clock back on your body, the best way to start is with a consultation at BodyLuxe. Click the Consultation Form button to start your journey.
For clients within driving distance of Chicago, we highly recommend scheduling an in-person consultation. An in-person visit allows Dr. Farrugia to perform a physical assessment, ensuring that we develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and goals. Visiting our office also lets you experience our state-of-the-art facilities and meet our dedicated team, enhancing your confidence in the care you will receive.
Consultations are relaxed without a pressure sales offer. Whether in-person or virtual, you will walk out of the office educated and comfortable with our process.
The journey to your dream self doesn’t always need to start in an office. For our out-of-state patients, it can begin right from the comfort of your living room.
In a world where convenience is paramount, we’re delighted to offer our out-of-state patients a seamless and flexible solution to discuss your aesthetic goals. You can now embark on your transformation journey with a phone or video consultation. At BodyLuxe, we’re committed to delivering exceptional results and unmatched care that you deserve.
Our consultation appointments are highly sought after. As a courtesy, we waive our consultation fee to offer a one-time complimentary consultation, whether virtual or in-person. However, if you cancel or reschedule within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment, or fail to show up, the full nonrefundable consultation fee will become due. This fee will need to be paid upon rescheduling and can then be applied toward your procedure cost if you choose to move forward with booking your procedure. We value your time and ask for the same consideration in return.
Our Complimentary Consultation Process is respectful of your time.
Rather than have you come into the office just to spend an hour filling in paperwork, or ask you a multitude of questions over the phone, we have simplified our intake form so you can easily complete them on a mobile phone, tablet or computer in the privacy and comfort of your own home.
You can rest assured our forms are HIPAA secure and your images will only be seen by our trusted staff. Once we review your information, we will contact you to review your goals and provide more information. It’s as simple as that!
Procedures start at approx. $4,000. We are currently offering fat removal from the neck and chin for $4,495 (includes the cost of Renuvion skin tightening to help you achieve a ‘snatched’ and defined jaw line).
Inform us what you're looking for, your goals and priorities in this guided form. Tell us how we are allowed to contact you.
Use this streamlined form to help us get to know your health history so we can treat you in a safe and effective manner.
Please upload 2 views of each body area of interest to your secure folder using your phone camera so we can advise you properly.
Once you send in your initial welcome form, you will receive a secure link to your mobile phone and email that opens a secure private folder on your phone or on your computer. While on your phone, you can snap photos directly into this folder or upload them later from your photo library. You will only be able to see the uploaded photos for 5 minutes until they are automatically moved to another secure location.
- Frontal View: Stand straight, don’t suck in your stomach or flex.
- Posterior (Back) View: Turn away from the camera and stand up straight.
- Lateral View: Stand sideways to the camera for left and right views.
- Frontal View: Stand straight with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Oblique View: Turn slightly to the left and right for oblique views to focus on the hip dips.
- Lateral View: Stand sideways to the camera for left and right views.
- Posterior View: Back up to the camera, ensuring the entire lower body is in the frame.
- Frontal View: Stand straight with your arms slightly away from your body.
- Oblique View: Turn slightly to the left and then right, with arms still slightly away from the body.
- Lateral View: Stand sideways to the camera for left and right views.
- Please tie your hair in the back
- Frontal View: Face the camera directly, maintain a neutral expression, and look straight ahead.
- Profile View: Turn your head to the left and then to the right for profile shots. Keep your eyes straight ahead.
- Oblique View: Provide a 3/4 view from both sides by turning your head slightly towards the camera.
We will send a private link to your phone to a secure folder that you can snap photos directly into using your phone.
An in-person consultation accomplishes the same goals as a virtual consultation, with the added benefit of an in-person physical exam instead of relying on photos.
Even if you proceed with a virtual consultation, Dr Farrugia will still examine you the day of surgery where you will have the opportunity to go over the points that were discussed during the virtual consultation, and ask any question about the indications, benefits, risks and alternatives of the procedure.
Preparing for the In-Person Consultation
List Your Questions and Concerns: Before coming in for your consultation, make a list of any questions or concerns you may have. This will ensure that you remember to discuss all relevant points with Dr. Farrugia.
Bring Your Medical Records: If you have any existing medical records that may be relevant to the procedure, bring these with you to the consultation.
During the Consultation
Initial Discussion: Dr. Farrugia will start with a general discussion about your aesthetic goals, concerns, and lifestyle. This is an opportunity for him to understand what you hope to achieve with plastic surgery.
Medical Examination: Depending on the procedure you’re interested in, Dr. Farrugia may perform a physical examination of the relevant area(s). This allows him to better assess your suitability for the procedure.
Procedure Discussion: Dr. Farrugia will then discuss in detail the potential procedure(s) that could help you meet your goals. This includes discussing the benefits, risks, possible outcomes, and alternatives.
Question and Answer Session: Dr. Farrugia will provide time for you to ask any questions you may have. Remember, no question is too minor or insignificant. It’s important to fully understand what to expect.
Next Steps: If you decide to proceed, Dr. Farrugia will explain the next steps, which may include further tests, scheduling the procedure, pre-operative preparation, and recovery expectations.
We are committed to ensuring your consultation is a comfortable and informative experience. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team if you have any further questions.
Looking forward to seeing you soon! Start the process now.
Are you interested in applying for financing to break up your procedure price into low monthly payments over one or two years? We partner with Cherry Payments, PatientFi and CareCredit.
Once we have reviewed your medical history and your photographs, we will contact you to schedule your virtual consultation at a time that is convenient for you.
Scheduling the Consultation
Meeting Link: Once the date and time is confirmed, you will receive a meeting invitation link through email. This email will also contain information about how to join the meeting. We use Zoho Meeting to conduct the consultation. You can download the secure app on your phone on both Apple and Android devices. The link for download will be in the emails. You can also use Zoho Meeting in any web browser as long as you have a web cam attached to your computer.
Preparing for Your Consultation
List Your Questions and Concerns: Before your consultation, whether virtual or in-person, make a list of any questions or concerns you may have. This will ensure that you remember to discuss all relevant points with Dr. Farrugia.
Prepare Your Medical Records: If you have any existing medical records that may be relevant to the procedure, it would be best if you could scan them before the consultation and upload them to your private folder so that we can review them prior to your consultation so that we can advise you effectively.
Conducting the Virtual Consultation
Prepare Your Space: Choose a quiet, well-lit room for the consultation to ensure privacy and a good video quality. Ensure your internet connection is stable.
Access the Meeting: Click on the Zoho Meeting link at the scheduled time to join the meeting. You may need to download the Zoho Meeting application or plugin, depending on your device.
Video and Audio Check: Once you’ve joined the meeting, please check your video and audio settings to make sure everything is working correctly. Our clinic staff can assist you with any technical difficulties.
Consultation: During the consultation, we will discuss your goals, concerns, and medical history in more detail. We’ll also provide an initial assessment of the possible procedures and outcomes. We will discuss potential surgical options, risks, benefits, and a preliminary cost estimate, as well as the proposed next steps.
Questions and Answers: Feel free to ask any questions you have about the procedure, recovery, costs, or any other aspect of the surgery. We want to ensure you have all the information you need to make an informed decision.
If you decide to move forward after the consultation, we will discuss the next steps, which may include in-person examination, scheduling the procedure, and preparation instructions. We may recommend further diagnostic tests or preoperative clearance from your physician(s) if you have certain medical conditions.
Are you interested in applying for financing to break up your procedure price into low monthly payments over one or two years with ZERO interest? We partner with Cherry and PatientFi for our financing. We also accept CareCredit.
An in-person consultation allows Dr Farrugia to perform a thorough physical examination, which is crucial for assessing your specific body contours and skin elasticity. This hands-on evaluation enables us to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs, something that isn't fully achievable through a virtual consultation.
Yes, face-to-face meetings facilitate more effective communication. Being physically present allows for better interpretation of non-verbal cues, immediate clarification of concerns, and a more personal connection with Dr. Farrugia, all of which contribute to a more satisfying consultation experience. With that being said, our video consultations are performed using state-of-the-art video technology and allows Dr. Farrugia to draw on your photos to highlight aspects of the treatment plan.
Absolutely. Certain assessments require physical contact, such as assessing tissue firmness, muscle separation/diastasis, and evaluating skin tone and texture. These critical assessments help ensure the most effective and safe treatment options are selected for you.
If you have questions not related to our services you can write to us here.
As long as you have trouble with fatty spots in or around your abdominal area that you want to remove, this is the procedure for you. We have no BMI or age restrictions, so don't hesitate to schedule your free consultation today! .
Regardless of your goals, Dr Farrugia makes sure only to target the pockets of fat preventing you from looking your best. See for yourself in both our testimonials and before-and-after photos.
We typically require three post-op appointments. The first appointment takes place within one week of the procedure, the second about three months afterward, and the last roughly six months after.
Our consultation appointments are highly sought after. As a courtesy, we waive our consultation fee to offer a one-time complimentary consultation, whether virtual or in-person. However, if you cancel or reschedule within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment, or fail to show up, the full nonrefundable consultation fee will become due. This fee will need to be paid upon rescheduling and can then be applied toward your procedure cost if you choose to move forward with booking your procedure. We value your time and ask for the same consideration in return.
We do not accept insurance for our procedures because this is an elective treatment.
We do offer multiple financing options such as Cherry Payments, PatientFi or CareCredit including our best offer right now - pay over 2 full years (24 months) with ZERO interest.
The full amount must be paid or financed at least one week before your scheduled procedure date. We also accept all major credit cards, Zelle, Venmo and wire transfers.
We do not have in-house financing, but if you’d rather not use any of the lenders offered, you can choose to make your payment as you go. With this option, the full amount must be paid before we can schedule your procedure.
Applying for a payment plan is like applying for a medical line of credit or credit card. The process is simple and only takes a few minutes.
We work with numerous different lenders that will pay the price of your procedure in full, depending on your credit, and you can pay them back monthly. We work with Cherry Payments, PatientFi and CareCredit. Applying is simple and online. Applying for Cherry and PatientFi will not affect your credit so you can apply to both.
We do not have in-house financing, but if you’d rather not use any of the lenders offered, you can choose to make your payment as you go. With this option, the full amount must be paid before we can schedule your procedure.