The following are excerpts from just a few of the thousands of notes that patients have sent
Dr. Abrams. You can view the complete note, in its entirety, by clicking on the link below each excerpt.
"Dear Dr. Abrams, The accumulation of the fatty tissue around my neck and upper back had become a very serious issue. I spent nearly 18 months searching throughout the world to find a doctor with the surgical skills and experience to successfully remove this fatty tissue and finally resolve this situation. I can't tell you what a burden you have lifted. – As I said in my post surgery appointment with you, it seems quite appropriate that your office is located in "The Miracle Mile".
"Dr. Abrams you have no idea how much you change peoples lives. You changed mine and I can never thank you enough. Thank You”
"Harvey: 1984 I was diagnosed with AIDS. Over the last twenty three years I have probably seen more than a hundred doctors. You stand paramount to the best. Your compassion and sincere desire to help me has changed my life. Thank you for continuing through the many years of your practice to be who you are. The Best. I wish you all the health and happiness that one person can stand for 2008”
"To Dr. Abrams and Staff, Living with AIDS is already very stigmatizing as it is. I don’t ask to look like a movie star – I just want to look like I’m supposed to. Thank you, thank you for giving me the gift of just looking like myself again.”
"Dear Dr. Abrams, The ‘Buffalo’ Hump removal alone feels literally like you lifted the weight of the world off my shoulders. There must be a God and he sends people like you to help the rest of us”
"Going to my local dentist was more complicated than travelling to Los Angeles to have Dr. Abrams remove my "Buffalo" Hump. I experienced no discomfort whatsoever. I am totally and completely thrilled with my result.”
"Dear Harvey, I can’t tell you how much the procedure you did for my facial lipodystrophy has effected my life. I know the confidence I gained from the treatment allowed my true self to shine through. I hadn’t held my head high or made eye contact with guys in a long time. You helped bring my spirit back to life.”
"Dear Dr. Abrams, How can I ever THANK YOU for giving me back my pride and self-esteem?” I have avoided seeing my family for two years, knowing that they would be able to look at my face and instantly know I have AIDS. Thanks to you I am planning to go home at long last. I do believe that there are angels on earth, and one of them is named Harvey Abrams.”
"Dear Dr. Abrams, I would like to personally thank you for giving me the opportunity to feel whole again. Harvey it is very apparent to what lengths you have gone to bring back to our community the ability for us to lift our heads up. I need to express in writing how appreciative I am for what you do and what you have done for me and others.”
"Harvey – I just looked in the mirror and wanted to dash off a quick ‘thank you’ to you. The work to restore my cheeks is making a big difference to me.”
"Dear Harvey, Words really can’t convey what I feel – Your help has changed my life profoundly. It has removed an awful stigma.”
"Dr. Abrams – Once upon a time I thought ( for a few fleeting minutes ) that a mysterious virus was going to steal my dreams, probably soon. It didn’t. 13 years later, and I thought ( for more than a few fleeting minutes ) that disfigurement was going to put me in a state of possibly permanent reclusion. It didn’t. And that’s thanks to you. Thanks to you, I won’t be hiding from life.”
"Dr. Abrams, Thank you so much for restoring my confidence and self-esteem back. May God Bless your work and your staff”
"Harvey, If you ever have a doubt, that you Harvey, are an “Angel” here on earth, just look at the enclosed photos of my before and after. You have given me back my life.”
"Dear Dr. Harvey, Thank you once again being a great guy and changing a life. It’s a good thing you do”
