Erica Lugo is a wife, mother, business owner, entrepreneur, cancer survivor, and fitness advocate, but you’ll most likely recognize her from being a coach on the Biggest Loser!
After a dramatic transformation of her own, she decided to come to Athenix to have her loose skin removed.
“I’ve worked really hard to lose 160 lbs. I’m proud of the muscle I’ve built and I’m more proud that I’ve been able to keep the weight off for 5 years [but] loose skin has been apart of my journey.”
“I’ve always been okay with [my loose skin]. It’s been my battle scar, but the more I begin to build muscle and the leaner I get the more loose skin builds up. No amount of exercise or nutrition will help the loose skin pockets on my hips and stomach.”
“Only during the lockdown when I started running and doing a ton of body weight exercises did the loose skin start becoming bothersome. My skin would rub against skin and cause rashes. My long runs were no longer enjoyable after having to constantly rub cream on my rashes. After realizing it was starting to interfere with me and my fitness goals, did I say… ‘it’s got to go!’ [Now], I’m loving the changes I’m seeing in my body. My only regret is I didn’t do it sooner!”
“Athenix, THANK you for simply being the organization you are. You’ve given me exactly what I’ve always wanted. A new start, a new found confidence and care that a person could only dream of!”

Biggest Loser trainer shares own weight-loss journey
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Athenix cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures are nationally recognized as some of the best in the country. Athenix has been featured on news outlets such as ABC, NBC, FOX and many more. We stay up to date on safety, trends and technology to remain the top choice for cosmetic and plastic surgery on the west coast.
Below you will find our collection of media videos featuring our top cosmetic and plastic surgery practices.

Playboy Playmate, Teela LaRoux appears on yet another cover.
You always remember your first—especially your first Playboy Centerfold unveiling. Watch July 2019 Playmate Teela LaRoux see her Centerfold for the first time ever.
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Access Hollywood Catches up with Dr. Dry
Access Hollywood catches up with Dr. Gavin Dry to discuss Erica Lugo’s loose skin removal surgery after losing 150 pounds. Dr. Gavin Dry shares, “Erica’s an amazing individual. She’s highly motivated, highly dedicated. She did fantastic… the most difficult thing was to keep her down. She wants to be constantly on the go and constantly moving.” Erica had nearly 9 pounds of skin removed and says, “It’s very liberating… I don’t have any loose skin to tuck and hide. I’m really excited… to go to Miami at the end of the month and wear bikinis for the first time and spend that time with my husband.”
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People has the exclusive on Biggest Loser trainer, Erica Lugo’s skin removal journey!
Erica Lugo has no regrets about getting a tummy tuck.
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3 inspiring weight-loss tips from a woman who lost 122 pounds in her 40s
If we get our minds out of the way, we’re unstoppable, said Georgia Carlton.
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#AthenixGivesBack: Athenix Gifts Complimentary Life-Changing Aesthetic Procedure to 'Inspirational Hero'
Each year, through its #AthenixGivesBack campaign, Athenix gives back to the community by donating its services to inspirational women...
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Radio Personality, Lisa Foxx talks “My Personal Journey with the Orbera Gastric Balloon”
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Rianna Carpenter, aka “Combat Barbie” Shows Off Her Amazing Figure As She Poses For Another Magazine Cover
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Emmy nominated executive producer, Tamra Simmons gets ready for her big night by visiting Athenix.
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Kristinia DeBarge, singer, song writer, actress, former “Growing Up Hip Hop” star, and now makeup mogul pays Athenix a visit.
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Athenix featured on The Doctors
Athenix plastic surgeon Dr. Catherine Begovic was featured on The Doctors TV show on Friday 1/13/2012. In this segment Dr. Begovic repairs a previous liposuction using Micro-Body Contouring.
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New procedure to help people lose weight adds to the stomach instead of shrinking it
The Gastric Balloon is typically left in the stomach for about six months. That is about how long it would take stomach acids to start breaking down the material.
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Dr Lisa Precht from Athenix on New Day Northwest
Dr Lisa Precht from Athenix shares different body sculpting options. Many people resolve to lose weight in the new year, but for some men and women, exercise can only go so far to trim pockets of fat. Some folks are turning to minimally invasive treatments, like Micro-body Contouring, to reshape and firm their figures. The doctors at Athenix do a top-notch job of helping patients achieve their best results, with very little pain and downtime.
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Athenix featured on ABC News with Dr. Kevin Ciresi
Dr. Kevin Ciresi, a board certified plastic surgeon at Athenix, discusses with ABC News how do-it-yourself cosmetic treatments can have disastrous results.
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Athenix surgeon helps a Fresno woman find her smile after a congenital facial defect
This Fresno woman received a complex facial surgery from Athenix, allowing her to smile again. She was born with a facial defect that prevented her from being able to smile.
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Athenix surgeon offers to help fix a woman’s congenital facial defect
This woman was born with a facial defect that prevented her from smiling. Our accomplished surgeon at Athenix offered to help address her defect, allowing her to smile freely.
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Seattle's King 5: Mommy Makeover
Seattle's King 5 talks to Dr. Hardeep Dhaliwal of the Athenix about the cosmetic surgery procedures know as Mommy Makeover.
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Athenix on ABC 30 Fresno California
The fastest growing cosmetic surgeries aren’t surgeries at all. More people are choosing non-invasive treatments to save thousands of dollars, while still getting a makeover.
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NBC affiliate KSEE 24, discuss breast augmentation at Athenix
Kat McGee from Athenix joins KSEE 24's Alex Delgado and patient Kara to discuss the latest advances in Breast Augmentation.
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FOX Q13 - Seattle Segment 1
Kacie from FOX Q13 follows our patient through the process of loosing her hard to target "trouble spots" with Micro-Body Contouring. Dr. Precht discusses the process and has some quick words of advice to her patient, "Get ready to shrink!"
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FOX Q13 - Seattle Segment 2
Kacie from FOX Q13 follows our patient through the process of Micro-Body Contouring - a gentler, less invasive way to remove fat from the body. Melissa learns about the specific technology used, as she goes in for her own less invasive surgery.
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FOX Q13 - Seattle Segment 3
Meeting up with patient Melissa, as she goes through her Micro-Body Contouring procedure. She discusses, " During my consultation, I felt so confident in the procedure and the staff. I've worked out my whole life and I eat right, and I'm over 40 now, and I'm having a hard time loosing my muffin top. There's only so much I can do on my own."
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FOX Q13 - Seattle Segment 4
We take a walk through the process of Micro-Body Contouring with our patient Melissa and Dr. Lisa Precht.
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FOX Q13 - Seattle Segment 5
Catching up with Melissa just weeks after her Micro-Body Contouring procedure. Dr. Lisa Precht explains how she was able to get her patient amazing results and get her back to work in only a few days. Melissa mentions, "I had the procedure on Friday, and was back to work on Monday!"
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Dr. Precht featured on New Day Northwest
Dr. Lisa Precht is joined with her patient, Carolyn, to discuss her fantastic results achieved with Micro-Body Contouring.
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New Day Northwest features Athenix Body Sculpting
Even if you're at your ideal weight, you may have issues that diet and exercise won't change. Athenix can directly target those specific areas and remove the fat for good with micro instruments.
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Better Northwest features Athenix Body Sculpting
No matter how much you diet and exercise, you may still have those persistent areas of fat that just won't go away. At Athenix, we have just the right procedure for you - we specialize in body contouring, a less invasive way to rid those areas of fat for good.
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Central Valley Today features Athenix Body Sculpting
Even if you work really hard, having flat abs is nearly impossible, especially after you've had children. Kat McGee, from Athenix Body Sculpting explains the latest advances in cosmetic surgery.
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What you should know before considering cosmetic surgery
Former patients of a Fresno doctor have filed complaints with California's medical board, after they say they were damaged or disfigured by SmartLipo, laser-assisted fat removal procedures. The women say they were excited by the half-off deals and for the self-esteem boost these SmartLipo procedures were going to give them. Instead, they say all they got for their money was pain and suffering...
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Athenix Body Sculpting Commercial
Uncover the body you’ve always wanted. At Athenix, we help you have the body you’ve always dreamed of without the downtime and difficult recovery of traditional liposuction and plastic surgery.
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Susie's Patient Testimonial about Athenix
I did a lot of research on the internet about the doctors at Athenix and felt very confident about my decision. They explained everything and they were very thorough. Everybody was so great, and the whole procedure was very calming. Now, I feel confident – absolutely confident.
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