For Dr. Elizabeth Verrico, plastic surgery isn’t about changing who someone is—it’s about helping patients feel more comfortable and confident in the body they’ve worked hard for.
“Every patient has their own story and their own version of confidence,” she says. “My job is to understand what that means for them and to help bring it to life through surgery that feels authentic, not artificial.”
At Azul Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Spa, Dr. Verrico specializes in body contouring and breast surgery, helping patients achieve transformative results through personalized surgical plans performed in Azul’s private surgery center. From post-weight loss body contouring to breast enhancement and reduction procedures, her approach combines technical expertise with an emphasis on natural-looking, proportionate results.
One of the most significant shifts she’s seeing in plastic surgery today is the growing number of patients who have successfully lost weight—many with the help of GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide—but are left with excess skin that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise.
“GLP-1 medications have changed so many lives, but they don’t finish the story,” Dr. Verrico explains. “Body contouring is often the final chapter. It’s where patients get to see the shape they worked so hard for, without the extra skin holding them back.”
For these patients, procedures such as tummy tucks, lower body lifts, arm lifts, and thigh lifts can dramatically improve both comfort and confidence. Because body contouring after major weight loss presents unique surgical considerations, Dr. Verrico’s advanced training in high-BMI aesthetic surgery allows her to safely and thoughtfully tailor procedures to each patient’s anatomy, health history, and goals.
In many cases, she is also able to incorporate advanced skin tightening techniques during liposuction procedures for patients with mild to moderate skin laxity, helping to improve contour and minimize the need for more extensive excisional surgery when appropriate.
Breast surgery is another cornerstone of Dr. Verrico’s practice. Whether a patient is looking to restore volume after pregnancy or weight loss, achieve better proportions through breast augmentation, or alleviate chronic neck, back, and shoulder discomfort with a breast reduction, she believes there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
“Breast surgery is never just about size,” she says. “It’s about balance, proportion, and how a woman feels in her own body—whether that’s after weight loss, after pregnancy, or simply because she’s ready for a change.”
Her fellowship training in plastic surgery, which included both aesthetic and reconstructive breast procedures, allows her to customize surgical plans that prioritize both beautiful results and long-term patient satisfaction.
At Azul, patients benefit from receiving their surgical care in the practice’s private surgery center, allowing for a seamless experience from consultation through surgery and recovery with a dedicated team that knows them personally.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Verrico brings a thoughtful, listen-first approach to every consultation—taking the time to understand what her patients hope to achieve and guiding them toward the procedures that best fit their goals.
“At the end of the day,” she says, “my patients aren’t looking to become someone else. They’re looking to feel more like themselves.”
Dr. Elizabeth Ann Verrico
(239) 415-7576
www.azulbeauty.com