Dr Benson E. L. Timmons, MD Gastonia, North Carolina

Name: Benson E. L. Timmons, MD
Last name: Timmons
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1993
Years experience: 30
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatoloigy
Address: 649 N New Hope Road
Phone: +1 704-866-4005
City: Gastonia
State: North Carolina
Zip Code: 28054
Country: US
Additional Address: 222 N. Lafayette Street, Suite 24
Shelby, NC 28150

1200 Village Harbor Drive
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
Statement: Dr. Benson E. L. Timmons is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Gastonia, North Carolina, serving the greater Charlotte area. Over nearly three decades in practice, Dr. Timmons has performed thousands of aesthetic procedures. He understands that plastic surgery requires a combination of art, creativity, and science to create the best and most natural result.

Dr. Timmons founded Southeastern Plastic Surgery in 1994 and merged with Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology in 2012, to provide more comprehensive patient care.

He has deep expertise in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast, body, and face but is particularly well known for facial aesthetic improvement, body contouring, and breast augmentation.

Dr. Timmons earned his medical degree at East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, North Carolina. To perfect his skills, he went on to complete a residency in General Surgery at North Carolina Memorial Hospitals in Chapel Hill; a residency in Plastic, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery at Duke University Medical Center in Durham; and a Hand Surgery residency at Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville, Kentucky.

Today, Dr. Timmons is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Timmons is known for the time he spends listening to patients. His patients have described his work as “immaculate and seamless,” and praise him for being exceptionally professional, empathetic, and talented.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Caromont Regional Medical Center, Atrium Health
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BS in Zoology, University of North Carolina, Cum Laude
  • Medical: MD, East Carolina School of Medicine, AOA
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, NC Memorial Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
  • Plastic, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Duke University Medical Center
  • Hand, Kleinert Institute For Hand and Microsurgery, Louisville, KY
  • Fellowship: Hand Surgery, Christine M. Kleinert Institute, Jewish Hospital
Member of: 
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

GPS coordinates on map: 35.2749469,-81.1493806

Benson E. L. Timmons, MD

Primary location: 
Location name: Charlotte
State: NC
Country: US
Map point: 35.2314,-80.84580231
Treatments: 
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Arm Lift
  • ArteFill
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Back Lift
  • Belly Button Surgery
  • Belotero
  • Biocorneum
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision
  • Breast Reconstruction with Fat Transfer
  • Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap
  • Breast Reconstruction with TRAM Flap
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Lift
  • Capsular Contracture Treatment
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Filler
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Clitoral Hood Reduction
  • CoolSculpting
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dermapen
  • Diastasis Recti Repair
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earfold
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyebrow Transplant
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Fractional Laser
  • Genioplasty
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Hair Transplant
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Inspira Breast Implants
  • Inverted Nipple Surgery
  • IPL
  • Jeuveau
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Genesis
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Reduction
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Lower Facelift
  • MACS Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mentor Breast Implants
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Pearl Laser
  • Pec Implants
  • Photodynamic Therapy
  • Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
  • Radiesse
  • Renuva
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Sculptra
  • Septoplasty
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • SkinCeuticals
  • SkinMedica
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Tattoo Removal
  • Thigh Lift
  • Titan Laser
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Vaginoplasty
  • Vanquish
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • President, Co-Managing Partner, Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
  • Past President, Gaston County Medical Society
  • Past Chief of Plastic Surgery, Caromont Regional Medical Center
  • Cum Laude, Zoology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Rating: 4.9
Profile views: 7948
Answer count: 28
Review count: 16
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 4
Total star count: 5
Star rating: 3.2160592130893
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Apr 8, 2010
Profile modified: Mar 3, 2022
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 1, 2011
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Charlotte, NC, US. GPS coordinates: 35.2314,-80.84580231

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (Jan 2006) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Jun 2006) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Rhinoplasty (Apr 2012) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 4/5)
  • Facelift (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Sep 2012) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Removal (Nov 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (Feb 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 4/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Oct 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Oct 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 3/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 4/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $3500 – Sep 19, 2012 – North Carolina, NC
  • $3500 – Sep 19, 2012 – North Carolina, NC
  • $3500 – Sep 19, 2012 – North Carolina, NC
  • $3500 – Sep 19, 2012 – North Carolina, NC
  • $3500 – Sep 19, 2012 – North Carolina, NC
  • $10000 – Jul 2012 – Charlotte, NC
  • $10000 – Jul 2012 – Charlotte, NC

Breast Implants Prices

  • $4300 – Jan 13, 2006 – Gastonia, NC
  • $4700 – Feb 18, 2015 – Gastonia, NC
  • $4700 – Feb 18, 2015 – Gastonia, NC
  • $4700 – Feb 18, 2015 – Gastonia, NC
  • $4300 – Jan 13, 2006 – Gastonia, NC
  • $4300 – Jan 13, 2006 – Gastonia, NC

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $3800 – Jun 9, 2006 – Gastonia, NC
  • $5000 – Sep 2023 – Charlotte, NC
  • $5000 – Apr 2021 – Charlotte, NC
  • $5037 – Mar 28, 2018 – Charlotte, NC
  • $5037 – Mar 28, 2018 – Charlotte, NC
  • $5037 – Mar 28, 2018 – Charlotte, NC
  • $4700 – Feb 18, 2015 – Gastonia, NC
  • $3800 – Jun 9, 2006 – Gastonia, NC
  • $5000 – Oct 2012 – Charlotte, NC

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $5000 – Apr 3, 2012 – Gaston, NC
  • $5000 – Apr 3, 2012 – Gaston, NC
  • $40000 – Apr 3, 2012 – Gaston, NC

Facelift Prices

  • $15000 – Jun 2, 2020
  • $15000 – Jun 2, 2020
  • $15000 – Jun 2, 2020

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $6000 – Mar 2020 – Gastonia, NC

Other Prices

  • $3800 – Jun 9, 2006 – Gastonia, NC
  • $40000 – Apr 3, 2012 – Gaston, NC
  • $4300 – Jan 13, 2006 – Gastonia, NC

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology/Gastonia/959 Cox Rd, https://ppsd.com/
Address
959 Cox Rd., Gastonia, North Carolina, US, 28054 (GPS coordinates: 35.2757793,-81.135814)
Phone
+17048667576
Working Hours
Mon: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Created / Modified
Sep 20, 2017 / Jun 16, 2021
Name & Website
Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology/Shelby, https://ppsd.com/
Address
105 Delta Park Dr., Shelby, North Carolina, US, 28150 (GPS coordinates: 35.304392,-81.51271)
Phone
(704) 484-0464
Working Hours
Mon: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Created / Modified
May 27, 2021 / Jun 16, 2021

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Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Can I be a candidate for just tip plasty?
Tip rhinoplasty
Dec 21, 2020
Thank you for the interesting question. There are many things that can be done to improve the appearance of your nose while concentrating on your tip. The cartilage of the tip can be reduced and reshaped to improve the dome and tip defining point. Additionally, a graft on the tip will raise it and reduce the appearance of the dorsal hump. The upper third of your nose appears thin and therefore there would be no reason to break and reshape your bones. Consultation with a board certified...
What can I do about a bone that sticks out on the left nostril?
Caudal Deflection
Dec 20, 2020
Thank you for you interesting question. The septum is a plate of cartilage that separates the two halves of you nasal passages. The most inferior portion (caudal) of you septum is clearly deviated into the right side. This can affect breathing and the external appearance of your nose. A complete examination can help determine the condition of the remaining septum as deflection further up commonly affect breathing. Consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would allow you to...
Filler or surgery? What procedures do you recommend?
Fillers or Surgery?
Dec 19, 2020
Thank you for the excellent question. Your best results would probably be achieved through a combination of fillers and surgery. Correction of jowls and loose skin in the neck would best be corrected by lifting and tightening your skin. This would improve your jaw line and profile. Placing fillers in this area would at best give the appearance of gaining weight. Lifting would also correct positioning of tissue in the cheek improving the appearance of loss of tissue in your lower eyelids that...
My ears are pointy and stick out - Can these be rectified with surgery? If so, how?
Prominent Ear
Jun 7, 2020
Thanks for the great question. You appear to have two separate complaints; pointed tip and prominent ear. If you think of the ear anatomy as two separate components, then ways to correct your concerns may become clearer. The central part of the ear (Concha) is bowl shaped and is surrounded by a "flat" portion (Scapha). Inside the edge (helix) of the scapha in a fold called the antihelix. This fold usually divides into two folds (superior and inferior crus) superiorly forming a...
I'm planning on having a neck/facelift this summer or fall. What other procedures do you recom
Options with facelift
May 17, 2020
Thank you for the excellent question. A full facelift with repositioning of the cheek tissues, liposuction of the neck and jaw line and repositioning (tightening) of the neck muscles would give you an excellent result. You do appear to have asymmetrical positioning of your brows (right higher than left) resulting in asymmetrical appearance of your upper eyelids which could be corrected with endotine brow lift, if that bothers you. Good luck, hope all goes well.
What do you recommend to lift my jowls between a facelift, neck lift, or other?
Face versus neck lift
May 17, 2020
Thank you for the excellent question. Your best result would be a facelift. A properly performed facelift repositions tissue from a plane through your pupils down into and including your neck. As cheek tissue descends with gravity and aging the effect is of a loss of tissue in the lower eyelids with hollowing which you can just see in the first picture. The cheek tissue changes from a gentle "C" lying on it's back to a "V" as can be seen in the first and third picture. This pushes...
What would you recommend to improve my face?
Facial Options
May 17, 2020
Thank you for the excellent question. From you photos, you appear to have fat that could be removed via liposuction to improve your neck and jawline. This could be improved with a facelift to reposition your cheek tissue and correct early jowl formation while repositioning skin to help shape the lower two thirds of you face. A personal consultation with a board certified surgeon can help you with your options. Good luck!
If you’ve lost trust with your surgeon, is it possible to consult with other doctors?
Second Opinions
May 17, 2020
Thank you for the excellent question. There are many reasons to return to your original surgeon including a working knowledge of your original goals and starting point resulting in your original consultation, knowledge of the original procedure performed to achieve your goals and presumed commitment to achieving your goals resulting in consideration towards reducing further financial burden if any touchup procedures or manipulations are required. Having said that, second opinions...
Would a facelift/thread lifts be enough to give me some symmetry?
Facial Asymmetry
May 17, 2020
Thank you four your excellent question. Everybody has some asymmetry which can have multiple causes. From your photographs I believe that non-surgical treatment including soft tissue fillers including fat combined with minimal liposuction and skin tightening would give you the result that you desire while avoiding a facelift.
How long should I wait after Botox, threads and fillers for a facelift?
Facelift after non-surgical facial rejuvenation
May 17, 2020
Botox generally would not alter the design and planning of a face lift. With fillers, it would be best to delay until they have attenuated to facilitate planning and consider fat grafting. If considering a facelift it is best to avoid threads, as I have found that they can definitely affect the procedure and ultimate result. Thanks for the question.
Can weight loss of only 10 pounds reduce volume in face?
Facial aging with volume loss
May 10, 2020
People tend to deposit and lose fat in preferred areas which varies widely by sex and individual. Hormones definitely plays a part in this process. There are interesting studies of twins which demonstrate that a fuller face is perceived as younger. Replacement via fat grafting might be an excellent option for you although, at 51, you might also benefit from lifting as well. A consultation with a board certified surgeon will help direct you to your best options.
How long does a midface lift in which the cheek fat pads are lifted by a suture last?
Midface lifting
May 10, 2020
Thank you for the excellent question. Repositioning of the tissues of the cheek are part of most lifting techniques. Results are generally improved with mobilization and repositioning of the overlying skin. The longevity of any procedure is dependent on multiple factors, both intrinsic (people age at different rates, dependent on inheritance) and extrinsic (environmental factors that we are exposed to such as smoking, sun, stress etc.). Additionally aging does not necessarily occur at a...
What are the most effective procedures available to me to improve/lift my bottom-heavy face an
Options for lower face
May 10, 2020
Thank you for your question. I do not believe that lifting would give you the result that you desire. Liposuction of the neck and jawline would improve the lower face and neck while filler in the cheeks would enhance your facial proportions. Laser resurfacing would smooth and improve your external appearance and a skin maintenance program would help. Consultation with a board certified surgeon can provide a better understanding of the options available. Good luck!
What are some things that'll be very useful to me during my tummy tuck recovery?
Useful things to know after Tummy Tuck
Mar 7, 2020
Thanks for the question. I'm sure that your surgeon will go over your post operative care in detail. There are three simple things to do during this period which will greatly help in the recovery. I refer to these as the three W's as follows:
1. Wind: It is important to take frequent deep sigh breaths to prevent atelectasis and associated temperatures. Patients tend to suppress these sigh breaths after surgery due to the presence of pain. Remaining upright as...
My sagging skin is above my belly button after losing 60 lbs. Will a tummy tuck still work? (p
Correct tummy tuck with excess above belly button
Mar 6, 2020
Thanks for the excellent question. To correct excess above the belly button you should consider a full tummy tuck. In this procedure an incision is placed around your belly button allowing it to stay in its normal location. The tissue above the belly button is then mobilized allowing it to be repositioned inferiorly. Generally all of the skin and fat between the lower incision and the belly button is removed and a new opening is made for your belly button. Your other concern pertains to...

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