Dr Keen » Facelift: Info, Prices, Photos, Reviews, Q&A

Name: Angela Keen, MD
Last name: Keen
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2000
Years experience: 23
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Angela Keen, MD
Address: 2750 Cottonwood Pkwy.
Address suite: Ste. 540
Phone: +1 801-278-9062
City: Cottonwood Heights
State: Utah
Zip Code: 84121
Country: US
Statement: Aesthetic surgery is the focus of my board certified practice. I want to listen with no sense of judgement, pressure, or false promise. I will also help you look healthy – not unnatural. I pride myself on counseling, caring and creating beautiful work.
Consulting Fees: 100$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers:

Offer #1: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
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Clinical Privileges:

Memorial Hermann Medical Center The Woodlands, CHI/St. Luke’s Hospital The Woodlands, Houston Methodist Hospital The Woodlands

Angela Keen, MD

Education:

Undergraduate: Duke University, 1987
Graduate: NASA Student Researchers Program, 1993
Medical: MD, University of North Carolina Medical School, 1995

Postdoc Training:

Residencies:
Surgery, The University of Utah Medical School, 2001
Plastic Surgery, University of Utah Medical School, 2003
Fellowship:
Howard Hughes, 1993
Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery with Dr. Louis Morales, Primary Children’s Hospital, 2004

Member of:

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Board Certification:

Angela Margaret Keen (ABMSUID -714313)

Viewed: 8/6/2008
Day of birth:
4/22/1965

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/1/2007 – 12/31/2017
American Board of Surgery
Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 6/4/2002 – 7/1/2012
Education: 1995 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 3709th Ave Ste 200Salt Lake City, UT 84103-3185 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 40.6322015,-111.8133546

Primary location:

Location name: Salt Lake City
State: UT
Country: US
Map point: 40.7716,-111.8880005

Treatments:

Arm Lift
Belly Button Surgery
Belotero
Body Lift
Botox
Botox for Migraines
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 Reduction
Brow Lift
Butt Augmentation
Butt Lift
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
Clitoral Hood Reduction
CO2 Laser
CoolMini
CoolSculpting
Dermal Fillers
Drainless Tummy Tuck
Dysport
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facelift Revision
Facial
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Fractional Laser
Genioplasty
Gynecomastia Surgery
Hand Rejuvenation
Hyaluronidase
Inspira Breast Implants
IPL
Juvederm
Kybella
Labia Puffing
Labiaplasty
Latisse
Lip Fillers
Lip Lift
Lip Reduction
Lip Surgery
Lipoma Removal
Liposuction
Liposuction Revision
Lower Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mole Removal
Mommy Makeover
Natrelle Breast Implants
Neck Lift
Nipple Surgery
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Neck Lift
Nonsurgical Nose Job
Panniculectomy
Permanent Makeup
Radiesse
Restylane
Restylane Defyne
Restylane Lyft
Restylane Refyne
Restylane Silk
Retin-A
RHA Collection Fillers
Salicylic Peel
Scar Removal
Sculptra
Sientra Breast Implants
Skin Rejuvenation
SkinPen
SMAS Facelift
Thigh Lift
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Volbella
Vollure
Voluma
Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Awards:

University of North Carolina School of Medicine Merit Award 1993
Plastic Surgery Education Foundation Grant 1993
President of Salt Lake Surgical Society 2014-2015
Advisory Board Member Skinworks

Rating: 4.7
Profile views: 22691
Answer count: 209
Review count: 76
1 star count: 3
5 star count: 12
Total star count: 15
Star rating: 3.3094584809564
Lead count last three months: 1
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Aug 12, 2008
Profile modified: Aug 25, 2021
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Feb 20, 2018
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Salt Lake City, UT, US. GPS coordinates: 40.7716,-111.8880005

Latest ratings of treatments

Sientra Breast Implants (Aug 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Breast Augmentation (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Mommy Makeover (Sep 2016) – 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 Implants (May 2013) – 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 Reduction (Oct 2019) – Overall rating: 1/5
IPL (Sep 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: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Facelift (Sep 2019) – 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)
Restylane Lyft (Jul 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Facial (Jul 2019) – 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)
Mommy Makeover (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (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: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Mar 2017) – 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)
Labiaplasty (Nov 2017) – 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 Fat Transfer (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Labiaplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 4/5
Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mommy Makeover (Oct 2016) – 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: 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
Breast Augmentation (Jun 2016) – Overall rating: 0/5
Lip Surgery (Feb 2016) – 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)
Tummy Tuck (Dec 2021) – 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 Augmentation (Sep 2023) – 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)
Liposuction (Dec 2017) – 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)
Tummy Tuck (Sep 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: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Sientra Breast Implants Prices

$6800 – Aug 14, 2020
$6800 – Aug 14, 2020

Breast Augmentation Prices

$10000 – Oct 9, 2023
$6300 – Mar 10, 2017 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6200 – Jun 24, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$5500 – Sep 2023 – Salt Lake City, UT
$5600 – Jan 3, 2014 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6500 – Sep 2023 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6000 – Mar 2, 2018 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6200 – Jun 24, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6800 – Aug 14, 2020
$6450 – Dec 14, 2018
$6450 – Dec 14, 2018
$6450 – Dec 14, 2018
$6450 – Dec 14, 2018
$6450 – Dec 14, 2018
$6450 – Dec 14, 2018
$6450 – Dec 14, 2018
$6450 – Dec 14, 2018
$5500 – Oct 2018 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6000 – Mar 2, 2018 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6000 – Mar 2, 2018 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6000 – Mar 2, 2018
$6300 – Mar 10, 2017 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6300 – Mar 10, 2017 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6500 – Sep 2017 – Salt Lake City, UT
$5500 – Sep 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6200 – Jun 24, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$5600 – Jan 3, 2014 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6500 – Nov 2012 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6500 – Nov 2012 – Salt Lake City, UT
$5500 – Nov 2012 – Salt Lake City, UT

Mommy Makeover Prices

$15784 – Sep 22, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$16000 – May 11, 2018
$16439 – Oct 14, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$16000 – Apr 26, 2017
$13150 – Sep 28, 2011 – Salt Lake City, UT
$12500 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$15000 – Dec 21, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$16439 – Oct 14, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$21800 – Aug 7, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT
$16000 – May 11, 2018
$16000 – May 11, 2018
$15500 – Jun 8, 2012 – Western US
$16000 – Apr 26, 2017
$16000 – Apr 26, 2017
$15000 – Dec 21, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$16200 – Sep 1, 2017 – Salt Lake City, UT
$15000 – Dec 21, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$15000 – Dec 21, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$15000 – Dec 21, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$15000 – Dec 21, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$16200 – Sep 1, 2017 – Salt Lake City, UT
$16200 – Sep 1, 2017 – Salt Lake City, UT
$15784 – Sep 22, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$15784 – Sep 22, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$16439 – Oct 14, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$21000 – Apr 1, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$21000 – Apr 1, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$21000 – Apr 1, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$15000 – Mar 6, 2014 – Salt Lake City, UT
$18000 – Apr 1, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$21800 – Aug 7, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT
$21800 – Aug 7, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT
$12500 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$12500 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$12500 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$12500 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$12500 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$12500 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$12500 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$12500 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$11700 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$11700 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$11700 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$11700 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$11700 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$11700 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$11700 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$11700 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$11700 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$11700 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$11700 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$11700 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$11700 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$11700 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$11700 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$11700 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$11700 – Apr 7, 2011 – salt lake city
$11700 – Apr 8, 2011 – salt lake city

Breast Implants Prices

$2700 – May 23, 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT
$2700 – May 23, 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT

Breast Reduction Prices

$6401 – Mar 28, 2018 – Salt Lake City, UT
$11000 – Mar 30, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$8000 – Sep 2023 – Sandy, UT
$6401 – Mar 28, 2018 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6401 – Mar 28, 2018 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6401 – Mar 28, 2018 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6401 – Mar 28, 2018 – Salt Lake City, UT
$9400 – Nov 11, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$9400 – Nov 11, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6700 – Aug 16, 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6700 – Aug 16, 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT
$11000 – Mar 30, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$11000 – Mar 30, 2016 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6700 – Aug 16, 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT
$8000 – Dec 2013 – Sandy, UT
$8000 – Dec 2013 – Sandy, UT
$8000 – Dec 2013 – Sandy, UT
$8000 – Dec 2013 – Sandy, UT
$3900 – Aug 16, 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT
$3900 – Aug 16, 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT
$5500 – Aug 16, 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT

Facelift Prices

$8000 – Sep 2023 – Salt Lake City, UT
$8000 – Oct 2018 – Salt Lake City, UT
$13 – Feb 27, 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT
$8000 – Feb 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT

Facial Prices

$125 – Jul 16, 2019
$125 – Jul 16, 2019
$125 – Jul 16, 2019

Labiaplasty Prices

$2000 – Nov 10, 2017 – Salt Lake City, UT
$4000 – Aug 6, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT
$2000 – Nov 10, 2017 – Salt Lake City, UT
$2000 – Nov 10, 2017 – Salt Lake City, UT
$4000 – Aug 6, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT
$4000 – Aug 6, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT
$4000 – Aug 6, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT
$4000 – Aug 6, 2015 – Salt Lake City

Tummy Tuck Prices

$10000 – Sep 30, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT
$10000 – Sep 30, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT
$10000 – Sep 30, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT

Breast Implant Removal Prices

$3000 – Nov 5, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT
$3000 – Nov 5, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT
$2500 – Nov 5, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT
$2500 – Nov 5, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT

Liposuction Prices

$6001 – Dec 8, 2017 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6001 – Dec 8, 2017 – Salt Lake City, UT
$6001 – Dec 8, 2017 – Salt Lake City, UT

Breast Lift Prices

$4600 – Sep 2023 – Salt Lake City, UT
$7000 – Apr 4, 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT
$4600 – Oct 2018 – Salt Lake City, UT
$7000 – Apr 4, 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT
$7000 – Apr 4, 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT
$4600 – May 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT

Injectable Fillers Prices

$600 – Jul 16, 2019
$900 – Mar 1, 2022
$900 – Mar 1, 2022
$900 – Mar 1, 2022
$600 – Jul 16, 2019
$600 – Jul 16, 2019

Breast Implant Revision Prices

$11800 – Feb 11, 2015 – Utah, UT
$12500 – Apr 14, 2017 – Salt Lake City, UT
$12500 – Apr 14, 2017 – Salt Lake City, UT
$11800 – Feb 11, 2015 – Utah, UT
$11800 – Feb 11, 2015 – Utah, UT

Perlane Prices

$1200 – Aug 14, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT
$1200 – Aug 14, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT
$1200 – Aug 14, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT

Other Prices

$13 – Feb 27, 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT

Eyelid Surgery Prices

$4500 – Dec 2012 – Salt Lake City, UT
$4500 – Dec 2012 – Salt Lake City, UT

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Doctor's answers

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Suggestions for Mommy Makeover procedure, please? b

surgical options after weight loss
Feb 24, 2019

Now that your weight is stable and at a point that you are happy, it's a great time to have surgery. Make sure you are also fit from a nutritional and physical endurance standpoint. Tummy tuck is a very powerful surgery and as long as you find a safe surgeon, I think it is good for your long term health. It's a big surgery however, so be very careful about how many additional procedures you add. Based on your photos, it looks like removal of skin around your entire waist, front and back,...

Should I just be patient and keep waiting at 10 weeks post-op?

breast symmetry after implants
Feb 17, 2019

It is important for any patient to know that asymmetry is normal and completely unavoidable. A 30 cc difference in your breast implants should be very subtle unless your body has other symmetry issues, which it probably does. The shape of your rib cage, the strength of your muscle, the amount of surgical inflammation, and the amount of loose skin or fat on one side versus the other are only part of the reason why one side might be different. If you look for asymmetry you can always find it....

Will Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield cover a breast reduction?

insurance coverage for breast reduction
Nov 11, 2018

Breast reduction surgery has significant health benefits for anyone who suffers due to their breast size. However, acquiring insurance coverage is very complicated, most likely to purposely limit the amount of payments toward this surgery. First, you need to contact your insurance carrier. They will tell you this is a covered benefit, however there are always limitations to the coverage. As long as you are talking to the right (experienced/knowledgeable) person they should be able to give y...

Do I really need to wear the uncomfortable breast band?

wearing a bra band after breast augmentation
Oct 28, 2018

I have found that bra bands after surgery help reduce some of the bruising and swelling in the first 3 days after breast augmentation for most people. When the band is situated on the top half of the breast, it also gives some compression to the muscle if you have submuscular implants. Compression/pressure encourages relaxation of the muscle for both improved comfort and aesthetics. Some people have continued muscle spasm for weeks, others have minimal so each person has a different...

Should I get a facelift to correct fat grafting?

solutions for uneven facial fat grafting
Sep 1, 2018

Well performed facelift surgery is one of the best most natural looking solutions for smoothing skin and supporting lower eyelids. From the limited views of your face, you could benefit from more volume. It's possible the best option for you is to have your prior fat grafting made more even with an additional session of fat or possibly other fillers? Best wishes!

I’m worried about my clitoris looking uneven after Labiaplasty. Should I get a clitoral hood reduction?

labiaplasty and clitoral hood
Jul 16, 2018

Labiaplasty is an extremely rewarding surgery for all women who suffer from irritation of inner labia which hang below the outer labia. The clitoral hood will appear imbalanced/unnatural if it is not also trimmed. The problem exists for women whose clitoris will become too exposed if too much tissue is removed. There is a limit to skin removal because a natural balanced appearance is typically as important as removal of the symptomatic hanging tissue. Surgeons who are not comfortable...

Labia trimming? Labiaplasty

Am I a candidate for labiaplasty?
Jul 8, 2018

Based on your photos and complaints, I expect you will be extremely happy with a labiaplasty. Do some research so you can ask the right questions in order to chose your surgeon carefully. Best wishes!!

Tummy tuck, just lipo, or other?

what to do if you aren't ready for a tummy tuck?
Jul 8, 2018

Your photo shows stretched out muscles and extra skin which is exactly what can be treated best with tummy tuck. However you want more children and you are young. This isn't the answer you might be hoping for, but I recommend setting some fitness goals with professional help, and I bet you can be very happy with an improvement that will be life changing and a lot less risky and expensive - not to mention healthy for your future pregnancies. It will also help you get the most out of a tummy ...

Nexplanon Removal with Breast Augmentation?

Removal of implanted devices other than breast implants.
May 28, 2018

Plastic surgeons typically have very excellent tissue handling skill and are a great resource if you require removal of implanted devices or other foreign objects during your scheduled surgery. The important issue is to ensure that you have full approval of the physician who inserted the device and communication between that physician and your surgeon prior to the planned removal. There may also be an added cost as this will increase the time of your surgery.

Pre-op Lipo and mommy makeover in 3 days. I fell and bruised my thigh really badly. Will this be a prob

mommy makeover safety
May 28, 2018

It is very good of you to question whether your injury will affect your surgery. In order to have the most safe recovery/result, it is important to be in optimal health. Changing your medications (especially hormones), having other surgeries, or coming down with an infection prior to surgery should prompt a conversation with your surgeon as these things could conflict with the safety of your healing from any surgery, but especially a big surgery such as mommy makeover. A bruise on an area...

Labiaplasty and hood reduction, 6 days post op. Hood looks split and uneven, is it normal?

scars and healing after labiaplasty
Mar 5, 2018

Thank you for sharing your photos and concern. It is good to remember that 6 days is very early after surgery. At this early stage, you have a "surgical wound" not a scar. There will be a lot of change in your tissues and as the swelling reduces and as the wound is replaced by a scar. This area heals very wel,l so try to be patient. In my experience, some labiaplasty patients are interested in minor revisions in order to adjust the cosmetic result. This is not hard to do, but really can't ...

From 34DD to B. Will I really be that small?

cup size after breast reduction
Mar 4, 2018

For good reason, knowing what to expect about cup size is one of the most common questions with breast reduction. In my experience, this is also one of the most difficult questions to answer. Many of the symptoms of large breasts are related to how loose/saggy they are, not just how large they are. Insurance companies only track the amount of tissue that is removed, so it puts physicians in a difficult place in terms of being able to ensure insurance coverage. You may receive a lot of...

Would Skintyte help my loose skin or do I need a tummy tuck? If so, would a mini tummy tuck be enough?

options for loose abdominal skin
Mar 4, 2018

Removing excess skin seems to be the only sure way to tighten skin of the abdomen. Mini tummy tucks are usually only OK if the amount the stomach has flattened/shrunk was also mini and if all the loose skin seems to be below the belly button. I completely understand why a patient would be resistant to having a full tummy tuck. Cost, risk, scar, etc. I will say though that this is an operation which does so much to restore a very important part of female anatomy, those of us who offer this ...

Bad scaring after facelift - two repairs solution, which one should I chose?

scar revisions for facelift
Feb 11, 2018

Scars don't heal well when the skin is too tight. This is the constant issue facing plastic surgeons who are always helping their patients by removing skin to create a tighter more youthful look. It takes a lot of experience and technical expertise to avoid pulled features and bad scar and yet tighten the tissues enough to make the surgery worthwhile. With facelift surgery, using deep tissues to hold the pressure will help avoid these problems. It looks like local scar revision coul...

I am 10 days post-op from abdominoplasty and I have a hard knot on one side, any advice?

hard knot after tummy tuck
Dec 16, 2017

We tell patients that lumps and bumps become more noticeable with time after some surgeries. In terms of lumps, a bit of bruising has started to heal and as it does, it forms a firm area. In most cases, this is very normal. Things to worry about include signs of infection which include a combination of increased tenderness, redness and swelling with or without drainage from the wound and signs of fever. Surgical infections always require a combination of drainage and antibiotics. I thin...