Dr. Thomas P. Sterry, MD Plastic Surgeon in New York, New York

Name: Thomas P. Sterry, MD
Last name: Sterry
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2001
Years experience: 22
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.drsterry.com/
Business: Thomas P. Sterry, MD
Address: 1080 5th Ave.
Address suite: Ste. 1B
Phone: (646) 681-5246
International phone number: +16466815246
City: New York
State: New York
Zip Code: 10128
Country: US
Statement: As a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Sterry spent 18 years after High School to complete his training here in New York City. Today his cosmetic surgery patients are tailored to look as naturally beautiful as possible by using the least invasive techniques available in any given situation.
Consulting Fees: 200$
Consultation note: The $200 consult fee will be deducted from the cost of surgery
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers: 
Offer #1: $2000 Off Chin Implant/Liposuction Combination
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: Combine Chin/Neck Liposuction with a Chin Implant for a Striking Jawline under local anesthesia and get $2,000 off the total fee. Chin Implants are simple and both procedures are done under local anesthesia routinely in our office. May not be combined with any other offer.

Offer #2: $2000 Off Chubby Cheek Lipo & Buccal Fat Combo
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: Yes, Real Cheek Liposuction!
Subject to evaluation – patient must be a candidate for both procedures.
May NOT be combined with any other offer.

Offer #3: Mini Neck Lift $1000 Off When You Mention RealSelf
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: A Mini Neck Lift using a 1 inch incision behind the chin. Deep fat is removed (the fat you can’t get at with liposuction) and muscles are tightened.
Normally $8,900 with local anesthesia. Sedation with an anesthesiologist is available for $1,000 additional.

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Mount Sinai Hospital

Thomas P. Sterry, MD

Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BS, Liberal Arts, Stony Brook University, New York, 1987
  • Graduate: MS, Exercise Physiology, Queens College of the City University of New York, 1989
  • Medical: Stony Brook University School of Medicine, 1995
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, 1998
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, 2001
Member of: 
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification: 
Thomas Patrick Sterry (ABMSUID -721689)

Viewed: 7/28/2008
Day of birth: 7/1/1965

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

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification:
9/14/2002 – 12/31/2012
Education: 1995 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 100 W 89th St Apt 3DNew York, NY 1024-1933 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 40.7834883,-73.9586193

Primary location: 
Location name: New York
State: NY
Country: US
Map point: 40.7561,-73.98699951

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/116405751902661163901

Treatments: 
  • Abdominal Etching
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Arm Lift
  • Belly Button Surgery
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Butt Lift
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermapen
  • Drainless Tummy Tuck
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Hair Transplant
  • Kybella
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Lift
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Lower Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Microneedling
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Neck Lift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Phenol Peel
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • SkinPen
  • Smart Lipo
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Subcision
  • TCA Peel
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • V Line Surgery

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Patient’s Choice Award 2013, 2014, 2015
  • Best of Manhattan 2011, 2013, 2014,
  • Top Doctor 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016
  • 10 Best Plastic Surgeons 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022
  • Mount Sinai Plastic Surgery Teaching Award 2006, 2012, 2014,
  • Top Doctors & Rising Stars 2022

Rating: 4.7
Profile views: 71906
Answer count: 769
Review count: 61
1 star count: 2
2 star count: 1
3 star count: 2
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 48
Total star count: 54
Star rating: 4.3297273220988
Photo count last three months: 80
Photo and answer count last three months: 80
Lead count last three months: 45
Anonymous votes: 41
Offer count: 3
Profile created: Oct 29, 2009
Profile modified: Oct 30, 2023
Profile photo modified: Oct 30, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Premier
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Dec 9, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • New York, NY, US. GPS coordinates: 40.7561,-73.98699951

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Chin Liposuction (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Chin Liposuction (Jun 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck Revision (Dec 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Chin Liposuction (Nov 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Smart Lipo (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Smart Lipo (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Smart Lipo (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Chin Liposuction (May 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Diastasis Recti Repair (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Chin Liposuction (Mar 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)
  • Chin Liposuction (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift (Aug 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)
  • Smart Lipo (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Smart Lipo (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Chin Liposuction (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Chin Liposuction (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Chin Liposuction (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Chin Liposuction (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Chin Liposuction (Aug 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)
  • Chin Liposuction (Jun 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Smart Lipo (Apr 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, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Chin Liposuction (Jun 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Chin Liposuction Prices

  • $5585 – Apr 13, 2022
  • $7200 – Jun 29, 2022
  • $4478 – Nov 15, 2019
  • $3500 – May 1, 2019
  • $3600 – Mar 2, 2016 – Manhattan, NY
  • $4200 – Feb 9, 2018 – New York
  • $5585 – Apr 13, 2022
  • $7200 – Jun 29, 2022
  • $7200 – Jun 29, 2022
  • $5585 – Jul 26, 2022
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $5585 – Jul 26, 2022
  • $5585 – Jul 26, 2022
  • $4500 – May 23, 2019
  • $4200 – Apr 2021
  • $4200 – Apr 2021
  • $4200 – Apr 2021
  • $4385 – May 1, 2018 – New York
  • $4385 – May 1, 2018 – New York, NY
  • $4385 – Nov 15, 2020
  • $4385 – Nov 15, 2020
  • $3600 – Jul 11, 2016 – Manhattan, NY
  • $3500 – May 1, 2019
  • $3500 – May 1, 2019
  • $3500 – May 1, 2019
  • $4500 – May 23, 2019
  • $6600 – Dec 7, 2018
  • $6600 – Dec 7, 2018
  • $4500 – Oct 1, 2018
  • $4500 – Oct 1, 2018
  • $4500 – Oct 1, 2018
  • $4500 – Oct 1, 2018
  • $4500 – Oct 1, 2018
  • $4200 – Feb 9, 2018 – New York
  • $4385 – May 1, 2018 – New York, NY
  • $4385 – May 1, 2018 – New York
  • $4579 – May 1, 2018 – New York
  • $4579 – May 1, 2018 – New York
  • $4385 – May 1, 2018
  • $4385 – May 1, 2018
  • $4385 – May 1, 2018
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3600 – Jul 11, 2016 – Manhattan, NY
  • $3600 – Jul 11, 2016 – Manhattan, NY
  • $3600 – Jul 11, 2016 – Manhattan, NY
  • $3600 – Mar 2, 2016 – Manhattan, NY
  • $3600 – Mar 2, 2016 – Manhattan, NY
  • $3600 – Mar 2, 2016 – Manhattan, NY
  • $3600 – Mar 7, 2016 – Manhattan, NY
  • $3600 – Mar 7, 2016 – Manhattan, NY
  • $3600 – Mar 7, 2016 – Manhattan, NY

Other Prices

  • $11300 – Sep 9, 2021
  • $11300 – Sep 9, 2021

Smart Lipo Prices

  • $30200 – Apr 2023
  • $7700 – Apr 1, 2015 – New York, NY
  • $4800 – Sep 22, 2014 – New York, NY
  • $5000 – Jul 2022 – New York, NY
  • $30200 – Apr 2021
  • $16000 – Apr 2021
  • $16000 – Apr 2021
  • $16000 – Apr 2021
  • $10985 – Feb 16, 2018 – New York, NY
  • $9000 – Oct 8, 2018 – New York
  • $9500 – Aug 13, 2015 – Manhattan, NY
  • $9000 – Oct 8, 2018 – New York
  • $3800 – Jan 13, 2017 – New York, NY
  • $10985 – Feb 16, 2018 – New York, NY
  • $10985 – Feb 16, 2018
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Feb 22, 2017
  • $3800 – Jan 13, 2017 – New York, NY
  • $3800 – Jan 13, 2017 – New York, NY
  • $3700 – Mar 25, 2015 – New York, NY
  • $3600 – Aug 17, 2015 – New York City, NY
  • $3600 – Aug 17, 2015 – New York City, NY
  • $3600 – Aug 17, 2015 – NYC
  • $9500 – Aug 13, 2015 – Manhattan, NY
  • $7300 – Aug 13, 2015 – Manhattan, NY
  • $7300 – Aug 13, 2015 – Manhattan, NY
  • $3700 – Mar 25, 2015 – New York, NY
  • $3700 – Mar 25, 2015 – Park AVE, NYC
  • $4800 – Sep 22, 2014 – New York, NY
  • $4800 – Sep 22, 2014 – New York, NY
  • $4800 – Sep 22, 2014 – New York, NY
  • $4800 – Sep 22, 2014 – New York, NY
  • $4800 – Sep 22, 2014 – New York, NY
  • $4800 – Sep 22, 2014 – New York, NY
  • $4800 – Sep 22, 2014 – New York, NY
  • $4800 – Sep 22, 2014 – New York, NY
  • $4800 – Sep 22, 2014 – New York, NY
  • $4800 – Sep 22, 2014 – New York, NY
  • $4800 – Sep 22, 2014 – New York, NY
  • $4800 – Sep 22, 2014 – New York, NY
  • $4800 – Sep 22, 2014 – New York, NY
  • $5000 – Feb 2012 – New York, NY
  • $5000 – Feb 2012 – New York, NY

Liposuction Prices

  • $30200 – Apr 2021
  • $4200 – Apr 2021
  • $10000 – Apr 2021
  • $10000 – Apr 2021
  • $10000 – Apr 2021
  • $20000 – Oct 2013 – Manhattan, NY

Diastasis Recti Repair Prices

  • $17000 – Nov 8, 2021
  • $17000 – Nov 8, 2021
  • $17000 – Nov 8, 2021

Breast Lift Prices

  • $9000 – Aug 17, 2015 – New York City, NY
  • $9000 – Aug 17, 2015 – New York City, NY
  • $9000 – Aug 17, 2015 – NYC

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $20000 – Oct 14, 2022
  • $20000 – Oct 14, 2022
  • $20000 – Oct 14, 2022
  • $15000 – Feb 14, 2017 – New York, NY
  • $20000 – Mar 17, 2015 – New York, NY
  • $12800 – Dec 27, 2016 – New York, New York
  • $50000 – Oct 2018 – New York, NY
  • $13000 – Apr 19, 2013 – Manhattan, NY
  • $15000 – Feb 14, 2017 – New York, NY
  • $12800 – Dec 27, 2016 – New York, New York
  • $20000 – Mar 17, 2015 – New York, NY
  • $20000 – Mar 17, 2015 – New y
  • $21000 – Apr 19, 2013 – Manhattan, NY
  • $21000 – Apr 19, 2013 – Manhattan, NY
  • $21000 – Apr 19, 2013 – Manhattan, NY
  • $21000 – Apr 19, 2013 – Manhattan, NY
  • $21000 – Apr 19, 2013 – Manhattan, NY
  • $50000 – Mar 2013 – New York, NY

Other Prices

  • $7000 – Jan 2, 2015 – New York, NY
  • $20000 – Mar 17, 2015 – New York, NY
  • $7000 – Jan 2, 2015 – New York, NY
  • $7000 – Jan 2, 2015 – New York, NY
  • $20000 – Oct 2013 – Manhattan, NY
  • $3200 – Jul 31, 2013 – New York, NY
  • $5000 – Apr 2012 – New York, NY

Belly Button Surgery Prices

  • $3200 – Jul 31, 2013 – New York, NY

Mini Lift Prices

  • $7000 – Jan 2, 2015 – New York, NY
  • $7000 – Jan 2, 2015 – New York, NY
  • $7000 – Jan 2, 2015 – New York, NY

Facelift Prices

  • $16000 – Feb 19, 2016 – New York City
  • $16000 – Feb 19, 2016 – New York City
  • $16000 – Feb 19, 2016 – New York City
  • $16000 – Feb 19, 2016 – New York City
  • $16000 – Feb 19, 2016 – New York City
  • $16000 – Feb 19, 2016 – New York City
  • $16000 – Feb 19, 2016 – New York City

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $14000 – Dec 17, 2014 – New York, NY
  • $12175 – Dec 27, 2012 – New York, NY
  • $14000 – Dec 17, 2014 – New York, NY
  • $14000 – Dec 17, 2014 – New York, NY
  • $10000 – Dec 17, 2014 – New York, NY
  • $12175 – Dec 27, 2012 – New York, NY
  • $12175 – Dec 27, 2012 – New York, NY
  • $12175 – Dec 27, 2012 – New York, NY

Other Prices

  • $12800 – Dec 27, 2016 – New York, New York
  • $12800 – Dec 27, 2016 – New York, New York

Body Lift Prices

  • $100000 – Oct 2013 – Manhattan, NY
  • $100000 – Oct 2013 – Manhattan, NY

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Thomas P. Sterry Plastic Surgery, https://www.drsterry.com
Address
1080 5th Ave.Ste. 1B, New York, New York, US, 10128 (GPS coordinates: 40.7834883,-73.9586193)
Phone
(212) 249-4020
Working Hours
Mon: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Created / Modified
Mar 18, 2019 / Dec 31, 2019

Special Offers

Heading
Start Time / End Time
Detail
Treatments
Mini Neck Lift $1000 Off When You Mention RealSelf
Feb 1, 2023 /
May 17, 2033
A Mini Neck Lift using a 1 inch incision behind the chin. Deep fat is removed (the fat you can’t get at with liposuction) and muscles are tightened.
Normally $8,900 with local anesthesia. Sedation with an anesthesiologist is available for $1,000 additional.
Specific treatments
Free Pain Block with Tummy Tuck
Apr 7, 2022 /
Aug 31, 2022
Free Exparel pain block keeps you comfortable for the first three days after your tummy tuck.
Specific treatments
$2000 Off Chubby Cheek Lipo & Buccal Fat Combo
Jan 5, 2022 /
May 17, 2033
Yes, Real Cheek Liposuction!
Subject to evaluation – patient must be a candidate for both procedures.
May NOT be combined with any other offer.
Specific treatments
$2000 Off Chin Implant/Liposuction Combination
Jan 5, 2022 /
May 17, 2033
Combine Chin/Neck Liposuction with a Chin Implant for a Striking Jawline under local anesthesia and get $2,000 off the total fee. Chin Implants are simple and both procedures are done under local anesthesia routinely in our office. May not be combined with any other offer.
Specific treatments
$2,000 Off Tummy Tuck w/ Liposuction Fall Special
Oct 4, 2018 /
Nov 1, 2018
Free 3 day Comfort Block included with our Drainless Tummy Tuck. Our block takes the edge off the first few days of recovery – the toughest part! It’s been a game changer in our practice for the last 2 years. Restrictions Apply.
Specific treatments
$2500 Off Mommy Makeover Summer Special
Jun 20, 2018 /
Sep 3, 2018
Procedure must be PERFORMED before Labor Day 2018.
Mommy Makeover includes a tummy tuck and breast procedure (lift, augmentation, or both).
Specific treatments
$1,000 Off When You Book Two Areas of Lipo
Mar 15, 2018 /
Jun 1, 2018
Book ANY two areas of liposuction and get $1,000 off this Spring.
Limited time only.
Other restrictions may apply.
May not be combined with any other offers.
Specific treatments
Free Consult for Umbilicoplasty
Nov 9, 2015 /
Dec 31, 2015
– Free 30 minute consultation for Umbilicoplasty (Belly Button Revision) with Dr. Sterry. May not be combined with any other offers.
consultation
$1,000 Off your Mommy Makeover + Limited VIP Promo
Dec 1, 2016 /
Jan 31, 2017
– Book your Mommy Makeover procedure before January 31, 2017 and receive $1,000 off (AND additional Real Self VIP savings when mentioning Real Self at your consultation.
Mommy Makeover includes a tummy tuck and breast procedure (lift, augmentation, or both).
Specific treatments
50% Off Liposuction When Booking Tummy Tuck
Aug 30, 2016 /
Oct 31, 2016
– For Tummy Tuck patients scheduling surgery now through Halloween, we are offering 50% off Liposuction procedures performed at the same time.
*Surgery must be performed during 2016
Specific treatments
Free Consult for Kybella or Chin/Neck Lipo
Nov 1, 2015 /
Mar 23, 2016
– Free 30 minute consultation for Chin/Neck contouring.
Free consultation is limited to chin or neck contouring only. Other concerns subject to consultation fee.
Specific treatments
Free Mini Facelift Consultation
Sep 29, 2015 /
Oct 31, 2015
– Free 30 minute evaluation BY THE DOCTOR to be considered for a Naturalift (TM). Dr. Sterry’s own trademarked version of a Mini-Facelift. This procedure uses most of the maneuvers performed in a Full SMAS Facelift, but are performed through a smaller, less invasive incision.
consultation
$9,499 Breast Augmentation (All-Inclusive)
Feb 1, 2015 /
Mar 31, 2015
Breast Augmentation (All-Inclusive) for $9,499 (silicone). Price includes all fees – implants, surgeon fee, anesthesia fee, facility fee, 1 post-op bra, and all post-op visits. Free consultation with the doctor. There may be additional fees if other procedures are needed, such as a lift, removal of ruptured implants, scar tissue removal, etc. Anatomic Gel implants available for additional fee.
Specific treatments
$500 Off Body Liposuction Winter Special
Jan 19, 2015 /
Feb 6, 2015
$500 Off First Area of Body Liposuction with the worlds most advanced technology, Smartlipo Triplex. Contact us through RealSelf for coupon to be valid. May not be combined with any other offers.
Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Are chin lipo and submentoplasty the same procedure?
Neck Lipo Can't Remove Deep Fat
Jan 7, 2021
Many times, superficial liposuction of the chin or neck region can yield a very nice outcome with an improved jawline and profile. However, it's not a fix all. If the anatomy is such that there is fat deep to the muscles of the neck, it can't be suctioned, but it can be removed. Typically a 3 cm incision is made in or near the chin crease. The neck muscles are divided, and the deep fat is removed under direct vision of the surgeon. The muscle is then repaired, or sometimes tightened,...
Considering chin/neck lipo, however concerned of the potential risk of sagging skin!
Chin Liposuction in a 30 year old
Jun 14, 2020
The simple answer is to get the liposuction because you simply are NOT going to have loose skin after it's done.  You're too young to have that as a problem.  Note that even in older patients who have liposuction (and probably shouldn't have) their skin doesn't really get "loose" it just looks older.The longer answer is that laser liposuction combined, perhaps, with a chin implant might give you a better outcome.  It's hard to be sure that the chin implant is needed because I can't see a pro...
Can plastic surgeons fix incisional hernias (bulge) and revise TT (small bulge after hysterectomy)
Muscle Tightening With Tummy Tuck Surgery
Jun 12, 2020
The photo you submitted demonstrates the bulge, but it's unclear exactly what's happening without a few more angles of view.  You have a complicated surgical history making it difficult to make a diagnosis without a physical exam.  That said, it sounds like you might have some kind of incisional hernia due to the rectus muscle manipulation.  Sometimes there is no "hernia" (which is like a hole in the abdominal wall) but more of a weakness that allows for the bulge.  That can be fixed, but i...
Would I get good results with a tummy tuck with my body shape?
Hourglass Figure with a Tummy Tuck
Jan 3, 2020
Yes, I do.  However, in order to get that hourglass figure you will also need some liposuction around the torso along with that tummy tuck.In my experience, the tummy tuck makes you flatter, but it's the liposuction that gives you the "S" shaped silhouette.  I often recommend both for my patients.Good Luck!
Is Abdominal etching possible with the amount of body fat I have?
Adominal Etching Requires NO Special Technology
Oct 28, 2019
First, yes you are a very good candidate.Second, we all have our own bag of tricks - some use Vaser, some J-Plasma, some Smartlipo - but the result of your etching is truly in the hands of the surgeon - NOT THE TECHNOLOGY!Please be careful about who is marketing and who is giving you real answers.  You should get a nice result if you go to someone who does good work.Good Luck!
I’m getting a deep plane facelift and am wondering if you think I’ll be disappointed not getting f
Fat Grafting With Facelift
Oct 8, 2019
Oh Boy!  You don't even know the gravity of the question you are asking.  Fat grafting is a very useful tool that has become popular with facelifts.  It is also fraught with issues.The photos you posted have you smiling, which raises the molar fat pad and is not a true version of what you look like in repose.  That said, a little bit of grafting at the time of the deep plane facelift is not a bad idea and most people like the outcomes better.Good Luck!
17 days post-op there is leakage from the incision. What does this mean and should I be worried? (
Drainless Tummy Tuck Can Still Have Issues
Sep 19, 2019
While I can't say for sure, it certainly sounds like you may have a fluid collection (seroma) under the skin which is now beginning to leak out from the side of the incision.  It would not surprise any plastic surgeon that this would happen with a tummy tuck, but especially in one where no drain was placed.  Yes, I'm sure your surgeon did all the right things and used "progressive tension sutures", but if there is a large empty space like that created for a tummy tuck we can't know 100% t...
Am I a candidate for buccal fat removal or facial/chin lipo?
Buccal Fat Will Not Change Lower Face
Sep 13, 2019
Looking at the one photo you've submitted, I'm not sure that buccal fat removal is going to help you with your complaint about "bulldog cheeks".  The heaviness in your face is lower down than the buccal fat pad - which is located at the level of your mouth and just below the cheekbone.I think what you're asking for is more lower cheek liposuction which will remove the squared fat near the jawline and give you a more youthful and Model like appearance.Good Luck!
Is it time for a neck lift or are there less invasive options for smoothing, wrinkle removal and o
Neck Skin Improvement
Sep 12, 2019
Based on just this one photograph (it's hard to say) I think some superficial skin treatments would be beneficial before you run headlong into a neck lift operation.  The problem seems to be more about the quality of the skin rather than the quantity.  So skin removal with a neck lift may help, but at 43 I'd rather attempt the noninvasive procedures first if I were in your shoes.Have a consultation with a dermatologist and see what they can offer, but be careful not to spend too much be...
Would buccal fat removal and fat transfer to cheek help create similar look to the models?
Model Face
Sep 10, 2019
Buccal fat removal can help to make the cheekbones "POP", but the results are sometimes subtle.  If you want a more dramatic look like the one some of these models have, then I would consider upper cheek filler before jumping to either the implants or the fat grafting idea.Cheek implants can be a great solution long term and your comment about them sometimes looking fake and sometimes not looking like much at all has to do with the size of the implant as well as its placement.  Well done, t...
Have severe swelling and a hard line of scar tissue in my abdomen by my belly button 18 mo after a
Tummy Tuck Best Results
Sep 9, 2019
It is very difficult to say much without the benefit of a physical exam. The question right now is whether you have superficial, or visceral fat that is causing your tummy to protrude.  If there is visceral fat (around the intestine) then your best bet is going to be weight loss.  If there is a good amount of superficial fatty tissue, then liposuction may very well help you get a better shape.Please have this discussion with your surgeon and I'm sure she will help you much more than an...
Tumescent local and IV sedation safe for a tummy tuck?
Anesthesia For A Tummy Tuck
Aug 29, 2019
As long as you have a Board Certified Anesthesiologist and a surgeon who knows how to administer the local anesthesia well, yes that would be a fine combination.  In my office, we do it this way all the time.  It is exceedingly rare for us to use general anesthesia for a patient, but I do leave that final decision up to my anesthesiologist.
4 weeks post drainless abdominoplasty - are these questionable results?
Drainless Tummy Tuck Not For Everyone
Aug 22, 2019
First, I don't think you were a good candidate for a drainless tummy tuck and I agree that you should be checked for possible fluid collections (seroma).  Second, you are dissatisfied because a standard tummy tuck was never going to get you a good waistline.  In your scenario, a flour-de-lis abdominoplasty would have been a much more powerful option, and in my opinion, the right thing to do.  For now, I would allow a few months to heal, but begin a conversation with your plastic surgeon rega...
Is there a difference in the look/esthetic of a drainless tummy tuck versus one with drains?
Drainless Tummy Tucks Are Swollen Longer
Aug 22, 2019
I am not as dogmatic about this as some of the other surgeons here.  There are times that I will leave a drain, and times that I think it's safe not to.  Yes, of course I use progressive tension sutures in every case because it helps me remove the drain much faster (4-5 days) if I chose to leave one at all.  The main difference I find is that the drainless tucks remain swollen for quite a while longer.  I think the drain early on relieves the area of fluid that would otherwise accumulate and...
Belkyra/Kybella Treatment - Permanent Damage? How can I look how I did before?
Kybella Results
Aug 22, 2019
We were all so excited to get Kybella a few years ago.  Now I have a drawer full of it that I won't use on any patients because I'm afraid it will ruin my reputation.  Sorry for your experience.I have performed chin liposuction on many patients who were disappointed with their Kybella injections (performed elsewhere).  I think it's your best chance for a nice outcome.  In my hands, I like to use laser energy (Smartlipo) to help break down some of the scar tissue that the Kybella creates.  I ...

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