Plastic Surgeon Dr. Umeng David Thao, MD » Facelift: Info, Prices, Photos, Reviews, Q&A

Name: Umeng David Thao, MD
Last name: Thao
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2005
Years experience: 18
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Woodbury Plastic Surgery
Address: 604 Bielenberg Dr.
Address suite: Ste. 250
Phone: +1 651-730-4100
City: Saint Paul
State: Minnesota
Zip Code: 55125
Country: US
Additional Address: St. Paul
Consulting Fees: -1$
Consultation note: The INITIAL cosmetic consultation is complimentary. Subsequent cosmetic consultations will be charged a $100 fee. Also, any consultation for cosmetic surgery revision (a cosmetic procedure that was previously done by another surgeon, physician or provider) will be charged a fee of $200.
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges:

Bethesda Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Hospital, St. John’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, United Hospital, Regions Hospital, Woodwinds Hospital, HealthEast Vascular Center, HealthEast Midway Surgery Center, HealthPartners Same Day Surgery Center, HighPointe Surgery Center

Education:

Undergraduate: Brown University, Providence, RI, 1993
Medical: MD, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, 1998

Postdoc Training:

Residency: General Surgery, St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI
Fellowship: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Summa Health, Akron, Ohio

Member of:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Board Certification:

Umeng David Thao (ABMSUID -781264)

Viewed: 8/1/2008
Day of birth: 10/11/1971

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: 5/3/2004 – 7/1/2014
Education: 1998 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 7944 Drake RdWoodbury, MN 55125-1587 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 44.9410894,-92.9573655

Umeng David Thao, MD

Primary location:

Location name: Saint Paul
State: MN
Country: US
Map point: 45.0101,-93.15190125

Treatments:

Abdominal Etching
Arm Lift
Asian Rhinoplasty
Belotero
Blue Peel
Body Lift
Botox
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 Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Butt Augmentation
Butt Implants
Butt Lift
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chemical Peel
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
Clitoral Hood Reduction
Dermabrasion
Dermal Fillers
Dimple Surgery
Double Eyelid Surgery
Dysport
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Eyelid Retraction Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Fractional Laser
Genioplasty
Glycolic Peel
Gynecomastia Surgery
Hyaluronidase
IPL
Jessner Peel
Juvederm
Labiaplasty
Laser Hair Removal
Laser Liposuction
Laser Peel
Laser Resurfacing
Latisse
Lip Fillers
Lip Lift
Lip Reduction
Lip Surgery
Liposuction
Liquid Facelift
Lower Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Microdermabrasion
Microneedling
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mohs Surgery
Mole Removal
Mommy Makeover
Neck Lift
Nipple Surgery
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Neck Lift
Nonsurgical Nose Job
Panniculectomy
Phenol Peel
Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
ProFractional Laser
Ptosis Surgery
Radiesse
Restylane
ResurFX
Retin-A
Rhinoplasty
Salicylic Peel
Scar Removal
Septoplasty
Sientra Breast Implants
Skin Lightening
Skin Rejuvenation
Skin Tightening
Skintyte
Smart Lipo
TCA Peel
ThermiSmooth Face
ThermiTight
ThermiVa
Thigh Lift
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Vaginal Rejuvenation
Vaginoplasty
Voluma
Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.9
Profile views: 21657
Answer count: 241
Review count: 464
1 star count: 4
3 star count: 1
4 star count: 4
5 star count: 171
Total star count: 180
Star rating: 4.7396642988021
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Sep 25, 2009
Profile modified: May 19, 2021
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: Mar 6, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Saint Paul, MN, US. GPS coordinates: 45.0101,-93.15190125

Latest ratings of treatments

Eyelid Surgery (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Facelift (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Nov 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)
Breast Augmentation (Nov 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)
Eyelid Surgery (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Nov 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)
Eyelid Surgery (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Brazilian Butt Lift (Nov 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)
Brazilian Butt Lift (Nov 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)
Brazilian Butt Lift (Nov 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)
Tummy Tuck (Nov 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Nov 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Nov 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Eyelid Surgery (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Eyelid Surgery (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Eyelid Surgery (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 4/5
Eyelid Surgery (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 4/5
Eyelid Surgery (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 4/5
Tummy Tuck (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Facelift (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Eyelid Surgery Prices

$2358 – Sep 2023 – Minnesota
$8000 – Aug 19, 2014 – Saint Paul, MN

Breast Augmentation Prices

$15400 – Nov 2, 2023
$15400 – Nov 2, 2023
$15400 – Nov 2, 2023
$6200 – Dec 3, 2020
$6500 – Jun 29, 2020
$7800 – Jul 13, 2023
$7800 – Jul 13, 2023
$7800 – Jul 13, 2023
$6500 – Apr 21, 2014 – Woodbury, MN
$7400 – Nov 9, 2022
$7400 – Nov 9, 2022
$7400 – Nov 9, 2022
$7400 – Nov 9, 2022
$7400 – Jun 1, 2022
$7400 – Jun 1, 2022
$7400 – Jun 1, 2022
$9000 – Jul 18, 2022
$9000 – Jul 18, 2022
$9000 – Jul 18, 2022
$6000 – Sep 1, 2021
$6000 – Sep 1, 2021
$6000 – Sep 1, 2021

Brazilian Butt Lift Prices

$10000 – Jun 4, 2017 – woodbury mn
$9700 – Mar 15, 2017 – Saint Paul, MN
$11000 – Jul 6, 2020
$10000 – Jul 27, 2020
$12749 – Jun 2021

Tummy Tuck Prices

$18000 – Sep 12, 2023
$18000 – Sep 12, 2023
$9999 – Dec 28, 2020
$12000 – Nov 13, 2020
$14000 – Mar 15, 2021
$11000 – Feb 8, 2021
$17000 – Jun 26, 2019
$22000 – May 8, 2023
$22000 – May 8, 2023
$22000 – May 8, 2023
$22000 – May 8, 2023
$17000 – Mar 7, 2023
$17000 – Mar 7, 2023
$17000 – Mar 7, 2023
$21000 – Feb 24, 2022
$19889 – Mar 29, 2019
$19889 – Mar 29, 2019
$24590 – Apr 1, 2020
$16000 – Nov 24, 2021
$24590 – Apr 1, 2020
$21000 – Feb 24, 2022
$21000 – Feb 24, 2022
$21000 – Feb 24, 2022
$21000 – Feb 24, 2022
$16000 – Nov 24, 2021

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

$10000 – Apr 4, 2018

Double Eyelid Surgery Prices

$4999 – Feb 9, 2023
$4999 – Feb 9, 2023
$4999 – Feb 9, 2023

Labiaplasty Prices

$3900 – May 26, 2020
$3900 – May 26, 2020

Breast Reduction Prices

$5000 – Feb 2022 – Saint Paul, MN

Arm Lift Prices

$8000 – Oct 17, 2022
$8000 – Oct 17, 2022
$8000 – Oct 17, 2022

Liposuction Prices

$13001 – Dec 4, 2017 – Woodbury Plastic Surgery (Minnesota)
$12000 – Jul 15, 2022
$12000 – Jul 15, 2022
$12000 – Jul 15, 2022
$10504 – Jun 29, 2021
$10504 – Jun 29, 2021
$10504 – Jun 29, 2021

Injectable Fillers Prices

$2292 – Nov 28, 2016 – Woodbury MN

Brow Lift Prices

$3500 – May 24, 2018

Tummy Tuck Revision Prices

$14000 – Apr 2, 2018

Scar Removal Prices

$16635 – May 3, 2022
$16635 – May 3, 2022
$16635 – May 3, 2022

Practice Locations

Name & Website

Woodbury Plastic Surgery, https://www.woodburyplasticsurgery.com/

Address

604 Bielenberg Dr.Ste. 250, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US, 55125 (GPS coordinates: 44.9410894,-92.9573655)

Phone

(651) 730-4100

Working Hours

Created / Modified

Apr 9, 2021 / Apr 9, 2021

Doctor’s answers

Question

Answer Header & Date

Answer Snippet

How Much Does a Brazilian Butt Lift Cost?

BBL
Nov 20, 2018

Hi and thanks for your question. The cost of Brazilian butt lift varies depending on geographic region and surgeon. Here in the twin cities, the cost range is 10-13k and includes liposuction to your abdomen, love handles and back with fat transfer to your buttocks. Please consult in person with a board certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience in BBL and lipo-sculpture. Also keep in mind that the best patient is one who is healthy with a normal BMI and has realistic expect…

Who is the best BBL doctor to go to?

BBL surgeon
Nov 20, 2018

Hi and thanks for your question. Please consult in person with a board certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience in BBL and lipo-sculpture. Ask for lots of before and after photos. Also keep in mind that the best patient is one who is healthy with a normal BMI and has realistic expectations. Best wishes!

How much is the average cost of a BBL?

Cost of BBL
Nov 20, 2018

Is There a Set Price to Take Fat out of my Stomach and Put It in my Buttocks?

BBL
Nov 20, 2018

What would a Brazilian Butt Lift cost in the Minneapolis/Twin Cities area?

BBL in twin cities
Nov 20, 2018

Hi and thanks for your question. The cost range for BBL in the twin cities is 10-13k. Please consult in person with a board certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience in BBL and lipo-sculpture. Also keep in mind that the best patient is one who is healthy with a normal BMI and has realistic expectations. Best wishes!

My Butt Keeps Shrinking After Bbl What Can I Do to Avoid Further Shrinking?

Butt shrinking after BBL procedure
Nov 20, 2018

Thanks for your question. Your buttocks can swell up quite a bit after your BBL surgery. After a few weeks, the swelling will subside therefore making your butt smaller than when you first came out of surgery. Secondly, not all of the fat injected will survive and will get reabsorbed by your body. The best thing you can do is to avoid pressure and trauma on your buttocks and also follow up closely with your surgeon to discuss any concerns or issues. Best wishes!

Do I need to cut out some skin and get an incision to get good results?

Asian eyelid surgery
Oct 1, 2018

Hello! Thanks for your photo and question. Based on your photo, you may benefit from incisional Asian eyelid surgery. Please consult in person with a board certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience in Asian eyelid surgery to discuss your options. Ask for lots of before and after photos. Please keep in mind that the best candidate is one who is healthy and has realistic expectations. Best wishes!

Am I a candidate for an Asian rhinoplasty to fix my nose?

ethnic rhinoplasty
Oct 1, 2018

Hello! Thanks for your photos and question. Based on your photos, you may benefit from both ethnic rhinoplasty. Please consult in person with a board certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience in rhinoplasty to discuss your options. Please keep in mind that the best candidate is one who is healthy and has realistic expectations. Best wishes!

Will fat transfer and Smart Lipo be enough to give me clear results?

BBL candidate?
Oct 1, 2018

Hello! Thanks for your photos and question. Based on your photos, you may benefit from both a Brazilian butt lift and tummy tuck. You may do the procedures together or separately. Please consult in person with a board certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience in Brazilian butt lift and body contouring to discuss your options. Please keep in mind that the best candidate is one who is healthy and has realistic expectations. Best wishes!

What is your opinion on a BBL after gastric sleeve?

BBL post gastric sleeve
Oct 1, 2018

Hello! Thanks for your photos and question. You will need to make sure that your weight has stabilized prior to undergoing BBL and other cosmetic procedures. Please consult in person with a board certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience in Brazilian butt lift and body contouring to discuss your options. Please keep in mind that the best candidate is one who is healthy and has realistic expectations. Best wishes!

What can I do to improve my shape?

cosmetic procedures post weight loss
Oct 1, 2018

Hello! Thanks for your photos and question. Based on your photos, you may benefit from both a Brazilian butt lift and tummy tuck. Please consult in person with a board certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience in Brazilian butt lift and body contouring to discuss your options. Please keep in mind that the best candidate is one who is healthy and has realistic expectations. Best wishes!

Can a TT and BBL be performed together? How much fat can be removed in an individual procedure vs

BBL and TT
Sep 20, 2018

Hello and thanks for your photos and question. You seem to be a good candidate for both BBL and tummy tuck. You may do these procedures together or separately. If you choose to do them at separate times, the BBL will need to be done first in order to maximize the use of your excess fat. Please consult in person with a board certified plastic surgeon who has extensive experience in BBL and lipo-sculpting to discuss your options and concerns. Best wishes!

How to get rid excess skin or fat on eyelids that does not require surgery?

eyelid surgery
Sep 17, 2018

Hi and thanks for the photos and your question. Based on your photos, you seem to be a good candidate for Asian double eyelid. However, in order to perform Asian double eyelid, surgery is required to remove any excess fat or skin. Please consult in person with a board certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience in performing Asian double eyelid surgery. Best wishes!

Is it normal that my eyes seem uneven and irregular post-op?

asymmetry post eyelid surgery
Sep 17, 2018

Hi and thanks for your question. You are still in the early stage of healing so be patient and wait until the swelling and bruising subside. During this stage, asymmetry is expected. It takes up to six months for your eyelids to be stable. Please follow up with your surgeon closely to discuss any concerns. Best wishes!

Can I expect good results with a BBL if my butt is squared?

good candidate for BBL
Sep 17, 2018

Hi! Thanks for your photo and question. You seem to be a good candidate for a Brazilian butt lift (BBL). Please consult in person with a board certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience in BBL and lipo sculpting to discuss your options. Also be informed that the best candidate for BBL and liposuction is one who is healthy and has realistic expectations. Best wishes!

Latest Before And After Photos

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Last updated on 11/23/2023