Doctor Gallego 95991 » Breast Reduction: Info, Prices, Photos, Reviews, Q&A

Name: Kelly Gallego, MD, FACS
Last name: Gallego
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2003
Years experience: 20
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-doctor/dr-kelly-m-gallego
Business: Kelly Gallego, MD, FACS
Address: 460 Plumas Blvd.
Address suite: Ste. 203
Phone: (530) 285-4739
International phone number: +15302854739
City: Yuba City
State: California
Zip Code: 95991
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Kelly Gallego is a board certified plastic surgeon who has built a strong reputation for being compassionate, skilled, and knowledgeable. He is a member of the Sutter North Medical Group and his practice is located in Yuba City, CA.

After graduating from college, Dr. Gallego attended the UCLA School of Medicine in Los Angeles. Following medical school he traveled to Portland, Oregon to train in general surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University. After three years, he ventured to the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver to complete his training in plastic surgery. Throughout his career Dr. Gallego has received numerous awards and honors for his scholarship and dedication. In addition, he has co-authored a number of articles in highly respected publications, and has been a presenter at several conferences. Dr. Gallego is a board certified plastic surgeon, also known as a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition, he is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Gallego performs a wide variety of both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. His most common cosmetic surgeries include breast augmentation, breast lift/mastopexy, abdominoplasty/tummy tuck, and liposuction. The most common reconstructive procedures performed by Dr. Gallego include breast reconstruction, breast reduction, the treatment of facial injuries, skin cancer operations and hand surgery. In addition to surgical procedures, he also has an extensive experience with minimally invasive treatments such as Botox® Cosmetic and Juvederm™.

Consulting Fees: 150$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges:

Sutter Surgical Hospital North Valley, Adventist Health Rideout Memorial Hospital

Education:

Undergraduate: BA in Biology/Chemistry, Point Loma Nazarene University
Medical: University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine

Postdoc Training:

Internship: General Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University
Residency: General Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University
Fellowship: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Kelly Gallego, MD, FACS

Member of:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Board Certification:

Kelly Matthew Gallego (ABMSUID -843452)

Viewed: 7/25/2008
Day of birth: private

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

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/1/2007 – 12/31/2017
Education: 1998 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: Gallego Plastic SurgeryAesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery4050 Barranca Pkwy Ste 220Irvine, CA 92604-1723 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 39.1322,-121.625

Primary location:

Location name: Yuba City
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 39.1322,-121.625

Treatments:

African American Rhinoplasty
AlloDerm
Areola Reduction Surgery
Arm Lift
Asian Rhinoplasty
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 Lift
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chemical Peel
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
Dermabrasion
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Genioplasty
Gynecomastia Surgery
Juvederm
Labiaplasty
Latisse
Lip Fillers
Lip Lift
Lip Surgery
Lipoma Removal
Liposculpture
Liposuction
Lower Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mole Removal
Mommy Makeover
Neck Lift
Nipple Surgery
Nonsurgical Nose Job
Radiesse
Retin-A
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Scar Removal
Septoplasty
Skin Rejuvenation
SMAS Facelift
Subcision
Tattoo Removal
TCA Peel
Teeth Whitening
Thigh Lift
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.9
Profile views: 23405
Answer count: 229
Review count: 54
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 41
Total star count: 42
Star rating: 4.5807456279736
Lead count last three months: 13
Anonymous votes: 20
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Aug 12, 2008
Profile modified: Aug 14, 2020
Profile photo modified: Feb 16, 2021
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Profile Plus
Tier: Pro
Linked url: https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-doctor/dr-kel…
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Oct 26, 2014
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Yuba City, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 39.1322,-121.625

Latest ratings of treatments

Breast Reduction (Sep 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, 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 (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 3/5)
Breast Implants (Sep 2013) – Overall rating: 3/5 (Wait times: 2/5, 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: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 4/5)
Mohs Surgery (Jul 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 Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Apr 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 (Dec 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 3/5, 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 Reconstruction (Apr 2014) – 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)
Botox (Jan 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Jun 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: 4/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Reduction (Jul 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)
Mohs Surgery (Jul 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 Reconstruction (Jan 2010) – 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 Reconstruction (Mar 2011) – 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 (Apr 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 Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap (Jan 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 (Nov 2013) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 4/5)
Breast Reconstruction (Apr 2014) – 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 Reconstruction (Jul 2022) – 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 (May 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)
Tummy Tuck (Nov 2013) – 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 Reduction (Jun 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: 4/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Tummy Tuck (Dec 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)
Tummy Tuck (Oct 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)
Mommy Makeover (Jun 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)
Tummy Tuck (Jun 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Labiaplasty (Jun 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Breast Reduction Prices

$18000 – Sep 23, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$16001 – Apr 1, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$6001 – Dec 20, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$10000 – Jul 14, 2016 – Yuba City, CA
$16001 – Apr 1, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$16000 – Nov 11, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$5276 – Dec 13, 2016 – Yuba City, CA
$14200 – Jul 11, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$6001 – Dec 20, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$18000 – Sep 23, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$5000 – Jul 15, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$5276 – Dec 13, 2016 – Yuba City, CA
$14200 – Jul 11, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$10000 – Jul 14, 2016 – Yuba City, CA
$10000 – Jul 14, 2016 – Yuba City, CA
$8116 – Dec 19, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$8116 – Dec 19, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$8116 – Dec 19, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$8116 – Dec 19, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$18000 – Sep 23, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$16000 – Apr 1, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$14200 – Jul 11, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$14200 – Jul 11, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$6000 – Dec 20, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$16000 – Nov 11, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$6000 – Dec 20, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$16000 – Nov 11, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$18000 – Sep 23, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$5000 – Jul 15, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$5000 – Jul 15, 2013 – Sioux City, IA

Breast Implants Prices

$6000 – Sep 19, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$5800 – Sep 5, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$6001 – Nov 28, 2012 – Sioux City, IA
$5800 – Sep 5, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$5800 – Sep 5, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$6000 – Nov 28, 2012 – Sioux City, IA
$6000 – Nov 28, 2012 – Sioux City, IA
$6000 – Nov 28, 2012 – Sioux City, IA
$6000 – May 2014 – Sioux City, IA
$6000 – May 2014 – Sioux City, IA
$6000 – May 2014 – Sioux City, IA
$6000 – Sep 19, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$6000 – Sep 19, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$14000 – Jan 28, 2004 – Upland, CA
$14000 – Jan 28, 2004 – Upland, CA

Breast Augmentation Prices

$6200 – Sep 2023 – Yuba City, CA
$5000 – Oct 2018 – Sioux City, IA
$6200 – Apr 2016 – Yuba City, CA
$6300 – Aug 27, 2015 – Sutter, CA
$6300 – Aug 27, 2015 – Sutter, CA
$6200 – Aug 2015 – Yuba City, CA
$5800 – Sep 5, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$5500 – May 6, 2013
$5500 – May 6, 2013 – Iowa
$6800 – Oct 14, 2011 – Sioux City, IA
$6800 – Oct 14, 2011 – Sioux City, IA
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$6725 – Feb 28, 2012 – sioux city, Iowa
$5000 – Jan 2011 – Sioux City, IA
$5000 – Jan 2011 – Sioux City, IA
$5000 – Jan 2011 – Sioux City, IA

Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap Prices

$73500 – Jan 21, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$12000 – Jan 16, 2013 – Sioux City, IA

Breast Reconstruction Prices

$30000 – Apr 2, 2014 – Sioux City, IA
$10000 – Jan 27, 2010 – Sioux City, IA
$2000 – Mar 24, 2011 – Sioux City, IA
$30000 – Apr 2, 2014 – Sioux City, IA
$3500 – Jul 2022 – Sioux City, IA
$41000 – Nov 1, 2012 – Sioux City, IA
$15000 – Mar 15, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$10000 – Jan 27, 2010 – Sioux City, IA
$2000 – Mar 24, 2011 – Sioux City, IA
$2000 – Mar 24, 2011 – Sioux City, IA
$41000 – Nov 1, 2012 – Sioux City, IA
$15000 – Mar 15, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$73500 – Jan 21, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$73500 – Jan 21, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$15000 – Mar 15, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$73500 – Jan 21, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$12000 – Jan 16, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$12000 – Jan 16, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$12000 – Jan 16, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$12000 – Jan 16, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$30000 – Apr 2, 2014 – Sioux City, IA
$30000 – Apr 2, 2014 – Sioux City, IA
$3500 – Nov 2011 – Sioux City, IA

Botox Prices

$249 – Jan 1, 2014 – Sioux City, IA
$249 – Jan 1, 2014 – Sioux City, IA
$249 – Jan 1, 2014 – Sioux City, IA
$120 – Dec 2010 – Sioux City, IA
$120 – Dec 2010 – Sioux City, IA

Eyelid Surgery Prices

$3600 – May 21, 2015 – Yuba City, CA
$3600 – May 21, 2015 – Yuba City, CA
$3600 – May 21, 2015 – Yuba City, CA

Other Prices

$19999 – Jan 11, 2012 – Sioux City, IA
$13000 – Oct 27, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$10000 – Mar 14, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$6000 – Nov 28, 2012 – Sioux City, IA
$14200 – Jul 11, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$14200 – Jul 11, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$41000 – Nov 1, 2012 – Sioux City, IA
$16000 – Apr 1, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$20000 – Jan 11, 2012 – Sioux City, IA
$18000 – Sep 23, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$8000 – Nov 4, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$5000 – Jan 2011 – Sioux City, IA

Tummy Tuck Prices

$10 – Dec 5, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$8000 – Oct 29, 2015 – Yuba City, CA
$10000 – Mar 14, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$8000 – Oct 29, 2015 – Yuba City, CA
$8000 – Oct 29, 2015 – Yuba City, CA
$8000 – Oct 29, 2015 – Yuba City, CA
$10000 – Mar 14, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$10000 – Mar 14, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$10000 – Mar 14, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$7000 – Mar 25, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$11000 – Aug 19, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$10 – Dec 5, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$8000 – Nov 4, 2013 – Sioux City, IA

Mommy Makeover Prices

$13500 – Jun 1, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$13000 – Oct 27, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$14000 – Jan 28, 2004 – Upland, CA
$13000 – Oct 27, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$13000 – Oct 27, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$13500 – Jun 1, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$13500 – Jun 1, 2013 – Sioux City, IA

Rhinoplasty Prices

$6001 – Oct 2017 – Sioux City, IA
$6500 – May 19, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$6500 – May 19, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$6500 – May 19, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$6500 – May 19, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$6500 – May 19, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$6500 – May 19, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$6500 – May 19, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$6500 – May 19, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$6500 – May 19, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$6500 – May 19, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$6500 – May 19, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$6500 – May 19, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$6500 – May 19, 2014 – Yuba City, CA
$6000 – Feb 2012 – Sioux City, IA
$6000 – Feb 2012 – Sioux City, IA

Juvederm Prices

$249 – Feb 18, 2013 – Sioux City, IA
$250 – Feb 18, 2013 – Sioux City, IA

Scars Treatment Prices

$20000 – Jan 11, 2012 – Sioux City, IA
$20000 – Jan 11, 2012 – Sioux City, IA

Doctor’s answers

Question

Answer Header & Date

Answer Snippet

Is it wise to save money and fly to Miami for a breast augmentation if I live in Connecticut?

Probably better to “shop local”
Dec 11, 2017

Breast augmentation is a very popular procedure and patient satisfaction rates tend by quite high. I can see why some patients might be tempted to select the surgeon with competitive prices. It is hard to wait and be patient. Still, I think it is best to find someone near you, or at least in driving distance. I typically see my patients back for a number of follow up visits even if everything goes perfectly. If you were were to have a complication, the proper management might be chall…

What can be done about these horrible looking “dog ears” I’ve been left with?

Dog Ears after a tummy tuck
Aug 28, 2014

One of the more common complications after an abdominoplasty is having problems with the appearance of the scar. This can be in the form of a wide, hypertrophic appearing scar, or it can be what is referred to as “dog ears.” These are small, raised areas of excess skin at the very lateral ends of the tummy tuck scar. When dog ears are a problem, I typically remove them in the office under local anesthesia only. The recovery is typically pretty rapid. Most…

Are my tummy tuck results normal for six months post op?

Tummy tuck results normal?
Aug 25, 2014

It is always challenging to evaluate post-operative photos without seeing pre-operative ones as well. From the photo you submitted, it looks like you may still have a rectus diastasis. Pregnancy can cause a dramatic weakening and stretching out of the fascia (connective tissue) in between and overlying the rectus abdominis muscles. Most plastic surgeons experienced with abdominoplasty, consider repair of the diastasis to be a vital part of the procedure. You should…

Tummy tuck a little over 10 weeks ago, right side looks a whole lot bigger than left. Is this n

Early asymmetry after tummy tuck
Aug 25, 2014

It can take up to three months for the swelling to subside after an abdominoplasty. Sometimes even longer. However, swelling tends to be relatively symmetric. If one side of your abdomen is noticeably larger than the other, it might be a sign of a persistent seroma. Small seromas are quite common, and typically resolve on their own without any treatment apart from compression. Larger or persistent seromas require aspiration in the office. Infrequently, it…

5 weeks post op. Will my TT tighten up more? There is a lot of saggy/excess skin. Is this norma

It is still a bit early to draw any conclusions
Aug 8, 2014

Well, five weeks after surgery is still pretty early to draw conclusions about your result. I think it takes at least 4-6 weeks for all of the swelling to go away after an abdominoplasty, and sometimes up to a year to get completely back to normal. If liposuction of the abdominal tissue was performed during the procedure, you might expect some skin retraction during the coming months. If not, I think it is unlikely the skin is going to drastically change in the future…

Purple wire like string from below incision?

Looks like suture material
Aug 6, 2014

From the photos, it likes you are dealing with an exposed stitch, a.k.a. suture material. Plastic surgeons use a wide variety of dissolvable and permanent sutures. This could be either. Regardless, it can be taken care of in a matter of seconds by your plastic surgeon. The exposed portion will be grasped and then trimmed at or just below the level of the skin.

What would be the recommended method of Breast Reconstruction for a patient who received radiat

An autologous/flap reconstruction is your only good option
Aug 6, 2014

Radiation is a vital part of breast cancer treatment. It has been shown to increase survival and decrease local recurrence of breast cancer. Still, it can complicate one’s situation when it comes to breast reconstruction options. In someone like yourself who apparently underwent immediate reconstruction with an expander, and had complications from the radiation, your only good option is to your use your own tissues in the form of a flap. There are a number of flap…

if I get breast implants do I have to get them redone again in ten years?

Do breast implants have to be replaced in the future?
Jun 2, 2014

Frankly, it is hard to know how long a patient’s breast implants will last. I tell all my patients that they are a man-made product, and that the implants do not last forever. We hope that the implants will last a minimum of 10 to 15 years. Therefore, young patients should plan on having the implants replaced at least once. However, there is not absolute time frame where the implants have to replaced. I presume that most plastic surgeons see patients who have…

When will I see a final result on my rhinoplasty?

How long before you can see the final result after a rhinoplasty?
Jun 2, 2014

Rhinoplasty is a common cosmetic procedure in the United States. The ASPS estimates the more than 220,000 were done in 2013. Patients typically have very high expectations. In my experience, it is normal form them to be anxious to know the final outcome. Unfortunately, it can take awhile when it comes to rhinoplasty surgery. First, there can be a fair amount of bruising and swelling after the operation. Although the bruising usually resolves in a week or…

Is it recommended to wear a girdle / compression garment when doing weight lifting or ab work o

Compression Garments after a Tummy Tuck
May 29, 2014

Most plastic surgeons have their tummy tuck patients wear some sort of compression garment after surgery. I prefer the soft, elastic variety with plenty of cushion. I usually have my patients wear a garment for a minimum of six weeks. I think it helps with swelling, the prevention of seromas, and provides added support while the deeper, fascial layers continue to heal. If a patient develops a persistent seroma, I might make them wear the garment even longer. At…

Lost 20lb, hope to lose another 25lb. Am I a good candidate for a TT?

Weight loss prior to tummy tuck surgery
May 6, 2014

I am glad to hear that you’ve been able to lose 20 lbs. Losing excess weight after three kids is tough. More important though than the number of pounds would be your current weight in relation to your height. We use a number called the BMI (body mass index) which takes into account these two measurements. Most patients with a BMI greater than 30 are not good candidates for a tummy tuck, and in fact, they are at an increased risk of serious complications. My…

I weigh about 114 and have a gynecomastia. I don’t want surgery. Are there any other options? (

Treatment of gynecomastia
May 6, 2014

Currently, the only effective treatment option for gynecomastia is surgery. The type of surgery depends on the severity of the problem. Some men have firm, fibrous tissue, while others have breasts which are mostly fatty. Rarely, patients with mostly excess fat can be treated with liposuction alone. More commonly, a combination of liposuction and an open procedure to remove the excess breast tissue is required.

Which incision should be used to correct asymmetry? Under the armpit or in the crease under the

Incision choice to correct breast asymmetry
May 6, 2014

Sounds like you have a pretty dramatic amount of asymmetry. It is challenging to say for certain which incision would be preferable without doing an exam. However, in my hands, I think a more predictable result would be obtained with an incision on the breast. In most cases this would be an incision placed in the inframammary crease. Still, a periareolar incision would be another option. It depends on whether or not there is ptosis (droopiness), and the size of…

How long after breast reduction will I be able to play rugby?

Recovery after breast reduction
May 6, 2014

Breast reduction surgery is common in the United States with a bit more 100,000 procedures done every year. Most are performed on an outpatient basis. Typically, patients require pain medicine for 5-7 days after surgery. Most patients will return to work or school by a week. I usually have patients wait at least two weeks before letting them increase their activity level. At three to four weeks, I let me patients start exercising if they are otherwise healing as…

I am 34 years old and after 3 kids via c-section I am 270 pounds: tummy tuck or a panniculectom

Neither procedure would be good idea right now
May 5, 2014

A tummy tuck would not be indicated because of your height and weight, and the result would most likely be unsatisfactory. A panniculectomy could be an option if you are suffering from persistent rashes and problems with hygiene. However, this is not a cosmetic procedure, and will mostly serve to help you from a functional standpoint only. Currently, your body mass index (BMI) is 41. Studies have shown an increase in complications for patients with a BMI > 30. …

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