Dr. Melissa Johnson, MD Plastic Surgeon

Name: Melissa Johnson, MD
Last name: Johnson
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2000
Years experience: 23
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Pioneer Valley Plastic Surgery
Address: 734 Longmeadow St.
Address suite: Ste. 201
Phone: +1 413-731-7877
City: Longmeadow
State: Massachusetts
Zip Code: 01106
Country: US
Consulting Fees: 100$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Baystate Health, Mercy Medical Center and Noble Hospital
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BS in Chemistry and Biology, Emory University
  • Medical: MD, Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine

Melissa Johnson, MD

Postdoc Training: 
  • Internship: General Surgery, Medical College of Georgia
  • Residency:
  • General Surgery, Medical College of Georgia
  • Plastic Surgery Research, Medical College of Georgia
  • Fellowship: Plastic Surgery, Indiana University Medical Center
Member of: 
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification: 
Melissa Ann Johnson (ABMSUID -08286)

Viewed: 7/3/2008
Day of birth:
5/25/1965

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

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification:
9/14/2002 – 12/31/2012
American Board of Surgery
Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 5/4/1999 – 7/1/2009
Education: 1992 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 2 Medical Center Dr Ste 309Springfield, MA 01107-1271 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 42.1026,-72.58509827

Primary location: 
Location name: Springfield
State: MA
Country: US
Map point: 42.1026,-72.58509827
Treatments: 
  • AlloDerm
  • Arm Lift
  • Blue Peel
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision
  • Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap
  • Breast Reduction
  • BroadBand Light (BBL)
  • Brow Lift
  • Butt Lift
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Clitoral Hood Reduction
  • Collagen Injection
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Feminizing Top Surgery
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Genioplasty
  • GentleLase
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposuction
  • Lower Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Masculinizing Top Surgery
  • Mastectomy
  • Mentor Breast Implants
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Panniculectomy
  • Permanent Makeup
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Sculptra
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • TCA Peel
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.5
Profile views: 16675
Answer count: 67
Review count: 28
1 star count: 2
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 5
Total star count: 8
Star rating: 2.8125071865577
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Nov 18, 2007
Profile modified: Jul 28, 2020
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: Oct 14, 2015
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Springfield, MA, US. GPS coordinates: 42.1026,-72.58509827

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Restylane (Dec 2015) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Arm Lift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (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)
  • FTM Chest Masculinization Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • FTM Chest Masculinization Surgery (Nov 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 (Nov 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 4/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Jun 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 Augmentation (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: 4/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 4/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (May 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Lipoma Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 0/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jun 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Mastectomy (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jul 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)
  • Lipoma Removal (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 0/5
  • Thigh Lift (May 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Arm Lift (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Oct 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Oct 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Panniculectomy (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Panniculectomy (Nov -0001) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mastectomy (Mar 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5

Latest Prices

Other Prices

  • $7200 – Sep 23, 2014 – Springfield, MA

Restylane Prices

  • $700 – Dec 23, 2015 – Springfield, MA
  • $700 – Dec 23, 2015 – Springfield, MA
  • $700 – Dec 23, 2015 – Springfield, MA
  • $700 – Dec 23, 2015 – Springfield, MA
  • $700 – Dec 23, 2015 – Springfield, MA
  • $700 – Dec 23, 2015 – Springfield, MA

MTF Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $8500 – Sep 10, 2015 – Springfield, MA
  • $8500 – Sep 10, 2015 – Springfield, MA

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $7500 – Aug 27, 2019
  • $7999 – Nov 22, 2016 – Springfield, MA
  • $7500 – Aug 27, 2019
  • $7500 – Aug 27, 2019
  • $7500 – Aug 27, 2019
  • $250 – Jul 25, 2013 – Massachusetts, MA
  • $7999 – Nov 22, 2016 – Springfield, MA
  • $7999 – Nov 22, 2016 – Springfield, MA
  • $250 – Jul 25, 2013 – Massachusetts, MA

FTM Chest Masculinization Surgery Prices

  • $7300 – Nov 17, 2016 – Springfield, MA
  • $7300 – Nov 17, 2016 – Springfield, MA
  • $7300 – Nov 17, 2016 – Springfield, MA

Breast Reconstruction Prices

  • $7200 – Sep 23, 2014 – Springfield, MA
  • $7200 – Sep 23, 2014 – Springfield, MA
  • $7200 – Sep 23, 2014 – Springfield, MA
  • $7200 – Sep 23, 2014 – Springfield, MA
  • $7200 – Sep 23, 2014 – Springfield, MA
  • $7200 – Sep 23, 2014 – Springfield, MA

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $8900 – Jun 15, 2016 – Springfield, MA
  • $9800 – May 13, 2015 – Springfield, MA
  • $8900 – Jun 15, 2016 – Springfield, MA
  • $8900 – Mar 21, 2018 – Springfield, MA
  • $8900 – Mar 21, 2018 – Springfield, MA
  • $8900 – Mar 21, 2018 – Springfield, MA
  • $5500 – Aug 20, 2015 – Springfield, MA
  • $9800 – May 13, 2015 – Springfield, MA
  • $8900 – Jun 15, 2016 – Springfield, MA
  • $8900 – Jun 15, 2016 – Springfield, Ma
  • $10000 – Dec 16, 2015 – Springfield, MA
  • $10000 – Dec 16, 2015 – Springfield, MA
  • $9320 – Mar 28, 2014 – Springfield, MA
  • $10000 – Dec 16, 2015 – Springfield, MA
  • $9800 – May 13, 2015 – Springfield, MA
  • $9800 – May 13, 2015 – Springfield, MA
  • $9320 – Mar 28, 2014 – Springfield, MA
  • $9320 – Mar 28, 2014 – Springfield, MA
  • $9320 – Apr 2, 2014 – Springfield, MA
  • $9320 – Apr 2, 2014 – Springfield, MA

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $7300 – Mar 2, 2016 – Springfield, MA
  • $8700 – Sep 19, 2012 – Springfield, MA
  • $7300 – Mar 2, 2016 – Springfield, MA
  • $7300 – Mar 2, 2016 – Springfield, MA
  • $8500 – Sep 10, 2015 – Springfield, MA
  • $8500 – Sep 10, 2015 – Springfield, MA

Brazilian Butt Lift Prices

  • $10000 – Sep 2023 – Springfield, MA
  • $10000 – Dec 2021 – Springfield, MA
  • $6000 – Apr 2017 – Springfield, MA
  • $6000 – Apr 2017 – Springfield, MA
  • $6000 – Apr 2017 – Springfield, MA
  • $6000 – Apr 2017 – Springfield, MA
  • $10000 – Mar 2017 – Springfield, MA
  • $10000 – Oct 2014 – Springfield, MA
  • $10000 – Oct 2014 – Springfield Mass

Lipoma Removal Prices

  • $1500 – Sep 2023 – Springfield, MA
  • $1500 – Jul 2022 – Springfield, MA
  • $1500 – Jul 2012 – Springfield, MA

Breast Implants Prices

  • $6545 – Sep 9, 2015 – Springfield, MA
  • $6545 – Sep 9, 2015 – Springfield, MA
  • $6545 – Sep 9, 2015 – Springfield, MA

Thigh Lift Prices

  • $6500 – May 28, 2019
  • $4500 – Feb 5, 2020
  • $4500 – Feb 5, 2020
  • $4500 – Feb 5, 2020
  • $6500 – May 28, 2019

Other Prices

  • $10000 – May 2016 – Springfield, MA
  • $10000 – Oct 2014 – Springfield, MA
  • $10000 – Oct 2014 – Springfield, MA

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Pioneer Valley Plastic Surgery, https://pioneervalleyplasticsurgery.com/
Address
734 Longmeadow St.Ste. 201, Longmeadow, Massachusetts, US, 01106 (GPS coordinates: 42.0510558,-72.5833511)
Phone
(413) 731-7877
Working Hours
Created / Modified
May 4, 2021 / May 4, 2021

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Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
My doctor does not use the compression garment
Garments
Mar 7, 2016
Compression Garments have not been scientifically proven to enhance liposuction results.  Many talented board certified plastic surgeons do not use garments.Your surgeon may have a good reason for not using a garment with you.The garments may cause additional pressure on the skin which may lead to breakdown.Laser liposuction adds a thermal component to break up the fat and may contribute to skin compromise.
Is tenting normal between breasts after augmentation?
Symmastia
Feb 26, 2016
Symmastia can occur when large implants are placed in patients with small breasts.  Breast stabilizers can be purchased to try and prevent symmastia.  The stabilizers maintain the breast implants in position to allow the pockets to heal and prevent further movement of the implants medially. 
Shall I remove the hair on my face every time before the session ?
Unclear Problem
Jan 29, 2016
I'm not sure what your question is.Are you having laser hair removal?Or Blue light acne treatments?Or IPL facial laser treatments?
Nipple crater after gynecomastia surgery. Is there a way to fix it permanently?
Gynecomastia revision
Jan 29, 2016
There are options to correct or improve on this situation. Loss of volume behind the nipple can be restored with fat grafting. You also look like you have some excess skin. Removal of excess skin will improve the contour but may leave visible scars.I recommend getting a second opinion by a board certified plastic surgeon in your area that ideally does a lot of gynecomastia operations and is comfortable with fat grafting techniques.
Puffy nipples some times only for few seconds nipples are fit. Any suggestions?
Puffy Nipples
Jan 29, 2016
The nipple has smooth muscle cells which contract with cold and stimulation. Warm usually relaxes the smooth muscle tissue and the areola widens or seems more puffy. The breast, nipple or areola tissue can all be reduced with surgery.Make an appointment with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area.
Does anyone know a good Silicone Scar Strip for Tummy tuck?
Silicone scar treatments
Jan 29, 2016
Pharmacies sell both gel or solid sheets over the counter without a prescription. I have seen Johnson & Johnson brand for solid sheeting as well as Scar guard at our local pharmacy as well as generic brands.Some solid silicone sheets can be purchased at a medical supply store and some insurances will cover silicone gel sheeting.On line, Scarfade, NewGel or Scar guard are liquid or gel versions that can be purchased.
I had a tummy tuck out of the country 15 days ago and might have a seroma though I believe it's swe
seroma after TT in another country
Jan 25, 2016
I would try calling a board certified plastic surgeon in your area and make an appointment. Some offices will charge a fee for evaluation and/or treatment if there is a seroma, so it may be helpful to ask in advance.
Babies after TT?
pregnancy risk after a tuumy tuck
Jan 25, 2016
I would make an appointment and talk with your Obstetrician. Most patients who have had a tummy tuck and then get pregnant would be categorized as a high risk pregnancy. They should be monitored closely to make sure the baby is developing normally and not experiencing increase pressure as it theoretically maybe more difficult for the abdominal wall to expand. Most patients will have no problems with pregnancy after a tummy tuck. A consultation with your...
I have gynecomastia. To hide it I have been using bandages to cover it . But the bandages has cause
pigmentation after bandaid use
Dec 15, 2015
Post-Inflammatory hyperpigmentation can occur with trauma to the skin. Stop using the bandaids. An ace wrap or compression vest will safely help prevent embarrassment as well as further hyperpigmentation. Topical skin care may lighten the dark areas. We use ZO Skin Care in the office.
Best approach to breast augmentation repair- after several procedures? I want to improve my feeling
Mastopexy/ Augmentation
Dec 2, 2015
Your breasts change over the years with aging and pregnancy. A breast lift or mastopexy sounds appropriate to remove the sagging skin.You have seen both a subglandular as well as subpectoral placement of the implant and you know you like the look of a subpectoral (behind the muscle) placement.Now you need to think about size, shape and material of the implant.
Is Gynecomastia Skin tightness common around 4-6 weeks?
tightness after surgery
Nov 4, 2015
Scarring is maximum at 6-8 weeks after surgery and usually the area will begin to relax at that time. Aggressive stretching may put tension on your scar and may widen it. I'd suggest calling your surgeon for postoperative advice.
Please help, ended up with a horrible PS, underwent a surgery for 520cc under the muscle, having a
painful submuscular large implants
Nov 3, 2015
Large implants can cause discomfort under the pectoralis muscle depending on the size and your activity level.If your implants are causing discomfort, they are not working for you. You may benefit from removing the submuscular implants alone, or consider placing smaller ones under the breasts.
Breast lift covered by BC Medical?
Breast lift covered by Insurance?
Oct 21, 2015
Mastopexy or breast lift is considered a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by insurance. The only time I have seen coverage for a mastopexy is to improve symmetry to the opposite breast after breast cancer treatment.
Can a person with Von Willebrands Blood Disorder get plastic surgery done?
Von Willebrand's Disease & Plastic Surgery
Oct 21, 2015
Elective Plastic Surgery can be performed in patients with Von Willebrand's Disease. This is usually coordinated with your hematologist.
What causes deposits like this?
Deposits
Oct 21, 2015
Our skin is more tightly connected to the underlying muscles in some areas of the body. One of these areas is the lower abdomen. Other examples are the breast fold and buttock crease.Liposuction to the lower abdominal wall will help smooth this area.

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Last updated on 11/24/2023