Plastic Surgeon Dr. Mark Shashikant, MD in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Name: Mark Shashikant, MD
Last name: Shashikant
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2009
Years experience: 14
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Avera Medical Group Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Address: 2701 W. Norfolk Ave.,
Address suite: Floor 3
Phone: +1 605-322-4130
City: Norfolk
State: Nebraska
Zip Code: 68701
Country: US
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Avera McKennan Hospital & University Medical Center
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BS, Biology, American University, Washington DC, 1996
  • Medical: MD, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia PA, 2002
Postdoc Training: 
  • Internship: General Surgery, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA, 2007
  • Residency: General Surgery, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA, 2007
  • Fellowship: Plastic Surgery, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA, 2009
Member of: 
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

GPS coordinates on map: 42.0324219,-97.4510481

Mark Shashikant, MD

Primary location: 
Location name: Sioux Falls
State: SD
Country: US
Map point: 43.546,-96.73130035
Treatments: 
  • AlloDerm
  • Belly Button Surgery
  • 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 Reduction
  • Cleft Lip And Palate Repair
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Fractional Laser
  • Juvederm
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Panniculectomy
  • Photodynamic Therapy
  • Scar Removal
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Strattice
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Vaginal Rejuvenation
  • Vaser Liposuction

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.1
Profile views: 2715
Answer count: 20
Review count: 13
1 star count: 1
Total star count: 1
Star rating: 1.7369969864653
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Feb 13, 2015
Profile modified: Jul 28, 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: Oct 18, 2015
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Sioux Falls, SD, US. GPS coordinates: 43.546,-96.73130035

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Labiaplasty (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 2/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 3/5, Payment process: 2/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 3/5)
  • Mastectomy (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Nov 2013) – 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)
  • Juvederm (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)
  • Breast Implants (Nov 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5Doctor’s bedside manner: 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 (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)
  • Breast Reduction (Dec 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Mar 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 Implants (Sep 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 Augmentation (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)
  • Eyelid Surgery (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: 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)
  • Labiaplasty (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Labiaplasty (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Mar 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 (May 2020) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jan 2020) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jan 2020) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 2/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 3/5, Payment process: 2/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 3/5)
  • Rhinoplasty (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 2/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 3/5, Payment process: 2/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 3/5)
  • Mastectomy (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mastectomy (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (Nov 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5Doctor’s bedside manner: 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 (Nov 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5Doctor’s bedside manner: 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 (Nov 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5Doctor’s bedside manner: 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 (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 Augmentation (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 Augmentation (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)
  • Juvederm (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)

Latest Prices

Labiaplasty Prices

  • $20000 – Nov 2, 2020
  • $20000 – Nov 2, 2020
  • $20000 – Nov 2, 2020

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $25000 – Dec 18, 2018
  • $25000 – Dec 18, 2018
  • $25000 – Dec 18, 2018

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $2000 – Nov 18, 2013 – Fort Belvoir, VA
  • $2000 – Nov 18, 2013 – Fort Belvoir, VA
  • $2000 – Nov 18, 2013 – Fort Belvoir, VA

Juvederm Prices

  • $1000 – Oct 28, 2015 – Virginia, VA
  • $1000 – Oct 28, 2015 – Virginia, VA
  • $1000 – Oct 28, 2015 – Virginia, VA
  • $1000 – Oct 28, 2015 – Virginia

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
What are my options for improving the appearance of a thyroid scar that has healed badly?
Neck scar
Oct 28, 2015
While neck scars usually heal very well, I do on occasion see scars like your. You have several options. Steroid injections – this is a relatively straightforward office treatment but the results can be unpredictable. If not properly done, it can thin out your tissues and make the appearance worse.Laser – I’ve had success with non-ablative fractional laser. It is an office procedure but the results take time and several treatments over 9-12 weeks.Surgery – scar…
I am 56 yrs and receiving my 3rd dose of 5-FU for colonrectal cancer , is it ok to do laser for bik
Hair reduction and chemotherapy
Oct 28, 2015
I’ve had this situtaion come up with several of my breast cancer patients. First and foremost, you would need clearance from your oncologist.Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is the most common hair reduction method. It relies on the metabolic activity at the base of the hair follicle which acts as a target for the heat generated by the IPL. If the follicle has reduced metabolic activity – such as is caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy, it may not be as effective.In my practice,…
Why would one require a liposuction during breast reduction?
Liposuction
Oct 28, 2015
Liposuction can be used to help contour the breasts after reduction. Often, patients feel they have had an inadequate reduction because they still feel “breast tissue” under the armpits. Yhis is actually not breast tissue but fatty deposits. Liposuction can help reduce these areas.Liposuction would not be covered by insurance.
What happens if the Alloderm isn’t incorporated on the lower breast skin flap? If it is free floati
Alloderm
Oct 28, 2015
Non-incorporated Alloderm occurs when the biologic is not in close contact with surrounding healthy tissues. I have found portions of ADM free floating in the pocket as your describe but that is the the best case scenario. More often than not, non-incorporated ADM is an infection risk.
I went today for a consult and was kinda shocked to hear that I should not do Lipo with my tummy tu
Tummy tuck and liposuction
Oct 28, 2015
There are cases when liposuction isnt needed. It really depends on the thickness of your abdominal tissues. Many surgeons will avoid liposuction in the central area since that has been associated with wound healing complications. But a measured approach to liposuction on the sides is fairly common.You should feel free to seek a second opinion from a board certified Plastic Surgeon.Good luck!
After double mastectomy & reconstruction with implants, my implants are too big. Is it possible to
Smaller is possible
Oct 28, 2015
Yes, smaller implants are possible. There are two items to addressed in downsizing. 3One is the internal pocket. When placing a smaller implant the internal pocket will need to be “shrunk” to contain and control the position of the smaller implant. This can be accomplished with capsular flaps from your own existing scar tissues or biologic meshed – usually both are used. The second item to address is the external skin. Depending on how much skin is…
Am I too old for breast reduction?
Am I too old for breast reduction?
Oct 26, 2015
Age in itself is not a reason not to have breast reduction surgery. You have many years ahead of you to enjoy the possibility of decreased neck and back pain. What is more important is your medical health and body mass index.I encourage you to consult with a board certified Plastic Surgeon.
I’ve decided on a doctor and I will be having a tummy tuck and my upper and lower eyes. Can I have
Combination procedures
Oct 25, 2015
Yes. In healthy patients both these procedures could be performed at the same time. Recognize that there will be additional recovery associated and you may need more help during the recovery process.Good luck!
Droopy Eyelids – Alternatives to Eyelift Surgery?
Non-surgical eyelid rejuvenation
Oct 25, 2015
Under the right circumstances, non-surgical eyelid procedures can help patients achieve their goals. I’ve had success with combination ablative and non-ablative erbium laser treatments. These can be done in the office with local anesthesia with much less downtime than surgery. The erbium laser provides very refined energy delivery to your tissues to encourage the growth of new collagen which helps strengthen the lid.In cases that need it, nothing can replace the…
How permanent are ADMs?
ADMs
Oct 25, 2015
The added thickness from a properly placed ADM should be permanent. The ADM itself does not degrade over time but provides a scaffold for your own blood vessels and tissue components to grow into. But your concern about stretching is a good one. ADM’s are derived from dermis and by definition have a degree of elasticity. Improperly placed or used in the wrong area, they can stretch out – negating any thickeneing effect they had. Other materials may be better…
Is it a realistic possibility to have a substantial breast reduction?
Possible but at a cost
Oct 21, 2015
It is possible to have a significant reduction as you have described. This would most likely require your nipples to be removed, the breast tissue removal performed, the skin re-draped over the new breast, and the nipples placed as skin grafts.Grafted nipples have no sensation and can have pigment changes. In adidtion, you may loose senstaion over all or part of your breasts.I reccomend you consult with a board-certified Plastic Surgeon to review your options.
How long after lumpectomy and radiation will I need to wait before I can have fat transfer to the d
Fat grafting after radiation
Oct 21, 2015
Fat transfer is considered safe after cancer and can help a radiated breast look and feel normal. While long-term human studies are needed, there is evidence that fat grafting not only helps with the immediate inflammation from radiation but may slow or halt the progression to chronic inflammation.Currently almost all of my breast cancer patients receive fat grafting. I wait at least four weeks.Fat grafting is a realtively new and excting technique with a lot of promise for…
What is the best management of a 10 days old forehead wound in a 3 years old girl to prevent scar?
Early stage wound care
Oct 21, 2015
In the early stages of wound healing the goal is to promote your bodies natural wound healing process and protect the wound from further damage.Keeping the wound clean with gentle cleansing and keeping the wound moist to promote epitheliazation will optimize scar formation. I recommend Cetaphil skin cleanser. to maintain a moist environment, the best method in this area and at this age would be aquaphor or vaseline.Obviously you want to prevent further physical trauma but a…
Expanders after radiation, using synthetic tissue? Thoughts?
Post-radiation implants
Oct 19, 2015
Hi lizorbin,This is an excellent question I’m presented with frequently in my practice.The latest data from April 2012 indicates a 40% complication rate for expanders placed in radiated areas. This is very high but interestingly almost 80% of those patients had successful reconstruction.Of course there is a large amount of variability regarding radiation dose, skin thickness, and other medical conditions.So it can be a rocky and perilous road but it is possible to complete a…
Am I likely to require a breast reduction in the future? If I get one now, am I likely to experienc
Breast Reduction in younger patients
Oct 19, 2015
Hello volticpsrings,Macromastia (large breasts) can be debilitating at any age. I encourage my younger patients to educate themselves, ask lots of questions, and make an informed decision.I have a fair number of young adults and teenagers in my breast reduction practice. While it is possible that your breasts could grow after a breast reduction (and almost certainly during pregnancy), most patients still choose to undergo breast reduction recognizing the benefit they obtain over…

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