Doctor Ablavsky in San Antonio, Texas 78258

Name: Michael Ablavsky, MD
Last name: Ablavsky
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2021
Years experience: 2
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Ablavsky Plastic Surgery
Address: 19222 Stone Hue
Address suite: Ste. 104
Phone: +1 210-942-6672
City: San Antonio
State: Texas
Zip Code: 78258
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Ablavsky earned his Doctorate of Medicine at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, where he met his wife Dr. Najia Dar, a San Antonio native. During his medical school training he received an alumni foundation fellowship to pursue research in opiate tolerance. He then specialized in general surgery at SUNY Downstate, where he was chief resident. After completing five years of general surgery training, he moved to Kentucky where he completed a three-year fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Louisville. While in Louisville he received academic and clinical achievement awards, and presented original research at the Kentucky Society of Plastic Surgeons. He employs a personalized and meticulous approach tailored to each client. The goal is to understand your vision and discuss options to achieve the desired result. Each consultation is a holistic experience which considers the balance, proportions, and harmony among each area of the face and body. Get your questions answered and find out which treatment options are best for you.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Methodist Hospital System, Baptist Health System
Education: 
  • Undergraduate Schools:
  • Brandeis University
  • B.A., Biology, New York University, 2008
  • Medical School: State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, 2013
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency: General Surgery, State University of New York, University Hospital of Brooklyn, 2018
  • Fellowship: Plastic Surgery, University of Louisville, 2021
GPS coordinates on map: 29.6286285,-98.4932933
Primary location: 
Location name: San Antonio
State: TX
Country: US
Map point: 29.425,-98.49369812
Treatments: 
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Arm Lift
  • Back Lift
  • 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
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Implant Removal
  • Butt Lift
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Fillers
  • Cheek Implants
  • Chin Filler
  • Chin Implant
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Diastasis Recti Repair
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Labia Majora Reduction
  • Labiaplasty
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Reduction
  • Liposuction
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mastectomy
  • Mentor Breast Implants
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Neck Lift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Monsplasty
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Reduction
  • Panniculectomy
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Septoplasty
  • Subcision
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Volbella
  • Voluma

RealSelf Info

Michael Ablavsky, MD

Awards: 
  • SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY, Full-year student research alumni Scholarship, 7/2010-6/2011
  • University of Louisville, Division of Plastic Surgery, Academic achievement – Highest in-service percentile, 2020
  • University of Louisville, Division of Plastic Surgery, Clinical achievement award, 2021
Rating: 4.8
Profile views: 1926
Answer count: 44
Review count: 18
1 star count: 1
5 star count: 16
Total star count: 17
Star rating: 3.9169091343439
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Aug 11, 2021
Profile modified: Aug 2, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Unclaimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Eligible Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: May 7, 2022
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • San Antonio, TX, US. GPS coordinates: 29.425,-98.49369812

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mohs Surgery (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mommy Makeover (May 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Neck Lift (Sep 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mohs Surgery (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mohs Surgery (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $11999 – Mar 3, 2023
  • $12000 – Mar 3, 2023
  • $12000 – Mar 3, 2023

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $6500 – Jul 13, 2022
  • $6500 – Jul 13, 2022
  • $6500 – Jul 13, 2022

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $4000 – May 18, 2022
  • $4000 – May 18, 2022
  • $4000 – May 18, 2022

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
38 J but dr said my whole breast is only 1000g?
Insurance authorization for breast reduction
May 19, 2023
Insurance policies often differ when it comes to breast reduction authorization but most look for a functional deficit caused by large breasts (rashes under breast, bra strap grooves, and possibly upper back pain). The Schnur sliding scale is a chart that will determine how much volume needs to be removed for coverage – volume removed is based on BSA (height and weight metric). Bra sizes are often subjective and can very from one company to another.
What risks and complications could I be facing from having breast reduction surgery?
What are the risks of a breast reduction
May 15, 2023
Breast reductions risks include but are not limited to infection, bleeding, seroma, hematoma, scarring, asymmetry of breast shape, size, nipple position, incision separation, loss of blood supply or necrosis/loss of nipple, changes to nipple sensation including a numb nipple, fat necrosis, pain, need to have revision or further surgery, cardiac, lung complications inherent to anesthesia as well as blood clots and pulmonary emboli. I make sure to have a thorough discussion with patients…
Do I need to have a combination reduction and lift for a lifted breast?
Difference between breast lift and breast reduction.
May 15, 2023
The technique and scar placement is similar for breast reduction and breast lift procedures. Both narrow the breast, and raise the nipple and overall breast itself into a higher position on the chest wall. Although both procedure reduce the overall volume and weight of a breast, a breast reduction typically removes more than 250 grams of weight from each breast and can be greater depending on the goals.
Do you have any tips for getting insurance to approve a breast reduction?
Insurance approval for breast reduction
May 15, 2023
Insurance plans often have different requirements for breast reduction approval. Some of the more common requirements may include symptoms of upper back/shoulder pain, bra strap grooves, and rashes under the breast that do not improve with dermatologic medications. Additionally insurance companies may want an estimated weight of how much breast tissue would be removed. The Schnur scale represents the minimum amount of breast tissue to be removed (based on your height and weight) for…
Why do some patients who have breast reduction surgery end up with dead tissue and really awful wo
Complications of breast reduction surgery
May 15, 2023
Some of the risks of breast reduction surgery associated with “dead tissue” and wound healing complications can be attributed to issues of blood supply. Inadequate blood supply to the breast tissue and the skin edges of the incisions results in loss of tissue or poor wound healing. Whether the breast tissue has appropriate blood supply is determined by technique in the operating room as well as certain patient characteristics. Patient factors such as age, smoking, high BMI, diabetes,…
How much time is usually enough for liposuction recovery?
Recovery after liposuction.
May 11, 2023
Every patient has different body composition, pain threshold and definition of recovery – therefore recovery varies. Depending on which area and how many areas undergo liposuction or if liposuction is combined with other procedures will determine the recovery process. In general, swelling can peak in the 1st 2 weeks after surgery and the majority of swelling can persist for 4-6 weeks. Returning to a desk job that does not require strenuous physical labor can take a couple of weeks. Returning…
Should I purchase arm compression tights after arm lipo?
Compression after liposuction
May 11, 2023
Every patient is different and every surgeon has a different approach to their liposuction recovery.
Minimizing post operative swelling with compression garments can help optimize outcomes after liposuction and other body contouring procedures. Reducing swelling can allow for better skin tightening.
How Much Does Liposuction Cost? Do you get discounts for the lipo price if you get lipo on multipl
Liposuction cost in San Antonio
May 11, 2023
The cost of a procedure is comprised of a number of factors. You should consider surgeon’s fee, facility/surgery center fee, anesthesia fee, medications, pre-operative lab work, and post operative garments as to the total cost of liposuction. Our fees are based on estimated duration and not per area of liposuction. Every patient is different so no one area of liposuction is the same across the board. Our consultations are free, we see post operative patients often and have no limitations on…
Is it possible to build musicle after lipo or skin removal?
Building muscle after liposuction or body contouring
May 11, 2023
Building lean muscle can be helpful in various ways. Muscle mass and strength training can protect against soft tissue injuries and bony problems such as osteoporosis. Muscle strengthening takes a well balanced diet that includes protein – liposuction or skin removal does not affect the ability to build muscle.
Will my liposuction results look weird if I lose weight a year after surgery?
Weight lose after liposuction.
May 11, 2023
Significant weight loss can cause unwanted skin excess because of the skin’s limited ability to contract. Moderate weight loss in a healthy fashion is beneficial to your overall wellness. Weight loss and it’s effects on your skin varies greatly. Age, genetics, sun exposure, in addition to the time frame of your weight loss and total pounds lost and are just some of the factors that determine your skin’s ability to redrape to your new weight.
Signs of Capsular Contracture After Breast Augmentation?
How is capsular contracture diagnosed?
Dec 13, 2022
A capsule forms around an implant as part of a normal recovery process of breast augmentation. For various reasons this capsule over time may thicken and start getting tighter causing a capsular contracture. Different grades of capsular contracture exist and symptoms associated with capsular contracture may include firmness, pain, implant malposition leading to an appearance of asymmetry. Because these symptoms are diagnosed on physical exam and a thorough history may also provide more…
If I pole dance – should go with over or under the muscle implants?
Implant pocket choice for active person (pole dancing/exercising)
Dec 13, 2022
Placing an implant under the muscle helps camouflage the implant shape, providing a smoother transition from the implant to your own chest and decreases the chance of rippling. One of the downsides to placing under the muscle is what is called animation deformity. As the muscle activates during exercise this can push on the implant causing it to move (animate). An in-person physical examination and consultation is important to establish your expectations and help choose a procedure that best…
How to Bring the Natural Boobs Closer Together?
Options for increasing cleavage (aka upper pole fullness)
Dec 13, 2022
In general there are 3 ways of increasing the fullness of your cleavage1)implant2)fat grafting3)autoaugmentation There are risks and benefits to each of the listed options. A physical exam and a discussion of your expectations during an in-person consultation with a plastic surgeon will help clarify what procedure may work best for you. Other than supportive garments there are no “natural” methods to reliably increasing your breast cleavage
Breast Lift versus Breast Augmentation
Breast lift or breast augmentation
Dec 13, 2022
The answer for this question is patient specific and is best accomplished with an in-person consultation with your plastic surgeon. A breast lift will tighten, make your breasts perkier, and higher up on the chest but does not add to your cleavage or size of your breasts. A breast augmentation increases the size of your breast, providing fullness to your cleavage but does not “lift” the breast – it does not shorten the distance between your collar bone and the nipple. Discussing your…
Pubic Area Appears Bigger After Tummy Tuck
Swelling of the pubic area (mons) after tummy tuck
Aug 31, 2022
Abdominoplasty techniques vary from surgeon to surgeon – some incorporate a monsplasty as part of an abdominoplasty. A monsplastymay defat the pubic region and sew it higher up on the abdominal wall making it less deflated and saggy appearing. If a monsplasty was performed then swelling can persist longer than 6 weeks. Besides the normal healing post surgical healing process other things to be aware of are fluid collections. Every patient heals at their own pace and nothing can replace a…

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Last updated on 12/02/2023