Dr Emerson in Gastonia, North Carolina

Name: Eric T. Emerson, MD, FACS
Last name: Emerson
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1996
Years experience: 27
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://ppsd.com/
Business: Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
Address: 649 N. New Hope Rd.
Phone: (704) 271-5261
International phone number: +17042715261
City: Gastonia
State: North Carolina
Zip Code: 28054
Country: US
Additional Address: 700 Noth Lafayette Street,
Suite 24
Shelby, NC 28150

Statement: Dr. Emerson is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast, abdomen, and face. He enjoys working with both cosmetic and reconstructive patients.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Consultation note: One-on-one consultations, private, informative
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges:

Caromont Regional Medical Center, Cleveland Regional and Cleveland Ambulatory Services

Education:

Undergraduate: BA, University of California, Santa Barbara
Medical: MD, Vanderbilt University Medical School

Postdoc Training:

Residencies:
Plastic Surgery, University of South Florida
General Surgery, University of South Florida
Fellowship: Hand and Microvascular Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles

Member of:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Board Certification:

Eric Tomson Emerson (ABMSUID -615697)

Viewed: 8/5/2008
Day of birth:
9/16/1964

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

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Recertification: 12/1/2009 – 12/31/2019
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification:
9/18/1999 – 12/31/2009 Surgery of the Hand – Subspecialty
Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification:
8/28/2

– 12/31/2010}
Education: 1990 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 649 N New Hope RdGastonia, NC 28054-7424 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 35.2749523,-81.1493925

Primary location:

Location name: Charlotte
State: NC
Country: US
Map point: 35.2314,-80.84580231

Treatments:

African American Rhinoplasty
AlloDerm
Areola Reduction Surgery
Arm Lift
ArteFill
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
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chemical Peel
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
CO2 Laser
Collagen Injection
CoolSculpting
Dysport
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Fractional Laser
Genioplasty
Glycolic Peel
Gynecomastia Surgery
Hair Loss Treatment
Hair Transplant
Hyaluronidase
IPL
Juvederm
Labiaplasty
Laser Genesis
Laser Hair Removal
Laser Resurfacing
Latisse
Lip Fillers
Lip Implants
Lip Surgery
Lipoma Removal
Liposculpture
Liposuction
Lower Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mole Removal
Mommy Makeover
Natrelle Breast Implants
Neck Lift
Nipple Surgery
Nonsurgical Facelift
Pearl Laser
Pec Implants
Photodynamic Therapy
Radiesse
Renuva
Restylane
Retin-A
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Salicylic Peel
Scar Removal
Septoplasty
Sientra Breast Implants
Skin Lightening
Skin Rejuvenation
SMAS Facelift
Subcision
TCA Peel
Teeth Whitening
Thigh Lift
Titan Laser
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Awards:

Awards:
Community Health Services Grant, Center for Health services, Vanderbilt University
Best Plastic Surgeon, Gaston Gazette Reader’s Choice Awards, 2008
Professional Recognition:
Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society
Golden Key National Honor Society

Rating: 4.7
Profile views: 27072
Answer count: 187
Review count: 33
1 star count: 1
5 star count: 22
Total star count: 23
Star rating: 4.1383918308717
Lead count last three months: 6
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Aug 12, 2008
Profile modified: Jan 31, 2023
Profile photo modified: Jul 14, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Performance
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jul 14, 2014
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Charlotte, NC, US. GPS coordinates: 35.2314,-80.84580231
Hickory, NC, US. GPS coordinates: 35.6767,-81.38500214
Huntersville, NC, US. GPS coordinates: 35.4034,-80.86109924
Shelby, NC, US. GPS coordinates: 35.2894,-81.54039764

Latest ratings of treatments

Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 3/5)
Breast Implant Revision (Dec 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)
Tummy Tuck (Dec 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)
Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Lift (Sep 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Lift with Implants (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 3/5)
Sientra Breast Implants (Feb 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)
LASIK (Sep 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
LASIK (Sep 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
LASIK (Sep 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Lift (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)
Mommy Makeover (Mar 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 Implant Revision (Dec 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 Lift with Implants (Jan 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Lift with Implants (Jan 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Lift with Implants (Jan 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Lift (Sep 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Lift with Implants (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mommy Makeover (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)
Mommy Makeover (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)
Tummy Tuck (Nov 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)
Sientra Breast Implants (Feb 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 Lift with Implants (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Lift with Implants (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Lift with Implants (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (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)

Latest Prices

Breast Augmentation Prices

$10000 – Sep 2023 – Gastonia, NC
$10000 – Apr 2023 – Gastonia, NC
$5786 – Nov 15, 2018
$4450 – Oct 2018 – Charlotte, NC
$4750 – Feb 18, 2016 – Charlotte, NC
$4750 – Feb 18, 2016 – Charlotte, NC
$5500 – Jun 22, 2015 – Gastonia, NC
$5000 – Jul 23, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$5000 – Jul 23, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4450 – Apr 2013 – Charlotte, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$10000 – Oct 2012 – Gastonia, NC
$10000 – Oct 2012 – Gastonia, NC

Breast Implant Revision Prices

$600 – Dec 24, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$600 – Dec 24, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$8000 – Feb 20, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$600 – Dec 24, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$600 – Dec 24, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$600 – Dec 24, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$600 – Dec 24, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$8000 – Feb 20, 2014 – Gastonia, NC

Tummy Tuck Prices

$6800 – Dec 3, 2015 – Gastonia, NC
$8000 – Nov 20, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$6800 – Jun 19, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$5500 – Feb 25, 2011 – North Carolina
$5000 – Oct 2018 – Gastonia, NC
$7200 – Feb 19, 2018 – Gastonia, NC
$7200 – Feb 19, 2018 – Gastonia, NC
$7200 – Feb 19, 2018 – Gastonia, NC
$8055 – Sep 19, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$5000 – Mar 6, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$5000 – Dec 18, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$6800 – Dec 3, 2015 – Gastonia, NC
$6800 – Dec 3, 2015 – Gastonia, NC
$6800 – Dec 3, 2015 – Gastonia, NC
$5000 – Mar 2016 – Gastonia, NC
$5000 – Mar 6, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$5500 – Feb 25, 2011 – North Carolina
$8000 – Nov 20, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$5700 – Mar 13, 2013 – Gastonia, Nc
$5000 – Dec 18, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$12000 – Mar 20, 2014 – Hickory, NC
$12000 – Mar 20, 2014 – Hickory, NC
$12000 – Mar 20, 2014 – Hickory, NC
$12000 – Mar 20, 2014 – Hickory, NC
$5000 – Dec 18, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$8054 – Sep 19, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$600 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$600 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$600 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$600 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$600 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$600 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$600 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$600 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$10000 – Dec 2011 – Gastonia, NC
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$10000 – Nov 2011 – Gastonia, NC
$10000 – Nov 2011 – Gastonia, NC
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$10000 – Nov 2011 – Gastonia, NC
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$6000 – Nov 2, 2011 – South Carolina
$7000 – Jun 15, 2011 – North Carolina
$5000 – Jan 2011 – Gastonia, North Carolina
$5000 – Jan 2011 – Gastonia, North Carolina
$5000 – Jan 2011 – Gastonia, North Carolina
$5000 – Jan 2011 – Gastonia, North Carolina
$5000 – Nov 2010 – Gastonia, North Carolina
$5000 – Nov 2010 – Gastonia, North Carolina
$5000 – Nov 2010 – Gastonia, North Carolina
$5000 – Nov 2010 – Gastonia, North Carolina
$5000 – Oct 2010 – Gastonia, North Carolina

Breast Lift Prices

$6000 – Sep 6, 2018 – Gastonia
$5700 – Apr 10, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$6000 – Sep 6, 2018 – Gastonia
$6000 – Sep 6, 2018 – Gastonia
$6000 – Sep 6, 2018 – Gastonia

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

$5786 – Nov 15, 2018
$5786 – Nov 15, 2018
$5786 – Nov 15, 2018
$5786 – Nov 15, 2018
$5786 – Nov 15, 2018
$7800 – Aug 28, 2015 – Charlotte, NC
$7800 – Aug 28, 2015 – Gastonia nc

Sientra Breast Implants Prices

$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC
$4500 – Feb 27, 2013 – Gastonia, NC

Mommy Makeover Prices

$12000 – Mar 20, 2014 – Hickory, NC
$13000 – Apr 3, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$13000 – Apr 3, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$13000 – Apr 3, 2014 – Gastonia, North Carolina
$12000 – Mar 20, 2014 – Hickory, NC
$12000 – Mar 20, 2014 – Hickory, NC

Breast Implants Prices

$5000 – Oct 2017 – Gastonia, NC
$5000 – Oct 2011 – Gastonia, NC
$5000 – Oct 2011 – Gastonia, NC

AlloDerm Prices

$600 – Dec 24, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$8000 – Feb 20, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$8000 – Feb 20, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$8000 – Feb 20, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$8000 – Feb 20, 2014 – Gastonia, NC

Breast Reconstruction Prices

$600 – Dec 24, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$600 – Dec 24, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$600 – Dec 24, 2014 – Gastonia, NC

Other Prices

$13000 – Apr 3, 2014 – Gastonia, NC
$5000 – Dec 18, 2013 – Gastonia, NC

Facial Fat Transfer Prices

$4900 – Apr 23, 2013 – Memphis, TN

Smart Lipo Prices

$4200 – Sep 17, 2012 – Memphis, TN
$4200 – Sep 17, 2012 – Memphis, TN
$4200 – Sep 17, 2012 – Memphis, TN
$4200 – Sep 17, 2012 – Memphis, TN
$4200 – Sep 17, 2012 – Memphis, TN
$4200 – Sep 17, 2012 – Memphis, TN
$4200 – Sep 17, 2012 – Memphis, TN
$4200 – Sep 17, 2012 – Memphis, TN
$4200 – Sep 17, 2012 – Memphis, TN
$4200 – Sep 17, 2012 – Memphis, TN
$4200 – Sep 17, 2012 – Memphis, TN
$4200 – Sep 17, 2012 – Memphis, TN
$4200 – Sep 17, 2012 – Memphis, TN

Practice Locations

Name & Website

Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology/Gastonia/959 Cox Rd, https://ppsd.com/

Address

959 Cox Rd., Gastonia, North Carolina, US, 28054 (GPS coordinates: 35.2757793,-81.135814)

Phone

+17048667576

Working Hours

Mon: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Created / Modified

Sep 20, 2017 / Jun 16, 2021

Name & Website

Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology/Shelby, https://ppsd.com/

Address

105 Delta Park Dr., Shelby, North Carolina, US, 28150 (GPS coordinates: 35.304392,-81.51271)

Phone

(704) 484-0464

Working Hours

Mon: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Created / Modified

May 27, 2021 / Jun 16, 2021

Special Offers

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Treatments

$1000 OFF BREAST AUGMENTATION
Feb 27, 2020 /
May 29, 2020

Offer is good for breast augmentation, augmentation with lift, and implant exchange. In person consultation required.

Specific treatments

Natrelle Offer
Aug 15, 2018 /
Dec 31, 2020

Bonus Treatment for You and a Friend by Natrelle: When you select any Natrelle gummy implants for breast augmentation. Choose one of the following complementary treatments or products: Botox or Coolsculpting

Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question

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The doc said it would be okay to resume running after 6 weeks. Is this realistic timeframe? W

Return to running/activity after tummy tuck
Sep 28, 2016

There is a great variation in how soon a patient is able return to physical activity after abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). I would agree with your surgeon that six weeks is the very earliest that I would consider allowing a patient to return to vigorous physical activity, such as running. You should be aware, however, that it may take longer than 6 weeks to be safe and comfortable before returning. In addition, I always recommend that return to activity should be gradual and stepwise. Try ...

Dropped yet?

Dropped yet?
Sep 21, 2016

At 8 weeks it is too early to tell if you've fully dropped. It often takes at least 4 months to achieve the final shape and size. It is difficult to be patient and wait during this time. Be sure and visit your plastic surgeon if you have ongoing concerns. Best of luck!

70 percent of Juvederm syringe, day after, very worried about swelling

Swelling after Juvederm injection of lips
Feb 11, 2016

Swelling of the lips after injection with a hyaluronic acid agent like Juvederm is expected and extremely common. In my experience, the swelling is most pronounced for the first 48 hours after the injections, however may last several more days. Application of cold compresses or intermittent ice may be helpful. If you have any concerns, please return to your plastic surgeon for evaluation. Best of luck!

8 days post-op, breast augmentation revision. What does this look like? What course of action

Concern after breast augmentation revision
Feb 11, 2016

The photograph appears to show bruising of the lower pole of the breast, however I would recommend that you go in to see your plastic surgeon as soon as possible. This may be an indication of a hematoma, but an exam is strongly recommended. Best of luck.

Can I achieve satisfactory results from a breast augmentation (silicone) without the lift? (P

Lift or No lift
Feb 7, 2016

It is difficult to tell from your photograph because of the position of your arms, but I believe that it is likely that you will require a lift as well as an augmentation. If your nipples are at or well below your inframammary fold, you likely will need a lift. The best way to get an answer to this question is to schedule an exam and consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck!

Thin liquid coming out of the stitches after removing them yesterday! Sign of infection? (Pho

Leaking from breast implant incision
Jan 22, 2016

I would recommend that you go to see your plastic surgeon very soon, today if at all possible. The possibility of an infection cannot be determined from the photograph, although the incision looks somewhat concerning. Best of luck.

At what point could a PS assess my breast implants and tell me if I have other options?

Timing for breast augmentation revision
Jan 22, 2016

Without an examination or photographs, it is difficult to give a precise answer, however in the vast majority of cases I recommend that patients wait at least 4-6 months before considering a revision. There are often significant changes that occur after the first month or two and operating too early can create other unfavorable changes. As with many types of cosmetic procedures, patience is a very important virtue. I would suggest that you speak with your plastic surgeon...

What are my options? Do I need a mommy makeover?

Mommy Makeover ?
Jan 21, 2016

A Mommy Makeover usually involves surgical correction of the breasts and abdomen. A tummy tuck (known as an "abdominoplasty") is the procedure most frequently recommended to improve the appearance of the abdomen after multiple pregnancies. If you also have concerns with the appearance of your breasts, a procedure (breast augmentation, lift, or reduction) can often be combined with the abdominal contouring procedure. The best way to get the answers to your questions is to have a...

What are the Tummy Tuck and Liposuction options that may best address my midsection?

Tummy tuck vs liposuction
Jul 10, 2014

Based on your photographs, your are correct that you are not a good candidate for liposuction alone or mini tummy tuck. With excess the skin and a "fat roll," a full tummy tuck with some liposuction of the flanks would be appropriate. It is not possible to adequately assess whether or not you need plication of your abdominal wall based on your photographs, but it is very likely that you would benefit from this procedure. I would encourage you to schedule a consultation...

Tummy tuck technique? My panni goes around my body. Is there a way I can get cut that goes up

Contouring after significant weight loss
Jun 18, 2014

Congratulations on your weight loss! You may be a good candidate for a circumferential abdominoplasty or lower body lift, but it is difficult to assess your lateral and posterior sides from the photographs. Many patients who have lost over 100 lbs do benefit from a circumferential approach. An examination and consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would help answer all of your questions.Combining arm contouring surgery with an abdominoplasty can be done in some...

I got smooth saline Breast Implants in 2008. My left breast has become very painful and the i

Hyper-mobility of implant
May 7, 2014

I'm sorry to hear that you are having some problems, but increased mobility of the implant(s) is possible. The pocket in which the implant is located can sometimes become larger and allow the implant to move downward and/or to the side. While the muscle itself does not move to a different position, the implant can move to a location either below or to the side of where the muscle is located. This problem can be repaired by tightening up the implant pocket with sutures....

How much time off work is needed for BA & TT?

Time off work for tummy tuck and augmentation
May 1, 2014

I have found that there is great variation in a patient's ability to return to work after a tummy tuck and breast surgery. Some may be ready to return in a week, but most will not. I generally advise patients to take at least 2 weeks off if they have a relatively sedentary job. If your job requires heavy lifting or strenuous activity, it may take 4-8 weeks to get "up to speed" after an abdominoplasty. If you plan to return too early, you may place yourself in a...

Would breast lift and augmentation be enough after having children and breastfeeding?

Breast lift and augmentation
Apr 4, 2014

Thank you for your photo and questions. Your photographs demonstrate significant ptosis (sagging). Implants alone will not give an acceptable result. You also have moderate asymmetry that can be improved with a combination of a breast lift and breast augmentation. An implant alone will not improve the sagging of the breasts. Depending on your goals, the use of an implant is optional. I would encourage you to seek out a board certified plastic...

Vertical TT scar?

Need for vertical scar in Abdominoplasty
Mar 17, 2014

It is often difficult to discern whether or not a short vertical scar may be necessary in those patients with limited skin above the umbilicus. While unusual, sometimes it is necessary and your surgeon has done correct thing in warning you of this possibility. The choices in these situations are somewhat limited. I believe that the "short vertical" scar is the best of the limited options. The option of raising the entire incision appears less acceptable (and...

Will tummy tuck help my stomach? I'm 5ft weigh 145. Had colon resection in 2007

Tummy tuck after previous surgery
Mar 2, 2014

Based on your photographs, it appears that an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with some associated liposuction would significantly improve the appearance of your abdomen. The midline scar that you currently have would be shortened, but not completely removed. An examination would be helpful in determining how much of the abdominal "bulge" is related to skin/subcutaneous fat versus bulging of the muscles/intra-abdominal fat. I would suggest that you consider a consultation with...

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