Dr Robert D. Wilcox, MD in Plano, Texas 75093

Name: Robert D. Wilcox, MD
Last name: Wilcox
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1992
Years experience: 31
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center of Texas
Address: 5316 W. Plano Pkwy.
Phone: +1 972-776-2853
City: Plano
State: Texas
Zip Code: 75093
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Robert D. Wilcox is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Plano, Texas.
At his practice, the Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center of Texas, which includes a Laser & Skin Center, Dr. Wilcox and his staff offer a wide range of surgical and nonsurgical procedures related to the face, body, and breasts, including plastic surgery for men. He specializes in gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction) and is sought-after for his technique that minimizes the appearance of chest scarring. He’s also known for his expertise in breast enhancement, liposuction, tummy tucks, and full mommy makeovers.

Dr. Wilcox graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University before attending the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School to earn his medical degree. He then went on to complete his general surgery training at the University of Florida. Dr. Wilcox returned to Dallas to attend the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School to complete his plastic surgery residency, which was followed by fellowship training in hand and microsurgery.

A highly respected figure in his field, Dr. Wilcox has lent his expert commentary to numerous media outlets, including Vogue, Allure, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and NBC.

He has been honored with numerous awards and recognitions, including the American Medical Association’s Physician Recognition Award, a TX Top Doc, the RealSelf Hall of Fame, Best Doctors of Dallas from D Magazine, and Reader’s Choice Award from the Plano Star Courier.

Dr. Wilcox is a member of many prestigious medical organizations, including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the
Texas Medical Association, the American Medical Association, the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons, of which he has served as president. He also held a role as clinical assistant professor in plastic surgery at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.
Consulting Fees: 50$
Consultation note: Consultation fee is applied to your procedure
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges
  • Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, Medical Center of Plano
Education
  • Undergraduate: Texas A & M University
  • Medical: MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 1984
Postdoc Training
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, University of Florida, 1989
  • Plastic Surgery, Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
  • Fellowship: Hand and Microsurgery, Southwestern
Member of
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification
Robert David Wilcox (ABMSUID -166843)

Viewed: 7/28/2008

Day of birth:
1/21/1959

Status: Alive

Certification:
American Board of Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified Active Lifetime Initial Certification 11/11/1994 – Surgery of the Hand – Subspecialty
Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Recertification:
8/11/2003 – 12/31/2015
Expired Time-Limited Initial Certification:
8/28/1995 – 12/31/2005

American Board of Surgery

Surgery – General

Status: Not Certified
Expired Time-Limited Initial Certification:
2/06/1990} –
7/01/2

Education: 1984 MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Location: 5316 W Plano PkwyPlano, TX 75093-4821 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 33.0158037,-96.808683

Robert D. Wilcox, MD

Primary location
Location name: Dallas
State: TX
Country: US
Map point: 32.7811,-96.79709625

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/105590592411329204139/about

Treatments
  • Arm Lift
  • Bellafill
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Butt Lift
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earfold
  • Eyebrow Transplant
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Fractional Laser
  • Fraxel Repair
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Halo Laser
  • Hand Reconstructive Surgery
  • Infini RF
  • Isolaz
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Lash Lift
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Lift
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Low-Level Laser Therapy
  • Lower Facelift
  • Lumpectomy
  • Mastectomy
  • Microneedling
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Neck Lift
  • ProFractional Laser
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • PRP Injections
  • Retin-A
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Septoplasty
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Umbilical Hernia Repair
  • Vampire Facelift
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma

RealSelf Info

Awards
  • Top 10 MD, 2014 -2019

Rating: 4.2
Profile views: 22813
Answer count: 816
Review count: 38
1 star count: 7
5 star count: 6
Total star count: 13
Star rating: 2.1876160277778
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Nov 17, 2007
Profile modified: Aug 17, 2021
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jun 13, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Dallas, TX, US. GPS coordinates: 32.7811,-96.79709625
  • Fort Worth, TX, US. GPS coordinates: 32.7549,-97.33029938
  • Frisco, TX, US. GPS coordinates: 33.1529,-96.78759766
  • Mckinney, TX, US. GPS coordinates: 33.1964,-96.66159821
  • Plano, TX, US. GPS coordinates: 33.056,-96.770401

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Lift with Implants (Aug 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (Jan 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jun 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)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Aug 2017) – 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)
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Mar 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Oct 2006) – 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 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 Reduction (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)
  • Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Jul 2016) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 4/5)
  • Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 0/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Apr 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (Apr 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Jun 2017) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Oct 2015) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Jun 2017) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (May 2020) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Jun 2017) – Overall rating: 1/5

Latest Prices

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

  • $9999 – Aug 31, 2018 – Plano, TX
  • $8000 – Nov 9, 2015 – Plano, TX
  • $9999 – Aug 31, 2018 – Plano, TX
  • $9999 – Aug 31, 2018 – Plano, TX
  • $9999 – Aug 31, 2018 – Plano, TX
  • $10000 – Aug 31, 2018 – Plano
  • $8000 – Nov 9, 2015 – Plano, TX
  • $8000 – Nov 9, 2015 – Plano, TX

Breast Implants Prices

  • $10000 – Jan 20, 2020
  • $10000 – Jan 20, 2020
  • $10000 – Jan 20, 2020
  • $6400 – Sep 29, 2014 – Plano, TX
  • $6400 – Sep 29, 2014 – Plano, TX

Gynecomastia Surgery Prices

  • $5500 – Nov 18, 2016 – Plano, TX
  • $5800 – Mar 31, 2017 – Plano, TX
  • $5700 – Oct 30, 2015 – Plano, TX
  • $5500 – Nov 18, 2016 – Plano, TX
  • $5800 – Mar 31, 2017 – Plano, TX
  • $5000 – Dec 1, 2016
  • $5800 – Mar 31, 2017 – Plano, TX
  • $5700 – Oct 30, 2015 – Plano, TX
  • $5700 – Oct 30, 2015 – Plano, TX
  • $5500 – Nov 18, 2016 – Plano, TX

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $8000 – Jun 24, 2015 – Plano, TX
  • $8000 – Jun 24, 2015 – Plano, TX

Eyelid Surgery Prices

  • $6100 – Aug 28, 2017 – Dallas, TX
  • $11000 – Jun 2, 2017
  • $11000 – Jun 2, 2017
  • $4000 – May 18, 2020
  • $11000 – Jun 2, 2017
  • $4000 – May 18, 2020
  • $4000 – May 18, 2020
  • $11000 – Jun 2, 2017
  • $6100 – Aug 28, 2017 – Dallas, TX
  • $6100 – Aug 28, 2017 – Dallas, TX
  • $6100 – Aug 28, 2017 – Dallas, TX

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $10000 – Oct 12, 2006 – Plano, TX
  • $8000 – Jun 19, 2015 – Plano, TX
  • $10000 – Jan 20, 2020
  • $6100 – Mar 22, 2019
  • $6100 – Mar 22, 2019
  • $6100 – Mar 22, 2019
  • $1400 – Feb 19, 2018
  • $10000 – Oct 12, 2006 – Plano, TX
  • $8000 – Jun 19, 2015 – Plano, TX
  • $6500 – Sep 8, 2014 – Plano, TX

Liposuction Prices

  • $7000 – Sep 2023 – Plano, TX
  • $3500 – Mar 1, 1999 – Plano, TX
  • $3500 – Mar 1, 1999 – Plano, TX
  • $3500 – Mar 1, 1999 – Plano, TX
  • $3500 – Mar 1, 1999 – Plano, TX
  • $7000 – Jul 2014 – Plano, TX
  • $7000 – Jul 2011 – Plano, TX

Botox Prices

  • $500 – Jul 27, 2016 – Plano, TX
  • $500 – Jul 27, 2016 – Plano, TX
  • $500 – Jul 27, 2016 – Plano, TX
  • $500 – Jul 27, 2016 – Plano, TX

UNDEFINED Prices

  • $1665 – Jan 31, 2019
  • $2301 – Jan 30, 2019
  • $1665 – Jan 31, 2019
  • $2301 – Jan 30, 2019
  • $6500 – Sep 8, 2014 – Plano, TX
  • $6500 – Sep 8, 2014 – Plano, TX

Mommy Makeover Prices

  • $1400 – Feb 19, 2018 – Plano, TX
  • $16000 – Jun 25, 2014 – Plano, TX
  • $16000 – Jan 1, 2019
  • $16000 – Jan 1, 2019
  • $16000 – Jan 1, 2019
  • $1400 – Feb 19, 2018 – Plano, TX
  • $1400 – Feb 19, 2018 – Plano, TX
  • $1400 – Feb 19, 2018 – Plano, TX
  • $1400 – Feb 19, 2018
  • $1400 – Feb 19, 2018

Mini Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $6500 – Dec 2021 – Plano, TX
  • $6500 – Sep 2012 – Plano, TX
  • $6500 – Sep 2012 – Plano, TX
  • $6500 – Sep 2012 – Plano, TX
  • $6500 – Sep 2012 – Plano, TX

Laser Treatment Prices

  • $1665 – Jan 31, 2019
  • $1665 – Jan 31, 2019
  • $2300 – Jan 30, 2019
  • $2300 – Jan 30, 2019

Brazilian Butt Lift Prices

  • $8300 – Apr 13, 2015 – Plano, TX
  • $8300 – Apr 13, 2015 – Plano, TX
  • $8300 – Apr 13, 2015 – Plano, TX
  • $8300 – Apr 13, 2015 – Plano, TX

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $7000 – Dec 13, 2013 – Frisco, TX
  • $7000 – Dec 13, 2013 – Frisco, TX
  • $7000 – Dec 13, 2013 – Frisco, TX
  • $7000 – Dec 13, 2013 – Frisco, TX
  • $7000 – Dec 13, 2013 – Frisco, TX
  • $7000 – Dec 13, 2013 – Frisco, TX
  • $7000 – Dec 13, 2013 – Frisco, TX
  • $7000 – Dec 13, 2013 – Frisco, TX

Special Offers

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Detail
Treatments

20% off Breast Augmentation and Liposuction
Jan 8, 2020 /
Jan 31, 2020
20% off surgeons fee for Breast Augmentation and Liposuction
Any treatment

10% Off Sunscreens
Aug 5, 2019 /
Aug 31, 2019
10% Off All Sunscreens
Including: Young, EltaMD, Oxygenetix Moisturizer and Foundation
Any treatment

$500.00 Off Liposuction
Aug 5, 2019 /
Aug 31, 2019
$500.00 Off Liposuction
* Not Valid With Any Other Offer * Surgery Must Be Scheduled By Aug. 31st 2019 * Some Restrictions May Apply
Specific treatments

Buy 1 Syringe of Juvederm / Get $200.00 Off 2nd
Jul 2, 2019 /
Jul 31, 2019
Some Restrictions May Apply
Specific treatments

$500.00 Off Breast Augmentation
Apr 1, 2019 /
Apr 30, 2019
$500.00 off Breast Augmentation (Some Restrictions May Apply)
$25.00 Off per Syringe Of Filler
Specific treatments

1 Free Syringe of Volbella
Mar 6, 2019 /
Mar 31, 2019
1 Free Syringe of Volbella With Purchase Of BBL Laser Package
Any treatment

20% Off Liposuction
Feb 13, 2019 /
Feb 28, 2019
20% Off Liposuction when you schedule your surgery by March 1st, 2019
*** Some restrictions may apply***
Specific treatments

100% You in 2019
Jan 4, 2019 /
Jan 31, 2019
20% OFF LIPOSUCTION and Receive 20% off of all Skincare and Laser procedures during the month of January 2019
Any treatment

Juvederm
Dec 5, 2018 /
Dec 31, 2018
Purchase 2 syringes of juvederm and receive 1/2 off 3rd syringe
Specific treatments

Month Of November Laser Special
Nov 2, 2018 /
Nov 30, 2018
30% Off All Laser Packages. In Person Consultation Required
Specific treatments

Forever Young BBL
Sep 1, 2018 /
Sep 30, 2018
Purchase a package of laser BBL treatments and save $200.00
Any treatment

Up to $350.00 Bellafill Rebate
Sep 21, 2017 /
Dec 31, 2017
-Complimentary Consultation
consultation

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
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4 months post TT, look pregnant - underneath skin around belly button 3" in all direction feels ha
Answer to: 4 months post TT, look pregnant - underneath skin around belly button 3" in all direction feels hard. Suggestions? (p
Mar 12, 2019
Dear Compassionate4794, Keep in mind that you need 6 months for all the swelling to subside.  Having said that however, there are some possibilities such as a blood collection (hematoma) or fluid collection (seroma) or the muscle tightening suture could have broken or pulled through the muscle.  An imaging study such as an ultrasound would likely diagnose any of those possibilities if a physical exam does not readily reveal the cause.  Best of luck to you.Robert D. Wilcox, M.D.
Follow-up question: Do these show rhinophyma or enlarging pores with age?
Answer to: Do these show rhinophyma
Mar 12, 2019
Dear Newnose2018, This is not rhinophyma but simply blocked pores.  If you google “technique to unblock nose pores,” you will see many home remedies as well as some products you can buy over-the-counter that will take care of this.  Best of luck to youRobert D. Wilcox, M.D.
How long does it typically take for pleating to resolve?
Answer to: How long does it typically take for pleating to resolve?
Mar 12, 2019
Dear AmandaJ55, The first thing I tell my patients on their first post-operative visit before even taking off the dressing is they will have bleeding on the incision and it will take two to three months to flatten out completely.  In addition, it will take six months for all the swelling to resolve.  The reason for the bleeding is the top incision surface is longer than the lower and so the skin has to be bled like that but does resolve.  Be patient and you will be fine.
Robert D. Wilcox, M.D.
Is a lift really necessary with my 475cc saline HP implants?
Answer to: Is a lift really necessary with my 475cc saline HP implants? (Photos)
Mar 12, 2019
Dear 2019Iamreadytodothis, I do not see a need for a breast lift whatsoever your nipples are located above your breast folds so they do not need to be raised higher on your torso.  You do have a small element of pseudo-ptosis (“fake drooping” which means a little bit of sagging on the lower breast which means you would pass the “pencil test”).  You are an ideal candidate for a straight forward breast augmentation.Robert D. Wilcox, M.D.
Swelling worse at tip 8 weeks after Rhinoplasty - is this normal?
Answer to: Swelling worse at tip 8 weeks after Rhinoplasty - is this normal?
Mar 12, 2019
Dear Zeina, It is going to take a full year for all of the swelling to go down on your rhinoplasty and the tip is always the last place.  Be patient and it should improve.  Be very cautious about any steroid injections post rhinoplasty.  If your body overreacts to it, you could get thinning of the skin or fat atrophy under the skin.
Robert D. Wilcox, M.D.
What shape is the base of an anatomical (tear drop) breast implant?
Answer to: What shape is the base of an anatomical (tear drop)
Mar 12, 2019
Dear Strawblonde91, For most patients the teardrop implant is of little benefit over a round implant, that is because most women do want to have superior pull fullness with augmentation surgery and this is where the teardrop implant is deficient.  I think the teardrop might be a practical choice for a woman with no breast tissue such as in reconstruction.  The other major problem with the teardrop implant is it can rotate after surgery and then give you an odd-shaped breast that has to be su...
Does a silicone breast implant have to be form stable in order to count as a "gummy bear?"
Answer to: Does Silicone breast implants have to be form stable
Mar 12, 2019
Dear Strawblonde91, You will get different opinions from different surgeons on this question.  I believe all three of them count is cohesive gel or memory gel or gummy bear gel.  This is in contrast to the last generation of implants 10 years ago which when sliced with a razor would leak out like syrup.  The current ones hold their shape when cut.  I hope this has been helpful.  The different molecular cross-linking accounts for the difference in how cohesive a gel is.  The best thing for yo...
Am I healing normally? Is my swelling normal for this stage of my recovery?
Answer to: Am I healing normally
Mar 12, 2019
Dear Jadesmi89, I explain to all my patients it takes a full six months for all the swelling to resolve from your tummy tuck and two months for the incision to really smooth out.  Please be reassured, you are very early in your recovery.
Robert D. Wilcox, M.D.
Is it normal to have shortness of breath and low blood pressure after getting a septorhinoplasty?
Answer to: Shortness of breath and low blood pressure
Mar 12, 2019
Dear Kingb28, First you did not mention what your blood pressure was or how fast your breathing each minute, it would not be likely to be related to your surgery but low blood pressure and shortness of breath need to be checked out immediately.  It could be symptomatic or pulmonary embolism or congestive heart failure from a variety of causes, even at your young age.
Robert D. Wilcox, M.D.
Slipped down stairs 5 days after breast augmentation. Contacted PS, but would like a second opinio
Answer to: Slipped down the stairs 5 days after breast augmentation
Mar 12, 2019
Dear Acasstll0595, The nerve to the nipple comes from the side of the chest under the fourth rib.  It is on tension immediately after a breast augmentation.  You have probably injured it making it hypersensitive.  If you still have sensation to the nipple, then you can assume the nerve is intact even if you are having burning pain in which case time should correct that.Robert D. Wilcox, M.D.
Will adding a graft to the tip of nose project my nose more and if so will it look bad?
Answer to: will adding a graft to the tip
Mar 12, 2019
Dear Jaqvl, It depends what the plastic surgeon intends to do with the tip graft.  He may actually mean an Anderson strut to keep the tip from retracting in, in which case it would not be visible on the tip.  On the other hand, the surgeon may feel to get more definition of the tip, he is going to need a small graft to get the proper shape.  If the surgeon has imaging modalities where he can morph your image on a computer screen, then you and your surgeon can be sure you are on the same pag...
I'm scheduled to get 600cc implants, but I'm not a candidate for submuscular. Any advice or knowle
Answer to 600cc implants
Mar 12, 2019
Dear Considerate4189, The plan you listed is a potential option but I think you are going to be disappointed with the breast on the right side of your photograph.  It appears to be drooping below the level of your breasts fold, at a minimum you should discuss with your surgeon whether a left crescent lift would be warranted.  Best of luck to you.
Robert D. Wilcox, M.D.
Will sternal bra prevent symmastia? Do I already have symmastia and malposition of left implant? (
Answer to: Will Sternal bra prevent symmastia
Mar 12, 2019
Dear Grace707, Symmastia is more common when a patient has a concave chest.  As you mentioned, I do not believe you have true symmastia at this time because the skin is not tenting up between the two breast mounds.  When I operate on a patient with the set of circumstances you have listed, I make it a point to keep the implant under the pec major muscle and to be careful not to detach that muscle from the sternum.  The muscles can then actually encourage the separation of the two imp...
How likely is it to obtain compartment syndrome after a Tummy Tuck or Butt Lift with fat transfer?
Answer to: How likely is it to obtain compartment syndrome after a tummy tuck?
Mar 12, 2019
Dear Newbodi16, it is not really possible to have a compartment syndrome from these procedures.  A tummy tuck does, however, increase intraabdominal pressure and could slow down drainage from the legs, making a blood clot more likely to form.  That is why, it is important to use intermittent sequential compression hose during the surgery and immediately postoperatively.  The bigger risk from butt lift with fat transfer is a possibility some of the fat get under the veins and embolized to the...
If you are going to get a keloid scar, when does that start to develop and how long should you wea
Answer to: If you are going to get a keloid
Dec 12, 2018
Dear Lvmon42,

Keloids can be very unpredictable.  I have seen some start to form after only a few weeks and I have also seen perfectly good scars for six months then start to keloid.  I think the silicone gel tape can still be effective if you are really concerned.  I hope this has been helpful.
  Robert D. Wilcox, M.D.

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