Dr Robert Frank, MD in Munster, Indiana

Name: Robert Frank, MD
Last name: Frank
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1997
Years experience: 26
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.robertfrankmd.com
Business: Robert Frank MD Plastic Surgery
Address: 931 Ridge Rd.
Address suite: Ste. A
Phone: (219) 321-1296
International phone number: +12193211296
City: Munster
State: Indiana
Zip Code: 46321
Country: US
Additional Address: Franciscan Point, Rt 231 and I-65, Crown Point, Indiana
Statement: Dr. Robert Frank has been a leading plastic surgeon in Munster and Hobart, Indiana for more than two decades. Certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery, he specializes in breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and liposuction. Having grown up with two parents in the medical field, Dr. Frank has always had a passion for caring for others.

“I love helping patients achieve their goals through plastic surgery,” says Dr. Frank. “My approach is to listen to my patients, to explain the possibilities and limitations available to them, and to guide them through a safe and successful surgical procedure. I’m honored to have had so many great patients.”

Dr. Frank received his medical degree at Emory University Medical School. He then completed a full general surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois and went on to complete a plastic surgery residency at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana.

A RealSelf Top Doctor, Dr. Frank has developed several new surgical techniques and devices and has been awarded two U.S. patents. He also acts as a volunteer surgeon, performing free surgeries in various parts of Africa.

Dr. Frank is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges:

Community Hospital, Franciscan Physician’s Hospital, St Mary’s Hospital, St Margaret’s Hospital-Dyer

Education:

Undergraduate: BS, History, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Medical: MD, Emory University Medical School, Atlanta, GA

Robert Frank, MD

Postdoc Training:

Residencies:
General Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Plastic Surgery, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN

Member of:

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Board Certification:

Robert Ethan Frank (ABMSUID -538433)

Viewed: 8/1/2008
Day of birth: 11/1/1963

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

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification:
3/27/1999 – 12/31/2009
American Board of Surgery
Surgery – General

Status: Not Certified
Expired Time-Limited Initial Certification: 6/4/1996 – 7/1/2006
Education: 1990 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 761045th Ave Ste 123Munster, IN 46321-2899 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 41.561865,-87.505435

Primary location:

Location name: Munster
State: IN
Country: US
Map point: 41.5464,-87.5059967

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/u/0/108699215706916805514/posts/p/pub

Treatments:

Abdominal Etching
AlloDerm
Areola Reduction Surgery
Arm Lift
Back Lift
Belly Button Surgery
Body Lift
Botox
Botox for Hyperhidrosis
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 Reduction
Chemical Peel
Chin Liposuction
Clitoral Hood Reduction
CO2 Laser
Cosmelan
Cyst Removal
Diastasis Recti Repair
Drainless Tummy Tuck
Dysport
Earlobe Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial Fat Transfer
GalaFLEX
Glycolic Peel
Gynecomastia Surgery
Inverted Nipple Surgery
Jeuveau
Juvederm
Labiaplasty
Laser Resurfacing
Lip Fillers
Liposuction
Male Tummy Tuck
Mentor Breast Implants
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mommy Makeover
Monsplasty
Natrelle Breast Implants
Panniculectomy
PCA Skin Peel
Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
Restylane
Restylane Lyft
Skin Rejuvenation
Subcision
Tattoo Removal
ThermiTight
ThermiVa
Thigh Lift
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Umbilical Hernia Repair

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.8
Profile views: 51546
Answer count: 753
Review count: 87
1 star count: 2
5 star count: 40
Total star count: 42
Star rating: 4.3591426493815
Photo count last three months: 2
Photo and answer count last three months: 2
Lead count last three months: 17
Anonymous votes: 41
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Jun 23, 2009
Profile modified: Sep 6, 2023
Profile photo modified: Sep 6, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Preferred
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Dec 18, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Aurora, IL, US. GPS coordinates: 41.7606,-88.32019806
Chicago, IL, US. GPS coordinates: 41.8795,-87.6242981
Joliet, IL, US. GPS coordinates: 41.5167,-88.08119965
Munster, IN, US. GPS coordinates: 41.5464,-87.5059967
Valparaiso, IN, US. GPS coordinates: 41.4782,-87.05529785

Latest ratings of treatments

Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 0/5
Tummy Tuck (Apr 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 Lift with Implants (Jul 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 (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Laser Resurfacing (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mommy Makeover (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Body Lift (Apr 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)
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implant Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Apr 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
ThermiVa (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5Time spent with patient: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5
Panniculectomy (Aug 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Gynecomastia Surgery (Dec 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Feb 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Eyelid Surgery (Apr 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)
Body Lift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Liposuction Prices

$8000 – Sep 2023 – Chicago, IL
$5000 – Feb 18, 2021
$5000 – Mar 13, 2018 – Munster, IN
$4800 – Oct 6, 2022
$8000 – Dec 2022 – Chicago, IL
$4800 – Oct 6, 2022
$4800 – Oct 6, 2022
$4800 – Oct 6, 2022
$4800 – Oct 6, 2022
$4800 – Oct 6, 2022
$5000 – Feb 18, 2021
$5000 – Feb 18, 2021
$5000 – Feb 18, 2021
$5000 – Feb 18, 2021
$5000 – Mar 13, 2018 – Munster, IN
$5000 – Mar 13, 2018 – Munster, IN
$5000 – Mar 13, 2018 – Munster, IN
$5000 – Mar 13, 2018 – Munster, IN
$5000 – Mar 13, 2018 – Munster, IN

Tummy Tuck Prices

$8000 – Apr 14, 2015 – Munster, IN
$7000 – Apr 24, 2018
$6800 – Nov 17, 2015 – Munster, IN
$6800 – Nov 17, 2015 – Munster, IN
$8500 – Feb 24, 2022
$8500 – Feb 24, 2022
$8500 – Feb 24, 2022
$8500 – Feb 24, 2022
$8500 – Feb 24, 2022
$8000 – Jan 28, 2020
$6800 – Sep 18, 2015 – Munster, IN
$14525 – Jun 23, 2020
$8000 – Jan 28, 2020
$5100 – Jan 28, 2020
$8000 – Apr 2020
$8000 – Apr 2020
$8000 – Apr 2020
$5500 – Oct 2018 – Munster, IN
$7000 – Apr 24, 2018
$7000 – Apr 24, 2018
$7100 – Aug 25, 2016 – Munster, IN
$7100 – Aug 25, 2016 – Munster, IN
$6800 – Sep 18, 2015 – Munster, IN
$9000 – Sep 22, 2015 – Munster, IN
$9000 – Sep 22, 2015 – Munster, IN
$9000 – Sep 22, 2015 – Munster, IN
$6800 – Sep 18, 2015 – Munster, IN
$6800 – Sep 18, 2015 – Munster, IN
$5000 – Dec 30, 2014 – Crown Point, IN
$8000 – Apr 14, 2015 – Munster, IN
$8000 – Apr 14, 2015 – Munster, IN
$8000 – Apr 14, 2015 – Munster, IN
$8000 – Apr 14, 2015 – Munster, IN
$5500 – Nov 2011 – Munster, IN

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

$8000 – Jul 16, 2014 – Munster, IN
$8000 – Jul 16, 2014 – Munster, IN
$8000 – Jul 16, 2014 – Munster, IN
$8000 – Jul 16, 2014 – Munster, IN

Breast Augmentation Prices

$6500 – Jun 2019 – Munster, IN
$6001 – Oct 2018 – Munster, IN
$6500 – May 2016 – Munster, IN
$6000 – Jul 2014 – Munster, IN
$6000 – Nov 2011 – Munster, IN
$6500 – Sep 2010 – Munster, IN

Mommy Makeover Prices

$14525 – Jun 23, 2020
$14525 – Jun 23, 2020
$16600 – Nov 26, 2018
$16600 – Nov 26, 2018
$16600 – Nov 26, 2018

Body Lift Prices

$11899 – Apr 4, 2017 – Munster, IN
$9000 – May 21, 2014 – Munster, IN
$15000 – Oct 15, 2019
$15000 – Oct 15, 2019
$15000 – Oct 15, 2019
$11899 – Apr 4, 2017 – Munster, IN
$9000 – May 21, 2014 – Munster, IN
$11899 – Apr 4, 2017 – Munster, IN
$11899 – Apr 4, 2017 – Munster, IN
$11899 – Apr 4, 2017 – Munster, IN
$9000 – May 21, 2014 – Munster, IN

Breast Reduction Prices

$15000 – Aug 18, 2015 – Munster, IN
$15000 – Aug 18, 2015 – Munster, IN
$15000 – Aug 18, 2015 – Munster, IN
$5000 – Jul 2014 – Munster, IN
$1000 – Jul 2014 – Munster, IN
$1000 – Jan 2014 – Munster, IN
$5000 – Nov 2011 – Munster, IN

Breast Implant Revision Prices

$15500 – Sep 15, 2015 – Munster, IN
$15500 – Sep 15, 2015 – Munster, IN

ThermiVa Prices

$3000 – Feb 23, 2018
$3000 – Feb 23, 2018
$3000 – Feb 23, 2018

Gynecomastia Surgery Prices

$5500 – Dec 10, 2019
$5500 – Dec 10, 2019
$5500 – Dec 10, 2019
$5500 – Dec 10, 2019
$5500 – Dec 10, 2019
$5500 – Dec 10, 2019

Eyelid Surgery Prices

$2500 – Apr 11, 2013 – Munster, IN
$3500 – Oct 2018 – Munster, IN
$2500 – Apr 11, 2013 – Munster, IN
$2500 – Apr 11, 2013 – Munster, IN
$2500 – Apr 11, 2013 – Munster, IN
$2500 – Apr 11, 2013 – Munster, IN
$3500 – Nov 2011 – Munster, IN

Other Prices

$2801 – Sep 2023 – Highland, IN
$2801 – Oct 2021 – Highland, IN
$5000 – Dec 30, 2014 – Crown Point, IN
$5000 – Dec 30, 2014 – Crown Point, IN
$5000 – Dec 30, 2014 – Crown Point, IN
$5000 – Dec 30, 2014 – Crown Point, IN
$8000 – Jul 16, 2014 – Munster, IN
$2800 – Oct 2014 – Highland, IN
$2800 – Oct 2014 – Highland, IN
$1000 – Jan 2014 – Munster, IN
$2500 – Apr 11, 2013 – Munster, IN
$2800 – Dec 2013 – Highland, IN
$5000 – Nov 2011 – Munster, IN
$6000 – Nov 2011 – Munster, IN

Botox Prices

$500 – Jan 29, 2014 – Munster, IN
$500 – Jan 29, 2014 – Munster, IN
$500 – Jan 29, 2014 – Munster, IN
$500 – Jan 29, 2014 – Munster, IN
$500 – Jan 29, 2014 – office

Breast Reconstruction Prices

$10000 – Oct 27, 2017 – Munster, IN
$1000 – Jun 12, 2013 – Munster, IN
$10000 – Oct 27, 2017 – Munster, IN
$1000 – Jun 12, 2013 – Munster, IN

Other Prices

$4800 – Oct 6, 2022

Brazilian Butt Lift Prices

$5000 – Mar 18, 2017 – Munster, IN
$10000 – May 31, 2016 – Chicago, IL
$10000 – May 31, 2016 – Chicago, IL
$5000 – Mar 18, 2017 – Munster, IN
$10000 – May 31, 2016 – Chicago, IL
$10000 – May 31, 2016 – Chicago, IL
$10000 – May 31, 2016 – Chicago, IL

Breast Implants Prices

$6501 – Nov 8, 2016 – Munster, IN
$6000 – Mar 24, 2016 – Munster, IN
$6501 – Nov 8, 2016 – Munster, IN
$6500 – Nov 8, 2016 – Munster, IN
$6500 – Nov 8, 2016 – Munster, IN
$6000 – Mar 24, 2016 – Munster, IN
$6000 – Mar 24, 2016 – Munster, IN

ThermiTight Prices

$3499 – Aug 17, 2016 – Munster, IN
$3499 – Aug 17, 2016 – Munster, IN

Acne Scars Treatment Prices

$2800 – Oct 2017 – Highland, IN
$2800 – Dec 2013 – Highland, IN

Neck Lift Prices

$3499 – Aug 17, 2016 – Munster, IN

Tummy Tuck Revision Prices

$5000 – Dec 30, 2014 – Crown Point, IN

Special Offers

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Detail

Treatments

Tummy Tuck – All inclusive $8000
Jun 21, 2017 /
Aug 31, 2017

Get the body you had before kids or the body you always dreamed of. Visit us in our convenient Munster, Indiana office (30 minutes from the loop) to save thousands. Care Credit and Alphaeon Credit accepted.

Specific treatments

ThermiVA – Only $2750 for three treatment package
Jun 21, 2017 /
Aug 31, 2017

ThermiVa is a noninvasive office procedure for vaginal rejuvenation. The results are immediate and include improvements in lubrication, orgasm and stress incontinence. The procedure consists of three 30 minute treatments spaced roughly a month apart. Call today for the procedure Elle Magazine calls “a facelift for your vagina”.

Specific treatments

Breast Augmentation $5000- All Inclusive
Sep 9, 2015 /
Jan 4, 2016

– Please mention RealSelf when you contact my office for further details. This is a limited-time offer for the Fall Season.

Specific treatments

All Inclusive Tummy Tuck for $7500
Sep 9, 2015 /
Jan 4, 2016

– This is a limited time offer. Please mention RealSelf when you contact my office for your complimentary consultation!

Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question

Answer Header & Date

Answer Snippet

What should I be looking for? Mastopexy? Lipo? Vaser? Lipo 360?

Suggestions
Jun 8, 2020

I think you'd benefit most from a couple things. One would be a small breast implant. Your breasts don't look on photos that you'd need a mastopexy but, a small implant would give you volume you're lacking. The second thing would be liposuction of your abdomen and flanks/bra roll. You have a rather vertical torso and liposuction would give you better curves where you need them. Nothing profound, which is always good. Good luck.

Do I have tubular breasts? Will I be able to have full, round breasts with an augmentation?

No not tuberous
Jun 8, 2020

I don't believe you have tuberous breast deformity but, do think you're on the right path with a breast augmentation. The implant will both give you a "rounder" breast and flatten some of the pointy aspects your don't like. Good luck.

Am I deformed and do I have tubular breast deformity?

Asking the right question
Jun 8, 2020

You asked if you have tuberous breast deformity which is a condition with certain discreet characteristics. As all the doctors have said, you don't have tuberous breast deformity.Not liking your breasts is a separate issue. If you feel like you don't have a lot of breast volume at the top of your breasts, you're right. If that bothers you, you look like you'd be a good candidate for a breast augmentation. The implant would make your breasts bigger, but, more importantly in your case, they...

Stretched out belly button or hernia?

You'll find out in surgery
Jan 20, 2020

It does appear that you have an umbilical hernia - something very common in the black community compared to other racial groups. Typically, those are easy to repair in surgery and require no more time in recovery. The only advice I would have is to really limit your lifting postop to avoid disrupting the repair. Like so many procedures, hernia repairs are much easier to fix the first time. Each subsequent recurrence is harder to deal with.

I am 5’9” 230lbs what would be considered the ideal weight for the best results?

Ideally
Jan 20, 2020

Ideally, we'd like to see you closer to 200 lbs. That's for a number of reasons including your recovery from anesthesia, your risk of complications like blood clots and obviously, your aesthetic result.We'd love to meet with you to discuss and provide pricing.Good luck

How safe is it for me to do a revision after PE from initial surgery 9/2018?

Good questions
Jan 20, 2020

I think you're correct that a full abdominoplasty would have been a better choice for you. You can still have it done but obviously it would have been better to have the right procedure the first time.As for your PE, I agree that with appropriate DVT prophylaxis and early ambulation your risk should be minimal.Good luck.

Would having prior lipo and CoolSculpting disqualify me from getting a tummy tuck?

Skin is the issue
Jul 24, 2019

I think you'd recognize that fat is no longer the issue but that your skin and lack of skin elasticity is the problem. A tummy tuck should make this situation much better. You are a good candidate for a tummy tuck and I'd suggest that option. Good luck

I had a TT in 2017. Should I try to find a doctor that does the laparoscopic hysterectomy?

Laproscopic would be preferred approach
Jul 24, 2019

It depends on why you're having your hysterectomy. For bleeding, my understanding is that a laproscopic procedure may be less invasive and not interfere with your tummy tuck incisions. If your uterus is large that may not be reasonable. Good luck.

Does having a c-section automatically mean I need muscle repair?

Not automatically
Jul 19, 2019

I'd like to think that any surgery is based on the needs of the patient so doing anything "automatically" doesn't make sense. That being said, most patients who have had a c-section do have some weakness of their abdominal wall and benefit from plication of their muscles. Good luck.

I’m a truck driver wanting TT and BBL. Is it possible for me to have these procedures done?

Truck driving? Uh oh
Jul 3, 2019

A BBL requires staying off your butt for at least a couple weeks if not longer. With your line of work, I don't think you'll be able to go back for four weeks (by that, I mean a job where you'll be sitting without relief for hours at a time). Good luck.

Am I the right candidate for a hybrid tummy tuck?

Yes, maybe even a mini
Jul 3, 2019

You appear to have a long distance between your umbilicus (belly button) and your pubic area. Patients like that, with skin redundancy limited to the lower abdomen are sometimes candidates for a mini abdominoplasty. It will likely be hard to move your umbilicus down to your tummy tuck incision which also makes leaving your belly button alone an attractive option. I'd discuss the pros and cons with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Can abdominal fascia laxity be repaired?

It can be improved but you may not want to hear the answer
Jul 3, 2019

Often the weakness to the abdominal wall after a tummy tuck is something that has to be improved through core muscle strengthening...that is to say, working out. Through your pregnancies and surgeries, your abdominal wall has "bowed", and flattening that bowing will take strengthening your abdominal muscles. Good luck.

I’m 25 years old mother of 3 kids and have been experiencing vaginal dryness for 4 years. Options?

Consider ThermiVa
Jun 26, 2019

We've seen huge success with ThermiVa for vaginal dryness. Unlike laser treatments which are currently being reviewed for safety by the FDA, the ThermiVa is radiofrequency based. The treatments are painless and fairly cost efficient. Good luck.

Intercourse is painful and burns. Tried Diva with no results. Any other suggestions? I am frustrated.

We've seen several similar patients
Jun 26, 2019

Some of whom have also had Diva without success, who have benefited from ThermiVa. We actually had a patient who had received radiation treatments, experienced painful sex, and had a complete reversal of her symptoms after ThermiVa. It's only one patient but, it's minimally invasive and likely to help. Good luck.

Can extended tummy tuck be avoided bt working out and losing weight before my surgery?

Nothing wrong with staging it
Jun 21, 2019

I agree with the other posting docs that you may be fine with a standard tummy tuck. If you have the procedure and decide you have additional skin that needs to be addressed, there's nothing wrong with going back for the additional excision. As we say, you can always get a longer scar, you cant get a shorter scar. Good luck

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