Plastic Surgeon Doctor Geldner in Chicago, Illinois

Name: Peter D. Geldner, MD
Last name: Geldner
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1990
Years experience: 33
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://mygeldnercenter.com/
Business: The Geldner Center
Address: 680 N Lake Shore Dr.
Address suite: Ste. 1325
Phone: (773) 530-3772
International phone number: +17735303772
City: Chicago
State: Illinois
Zip Code: 60611
Country: US
Additional Address: 2425 West 22nd Street, Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
312-981-4440

908 N. Elm Street #314
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521
Statement: Dr. Peter D. Geldner is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Chicago. Dr. Geldner specializes in mommy makeovers, breast enhancement procedures, and tummy tuck, though he offers a wide variety of cosmetic surgeries, including facelift, Ultherapy skin tightening, and nonsurgical body contouring with CoolSculpting and EmSculpt.

The Geldner Center, his private practice, has locations in Hinsdale and in the Chicago metro area, near Grant Park. Dr. Geldner and his staff offer a wide range of aesthetic services, including both surgical procedures,

Throughout his 30-plus-year career, Dr. Geldner has mastered the art of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. He finds great satisfaction in helping his patients reach their goals and restoring their confidence with life-changing surgical results.

After earning his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison Medical School, Dr. Geldner enrolled in the general surgery residency program at the University of Chicago, and later began his plastic surgery residency at the same institution. He went on to complete his plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at Wayne State University in Detroit and the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He returned to Chicago to hone his skills at Michael Reese Hospital, where he ultimately served as the Chief of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Geldner holds the position of assistant clinical professor in the department of surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago and clinical instructor at the University of Chicago, department of surgery, section of plastic surgery.

He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Additionally, he’s an active member of the American Medical Association, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons.

He has earned many prestigious awards and titles over the years, including Castle Connolly America’s Top Surgeons, Castle Connolly Top Doctors, and former president of the Chicago Society of Plastic Surgeons. He lends his knowledge and expertise to a variety of media outlets, such as NBC, ABC, Life & Style Weekly, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Tribune, and Larry King Live.
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Offer #2: $100 off CoolSculpting
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Offer #3: $750 off FaceLift
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Clinical Privileges:

Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Education:

Undergraduate: BA, Johns Hopkins University, 1979
Medical: MD, University of Wisconsin, 1983

Postdoc Training:

Residencies:
General Surgery, University of Chicago, 1985
General Surgery, University of Chicago, 1987
Plastic Surgery, Wayne State University, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1988
Plastic Surgery, University of Texas, Medical Branch, 1990

Member of:

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

Peter D. Geldner, MD

Board Certification:

Peter David Geldner (ABMSUID -288149)

Viewed: 7/31/2008
Day of birth:
2/22/1957

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

Status: Certified Active Lifetime Initial Certification 11/12/1993 –
Education: 1983 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 1325Chicago, IL 60611-8701 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 41.8946441,-87.6167234

Primary location:

Location name: Chicago
State: IL
Country: US
Map point: 41.8795,-87.6242981

Treatments:

Abdominal Etching
African American Rhinoplasty
Areola Reduction Surgery
Arm Lift
Asian Rhinoplasty
Body Lift
Botox
Botox for Gummy Smile
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
Brow Lift
Buccal Fat Removal
Butt Lift
Chin Liposuction
CoolMini
CoolSculpting
Cryolipolysis
Dermal Fillers
Dermapen
Double Eyelid Surgery
Ear Surgery
Emface
Emsculpt
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facelift Revision
Facial Fat Transfer
Genioplasty
Gynecomastia Surgery
Inverted Nipple Surgery
Juvederm
Labiaplasty
Lip Fillers
Liposculpture
Liposuction
Liposuction Revision
Lower Facelift
MACS Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Mentor Breast Implants
Microneedling
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mommy Makeover
Morpheus8
Natrelle Breast Implants
Neck Lift
Nipple Reduction
Nipple Surgery
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Nose Job
Panniculectomy
Radiesse
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Salicylic Peel
Sculptra
Skin Rejuvenation
SkinPen
SMAS Facelift
Strattice
Subcision
TCA Peel
Teeth Whitening
Thigh Lift
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Ultherapy
Vaser Liposuction
VI Peel
Volbella
Vollure
Voluma

RealSelf Info

Awards:

Professional Recognition:
Former President, Chicago Society of Plastic Surgeons
Appearances in numerous publications and media outlets including ABC, Fox News and NBC
Several Castle Connolly publications
Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award 2019

Rating: 4.6
Profile views: 74435
Answer count: 620
Review count: 76
1 star count: 3
4 star count: 2
5 star count: 33
Total star count: 38
Star rating: 4.1322784967581
Photo count last three months: 10
Answer count last three months: 4
Photo and answer count last three months: 14
Lead count last three months: 27
Anonymous votes: 1
Offer count: 3
Profile created: Nov 17, 2007
Profile modified: May 31, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Preferred
Tier: Pro
Linked url: https://www.mygeldnercenter.com
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Is Top Doctor: 1
Doctor Designation Start Time: Aug 23, 2023
Doctor Designation End Time: Nov 23, 2023

Locations

Chicago, IL, US. GPS coordinates: 41.8795,-87.6242981
Glenview, IL, US. GPS coordinates: 42.0787,-87.8164978
Highland Park, IL, US. GPS coordinates: 42.1817,-87.81060028
Naperville, IL, US. GPS coordinates: 41.7859,-88.14730072
Northbrook, IL, US. GPS coordinates: 42.1274,-87.83889771

Latest ratings of treatments

Laser Hair Removal (Nov 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Laser Hair Removal (Nov 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Laser Hair Removal (Nov 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2012) – 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 (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implant Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Botox (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Oct 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Laser Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Lip Augmentation (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 4/5
Breast Lift with Implants (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Dec 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reconstruction Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, 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
Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Botox (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Lip Implants (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Botox (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Breast Augmentation Prices

$9000 – Sep 3, 2012 – Chicago, IL
$5600 – Aug 2, 2019
$8600 – Dec 15, 2020
$8700 – Oct 8, 2021
$8500 – Sep 2023 – Chicago, IL
$6000 – Sep 25, 2018 – Chicago
$8250 – Jul 28, 2017 – Chicago, IL
$8290 – May 22, 2020
$8700 – Oct 8, 2021
$7700 – Jul 15, 2014 – Chicago, IL
$8700 – Oct 8, 2021
$8700 – Oct 8, 2021
$8290 – May 22, 2020
$8600 – Dec 15, 2020
$8600 – Dec 15, 2020
$8600 – Dec 15, 2020
$8600 – Dec 15, 2020
$8600 – Dec 15, 2020
$12001 – Nov 3, 2020
$12001 – Nov 3, 2020
$12000 – Nov 3, 2020
$5600 – Aug 2, 2019
$5600 – Aug 2, 2019
$5600 – Aug 2, 2019
$8290 – May 22, 2020
$8000 – Sep 24, 2019
$8000 – Sep 24, 2019
$8000 – Sep 24, 2019
$6000 – Sep 25, 2018 – Chicago
$6000 – Sep 25, 2018 – Chicago
$8500 – Jun 2018 – Chicago, IL
$8500 – Jun 2018 – Chicago, IL
$8500 – Jun 2018 – Chicago, IL
$8500 – Jun 20, 2018
$7000 – Nov 2017 – Chicago, IL
$7000 – Nov 21, 2017
$9000 – Sep 3, 2012 – Chicago, IL
$8250 – Jul 28, 2017 – Chicago, IL
$9000 – Sep 3, 2012 – Chicago, IL
$8400 – Apr 2, 2013 – Chicago, IL
$8500 – Oct 2015 – Chicago, IL
$8500 – Oct 2015 – Chicago, IL
$8500 – Oct 2015 – Chicago
$7000 – May 9, 2014 – Chicago, IL
$8400 – Apr 2, 2013 – Chicago, IL
$6475 – May 2015 – Chicago, IL
$7000 – May 9, 2014 – Chicago, IL
$7700 – Jul 15, 2014 – Chicago, IL
$7700 – Jul 15, 2014 – Chicago, IL
$7700 – Jul 15, 2014 – Chicago, IL and Hinsdale, IL
$9000 – Sep 3, 2012 – Chicago, IL

Breast Reduction Prices

$10000 – Jun 16, 2015 – Chicago, IL
$10000 – Jun 16, 2015 – Chicago, il

Breast Implant Revision Prices

$6800 – Aug 14, 2015 – Chicago, IL
$6800 – Aug 14, 2015 – Chicago, IL

Botox Prices

$400 – Dec 14, 2018 – Chicago, IL
$850 – Nov 12, 2018 – Chicago
$850 – Nov 12, 2018 – Chicago
$400 – Dec 14, 2018 – Chicago, IL
$400 – Dec 14, 2018 – Chicago, IL
$400 – Dec 14, 2018 – Chicago, IL
$400 – Dec 14, 2018
$850 – Nov 12, 2018 – Chicago
$850 – Nov 12, 2018 – Chicago
$400 – Feb 2009 – Chicago, Illinois

Lip Augmentation Prices

$430 – Jun 11, 2020
$430 – Jun 11, 2020
$430 – Jun 11, 2020
$430 – Jun 11, 2020
$430 – Jun 11, 2020

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

$12001 – Nov 3, 2020
$10400 – Dec 21, 2021
$10400 – Dec 21, 2021
$10400 – Dec 21, 2021
$10400 – Dec 21, 2021
$12001 – Nov 3, 2020
$12000 – Feb 5, 2021
$12000 – Feb 5, 2021
$12000 – Feb 5, 2021
$12001 – Nov 3, 2020

Liposuction Prices

$12000 – Dec 3, 2021
$10000 – Mar 7, 2017 – Chicago, IL
$12000 – Dec 3, 2021
$12000 – Dec 3, 2021
$10000 – Mar 7, 2017 – Chicago, IL
$10000 – Mar 7, 2017 – Chicago, IL

Breast Lift Prices

$7000 – Apr 2023 – Chicago, IL
$6500 – Oct 2018 – Chicago, IL
$6500 – Oct 2013 – Chicago, IL
$6500 – Jan 2011 – Chicago, IL
$6500 – Jan 2011 – Chicago, IL

Latisse Prices

$120 – Mar 2023 – Chicago, IL
$120 – Mar 2015 – Chicago, IL

Facelift Prices

$12999 – May 1, 2017 – Chicago, IL
$12000 – Jan 9, 2018 – Chicago, IL
$12999 – May 1, 2017 – Chicago, IL
$12 – Jan 9, 2018
$12 – Jan 9, 2018
$12 – Jan 9, 2018
$110000 – Oct 8, 2013 – Chicago, IL
$8000 – Oct 2013 – Chicago, IL
$8000 – Oct 2013 – Chicago, IL
$8000 – Oct 2013 – Chicago, IL
$10000 – Aug 2, 2013 – Chicago, IL
$8000 – Jul 2012 – Chicago, IL
$8000 – Feb 2011 – Chicago, IL
$8000 – Feb 2011 – Chicago, IL
$8000 – Sep 2010 – Chicago, IL
$8000 – Sep 2010 – Chicago, IL

Breast Implants Prices

$6500 – Dec 2022 – Chicago, IL
$9000 – Jul 26, 2013 – Chicago, IL
$8500 – Apr 2, 2013 – Chicago, IL
$9000 – Jul 26, 2013 – Chicago, IL
$7000 – May 20, 2016 – Chicago, IL
$9000 – Jul 26, 2013 – Chicago, IL
$65000 – Jul 2017 – Chicago, IL
$7000 – May 20, 2016 – Chicago, IL
$3000 – May 5, 2016 – Chicago, IL
$3000 – Apr 2016 – Chicago, IL
$7000 – Jan 2016 – Chicago, IL
$7000 – May 2015 – Chicago, IL

Voluma Prices

$1000 – Jan 11, 2013 – Chicago, IL

Tummy Tuck Prices

$15000 – Jan 27, 2017 – Chicago, IL
$15000 – Jan 27, 2017 – Chicago, IL
$15000 – Jan 27, 2017 – Chicago, IL
$20000 – Feb 27, 2014 – Chicago, IL
$11000 – Dec 26, 2013 – Chicago, IL
$20000 – Feb 27, 2014 – Chicago, IL

Inspira Breast Implants Prices

$7000 – Nov 21, 2017 – Chicago, IL
$7000 – Nov 21, 2017 – Chicago, IL
$7000 – Nov 21, 2017 – Chicago, IL
$7000 – Nov 2017 – Chicago, IL
$7000 – Nov 2017 – Chicago, IL

VI Peel Prices

$400 – Jun 26, 2019
$400 – Jun 26, 2019

Mommy Makeover Prices

$17000 – Feb 16, 2011 – Chicago
$20000 – Mar 3, 2014 – Chicago, IL
$17000 – Feb 16, 2011 – Chicago
$17000 – Feb 16, 2011 – Chicago

Rhinoplasty Prices

$10000 – Jun 17, 2016 – Chicago, IL
$10000 – Jun 17, 2016 – Chicago, IL
$10000 – Jun 17, 2016 – Chicago, IL
$10000 – Jun 17, 2016 – Chicago, IL

Sientra Breast Implants Prices

$8400 – Apr 2, 2013 – Chicago, IL
$8400 – Apr 2, 2013 – Chicago, IL

Juvederm Prices

$980 – Sep 13, 2018
$980 – Sep 13, 2018
$980 – Sep 13, 2018

Eyelid Surgery Prices

$5000 – Mar 2018 – Chicago, IL
$5000 – Jul 2012 – Chicago, IL

Other Prices

$26001 – Sep 2017 – Hinsdale, IL
$26000 – Aug 2017 – Hinsdale, IL
$26000 – Aug 2017 – Hinsdale, IL
$26000 – Mar 2016 – Hinsdale, IL
$6475 – May 2015 – Chicago, IL
$6475 – May 2015 – Chicago, IL
$9000 – Sep 3, 2012 – Chicago, IL
$110000 – Oct 8, 2013 – Chicago, IL
$26000 – Jun 2014 – Hinsdale, IL
$26000 – Jun 2014 – Hinsdale, IL
$26000 – Jun 2014 – Hinsdale, IL
$10000 – Aug 2, 2013 – Chicago, IL
$10000 – Aug 2, 2013 – Chicago, IL
$10000 – Aug 2, 2013 – Chicago, IL
$10000 – Aug 2, 2013 – Chicago, IL
$10000 – Aug 2, 2013 – Chicago, IL

Weight Loss Prices

$1000 – Feb 1, 2015 – West Chicago, IL
$1000 – Feb 1, 2015 – West Chicago, IL
$1000 – Feb 1, 2015 – West Chicago, IL

Practice Locations

Name & Website

The Geldner Center – Chicago, https://mygeldnercenter.com/

Address

680 N. Lake Shore Dr.Ste. 1325, Chicago, Illinois, US, 60611 (GPS coordinates: 41.894531,-87.6166312)

Phone

+13129814440

Working Hours

Mon: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Created / Modified

Mar 28, 2017 / Oct 24, 2019

Name & Website

The Geldner Center Oak Brook, https://mygeldnercenter.com/

Address

2425 West 22nd St.Ste. 212, Oak Brook, Illinois, US, 60523 (GPS coordinates: 41.8453811,-87.9782746)

Phone

+13129814440

Working Hours

Mon: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Created / Modified

Mar 28, 2017 / May 15, 2023

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Aug 15, 2018 /
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$750 off FaceLift
Oct 23, 2013 /
May 17, 2033

$750 off FaceLift

Specific treatments

$100 off CoolSculpting
Oct 23, 2013 /
May 17, 2033

$100 off CoolSculpting

Specific treatments

$500 off Breast Augmentation – Mention RealSelf
Oct 23, 2013 /
May 17, 2033

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Oct 4, 2012 /
Oct 31, 2012

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Doctor's answers

Question

Answer Header & Date

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Can I decide where to place fat when undergoing a breast fat transfer?

Directing fat transfer in breasts
Aug 23, 2023

One of the best feature about fat transfer for breast enhancement is the ability to direct the placement of the fat. Though fat transfer has limitations (resorption of some of the fat, limited quantities of fat, among others), it can be directed to selectively increase the top of the breast or to enhance cleavage. The strongest advantage of implants is the ability to predict the outcome; with fat the placement is known, but the quantity of surviving fat is less certain. Photos might help me...

Fat or swelling? 6 months after TT. Should I be happy with the results and give it a year to see i

After TT, will you need a touch up?
Aug 23, 2023

Thanks for your questions and photos. Most of the healing after a tummy tuck is complete after six months. Some changes take longer. Based solely on your photos, it looks like liposuction or some skin removal might be a good idea. I would return to your plastic surgeon and express your concern.

50lb weight loss after breast augmentation - what can I expect?

Breast augmentation after weight loss
Aug 23, 2023

Thank you for your question. Breast implants are not affected by weight changes. They stay the same, but everything around them can and does change. Everything depends on everything. The details of your implants are important, so is the technique used in your surgery. For most patients, a fifty pound weight loss is very noticeable. I would advise you to reach your desired weight and stay there for a while (weight fluctuations are not uncommon). Once you're happy with your body, we can refine...

Tummy tuck without muscle repair. I know the result won't be perfectly flat, but how bad are we ta

Not all tummy tucks require muscle tightening
Aug 23, 2023

Thanks for your question. Not all tummy tucks require muscle tightening. Tummy tucks, also called abdominoplasties, have several components; liposuction, skin removal, muscle tightening, and replantation or creation of a belly button. Each patient has different wants and needs. By discussing your plans and examining you, we can formulate a plan to give you your best result. Plastic surgeons have their recommendations and can lay out the options and predictable outcomes, but the choice is...

Is it safe to have arm and stomach liposuction with a breast fat transfer and a labiaplasty all do

Dangers of combination procedures
Jul 5, 2023

Thank you for your question. The simple answer to your question is: it depends. Safety depends on your initial health. It depends on exactly what your surgeon is planning. Some procedures which you describe can take quite long, others are relatively brief. So, we know through considerable studies that performing multiple simultaneous procedures does not, in isolation, increase risk. I would share a your concerns with your surgeon and ultimately trust your gut.

CC difference - why does it look so different when I do the rice test?

Rice bag sizing
Jun 24, 2023

Thanks for your question. I really like addressing size selection for breast augmentation. Rice bags can give you an idea of how much volume you want, but it's pretty non-specific. I prefer the use of sizers and three dimensional photographic simulation (Vectra). These methods can make more specific selections which you can actually see.
It is true that 25-50 cc might not make a big difference in many cases. If you have a small frame or small breasts that volume can make a very big...

Breast implants fold flaws when sleeping on side - will implants rupture?

Breast implant folds
Jun 24, 2023

Thank you for your questions. Nearly all breast implants have some irregularities. since they are soft, gravity will shift them some. Within a confined space, implants can demonstrate folds. Sometimes you can feel them or even see them. Highly cohesive gel implants have fewer folds. Most of the time these folds are of no consequence. However, fold flaws (where the shell of the implant flexes repeatedly and breaks) can be the source of implant breakage or (if saline) deflation. If this...

Suture granuloma at muscle repair. Will this compromise the muscle repair?

Muscle repair compromise
Jun 13, 2023

At two years, it is extremely unlikely that the removal of a suture granuloma following plication with an abdominoplasty will disrupt the muscle repair. By that time, your body will have repaired around the sutures rendering the sutures unnecessary. My personal preference is to use long lasting dissolvable sutures with abdominal plication. There are some great general surgeons, but in most cases, your plastic surgeon will leave a better looking scar.

70, fit, BMI 21, tummy tuck & past lipo, I don't know if I should have muscle tightening?

Tummy tuck following liposuction
Jun 13, 2023

Your doctor is right. But I like how you parse the question. Think of your abdominal skin and fat as a comforter. The prior liposuction added tufting to your comforter. The lateral tissues demonstrate some contour irregularities and a bit of pigmentary abnormality. This signifies some over resection which caused the skin to adhere to the body wall. That is what represents the scarring. This also can reduce the potential blood supply to surrounding tissue. As the skin and fat are raised above...

Would I necessarily get necrosis again if I filled the indent with more fat?

Fixing fat transfer troubles
Jun 13, 2023

Sadly, fat transfer can result in some fat necrosis. On occasion, it may resolve by itself within a few months. If it is persistent, it may be treated with liposuction or resection. Allowing several months to heal, assuming the remaining tissue is healthy, fat can be transferred to treat any remaining defect. As far as the recommendation for a donut mastopexy, your surgeon might be right. But it shouldn't have much to do with the prior fat transfer. Ask them for their reasoning.

Breast lift with fat transfer feasibility? Female, 5'1, 147lbs

Fat transfer with mastopexy
Jun 13, 2023

Mastopexy, by any technique, is a great solution to improve breast shape. You have to understand what each technique does better than others and how that may impact your scarring. The trade off is often worth it. I frequently increase the breast volume with augmentation. That augmentation can be performed with either an implant or fat transfer. It is perfectly appropriate to use fat transfer as long as you recognize that the breast volume increase will be relatively modest (about 1 cup size,...

Extended tummy tuck: what happens to upper thigh/butt skin & can I get OHIP coverage?

Not all extended tummy tucks are the same.
Jun 13, 2023

I wish you the best luck while recontouring you body after substantial weight loss. Extended abdominoplasties/tummy tucks are typically an abdominoplasty plus posterior body lifts. The extent of surgery is based on your existing skin excess and your health (how much surgery is safe for you). Sometimes, additional areas are included in a single procedure, sometimes not. I would suggest you address these with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.
As for as insurance...

Tummy tuck 11 months post-op, don't feel good with my results. Is this normal?

Distension after abdominoplasty.
Mar 5, 2023

Thanks for your excellent question and photos. Not knowing the details of your procedure, I an limited in my response. An important part of many abdominoplasties is muscle plication, or tightening. This creates the tightening of the underlying tissues. But the abdominal wall is living tissue and responds to tension from intraabdominal contents and underlying muscle tone. Many patients notice some bulging after abdominoplasties as the abdominal wall recovers and adapts it it's new normal....

Will there ever be silicone implants larger than 800cc available in the US?

Bigger than 800 cc?
Mar 5, 2023

Though silicone implants which have been FDA approved for the US remain below 800cc, the companies are looking at larger implants. Ultimately, it is a business decision with a limited market. Certainly much larger breast implants are a very valid consideration for reconstruction. For aesthetic surgeries, the questions are a bit less certain. Using saline implants, you san easily push the volume beyond 800cc. You have to consider the possible downsides of such large, and by definition, heavy...

Developing deformity / flat part, 7 mo. post-op. Is this a sign of capsular contracture?

Capsular Contracture?
Mar 5, 2023

Thanks for your question and photos. The short answer is that you might be developing capsular contracture. Typically, the first sign is firmness, but distortion could also represent the first signs of contracture. I recommend that you return to your surgeon and discuss your concerns.

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