Plastic Surgeon Dr. Hampton A. Howell, MD in Winston Salem, North Carolina 27103 » Breast Implants: Info, Prices, Photos, Rewiews, Q&A

Name: Hampton A. Howell, MD
Last name: Howell
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2005
Years experience: 18
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.salemplasticsurgery.com/
Business: Salem Plastic Surgery, Inc.
Address: 1345 Westgate Center Dr.
Address suite: Ste. A
Phone: (336) 383-1435
International phone number: +13363831435
City: Winston Salem
State: North Carolina
Zip Code: 27103
Country: US
Statement: Hampton A. Howell, MD is a board certified plastic surgeon at Salem Plastic Surgery, performing the full range of cosmetic procedures. He grew up in NC, has been on several medical mission trips, and loves the outdoors. Dr. Howell’s faith and his family are top priorities for him.
Consulting Fees: 50$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers:

Offer #1: Free Cosmetic Consultation
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
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Offer #2: Free Coolsculpting Consults + $200 Off Treatment
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: New patients only. Requires in-person consultation.

Clinical Privileges:

Novant Health: Medical Park Hospital, Forsyth Medical Center, Hawthorne Surgery Center

Education:

Undergraduate: BS, Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Chemistry, Virginia Tech
Medical: MD, Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Postdoc Training:

Residencies: General & Plastic Surgery, Grand Rapids Michigan State University
Fellowship: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

Member of:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Hampton A. Howell, MD

Board Certification:

Hampton Alexander Howell (ABMSUID -08)

Viewed: 8/5/2008
Day of birth: private

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

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/1/2007 – 12/31/2017
Education: 2000 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 1345 Westgate Center Dr Ste AWinston Salem, NC 27103-3041 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 36.0729825,-80.311052

Primary location:

Location name: Winston Salem
State: NC
Country: US
Map point: 36.146,-80.32430267

Treatments:

ActiveFX
Areola Reduction Surgery
Arm Lift
Asian Rhinoplasty
Belly Button Surgery
Blue Peel
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
Butt Lift
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chemical Peel
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
CO2 Laser
CoolSculpting
DeepFX
Derma Roller
Double Eyelid Surgery
Dysport
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Emsculpt
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Fractional Laser
Genioplasty
Glycolic Peel
Gynecomastia Surgery
Hyaluronidase
Juvederm
Labiaplasty
Laser Liposuction
Laser Peel
Laser Resurfacing
Latisse
Lip Fillers
Lip Implants
Lip Lift
Lip Reduction
Lip Surgery
Lipoma Removal
Liposculpture
Liposonix
Liposuction
Liquid Facelift
Lower Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
MiraDry
Mole Removal
Mommy Makeover
Neck Lift
Nipple Surgery
Nonsurgical Facelift
Renuva
Restylane
Retin-A
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Scar Removal
Sclerotherapy
Sculptra
Septoplasty
Sinus Surgery
Skin Lightening
Skin Rejuvenation
SlimLipo
Smart Lipo
SMAS Facelift
Strattice
Subcision
Tattoo Removal
TCA Peel
Thigh Lift
TotalFX
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Vaginoplasty
Vampire Facelift
Vanquish
Vaser Liposuction
Velashape
Voluma
Zerona

RealSelf Info

Awards:

Professional Recognition:
Medical Staff President, Medical Park Hospital, 2014 – 2015
Section Chief, Plastic Surgery, Medical Park Hospital, 2012 – 2015

Rating: 4.9
Profile views: 36110
Answer count: 701
Review count: 86
1 star count: 1
4 star count: 2
5 star count: 78
Total star count: 81
Star rating: 4.6859583303167
Answer count last three months: 2
Photo and answer count last three months: 2
Lead count last three months: 20
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 2
Profile created: Aug 12, 2008
Profile modified: Oct 17, 2023
Profile photo modified: Oct 17, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Preferred
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: May 6, 2023
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Chapel Hill, NC, US. GPS coordinates: 35.9666,-79.04100037
Concord, NC, US. GPS coordinates: 35.4198,-80.67479706
Fayetteville, NC, US. GPS coordinates: 35.0555,-78.88680267
Greensboro, NC, US. GPS coordinates: 36.0735,-79.79019928
Hickory, NC, US. GPS coordinates: 35.6767,-81.38500214
Winston Salem, NC, US. GPS coordinates: 36.146,-80.32430267

Latest ratings of treatments

Tummy Tuck (May 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mentor Breast Implants (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)
Mommy Makeover (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implants (Aug 2021) – 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 (Dec 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Aug 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)
Tummy Tuck (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (May 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (May 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Dec 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Lift (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 4/5
Breast Implant Removal (May 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (May 2016) – Overall rating: 0/5
Breast Lift with Implants (Dec 2016) – 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 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)
Lower Facelift (Jul 2016) – 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)
Voluma (May 2016) – 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 Reconstruction (Jun 2011) – 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 (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implant Removal (Dec 2019) – 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 (Mar 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)
Mommy Makeover (Nov 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)

Latest Prices

Tummy Tuck Prices

$9000 – Dec 9, 2020
$9100 – May 26, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC
$1925 – Aug 21, 2020
$9000 – Dec 9, 2020
$9000 – Dec 9, 2020
$9010 – Oct 17, 2014 – Winston Salem, NC
$1925 – Aug 21, 2020
$1925 – Aug 21, 2020
$1925 – Aug 21, 2020
$15000 – Dec 10, 2014 – Winston Salem, NC
$15000 – Dec 10, 2014 – Winston Salem, NC
$9700 – Jan 11, 2019
$9700 – Jan 11, 2019
$9200 – Dec 18, 2017 – Winston Salem, NC
$9200 – Dec 18, 2017 – Winston Salem, NC
$9200 – Dec 18, 2017 – Winston Salem, NC
$8160 – Sep 4, 2015 – Winston Salem, NC
$8500 – Nov 21, 2016 – Winston-salem, NC
$8500 – Nov 21, 2016 – Winston-salem, NC
$8500 – Nov 21, 2016 – Winston-salem, NC
$8500 – Sep 27, 2013 – Winston Salem, NC
$8160 – Sep 4, 2015 – Winston Salem, NC
$15000 – Dec 10, 2014 – Winston Salem, NC
$9010 – Oct 17, 2014 – Winston Salem, NC
$9010 – Oct 17, 2014 – Winston Salem, NC
$8500 – Sep 27, 2013 – Winston Salem, NC
$8500 – Sep 27, 2013 – Winston Salem, NC

Breast Reduction Prices

$7280 – Sep 23, 2020
$7280 – Sep 23, 2020

Mentor Breast Implants Prices

$5928 – Apr 7, 2017
$5928 – Apr 7, 2017 – Winston Salem, NC
$5928 – Apr 7, 2017 – Winston Salem, NC
$5928 – Apr 7, 2017 – Winston Salem, NC
$6125 – Dec 20, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC

Mommy Makeover Prices

$14000 – Jul 31, 2020
$17000 – Dec 10, 2021
$15000 – Mar 3, 2017 – Winston-Salem, NC
$15000 – Nov 8, 2017 – Winston Salem, NC
$17000 – Aug 7, 2020
$17000 – Dec 10, 2021
$17000 – Dec 10, 2021
$17000 – Dec 10, 2021
$17000 – Dec 10, 2021
$17000 – Aug 7, 2020
$14300 – Oct 7, 2020
$14301 – Oct 7, 2020
$14000 – Jul 31, 2020
$13000 – Oct 11, 2017
$13000 – Oct 11, 2017
$15000 – Nov 8, 2017 – Winston Salem, NC
$15000 – Nov 8, 2017 – Winston Salem, NC
$13000 – Oct 11, 2017
$13000 – Nov 30, -0001
$13000 – Oct 11, 2017
$13000 – Aug 2017
$15000 – Mar 3, 2017 – Winston-Salem, NC
$15000 – Mar 3, 2017 – Winston-Salem, NC
$15000 – Mar 3, 2017 – Winston-Salem, NC
$15000 – Mar 3, 2017 – Winston-Salem, NC
$15000 – Mar 3, 2017 – Winston-Salem, NC
$18000 – Mar 3, 2017 – Winston-Salem, NC
$18000 – Mar 3, 2017 – Winston-Salem, NC
$18000 – Mar 3, 2017 – Winston-Salem, NC
$18000 – Mar 3, 2017 – Winston-Salem, NC

Breast Implants Prices

$6475 – Aug 20, 2021
$6475 – Aug 20, 2021
$5700 – Jun 1, 2015 – Winston Salem, NC
$5700 – Jun 1, 2015 – Winston Salem, NC
$5700 – Jun 1, 2015 – Winston Salem, NC

Breast Augmentation Prices

$8950 – Jan 10, 2022
$8950 – Jan 10, 2022
$8950 – Jan 10, 2022
$7000 – Jun 29, 2018 – Winston Salem, NC
$6300 – Jan 19, 2018
$7000 – Jun 29, 2018 – Winston Salem, NC
$7000 – Jun 29, 2018 – Winston Salem
$6300 – Jan 19, 2018
$6299 – Jan 19, 2018
$6200 – Apr 26, 2017 – Winston Salem, NC
$6200 – Apr 26, 2017 – Winston Salem, NC
$6125 – Dec 20, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC
$5700 – Nov 14, 2014 – Winston Salem, NC

Breast Lift Prices

$9000 – Jul 6, 2022
$17000 – Mar 16, 2015 – Winston Salem, NC
$17000 – Mar 16, 2015 – Winston Salem, NC
$17000 – Mar 16, 2015 – Winston Salem, NC

Breast Implant Removal Prices

$5000 – Dec 11, 2019
$6800 – Jan 13, 2020
$6800 – Jan 13, 2020
$6800 – Jan 13, 2020
$5000 – Dec 11, 2019
$4000 – Feb 14, 2017 – Winston Salem, NC
$4000 – Feb 14, 2017 – Winston Salem, NC
$4000 – Feb 14, 2017 – Winston Salem, NC
$5500 – May 30, 2014 – Winston-Salem, NC
$5500 – May 30, 2014 – Winston-Salem, NC

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

$6125 – Dec 20, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC
$9001 – Nov 20, 2017 – Winston Salem, NC
$9001 – Nov 20, 2017 – Winston Salem, NC
$6125 – Dec 20, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC
$6125 – Dec 20, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC
$6125 – Dec 20, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC
$6125 – Dec 20, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC
$6125 – Dec 20, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC
$6125 – Dec 20, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC
$6125 – Dec 20, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC
$5000 – Sep 18, 2015 – Winston Salem, NC
$5000 – Sep 18, 2015 – Winston Salem, NC
$5000 – Sep 18, 2015 – Winston Salem, NC
$7500 – Apr 10, 2015 – Winston Salem, NC
$7500 – Apr 10, 2015 – Winston Salem, NC
$7500 – Apr 10, 2015 – Winston Salem, NC

Lower Facelift Prices

$6401 – Jul 25, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC
$6401 – Jul 25, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC
$6400 – Jul 25, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC

Voluma Prices

$1380 – May 26, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC
$3300 – Jan 28, 2019
$3300 – Jan 28, 2019
$1380 – May 26, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC

Breast Reconstruction Prices

$5001 – Jan 28, 2013 – Winston Salem, NC
$5000 – Jan 28, 2013 – Winston Salem, NC

Facelift Prices

$9700 – Jan 11, 2019
$5000 – Mar 21, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC
$5000 – Mar 21, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC
$5000 – Mar 21, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC

Breast Implant Revision Prices

$8000 – Nov 26, 2019
$8000 – Nov 26, 2019
$8000 – Nov 26, 2019
$8000 – Nov 26, 2019

Arm Lift Prices

$4650 – Jun 10, 2020
$4650 – Jun 10, 2020

Smart Lipo Prices

$6900 – Sep 19, 2018
$6900 – Sep 19, 2018
$12000 – Mar 7, 2018
$12000 – Mar 7, 2018
$12000 – Mar 7, 2018 – Winston Salem, NC
$12000 – Mar 7, 2018 – Winston Salem, NC
$12000 – Mar 7, 2018 – Winston Salem, NC

Eyelid Surgery Prices

$6110 – Aug 4, 2017 – Winston Salem, NC
$6110 – Aug 4, 2017 – Winston Salem, NC
$6000 – Sep 4, 2015 – Winston Salem, NC
$6000 – Sep 4, 2015 – Winston Salem, NC
$6000 – Sep 4, 2015 – Winston Salem, NC

Juvederm Prices

$1200 – Sep 30, 2014 – Winston Salem, NC
$1200 – Sep 30, 2014 – Winston Salem, NC
$1200 – Sep 30, 2014 – Winston Salem, NC
$1500 – Aug 7, 2014 – Winston-Salem, NC
$1500 – Aug 7, 2014 – Winston-Salem, NC

Breast Reconstruction Revision Prices

$14000 – Jun 8, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC
$14000 – Jun 8, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC
$14000 – Jun 8, 2016 – Winston Salem, NC

Other Prices

$5700 – Nov 14, 2014 – Winston Salem, NC
$9010 – Oct 17, 2014 – Winston Salem, NC
$5000 – Jan 28, 2013 – Winston Salem, NC
$1200 – Sep 30, 2014 – Winston Salem, NC

Practice Locations

Name & Website

Salem Plastic Surgery – Winston Salem, https://www.salemplasticsurgery.com/

Address

1345A Westgate Center Dr., Winston Salem, North Carolina, US, 27103 (GPS coordinates: 36.0730829,-80.3110702)

Phone

+13367688483

Working Hours

Mon: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Tue: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Thu: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Created / Modified

Feb 23, 2017 / Sep 19, 2023

Name & Website

Renewal MedSpa – Winston Salem, https://www.salemplasticsurgery.com/

Address

1345A Westgate Center Dr., Winston Salem, North Carolina, US, 27103 (GPS coordinates: 36.0730829,-80.3110702)

Phone

(336) 768-8483

Working Hours

Created / Modified

May 6, 2021 / Dec 2, 2022

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Aug 15, 2018 /
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Free Coolsculpting Consults + $200 Off Treatment
Jun 23, 2018 /
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20% off all skincare and makeup
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Doctor's answers

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19, BBL, lipo 360, tummy tuck, breast lift & implants & VSG, in which order should I do these pro

19, BBL, lipo 360, tummy tuck, breast lift & implants & VSG, in which order should I do these procedures?
Aug 21, 2023

Hi. I would start with your primary care provider. Discuss your concerns and your goals so that your PCP can help guide you with nutrition and weight loss. If they feel like you would benefit from a consultation with a gastric bypass type of specialist then they can help guide you through that process. Once you have lost the appropriate amount of weight then I would recommend getting in to see a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns and goals and come up with a plan...

What could be the cause to consistent muscle hardness post tummy tuck?

What could be the cause to consistent muscle hardness post tummy tuck?
Aug 21, 2023

Hi. Sorry to hear you're having issues after your surgery. I would get another opinion from a reputable plastic surgeon as well as a general surgeon. They might find a CT scan to be helpful depending on what they find on physical exam.
Good luck and take care,
Dr. Howell

Should I get breast implants? Or another fat transfer?

Should I get breast implants? Or another fat transfer?
Jul 7, 2023

Hi. Based on your photograph I would expect you do not have a whole lot of fat to use to harvest for the fat transfers, and thus it is doubtful that you would see much improvement with another round of fat transfers. It is obviously variable in terms of how much of the fat stays and how much of it goes. But if you want breast implants then find a board certified plastic surgeon with good experience with breast implants and move forward in that direction.
Good luck and take care,
Dr. Howell

Do I need a Mommy Makeover? Or would I need a combination of lipo, TT, and breast aug?

Do I need a Mommy Makeover? Or would I need a combination of lipo, TT, and breast aug?
May 4, 2023

Hi. There may be different definitions out there but in general a mommy makeover refers to some form of breast enhancement done along with abdominal enhancement, as those are the 2 areas that often see a lot of changes after pregnancies and childbirth. In your case, based on your pictures, I would say that you are a good candidate for breast augmentation mastopexy which means implants in addition to a breast lift, as well as abdominoplasty and liposuction of the flanks. Those procedures...

Breast Implants vs Breast Reconstruction?

Breast Implants vs Breast Reconstruction?
May 4, 2023

Hi. That would typically be considered a cosmetic procedure. I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon with good experience with breast lifting and reshaping as well as breast augmentation, and most importantlywith the 2 of those together, which we commonly refer to as an augmentation mastopexy.
Good luck and take care,
Dr. Howell

7 months post op and my breast shape has changed - can this be due to implant flipping?

7 months post op and my breast shape has changed - can this be due to implant flipping?
Apr 24, 2023

Hi. Based on your pictures and the image of the MRI, it does look like your left breast implant has flipped or partially flipped. There is certainly no danger in this but it does tend to change the shape of the breast. Often times this can be manipulated in the office or at home to get the implant to flip back around. But the reality is that there is really no way to keep the implant from flipping or to keep it in one particular position or another from a flipping standpoint. The way...

Are my breasts too wide set to achieve any type of cleavage with breast implants?

Are my breasts too wide set to achieve any type of cleavage with breast implants?
Apr 20, 2023

Hi. I think you can get reasonable cleavage and a nice result from a breast augmentation. But you also have to be reasonable about how much cleavage you can get. When you have an in-person evaluation, your surgeon can go over some of the nuances with that. I would recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon with good experience with breast augmentation to help guide you through the process.
Good luck and take care,
Dr. Howell

5'3 and 120lbs - how big should I go?

5'3 and 120lbs - how big should I go?
Mar 10, 2023

Hi. To appropriately discuss implant size and choice, you really need an in person evaluation by a plastic surgeon with good experience with breast augmentation. Opinions and preferences will vary somewhat from one surgeon to another surgeon. Personally I start with the base width of the patient as the starting point for the footprint of the future implant. Tissue characteristics, and desired postoperative size, and patient anatomy all factor in to the proper selection of implant volume...

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

Tummy tuck 11 months post-op, don't feel good with my results. Is this normal?
Mar 6, 2023

Hi. Hi. First and foremost make sure to bring up these concerns withyour surgeon who was actually there and knows what he or she did during the surgery as well as being able to evaluate you in person to assess the quality of the muscle repair. Based on the pictures it looks like you have a nice reasonable result. A lot of the different contour can be do to the dynamics of the abdominal musculature. Even with an excellent muscle repair, when the muscles are fully relaxed they will tend...

Is it true that you can't lay on your side and have to wear a bra once you get implants?

Is it true that you can't lay on your side and have to wear a bra once you get implants?
Feb 27, 2023

Hi. There are certainly restrictions in terms of how you can lie down, and needing to wear a bra while you are recovering from surgery. Those will vary from one surgeon to another. But ultimately, after you have healed appropriately you may lie down and sleep any way you like. I recommend wearing a bra when gravity is working against you (when you're up and about, etc), but technically that is each patient's choice. If you have a tendency for your breasts to droop or sag, then the less...

Surgeon I'm considering for BR only has 2 BR photos on website. It is too much to ask for more?

Surgeon I'm considering for BR only has 2 BR photos on website. It is too much to ask for more?
Feb 6, 2023

Hi. It is certainly reasonable to ask to see more photographs. Obviously some surgeons have more photographs than others but it is certainly reasonable, especially for a common procedure like a breast reduction, to want to see a few more photographs. Bottom line, though, is that you need to feel very comfortable with your surgeon as well as his or her ability to consistently give reliable good results for the specific procedure that you are interested in. I would recommend consulting...

Are there less issues associated with smaller breast implants? can this be done at the same time

Are there less issues associated with smaller breast implants? can this be done at the same time as a tummy tuck?
Feb 6, 2023

Hi. Breast implants can typically be very safely placed at the same time as a tummy tuck in a healthy patient. The implant size does not have anything to do with breast implant illness. Breast implant illness is somewhat poorly understood, that there are many women who tolerate breast implants very well, and that topic is worth discussing with your surgeon to make sure you are comfortable proceeding forward. I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon with good...

5 years post breast augmentation - what can be done to achieve more symmetry?

5 years post breast augmentation - what can be done to achieve more symmetry?
Jan 23, 2023

Hi. Based on your preoperative photograph I would have recommended a breast lift in addition to breast implants. You do have some asymmetry (as do most women) with your breasts before you had surgery. As mentioned in one of the other answers, this is often times amplified after placement of breast implants. Based on just the pictures I see I would certainly recommend a breast lift (mastopexy) and possibly swapping out for a smaller size depending on your preference in that realm. ...

Undesirable extra skin - Is there anything that can be done to remove or minimise this without cr

Undesirable extra skin - Is there anything that can be done to remove or minimise this without creating a larger scar?
Jan 12, 2023

Hi. That would likely be amenable to improving it by cutting out that extra skin. Hard to tell where your scar ends and it would typically lengthen the scar some but would likely be worth it for the improvement of the overall appearance. I recommend bringing up these concerns with your surgeon to decide on a plan together. Second opinions are always reasonable if needed.
Good luck and take care, Dr. Howell

5'6, 118lbs - can muscle repair in a TT over-loosen over a period of time?

5'6, 118lbs - can muscle repair in a TT over-loosen over a period of time?
Jan 12, 2023

Hi. It is certainly possible for a muscle repair to loosen or weaken over time, but it is something that I rarely see. Really hard to comment accurately in your case, though, not knowing the specific techniques that your surgeon used or what your physical exam is like. Sometimes the muscle repair is intact but the muscles just need to have dynamic strengthening with core exercises etc. I would recommend getting back in to see your surgeon for an examination and let your surgeon give you...

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