Dr Blaine Plastic Surgeon in Huntington, New York

Name: Christine Blaine, MD, FACS
Last name: Blaine
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2012
Years experience: 11
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Blaine Plastic Surgery
Address: 775 Park Ave.
Address suite: Ste. 205
Phone: +1 631-237-3392
City: Huntington
State: New York
Zip Code: 11743
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Christine Blaine, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the founder of Blaine Plastic Surgery, which has practices in both Huntington and Staten Island, New York. She also practices in Manhattan. Though she performs a wide range of procedures across the face and body, Dr. Blaine is best known for her work performing breast enhancement surgeries, including breast augmentation surgery.

Dr. Blaine began her medical career as an Emergency Medical Technician while pursuing her undergraduate degree at SUNY Binghamton University. This gave her a comprehensive understanding of and passion for holistic medical care that treats not just the body, but the whole patient. She then went on to practice as a physician’s assistant before attending medical school at Albany Medical College. Dr. Blaine completed her training in both general and plastic surgery at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

When not providing her patients with beautiful, natural-looking results and a warm beside manner, Dr. Blaine enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.
Consulting Fees: -1$
Consultation note: $150 in-person consultation, $50 virtual consultation, $250 consultation for any revision procedures
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers: 
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Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
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Clinical Privileges: 
  • Huntington Hospital, Plainview Hospital, Syosset Hospital, Southside Hospital, Staten Island University Hospital, Richmond University Medical Center, Beth Israel Hospital.
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: Psychobiology, Binghamton University
  • Medical: MD, Albany Medical College
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency: General and Plastic Surgery, Lehigh Valley Hospital

GPS coordinates on map: 40.8587058,-73.3952755

Christine Blaine, MD, FACS

Primary location: 
Location name: Long Island
State: NY
Country: US
Map point: 40.767,-73.52539825
Treatments: 
  • Abdominal Etching
  • AccuTite
  • AlloDerm
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Arm Lift
  • Back Lift
  • Belly Button Surgery
  • Belotero
  • Body Lift
  • BodyTite
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • 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 Reconstruction Revision
  • Breast Reconstruction with Fat Transfer
  • Breast Reduction
  • BroadBand Light (BBL)
  • Brow Lift
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Lift
  • Cellfina
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Filler
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • CO2 Laser
  • CoolSculpting
  • Cyst Removal
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dermaplaning
  • Diastasis Recti Repair
  • Drainless Tummy Tuck
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Emsculpt
  • Evolve
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • FaceTite
  • Facial
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Fractional Laser
  • Fractora RF
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Halo Laser
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Hip Augmentation
  • Hyaluronidase
  • HydraFacial
  • Ideal Implant
  • IPL
  • Jeuveau
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Lash Lift
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Lymphatic Massage
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Microneedling
  • Microneedling RF
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Morpheus8
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Nonsurgical Butt Lift
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Nutrafol
  • Panniculectomy
  • PCA Skin Peel
  • Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
  • ProFractional Laser
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • PRP Injections
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Qwo
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scar Removal
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • Skinbetter Science
  • Skintyte
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Strattice
  • TCA Peel
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Umbilical Hernia Repair
  • Vaginal Rejuvenation
  • VI Peel
  • Viveve
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 22812
Answer count: 705
Review count: 53
5 star count: 6
Total star count: 6
Star rating: 3.4342128140809
Lead count last three months: 1
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Oct 30, 2014
Profile modified: Sep 2, 2022
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: Nov 15, 2020
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Bronx, NY, US. GPS coordinates: 40.8269,-73.92279816
  • Long Island City, NY, US. GPS coordinates: 40.74,-73.93609619
  • Staten Island, NY, US. GPS coordinates: 40.6067,-74.16239929
  • Manhattan, NY, US. GPS coordinates: 40.7499,-73.98799896
  • Hamptons, NY, US. GPS coordinates: 40.8937,-72.39150238
  • Long Island, NY, US. GPS coordinates: 40.767,-73.52539825

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Brazilian Butt Lift (Jan 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Feb 2020) – 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 (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Earlobe Surgery (Sep 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Panniculectomy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Oct 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 Reduction (Dec 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: 3/5
  • Laser Hair Removal (Sep 2023) – 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 (Apr 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 Reduction (Mar 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)
  • Halo Laser (Feb 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)
  • CoolSculpting (Mar 2018) – 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)
  • Lip Augmentation (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (Mar 2018) – 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 Revision (Jan 2018) – 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)
  • CoolSculpting (Jul 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, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (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: 4/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (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)
  • Breast Reconstruction (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)
  • Earlobe Surgery (Dec 2014) – 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: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (Jun 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)

Latest Prices

Brazilian Butt Lift Prices

  • $8664 – Jan 6, 2021
  • $8664 – Jan 6, 2021
  • $9000 – Jan 6, 2021
  • $9000 – Jan 6, 2021
  • $9000 – Jan 6, 2021
  • $8000 – Jun 2, 2020
  • $8000 – Jun 2, 2020

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

  • $7950 – Nov 13, 2014 – Huntington, NY
  • $10000 – Apr 22, 2016 – Long Island, NY
  • $10500 – Mar 22, 2018 – Huntington, NY
  • $10500 – Mar 22, 2018 – Landmark Staten Island
  • $10000 – Apr 22, 2016 – Long Island, NY
  • $7950 – Nov 13, 2014 – Huntington, NY
  • $7950 – Nov 13, 2014 – Huntington, NY
  • $7950 – Nov 13, 2014 – Huntington, NY

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $9000 – Jul 28, 2016 – Huntington Station, NY
  • $16699 – Jan 29, 2020
  • $16699 – Jan 29, 2020
  • $16699 – Jun 30, 2020
  • $16699 – Jun 30, 2020
  • $16699 – Jun 30, 2020
  • $9000 – Jul 28, 2016 – Huntington Station, NY
  • $9000 – Jul 28, 2016 – Huntington Station, NY
  • $9000 – Jul 28, 2016 – Huntington Station, NY

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $6500 – Oct 3, 2018
  • $8500 – Apr 22, 2016 – Huntington, NY
  • $9 – Jul 7, 2016 – Staten Island, NY
  • $4900 – May 3, 2016 – Long Island City, NY
  • $9000 – Mar 8, 2023
  • $9000 – Mar 8, 2023
  • $9000 – Mar 8, 2023
  • $6500 – Oct 3, 2018
  • $6500 – Oct 3, 2018
  • $6500 – Oct 3, 2018
  • $6180 – May 25, 2018 – Long Island City, NY
  • $8900 – Dec 20, 2016
  • $8900 – Dec 20, 2016
  • $8900 – Dec 20, 2016
  • $4900 – May 3, 2016 – Long Island City, NY
  • $8500 – Apr 22, 2016 – Huntington, NY
  • $8500 – Apr 22, 2016 – Huntington, NY
  • $8500 – Apr 22, 2016 – Huntington, NY
  • $9 – Jul 7, 2016 – Staten Island, NY
  • $9 – Jul 7, 2016 – Staten Island, NY
  • $9 – Jul 7, 2016 – Staten Island, NY
  • $4900 – May 3, 2016 – Long Island City, NY

Earlobe Surgery Prices

  • $900 – Sep 12, 2018
  • $1000 – Dec 12, 2014 – Pulaski, NY
  • $900 – Sep 12, 2018
  • $900 – Sep 12, 2018
  • $900 – Sep 12, 2018
  • $1000 – Dec 12, 2014 – Pulaski, NY
  • $1000 – Dec 12, 2014 – Pulaski, NY

Breast Implants Prices

  • $6180 – May 25, 2018 – Long Island City, NY
  • $5900 – Mar 28, 2017 – Long Island City, NY
  • $4900 – Apr 19, 2016 – Long Island City, NY
  • $6180 – May 25, 2018 – Long Island City, NY
  • $6180 – May 25, 2018 – Long Island City, NY
  • $5900 – Mar 28, 2017 – Long Island City, NY
  • $3900 – Mar 28, 2017 – Long Island, NY
  • $3900 – Mar 28, 2017 – Long Island, NY
  • $3900 – Mar 28, 2017 – Long Island, NY
  • $5900 – Mar 28, 2017 – Long Island City, NY
  • $4900 – Feb 12, 2016 – Long Island City, NY

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $6500 – Dec 18, 2014 – Doctorsplasticsurgery
  • $6500 – Dec 18, 2014 – Doctorsplasticsurgery
  • $6500 – Dec 18, 2014 – Doctorsplasticsurgery

Breast Implant Revision Prices

  • $9000 – Oct 19, 2017 – State
  • $10500 – Mar 22, 2018 – Huntington, NY
  • $10500 – Mar 22, 2018 – Huntington, NY
  • $10500 – Mar 22, 2018 – Huntington, NY
  • $9000 – Oct 19, 2017 – State
  • $9000 – Oct 19, 2017 – State

Laser Hair Removal Prices

  • $2400 – Sep 20, 2017
  • $2400 – Sep 20, 2017
  • $2400 – Sep 20, 2017
  • $2400 – Sep 20, 2017

Halo Laser Prices

  • $1500 – Feb 15, 2016 – Huntington, NY
  • $1500 – Feb 15, 2016 – Huntington, NY
  • $1500 – Feb 15, 2016 – Huntington, NY
  • $1500 – Feb 15, 2016 – Huntington, New York

CoolSculpting Prices

  • $10000 – Jul 11, 2017 – Huntington, NY
  • $10000 – Jul 11, 2017 – Huntington, NY
  • $10000 – Jul 11, 2017 – Huntington, NY

Lip Augmentation Prices

  • $600 – Feb 16, 2018 – Huntington, NY
  • $600 – Feb 16, 2018 – Huntington, NY
  • $600 – Feb 16, 2018 – Huntington, NY

Breast Reconstruction Revision Prices

  • $20000 – Jan 4, 2018 – Huntington, NY
  • $20000 – Jan 4, 2018 – Huntington, NY
  • $20000 – Jan 4, 2018 – Huntington, NY

Breast Reconstruction Prices

  • $20000 – Jan 4, 2018 – Huntington, NY

Liposuction Prices

  • $5200 – Jul 24, 2015 – Long Island City, NY
  • $7000 – Oct 20, 2015 – Long Island City, NY
  • $5200 – Jul 24, 2015 – Long Island City, NY
  • $5200 – Jul 24, 2015 – Long Island City, NY

Facial Prices

  • $150 – Jan 10, 2018 – Huntington, NY
  • $150 – Jan 10, 2018 – Huntington, NY
  • $150 – Jan 10, 2018 – Huntington, NY

Breast Fat Transfer Prices

  • $7500 – Apr 12, 2018 – New York, NY
  • $7500 – Apr 5, 2018
  • $7500 – Apr 12, 2018 – New York, NY
  • $7500 – Apr 5, 2018
  • $7500 – Apr 5, 2018
  • $7500 – Apr 12, 2018 – New York, NY
  • $7500 – Apr 12, 2018 – New York, NY
  • $7500 – Apr 12, 2018 – New York, NY
  • $7500 – Apr 13, 2018 – New York, NY
  • $7500 – Apr 13, 2018 – New York, NY
  • $7500 – Apr 12, 2018
  • $7500 – Apr 12, 2018
  • $7500 – Apr 12, 2018

Mentor Breast Implants Prices

  • $5900 – Apr 20, 2016 – Long Island City, NY
  • $4900 – Apr 13, 2016 – Long Island City, NY
  • $4900 – Apr 13, 2016 – Long Island City, NY
  • $4900 – Apr 13, 2016 – Long Island City, NY
  • $4900 – Apr 13, 2016 – Long Island City, NY

Ideal Implant Prices

  • $10000 – Apr 22, 2016 – Long Island, NY

Other Prices

  • $7000 – Oct 20, 2015 – Long Island City, NY
  • $7950 – Nov 13, 2014 – Huntington, NY
  • $1000 – Dec 12, 2014 – Pulaski, NY

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Doctor's answers

Question
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Answer Snippet
Can a plastic surgeon feel scar tissue around your breast implants just from touching your b
Scar tissue evaluation
Jul 21, 2020
Thank you for your question. Yes, a board certified plastic surgeon can evaluate you during a consultation or follow up appointment to determine whether you are experiencing thickening of the breast capsule. Thickening of the breast capsule and subsequent constriction of the breast implant can contribute to patient discomfort, hardening, or distortion in the appearance of the breast(s) and is called a capsular contracture. Your surgeon may also send you for breast imaging (either...
Would an Axillary Breast Removal procedure also help lift the breast?
Axillary Breast Tissue Removal
Jul 21, 2020
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, an axillary breast procedure (either via direct excision or liposuction) will not also help to lift the breast and should be thought of as a separate surgical procedure. Oftentimes axillary breast tissue is a concern to breast surgery patients and can be addressed at the same time as a breast lift or breast reduction for example. If you are interested in learning more about your options, I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a board...
I was supposed to stop smoking for weeks before my BA. It is now in five days and I just sto
Smoking & Surgery
Jul 21, 2020
Thank you for your question. I would strongly recommend that you discuss your history of smoking and the fact that you only stopped smoking very recently with your board certified plastic surgeon. Smoking and use of nicotine containing products constricts the small blood vessels and can increase your risk for surgical complications - these complications can include poor healing, scarring, wound formation, etc. Each surgeon has their own specific recommendations when it comes to smoking...
Am I good candidate for an extended tummy tuck or a body lift?
Am I a good candidate?
Jul 13, 2020
Hi and thank you for your question.  If you are looking/planning on loosing some weight, I would encourage you to hold off on undergoing any elective cosmetic procedure until you are at a stable and maintainable goal weight.  Without your height it is impossible to calculate your BMI, but it is always advisable that patients have a BMI of 30 or less to reduce your risk of complications post-operatively.  From your photos you do appear to be a good candidate for a bilateral breast lift and...
Do I have tuberous breasts or just small breasts?
Do I have tuberous breasts?
Jul 13, 2020
Thank you for your question.  From your photos you appear to have constricted breasts (I would not classify them as tuberous breasts) which could be addressed via a breast augmentation with small breast implant.  I hope that this helps!
Will I need a lift also when I replace my implants? I got 440cc silicone implants 6 years ag
Breast Implant Revision with Lift
Jul 13, 2020
Hi and thank you for your question.  Looking at your photos it does appear as though you would likely require a breast lift to improve your overall breast shape.  You can definitely exchange your implants if you are looking to go bigger, but a lift alone is also a possibility if you are happy with your current size.  My concern though would be the pain that you are experiencing as it may be a sign of a capsular contracture.  I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certifi...
What is recommended for my stomach and back? Is a tummy tuck my only solution?
Tummy Tuck with Liposuction
Jul 8, 2020
Hi and thank you for your question.  After evaluating the photo that you shared I believe that you would be best suited for a tummy tuck with some liposuction of your flanks.  Unfortunately, I don't think that smart liposuction was the best surgical option for you - especially if your youngest is only 7 months old currently.  Generally speaking, I prefer to wait at least 6 months before performing a body contouring procedure post-pregnancy/delivery.  Waiting this period of time allows for ...
Under muscle silicone implant removal after 24 years - Where is the incision?
Implant Removal Incisions
Jun 29, 2020
Thank you for your question.  The incision to be utilized for your explant will be determined by the preferences of your surgeon.  Most board certified plastic surgeons avoid using the axillary incision for both implants and explants, and if you are proceeding with a breast lift it would make sense to utilize those incisions so as to not increase the amount of scarring.  You might also want to discuss the possibility of having a breast lift at the same time as your explant - if possible.  ...
How will I know when my silicone implants need to be taken out or redone? I’ve had them for
Implant Removals/Exchanges
Jun 29, 2020
Hi and thank you for your question.  If you have silicone gel implants (FDA approved and implanted within the US by a board certified plastic surgeon), there is no need to replace them unless you are having an issue with them or would like to go bigger/smaller.  I believe that the conversation about replacing breast implants stemmed from the warranties offered by the various implant manufacturers.If you are concerned that there might be an issue or compromise of your implants it would be pr...
I'm currently 34E. What size would I be if 400 grams are removed from each breast? Dr thinks
Breast Reduction
Jun 29, 2020
Hi and thank you for your question.  I perform many breast reductions and work with insurance companies often and it is always a difficult discussion with patients when it comes to insurance requirements for amount of tissue removed to obtain medical necessity coverage.  It is difficult to say with any certainty what cup size you would be after a 400g removal bilaterally (especially not having evaluated you in person), but it is safe to say that you would be significantly smaller.  I wou...
Do you have to have a tummy tuck to get a BBL?
Do you have to have a tummy tuck to get a BBL? NO.
Jun 29, 2020
Thank you for your question.  No, a tummy tuck is not required to get a BBL.  Your surgeon might simply be recommending a tummy tuck if there are concerns about your skin quality and current degree of skin laxity.  When it comes to a BBL, the degree to which you can enhance the buttocks is limited by the amount of fat available for harvest.  A tummy tuck at the time of a BBL is often not recommended as you are limited with how much liposuction you can perform on the abdomen and flanks at t...
Are there doctors that specialize in the double bubble problem?
Double Bubble Repair
Jun 29, 2020
Hi and thank you for your question.  I am sorry to hear about your failed double bubble repairs.  Double bubbles can be a difficult problem to correct but with an experienced surgeon they should be fairly easily addressed.  It would be important to know what was done during your prior surgical corrections.  With most double bubbles one of the most important things is often to reduce the size of a patient's implants and sometimes reinforce or recreate the breast pocket with an ADM or mes...
I have breast tissue under my armpits that make my armpit skin hang. Could you do a Mommy ma
Axillary Breast Tissue Removal During Mommy Makeover
Jun 29, 2020
Hi and thank you for your question.  In most cases removing axillary breast tissue can be easily accomplished during a routine mommy makeover procedure.  Be sure to discuss this concern with your board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about your candidacy and the options available to you!
Would a tummy tuck procedure be the best fit for my stomach and stretch marks?
Tummy Tuck with Liposuction
Jun 29, 2020
Hi and thank you for your question.  While the best advice would come from an in person consultation, looking at your photos you do appear to be a good candidate for an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with liposuction of your flanks/waist.  An abdominoplasty would provide for the flattest abdominal contour by removing the excess skin and tightening up the abdominal wall muscles.  At the same time, most of the stretch marks below the level of your belly button will be removed.  Liposuction at t...
I have 205cc high profile implants. Should I have gone with a wider mod plus profile, or lar
Breast Augmentation
Jun 29, 2020
Hi there and thank you for your question.  My first question would be how far post-op are you?  You appear to have a very nice result and depending where you are in your recovery you might still expect some changes in the final result.  In my experience the happiest breast augmentation patients are those who I spend a great deal of time with reviewing their concerns and surgical goals in detail and evaluating their pre-operative anatomy.  Implant selection can be tricky but following the ...

Last updated on 11/24/2023