Dr Hughes

Name: Duncan B. Hughes, MD
Last name: Hughes
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2011
Years experience: 12
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://feelsynergy.com/
Business: Duncan Hughes, MD
Address: 8300 Health Park
Address suite: Ste. 205
Phone: (919) 893-0732
International phone number: +19198930732
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip Code: 27615
Country: US
Statement: Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Hughes, will construct an authentic, personalized treatment plan designed for each individual based on their goals. Dr. Hughes has a conservative philosophy to aesthetic work, knowing that smaller interventions at a younger age will yield the most natural look for our clients. Synergy Face + Body Plastic Surgery has an on-site Medical Spa that offers a variety of treatments to keep you feeling rejuvenated and confident for a lifetime. We offer all things from Plastic Surgery to radiofrequency microneedling, laser skin therapy, injectables, skincare, and more!
Dr. Hughes and the whole Synergy team strive for patients to look + feel their best, we look forward to meeting you!

As an expert in the industry, Dr. Hughes is frequently featured on the Plastic Surgery Channel, the industry’s top media outlet, where he is interviewed on the latest and greatest trends in the aesthetics world.
Consulting Fees: 150$
Consultation note: When you book your surgical procedure with Dr. Hughes your consultation fee will be applied towards your surgery, and you will receive Synergy Surgery Perks as a special thank you for booking with Dr. Hughes!
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Durham Regional Hospital, Davis Ambulatory Surgery Center, North Carolina Specialty Hospital, Durham VA Medical Center
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: Colgate University
  • Medical: Weill – Cornell Medical Center / New York Presbyterian Hospital
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, Cornell Medical Center / New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
  • Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
  • Plastic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC

GPS coordinates on map: 35.8957546,-78.6592767

Primary location: 
Location name: Durham
State: NC
Country: US
Map point: 35.8896,-78.92440033

Duncan B. Hughes, MD

Treatments: 
  • AccuTite
  • Adam’s Apple Reduction
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Arm Lift
  • Asclera
  • Back Lift
  • Belly Button Surgery
  • Body Lift
  • BodyTite
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Botox for Hyperhidrosis
  • Botox for Migraines
  • Botox for TMJ
  • 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
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Filler
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Clear and Brilliant
  • Contour Thread Lift
  • CoolSculpting
  • Cyst Removal
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dermaplaning
  • DiamondGlow
  • Diastasis Recti Repair
  • diVa Vaginal Laser
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Dysport
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Emsculpt
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • FaceTite
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Fractional Laser
  • Fraxel Laser
  • GalaFLEX
  • Genioplasty
  • Genius
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Halo Laser
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Jessner Peel
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Lash Lift
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Surgery
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Lower Facelift
  • Lymphatic Massage
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mastectomy
  • Micro Botox
  • Microblading
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Microneedling
  • Microneedling RF
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Morpheus8
  • Moxi
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Reduction
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Nonsurgical Breast Lift
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • NovaThreads
  • Profound RF
  • ProFractional Laser
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • PRP Injections
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Qwo
  • Radiesse
  • Rejuvapen
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Kysse
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Revision Skincare
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scalp Micropigmentation
  • Scar Removal
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • SkinCeuticals
  • SkinMedica
  • Skintyte
  • Smart Lipo
  • Spironolactone For Acne
  • Subcision
  • TCA Peel
  • Thigh Lift
  • Thread Lift
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Vaginal Rejuvenation
  • Vaginoplasty
  • Vampire Facial
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin
  • Zimmer ZWave

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • MERCK research fellowship, neurology, research grants
  • NIH R25 research fellowship, tobacco-related cancer, research grants
  • Duke University GME grant, medical education, research grants

Rating: 4.6
Profile views: 10890
Answer count: 43
Review count: 27
1 star count: 2
2 star count: 1
5 star count: 22
Total star count: 25
Star rating: 3.8940274520643
Photo count last three months: 8
Photo and answer count last three months: 8
Lead count last three months: 5
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Mar 10, 2016
Profile modified: Aug 16, 2023
Profile photo modified: Aug 16, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Performance
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Mar 17, 2016
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Durham, NC, US. GPS coordinates: 35.8896,-78.92440033

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 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)
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 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)
  • Breast Augmentation (Jul 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)
  • Breast Implant Revision (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 2/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Thigh Lift (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • FaceTite (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • FaceTite (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • FaceTite (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Thigh Lift (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Thigh Lift (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Thigh Lift (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • FaceTite (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 3/5)
  • FaceTite (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 3/5)
  • FaceTite (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • FaceTite (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)

Latest Prices

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $9000 – Sep 30, 2021
  • $7201 – Sep 30, 2021
  • $5000 – Jul 20, 2021
  • $7900 – Jun 8, 2017 – Durham, NC
  • $8200 – May 4, 2023
  • $8200 – May 4, 2023
  • $8200 – May 4, 2023
  • $10500 – Aug 3, 2020
  • $18000 – May 20, 2020
  • $7201 – Sep 30, 2021
  • $7201 – Sep 30, 2021
  • $7201 – Sep 30, 2021
  • $7201 – Sep 30, 2021
  • $7201 – Sep 30, 2021
  • $7200 – Sep 30, 2021
  • $7200 – Sep 30, 2021
  • $5000 – Jul 20, 2021
  • $5000 – Jul 20, 2021
  • $18000 – May 20, 2020
  • $18000 – May 20, 2020
  • $10500 – Aug 3, 2020
  • $10500 – Aug 3, 2020
  • $10500 – Aug 3, 2020
  • $10500 – Aug 3, 2020
  • $7900 – Jun 8, 2017 – Durham, NC
  • $7900 – Jun 8, 2017 – Durham, NC
  • $7900 – Jun 8, 2017 – Durham, NC
  • $7900 – Jun 8, 2017 – Durham, NC
  • $7988 – Jun 8, 2017 – Durham, NC
  • $7988 – Jun 8, 2017 – Durham, NC

Breast Implant Revision Prices

  • $8000 – Mar 1, 2023
  • $8000 – Mar 1, 2023
  • $8000 – Mar 1, 2023
  • $8000 – Mar 1, 2023

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $9000 – Apr 29, 2021
  • $9000 – Apr 29, 2021
  • $9000 – Apr 29, 2021
  • $9000 – Apr 29, 2021
  • $9000 – Apr 29, 2021
  • $9000 – Apr 29, 2021
  • $9000 – Apr 29, 2021
  • $9000 – Apr 29, 2021

Breast Reconstruction Prices

  • $6000 – May 18, 2021
  • $6000 – May 18, 2021

Mole Removal Prices

  • $700 – Dec 2019 – Durham
  • $700 – Aug 2018 – Durham
  • $700 – Aug 2018 – Durham

Sientra Breast Implants Prices

  • $5400 – Jun 22, 2017 – Durham, NC

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Synergy Face + Body | North Raleigh, https://www.feelsynergy.com/
Address
8300 Health ParkSte. 229, Raleigh, North Carolina, US, 27615 (GPS coordinates: 35.8957546,-78.6592767)
Phone
+19195105130
Working Hours
Mon: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Created / Modified
Jun 8, 2017 / Feb 9, 2021
Name & Website
Synergy Face + Body | Inside the Beltline, https://www.feelsynergy.com/
Address
2603 Glenwood Ave.121C, Raleigh, North Carolina, US, 27608 (GPS coordinates: 35.8153117,-78.6603511)
Phone
+19193356372
Working Hours
Mon: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Created / Modified
Jun 8, 2017 / Apr 26, 2021
Name & Website
Synergy Face + Body Plastic Surgery, https://feelsynergy.com/the-best-plastic-surgeon-in-raleigh-nc/
Address
8300 Health ParkSte. 205, Raleigh, North Carolina, US, 27615 (GPS coordinates: 35.8957013,-78.6591587)
Phone
(919) 510-5130
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
May 14, 2019 / Apr 5, 2023
Name & Website
Synergy Face + Body | Cary, https://feelsynergy.com/
Address
105 SW Cary Pkwy.Ste. 100, Cary, North Carolina, US, 27511 (GPS coordinates: 35.757073,-78.7848747)
Phone
+19198871077
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Apr 5, 2023 / Jul 17, 2023
Name & Website
Synergy Face + Body | Wake Forest, https://feelsynergy.com/
Address
1628 S. Main St.Ste. 110, Wake Forest, North Carolina, US, 27587 (GPS coordinates: 35.9565331,-78.5251323)
Phone
+19195615271
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Jul 11, 2023 / Aug 1, 2023
Name & Website
Synergy Face + Body | Eastover, https://feelsynergy.com/
Address
3820 Randolph Hts Dr.Ste. 150, Charlotte, North Carolina, US, 28211 (GPS coordinates: 35.1997436,-80.8109544)
Phone
+17044579453
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Jul 11, 2023 / Aug 1, 2023

Special Offers

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Start Time / End Time
Detail
Treatments
25% off CoolSculpting
Nov 7, 2019 /
Nov 30, 2019
$150 deposit required to book treatment.
Specific treatments
$100 off Sclerotherapy Spider Vein Treatment
Nov 7, 2019 /
Nov 30, 2019
$100 off first treatment only. Regular price $550.
Specific treatments
$1500 off Cellfina Cellulite Reduction Treatment
Nov 7, 2019 /
Nov 30, 2019
$1500 quoted treatment price. Patient will receive quote at in-person consultation.
Specific treatments
$900 Kybella Treatment
Apr 3, 2019 /
Apr 30, 2019
$900 for Kybella treatment, this month only! Reg. $1,400. Savings of $500!
Specific treatments
$2700 Cellfina Treatment
Apr 3, 2019 /
Apr 30, 2019
Cellfina cellulite removal treatment is only $2,700 this month! Pricing typically starts at $3,000. Savings of $300 or more!
Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Should I have tummy tuck or Liposuction first?
Tummy Tuck Candidate!
Mar 10, 2023
Hello there! Based on the photos that you've shared along with your question, I would say that you're a Tummy Tuck Candidate. For the majority of my patients who receive tummy tucks, we will pair liposuction along with the abdominoplasty for the best results!
Is weight loss the cause of my smile lines and tired looking skin?
It's possible!
Mar 10, 2023
Congratulations on your weight loss journey! Losing 80 pounds can also mean losing some of the facial volume that you once had, making it easier to see wrinkles or signs of aging. The best way to restore some of this volume would be to seek injectable treatments such as Botox and filler. Gaining weight is not a guaranteed way to restore some of this volume. Seeking help from a professional aesthetics injector can help to get rid of those lines in no time!
What will recovery be like from day to day after breast augmentation? How soon will I be able to p
A few weeks!
Jan 5, 2023
Hello and congratulations on scheduling your surgery!
For a breast augmentation, you want to avoid heavy lifting for up to 6 weeks. For the first 4 weeks after your surgery, you should not lift anything over 10 lbs. Ideally, you would not lift anything over 20 lbs for the full 6 weeks after your procedure. However, life with a toddler is not always that simple! Picking your child up once or twice in the 4-6 week period following your surgery is not going to completely ruin your results....
I want large, lifted breasts with a natural look. Should I get a breast lift with or without impla
Breast Lift with Fat Transfer
Apr 14, 2022
Hi there! Based on your photos and treatment goals, you seem like you could be a good candidate for a mini breast lift since you do not have severe sagging of the breasts. If you do not wish for implants, you would always opt for a fat transfer. This procedure would remove fat from a larger area (stomach, flanks, thighs) using the suction liposuction technique, and then would be processed and placed back into the breasts for a natural enhancement. If you are okay with implants but would...
Not sure which procedure is right for me - Arm sculpting or arm lift?
Arm Lift Candidate
Apr 14, 2022
Hi there! Based on these pictures alone, you do seem like a good candidate for an arm lift (Brachioplasty) in combination with liposuction. This procedure focuses on removing excess fat and reducing excess skin to create a more toned appearance. I know you don't want to pay for 2 surgeries, but sometimes surgeons are able to work out a better payment option if you combine liposuction with your surgery, rather than needing to do multiple liposuction approaches to get your desired look.
Make...
My chin looks weird to me when I smile - is this cosmetically fixable?
Facial Profile Balance
Oct 12, 2021
Hi there! Just from looking at the provided photos, your facial profile looks balanced! A lot of patients come in to align their chin + nose projection, and your profile does that well. Some surgeons who specialize in chin augmentation can do a "chin reduction" shaving procedure. That procedure takes a 2-3 weeks of healing time. A non-surgical approach would be to find a certified nurse injector who can use dermal fillers to enhance natural beauty.
Take care!
How to get rid of the way the corners of my lips tuck in?
Corners of lips
Sep 14, 2021
Hi there! For starters, you have great lips! The injection may not have affected the muscle running around the mouth, you can always try again! Maybe try a different neurotoxin such as Botox! You may even benefit from a drop of hyaluronic acid filler to help fill in the crease. Best of luck!
What procedures do I need to fix my flat nose?
How to fix flat nose bridge
Sep 9, 2021
If you are looking for a non-surgical option, dermal-fillers, when used by a highly experienced and credentialed provider, can help add fullness and increase the nose bridge height.
Is buccal fat removal for me? I don't like volume in my lower face.
Buccal Fat Removal
Jul 23, 2021
It's hard to assume from one picture if you could be a candidate or not for Buccal Fat Removal, but based off this one photo I see some rounding on your right side of your face that could be slimmed with a procedure like Buccal Fat Removal. If you aren't ready to take a surgical approach, you can always start with injectables (Filler, Botox) to help contour your facial anatomy and give the allusion of a slimmer face.
If you head to our plastic surgery profile you can see a before and after...
What would be the best approach to treat my acne scars?
RF Microneedling with PRP or Fractional Laser Treatments
Jul 16, 2021
Hi there! Acne scars are a very common condition. I would recommend having a consultation with a provider to see what would be best for your type of scarring. RF (Radio Frequency) Microneedling with the addition or PRP (Platelet-rich plasma). This powerful device builds collagen and elastin by treatment combining microneedling and radiofrequency (RF) to trigger a massive remodel of the dermis. The result is tightening and lifting of the skin.
Laser treatments also can produce incredible...
Can abdominal fascia laxity be repaired?
Persistent or recurrent laxity after a diastasis repair (tummy tuck)
Jul 3, 2019
Hello there. Thank you for reaching out. I'm sorry you're having to go through this.
It is difficult to tell without seeing your preoperative photos, But the pictures you sent definitely imply that Your repair Might have "failed". In other words, yes, stitches can break, They can tear through the abdominal fascia/muscles, and the diastasis can "come back". Unfortunately, the only real solution to that is to Repeat the surgery. Depending on what the surgeon finds at the...
Awful side profile. Which procedures would help me?
Possible Neck Lift
Jul 2, 2019
Good morning. It is very difficult to tell and give an accurate description based on these photographs. However, I think the more obvious Areas are the fact underneath your chin, and your neck skin. There are both surgical and nonsurgical treatments for this area. Nonsurgical treatments, include, cool sculpting and Kybella For the fat pad underneath your chin, and There are skin tightening treatments to improve the quality of the neck skin (ie: Ultherapy). Surgical...
How do you handle pain control and drainage for patients with mommy makeovers? Any tips that will
Mommy makeover pain control and drain management
Jun 27, 2019
Good morning. Thank you for asking these good questions. I have found that the majority of pain after a mommy makeover comes from the liposuction and muscle repair. Unfortunately, after liposuction, traditional pain management with narcotics and Tylenol are usually all that we prescribe. However, for the muscle repair, there is an excellent medicine that can be administered in the operating room that provides pain control for three days. It is called Exparel. ...
What is the risk of a lip palsy during a minimally invasive face lift and how could it be correcte
Facial /Lip Paralysis after "mini" facelift
Jun 20, 2019
Good morning. Thank you for reaching out. Although rare, nerve damage/paralysis can happen during a facelift. The good news is, almost all of these Events are temporary, And most people resume normal functioning. However you have to be patient because this can take 4 to 16 weeks. After that time, if you have Persistent and residual Paralysis, it is unlikely to Come back. Unfortunately, if that is the case there's very little we can do to help. ...
I’ve lost 120 lbs and currently weigh 253 lbs. I'm 5’8. I have a sagging stomach/pannus, could I b
Insurance coverage for panniculectomy
Jun 13, 2019
Good morning. Thank you for reaching out.
It is difficult to answer your question definitively without pictures, However it would seem as if insurance coverage maybe possible in your case. If your pannus (extra skin) Is causing hygiene issues, And if it is Hanging low (covering genital region), Your insurance carrier may approve it. Furthermore, if your surgeon deems that the hidradenitis Is worse because of the extra skin, this will also help your case. I recommend ...

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