Dr. Rao in Tucson, Arizona 85712

Name: Arun Rao, MD
Last name: Rao
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2012
Years experience: 11
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Rao Plastic Surgery
Address: 7341 E. Tanque Verde
Phone: +1 520-209-2500
City: Tucson
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85715
Country: US
Statement:
Consulting Fees: 0$
Consultation note: Minor updates to our business name and address to match our marketing
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers: 
Offer #1: $500 off Breast Augmentation
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: $500 of Breast Augmentation

Offer #2: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
Detail: Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.

Clinical Privileges: 
  • St. Joseph Hospital, Tucson Medical Center, St. Mary’s Hospital, and Northwest Medical Center
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: Northwestern University
  • Medical: MD, UCC School of Medicine, Puerto Rico
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, Michigan State University
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Louisville
  • Fellowship: Burn Surgery, Cook County Hospital

GPS coordinates on map: 32.2516453,-110.8357528

Primary location: 
Location name: Tucson
State: AZ
Country: US
Map point: 32.2278,-110.9440002

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/110280442924213423487/about

Treatments: 
  • Arm Lift
  • Belly Button Surgery
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • 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 Latissimus Flap
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Lift
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • CoolSculpting
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mentor Breast Implants
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Panniculectomy
  • Phenol Peel
  • Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • SAFELipo
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scar Removal
  • Sculptra
  • Septoplasty
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Strattice
  • TCA Peel
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Tucson Lifestyle Magazine Top Plastic Surgeons 2016
  • Chief of Plastic Surgery St. Joseph’s Hospital
  • Chief of Plastic Surgery Tucson Medical Center

Rating: 4.8
Profile views: 17251
Answer count: 446
Review count: 28
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 5
Total star count: 6
Star rating: 3.3577383710667
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 2
Profile created: May 8, 2013
Profile modified: May 1, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jan 12, 2018
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Tucson, AZ, US. GPS coordinates: 32.2278,-110.9440002

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Implants (Sep 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)
  • Injectable Fillers (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (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 Reduction (Oct 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)
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Nov 2015) – 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)
  • Breast Reduction (Jan 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reduction (May 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)
  • Radiesse (Feb 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)
  • CoolSculpting (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (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)
  • Juvederm (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)
  • Juvederm (Oct 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Dysport (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Dec 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Juvederm (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)
  • Radiesse (Feb 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)
  • Breast Augmentation (Feb 2022) – 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 (Feb 2022) – 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 (Feb 2022) – 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 Implants (Aug 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Hand Reconstructive Surgery (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 3/5)
  • Hand Reconstructive Surgery (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 3/5)

Latest Prices

Breast Implants Prices

  • $5500 – Sep 23, 2016 – Tucson, AZ
  • $4900 – Aug 3, 2018 – Tucson, AZ
  • $4900 – Aug 3, 2018 – Tucson, AZ
  • $4900 – Jul 2018 – Tucson, AZ
  • $4900 – Jul 2018 – Tucson, AZ
  • $4900 – Jul 2018
  • $4200 – Jun 15, 2018 – Tucson, AZ
  • $4200 – Jun 15, 2018
  • $4200 – Jun 15, 2018
  • $5500 – Sep 23, 2016 – Tucson, AZ

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $4400 – Mar 24, 2015 – Tucson, AZ
  • $4900 – Aug 3, 2018
  • $4200 – Jun 15, 2018
  • $4200 – Jun 15, 2018
  • $4200 – Jun 15, 2018
  • $4200 – Jun 15, 2018
  • $4200 – Jun 15, 2018
  • $5500 – Sep 23, 2016 – Tucson, AZ
  • $4400 – Mar 24, 2015 – Tucson, AZ
  • $4400 – Mar 24, 2015 – Tucson, AZ
  • $4400 – Mar 24, 2015 – Tucson, AZ

Facelift Prices

  • $7000 – Sep 2023 – Tucson, AZ
  • $7000 – Aug 2019 – Tucson, AZ
  • $7000 – Aug 2019 – Tucson, AZ

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $6500 – Oct 25, 2014 – Tucson, AZ
  • $6700 – Jan 16, 2015 – Tucson, AZ
  • $6500 – Oct 25, 2014 – Tucson, AZ
  • $6500 – Oct 25, 2014 – Tucson, AZ
  • $6700 – Jan 16, 2015 – Tucson, AZ
  • $6700 – Jan 16, 2015 – Tucson, AZ

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

  • $7000 – Nov 6, 2015 – Tucson, AZ
  • $7200 – Aug 8, 2018
  • $7200 – Aug 8, 2018
  • $7200 – Aug 8, 2018
  • $7200 – Aug 8, 2018
  • $7200 – Aug 8, 2018
  • $7200 – Aug 8, 2018
  • $7200 – Aug 8, 2018
  • $7000 – Nov 6, 2015 – Tucson, AZ
  • $7000 – Nov 6, 2015 – Tucson, AZ

Radiesse Prices

  • $799 – Feb 13, 2014 – Tucson, AZ
  • $799 – Feb 13, 2014 – Tucson, AZ
  • $800 – Feb 13, 2014 – Tucson, AZ
  • $800 – Feb 13, 2014 – Tucson, AZ
  • $800 – Feb 13, 2014 – Tucson, AZ
  • $800 – Feb 13, 2014 – Tucson, AZ

Botox Prices

  • $300 – May 13, 2013 – Tucson, AZ
  • $300 – May 13, 2013 – Tucson, AZ

Juvederm Prices

  • $500 – Mar 16, 2015 – Tucson, AZ
  • $500 – Oct 9, 2013 – Tucson, AZ
  • $500 – Mar 16, 2015 – Tucson, AZ
  • $500 – Mar 16, 2015 – Tucson, AZ
  • $500 – Mar 16, 2015 – Tucson, AZ
  • $500 – Oct 9, 2013 – Tucson, AZ

Mommy Makeover Prices

  • $17000 – Sep 1, 2016 – Tucson, AZ
  • $17000 – Sep 1, 2016 – Tucson, AZ
  • $17000 – Sep 1, 2016 – Tucson, AZ
  • $17000 – Sep 1, 2016 – Tucson, AZ
  • $17000 – Sep 1, 2016 – Tucson, AZ

Breast Implant Revision Prices

  • $5600 – Mar 9, 2018 – Tucson, AZ
  • $5600 – Mar 9, 2018 – Tucson, AZ
  • $5600 – Mar 9, 2018 – Tucson, AZ

Breast Lift Prices

  • $5500 – Sep 23, 2016 – Tucson, AZ
  • $5500 – Sep 23, 2016 – Tucson, AZ

Facial Prices

  • $7000 – Feb 2016 – Tucson, AZ
  • $7000 – Jul 2014 – Tucson, AZ

Other Prices

  • $500 – Mar 16, 2015 – Tucson, AZ
  • $300 – May 13, 2013 – Tucson, AZ

Restylane Prices

  • $800 – Feb 13, 2014 – Tucson, AZ

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Rao Plastic Surgery – Tucson, https://www.raoplasticsurgery.com
Address
5170 East Glenn St.#100, Tucson, Arizona, US, 85712 (GPS coordinates: 32.2576698,-110.8823771)
Phone
+15202092500
Working Hours
Mon: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Tue: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Wed: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Thu: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Sat: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Created / Modified
Feb 7, 2017 / May 1, 2023

Special Offers

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Start Time / End Time
Detail
Treatments
Galderma Offer
Nov 1, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2023
Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Specific treatments
#GIVINGTUESDAY
Nov 27, 2018 /
Dec 21, 2018
Do something COOL for someone else and get a chance to win something COOL for you!
WIN a treatment area of CoolSculpting by giving back!
Bring in a non-perishable food item and receive an entry ticket for every item you bring
Winner will be announced on December 21, 2018
Specific treatments
Natrelle Offer
Aug 15, 2018 /
Dec 31, 2020
Bonus Treatment for You and a Friend by Natrelle: When you select any Natrelle gummy implants for breast augmentation. Choose one of the following complementary treatments or products: Botox or Coolsculpting
Specific treatments
$500 off Breast Augmentation
Jun 10, 2017 /
May 17, 2033
$500 of Breast Augmentation
Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
I've had my implants for 2 years now. I woke up yesterday with one gorged, hot, and stiff. Do I need to be
Breast Augmentation
Mar 29, 2018
Thank you for your question. I would reach out to your plastic surgeon and have them evaluate you. At two years out from surgery it would not be expected to be experiencing your symptoms. Therefore I would get it checked out.
Is it true that after liposuction, your body just replaces the removed fat in another area?
Liposuction and results
Mar 20, 2018
Thank you for your question. The number of fat cells we have in our body is determined in adolescence. Those fat cells will increase or decrease in size as we gain and lose weight. Liposuction removes fat cells from the area that is being addressed. These results are long lasting provided that you maintain your weight and you continue to diet and exercise. Best of luck.
What are your thoughts on the keto diet after liposuction surgery?
Liposuction and diet
Mar 20, 2018
Thank you for your question. If the keto diet has been successful for you then I would continue with it. I would check with your surgeon to make sure that they are happy with your nutritional levels. They may want to check an albumin or prealbumin to ensure you are in good position to heal. Best of luck.
I am 2 weeks post op from breast augmentation and hate them
Breast Augmentation
Nov 24, 2017
Thank you for your question. I am sorry that you are unhappy with your results thus far. It is too early to judge your results. It is going to take time for the implants to settle into their final position and that will likely take several weeks to months before you know the final results from your breast augmentation. I recommend you keep following your surgeons instructions and stay patient. 
Can I have kids after a tummy tuck?
Kids after a tummy tuck
Nov 7, 2017
Thank you for your question. You can have kids after your tummy tuck, but it is better if you were to wait to have a tummy tuck until you are done having kids. Your plication will be stretched out and you will likely have some excess skin after your pregnancy, thus losing the benefit of having surgery in the first place. It is a tough decision to decide when you are done having kids, best of luck. 
Am I the only woman on the planet who does not want to submit photos of my breasts to the insurance compan
Breast Reduction
Oct 16, 2017
You raise an excellent point. I have always felt that it is a huge HIPPA risk for insurance to have photos. The other part that I find concerning is that who is looking at these photos to make determination on whether this is convered? I doubt it is actually a plastic surgeon that is analyzing your photos. I have done peer to peer appeals with the insurance company and I have never talked to a plastic surgeon it is always another type of physician. Unfortunately, the insurance companies hav...
Did my surgeon use the wrong technique? 40 days post op breast reduction.
Breast Reduction
Oct 12, 2017
Thank you for your question. Wound healing can be a challenge in breast reduction, especially in large reductions. The larger the breasts are preoperatively the more likely the patient is to have challenges with healing. An anchor technique or Wise pattern resection would not have obviated you from having wound healing problems. While the anchor technique is a great technique, I would say you would have been more likely to have wound break down at the T point. With regards to your...
Liposuction on just arms and obese!!! Am I still a candidate?
Brachioplasty and arm contouring
Oct 12, 2017
Thank you for your question.  It is hard to tell from the photo whether liposuction would be helpful in addressing your concerns. If you are planning on losing weight I would attempt that first. The best cosmetic results are in patients with a BMI of under 30. If you were to get liposuction now, and then go on to lose weight then you would likely need an additional procedure. Your risk of complications is also much less with BMI of less than 30. Good luck.
Can lip fillers be used to fill in the cupid’s bow to have the top lip look more round?
Lip fillers
Oct 12, 2017
Thank you for your question. Yes, hyaluronic acid fillers can be used to augment and sculpt your lips. You can soften the appearance of Cupid's bow with fillers, but it will not be able to completely remove. I hope it helps.
Uneven incisions/nipples?
Breast Augmentation
Sep 30, 2017
Thank you for your question. I appreciate your concerns, but you are still too early in the postoperative period to be judging the results. Everyone has asymmetry in their breasts. The incisions are at different levels because your folds were at different levels preoperatively. It takes several months to know the final results. Let your surgeon know your concerns. Best of luck
Is the bruising around my incisions normal?
Breast Augmentation
Sep 4, 2017
Thank you for your question. Bruising can occur after surgery. Everyone bruises to a different extent. I would still discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. 
Breast lift and implants vs fat transfer?
Breast lift
Sep 2, 2017
Thank you for your question. It is hard to tell from the photos whether or not that you need a lift. The problem with fat transfer is that not all of the fat that is transferred takes. Approximately 30-50% of the transferred fat will get reabsorbed. I think you would be better off with implants as the volume that is added is predictable. I would find a board certified plastic surgeon in your area and schedule a consult. 
Will my breast implants drop more?
Postoperative breast implants
Aug 17, 2017
Thank you for your question. I appreciate your concern, but it can take up to 6 months for the implants to settle in their final location. I would discuss with your plastic surgeon. 
Can I get 10lb of fat liposuctioned out of one area of my body and does it have to be spread out?
Liposuction
Aug 6, 2017
Thank you for your question. Liposuction can be a powerful tool to remove unwanted fat, but it is not a weight loss tool. Liposuction can help sculpt your body, but it is unlikely that it will get you the results you are hoping for. There are certain limitations to liposuction as well. If your surgeon liposuctions more than 5 L in surgery then you will need to stay overnight in a hospital for monitoring.  I would make sure you are seeing a board certified plastic surgeon who can give you r...
Best treatment for Capsular Contracture II & III 7 months post op?
Capsular Contracture
Aug 5, 2017
Thank you for your question. Management of capsular contracture depends on what was done at your original surgery. If your implant was placed in a subglandular pocket you may need to be changed to a submuscular pocket. Other options include using textured implants or acellular dermal matrix. I would discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck. 

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 11/24/2023