Dr Zucker Plastic Surgeon in Mishawaka, Indiana

Name: Stephen E. Zucker, MD (retired)
Last name: Zucker
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1985
Years experience: 38
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Plastic Surgery Center, PC
Address: 620 W. Edison Rd.
Address suite: Ste. 132
Phone: +1 574-232-3919
City: Mishawaka
State: Indiana
Zip Code: 46545
Country: US
Statement: Stephen E. Zucker, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a board certified plastic surgeon, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Inc. and the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association.

Dr. Zucker has over 25 years of experience in plastic surgery with expertise in a wide range of procedures including breast augmentations and reductions, facelifts and eyelid surgery, laser surgery and hand surgery.

Plastic Surgery Center, P.C. is fully accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities to perform major surgical procedures under general anesthesia, and maintains strict standards of performance to uphold quality of care. Our staff provides for one-on-one nursing care on a private duty basis, so there is no waiting for medication or attention. Patient care is given by board certified physician anesthesiologists and registered nurses only.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Consultation note: Cosmetic Consultations Only
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges
  • Memorial Hospital and St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
Education
  • Undergraduate: BA, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • Graduate: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • Medical: MD, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan

Stephen E. Zucker, MD

Postdoc Training
  • Internship: University of Wisconsin Hospital
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Michigan Hospitals
Member of
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

GPS coordinates on map: 41.6956086,-86.1909885

Primary location
Location name: Mishawaka
State: IN
Country: US
Map point: 41.6925,-86.14479828
Treatments
  • Arm Lift
  • Botox
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chin Implant
  • Cleft Lip And Palate Repair
  • Collagen Injection
  • CoolSculpting
  • Dermabrasion
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Jeuveau
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Labiaplasty
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Liposuction
  • Lower Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scar Removal
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.7
Profile views: 23122
Answer count: 208
Review count: 56
1 star count: 2
4 star count: 2
5 star count: 3
Total star count: 7
Star rating: 2.601764944396
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Apr 8, 2010
Profile modified: Jun 14, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: Yes
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Apr 11, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Elkhart, IN, US. GPS coordinates: 41.689,-85.96769714
  • Fort Wayne, IN, US. GPS coordinates: 41.0769,-85.13400269
  • Mishawaka, IN, US. GPS coordinates: 41.6925,-86.14479828
  • Munster, IN, US. GPS coordinates: 41.5464,-87.5059967
  • Richmond, IN, US. GPS coordinates: 39.8345,-84.89019775
  • South Bend, IN, US. GPS coordinates: 41.6942,-86.25060272
  • Valparaiso, IN, US. GPS coordinates: 41.4782,-87.05529785

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Reduction (May 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)
  • Body Lift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 2/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Aug 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 (Oct 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 Reduction (Aug 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (Dec 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 3/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Botox (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 Implants (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 Augmentation (Jun 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 Augmentation (Apr 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)
  • Mommy Makeover (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)
  • Tummy Tuck (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)
  • Tummy Tuck (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)
  • Mommy Makeover (Apr 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)
  • Breast Lift (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 Implant Revision (May 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)
  • Mentor Breast Implants (Jun 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)
  • Breast Augmentation (Apr 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)
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reconstruction (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)
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – 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)
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 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 (Dec 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)

Latest Prices

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $1500 – Oct 2018 – South Bend, IN
  • $8500 – Dec 3, 2015 – South Bend, IN
  • $8500 – Dec 3, 2015 – South Bend, IN
  • $8500 – Dec 3, 2015 – South Bend, IN
  • $1500 – Sep 2012 – South Bend, IN
  • $1500 – Sep 2012 – South Bend, IN
  • $1500 – Sep 2012 – South Bend, IN
  • $1500 – Sep 2012 – South Bend, IN
  • $1500 – Sep 2012 – South Bend, IN
  • $1500 – Sep 2012 – South Bend, IN
  • $1500 – Aug 2012 – South Bend, IN
  • $1500 – Aug 2012 – South Bend, IN
  • $1500 – Aug 2012 – South Bend, IN
  • $1500 – Aug 2012 – South Bend, IN
  • $1500 – Aug 2012 – South Bend, IN
  • $1500 – Aug 2012 – South Bend, IN
  • $1500 – Aug 2012 – South Bend, IN
  • $1500 – Aug 2012 – South Bend, IN
  • $1500 – Aug 2012 – South Bend, IN
  • $1500 – Aug 2012 – South Bend, IN
  • $1500 – Aug 2012 – South Bend, IN
  • $1500 – Aug 2012 – South Bend, IN

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $7900 – Jun 10, 2015 – South Bend, IN
  • $4990 – Apr 10, 2014 – South Bend, IN
  • $5200 – Sep 2023 – South Bend, IN
  • $5191 – Apr 25, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $4800 – Sep 2023 – South Bend, IN
  • $5600 – Mar 20, 2019 – Mishawaka, IN
  • $5300 – Aug 2019 – South Bend, IN
  • $5690 – May 8, 2019
  • $5600 – Mar 20, 2019 – Mishawaka, IN
  • $5600 – Mar 20, 2019 – Mishawaka, IN
  • $5600 – Mar 20, 2019 – Mishawaka, IN
  • $5600 – Mar 20, 2019
  • $5200 – Oct 2018 – South Bend, IN
  • $5500 – Mar 28, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $4990 – Apr 12, 2018 – South Bend, IN
  • $4990 – Apr 12, 2018 – South Bend, IN
  • $5300 – Jan 2018 – South Bend, IN
  • $4800 – Nov 2017 – South Bend, IN
  • $5300 – May 2017 – South Bend, IN
  • $4950 – Dec 29, 2016 – South Bend, IN
  • $4950 – Dec 29, 2016 – South Bend, IN
  • $7900 – Jun 10, 2015 – South Bend, IN
  • $7900 – Jun 10, 2015 – South Bend, IN
  • $7900 – Jun 10, 2015 – South bend
  • $4990 – Apr 10, 2014 – South Bend, IN
  • $4800 – Aug 2014 – South Bend, IN
  • $4990 – Apr 10, 2014 – South Bend, IN
  • $5700 – Jun 27, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $5700 – Jun 27, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $5700 – Jun 27, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $5200 – Jun 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $5500 – Mar 28, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $5500 – Mar 28, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $5191 – Apr 25, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $5191 – Apr 25, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $4800 – Nov 2012 – South Bend, IN

Breast Implant Revision Prices

  • $5600 – Oct 4, 2018 – South Bend, IN
  • $5780 – May 13, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $8700 – Sep 2023 – South Bend, IN
  • $5600 – Oct 4, 2018 – South Bend, IN
  • $5600 – Oct 4, 2018 – South Bend, IN
  • $5600 – Oct 4, 2018 – South Bend, IN
  • $8700 – Oct 2018 – South Bend, IN
  • $5780 – May 13, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $5780 – May 13, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $8700 – Aug 2012 – South Bend, IN

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $5000 – Sep 2023 – South Bend, IN
  • $5209 – Sep 2023 – South Bend, IN
  • $6000 – Sep 2023 – South Bend, Indiana
  • $9000 – Sep 9, 2015 – South Bend, IN
  • $6500 – Sep 2023 – South Bend, IN
  • $5000 – Mar 2023 – South Bend, IN
  • $7500 – Jan 17, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $7500 – Jan 17, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $7500 – Jan 17, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $9000 – Sep 9, 2015 – South Bend, IN
  • $7500 – Jan 17, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $5500 – Apr 11, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $5209 – Nov 2017 – South Bend, IN
  • $6500 – Nov 2017 – South Bend, IN
  • $6000 – Oct 2017 – South Bend, Indiana
  • $6000 – Oct 2017 – South Bend, Indiana
  • $9000 – Sep 9, 2015 – South Bend, IN
  • $9000 – Sep 9, 2015 – South Bend, IN
  • $7500 – Jan 17, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $5000 – Aug 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $7500 – Jan 17, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $7500 – Jan 17, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $7500 – Jan 17, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $5500 – Apr 11, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $10000 – Apr 11, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $5209 – Feb 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $5209 – Feb 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $6500 – Jan 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $6500 – Jan 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $6000 – Apr 2012 – South Bend, Indiana
  • $6000 – Apr 2012 – South Bend, Indiana

Breast Implants Prices

  • $4950 – Dec 29, 2016 – South Bend, IN
  • $5000 – Jan 8, 2015 – South Bend, IN
  • $5000 – Jan 16, 2014 – South Bend, IN
  • $5500 – Mar 28, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $5690 – May 8, 2019
  • $5000 – Jan 8, 2015 – South Bend, IN
  • $5000 – Jan 8, 2015 – South Bend, IN
  • $5690 – May 8, 2019
  • $5690 – May 8, 2019
  • $5500 – Mar 28, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $4950 – Dec 29, 2016 – South Bend, IN
  • $5000 – Jan 8, 2015 – South Bend, IN
  • $5000 – Jan 8, 2015 – South Bend, IN
  • $5000 – Jan 16, 2014 – South Bend, IN
  • $5000 – Jan 16, 2014 – South Bend, IN

Botox Prices

  • $250 – Jul 8, 2016 – South Bend, IN
  • $250 – Jul 8, 2016 – South Bend, IN
  • $250 – Jul 8, 2016 – South Bend, IN
  • $250 – Jul 8, 2016 – South Bend, IN
  • $250 – Jul 8, 2016 – South Bend, IN

Mommy Makeover Prices

  • $13000 – Feb 24, 2014 – South Bend, IN
  • $10001 – Apr 11, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $13000 – Feb 24, 2014 – South Bend, IN
  • $10001 – Apr 11, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $10001 – Apr 11, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $10500 – Apr 29, 2014 – South Bend, IN
  • $10500 – Apr 29, 2014 – South Bend, IN
  • $10500 – Apr 29, 2014 – South Bend, IN
  • $10000 – Apr 11, 2013 – South Bend, IN

Breast Lift Prices

  • $6999 – Sep 2023 – South Bend, IN
  • $6999 – Oct 2018 – South Bend, IN
  • $7000 – Aug 2014 – South Bend, IN
  • $13000 – Feb 24, 2014 – South Bend, IN
  • $13000 – Feb 24, 2014 – South Bend, Indiana
  • $7000 – Sep 2012 – South Bend, IN

Mentor Breast Implants Prices

  • $5700 – Jun 27, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $6600 – Apr 20, 2017 – South Bend, IN
  • $6600 – Apr 20, 2017 – South Bend, IN
  • $5700 – Jun 27, 2013 – South Bend, IN

Breast Reconstruction Prices

  • $10000 – Sep 2023 – South Bend, IN
  • $10000 – Jul 2022 – South Bend, IN
  • $10000 – Dec 2012 – South Bend, IN
  • $10000 – Dec 2012 – South Bend, IN

Liposuction Prices

  • $10500 – Apr 29, 2014 – South Bend, IN
  • $4800 – Mar 2016 – South Bend, Indiana
  • $10500 – Apr 29, 2014 – South Bend, IN
  • $4800 – Dec 2010 – South Bend, Indiana
  • $4800 – Sep 2010 – South Bend, Indiana

CoolSculpting Prices

  • $1200 – Sep 24, 2018
  • $1200 – Sep 24, 2018
  • $1200 – Sep 24, 2018
  • $1200 – Sep 24, 2018
  • $1200 – Sep 24, 2018

Ear Surgery Prices

  • $5500 – Jan 16, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $5500 – Jan 16, 2013 – South Bend, IN

Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL) Prices

  • $4800 – Dec 2017 – South Bend, Indiana

Other Prices

  • $4990 – Apr 10, 2014 – South Bend, IN
  • $10000 – Apr 11, 2013 – South Bend, IN
  • $10000 – Apr 11, 2013 – South Bend, IN

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Plastic Surgery Center P.C. – South Bend, https://www.plasticsurgerycenter.net/
Address
620 W. Edison Rd.Ste. 132, Mishawaka, Indiana, US, 46545 (GPS coordinates: 41.6956086,-86.1909885)
Phone
+15742323919
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
Nov 2, 2017 / Mar 19, 2020

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Does Ibuprofen Increase Bleeding Risk after breast augmentation?
Ibuprofen after surgery
May 10, 2019
You would be well advised to adhere to your surgeon’s recommendations asstrictly as possible.  Personally, I advise against the use of Ibuprofen following breast augmentation surgery.
Fixing uneven breasts without general anesthesia?
General Anesthesia Phobia
May 10, 2019
At a minimum, you need an examination by a board certified plasticsurgeon to prioritize your concerns and answer your questions.  If you have a phobia concerning general anesthesia, a consultation with a board certified anesthesiologist may do you agreat deal of good in terms of reassurance.
Are there any concerns I should have as I’m pregnant 1 month after my BA?
Pregnancy after breast augmentation
May 10, 2019
You should
ask your surgeon if you should do manual massages to assist the implants in
stabilizing their position.  A
compression band may or may not be helpful, and you can ask about that as
well.  Apart from this, I would say wear
a comfortable support bra, and after you have delivered, normalize your weight
as reasonably as possible, then return to your plastic surgeon for repeat
examination and recommendations.
Body massage 5 months post breast augmentation?
Massage after surgery
May 10, 2019
It should
be safe for you to position yourself any way that you are comfortable for a
massage five months after your surgery. 
Typically, I do not place positional restrictions on my patients after
six weeks postop.
I had a DVT from a past knee surgery. Is it safe to have lipo and/or TT with a history of DVT?
DVT
May 10, 2019
You are at
increased risk for a repeat DVT.  You do
not say when you had this, however you should ask your surgeon about the
advisability of a preoperative workup and what measures you should take after
surgery.  At a minimum, I would have you
wear compression hose and use a sequential compression device for two weeks
after your surgery, as well as an anti-coagulant such as Lovenox.  How long you use the anti-coagulant will be for
your consultant to recommend. 
How is visceral fat affected by liposuction and tummy tuck?
Visceral Fat
May 10, 2019
Thank you for your question.              Visceral
fat is not affected by liposuction or tummy tuck.
I had a skin only TT 5 weeks ago.At my 3 week check up my dr said I didn’t have to wear the compr
Compression garment
May 10, 2019
Some of
this will vary from doctor to doctor, but I advise my patients to wear their
compression garment for six weeks after surgery.  If they are comfortable and if the weather is
not too hot, I advise them to wear over-the-counter compression wear, such as
Spanx, for as long as it is comfortable to do so, or until their swelling
resolves to a stable situation.
Is there a surgery that can fix my stomach muscles after they have been cut and separated due to
Tummy Tuck
May 10, 2019
You do not mention whether or not you have an incisional hernia, and thegeneral surgeon who operated on you, or a plastic surgical consultant should beable to make that diagnosis for you.  If you do, it needs to be repaired.  If youdo not, you should ask your plastic surgeon whether or not you could have arectus plication and/or a scar revision to improve your appearance. 
How long would it take for the hypersensitivity to go away after breast augmentation?
Breast hypersensitivity
Jan 11, 2019
I usually tell my patients to be prepared to observe their result
for three months in an effort to allow uncomfortable sensations to settle by
themselves.  If they do not respond to
over the counter anti-inflammatories, then you may wish to ask your surgeon
about the use of a drug called Neurontin. 
Is it normal that every time I lift or flex my pectoral muscle my breast implants move?
Implant movement
Jan 11, 2019
This observation refers to animation, which reflects the
compression of the implant by the overlying pectoralis major muscle.  If it does not improve by itself after a
patient period of observation, you should talk to your surgeon about relocation
to the subglandular position, or replacement on top of the muscle rather than
under the muscle. 
Will I regain my sensation in breast after breast augmentation? I’m one month post op.
Breast sensation
Jan 11, 2019
You do not say how old you are, and it is my experience that
younger patients, such as under 35 years old, have the best potential for
spontaneous recovery of sensibility.  If
you have feeling in the nipples, I would be patient and be prepared to observe
the condition for at least a year to see if your sensation returns.
What is the most natural looking and safest breast augmentation option?
Implant options
Jan 11, 2019
Both saline and silicone implants can produce excellent results.  Personally, I only place saline implants under
the muscle, and my preferred location is on top of the muscle, or
subglandular.  Saline implants can cause
visible rippling and dimpling in this position, and my preferred implant is
silicone gel. These come in a variety of textures and some are softer and some
are stiffer.  You should talk to your
plastic surgeon about your preference and choice.
Which breast augmentation incision is the best? Areola or under the boob?
Incision placement
Jan 11, 2019
My preferred incision is
inframammary, which means under the breast. 
Skin incisions usually heal about the same in terms of time and quality
of the scar, however cutting around the nipple whether above and below will
predictably take the dissection through lactiferous ducts “milk ducts” which
may contain bacteria and could lead to capsular contracture or implant
infection as well as numbness.
Can swelling be from my tummy tuck 5 years ago?
Swelling
Jan 11, 2019
Intermittent pain and swelling
in the right lower quadrant five years later is not likely to be due to an
abdominoplasty.  You should present to
your primary care physician for workup or referral as necessary.
I’m 7 weeks postpartum from twins and I had a c-section. How long should I wait before I have a t
Tummy tuck after pregnancy
Jan 11, 2019
You should wait until your
weight has stabilized and optimized; come as close to your pre-pregnancy weight
as you can.  You should make sure that
your skin has stabilized from the standpoint of elasticity.  I usually tell my patients to wait six months
after delivering a baby before having an abdominoplasty.

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 11/24/2023