Doctor Gregory Swank, MD Hickory, North Carolina 28602

Name: Gregory Swank, MD
Last name: Swank
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2000
Years experience: 23
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology.
Address: 315 19th Street, SE
Address suite: #100
Phone: +1 828-325-9849
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Zip Code: 28602
Country: US
Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Frye Regional Medical Center
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BA, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
  • Medical: MD, UMDNJ – New Jersey Medical School
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies:
  • Plastic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center
  • General Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
  • Hand Surgery, Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery
Member of: 
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification: 
Gregory Michael Swank (ABMSUID -02934)

Viewed: 8/5/2008
Day of birth: 10/25/1964

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

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 9/8/2001 – 12/31/2011
American Board of Surgery
Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 12/15/1998 – 7/1/2009
Education: 1991 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 1771 Tate Blvd SE Ste 202Hickory, NC 28602-4250 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 35.6767,-81.38500214

Gregory Swank, MD

Primary location: 
Location name: Hickory
State: NC
Country: US
Map point: 35.6767,-81.38500214
Treatments: 
  • Arm Lift
  • Blue Peel
  • 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 Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Implants
  • Butt Lift
  • Calf Implant
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Collagen Injection
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Feminizing Top Surgery
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Inspira Breast Implants
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Surgery
  • Liposuction
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Masculinizing Top Surgery
  • Mentor Breast Implants
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Photodynamic Therapy
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Radiesse
  • Renuva
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • Silicone Injections
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • SMAS Facelift
  • TCA Peel
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Voluma

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.8
Profile views: 8086
Answer count: 21
Review count: 16
3 star count: 1
5 star count: 8
Total star count: 9
Star rating: 3.5883855245481
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Nov 18, 2007
Profile modified: Aug 18, 2023
Profile photo modified: Aug 18, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 1, 2011
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Hickory, NC, US. GPS coordinates: 35.6767,-81.38500214

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (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)
  • Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sientra Breast Implants (Jun 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Jun 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implants (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (May 2013) – Overall rating: 3/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, 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)
  • Breast Augmentation (Jun 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mini Tummy Tuck (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)
  • Mini Tummy Tuck (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)
  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (Apr 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $5188 – Nov 21, 2018
  • $4500 – Jun 11, 2014 – Huntersville, NC
  • $4500 – Jun 11, 2014 – Huntersville, NC
  • $5000 – Nov 21, 2018
  • $5000 – Nov 21, 2018
  • $5000 – Nov 21, 2018
  • $5000 – Nov 21, 2018
  • $5100 – Nov 21, 2018
  • $5100 – Nov 21, 2018
  • $5188 – Nov 21, 2018
  • $5188 – Nov 21, 2018
  • $5200 – Nov 22, 2018
  • $5200 – Nov 22, 2018
  • $5200 – Nov 22, 2018
  • $5650 – Nov 29, 2017
  • $5650 – Nov 29, 2017
  • $5650 – Nov 29, 2017
  • $5650 – Nov 29, 2017
  • $5650 – Nov 29, 2017
  • $5650 – Nov 29, 2017
  • $5650 – Nov 29, 2017
  • $5650 – Nov 29, 2017
  • $5650 – Nov 29, 2017
  • $5650 – Nov 29, 2017

Botox Prices

  • $200 – Sep 2023 – Hickory, NC
  • $200 – Jun 2011 – Hickory, NC
  • $200 – Jun 2011 – Hickory, NC

Mommy Makeover Prices

  • $12000 – Nov 30, -0001 – Hickory, NC
  • $12000 – Nov 30, -0001 – Hickory, NC
  • $12000 – Mar 2018 – Hickory, NC
  • $12000 – Mar 2018 – Hickory, NC
  • $12000 – Mar 2018
  • $12000 – Jul 2014 – Hickory, NC
  • $12000 – Sep 2010 – Hickory NC
  • $12000 – Aug 2010 – Hickory NC
  • $12000 – Jun 2010 – Hickory NC
  • $12000 – Jun 2010 – Hickory NC
  • $12000 – Dec 2009 – Hickory NC

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $10600 – Apr 26, 2023
  • $10600 – Apr 26, 2023
  • $10600 – Apr 26, 2023

Other Prices

  • $5650 – Nov 29, 2017

Sientra Breast Implants Prices

  • $4500 – Jun 11, 2014 – Huntersville, NC
  • $4500 – Apr 18, 2014 – Hickory, NC
  • $4500 – Apr 18, 2014 – Hickory, NC
  • $4500 – Apr 18, 2014 – Hickory, NC

Breast Implants Prices

  • $5100 – Nov 21, 2018 – Hickory, NC
  • $5100 – Nov 21, 2018
  • $4500 – Apr 18, 2014 – Hickory, NC
  • $4500 – Apr 18, 2014 – Hickory, NC
  • $4500 – Apr 18, 2014 – Hickory, NC
  • $4500 – Apr 18, 2014 – Hickory, NC
  • $4500 – Apr 18, 2014 – Hickory, NC
  • $4500 – Apr 18, 2014 – Hickory, NC
  • $4500 – Apr 18, 2014 – Hickory, NC
  • $4500 – Apr 18, 2014 – Hickory, NC

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $5500 – May 31, 2013 – Hickory, NC
  • $6500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Hickory, NC
  • $6500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Hickory, NC
  • $6500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Hickory, NC
  • $6500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Hickory, NC
  • $6500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Hickory, NC
  • $6500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Hickory, NC
  • $6500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Hickory, NC
  • $6500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Hickory, NC
  • $6500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Hickory, NC
  • $6500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Hickory, NC
  • $6500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Hickory, NC
  • $6500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Hickory, NC
  • $6500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Hickory, NC
  • $6500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Hickory, NC
  • $6500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Hickory, NC
  • $6500 – Mar 29, 2013 – Hickory, NC
  • $5000 – Mar 30, 2011 – Hickory, NC
  • $5000 – Mar 30, 2011 – Hickory, NC
  • $5000 – Mar 30, 2011 – Hickory, NC
  • $5000 – Mar 30, 2011 – Hickory, NC

Mini Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $4090 – May 14, 2014 – Hickory, NC
  • $4090 – May 14, 2014 – Hickory, NC
  • $4090 – May 14, 2014 – Hickory, NC
  • $4090 – May 14, 2014
  • $4090 – May 14, 2014 – unknown

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

  • $5650 – Nov 29, 2017
  • $5650 – Nov 29, 2017
  • $5650 – Nov 29, 2017
  • $5650 – Nov 29, 2017
  • $5650 – Nov 29, 2017
  • $5650 – Nov 29, 2017

Natrelle Breast Implants Prices

  • $5400 – Oct 31, 2014 – Hickory, NC

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology/ Hickory/Tate Blvd/ Bldg 100, https://ppsd.com/
Address
315 19th St. SEBldg. 100, Hickory, North Carolina, US, 28602 (GPS coordinates: 35.7281032,-81.3065531)
Phone
(828) 325-9849
Working Hours
Mon: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Created / Modified
May 27, 2021 / Nov 9, 2022

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Doctor's answers

Question
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Is this Dr error? And how do I know who can fix it and who's going to make it worse?
Dr. Error??
Feb 9, 2016
Your results appear less than optimal. I would talk to you PS about your concerns. Revision may help. If your PS does not address your concerns satisfactorily, I would definitely seek a second and perhaps a third opinion. Please note, it may not be anything that was "done wrong." We all strive for optimal results, yet suboptimal outcomes do occur. It sounds like you have done your research and have chosen a qualified surgeon. Please give her a chance...
Is it common to leave some part of the stitch inside incision after Breast Augmentation?
Stitch inside?
Feb 9, 2016
It is possible to have a stitch left inside. It would be important to know what type of suture your doctor used. Often times with dissolvable sutures, the knot is clipped and the remaining suture is left in place to dissolve. I would ask you PS about this -- If you have a good rapport with your doc, you should not have any difficulty asking this question. Best of luck!!
Can I please be advised if this appears to be necrosis? Breast augmentation was 10 days ago.
Necrosis
Feb 9, 2016
This incision actually looks excellent! There is no evidence of necrosis in the photo that you have provided. Good luck, and I think your surgeon did a good job!
I'm wondering why my body is continuing to produce fluid without absorption and what to expect? (Phot
Fluid collection (seroma) after abdominoplasty
Oct 28, 2015
Seroma (fluid collection) is not an unusual complication of tummy tuck surgery. That is why drains may be used in the first place. Small seromas may resolve on their own.I usually start with needle aspiration of the seroma, or placing a seroma catheter in the cavity. Persistent or recurrent seromas may require re-operation. There are some techniques used to minimize the chance of seroma development, including quilting sutures or sclerosing agents. It sounds like...
When will my implants drop?
Your concerns are valid
Apr 20, 2015
It can take up to 6 months to really see the final results from breast augmentation. Most people see significant progress by 6 weeks. Because your implants are textured, they tend to "stay in place" better than smooth implants. I would bring your concerns to your Plastic Surgeon. He/she may ask you to wait a few more months, and this is not unreasonable. You may require a revision, and this is not uncommon. Implant malposition is one of the more frequent...
Hard lump near incision stitch after BA. Is it normal?
This is very normal
Apr 20, 2015
You may be feeling the scar tissue in the incision site or, perhaps, a stitch that is underneath the skin. Massage ought to help this resolve, but understand that it can take several months for this to go away. Sometimes the desolvable stitched that are under the skin can work their way to the surface. If that happens, visit your surgeon ... He/she would simply clip and remove the "spitting stitch."Good luck!!
Will my right breast drop and look like the left? It does not look the same to me.
Asymmetry after augmentation
Dec 25, 2013
You are still early out. It can take three (even up to six) months for you to see the final result from breast augmentation. Having said that:The top of the implants seem to be in a fairly symmetric position. Your right breast appears to be more ptotic (droopy) than the left. You may see some improvement with time, but I would be open to the possibility that you may need a lift (mastopexy) on the right (if not both) side(s). It is difficult to tell a volume...
Will my breasts get round become softer after the implants drop?
Disappointed in shape
Dec 25, 2013
It can take three (even up to six) months for you to see the final result from breast augmentation. During this time, the implants should "settle" and become softer. Having said that, there are many factors that can leave you with results that you may not have expected. Was the implant placed under or on top of the muscle? Silicone or saline? Round or shaped, smooth or textured?Most important may be your pre-op anatomy and pre-op breast shape. You say that...
Possible hematoma?
Drains after tummy tuck
Dec 25, 2013
Your drains do not necessarily need to stay in until all of the blood comes out. The body will reabsorb blood and fluid on it's own. It sounds like your plastic surgeon is managing your post-op course well. Stay in contact with him/her. Any significant increase in drainage, or bright red blood should be evaluated urgently.
Puffy above incision after tummy tuck is not getting better at 6 wks? Why?
Puffy above TT incision
Dec 25, 2013
This is a little difficult to answer without examining you. The "puffiness" may be due to a seroma, normal post-op swelling, or the difference in the amount of fat underneath the skin above versus below the incision line. If the "puffiness" is due to differences in the amount of subcutaneous fat, liposuction may be a reasonable option. You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon, and get his/her opinion on what may be causing the "puffiness."
I had a TT, Muscle repair and Hernia fixed on 12/6. Results look questionable?
Wrinkled skin after tummy tuck
Dec 25, 2013
Judging from this photo, I would discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Not sure what exactly was done -- Full tummy tuck, or "mini" tummy tuck?? Any Liposuction along with your procedure??
How to clear tubes in wound drains reservoir
Drain tubes clogged
Dec 25, 2013
These tubes can be "stripped" by pinching the the tube close to where it exits your body, then gently pulling the clots toward the reservoir. DO NOT try to irrigate or flush the tubes -- you can end up pushing bacteria inside and create an infection. If the tubes do not strip easily, and the tube is no longer functioning, it may need to be removed. This does happen from time to time, and is normal. One well known side effect of tummy tuck is SEROMA. The drains...
Should I Get a Tummy Tuck or Umbilicoplasty?
Leave it alone
May 29, 2012
I agree with most of the answers on this page regarding your concerns. Your abdomen (including your belly button) looks awesome. You obviously take pride in your appearance, and it's evident that you work hard to maintain yourself. Congratulations.
Tummy Tuck Incision Done Vertically, Why?
Vertical incision for Tummy Tuck
May 29, 2012
This type of tummy tuck, often called "fleur-de-lis" or "upsidedown T" is becoming more common, especially in weight-loss patients. This type of procedure is used when the patient has both vertical and horizontal skin excess. Often times, the traditional, lower abdominal incision only will still leave a lot of skin excess in the horizontal direction. The vertical scar wll remove this skin, and provide better contour. The vertical scar is usually a great tradeoff for...
I Had Silicone Breast Augmentation 8 Months Ago and I Feel Like There's Lumps Deep Inside in the Areo
Need a little more info...
May 28, 2012
Two questions... Was the implant placed beneath the muscle?? What type of incision was used?

If a periareolar incision was used, this could be scar tissue. If the implant is under the muscle, it's probably not the implant that you are feeling.

Hypersensitivity is common after breast augmentation. It can take up to a year to improve, but maybe permanent. The lumpy tissue can be scar tissue, normal breast tissue, a cyst, or something more ominous. I...

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Last updated on 11/26/2023