Dr. Hoy Plastic Surgeon in East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818

Name: Erik Hoy, MD
Last name: Hoy
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2011
Years experience: 12
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Care New England Plastic Surgery
Address: 101 Plain St.
Address suite: 4th floor
Phone: +1 401-736-4592
City: Providence
State: Rhode Island
Zip Code: 02903
Country: US
Statement: I am proud to offer natural, youthful, beautiful results to patients seeking aesthetic or reconstructive procedures of the breast, body, and face.
Consulting Fees: 0$
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Clinical Privileges:

Women and Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital

Education:

Graduate: MBA, University of Rhode Island
Medical: MD, UMDNJ-NJ Medical School

Erik Hoy, MD

Postdoc Training:

Residency: Plastic Surgery, Brown University
Fellowship: Breast reconstruction and aesthetic surgery, Maxwell Aesthetics, Nashville, TN

GPS coordinates on map: 41.8134817,-71.4128207

Primary location:

Location name: East Greenwich
State: RI
Country: US
Map point: 41.6434,-71.478302

Treatments:

African American Rhinoplasty
AlloDerm
Arm Lift
Belly Button Surgery
Body Lift
Botox
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 Latissimus Flap
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Butt Augmentation
Butt Implants
Butt Lift
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chemical Peel
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
Collagen Injection
CoolSculpting
Dermabrasion
Dermal Fillers
Diastasis Recti Repair
Drainless Tummy Tuck
Dysport
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Embrace Scar Therapy
Eyebrow Transplant
Eyelid Retraction Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facelift Revision
Facial
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Feminizing Top Surgery
Forehead Reduction
Gastric Bypass
Genioplasty
Gynecomastia Surgery
Hair Loss Treatment
Hair Transplant
Hand Rejuvenation
Hyaluronidase
Inspira Breast Implants
Jessner Peel
Juvederm
Labiaplasty
Latisse
Lip Fillers
Lip Implants
Lip Lift
Lip Reduction
Lip Surgery
Lipoma Removal
Liposculpture
Liposonix
Liposuction
Liposuction Revision
Lower Facelift
Lumpectomy
MACS Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Mastectomy
Microdermabrasion
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mohs Surgery
Mole Removal
Mommy Makeover
Natrelle Breast Implants
Neck Lift
Nipple Surgery
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Nose Job
Panniculectomy
Pec Implants
Phenol Peel
Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
Ptosis Surgery
Radiesse
Restylane
Restylane Lyft
Restylane Silk
Retin-A
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Salicylic Peel
Scar Removal
Sclerotherapy
Septoplasty
Sientra Breast Implants
Skin Rejuvenation
SMAS Facelift
Strattice
Tattoo Removal
TCA Peel
Thigh Lift
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Umbilical Hernia Repair

RealSelf Info

Awards:

RI Monthly Top Doc 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Rating: 3.8
Profile views: 6113
Answer count: 405
Review count: 5
3 star count: 1
5 star count: 2
Total star count: 3
Star rating: 2.7221825406948
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Jun 3, 2014
Profile modified: Dec 9, 2022
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: Apr 23, 2015
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

East Greenwich, RI, US. GPS coordinates: 41.6434,-71.478302

Latest ratings of treatments

Breast Reconstruction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Liposuction (Apr 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 (Jun 2022) – Overall rating: 3/5
Breast Reduction (Jun 2022) – Overall rating: 3/5
Breast Reduction (Jun 2022) – Overall rating: 3/5
Breast Reconstruction (Nov 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 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 Reconstruction (Sep 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5
Breast Reconstruction (Sep 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5
Breast Reconstruction (Sep 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5
Breast Reconstruction (Sep 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5
Plastic Surgery (Dec 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
Plastic Surgery (Dec 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
Plastic Surgery (Dec 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
Plastic Surgery (Dec 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reconstruction (Nov 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)
Liposuction (Apr 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)
Liposuction (Apr 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 Reconstruction (Apr 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)
Mommy Makeover (Dec 2014) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 2/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 2/5)

Latest Prices

Liposuction Prices

$5400 – Apr 9, 2015 – Wilmington, DE
$5400 – Apr 9, 2015 – Wilmington, DE
$5400 – Apr 9, 2015 – Wilmington, DE

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Doctor's answers

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If I pole dance - should go with over or under the muscle implants?

Implant questions
Dec 9, 2022

There are pluses and minuses to implant placement above or below the muscle. The main downside to implants below the muscle, in an active person, is the potential for dynamic deformity. This is seen when the pectoralis muscle develops scar attachments to the skin or undersurface of the breast gland after surgery. When using the pectoral muscles, the implants will show shifting/displacement and wrinkling/rippling. If that is a concern, placement of the implant in front of the muscle may...

One implant not dropping. Dr. wants to do a closed capsulectomy. Is this a bad idea?

Closed capsulotomy
Dec 9, 2022

Closed capsulotomy entails squeezing or pushing on the implant to try to use the device to stretch scar tissue. It is associated with a higher risk of implant rupture or bleeding, and may void any warranty for the implant. It is contraindicated by implant manufacturers in the US. Capsulectomy is excision of the scar capsule. Closed capsulectomy is a term I have not heard of before.
Hope this helps!
-Dr Hoy

Left nipple goes inward when flexing. Could this be from under the muscle implants and will removal fix th

Nipple tethering after breast augmentation
Dec 9, 2022

Scarring between the skin and the pectoralis muscle causes "dynamic deformity" after subpectoral implant placement. This can sometimes be addressed by scar release and fat grafting, or with conversion of the implant placement to a position in front of the pectoralis muscle.
Best wishes,
Erik Hoy, MD

My implants are making me ill. Do I need the capsule removed?

Breast implant illness treatments
Dec 9, 2022

The recommended treatment for BII is removal of the implant, and removal of the surrounding scar capsule/preserving any natural/normal tissue of the breast. While some patients may find relief with implant removal alone, it is thought that it is the interplay between the body's tissues and the device that is ultimately responsible. Sending the scar capsule for pathology exam, microbiology cultures, etc., may provide additional information to the patient and surgeon. If patients have not...

For Breast Implant Illness, what removal is best?

Treatment of breast implant illness
Dec 9, 2022

BII & suffering tremendously - can I be helped & can it be covered under insurance?

Breast implant illness concerns
Dec 9, 2022

I am sorry to hear you are having to deal with these issues. Breast implant illness is increasingly diagnosed, and may be covered by health insurance plans. Many require that the patient has been evaluated by a Rheumatologist. This is often a helpful first step, either to help rule out other causes (rarely) or to add further credence to the reports of what you are going through. This may help get the treatments you ultimately need covered by your insurer. Patients with BII do seem to...

Would exchanging 450 CC saline implants to 405 CC gel implants deliver a noticeable difference in size?

Considering size change
Dec 9, 2022

Many patients present to our clinic wanting to revise a previous surgeon's implant result. In general, however, a change of 45cc will be difficult for the patient or surgeon to appreciate once swelling resolves. Some patients benefit from seeing this result for themselves using 3D imaging technology such as the VectraXT. You may find you are looking for a different plan.
Best wishes,
-Dr Hoy

Capsule removal or not? Concerned about long term issues with scar tissue.

Treat a capsular contracture
Dec 9, 2022

While treatment of a ruptured implant may entail removal of the implant alone (saline rupture, for example), patients with capsular contracture benefit from capsulectomy, or removal of the scar capsule around the implant. There are several reasons for this such as removal of unnecessary or restricting scar tissue, removing tissues which can be contaminated with silicone or bacteria, or for better release/shape/healing after implant removal. All good topics to review with your plastic...

Am I a good candidate for breast augmentation? What kind of results can I expect?

Options for breast augmentation
Nov 29, 2017

Hi Mermaid-- Thank you for your question. Though it seems you are still in the information gathering phase, you may be a good candidate for breast augmentation. Based on the limited photos provided, it appears to have relatively good symmetry, and minimal ptosis, both of which are helpful in breast augmentation. You should have a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon near you, to discuss options for size and implant type. After seeing photos and examining the implants, you...

Can breast asymmetry be corrected without implants?

Breast augmentation without implants
Nov 29, 2017

Hi, thank you for your question. You may have a size difference of at least 2 cup sizes, but accurate measurements taken in person would be required to determine this. You should try to see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area. Options could include serial fat transfers to the smaller breast, or combination of fat transfer to the smaller breast and liposuction of the larger breast, or you could have a breast lift to both sides which would correct the nipple discrepancy and sl...

Do I need lift with BA? What are my options?

Breast augmentation without lift scars
Sep 21, 2017

Hi Sporty23,
Thanks for the question-- I think, based on your photos, that you could likely have only an augmentation and achieve a very aesthetic result. But, you need an in-person consultation with a plastic surgeon to examine you to help determine this. You will also want to see before and after photos of similar patients to ensure that you and the surgeon have similar aesthetic ideals. The degree of lift you achieve from the implant is based on the size you choose. Hope this helps...

I have large extremely saggy breasts. Is it possible for me to have perky breasts after a reduction? (Phot

Reduction with a lift
Sep 21, 2017

Hi, thank you for your question. The breast reduction procedure is designed to lift and reshape the breast, depending upon the specific technique your surgeon recommends. So, the breast will appear slightly narrower, perkier, and with an improved nipple position relative to the fold beneath your breast. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an in-person consultation for personalized recommendations. From your photos, I see no reason not to expect a perkier, more shapely res...

Chest x-ray findings of my implants. What do they mean?

Question of breast implant rupture
Aug 3, 2017

Sorry you are having to deal with this problem with your implants! The xray findings are not very specific-- it's best to see your plastic surgeon in consultation, and to obtain an ultrasound or MRI to better investigate to possibility of a ruptured implant. Hoping for good news for you!Best wishes,--Erik Hoy, MDProvidence Plastic Surgeon

What's the best thing for me to with a stomach like this? Would I be able to get a full tummy tuck, mini,

Tummy tuck questions
Aug 3, 2017

Based on the photos provided, you'd be a good candidate for tummy tuck with re-tightening of the abdominal muscles (rectus muscles) which loosen with pregnancy. A mini-tummy tuck is possible. but would not correct the loose skin above your belly button. Because of this, I'd tend to recommend the full tummy tuck to give you the smooth, rejuvenated abdomen it sounds like you're looking for. Best wishes!--Erik Hoy, MDProvidence Plastic Surgeon

Can a dual plane breast aug be done through transaxillary incisions?

Dual plane breast augmentation and axillary incision
Aug 3, 2017

Hi Martina,Good question! There are many options for breast augmentation, including where the access incision should be located, whether the implant should be in front of or behind the pectoral muscle, and of course size, shape, and type of implant used. A dual plane is a hybrid between a subpectoral and a subglandular augmentation, since the lower part of the implant is more exposed (more subglandular) by releasing the pectoral muscle. This can be done through the axillary incision, bu...

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Last updated on 11/26/2023