Dr. Kari L. Colen, MD in Hackensack, New Jersey 07601

Name: Kari L. Colen, MD
Last name: Colen
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2002
Years experience: 21
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Colen M.D. Plastic Surgery
Address: 20 Prospect St.
Address suite: Ste. 903
Phone: +1 551-228-2208
City: Hackensack
State: New Jersey
Zip Code: 07601
Country: US
Additional Address: Suite 912Hackensack University Medical Center20 Prospect StreetHackensack, NJ 07601
Statement: Dr. Kari Colen is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. She is renowned as a leading expert in breast reconstruction and cosmetic procedures. As a distinguished member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, she has appeared on the Dr. Oz TV show demonstrating some of her techniques.
Consulting Fees: 0$
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Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
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Clinical Privileges: 
  • Hackensack University Medical Center (Meridian Healthcare), Mount Sinai, Good Samaritan, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Northwell Health

Kari L. Colen, MD

Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BA, Wesleyan University, 1997
  • Medical: MD, New York University School of Medicine, 2002
Postdoc Training: 
  • Internship: General Surgery, NYU School of Medicine, 2003
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, NYU School of Medicine, 2005
  • Plastic Surgery, The Institute for Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, NYU School of Medicine, 2008

GPS coordinates on map: 40.883251,-74.0570006

Primary location: 
Location name: Hackensack
State: NJ
Country: US
Map point: 40.8883,-74.0503006
Treatments: 
  • AlloDerm
  • Arm Lift
  • Belotero
  • Biocorneum
  • 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
  • CO2 Laser
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Feminizing Top Surgery
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Fraxel Repair
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Hymenoplasty
  • Inspira Breast Implants
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Labia Puffing
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Reduction
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Lower Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Permanent Makeup
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Septoplasty
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Tattoo Removal
  • TCA Peel
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Vaginoplasty
  • Volbella
  • Voluma

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Awards:
  • New Jersey TopDocs and Patient’s Choice Awards, 2010, 2015, 2017

Rating: 4.5
Profile views: 20800
Answer count: 86
Review count: 17
1 star count: 1
Total star count: 1
Star rating: 1.7369969864653
Anonymous votes: 87
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Feb 3, 2010
Profile modified: Dec 21, 2019
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
Linked url: https://www.colenmd.com
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

  • Hackensack, NJ, US. GPS coordinates: 40.8883,-74.0503006
  • New York, NY, US. GPS coordinates: 40.7561,-73.98699951

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Implant Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Lipoma Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Ultherapy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision (Dec 2017) – 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 (Jan 2017) – 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 (Jan 2011) – 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 with DIEP Flap (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 Reconstruction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap (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 Reconstruction Revision (Dec 2017) – 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)
  • Lipoma Removal (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Removal (Jan 2020) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Implant Removal (Jan 2020) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Implant Removal (Jan 2020) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Reduction (Dec 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lipoma Removal (Jul 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (Mar 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (Mar 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (Mar 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Ultherapy Prices

  • $2200 – Sep 2023 – New york, NY
  • $2200 – Jan 2012 – New york, NY
  • $2200 – Sep 2011 – New york, NY

Breast Reconstruction Prices

  • $5000 – Apr 17, 2007 – NYU
  • $5000 – Apr 17, 2007 – NYU

Breast Lift Prices

  • $17000 – Jan 6, 2011 – New York, NY
  • $17000 – Jan 6, 2011 – New York, NY

Scar Removal Prices

  • $500 – Jun 1, 2015 – Hackensack, NJ
  • $500 – Jun 1, 2015 – Hackensack, NJ

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Jul 12, 2019 /
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Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Elective Mastectomy and Reconstruction?
Get tested
Jul 23, 2013
Based on your history you should get the genetic testing. If you are positive for the gene than you have a very high chance of getting breast cancer. In that case, bilateral mastectomies with reconstruction would be the way to go. Insurance should absolutely cover this.
Only 3 Months out of BA, Surgeon Recommends Revision to Subpectoral Placement. Agree?
Remove and replace
Jul 23, 2013
Based on the pictures you posted I would agree that submuscular implants would be a better choice for you but you will need a lift. Your breast tissue has to be lifted so that it is sitting on top of the muscle so it looks natural and pretty.
31 Years Old BRCA 1 + (Strong Family History of BC & BRCA Gene Mutation) How Can I Research Doctors?
BRCA positi
Jul 23, 2013
This can be overwhelming with many different opinions. Remember though that the opinion a doctor gives is also based on what the doctor can do. If a doctor is not comfortable with nipple sparing surgery or if the reconstructive doctor is not comfortable with using your own tissue for reconstruction then these doctors will not offer these options. Since you do not have breast cancer, nipple sparing may be an option but your anatomy may not be favorable. Also the type...
Can I Get a Tummy Tuck Without Muscle Repair?
No muscle repair Tummy Tuck
Jun 15, 2012
You can absolutly have a tummy tuck without muscle repair. However some of the pouch you may have is not just fat and skin but a loose abdominal wall. If that is the case then you may not get the best result without the muscle repair. A board certified plastic surgeon will be able to let you know what is best for you.
Will Adomnioplasty Really Work for Me?
Tummy Tuck
Jun 15, 2012
Congrats on losing the weight. That is so wonderful. You would need to be examined you could be told wether you were a candiidate for surgery. I totally understand the desire for a better body considering all you have achieved.
Lipo Vs Tummy Tuck For Me?
Tummy tuck vs lipo
Jun 15, 2012
The pictures you send were not detailed enough to give you an accurate answer. It is best to go for a consultaion where someone can really examine you and determine what operation is for you. Based on what you sen,t I think Lipo is out. Lipo is really more for countouring, not weight resuction or loss.
What Are The Options For This Animation Deformity After 2 Surgeries?
jumping implant
Feb 20, 2012
This is not a simple problem to fix. I agree that there are two problems but they are related. Without movement you have a double bubble which is that your fold was lowered too much and you see the old fold and the new fold. This leads to the deformity with movement. Your muscle is higher then your implants and when you move the muscle it pushes on the implant. This is also because you have a capsule that attaches the muscle to your implant. So instead of your...
Extra Skin Left After Prophylactic BM? What Are My Options For Reconstruction?
Extra skin is good for future reconstruction
Feb 11, 2012
If you want future reconstruction the extra skin will be a large help in giving you a more cosmetically pleasing reconstruction. You can choose many different types of reconstruction bases on your medical problems, body type and need for radiation treatment. You may choose to do tissue expanders with implants or use your own tissue for reconstruction ( like your tummy). If you do not want reconstruction then you will most likely want another surgery to remove the extra skin...
What Helps a Tummy Tuck Scar Result- Stitches on the Outer Layer or Glue?
Stitches vs Glue
Feb 10, 2012
I do not know of any data that demonstrates dissovable stitches vs glue being better. We do know that a no tension closure and no outside stitches will aide in the healing of the tummy tuck scar.
Will a TT with Muscle Repair Help Strengthen Stomach Muscles After C Section?
Muscle Repair with Tummy Tuck
Feb 10, 2012
With excess skin and a diastasis rectus (the separation in yoru muscles down the middle) you sound like an excellent candidate for abdominoplasty. Yes, not only will the abdominoplasty improve your apearance, but by placing the muscles back where they should be, it will strengthen your core. Good Luck.
Tummy Tuck Scar Redness 4 Months Post Op Following Scar Cream, Is This Normal?
red scar after tummy tuck
Feb 10, 2012
It is definatly frusterating to undergo surgery and then have to "deal" with a scar. Howevre, red and raised scars happen more often then we would like. Some people, especially those with pigmented skin, have some difficulty with scarring. It can take up to a year for the scar to get better. You should start seeing natural improvement after six months. The medication you are using can cause the scar to become very irritated as it sound like it is...
Looking into Getting the Full Abdominoplasty but Worried About Belly Button. What Can I Expect? (phot
Belly Button Scar
Feb 8, 2012
You are a great candidate for a full tummy tuck. The concern about the belly button outcome is understandable because this cannot be hidden in a bikini. They are so many different techniques surgeons use to create certian size and shapes for the belly button. Discuss what you like and what you do not like with your surgeon. Also discuss and early post-operative protocol to minimaize the scarring. Good luck, I am sure you will look great.
Drain Tubes Are Slipping and Hurt at Point of Entry, Is This Normal?
Sounds very normal and common
Feb 8, 2012
The drains are definately one of the more annoying parts of having and recovering from a tummy tuck. Sometimes the stitch at the skin gets loose and can cause irritation. That is the redness at the entry point you see. Do not push the drain back in, hopefully the drain should be coming out soon since you are two weeks post surgery.
Reconstruction after mastectomy and radiation
Please get your reconstruction.
Nov 26, 2011
It sounds like you have been very diligent about your exercise and care to the radiation site. I also must acknowledge how difficult it must have been for you without any form of breast mound while you underwent radiation. By this point you should be more then ready for your reconstruction. As long as the skin is healed and you desire reconstruction please do it. I do think that using your own tissue after radiation is better then using an implant. TRAM flap is...
Does Being in Good Shape Prior to a Tummy Tuck Aid in Recovery Time?
better shape, better recovery
Nov 15, 2011
The better shape you are in before surgery, the faster you will recover. Your body will recover quickly and your result will be that much better.

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 11/26/2023