Plastic Surgeon Doctor Dev Wali, MD 91711

Name: Dev Wali, MD
Last name: Wali
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2006
Years experience: 17
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.plasticsurgerysocal.com/
Business: Plastic Surgery SoCal
Address: 250 W. First St.
Address suite: Ste. 116
Phone: (909) 256-2635
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=257720527595340
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International phone number: +19092562635
City: Claremont
State: California
Zip Code: 91711
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Dev Wali is a cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon who is one of the few plastic surgeons to be certified in two surgical fields recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery as well as the American Board of Surgery.
Consulting Fees: 50$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges
  • Pomona Valley Hospital, Glendora Surgery Center
Education
  • Undergraduate: BS, University of California, Los Angeles, 1992
  • Medical: MD, Statue University of New York, 1996
Postdoc Training
  • Residency: Plastic Surgery, University of Southern California, 2005

Dev Wali, MD

Member of
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification
Devdas Wali (ABMSUID -754518)

Viewed: 7/25/2008
Day of birth: private

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

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/1/2007 – 12/31/2017
American Board of Surgery
Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 10/28/2003 – 7/1/2014
Education: 1996 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 155 W Willow StPomona, CA 91768-1829 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 34.094139,-117.7179091

Primary location
Location name: Los Angeles
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 34.0522,-118.2429962

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/+Plasticsurgerysocal/posts

Treatments
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Body Lift
  • 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 Reduction
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Liposuction
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Subcision
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.9
Profile views: 38259
Answer count: 368
Review count: 63
5 star count: 23
Total star count: 23
Star rating: 4.3451818608135
Lead count last three months: 1
Anonymous votes: 7
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Aug 12, 2008
Profile modified: Nov 6, 2023
Profile photo modified: Nov 6, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Profile Plus
Tier: Pro
Linked url: https://www.plasticsurgerysocal.com
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 20, 2018
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Claremont, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.1223,-117.7139969
  • Los Angeles, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.0522,-118.2429962
  • Ontario, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.0633,-117.651001
  • Pomona, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.0551,-117.75
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.1066,-117.6110001
  • San Bernardino, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.136,-117.2939987

Latest ratings of treatments

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Carboxytherapy (Jul 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)
  • 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)
  • Tummy Tuck (Jun 2015) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (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)
  • Tummy Tuck (Aug 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 with Latissimus Flap (Apr 2016) – 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 (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)
  • Mini Tummy Tuck (Nov 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 (Jun 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)
  • Mole Removal (Jun 2015) – Overall rating: 3/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (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 (Feb 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Arm Lift (Mar 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 Reconstruction (Jul 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)
  • Earlobe Surgery (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)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Jun 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reconstruction (Apr 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, 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 (May 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)
  • Liposculpture (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)
  • 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)
  • Breast Augmentation (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)
  • Breast Reconstruction (Mar 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)

Latest Prices

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $7000 – Jun 17, 2015 – Glendale, CA
  • $10000 – Jun 2, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $7900 – Jan 17, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $6900 – Jun 5, 2014 – Claremont, CA
  • $9900 – Jun 27, 2013 – Claremont, CA
  • $6900 – Jan 17, 2013 – Pomona, CA
  • $10000 – Jun 2, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $6900 – Apr 18, 2018
  • $6900 – Apr 18, 2018
  • $6900 – Apr 18, 2018
  • $7000 – Jun 17, 2015 – Glendale, CA
  • $6900 – Jan 17, 2013 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Jun 17, 2015 – Glendale, CA
  • $6900 – Apr 18, 2018
  • $7300 – Feb 3, 2016 – Claremont, CA
  • $6900 – Apr 28, 2018
  • $6900 – Mar 18, 2018
  • $6900 – Mar 18, 2018
  • $6900 – Mar 18, 2018
  • $7000 – Jun 17, 2015 – Glendale, CA
  • $7000 – Jun 17, 2015 – Glendale, CA
  • $7000 – Jun 17, 2015 – Glendale, CA
  • $7000 – Jun 17, 2015 – Glendale, CA
  • $7300 – Feb 3, 2016 – Claremont, CA
  • $7300 – Feb 3, 2016 – Claremont, CA
  • $10000 – Jun 2, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $10000 – Jun 2, 2015 – Clare
  • $7900 – Jan 17, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $7900 – Jan 17, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $7900 – Jan 17, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $7900 – Jan 17, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $7025 – Dec 18, 2014 – Claremont, CA
  • $6900 – Jun 5, 2014 – Claremont, CA
  • $6900 – Jun 5, 2014 – Claremont, CA
  • $9900 – Jun 27, 2013 – Claremont, CA
  • $6900 – Jan 17, 2013 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Nov 2012 – Claremont, CA

Carboxytherapy Prices

  • $1099 – Jul 20, 2017 – Claremont, CA
  • $1099 – Jul 20, 2017 – Claremont, CA
  • $1099 – Jul 20, 2017 – Claremont, CA

Facelift Prices

  • $11499 – Sep 2023 – Claremont, CA
  • $11499 – Jul 2022 – Claremont, CA
  • $11500 – Jul 2013 – Claremont, CA
  • $11500 – Jun 2013 – Claremont, CA

Arm Lift Prices

  • $6700 – Mar 28, 2017 – Claremont, CA
  • $6500 – Mar 10, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $6700 – Mar 28, 2017 – Claremont, CA
  • $6500 – Mar 10, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $6700 – Mar 28, 2017 – Claremont, CA
  • $6500 – Mar 10, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $6500 – Mar 10, 2015 – Claremont, CA

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $6500 – Sep 13, 2016 – Claremont, CA
  • $5500 – May 1, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $3700 – Oct 3, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $3900 – Sep 2023 – Claremont, CA
  • $5500 – Jun 2023 – Claremont, CA
  • $7000 – Jun 3, 2020
  • $7000 – Jun 3, 2020
  • $7000 – Jun 3, 2020
  • $3700 – Oct 3, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $3900 – Oct 2017 – Claremont, CA
  • $10000 – Jul 25, 2013 – Claremont, CA
  • $6000 – Dec 9, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $6500 – Sep 13, 2016 – Claremont, CA
  • $3700 – Oct 3, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $6000 – Dec 9, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $5500 – Jul 8, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $5500 – May 1, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $5500 – May 1, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $6000 – Jan 24, 2013 – Claremont, CA
  • $6000 – Jan 24, 2013 – Claremont, CA
  • $5500 – Mar 2013 – Claremont, CA
  • $3900 – Jan 2013 – Claremont, CA
  • $3900 – Jan 2013 – Claremont, CA

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $40000 – Oct 2018 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $6000 – Oct 2018 – Claremont, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $40000 – Feb 2013 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $6000 – Nov 2012 – Claremont, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $7000 – Sep 6, 2012 – Pomona, CA

Mini Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $3000 – Nov 7, 2014 – Claremont, CA
  • $3000 – Nov 7, 2014 – Claremont, CA
  • $3000 – Nov 7, 2014 – Claremont, CA

Mole Removal Prices

  • $865 – Jun 18, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $500 – Mar 15, 2013 – Claremont, CA
  • $151 – Mar 2020 – Claremont, CA
  • $150 – Apr 2017 – Claremont, CA
  • $865 – Jun 18, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $865 – Jun 18, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $865 – Jun 18, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $500 – Mar 15, 2013 – Claremont, CA
  • $150 – Feb 2013 – Claremont, CA
  • $150 – Feb 2013 – Claremont, CA
  • $150 – Jan 2013 – Claremont, CA

Breast Implant Revision Prices

  • $8500 – Apr 23, 2015 – Glendora, CA
  • $6800 – Sep 14, 2020
  • $6800 – Sep 14, 2020
  • $6800 – Sep 14, 2020
  • $8500 – Apr 23, 2015 – Glendora, CA
  • $8500 – Apr 23, 2015 – Glendora, CA

Breast Reconstruction Prices

  • $100000 – Jul 15, 2014 – Claremont, CA
  • $14999 – Sep 2023 – Claremont, CA
  • $100000 – Jul 15, 2014 – Claremont, CA
  • $14999 – Jul 2022 – Claremont, CA
  • $12400 – Jul 2022 – Claremont, CA
  • $100000 – Jul 15, 2014 – Claremont, CA
  • $15000 – Jul 2014 – Claremont, CA

Earlobe Surgery Prices

  • $850 – Apr 16, 2014 – Montclair, CA
  • $400 – Feb 24, 2014 – Claremont, CA
  • $850 – Apr 16, 2014 – Montclair, CA
  • $850 – Apr 16, 2014 – Montclair, CA
  • $400 – Feb 24, 2014 – Claremont, CA
  • $400 – Feb 24, 2014 – Claremont, CA
  • $850 – Apr 16, 2014 – Montclair, CA

Liposculpture Prices

  • $5400 – Mar 17, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $599 – Oct 2018 – Pomona, CA
  • $5400 – Mar 17, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $5400 – Mar 17, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $600 – Dec 2012 – Pomona, CA
  • $600 – Dec 2012 – Pomona, CA

Breast Implants Prices

  • $5500 – Sep 2023 – Claremont, CA
  • $5500 – Jul 8, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $5500 – Oct 2018 – Claremont, CA
  • $5500 – Mar 2017 – Claremont, CA
  • $5500 – Jul 8, 2015 – Claremont, CA
  • $5500 – Feb 2013 – Claremont, CA

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $6500 – May 26, 2016 – Claremont, CA
  • $6500 – May 26, 2016 – Claremont, CA
  • $6500 – May 26, 2016 – Claremont, CA
  • $6500 – May 26, 2016 – Claremont, CA

Breast Implant Removal Prices

  • $10000 – Jul 13, 2016 – Claremont, CA
  • $7500 – Jul 12, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $13000 – Nov 2021 – Pomona, CA
  • $7500 – Jul 12, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $10000 – Jul 13, 2016 – Claremont, CA
  • $10000 – Jul 13, 2016 – Claremont, CA
  • $10000 – Jul 13, 2016 – Claremont
  • $13000 – Jan 2013 – Pomona, CA
  • $13000 – Jan 2013 – Pomona, CA

Other Prices

  • $7500 – Jul 12, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA

Mommy Makeover Prices

  • $2 – Jun 17, 2013 – Claremont, CA

Other Prices

  • $5500 – Jan 2017 – Claremont, CA
  • $100000 – Jul 15, 2014 – Claremont, CA
  • $3700 – Oct 3, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $3700 – Oct 3, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $3700 – Oct 3, 2013 – Ontario, CA
  • $5500 – Jan 2014 – Claremont, CA
  • $9900 – Jun 27, 2013 – Clarmont, CA
  • $10000 – Jul 25, 2013 – Claremont, CA
  • $5500 – Feb 2013 – Claremont, CA
  • $13000 – Jan 2013 – Pomona, CA
  • $500 – Oct 2012 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $500 – Oct 2012 – Los Angeles, CA

Sientra Breast Implants Prices

  • $6000 – Jan 24, 2013 – Claremont, CA

Breast Lift Prices

  • $40000 – Feb 2013 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $40000 – Feb 2013 – Los Angeles, CA

Acne Scars Treatment Prices

  • $500 – Oct 2012 – Los Angeles, CA

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Wali Plastic Surgery & MedSpa – Claremont, https://www.plasticsurgerysocal.com/
Address
250 W. 1st St.#116, Claremont, California, US, 91711 (GPS coordinates: 34.094139,-117.7179091)
Phone
+19096244440
Working Hours
Mon: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Created / Modified
May 2, 2018 / Jun 11, 2020

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
What Can I Expect From Mole Removal Recovery By Excision?
What Can I Expect From Mole Removal Recovery By Excision?
Sep 12, 2018
Hello VagNik and thank you for your question.I instruct my mole removal patients to keep the surgical site covered for up to 12 weeks post-op.  Keeping the area from sun exposure will prevent pigmentation of a healing scar and ultimately result in the least visible outcome.  The size and shape of the scar will depend on the technique used to remove the mole.  Different surgeons have different techniques so it would be best to follow up with your surgeon for the answers to those quest…
What is the best technique to remove the mole I have by my lips. I’m afraid of being left with an ugly sca
What is the best technique to remove the mole I have by my lips
Sep 12, 2018
Hello MecheMelara,Thank you for your question and photo.  I believe that you could achieve a great scar result with surgical excision.  Of course, an in-person consultation is needed to be sure.  Please visit my mole removal web gallery to view scar results from surgical excision.Good luck!
Should I consider having another consultation with a different PS?
2nd opinion
Aug 21, 2018
Thank you for your question and photos.It is typically recommended that you consult with 3 different board certified plastic surgeons before making your decision.  I would highly recommend at least one more for you if you aren’t feeling confident in the first doctors recommendation.It appears to me that you are a good candidate for a full tummy tuck with muscle repair.  I do not believe that a mini-tummy tuck will yield optimal results in your case; however, a physical examination is nee…
What procedures would you recommend for my mommy makeover?
What procedures would you recommend for my mommy makeover?
Aug 14, 2018
Thank you for your question and photos.Congratulations on your weight loss!  You appear to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck to repair the diastasis recti and stretched skin caused by your pregnancies.  I believe you could achieve a perky, round breast with a lift alone, based on the good amount of natural tissue that you appear to have.  An implant may also be an option if that’s what you would prefer. A consultation and examination is needed to be sure that these are the best optio…
Is it best to get a mommy makeover or split the procedures up to get the best results?
Is it best to get a mommy makeover or split the procedures up to get the best results?
Aug 8, 2018
Thank you for your question.It is best to do these procedures separately.  Most of the risk associated with surgery is due to the amount of time spent under general anesthesia.  It is much safer to do (3) three-hour procedures than it is to do (1) nine-hour procedure.  Combining them means that your surgeon is likely going to be going faster than they normally would to avoid keeping you under for longer.  Separating them allows your surgeon more time spent on each individual procedure w…
Why won’t docs do a tummy tuck until I lose more weight? Can’t lose more than 25 lbs no matter how hard I
Why won’t docs do a tummy tuck until I lose more weight?
Aug 8, 2018
Thank you for your question.  
With a BMI over 30, the risk associated with surgery is much higher and the reward is often times not ideal.  These are likely the reasons that the doctor(s) you have seen are not comfortable moving forward.  
I would suggest seeing a weight loss specialist to help you lose the weight needed to get you there.  This type of referral is often times covered by insurance.  You can contact your insurance carrier or speak with your primary care doctor to find out if …
10 weeks post tummy tuck and going on holiday
Beach holiday at 10 weeks post tummy tuck
Aug 8, 2018
Thank you for your question.I usually recommend that my patients keep their scars covered for up to 12 weeks to prevent pigmentation from the sun.  High waist bikini bottoms should be enough but it wouldn’t hurt to cover your belly button with a Band-aid for added protection.  I would also recommend a visit with your surgeon so they may examine you and advise accordingly.Good luck and have fun!
Small flat facial mole – what is best procedure?
Small flat facial mole – what is best procedure?
Jul 25, 2018
Thank you for your question.I would recommend that you have the mole surgically excised and examined by a pathologist to be sure that there is nothing there that you should be concerned about.  With surgical excision, the mole is removed down to the root which lessens the risk for recurrence and, in my experience, results in the best scar. 

A consultation and examination by a board certified plastic surgeon is best to determine whether this is the best option for you.

Good luck! 

What is an ideal circumstance for me to get the best result from a full tummy tuck? Considering a breast l
What is an ideal circumstance for me to get the best result from a full tummy tuck?
Jul 25, 2018
Thank you for your question.The ideal tummy tuck candidate has maintained a stable, healthy weight for at least 6 months and is no more than 10 lbs. from their goal weight.  You appear to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck to repair the diastasis recti and stretched skin caused by your pregnancy.  With a tummy tuck, a more aesthetic belly button is created and I also do a bit of liposculpting to create more contour and definition of the abdomen.I recommend a consultation and examination by…
How sore will I be after breast augmentation surgery?
How sore will I be after breast augmentation surgery?
Jul 25, 2018
Thank you for your question.  Everyone heals differently and has a different pain threshold so there’s no way to know exactly how you’ll be feeling.  Typically, at 3 days post-op, you’ll still be sore and unable to do much of anything.  I recommend that my patients refrain from doing any activities that elevate their heart rate above a normal resting rate and from doing any lifting for 4-6 weeks after surgery.  Definitely follow up with your surgeon before doing anything more than …
Keloid or hypertrophic scar post tummy tuck?
Keloid or hypertrophic scar post tummy tuck?
Jul 25, 2018
Thank you for your question.You may be a candidate for scar revision.  I recommend that you be examined by a board certified plastic surgeon to be sure. There is also a minimally invasive procedure known as Carboxy Therapy that may help improve the appearance of your scar.  I have included a link below that explains Carboxy Therapy in detail.Good luck!
Mole frozen off 3 months ago but has come back bigger?
Recurrent mole
Jul 24, 2018
Thank you for your question.I would recommend that you have the mole surgically excised and examined by a pathologist to be sure that there is nothing there that you should be concerned about.  With surgical excision, the mole is removed down to the root which lessens the risk for recurrence.  Good luck!
Traveling from DC to ATL 2 wks after BA. Will it be OK to travel (carry and lift a 25lb bag on my shoulder
Flying at 2 weeks post breast augmentation
Jul 24, 2018
Thank you for your question.Flying at 2 weeks post-op should not be an issue but I definitely recommend being seen and cleared by your surgeon before making the trip.I would strongly recommend that you not carry a 25 lb. bag at 2 weeks post-op.  I instruct my patients to refrain from lifting, pushing or pulling any items weighing more than 10 lbs. for at least 4-6 weeks.  You can check with your airline to see if any accommodations can be made given your situation.Good luck! 
How to treat poorly healed inframammary scars one year post BA?
Poorly healed infra mammary scars
Jul 24, 2018
Thank you for your question. 
At this point, it is unlikely that scar cream or silicone sheets will have any effect on your scars.  There is a minimally invasive procedure known as Carboxy Therapy that may help improve the appearance of your scars.  I have included a link below that explains Carboxy Therapy in detail.
Scar revision may also be an option.  I recommend an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine whether scar revision is a good option for you.
Good luck!
Will my health insurance cover my tummy tuck?
Can a tummy tuck be covered by health insurance?
Jul 24, 2018
Thank you for your question. The tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is not considered a medically necessary surgery so it is not covered by medical insurance.  A panniculectomy, which the excision of the skin that hangs over the groin area, can often times be covered by medical insurance when certain criteria is met.  I have had patients add a full tummy tuck to an insurance covered panniculectomy.  In some cases, doing this can lower the costs of a tummy tuck.  I would recommend seeing a boar…

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