Plastic Surgeon Doctor Helen S. Colen, MD New York, New York 10021

Name: Helen S. Colen, MD
Last name: Colen
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1982
Years experience: 41
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Colenmd Plastic Surgery Suite
Address: 742 Park Ave.
Phone: +1 212-772-1300
City: New York
State: New York
Zip Code: 10021
Country: US
Consulting Fees: 200$
Consultation note: $200
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges:

NYU, MEETH, Lenox Hill and NYEE

Education:

Undergraduate: BA in Chemistry, New York University, University Heights, 1968
Medical: MD, New York University, 1972

Helen S. Colen, MD

Postdoc Training:

Residencies:
Pediatrics, Jefferson University, 1974
General Surgery, University of Colorado, 1979
Plastic Surgery, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, 1981
Fellowship: Microsurgery, New York University, Bellview, NY, 1982

Member of:

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Board Certification:

Helen Sass Colen (ABMSUID – 4383730)
Viewed: 1/9/200901:18:49 AM CST

Day of birth: 1/9/1947

Status: Alive
Certification:
American Board of Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery – General
Status: Certified

Active Lifetime Initial Certification 12/1/1983 –
Education: 1972 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 742 Park Ave
0New York, NY 1021-4251 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 40.7707393,-73.9646223

Primary location:

Location name: New York
State: NY
Country: US
Map point: 40.7561,-73.98699951

Treatments:

AlloDerm
Arm Lift
Asclera
Asian Rhinoplasty
Blue Peel
Body Lift
Botox
Brazilian Butt Lift
Breast Augmentation
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Revision
Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Lift with Implants
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Butt Augmentation
Butt Lift
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chemical Peel
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
Clitoral Hood Reduction
Collagen Injection
CoolSculpting
Dermabrasion
Double Eyelid Surgery
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facelift Revision
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial Feminization Surgery
Forehead Reduction
Fractional Laser
Fraxel Laser
Fraxel Repair
G-Shot
Glycolic Peel
Gynecomastia Surgery
Hair Loss Treatment
IPL
Jessner Peel
Juvederm
Kybella
Labiaplasty
Laser Hair Removal
Laser Resurfacing
Latisse
Lifestyle Lift
Lip Fillers
Lip Implants
Lip Reduction
Lip Surgery
Lipoma Removal
Liposculpture
Liposuction
Liposuction Revision
Liquid Facelift
Lower Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Microdermabrasion
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mole Removal
Mommy Makeover
Monsplasty
Neck Lift
Nipple Surgery
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Neck Lift
Nonsurgical Nose Job
Panniculectomy
Perineoplasty
PRP for Hair Loss
Radiesse
Restylane
Retin-A
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Salicylic Peel
Scar Removal
Sclerotherapy
Sientra Breast Implants
Skin Rejuvenation
SMAS Facelift
TCA Peel
Thigh Lift
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Vaginal Rejuvenation
Vaginoplasty
Vampire Facelift
Voluma
YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Rating: 3.2
Profile views: 8952
Answer count: 49
Review count: 9
1 star count: 1
5 star count: 1
Total star count: 2
Star rating: 2.0645379293022
Anonymous votes: 19
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Nov 11, 2008
Profile modified: Dec 20, 2019
Profile photo modified: Feb 21, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
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

New York, NY, US. GPS coordinates: 40.7561,-73.98699951

Latest ratings of treatments

Clitoral Hood Reduction (Jul 2011) – 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 Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Labiaplasty (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)
Breast Augmentation (Jun 2014) – 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: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Lift with Implants (Jun 2012) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
Breast Implant Revision (May 2013) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 2/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Tummy Tuck (Aug 1999) – Overall rating: 1/5Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Labiaplasty (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 Lift with Implants (Jun 2012) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
Clitoral Hood Reduction (Jul 2011) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 3/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
Labiaplasty (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)
Tummy Tuck Revision (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck Revision (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Aug 1999) – Overall rating: 1/5Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Tummy Tuck (Aug 1999) – Overall rating: 1/5Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Tummy Tuck (Oct 1998) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
Breast Implant Revision (May 2013) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 2/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Breast Implant Revision (May 2013) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 2/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Labiaplasty (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)
Breast Implant Revision (May 2013) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 2/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Breast Implant Revision (May 2013) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 2/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Clitoral Hood Reduction (Jul 2011) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 3/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
Clitoral Hood Reduction (Jul 2011) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
Clitoral Hood Reduction (Jul 2011) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
Clitoral Hood Reduction (Jul 2011) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
Clitoral Hood Reduction (Jul 2011) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
Clitoral Hood Reduction (Jul 2011) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
Breast Augmentation (Jun 2014) – 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: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Labiaplasty (Aug 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

Clitoral Hood Reduction Prices

$5500 – Jul 27, 2011 – New York, NY
$5500 – Jul 27, 2011 – New York, NY
$5500 – Jul 27, 2011 – New York, NY
$5500 – Jul 27, 2011 – New York, NY
$5500 – Jul 27, 2011 – New York, NY
$5000 – Jul 27, 2011 – New York, NY
$5000 – Jul 27, 2011 – New York, NY
$5000 – Jul 27, 2011 – New York City

Labiaplasty Prices

$5000 – Feb 11, 2014 – New York, NY
$5000 – Jun 12, 2013 – New York, NY
$5000 – Jun 12, 2013 – New York, NY
$5000 – Feb 11, 2014 – New York, NY
$4500 – Aug 2014 – New York, NY
$5000 – Feb 11, 2014 – New York, NY
$5000 – Jun 12, 2013 – New York, NY
$5000 – Jun 12, 2013 – New York, NY
$4500 – Mar 2013 – New York, NY
$4500 – Feb 2013 – New York, NY

Breast Augmentation Prices

$11000 – Jun 2, 2014 – New York City, NY
$11000 – Jun 2, 2014 – New York City, NY
$11000 – Jun 2, 2014 – New York City, NY
$11000 – Jun 2, 2014 – New York City, NY
$11000 – Jun 2, 2014 – NYC

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

$13000 – Jun 27, 2012 – New York, NY
$13000 – Jun 27, 2012 – New York, NY
$13000 – Jun 27, 2012 – New York, NY

Breast Implant Revision Prices

$12000 – May 6, 2013 – New York, NY
$12000 – May 6, 2013 – New York, NY
$12000 – May 6, 2013 – New York, NY
$12000 – May 6, 2013 – New York, NY
$12000 – May 6, 2013 – New York, NY

Tummy Tuck Prices

$8000 – Aug 8, 1999 – New York, NY
$8000 – Aug 8, 1999 – New York, NY
$8000 – Aug 8, 1999 – New York, NY
$12000 – Oct 12, 1998 – NY, NY
$8000 – Aug 8, 1999 – nyc

Other Prices

$12000 – Oct 12, 1998 – NY, NY

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Doctor's answers

Question

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What is another option instead of a tummy tuck?

pouch under belly button
Apr 2, 2018

You have loose skin and weak muscles. No options will give you what you desire. Best go for the tummy tuck. Nothing to be afraid off. C sections that are done on a daily basis are more dangerous than a tummytuck. My advice to do the TT and be happy with the results.

Is it possible to make breasts closer together?

breasts apart
Apr 2, 2018

You will need a larger implant, capsulotomy to open the pocket more medially and superiorly and a lift. Quite achievable.

What kind of lift do I need ?

Breast ptosis
Apr 2, 2018

You would be an excellent candidate for combination of breast augmentation with implants and breast lift. You will have the size you want and the shape that is much more desirable. Real home run.

Is a mommy makeover (full TT, lipo, breast lift) plus a sliding genioplasty too much at once?

TT, lipo, lift and genioplasty all at once
Apr 2, 2018

It is quite a lot in one day however, if you are healthy and the doctor quotes the time in no more that 6 hrs it maybe be OK. However, each case is different and the extent of lipo and what type of genioplasty will be performed also matter. Nothing is a guarantee and all procedures have a risk involved. The longer the surgery the higher the risk. You should discuss the procedure and the risk with your doctor

I am scheduled for a BA on 4/11. I have a 1 year old who weighs 25lbs. How long is it normally until

lifting after BA
Apr 2, 2018

In my practice I suggest not to lift for 21/2 weeks. Reason being that any strain can cause a bleed in the breast tissue. After 21/2 weeks bleeds are less likely. However, best if you ask your doctor to clarify.

Is it okay to see an Aesthetician instead of a dermatologist for a peel?

Peels by aesthetician
Apr 2, 2018

Peels can be done by an aesthetician under doctor's supervision. However, not all aestheticians are good. So if your experience was not good go to a different doctor.

Can you have a breast augmentation if you are under anti-depressants?

breast augmentation in patient treated with antidepressants
Oct 27, 2017

You can definitely have breast augmentation if you take antidepressants. It might even help you to feel better about yourself. Antidepressants do not affect the surgery or the surgical outcome.

What kind of results could i expect if I just got Liposuction? Do I need a Tummy Tuck?

Is liposuction sufficient to get a good result
Oct 27, 2017

Looking at your pictures you definitely need a tummytuck. The scar is placed in the natural crease that a patient has anatomically. The placement of the scar is discussed with your doctor and can be modified according to patient's wishes. There is no set formula about setting scars for men and women. It is a decision between the patient and the doctor.

Are high profile breast implants better for petite women?

High profile implants for a short female
Oct 27, 2017

In my opinion not. If one is short with a short torso the best option is small implants with very natural slope. The bigger the implant and the more projecting they are the shorter the torso looks.

Does alloderm and strattice help eliminate capsular contracture?

Capsular contracture prevention
Oct 27, 2017

There is no guarantee that Alloderm or strattice will prevent capsular contracture. The reason is that we do not know for sure what actually causes CC. In some instances it does help but again many get capsular contracture in spite of using substances like alloderm.

5'8" and 110 pounds want 420cc HP - confused about size.

Confused about size-420cc
May 20, 2017

You need to decide how you want to look. Do you want to be big chested with a very full top of breast or about size C with a more natural slope type breast. Once you know that, you need to revisit a few plastic surgeons and have more discussion as to what will suit your goals best. You must decide on the size of breast you want and not be hung up on the number of CC in an implant.

10 months post-op: my breasts are not the same. What type of revision do I need?

Breasts are not the same. what type revision you need
May 20, 2017

Not sure if you were assymetric before your procedure or just after. Also not sure if you developed a capsule causing this. You need to be seen by your plastic surgeon again and discuss with him/her. If there is no capsule you may need a breast lift on the right side, however it will leave significant scars and your scars are prominent already. So best to see your plastic surgeon and discuss your options.

Implants going to be too small and narrow?

Implants too small and narrow
May 20, 2017

Breast implants either 290 up to 350 will enlarge you breasts significantly. Saline is great if it is placed under muscle. However, you may still have some ptosis (or sagging ) after the procedure. However, if you like the ptotic look then you will be OK with just the implants. You can always get the lift procedure later on if you wish. I do not think either of those implants your doctor suggested is too narrow. But I would rediscuss your concerns with him/her as he/she had the...

Round or ergonomic breast implants?

Round or ergonomic breast implants
May 20, 2017

In your situation, since you have a long distance from your nipples to the bottom of you breast crease, the round implant would be best.

Saggy breast with large nipples, how can I make them look full and natural?

saggy breasts with large nipples
May 20, 2017

The best procedure for you is breast lift with or without implants. However, it will leave scars. I do not think you will achieve your wish goal without scars.

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 11/26/2023