Plastic Surgeon Dr Blanton in Raleigh, North Carolina

Name: Matthew Blanton, MD
Last name: Blanton
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2012
Years experience: 11
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Specialists in Plastic Surgery
Address: 3633 Harden Rd.
Address suite: Ste. 200
Phone: +1 919-785-0505
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip Code: 27608
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Blanton offers a breadth of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures and works personally with each patient to help them improve their appearance and regain confidence. He is skilled in advanced cosmetic surgical procedures and non-surgical procedures to enhance the face, breast, and body.
Consulting Fees: 75$
Consultation note: Your cosmetic consult includes a one-hour session (and any additional consults) with Dr. Blanton.
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Rex Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, WakeMed Raleigh
Education: 
  • Medical: MD, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency: General Surgery, Indiana University Medical Center
  • Fellowship: Plastic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center

GPS coordinates on map: 35.8127717,-78.7022013

Primary location: 
Location name: Raleigh-Durham
State: NC
Country: US
Map point: 35.7797,-78.6434021

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/u/0/110322308636921660556

Treatments: 
  • Abdominal Etching
  • 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 Lift
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • CO2 Laser
  • CoolSculpting
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Drainless Tummy Tuck
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Embrace Scar Therapy
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Ideal Implant
  • Inspira Breast Implants
  • Jeuveau
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Surgery
  • Liposuction
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mentor Breast Implants
  • Microneedling
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Panniculectomy
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Strattice
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Ultherapy
  • Volbella
  • Voluma

RealSelf Info

Matthew Blanton, MD

Awards: 
  • Rex Hospital Plastic Surgery Division- President
  • Duke Raleigh Hospital- Plastic Surgery Resident Clinical Instructor
  • North Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons- Treasurer

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 6614
Answer count: 25
Review count: 32
5 star count: 9
Total star count: 9
Star rating: 3.7413554604784
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Jan 3, 2014
Profile modified: Nov 2, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jan 6, 2014
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Raleigh-Durham, NC, US. GPS coordinates: 35.7797,-78.6434021

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Implant Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • African American Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Jan 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 Augmentation (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)
  • Arm Lift (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)
  • Body Lift (Oct 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)
  • Facelift Revision (Feb 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 (Jun 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 (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 Lift (Mar 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 Augmentation (Nov 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 Lift with Implants (Jan 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 (May 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)
  • Tummy Tuck (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)
  • Breast Reconstruction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Nov 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, 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)
  • Tummy Tuck (Dec 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 Reduction (Aug 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (Jun 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 (Sep 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $7600 – Apr 24, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $6500 – Nov 13, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $6500 – Nov 13, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $6500 – Nov 13, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $6500 – Nov 13, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7600 – Apr 24, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7600 – Apr 24, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7600 – Apr 24, 2015 – Raleigh, NC

African American Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $6500 – Sep 2023 – Raleigh-Durham, NC
  • $6500 – Mar 2021 – Raleigh-Durham, NC
  • $6500 – Feb 2019 – Raleigh-Durham, NC
  • $6500 – Feb 2019
  • $6500 – Feb 2019

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $8500 – Jan 5, 2015 – Raleigh-Durham, NC
  • $7000 – Feb 3, 2014 – Raleigh, NC
  • $9700 – Apr 7, 2014 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7500 – Nov 16, 2015 – Raleigh-Durham, NC
  • $6000 – Dec 16, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $8300 – Mar 2, 2018 – Raleigh-Durham, NC
  • $7500 – Nov 16, 2015 – Raleigh-Durham, NC
  • $7500 – Nov 16, 2015 – Raleigh-Durham, NC
  • $5800 – Dec 23, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $5800 – Dec 23, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $8300 – Mar 2, 2018 – Raleigh-Durham, NC
  • $8500 – Jan 5, 2015 – Raleigh-Durham, NC
  • $8500 – Jan 5, 2015 – Raleigh-Durham, NC
  • $7500 – Nov 16, 2015 – Raleigh-Durham, NC
  • $7500 – Nov 16, 2015 – Raleigh-Durham, NC
  • $9700 – Apr 7, 2014 – Raleigh, NC
  • $9700 – Apr 7, 2014 – Raleigh, NC
  • $6000 – Dec 16, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $6000 – Dec 16, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7000 – Feb 3, 2014 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7000 – Feb 3, 2014 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7000 – Feb 3, 2014 – Raleigh, NC
  • $9000 – Feb 22, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $5800 – Dec 23, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $9000 – Feb 22, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $9000 – Feb 22, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $9000 – Feb 22, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $5800 – Dec 23, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $5800 – Dec 23, 2013 – Raleigh, NC

Body Lift Prices

  • $15000 – Oct 27, 2014 – Raleigh, NC
  • $15000 – Oct 27, 2014 – Raleigh, NC
  • $15000 – Oct 27, 2014 – Raleigh, NC
  • $15000 – Oct 27, 2014 – Raleigh, NC

Facelift Revision Prices

  • $10000 – Feb 4, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $10000 – Feb 4, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $10000 – Feb 4, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $10000 – Feb 4, 2015 – Raleigh, NC

Liposuction Prices

  • $5620 – May 18, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $5620 – May 18, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $5620 – May 18, 2015 – Raleigh, NC

Breast Lift Prices

  • $7000 – Mar 29, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7000 – Mar 29, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7000 – Mar 29, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7000 – Mar 29, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7000 – Mar 29, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7000 – Mar 29, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7000 – Mar 29, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7000 – Mar 29, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7000 – Mar 29, 2013 – Raleigh, NC

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

  • $11500 – Jan 12, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $11500 – Jan 12, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $11500 – Jan 12, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $11500 – Jan 12, 2015 – Raleigh, NC

Mommy Makeover Prices

  • $12750 – May 22, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $12750 – May 22, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $12750 – May 22, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $12750 – May 22, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $12110 – Aug 15, 2014 – Raleigh-Durham, NC
  • $12110 – Aug 15, 2014 – Raleigh-Durham, NC
  • $12110 – Aug 15, 2014 – Raleigh-Durham, NC

Breast Implants Prices

  • $6500 – Nov 25, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $6500 – Nov 25, 2013 – Raleigh, NC
  • $6500 – Nov 25, 2013 – Raleigh, NC

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $7000 – Jun 4, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7000 – Jun 4, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7000 – Jun 4, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7000 – Jun 4, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7000 – Jun 4, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $7000 – Jun 4, 2015 – Raleigh NC

Male Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $9000 – Feb 22, 2013 – Raleigh, NC

Facelift Prices

  • $8700 – Jun 10, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $8700 – Jun 10, 2015 – Raleigh, NC
  • $8700 – Jun 10, 2015 – Raleigh, NC

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Specialists in Plastic Surgery, PA, https://www.specialistsinplasticsurgery.com/
Address
3633 Harden Rd., Raleigh, North Carolina, US, 27607 (GPS coordinates: 35.8127717,-78.7022013)
Phone
+19197850505
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
Sep 23, 2016 / Mar 28, 2022

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Swelling and upper abdomen protruding – what could this be?
Swelling above navel
Dec 1, 2016
Thank you for your inquiry.

The issue you are having is dependent on the time course following your surgery. This could be related to normal postoperative soft tissue swelling, muscle/abdominal wall plication swelling. However, it could also be related to an abdominal wall buldge. The only way determine the true etiology is for you to contact your board-certified plastic surgeon for an exam. He or she will reassure you and provide the answer you are seeking.

Pre-op tests for healthy 60 year old for tummy tuck?
Medical clearance for tummy tuck in 6th decade
Nov 30, 2016
Thank you for your question. My suggestion is to arrange a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon near you to review your medical history and determine if further testing is needed. Generally, if you reasonably healthy the labs/EKG that you recently obtained should suffice.
Breast liposuction following tradtional breast reduction?
Too big after your reduction
Nov 29, 2016
Thank you for your question. The best way to decipher if your breasts are still too large for your frame is to check in with your plastic surgeon. The amount of tissue to be removed is usually discussed at your consultation and reviewed during your post-operative visits. Generally, doing liposuction after a reduction surgery will only slightly improve the results and reduce the size minimally. The integrity and quality of your skin will need to be assessed by the surgeon to determine…
Are my “wish pics” a truly attainable goal? Don’t want fake looking, just more prominent, fuller, f
Your “wish pics” are attainable
Oct 18, 2015
Thank you for your inquiry. Based on your photos and your mindset of wanting natural, fuller breast shape I believe your “wish pics” can be achieved. Having a discussion with the board-certified plastic surgeon, trying on various implants based on your body demensions, and visualizing your result with 3-D imaging will help you solidify your decision. Best of luck.
11 years post gastric bypass. Same weight for nearly 10 years. Began at 385, currently 255. Can tum
Gastric bypass weight loss and TT option
Oct 8, 2015
Congrats on the weight loss. Weight Plateauing after this surgery is common and this may be your situation. Removing the extra skin and contouring the abdominal muscles would benefit you. However, one cannot guarantee your back pain would improve. Seek out a board-certified plastic surgeon for a consult to go over your options and give you realistic expectations. Best of luck to you.
Should I wait until after kids to get Breast Augmentation?
Breast Augmentation, before or after pregnancy?
Oct 3, 2015
As you can see with the multiple answers on whether you should have breast augmentation prior to becoming pregnant again it is a personal choice. During the consultation you should able to discuss the pros/cons of breast aug during your transition time. Seek out a board-certified plastic surgeon to help you with this choice.
Am I a good candidate for a tummy tuck?
Weight loss and post-pregnancy abdomen
Sep 30, 2015
Thank you for your question and congrats on the weight loss. Based on your photo you seem to be a great TT candidate. If you’ve reached your goal weight seek out a board certified plastic surgeon for consultation.
Over the past 3 years I’ve given birth to two beautiful kids with c-section. My skin is very loose.
Loose skin equals tummy tuck
Aug 17, 2015
Congratulations on your two kids. Pregnancy tends to reek havoc on the abdominal wall resulting in skin stretch, muscle changes, and stretch marks. Reshaping the abdominal contour and restoring your appearance to its natural form should be your goal. Seek out a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.Best, Matt Blanton, MD
Breast lift or Breast Implants? My breast are saggy and not youthful but I don’t want to be bigger
Lift vs both aug + lift
May 20, 2015
A personal consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon should help with your dilemma. Based on your photos a lift is likely needed. I find patients in your situation usually decide on both an augment and lift to achieve their goal. Many patients also find the 3-D photo analysis (VECTRA) extremely beneficial in simulating these results. Best of luck.
Why after a full tummy tuck does it still look like I never had the procedure when I’m leaning forw
Sagging skin issue
May 10, 2015
You present a good example on why one can’t predict the skin elasticity after an abdominoplasty following massive weight loss. Without seeing your preop photos and examine you I can only guess you likely had horizontal and vertical skin excess requiring both a horizontal scar (you received this one) but a vertical scar as well. Some of my patients stage this because they initially hate the idea of the vertical scar. We’ll do the horizontal incision and abdominal wall plication first….
Im concerned with my breast development my cup size is a 32a and I’m 17 almost 18 is this normal? A
Has your breast development maxed out?
Jan 17, 2015
You pose a good question that I see all the time. Given your current age you most likely have completed your breast development. If you’re an A cup now you’ll likely stay an A cup. If you want to increase your bust size then my recommendation would be to seek out a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to perform an exam and discuss your breast augmentation options. Keep in mind that at 17yo you’ll need your parents approval if you desire to proceed with surgery.
Will my areola fill out after augmentation?
Will the nipple areola complex fill after augmentation
Jan 3, 2015
I agree that your breast appearance is well suited for breast augmentation. You have the typical breast deflation seen after having children and breast feeding (BTY, congratulations on your two children) and a breast augmentation would improve both your nipple-areola projection and overall breast shape. I’d recommend an evaluation by a board-certified plastic surgeon to go over the ideal implant choice and size so you can make a decision if a breast augmentation is right for you….
Breast Augmentation: What implants should I get?
Implant recommendation difficulty
Dec 24, 2014
Your question about what breast implants should you choose for breast augmentation is not that easy to answer. You are correct about the vast implant selections available and one can get boggled down with too many details over one manufacturer and implant style. Simply speaking you have to decide what works best for you. The best way to determine this is to seek a consultation from a board-certified plastic surgeon who is familiar with each implant style. During your consultation you’ll have…
How long should I be off work for Breast Lift w/o implants and Tummy Tuck?
Average time off from work following mommy makeover
Sep 11, 2014
You have brought up a very common question following the “mommy makeover” procedure that I routinely go over during the consultation. If you are combining both of your procedures you’ll conservatively need 2-3 weeks off from work. As for lifting restrictions check with your surgeon, but most likely it will be 6 weeks of no heavy lifting (i.e. nothing >10 lbs.). Best of luck to you and make sure to seek out a board-certified plastic surgeon.
I want a BBL but I’m afraid I’m too skinny. How much weight do I need to gain? I’m 5’3″ and weigh 1
Being slightly overweight helps with gluteal sculpting
Jul 11, 2014
There unfortunately is not a magic weight for patients seeking gluteal reshaping. The ideal patient for this procedure is typically slightly overweight…you don’t look the part. One has to possess enough “donor fat” to achieve an ideal gluteal shape. To be certain I’d recommend scheduling an appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Keep in mind this procedure involves a correction of proportions (i.e. liposuction of your love handles, inner and outer thighs, abdomen) followed by…

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Last updated on 11/26/2023