Doctor Ness Plastic Surgeon in Wayzata, Minnesota 55391

Name: John Allan Ness, MD (retired)
Last name: Ness
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1998
Years experience: 25
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Omni Cosmetic
Address: 935 Wayzata Blvd. E
Address suite: Ste. 200
Phone: +1 763-559-4500
City: Wayzata
State: Minnesota
Zip Code: 55391
Country: US
Additional Address: Sartell, Minnesota
Statement: I am a triple board certified plastic surgeon with years of experience in facial and body procedures. My success with happy patients is directly related to the great communication & time invested during the consultation. Meeting your expectations with beautiful results is so rewarding.
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges
  • Maple Grove Hospital, North Memorial, WestHealth, Centra Care Health Plaza, and Abbott Northwestern
Education
  • Undergraduate: Bethel College
  • Medical: MD, University of Minnesota
Postdoc Training
  • Internship: Loyola University of Chicago, 1991
  • Residency: Plastic Surgery, University of California, Davis, Medical Center, 1998
  • Fellowships:
  • Facial Plastic Surgery, University of California, Davis, Medical Center, 1993
  • Cleft & Craniofacial Surgery, Australian Craniofacial Institute, South Australia, 1996

John Allan Ness, MD

Member of
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

GPS coordinates on map: 44.9707239,-93.4814239

Primary location
Location name: Minneapolis
State: MN
Country: US
Map point: 44.9775,-93.26439667

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/101495923692286172566/about

Treatments
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • Arm Lift
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Belly Button Surgery
  • 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 Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Lift
  • Calf Implant
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Cleft Lip And Palate Repair
  • CO2 Laser
  • Dermabrasion
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Genioplasty
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Halo Laser
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Juvederm
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Pixel Laser
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Retin-A
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • RHA Collection Fillers
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scar Removal
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Septoplasty
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Vaser Liposuction
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.8
Profile views: 29104
Answer count: 62
Review count: 104
1 star count: 2
2 star count: 1
5 star count: 23
Total star count: 26
Star rating: 3.9278474998804
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Mar 20, 2009
Profile modified: Mar 9, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: Yes
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Oct 1, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Minneapolis, MN, US. GPS coordinates: 44.9775,-93.26439667

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Mommy Makeover (Feb 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 Augmentation (Mar 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • diVa Vaginal Laser (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 (Sep 2019) – 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 Fat Transfer (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)
  • Facelift (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Dec 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Jan 2020) – 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)
  • Rhinoplasty (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Thigh Lift (Sep 2019) – 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 2019) – 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 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Jan 2018) – 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)
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Halo Laser (Sep 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Nov -0001) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift (Oct 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 with Implants (Nov 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 (Aug 2017) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Mommy Makeover Prices

  • $13750 – Feb 29, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $15000 – Jan 28, 2020
  • $12250 – Feb 19, 2014 – Sartell, MN
  • $12000 – Feb 10, 2014 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $22272 – Sep 30, 2020
  • $22272 – Sep 30, 2020
  • $22272 – Sep 30, 2020
  • $15000 – Jan 28, 2020
  • $15000 – Jan 28, 2020
  • $17500 – Oct 2, 2013 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $11500 – Jun 18, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $12250 – Feb 19, 2014 – Sartell, MN
  • $13750 – Feb 29, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $15000 – Feb 29, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $15000 – Feb 29, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $12000 – Feb 10, 2014 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $13000 – Feb 10, 2014 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $130000 – Feb 10, 2014 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $130000 – Feb 10, 2014 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $17500 – Oct 2, 2013 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $17500 – Oct 2, 2013 – Minneapolis, MN

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $6500 – Mar 24, 2014
  • $7559 – Apr 28, 2021
  • $11250 – Oct 14, 2019
  • $7400 – Sep 2023
  • $10000 – Jun 18, 2013 – Minnesota, MN
  • $8000 – Jan 28, 2014 – Minnetonka, MN
  • $5999 – Sep 2023 – Plymouth, MN
  • $8199 – Apr 24, 2017
  • $7559 – Apr 28, 2021
  • $7559 – Apr 28, 2021
  • $6500 – Mar 24, 2014
  • $6500 – Apr 3, 2019
  • $6500 – Apr 3, 2019
  • $11250 – Oct 14, 2019
  • $10000 – Jun 18, 2013 – Minnesota, MN
  • $11250 – Oct 14, 2019
  • $6200 – Feb 17, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $7400 – Sep 2019
  • $7400 – Aug 2019
  • $5999 – Oct 2018 – Plymouth, MN
  • $8199 – Apr 24, 2017
  • $8200 – Apr 24, 2017
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6200 – Feb 17, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $6200 – Feb 17, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $6200 – Feb 17, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $6200 – Feb 17, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $6200 – Feb 17, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $6200 – Feb 17, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $6200 – Feb 17, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $6200 – Feb 17, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $6200 – Feb 17, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $6200 – Feb 17, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $6200 – Feb 17, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $6200 – Feb 17, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $6200 – Feb 17, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $8000 – Jan 28, 2014 – Minnetonka, MN
  • $10000 – Jun 18, 2013 – Minnesota, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $6000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $7000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Plymouth, MN

Facelift Prices

  • $12500 – Jan 2023 – Minneapolis, MN

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $100 – Sep 2023
  • $9000 – Jul 15, 2020
  • $8000 – Jan 4, 2018
  • $9000 – Nov 30, -0001 – Wayzata
  • $7000 – Dec 14, 2015 – Wayzata, MN
  • $5500 – Aug 4, 2014 – Wayzata, MN
  • $8200 – Jun 10, 2019
  • $8500 – Sep 27, 2017 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $100 – Feb 2022
  • $10500 – Apr 12, 2021
  • $10500 – Apr 12, 2021
  • $10500 – Apr 12, 2021
  • $100 – Sep 2021
  • $100 – Sep 2021
  • $100 – Sep 2021
  • $100 – Aug 31, 2021
  • $9000 – Jul 15, 2020
  • $9000 – Jul 15, 2020
  • $9000 – Jul 15, 2020
  • $9000 – Jul 15, 2020
  • $8000 – Jan 4, 2018
  • $8200 – Jun 10, 2019
  • $8200 – Jun 10, 2019
  • $8200 – Jun 10, 2019
  • $8200 – Jun 10, 2019
  • $8200 – Jun 10, 2019
  • $8200 – Jun 10, 2019
  • $8200 – Jun 10, 2019
  • $8200 – Jun 10, 2019
  • $8200 – Jun 10, 2019
  • $8200 – Jun 10, 2019
  • $8200 – Jun 10, 2019
  • $8000 – Jan 4, 2018
  • $9000 – Nov 30, -0001 – Wayzata
  • $8500 – Sep 27, 2017 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $5500 – Aug 4, 2014 – Wayzata, MN
  • $7500 – Mar 4, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $7500 – Mar 4, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $7000 – Dec 14, 2015 – Wayzata, MN
  • $7000 – Dec 14, 2015 – Wayzata, MN
  • $7000 – Dec 14, 2015 – Wayzata, MN

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

  • $5000 – Nov 12, 2013 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $10831 – Jul 5, 2021
  • $10200 – Jul 5, 2021
  • $10200 – Jul 5, 2021
  • $10831 – Jul 5, 2021
  • $10831 – Jul 5, 2021
  • $10200 – Jul 5, 2021
  • $5000 – Nov 12, 2013 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $10830 – Jul 5, 2021
  • $10830 – Jul 5, 2021
  • $10830 – Jul 5, 2021
  • $9330 – Jul 5, 2021
  • $9500 – Jul 2, 2018
  • $5000 – Nov 12, 2013 – Minneapolis, MN

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $8000 – Sep 2023 – Wayzata, MN
  • $4900 – Apr 14, 2014 – Wayzata, MN
  • $8000 – Apr 2021 – Wayzata, MN
  • $8000 – Jan 2017 – Wayzata, MN
  • $8000 – Jan 2017 – Wayzata, MN
  • $4900 – Apr 14, 2014 – Wayzata, MN
  • $4900 – Apr 14, 2014 – Wayzata, Mn.

Thigh Lift Prices

  • $15800 – Sep 11, 2019
  • $14500 – Sep 29, 2014 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $15800 – Sep 11, 2019
  • $15800 – Sep 11, 2019
  • $15800 – Sep 11, 2019
  • $14500 – Sep 29, 2014 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $14500 – Sep 29, 2014 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $14500 – Sep 29, 2014 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $14500 – Sep 29, 2014 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $14500 – Sep 29, 2014 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $14500 – Sep 29, 2014 – Minneapolis, MN

Breast Lift Prices

  • $8800 – Oct 9, 2017 – Wayzeta, MN
  • $6800 – Aug 29, 2017 – Wayzata, Mn
  • $6800 – Aug 29, 2017 – Wayzata, Mn
  • $8800 – Oct 9, 2017 – Wayzeta, MN
  • $8800 – Oct 9, 2017 – Wayzeta, MN
  • $6800 – Aug 29, 2017 – Wayzata, Mn

Breast Implants Prices

  • $5500 – Jul 13, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $6200 – Jun 8, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $6200 – Jun 8, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $5500 – Jul 13, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $5500 – Jul 13, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $6200 – Jun 8, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $6200 – Jun 8, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $8000 – Nov 20, 2013 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $8000 – Nov 20, 2013 – Minneapolis, MN

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $8500 – Oct 6, 2014 – Wayzata, MN
  • $8700 – Sep 2023 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $18345 – Oct 23, 2013 – Minnetonka, MN
  • $8500 – Sep 2023 – Plymouth, MN
  • $8900 – Apr 9, 2020
  • $8900 – Apr 9, 2020
  • $8900 – Apr 9, 2020
  • $9500 – Apr 4, 2019
  • $9500 – Apr 4, 2019
  • $9500 – Apr 4, 2019
  • $9500 – Apr 4, 2019
  • $9500 – Apr 4, 2019
  • $9500 – Apr 4, 2019
  • $8500 – Oct 2018 – Plymouth, MN
  • $8500 – Oct 6, 2014 – Wayzata, MN
  • $8500 – Oct 6, 2014 – Wayzata, MN
  • $8700 – Aug 2015 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $8200 – Oct 24, 2014 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $8610 – Nov 20, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $8500 – Oct 6, 2014 – Wayzata, MN
  • $8500 – Oct 6, 2014 – Wayzata, MN
  • $8200 – Oct 24, 2014 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $8610 – Nov 20, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $8610 – Nov 20, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $8610 – Nov 20, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $18345 – Oct 23, 2013 – Minnetonka, MN
  • $8610 – Nov 20, 2013 – Plymouth, MN
  • $8500 – Mar 2012 – Plymouth, MN
  • $8500 – Mar 2012 – Plymouth, MN

Juvederm Prices

  • $1400 – Jun 30, 2016 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $1400 – Jun 30, 2016 – Minneapolis, MN
  • $1400 – Jun 30, 2016 – Wayzata

Body Lift Prices

  • $18000 – Dec 31, 2014 – Wayzata, MN
  • $18000 – Dec 31, 2014 – Wayzata, MN
  • $18000 – Dec 31, 2014 – Wayzata, MN
  • $18000 – Dec 31, 2014 – Wayzata, MN
  • $13000 – Mar 6, 2013 – Minneapolis, MN

Liposuction Prices

  • $3800 – Jun 7, 2017 – Minnesota, MN
  • $3800 – Jun 7, 2017 – Minnesota, MN

Eyelid Surgery Prices

  • $6000 – Jun 10, 2015 – Wayzata, MN
  • $6000 – Jun 10, 2015 – Wayzata, MN

Mini Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $17700 – Mar 9, 2020
  • $17700 – Mar 9, 2020
  • $17700 – Mar 9, 2020
  • $17700 – Mar 9, 2020

Other Prices

  • $7000 – Aug 2, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $7000 – Aug 2, 2016 – Wayzata, MN
  • $8500 – Oct 6, 2014 – Wayzata, MN
  • $8500 – Oct 6, 2014 – Wayzata, MN
  • $8000 – Jan 28, 2014 – Minnetonka, MN
  • $8000 – Jan 28, 2014 – Minnetonka, MN
  • $10000 – Jun 18, 2013 – Minnesota, MN

Nose Surgery Prices

  • $7000 – Aug 2, 2016 – Wayzata, MN

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
42yr old woman with heavy jowls and neck sagging – would a mid facelift be adequate to correct this
Facelift
Jun 21, 2022
Facelift surgery can address loosened and sagging skin while tailoring and removing the excess skin. High SMAS facelift surgery addresses soft tissue changes within the mid-face, the lower face along the jawline and jowls, and neck excess. It is best to consult a surgeon to determine which facelift techniques might be best for you and to find out if you are a candidate for surgical procedure that will address your areas of concern.
What can I do to rejuvenate my face after losing over 100 lbs (fillers not enough, need next steps)
Facelift Surgery
Jun 28, 2021
Commonly, dramatic weight loss can have the unwanted consequence of increased facial skin excess and skin laxity. One of the more unfortunate consequences of massive weight loss is facial volume loss or facial deflation. Facelift surgery can address loosened and sagging skin while tailoring and removing the excess skin. While liposuction can remove specific or residual fat excess, skin excess is best treated via surgical removal. Perhaps ironically, some patients benefit from autologous fat…
Is a facelift with Lupus possible?
Facelift Surgery
Jun 28, 2021
Lupus is one of many chronic illnesses that can be well controlled in some patients. Many patients with auto-immune or other chronic conditions can become candidates for surgery and some disease would not entirely exclude a patient from the potential to undergo facelift surgery. It is important to seek proper evaluation and medical clearance by your overseeing physician(s) (e.g. rheumatologist), and it is best to consult a surgeon, to determine if you are a candidate for safe surgery.
Dissolving fillers prior to facial plastic surgery consultation or surgery?
Fillers & Surgery
Jun 28, 2021
In some patients, Vollure XC can last up to 18 months. Although a hyaluronic acid dermal filler such as Vollure XC can be dissolved with Hyaluronidase, this enzyme would have no impact on fat tissue. Fat tissue would need a different type of product like Kybella to destroy or impact the actual fat cells. Having only had 1ml of Vollure XC filler injected into the chin region, two years ago, it would be highly unlikely to have any issues with proceeding with a facelift, necklift, and/or chin…
Types of facelifts longevity?
Facelift Surgery
Jun 28, 2021
When it comes to facelift surgery there are various types and techniques that come into play. It has often been said that “you get what you pay for.” A little lift, sometimes referred to as a “short-scar” technique, will often result in a little improvement. Sometimes, this kind of little improvement does not meet the patient’s individual goals or expectations. There are many considerations to an individual’s surgical plan. Traditional facelift surgery intends to target lifting of the lowe…
How do people with dry eyes have a facelift?
Dry Eyes + Facelift Surgery
Jun 28, 2021
Facelift surgery itself does not involve the eye regions and therefore does not impact dry eyes. With that being said, it is not uncommon for facelift patients to consider adding other simultaneous facial surgery such as blepharoplasty as additional procedures can help enhance the effect of facelift surgery. With a high-SMAS facelift technique, the surgeon is also lifting the mid-face which can help to increase support to the lower eyelid area and decrease the downward drag on the lower lid…
Why do opinions vary from doctor to doctor regarding the best treatment for loose neck skin and jow
One Size Does Not Fit All
Jun 16, 2021
Facelift surgery does not have a one size fits all approach. In fact, facial rejuvenation surgery is very nuanced. The best facelift surgeries tend to be the least detectable. Most people do not want to hear, “What happened to that person’s face?!?” Surgeons are not all alike and they have trained in differing technique and have different philosophies on facial aging. Facelift surgery is both an art and a science. Believe it or not, when it comes to facelift surgery, there are various types…
Is it better to get under eye filler before or after a facelift?
Filler & Facelift Surgery
Jun 16, 2021
When patients are considering surgery to correct their eyelid hollows or tear troughs, along with a facelift, an increasingly popular option is to skip the eye filler and use autologous fat grafting or AFG. AFG is actually a fat transplant where fat is moved for one area of the body to another. It is especially good for the eye area because it is naturally occurring in the body and more forgiving, even when it is layered. One untoward consequence of filler in the lower eyelid areas is that…
Why do some people’s neck appear wider after a facelift?
Neck Width
Jun 16, 2021
Facelift surgery addresses loosened and sagging skin and skin excess is tailored and removed from the neck. Facelift surgery itself does not involve adding volume to the neck region and therefore does not change a patient’s neck width. Our high-SMAS technique will result in sculpting and reshaping of the neck and an overall reduction in skin excess and neck fullness. Almost every patient will have some degree of bruising and swelling after surgery. Gravity tends to pull the swelling down, s…
Should I get a facelift?
Facelift
Jun 16, 2021
There is no “right age” for a facelift. When a patient’s skin begins to sag and loosen, it can be best solved with facelift surgery. Facelifts can be tailored to meet the unique goals of individual patients. “Skin age” is a big factor when considering facelift surgery. Some people just have really poor genetics and they develop a “double-neck” even in their 30’s. Liposuction can remove the fat excess but sometimes there is poor elasticity and a plan to reduce the skin excess will often need…
Procedures to remove skin from abdomen around belly button instead of huge TT scar?
The truth about tummy tuck options
Oct 4, 2019
Thank you for your great questions. It is common for patients to be concerned about incisions, scars, and recovery from a tummy tuck. We are frequently asked about non-surgical options and we understand when patients ask if there is any alternative that could provide a similar result. Unfortunately, we have been unimpressed with nonsurgical skin tightening procedures at this point in time. There is a lot of interest in radiofrequency or laser tightening but every patient that we…
Can procedures be combined? (breast/arm lifts) or ( tummy tuck/ thigh lifts)? Which combos for the
Surgical procedures can be combined
Oct 4, 2019
First, we’d like to congratulate you on your weight loss success! Just wow! Some of our most favorite patients are those who have done the hard work and figured out the weight loss plan that works for them. We often see patients before they’ve lost 50 or 100 or 140 pounds and our options are more limited and their chances for a safe and optimal result are not as favorable as someone who has lost the weight first. Surgery then becomes the reward for all of their hard work (rather tha…
How can I fix my nose? Can my bulbous tip be made thinner?
Fixing your nose with Rhinoplasty
Oct 1, 2019
Thank you for sharing your photos!

They demonstrate notable asymmetry of the nose, nostrils and face. This type of nasal tip is often described as parenthetically shaped which is why it has a “bulbous” or amorphous appearance. This is often caused by the lower cartilages turning up creating a ( ) shape. The nose isn’t necessarily bent- but the two sides have very different lengths. The nostrils sit at different levels. I believe that your concerns are valid, and a…

Rhinoplasty Recovery Time and Downtime?
Rhinoplasty Recovery and Downtime
Oct 1, 2019
This is the one question asked by every patient I see. It’s so important to know what you can expect. Rhinoplasty procedures vary significantly from one patient to the next, however the splint/bandages that are placed onto the nose immediately following the procedure almost always remain on the nose for the first full week. Very commonly, black eyes accompany the splint, adding to the reason this first week is quite anti-social for patients. Pain isn’t typically the most com…
I’m not satisfied with the simulation for rhinoplasty. What is your opinion please – especially the
Rhinoplasty and Simulation Imaging
Oct 1, 2019
Thank you for sharing this feedback regarding simulations and asking for feedback.

We view the simulation tool as a communication tool during a consultation- to look for feedback like yours from my patients which allows us to understand the unique goals and appearance each patient hopes to achieve. Every single patient has different goals for their rhinoplasty procedure. Our goal is to understand each patient’s unique expectations in order to improve the communication about their a…

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