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William F. DeLuca Jr, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
5 Ulenski Dr., Albany, New York
4.9 | 249 Reviews
339 Questions Answered
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QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Advice on my tubular breast correction. (Photo)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
Based on your photos you certainly have constricted breasts. The surgical approach is similar to that for a mild to moderate tuberous case. The lower pole is released through a periareolar incision and a dual plane augmentation performed. A small periareolar mastopexy may be required to properly place the NAC on the breast mound and help redirect it upwards but that would be better determined with an actual physical exam. I never place the implants totally subglandular since they do not look as natural over time. Best of luck.
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William F. DeLuca Jr, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 249 reviews

Why is only my top lip extremely swollen, bruised blue and bleeding red under the skin after Juvaderm lip injections? (photos)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
From your photos it appears that you have combination of over injection and post procedure bruising. It is unusual to require 3 injections in such a short period of time. Arnica may help, but the swelling has to run it's course over the next week or so.
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William F. DeLuca Jr, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 249 reviews

I have dense breast tissue. Will this be an issue for obtaining either silicone or gummy bear implants?

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
Dense breast tissue indicates a greater glandular component to the breast. Sometimes it can make mammograms a bite more difficult requiring additional studies, but should have no effect on obtaining breast implants. 
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William F. DeLuca Jr, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 249 reviews

Is there such a thing as too much lift? (Photo)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
Although it is possible to place the nipples too high on the breast mound, insufficient lift is a more common problem. In your case a Benelli lift would not be adequate. You would need implants to achieve the D cup size and probably an anchor lift . Based on an examination a vertical mastopexy may be an option.
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William F. DeLuca Jr, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 249 reviews

Can I just get lipo or would I need a TT? (Photo)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
There are two important factors in determining the need for a tummy tuck as opposed to liposuction alone. Excess skin and tissue related to pregnancy or weight loss are generally not improved significantly by liposuction of any type. Weakness to the abdominal musculuture and separation of the rectus muscle which likewise can be a result of pregnancy need to be treated with a surgical repair. In your case your photos demonstrate both situations making you a poor candidate for liposuction but a good one for a tummy tuck.
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William F. DeLuca Jr, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 249 reviews

Can a Breast Augmentation with tear drop implants WITHOUT the lift correct my tuberous breasts? (photos)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
In classic cases of tuberous breast deformity such as yours, it is impossible to obtain an ideal result (re: natural shape & symmetry) without the periareolar lift.

The issue with tuberous breasts is two fold. The constricted and narrow base is corrected with the lower pole release and a dual plane augmentation. The type of implant for this is really based on which one is preferred by the surgeon. This part of the correction is technique dependent not implant determined. After the release and augmentation is completed most surgeons sit the patient up during surgery to evaluate the position of the nipple areola. The conical puffiness still persists and if the procedure were to end at this point the result would certainly not be ideal.

The periareolar lift corrects the puffiness and places the NAC at a more preferable height on the breast mound. Over time the scars do quite well and patients similar to yourself can achieve excellent results. See link below for examples to a few.
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William F. DeLuca Jr, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 249 reviews

Are tear drop implants better than smooth round when there is very thin breast tissue, skeletal, and muscular asymmetry? (photo)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
Your question is excellent in that it creates a lively and thought provoking dialogue among experienced plastic surgeons. I am not a tremendous fan of the anatomic form stable implants for the reasons noted by some of the respondents ( lack of movement, need for perfect placement, and slight increase in firmness ). They are certainly well suited in reconstruction cases. In cases of asymmetric sternal prominence smooth round implants varying the volume as well as projection can usually give nice symmetry. Intraoperative sizing can also be very helpful for the surgeon to get the most ideal result. You are an excellent candidate for augmentation and should obtain a satisfying result.


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William F. DeLuca Jr, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 249 reviews

Do I have Tuberous Breasts? (Photo)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
You do not have tuberous breasts but they are asymmetric with a degree of ptosis. In order to achieve your desired result you would require implants and a circumareolar lift. This can be readily performed by a plastic surgeon experienced with your situation. Best of luck.
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William F. DeLuca Jr, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 249 reviews

Are my breasts tuberous? (Photo)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
There is certainly great variation when it comes to breast shape and size. In your case your breasts are by no means tuberous. There is a slight prominence of your NAC but completely within normal parameters. You can expect a very nice result from augmentation alone.
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William F. DeLuca Jr, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 249 reviews

Small breasts lift and augmentation? (Photo)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
You are never obligated to go larger than you wish. Some surgeons utilize a larger implant to lessen the amount of lifting necessary or place the implant in a completely sub glandular position. In your case you have a narrow base width and a relatively tight lower pole. Certainly treating you as a tubular case would be appropriate . Because your areolae are quite large for the breast surface area, in order to get a good reduction in their size a small vertical component would be beneficial
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William F. DeLuca Jr, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 249 reviews

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William F. DeLuca Jr, MD (retired)

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4.9
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Jenn Paone

I trust his judgment and expertise - couldn't be happier with results

After much research, I chose Dr. Deluca for my breast augmentation. I have to say, I am extremely glad I did! I was in and out for my surgery. He made me feel very comfortable. I knew that I was in good hands! I trusted his judgment and expertise and I couldn't be happier with my results. During my recovery process, if I had an issue or question I would call the office and a nurse would call back right away. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. I'm so glad I chose Dr. Deluca. It's a shame he is retiring from surgery this year because I would refer everyone to him!

Breast Augmentation

katiesm

Would do it all over again and wish I did it sooner

I had an excellent experience with Dr.DeLuca and his staff. I felt very comfortable from the moment I arrived and each visit since. Dr. DeLuca took the time to answer all my questions making me feel comfortable and confident in his ability to perform my surgery. He eased all my concerns throughout the process. I am so grateful to him for making me feel beautiful and confident again. I would do it all over again and I wish I did it sooner. I’m thrilled with the results and I know it will only get better. Thank you all!

$7,001Rhinoplasty

naydaiuto

Could not be happier! His work is art

Dr DeLuca really changed my life 1 week ago. I looked into other surgeons in the nyc area that would have cost much more and I’m so happy that I decided on him for one of the most complex cosmetic surgeries out there. I couldn’t ask for more as far as my results, and my swelling has not even subsided yet. I thankfully also knew I could trust him right off the bat; my sister had a breast augmentation with him 7 years ago, got pregnant shortly afterwards, was able to breastfeed with no issues, and her boobs still look amazing and natural today. His work is art!

$7,000Breast Augmentation

hdperrigo

Would Recommend 100%

From the moment I met Dr. Deluca and staff, I was welcomed and comforted by my hesitation about surgery. Words cannot express how thankful I am to him for such an awesome experience. This is the doctor to see, hands down.

$6,800Breast Augmentation

Gentle244201

Great Experience, Perfect Results!

Working with Dr. Deluca was a great experience! He did my rhinoplasty in 2018 and I was thrilled with the results, so I went back to see him for my breast augmentation. After having and breastfeeding 2 children I lost fullness and wanted that back; he answered all of my questions and offered his opinion when asked for it and he was very patient with me when I changed my mind a couple of times (even the day before surgery!) on the size. I went with his recommendation and could not be happier, it is exactly what I wanted and better than I could have imagined. He made the experience a pleasant one all around and even the healing wasn't as bad as I expected. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to make a change for themselves!

$9,500Breast Augmentation

sdonnarumma

Amazing surgeon with amazing results—was able to save me from a life long hip to hip scar

I had a BA and lipo performed. I had amazing results and it was such a pleasant experience. I explained what my goal was and Decided to go with his advice on size and profile. I could not be happier his recommendation, gave me exactly the look I was trying to achieve. Going into this process I was expected to need a full tummy tuck as well as lipo. Dr. Deluca was able to save me from a life long hip to hip scar and STILL achieved my goal of a flat stomach with only lipo. I had very minimal pain or discomfort. I am so ecstatic with my results.

Rhinoplasty

Philosophical1880

Rhinoplasty & Breast Augmentation with Dr. DeLuca

Dr. Deluca gives undivided attention, his entire staff is great & he has a calm attentive attitude. Dr. Deluca listened to me and I felt he understood my concerns. He was honest about what I could expect. He provides expert knowledge which reflects his skill level and experience which is why I will come back again and continue to refer my family and friends. I feel very safe in the future outcomes under his care.

$6,501Breast Augmentation
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lingf44

Breast Augmentation AA to C Cup

This is a surgery that I have been researching for 7 years. I knew as soon as I was 22 I was going to have silicone implants because I technically never fully developed breasts. I had visited two other doctors in Albany. They were Dr. Chao and Dr. Gannon. Both were probably great surgeons but Dr. Chao told me I had tuberous breasts and Dr. Gannon recommended implants that were more prone to causing a cancer that runs in my family history. When I found Dr. Deluca I was more than pleased with the extremely nice and helpful staff, and Dr. Deluca's clear successfulness of being a plastic surgeon. I chose to book a consultation with Dr. Deluca because of his before and after gallery of breast augmentations he has done in the past, and every photo was incredible! During my first appointment with Dr. Deluca he corrected Dr. Chao's mistake of saying I have tuberous breasts because Dr. Deluca is one of the best tuberous breast correction surgeons on the east coast and he knew what was and was not a tuberous breast. I could clearly tell Dr. Deluca was the right surgeon for me after the first consultation. I told him I wanted a full C cup and he was very honest with me and told me the most he could fit in me with my small amount of breast tissue is 375cc. He decided to do a dual plane placement, which created under boob that I did not have. in addition to Dr. Deluca creating the perfect plan for my surgery, his secretory Pati is amazing. She is so genuine and will work with you with anything you need, whether it's payment help or booking dates, she is extremely flexible and kind to all of her clients. The day of surgery went so well. He came in and marked me and I was off to the OR. I woke up with boobs!!! They made everything go so smooth and easy the I have no worries when I need to get them redone in about 10 years. I am 3.5 weeks out now and they are so perfect and they look so natural. I'm so thankful for Dr. Deluca's skill and if I could give him 10 stars I would.

$6,500Breast Augmentation

username9222020

So happy I did it! Better than I could have imagined!

Had such a great experience with Dr.DeLuca. Felt very supported by him and his practice which has helped me to remain confident and relaxed throughout the experience. Currently 3-weeks post-op and I am so happy with the results. Better than I could have imagined! Absolutely would recommend him and his practice.

Mommy Makeover

raelynsaunders

Friendly and Professional

Dr. DeLuca was very pleasant along with is friendly, helpful staff. I felt very comfortable and confident with Dr. Deluca right from the very beginning at my consultation. Very happy with my results. Highly recommend Dr. DeLuca .