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Michael Burgdorf, MD, MPH

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
307 Southgate Ct, Ste. 100, Brentwood, Tennessee
(855) 823-9414
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5 | 67 Reviews
167 Questions Answered
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Post-Pregnancy Procedures

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Dr. Burgdorf is an exceptional, board-certified Nashville plastic surgeon dedicated to providing beautiful, natural-looking plastic surgery to the Nashville metro area and beyond. He is committed to developing an individual treatment plan that emphasizes quality and safety while addressing your aesthetic goals. Dr. Burgdorf has extensive training in the areas of plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and hand surgery. He continually follows the latest technological advances in order to remain on the leading edge of cosmetic surgery. No matter what your needs may be, Dr. Burgdorf and Music City Plastic Surgery offer the utmost in comfort and care.
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Breast Surgery

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Dr. Burgdorf is an exceptional, board-certified Nashville plastic surgeon dedicated to providing beautiful, natural-looking plastic surgery to the Nashville metro area and beyond. He is committed to developing an individual treatment plan that emphasizes quality and safety while addressing your aesthetic goals. Dr. Burgdorf has extensive training in the areas of plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and hand surgery. He continually follows the latest technological advances in order to remain on the leading edge of cosmetic surgery. No matter what your needs may be, Dr. Burgdorf and Music City Plastic Surgery offer the utmost in comfort and care.
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Skin Tightening

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MEET MICHAEL BURGDORF, MD, MPH
🩺16 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

I strive to deliver beautiful, natural looking results using my knowledge; skills and experience; integrity and character; commitment to excellence; a kind, caring, compassionate heart; and a strong faith. to the world of my practice and my patients.

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QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Why did my breast lift not work? (Photos)

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A breast lift with augmentation can be one of the most challenging procedures (both for the patient to undergo and for the surgeon to achieve the desired results).  There are many factors at play that may effect the results. Initial stretchability of the skin (having children can impact this, but so can fluctuations in weight and/or initial shape of the breasts), size of the implant, how tight skin is pulled effecting tension on the scars, amount of breast tissue, etc. It does appear that the implants are holding in a nice position, but that the skin has stretched past the bottom of the implants. This "residual droop" is one of the most difficult components to anticipate. Since this is a push/pull operation ( implants "pushing" out, while the breast lift "pulls" the tissue back in), there is a fine line to walk to get the perfect results. One newer component that might be helpful could include the use of Galatea scaffold that can strengthen the lower aspect of the tissue as this scaffold is reabsorbed  and broken down by the body into carbon dioxide and water. It has allowed the expected "residual droop" to be more regulated and controlled with more consistent results. Hope that helps

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Michael Burgdorf, MD, MPH

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

5 | 67 reviews

There are many factors to help determine the prefect breast size. One is the type of breast implant. The anatomically shaped or more form stable implants can be a nice option for very thin women, like yourself, who desire breast augmentation. These type of implants may mitigate the risks of showing the implants or looking too obvious.  I encourage you to visit a board certified plastic surgeon who has extensive experience with breast augmentation surgery. Good luck.

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Michael Burgdorf, MD, MPH

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

5 | 67 reviews

It is difficult to recommend an  implant from photos and height and weight measurements alone. Typically, when sizing a patient for the ideal size many variables are taken into consideration: Objective measurements of the breast, desired amounts of projection based on photos and drawings, quality of the skin (i.e. has there been much stretch on the tissue, is there drooping, etc.), as well as how the patient appears with different sized implants from a sizing system in place.  Try to find a board certified plastic surgeon who can run you through these steps to try to find YOUR ideal size. Good luck.

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Michael Burgdorf, MD, MPH

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

5 | 67 reviews

While I cannot pull up your picture, I can encourage you based on your time frame from surgery. Often it takes a month up to 3 or 6 months to see the final results from breast surgery. I agree with the other physicians who answered your question that during the initial period it is best to "wait and see" and allow proper time for healing to take place. Even if there is less than perfect results, the time for re-operation would not be in the initial healing phase. While it is easier said than done, try to remain calm and let time runs its course. Oftentimes, what we see and think as an imperfect result, may prove to end up as just fine with a tincture of time. Good Luck. 

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Michael Burgdorf, MD, MPH

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

5 | 67 reviews

Using sizers during surgery seems to be a personal decision by the surgeon. It is neither right nor wrong. I commonly will use sizers as the last piece of the puzzle to determine the perfect size for the patient. I also use objective measurements, patient desires and skin characteristics of the individual patient. The sizer helps demonstrate the tissue characteristics of individual breast once an implant is in place and allows for subtle changes to be made on the table, and NOT after the surgery is complete. It does not add much time or complexity to the surgery, and in my hands, has proven beneficial to get the exact size desired by the individual patient.

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Michael Burgdorf, MD, MPH

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

5 | 67 reviews
I agree with the others that this would require a physical examination to determine exactly what is causing this. It does sound like a possible umbilical hernia which an opening in the strength layer of your abdominal wall near your belly button. When your intestines poke out through the opening, the bulge is experienced. Pain may also be experienced during this as well. Typically, a simple repair could be undertaken to fix this.
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Michael Burgdorf, MD, MPH

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

5 | 67 reviews

Numb Foot After Botox Injection - Normal?

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Botox affects the muscles, not typically the sensory nerves. Numbness would be an unusual side effect and may not be related at all. Return to your injector for more specific treatment. 
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Michael Burgdorf, MD, MPH

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

5 | 67 reviews
I have not heard of this treatment. Be careful about "off label use" of any medication or toxin.
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Michael Burgdorf, MD, MPH

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

5 | 67 reviews
Depending upon the specific combination of surgeries you choose, it can take between a few days to a few weeks. For most of my patients who choose a Breast lift with Augmentation, a Tummy Tuck with Liposuction the healing time is close to 2-3 weeks.
After 48 hours, I encourage my patients to shower...which goes a LONG way towards helping them feel like themselves again. By the first week, they are close to resuming most normal activity and by two weeks they are well on their way to feeling close to normal.

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Michael Burgdorf, MD, MPH

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

5 | 67 reviews
Very often patients want to combine liposuction with a tummy tuck. This can be done, but on a limited basis and it has everything to do with blood flow. Liposuction can be pretty safely added to the flanks/hips areas to reduce the overhand of fat near the sides (the "muffin top"). However, liposuction in the front of the abdomen is not recommended because of potential problems to the blood flow here. This is the area that is brought downwards in a tummy tuck after the excess is removed. If liposuction is added here, it could disrupt the blood supply so much that you might have problems healing. Adding liposuction to a tummy tuck can increase the risks of complications, so visit an experienced board certified plastic surgeon for the best results.
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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Michael Burgdorf, MD, MPH reviews

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Breast Implant Revision

becc615

My implants immediately felt like I was born with them

So very happy!! I had saline implants from 21 years ago over the muscle. Dr. Burgdorf and his amazing team performed an implant exchange using silicone under the muscle which I was so nervous that my pain would be through the roof but it was the easiest experience and recovery ever. I also had liposuction all around my abdomen and flanks that I had been considering for about 20 years also, and I wish I had done both of these sooner. I’m so thrilled and ecstatic with my results! No more hiding under flowy shirts or being afraid to be in public in a bikini. All my clothes fit and I can get rid of the baggy shirts and wear crop tops if I want now! My implants immediately felt like I was born with them and not like a “foreign object”, and now they’re protected by my breast muscle plus I can do mammograms now since my tissue is above. I always had full trust in Dr. Burgdorf and his phenomenal team all the way through and after for checkups. He is the best of the best. After my surgery day I said I would do this again in a heartbeat and was up and moving around and just so happy with what I already saw. Huge confidence booster from pre surgery for myself. Thank you all for the wonderful results, your kindness, knowledge, and for your trust and care!! Xo

$5,100Bellafill

swb1204

I had expected the filler to be long lasting

Received injections on 4/2/21 & 5/4 2021. Minor bruising but otherwise looked pretty but by July most of filler had been adsorbed and wrinkle were almost as bad as prior to treatment. I was really disappointed in the results. I had expected the filler to be long lasting.

Liposuction

jsolnash

Dr. Burgdof is amazing he exceeded my expectations

Dr. Burgdof is amazing he exceeded my expectations! I’m a 32 year old male and he did liposuction on my chest, abdomen and flanks with a fat transfer to my butt. I’m so excited about my new body! If you are tired of stubborn fat pockets that the gym won’t fix, do yourself a favor and go see this amazing man!

Breast Augmentation

tammyr0809

Very Pleased!

I was very insecure about myself but Dr. Burgdorf and the staff made me feel extremely comfortable and were very informative. I didn’t even have any questions after the consultation. I’m very pleased with my results and I gained my confidence back. He does amazing work and it’s truly life changing. I couldn’t of asked for a better experience. I’m truly thankful. I highly suggest Music City Plastic Surgery!

Breast Implant Revision
KellyAvery

KellyAvery

The Best of the Best!

I chose Dr. Burgdorf because of his knowledge and experience with breast implant revision surgery. From the moment I stepped into the beautiful office at Music City Plastic Surgery until my 7-month follow up this week, I have never been more pleased or treated more like family. Chris at the front desk has a gorgeous smile that puts you right at ease. Haleigh is the best nurse you could ask for and always took care of anything I needed and is the absolute sweetest! Haleigh and Dr. Burgdorf moved me through the scheduling, pre-op, and post-op so smoothly. Dr. Burgdorf made me comfortable from the moment he walked in. He listened to what I wanted for my outcome and my concerns and was honest with me about what was possible, but he went above and beyond my expectations! He was caring, compassionate, and confident throughout the entire process. I am beyond pleased and overjoyed with my results! I look and feel amazing! Dr. Burgdorf and his staff are the best of the best!!!

Breast Augmentation

Jenna Johnson

Amazing experience, incredible results and care

Dr. Burgdorf and his staff were amazing to work with. They really listened to what I wanted and helped in making the decision that was the best, natural look for my body. Beyond happy with my results and the care they provide!!

Breast Reduction

Veronica919

Great Plastic Surgeon

Dr Burgdorf and his staff are patient, amicable and professional - I highly recommend Music City Plastic Surgery to anyone considering a procedure. I had breast reduction and am so pleased with the results so far and I’m only a few months post-op.

Breast Augmentation

LilaAGray

100x Times over

I have had the best possible experience with Dr. Burgdorf and his staff. From the moment I made my consultation the service was first class and they made me feel that I was just as important as any other patient. Each time I walk in the door I am greeted by name and seen rather promptly. I had a breast augmentation and am rather conservative but Dr. Burgdorf and his assistant Hayleigh made me feel at ease and safe. Just as anyone else my end result was really important to me. Dr. Burgdorf listened and understood my lifestyle and I could not be any happier with my results. I am so glad he is whom I trusted to do my procedure. I truly cannot say enough good things about him as a surgeon or his office staff. After consulting with several surgeons there is no doubt that Dr. Burgdorf was the absolute right choice. Thank you all so much for everything!

Breast Implants

hears

It is Never Too Late to Make Changes, Go for It!

Dr. Burgdorf and staff are great. I had been thinking of getting a breast enhancement off and on for years and finally did it and I am...well... over 49. It is never too late to make changes. I was fine before but on the small size. (32/34 A increased to a "full 34 C") My reservations, anticipation and being a bit nervous about the idea would keep me from doing so in the past, in addition, wondering if it was the right thing to do in altering my body from what I was first given. I did a lot of research (I have a Ph.D. so research I do and didn't take this lightly) and made my consultation meeting. The moment I walked into Dr. Burgdorf's office, I felt somewhat strange not being in a plastic surgeon's office before, however, every staff person made me feel at ease and comfortable. This type of attention continued from day one to each followup appointment. Dr. Burgdorf and his assistant took their time to listen and thoroughly answered my concerns. (I had my notebook and checklist full of questions). . They are personable and very professional. At this point I am only 3 months since surgery and doing great. I wanted a size that wasn't necessarily obvious and people who knew me would not be sure if I did something or not but that I looked great and it has given me more confidence in many ways. I didn't do this for anyone but myself and am glad I did. If you follow instructions before, during and after surgery, you'll be just fine. Thank you Dr. Burgdorf and staff.

Breast Reduction

teresakaminski

Dr. Burgdorf is the Best!

My experience without Dr. Burgdorf couldn’t have ben better! He has such a great bedside manner and makes sure all of my needs were being met! Throughout the whole process his entire staff made sure I was comfortable and that I felt welcomed!