Jeffrey M. Hartog, DMD, MD

Dr. Hartog and the staff at Bougainvillea Clinique were so welcoming and helpful during my entire experience, and so were the nurses at the Surgery Center right next door where my procedures took place. Bronwyn answered every question I had & accommodated my complicated schedule. Eric was amazing to have by my side helping Dr. Hartog perform the procedures, and the anesthesiologist was wonderful as well. They all made me feel so at ease. I had a recessed chin which caused my submental area to look fat & I also had a hooked nose. Dr. Hartog is an artist. He reconstructed my facial structure, removed the fat under my chin, & straightened out my nose & septum allowing me to breathe better. The results are truly nothing short of a miracle & I'll be forever thankful I chose Dr. Hartog.

Dr. Jeffrey Hartog is an excellent surgeon. I have had multiple surgical procedures performed by him over three decades and have always been delighted with the results. Though Dr. Hartog is an expert in multiple types a procedures, he is an extraordinary choice for any facial procedure as in addition to being a plastic surgeon he is also trained maxillofacial surgeon. Most patients are unaware of the fact that Dr. Hartog has done significant charity work as a surgeon, repairing facial deformations and cleft palettes for improvised children in third world countries. It is an added bonus to have found a great surgeon who is also a compassionate human being making a difference.

Having tuberous breasts affected my self esteem and made me feel less than. And as a result I settled for less in relationships. I finally had the means to correct my breasts and after literally years of research and weighing the pros and cons I contacted Dr. Jeffrey Hartog's office and set up a consult. I originally wanted breast implants but he explained to me that I had insufficient breast tissue to accomodate an implant and he suggested a donut lift with fat transfer. Size was not the issue for me, I just wanted perky symmetrical breasts with a proportionate areola so I took his suggestion and had the surgery yesterday. He harvested fat from my tummy, thighs, flanks and back via lipsuction gave me a lift and filled my breast with as much fat as he felt comfortable with. The pain in the breast area is tolerable, the worse is the lipo. It feels like I had the toughest workout and then got beat up and then fell down a flight of stairs. I am sore and bruised and I have to wear a compression garment and hose. I had my post op today and it went well. They look a little scary but I am pleased with them so far. I will post an update next week with more pics. Updated on 18 Jul 2019: So I had my one week post op. My boobs have gone down significantly so I am afraid I won't retain much. But they are still 100 percent improved from my before. I was told my healing is right on schedule. No need for the compression hose, but I still need to wear the girdle. Pain is really tolerable but still some discomfort. I am only taking the pain pills at night. Still aches from lipo but the bruises are not as bad as they look. He didn't take much from my tummy and I am sad about that. I am just using the surgical tape now on the aereolas. They stay on for 5 to 7 days. Had I known I would have taken pics before so you all could see the nipple incision. Not gonna lie they look bad. Frankenboob bad, but she said that was normal and that the puckering will smooth out and I can discuss scar therapy at my one month post op.

Work out every day, but was not happy with stubborn fat on flanks and stomach. Consulted Dr. Hartog about lipo, but he gave me an honest advice, about the options I had. He said lipo will give you faster results, but that I was a good candidate for coolscupting which was less envasive. I chose coolscupting and are very happy with my results!

I try to workout 4-5 times a week and relatively eat healthy but I still had this area of stubborn fat on my lower stomach that always bothered me. I decided to try CoolSculpting and was so impressed by my results! CoolSculpting got rid of the bulge on my stomach that diet and exercise couldn’t. I would recommend CoolSculpting to all of my friends.

I have to say my hole experience from day one until now and I’m 1 week 4 day post op has been great the staff r really nice and the surgical team was phenomenal and the anesthesiologist was the best ...dr was great just love him I’m so glad I went to him my hole experience was very great if I had to do it all over again he would be the dr I go to thank you all for everything ????

I am SO happy I chose Dr. Hartog to perform my breast augmentation! I'm just over 6 weeks post-op and I'm so in love with my new breasts. I flew in from Vancouver, Canada, because I read so many great reviews on him and loved his before and after photos and I was not disappointed. His staff and nurse, Karen, made me feel so at ease the entire process and always answered any questions that I had in a timely manner. They were very professional and the facility was extremely clean. I found Dr Hartog to be very kind and patient, and he provided me with great advice on sizing. They have followed up with me twice since my surgery to check in on how I'm healing and I am blown away by the service they've provided me with - very caring and attentive. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr Hartog to anyone who's looking to get a breast augmentation - he is amazing! Thank you Dr Hartog!

I have consulted with 2 other plastic surgeons before decided on Dr. Hartog. He addressed the concerns I had and didn't "sell" me on anything else other than what I came in to discuss. He gave me the realistic low-down, which I appreciated and anticipated. We were on the "same page." I am a 46 year old mom of 6 children, including a set of full term twins born when I was 39. My concerns are the thigh/flank fat pockets that were not present before the twins. I simply want my jeans/skirts to fit better. I feel confident they will when these small pockets of fat are removed via lip with Dr. Hartog. To note: my stomach has stretch marks but no sagging of skin, and certainly no apron of excess skin. There is no need for a tummy tuck, with added risk, long incision, and recovery process. Other surgeons brought the subject up, which did not sit well with me. I am athletic to an extent. I run 15 miles each week, use arms weights, and do squats. I was afraid these fat pockets were here to stay, until I research liposuction options. I look forward to my surgery with Dr. Hartog on November 13th. My preop is scheduled for October 30th, and will update with my progress and final review in good time. So far, Dr. Hartog is 5 stars for me, just with the the consultation and plan presented. Staff was amazing and informative. Updated on 28 Nov 2018: Inner and outer thigh and flank/sides (waist as well). Lots of bruising of course, but already loving results at 2 weeks post! The added pictures have spanned across these last two weeks. I’ve added in order. I included another before picture. Lots of soreness of course. Wearing compression 23/7 Dr. Hartog addressed the flanks and even upper waist side to blend. I’m very pleased so far. The day of surgery was the worst, post anesthesia was brutal. IV and gas sedation. Pain was very tolerable. I had quite a bit a of back pain (one spot in back towards side) up until 2 weeks post. I’m thinking it was related to a muscle issue. It was annoying because I felt pretty good everywhere else. Now, I have some “pulling” sensation in my inner thighs area. It’s more intense after sitting for a few minutes, then standing. Massaging and stretching has helped a bit. I’m hoping it resolves soon. I’m a teacher and took the 4 days off before Thanksgiving break, which gave me a full 13 days off work for recovery. So far, so good. I will make updates from time to time, and include a final before/after. Updated on 20 Dec 2018: I will add a current after in another update. Updated on 20 Dec 2018: Updated on 20 Dec 2018: I plan on using my wooden roller massagers and firming cream to improve skin tone and reduce appearance of cellulite. I just don’t have the time (working twin-mom), and I’m not sure how effective endermologie is, but will do more research. I did enjoy the process and the massage lady; she’s fabulous. I loved chatting with her. I’m 5 weeks post lipo on my outer/inner thighs and flanks (entire side waist). Updated on 2 Jan 2019: After researching Endermologie online, I came to learn more about cupping massage. From what I learned, I can acheive the same results as the Endermologie, without the hefty price tag and having to make appointments. I bought my cup set and grapeseed massage oil on Amazon. I think both together were about $15. Cheap! I have just added this to my routine, every couple days. I am focusing on my thighs (outer, inner, front, and back...the whole dang thigh). I am hoping that this will help a bit with the cellulite I have, and make my skin as good as it can be at 46 years old. So far, I am pleased. I have also started cupping my face and love the results so far. It has now become a part of my routine. Time will tell if there are any real benefits to cupping. Lipo update: I am scheduled for my final post op, 3 months post, on February 13. I plan to provide my final before and after pictures here. I am over the moon with my results! My saddlebags are gone and my waist is much smaller (that was a bonus). I should have done this 5 years ago! Thank you for reading! Please feel free to inbox me questions, should you have any. I try to check back when I think of it. I know that I appreciated the experiences shared here and on the Tube. It was helpful to know what to expect. XOXO Updated on 2 Mar 2019: I started doing more squats and already see my bum rounding out some (see the side view). I didn’t have any fat added or removed from my bum. Lipo was done on saddlebags, inner thigh and flanks. Squats work, and this was just after 4 weeks of doing 25 squats in the morning and 25 at night. I’ve now added weights. Squats make a difference! I continue I run about 15 miles every weekend. I really need to work on my diet :-/ I would like lose 10lbs. For those interested. I was 156 prelipo and 147 now. I think 5lbs was from lipo and the rest from small improvements with exercise and diet. I just love junk food. Updated on 17 Jan 2022: Here we are, 3 years later....I am seeing an othopedic surgeon in hopes of getting this rib pain resolved. Within a couple months post lipo, I visited plastic surgeon with rib concern, no resolution. Researched broken rib, no real treatment. Moved forward with only occasional discomfort but improvement. Here is the timeline I am sharing with my orthopedic doctor this Friday: September 2019- pilates October 2019 Hamstring pain (thinking Pilates related-muscle pull) Remained constant with mild ups and downs for over 18 months March 2021- Jewitt Ortho- possible Bursitis (hip X-ray fine-no break). Anti inflammatory meds and PT. No change. August 2021 - new Dr. Gideon (referral from runner colleague) MRI ordered of right hip/buttock. IFI, hamstring tendinitis, Quadratus femorus atrophy. NEW PT. Mild improvement through modifications in Pilates moves. No first position, etc. dry needling, exercises. better, but not great. December 2021 pulling heavy garden soil into car, hurt my right back side area. Painful for several days-used heat pad for relief. ***this garden soil incident brought attention to rib pain post lipo from November 2018. Pain upon awakening and lasted months. Discomfort upon palpitations. Now I can feel a hard boney area on that side. December 2021 PT- discussed rib, concern that rib is connected with hamstring pain. Concerns about upper iliac pain with stretching and protruding “bone” in right/back/rib area. Could the QL muscle (or other muscle attached to the 12th rib and hip) be involved-causing shift in pelvis, resulting in IFI narrowing and hamstring pain? PT suggested QL stretches along with other side area muscle stretching. This helped improve my hip issue, hamstring pain decreases. Today 1-17-2021 Lower back pain when standing for a while. Discomfort when driving and leaning on the center console...on rib/back side area. It feels like something is stuck under my rib. Sitting on couch and leaning, even slightly results in discomfort and need to purposeful lean to other side. Dull Ache deep hamstring tendon sometimes, not constant Upper iliac crest soreness Sore areas along side when stretching. Bladder issues (could be unrelated to injury) That's my update. I hope to get an x-ray of my ribcage this Friday. The boney protrusion is unmistakeable. Something is not right. It all began with the lipo.

I had a tummy tuck, muscle repair and lipo. Dr.Hartog did an amazing job. After 4 kids including twins, I have my shape back. The doctor and staff was great with all my questions and needs. I couldn't be more pleased!

It had my BA on June 5th 2018. I will be very honest with you I was so excited that when I taken to the OR I just freaked out I was so scared and wanted to cry but I wanted the procedure so bad that I stuck it out and I’m so HAPPY I did. Dr. Hartog is the greatest. Yes he is very serious and might not be like other Dr’s that make you feel comfortable but underneath it all he is the GREATEST. I LOVE him. I would recommend him to anyone. My nurse Jennifer ( I hope I have her name right as I am so bad with names ) was great. The staff are great. My recovery has been an experience that I would not forgot nor will I regret. I am still feeling a bit tight and soreness but I’m healing.