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Andrew Elkwood, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
535 Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury, New Jersey
+18662639123
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4.6 | 13 Reviews
60 Questions Answered
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QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Body Lift -- Can I get a second body lift to further tighten skin?

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
Great question.  It seems that you are concerned with your legs and buttocks from your question.  You may need a thigh lift to remove the skin there.  Consult with your Plastic Surgeon about this.  Good Luck
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Andrew Elkwood, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 13 reviews

Is it ok to lose a small about of additional weight after a lower body lift?

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
Of course!  It is always a great idea to loose weight and stay healthy.  Good Luck with loosing weight and recoverying from your body lift. 
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Andrew Elkwood, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 13 reviews

How is Hematoma after Brachioplasty typically treated?

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
Some small hematoma will be reabsorbed by your body and heal in their own.  If it is a large one then your surgeon may have to drain it.  Make sure you are taking it easy.  Good Luck
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Andrew Elkwood, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 13 reviews

Is it possible to do arm surgery?

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
From your picture your arms look great!  It doesn't look like you have excessive skin or fat.  If it is muscle that is causing the bulk you are worrying about then there is no surgical option for "muscle reduction".  If you were to remove parts of your arm muscle, you may risk loosing some movement of your arm.  You should make an appointment for a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
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Andrew Elkwood, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 13 reviews

Will these dimples straighten out? Post arm lift/brachioplasty (Photo)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
Since you're only 3 weeks out from surgery you still have some swelling, which may be why it looks dimpled in some areas.  Once your swelling goes down the skin will relax and smooth out.  Talk to your Plastic Surgeon about wearing a compression garment if he doesn't already have you wearing one.  It can help with the swelling.  Arm elevation as well can help.  But you should follow your surgeons reccomendations and follow up with him/her if you have questions/concerns.

Good Luck
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Andrew Elkwood, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 13 reviews

What about arm lifts for 66 year olds?

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
Great question! 

I would recommend having a consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon who can take a look at your arms to see if you are a good candidate for the arm lift.  If you are a candidate, I would recommend that you go for a medical clearance from your primary care physician.  Age alone does not exclude you from this type of surgery.


Good Luck
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Andrew Elkwood, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 13 reviews

6 wks post-op brachiop. This opened at 4 weeks. How long might this take to close & what will it look like when closed?...

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
Your wound looks clean and I don't see any signs of infection.  Continue the wet to dry as your surgeon told you and the wound should close on its own over the next month or so.  If you have any concerns you should follow up with your surgeon.  Good Luck
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Andrew Elkwood, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 13 reviews

Arm Lift. What is twilight sedation?

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
Great question.

What the plastic surgeon is proposing to you is to an arm lift under local sedation.  If he is doing a full arm lift (brachioplasty) even with the local anesthesia this may be very uncomfortable for you.

Twilight sedation is when an anesthesiologist gives you medication through an IV to sedate you, but not enough sedation to where you would need to be intubated (breathing tube). 

Good Luck

 
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Andrew Elkwood, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 13 reviews

How long does it take for the scar line to fade after earlobe reconstruction surgery?

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
Hi and thank you for your question.  Scars from any procedure mature on their own timeline.  Generally it takes up to a year for a scar to fully mature and flatten.  However, a scar will never fully disappear, but the appearance will improve over time.  If you have concerns as to how the scar is healing, it is recommended to follow-up with your board certified Plastic Surgeon.  Good luck with everything!
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Andrew Elkwood, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 13 reviews

Will my breasts still be saggy? (Photo)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)
Hi and thank you for your question.  In order to achieve your goal results of tight and perky, it looks from your pictures that you would need to consider both a breast lift and augmentation.  The best course of action would be to schedule a consult with a board certified Plastic Surgeon who can examine you in person and devise a plan to achieve your results.  Good luck! 
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Andrew Elkwood, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 13 reviews

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Breast Reconstruction Revision

minivan88

My experience was that I felt as though I was truly in the hands of someone who really was committed to helping me.

I am a 22 year breast cancer survivor . I have been struggling for years on whether or not I should have bi-lateral diep flap surgery. After having done some research , Dr Elkwood and his staff made it so easy for me to decide to have the surgery. They held my hands the whole way through. Today I feel like a complete women . I will forever be grateful to Dr. Elkwood and his loving staff.

$7,000Breast Augmentation

fabiana711

Dr. Elkwood is Fantastic! - Shrewsbury, NJ

I had a breast augmentation surgery performed by Dr. Elkwood about two months and I couldn't be happier. He is not only compassionate, but he had so much patience answering all of my questions and concerns (I had A LOT) before and after the surgery. Dr. Elkwood's staff at The Plastic Surgery center is courteous and very helpful. His nurse Katie is just as amazing as Dr. Elkwood, I would seriously call her multiple times a week questions and she was always kind and helpful. Great experience!

Breast Reconstruction with TRAM Flap

Ronellem

Breast Cancer Survivor! Shrewsbury, NJ

Tram Flap Breast Reconstruction after double mastectomy. The surgery was completely simultaneously with the mastectomy and was followed by a four day hospital stay. I went home with four drains which remained for approximately 2 weeks. My recovery was uneventful and I was able to manage pain and discomfort with extra strength Tylenol. Breast Revision after radiation was complete in order to match breast size after one side was reduced due to radiation treatments. Again, the surgery went smoothly and recovery was uneventful.

$2,500Breast Reconstruction

kxk212

An Artist and His Angels - Shrewbury, NJ

Dr. Elwood was suggest by my surgeon who removed the HERS2 Cancer from my left breast. He and his team do a wonderful job and walked me through the entire process with care and kindness. If you are ever in a position yo have this type of work done under the great emotional stress of the disease of cancer I would suggest you consider dr. Elwood and his team.

$5,000Liposuction

JenVK

Couldn't Get Rid of my Saddle Bags - Shrewsbury, NJ

I am a petite woman in my twenties and my body is pretty well balanced except for my saddle bag area (outer thighs) I have tried all sorts of diets and exercise for years and nothing has helped me reduce them. I told my mother I wanted liposuction and she said she would support me only if I went to Dr. Elkwood. Several of her friends had gone to Dr. Elkwood with great results. At my consultation I found Dr. Elkwood to be very friendly and very helpful. He agreed with me that liposuction would be the only way I would ever get rid of my problem. The surgery itself was much easier then I thought it would be. The next day I was up and around and feeling just fine. I am now 5 months out and my result is fabulous. No more saddlebags. Thank you Dr. Elwood and your great staff. The fee was also very reasonable. I did my homework beforehand and Dr. Elkwood's fee was very competitive. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

$10,000Facelift

SUETEM

57 Year Old Woman with Facial Atrophy - Shrewsbury, NJ

I am 57 years old and I have not been happy with photos of myself for a while. I had drooping skin at my jowls and a growing turkey neck. I went to Dr. Elkwood because my gynecologist told me he is the best in the business and she has seen nothing but great results from him. My consult with Dr. Elkwood was very informative. He described exactly what he would be doing and answered all of my questions. He has a very warm personality and made me feel very comfortable. The surgery itself wasn't long and my recovery was very smooth. There was very little pain involved (suprisingly). The cost of the surgery was very reasonable compared to what I know other people have paid. Needless to say I am very happy with my result and a few of my friends have gone in for facelifts and they are thrilled. A very natural looking outcome.

Laser Resurfacing

izzyanne

Amazing Results - Shrewsbury, NJ

I had a number of spots on my face that were precancerous that the dermatologist attempted to treat with a cream. The sites returned so I had a consultation with Dr. Elkwood. After a lengthy discussion, we decided that the best solution to avoid multiple incisions was to have a full face laser procedure. The experience with Dr. Elkwood was excellent. I had minimal recovery time and was back to work the following week. My skin is even and clear and the areas of concern are gone. Dr. Elkwood is an excellent surgeon and I highly recommend his skills and judgment. I am extremely pleased with my results.

jerseyguy614

Scar Treatment

Dr. Elkwood is an amazing, extremely caring doctor! He is knowledgeable and very informative. He treated a horrible scar I was left with on my arm after an accident I had with a saw. After seeing the doctor it has healed nicely and is almost unnoticeable to anyone. I would recommend him to anyone for treatment!

Tummy Tuck

HBM6

45 Year Old, 2 Children Via C-section, Freehold, NJ

As soon as I met Dr. Elkwood, I knew he was the surgeon I wanted to use for my procedures. His bedside manner was fabulous. He was kind and caring and answered all of my questions. He made me feel at ease. Dr. Elkwood and his staff were wonderful from my very first visit through all of my post-op visits. I had my procedures done at the ambulatory surgical center associated with The Plastic Surgery Center, which was also a great experience. The facility was state of the art and the nursing staff was professional and caring and explained everything to me. I am beyond happy with the results from both of my procedures. The outcome far exceeded what I was expecting and the care I received was top notch. All-in-all, my experience with Dr. Elkwood and his staff at the Plastic Surgery Center, as well as The Center for Outpatient Surgery, was awesome!! I highly recommend Dr. Elkwood.

$10,000Breast Lift with Implants

yogamom2

26yr Old Stay at Home Mom of Two - Shrewsbury, NJ

I could not be happier with my breast surgery. After my children my body was totally destroyed. Dr Elkwood and his amazing staff put me back together. This practice is so professional and caring. He even called me at home the night of my surgery to see how I was feeling! The incisions are healing and I cannot wait to get into a bathing suit. Thank you Dr Elkwood you really are the best!!!