Chris Funderburk, MD

Dr Chris Funderburk is a talented surgeon and a very nice and caring person!
I’m two weeks out from using him and couldn’t be happier! His work is meticulous and his incision clean and crisp. The quality of care is above and beyond fron this office. You won’t make a mistake no matter which Dr you pick! I had zero pain and zero pain pills. I also had zero nausea so I was thrilled! Anesthesiologist called me the night before to go over everything and asked in the am if I had any questions. It was never a question where to go and now I want to help anyone that is unsure!!

So lucky I have chose Dr Funderburk for my life changing surgery. I have lost over 80 pounds and have kept it all for 10 years I was stuck with loose skin around my midsection and no matter how much I dieted and how much I worked out I was still so Self-conscious in my skin. Dr Funderburk performed a circumferential tummy tuck 360 and I couldn’t be happier with my results . Below is a picture of me a little under three weeks postop If this is three weeks I can only imagine what six months look like

wow wow wow! He is beyond a surgeon he is an amazingly gifted artist !! I will never forget this beautiful man he has bought so much peace in my life and for the first time in my life I am so comfortable in my skin. Literally in tears writing this
I have never been this happy in my life thank you so much Dr. Funderburk. you have changed my life.

I am a few months out from lipo360 with Dr. Chris and even though, for me, lipo recovery was more intense than I expected, I can say I am VERY happy with the care I received and the results.
He gave me "snatched" but natural contours. Somehow my hip dips look so much better even though that wasn't the main goal of the surgery and I didn't do fat transfer! My butt looks like I got a natural BBL -- without having to endure the extra recovery that all that would entail! He has fun, chill energy, and has earned my trust for any future body contouring needs. I feel that his approach is safe/conservative yet effective and artful. If I ever do have a baby, I will definitely return to him for my mommy makeover. Very glad I followed my gut and went with him.

I am a man who is only one month into my recovery from a 360 body lift (tummy tuck, circumferential body lift) with Vaser liposuction (including Renuvion). I already look more like most people do 3-4+ months out. The entire process has been outstanding, from start to finish, and now into the 1+ month post-recovery phase.

The Neinstein PS office and Dr. Chris + Nurse Chloe take a great deal of time to make sure that patients are listened to, treated like family, and taken care of at all stages of the surgical process. I can't stress how important this is. The hotel recovery overnight with Nurse Deanna from Radiant Wellness is a must! And so are lymphatic drainage massages with Lais or whomever you choose who is top notch. If you follow the treatment and recovery plan exactly and take good care of yourself (and don't try to do too much too soon), you're very likely to have an outstanding outcome.

Techniques and skills: Dr. Chris is off the charts, grand slam here. His work speaks for itself, and he is such a nice person who genuinely cares about people and their wellbeing. I did NOT want a fake, drawn-on/plastic abs look. Some surgeons who operate on men create these weird looking non-functional androids. I had extra loose skin from losing weight over a period of years, and unsightly scars and bulges from previous surgeries for cancer and other non-cosmetic issues. I look the best I've ever looked in my life now thanks to Dr Chris, and I look like I've always been a lean, hot guy. Haha. None of that bizarre fake looking stuff I've seen on so many male patients. The long/lean elegant and natural V shape look for men is the way to go. Happy to share pics with anyone via message and happy to share further details with anyone.

My journey to Neinstein Plastic Surgery began when I came across the practice on IG. I was looking to find the perfect surgeon for a breast augmentation and the stars aligned that Dr. Neinstein and his team showed up in my stories. From the first click, I was in love with everything about NPS. The before and after photos, the education, the love of the team, and the dedication to each and every patient told me there was no other choice. It was then time to tell the husband we were going out of state for surgery. I’m blessed and up to New York we went; we’re on the Eastern Shore of Maryland so we are fortunate that it’s just a little over a 3 hour ride.

Walking into Neinstein Plastic Surgery for the first time was a feeling I’ll never forget. It is a red carpet, VIP experience for every patient and family member that get off the elevator on the 12th floor. My consultation was with Dr. Chris Funderburk and my oh my was my life about to be changed. I am a mom of twins, my muscles were moved a little to the side (haha) and had plenty of extra skin and stubborn fat. I said what the hell and decided to learn about my options for a breast augmentation and tummy tuck with muscle repair. Dr. Chris and his nursing team were phenomenal and explained every detail of the proposed mommy makeover plan. My husband and I left the office with my surgery date booked, it was a no brainer after that consultation!



March 13th, 2023- the life changing day had come! We came up to NYC the night before surgery to check into our hotel and I will never be able to put into words the excitement I felt being in NYC, knowing I had the best team in the world about to put my body back together!



When I say put back together, I’m talking about my abs that were separated from my twins, and the stubborn “tissue” that wouldn’t budge. The gym is my happy place and the start to my day. I lift weights 3-4/week, walk, run half marathons and even throw in yoga. But that dedication only gets you so far.



Going to sleep for surgery wasn’t scary, I am a nurse and I believed with every piece of my being I was in the safest surgical environment. I got to go to sleep with music of my choice knowing it was the best day ever.



Waking up after a mommy makeover isn’t glorious. You’re groggy, you’re a little nauseated, you can quickly learn you can’t stand straight, and you have to pee out of a hole in your compression garment. BUT IT’S OK!!! The recovery team is phenomenal. I was having some trouble kicking my nausea and my nurse Rachel stayed into the evening hours ensuring my nausea was relieved before I went to my hotel.



Post-op morning 1 was another exciting day because I saw my body for the first time, I actually saw it on Dr. Chris’ story on IG… I literally couldn’t believe the photo on the right was me! Holy [RS bleep] shit! How is that possible I thought! By 0630, Dr. Chris arrived to my hotel room to visit and asses me. Having a surgeon come to your hotel…. THESE ARE THE DETAILS THAT MATTER!



I was completely prepared for recovery, slow and steady. Every milestone was explained and I traveled back to NY for all of my check-ups. Every visit back to NPS was a true treat. Starting at the 3 month check up, we took our 14 year old daughters up to NYC and let them enjoy the magic of NYC, even took them to the office and they were treated like gold. My husband and I made the decision to be open with the girls about my surgery, they’re mature kids, and help them understand the decision making process that comes with this sort of surgery and no matter your grown up decision you’re gorgeous just how God made you. I had plenty of anxiety worrying about how young teenage girls would respond to seeing their mom change her body because she thinks she’s fat. So that’s where the decision came to just be open, explain and give them a chance to be involved at the appropriate time.



And now, a year later, I am living my freaking best life. I graduated grad school in May, went to my graduation in Florida in July and wore my bikini anywhere I was allowed to be in a bathing suit. I was rejuvenated, the hard work at the gym and the good eating habits were finally all worth it. I’m back at the gym, lifting heavier weights, running faster and wearing ALL the crop tops. I am now in leadership at the hospital and shopping for suits and dresses is FUN! I can wear it all! My self-esteem is elevated and I wake up every day thankful to every single human at Neinstein Plastic Surgery who changed my life.



Dr. Neinstein and team don’t stop at surgery. I’ve started a book club with my leadership team and guess who recommended the first few books, Dr. Neinstein! And to my complete surprise, I came home from work last Friday and found the most stunning orchid on our table….. guess who- Neinstein Plastic Surgery celebrating my surgiversary! All of the tears flowed as I read that note. Truly one-of-a-kind practice!



It’s hard to remember life before NPS, my life has truly been changed by the hands of an amazing surgeon along with the relationships that have been created.

I had my arms and chin liposuctioned on 8/16. It’s been one month and I’m so happy with my results! I look sculpted and natural. My procedure was done without anesthesia. It was fairly simple and recovery was easy. Everything exceeded my expectations!

*COOLSCUPLTING REVISION*

You are about to read a review on how Dr. Chris Funderburk saved my life, by removing the PAH caused by a Coolsculpting procedure I obtained almost five years ago.Through extensive coolsculpting PAH revision with tummy tuck, energy assisted liposuction 360 and muscle repair, Dr. Chris was able to not only give me my body back but also give me my life back. As I sit here and reflect on the last five years with my life, my eyes swell up with tears. I was always so confident and strong, I was a good mother, always present and always putting my kids first. I was always a huge supporter when it came to my
friends and family, and if they ever needed me, I was always there and forever loyal. I was ambitious and
highly motivated and an extremely hard worker. I had a very demanding job with a cable company in Syracuse and excelled in my sales position as one of the top sales people in New York State. I was finally starting to make a name for myself both personally and professionally. I was tough, but fair and when presented with a goal I always worked diligently to achieve it. I was always happy, and I could make you
laugh till your stomach hurt and I would do anything for the people I loved. I have always wanted to be a trauma nurse and as I was working to achieve my goal, the PAH put those dreams on hold. About five years ago, my whole world began to change physically, mentally and personally and not only shocked me but also everyone that knew me. I always took care of myself, I was physically fit,
and extremely motivated. When I first learned about Coolsculpting, I thought, wow why not, I work hard, why can’t I pamper myself? After all, the image Coolscuplting promotes is a image I was after, noninvasive treatment was perfect choice for you as a busy mom with heavy work schedule no downtime is so enticing, who wouldn’t try it if they
could afford it? Little did I know, after just about 4 sessions, on 4 parts of my stomach, the life that I had worked so hard for, would slowly be taken away from me piece by piece and I would be left with literally nothing, except a lonely
shell of myself. I lost my confidence, my motivation and drive, my job, my figure, my family and friends and worst of all, I lost my partner of 23 years and ability to be a mother to my children. I could no longer function as a human being and my body and mind were slowly breaking down. I was getting heavier everyday,
getting winded just walking to the bathroom and in my opinion, quickly becoming borderline agoraphobic. There was something wrong, and I could not figure out what it was. One would think medical professionals would be sympathetic to my situation, not so much. Doctors that have known me for years, quickly wrote off my condition as simple obesity, telling me to just go home and lose weight or consider gastric bypass surgery. With every
wrong diagnosis I would fall deeper into a depression. I began thinking I was crazy...but deep down I knew otherwise...however, I still did not have any answers for my condition. I wasn’t home losing weight, I was home losing my mind, even spending time in CPEP, a psychiatric facility in Syracuse, New
York. I carried much of the new weight in my abdomen region, and looked like I was carrying triplets 24/7. The difference was the new weight I had acquired were hard bulges and consumed much of my abdomen area. I was pregnant twice, and it was no picnic walking around 9 months pregnant, imagine doing this for over 4 years. We all know our bodies and we know when things are not right. Why would
no one believe me? Why wouldn’t doctors fight more to find answers? I was disappointed and disgusted in our medical professionals. I was begging for help and pleading for answers and I was always just dismissed. I started thinking, maybe I am crazy! It was as if I was dying, I couldn’t get out of bed, I
couldn’t even go outside in the sun because the heat would make me sick. No one knew how to help me and no one had any answers. I pushed away my chidren’s father and watched my 23 year relationship end and watched my children become more and more confused as to how to even interact with their new shell of a mother. No one had answers, but one day I found the will and the energy to figure it out myself. I
researched day and night and then one day, the answer was right in front of me. I was suffering from Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia (PAH), a side effect from the Coolsculpting procedure I had years ago, just before my life began to change. Coolsculpting is a non-invasive body contouring treatment that most
men and women choose because of the astounding final results. Coolsculpting uses cooling to damage and destroy subcutaneous fat cells, without damaging the skin to reduce the amount of fat in the treated area.To destroy fat cells and never worry about eventually being over weight....if in your budget, why wouldn’t you try it? However, non-invasive....BULLSHIT! I was never told about the possible side effects, just a glorious outcome. They advertise the procedure as life changing....I should say so....it will change your life as you know it and not only breakdown fat, but break you down as a person. After
thousands of people who elected to pay for the coolsculpting procedure suffered from the aftermath of PAH, it is still being advertised as a glamorous option to remain fit. How is such a procedure still FDA approved? I am disgusted and will forever do whatever I can to let people know about PAH, as a result of
Coolsculpting. So now I figured out what I was suffering from, now it was time to research what can be done about it? How was I going to be able to regain my confidence and get my life back? Was it even possible to get my body back to normal? The answer was YES! I would need to have reconstructive surgery to remove the PAH caused by the Coolsculpting. After extensive research and countless hours trying to find a surgeon who not only excelled in reconstructive surgery but was also knowledgable about PAH and its effects on your body and mind, Dr. Chris and the Neinstein Plastic Surgery Group was hands down my best option. From the minute I talked to Dr. Chris I began to reclaim my life, I felt alive again. From our first conversation, I was confident that he was going to pull through for me. I felt like I knew him my whole life, and I was certain that God gave me a sense of relief and for the first time in a long time, I felt safe again. Dr. Chris reassured me that he could help me live again, and remove the PAH from my body. He gave me the HOPE I had been looking for and the FAITH I needed to trust him. I spent almost five years living with PAH, and with each passing day it was taking over more and more of my body and mind. PAH literally took my life and everything in it, and Dr. Chris gave me the confidence that he could not
only give me my life back, but it was going to be better than before. I was traumatized for so long, just like 1000’s of other people effected by PAH. Yes, 1000’s of people, and the countless others out there who still don’t know that PAH is even the reason they are feeling the way that they are or looking bigger than they have ever been. I was one of the lucky ones who was able to find a surgeon who I could trust and knew what I was experiencing and how to fix it. If you are one of those people who are afraid, or are just finding it hard to trust anyone, I assure you, Dr. Chris is your guy. He possesses the knowledge, the skill, the understanding and the confidence to help you feel like yourself again. He is there for you before the surgery, works his magic during the surgery and he is still there for me after the surgery whenever I need him. He helps you understand the changes that are going on in your body post surgery, explains the healing process, and the importance of patience in recovery. Dr. Chris’s timeline for my recovery has been spot on and everyday I am so thankful for finally finding someone who believed me, who gave me validation that I wasn’t crazy, unlike every other medical professional I saw in the last five years who dismissed me and told me I was just obese and overweight. I never once doubted my decision. I put my life in his hands and he helped me live again, and most of all, he gave my children back their mother. It all just felt right! I remember showing Dr. Chris photos of me before the Coolsculpting, and I asked him, “Do you think you can make me look like this again?” He replied with the upmost confidence, “I will get you looking better!” I knew right then, I was making the right decision. PAH is scary, it’s like a parasite that spreads slowly throughout your body and latches on and never lets go.You need a surgeon that knows everything there is to know about PAH, and knows how to reverse its negative effects on your body and your life. You need people who can finally answer the questions that have haunted you for so long. I can assure you that, Dr. Chris, Chloe, Bella, Dr. Neinstein, Tasha and Oly and the rest of the staff, are those people. They
each single handedly played a major role in making this experience go as smoothly as possible, and they are still doing just that.They all have been there for me throughout this process, and know if I need any of them today, they are still there to help me and reassure me and continue to guide me through this massive journey. You will never feel alone again, you don’t just get a skillful surgeon, you get a family that truly cares, and that has made all the difference in the world. Dr. Chris's work is phenomenal, a true artist all the way down to the scar and even the bellybutton! He is very particular in his work and he gives anyone, no matter what procedure is, the up most confidence that we all deserve to have. He is gifted in every way possible.Dr. Chris not only helped me for my physical appearance, he also helped me mentally.
I would love to give nurse Chloe a HUGE shoutout as well as she has been here every single step of the way. She has always made me feel that I was beautiful no matter what I looked like, no matter what the PAH has done to my body, she made me feel like I was heard and that I was never alone. This is just the beginning, as she stated and it truly is. Chloe, contacted me daily/ weekly to check in to see how I was feeling NOT just physically but mentally too. She is hands down the most amazing nurse that I have ever meet. To Bella, thank you for all your hard work and dedication! You are simply amazing!
The fact that Dr. Chris actually listened to my story and my concerns was very different from other doctors that I considered. Dr. Chris you saved me from myself and I will forever be grateful to you ????

Dr Funderburk (or Dr Chris some call him) is truly incredible. His gentle demeanor and extremely caring personality immediately put me at ease. He is beyond knowledgeable and 100% honest. He explained every single step and answered all of my questions. He did not rush and he made it known I can always come to him with questions anytime. 10/10 recommend!! You are in wonderful hands!

Loved my whole experience with dr Funderburk and His TEAM. I was so nervous but looking back I really had no reason to be! I wanted to get lipo and breast boost done for 7 years but other dr’s never felt right. He was so calm. I was a nervous wreck. My results are looking amazing just a week out. Excited to see what I look like months from now. Please trust this nervous mom of 3, go see dr F and his team. Amazing 5 star experience with results and care to match.

Amazing experience with Dr. Chris Funderburk who surgically repaired 3 tears on my one earlobe. He explained every step of the procedure with his cool and calm demeanor which in turn provided me with a solid sense of trust. Along with good music in the background, an extraordinary comfortable exam room his confident nature made me feel relaxed and in good hands with amazing results. Highly recommend!