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CRAIG VANDER KOLK, MD REVIEWS

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Worth It20 months Post-Op

Chin implant with lipo

After years of hating to look at my side profile I decided to bite the bullet and get a chin implant along with a bit of neck liposuction. Overall it has been worth it but I have made a few tweaks since getting the initial implant after the healing process. Updated on 6 Apr 2019: Ice packs, chin strap, and Tylenol are the key players in my life right now. The swelling after the first day was no joke and my head looked like a block! The pain wasn’t too bad though, just a dull

Jenlumpkinsposted on April 6, 2019

Worth It2 days Post-Op

59 Gift to Self After Kids Done College Facelift, Neck lift w/ muscle tightening, Nose Tip, Fat Transfer

enticing but I still had reservations after reading reviews. I interviewed many doctors. I was pleasantly surprised at the cost, experience,facility & decided to proceed with. I scheduled my surgery for May 12th 2017 one week after my vacation to Florida. here are my before and after pictures. the doctor made a home visit today to remove the drain and dressings. this is my first day post op and I am pain free! Updated on 15 May 2017: I feel great. Bruising setting in.

joann7283posted on May 13, 2017

Worth It2 months Post-Op

Older Woman with Nasolabial Folds and Marionette Lines on Face and Beginning of Jowls. Baltimore, MD

I had fat injections to my nasolabial folds and marionette lines on my face to erase these aging areas. In addition, I had liposuction to my chin area to remove the jowls. I am extremely happy with the results! Many people think I am 15 years younger than I am. Dr. Vander Kolk is the only plastic surgery physician I would go to! I researched many plastic surgery physicians through family, friends, and other doctors. Dr. Vander Kolk was consistently the highest rated doctor in

Logan51posted on August 7, 2014

Worth It3 months Post-Op

After a 195 Pound Weight Loss I Desperatly Needed a Brachioplasty, Neck Lift, and Lower Face Lift - Baltimore, MD

After I was able to loose 80 pounds on my own I was stuck. I had Gastric Sleeve Surgery and lost the rest of my weight. Needless to say I was left with a lot of excess skin. The skin that bothered me the most was my arms and neck. The most visible. I am very pleased with my decision to have reconstructive surgery. I feel so much better about myself and for the first time in my adult life I am not ashamed to wear short sleeves. The weight loss added years to my neck and

JemyJamesposted on August 5, 2014

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Reconstructive Surgery for Scar Tissue - Baltimore, MD

Dr. Vander Kolk has performed 2 surgeries to remove infected scar tissue from both of my axillas due to a rare condition known as hidradinitis. He has done an exceptional job! I am about to have another surgery performed by him for a panniculectomy in 2 weeks. He & his staff are very professional and knowledgeable. I will continue to be a patient as long as he is needed.

Mook2006posted on February 4, 2014

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I'm So Happy I Did It! - Baltimore, MD

I'm 5 days post op and I have had no complications. I believe the biggest factor in this decision is choosing your surgeon. During the procedure I was a bit loopy and I wanted to relax and sleep. What I felt wasn't pain exactly, but more like hard tickling. I felt a poke once on my hip bone but not a stick, just a poke. I was so worried about pain, and it was fine. Post op, no bruising except for a quarter size spot at one incision site. I started swelling a bit on day 2, and

Jenna in Baltimoreposted on June 28, 2012

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its a miracle! - Baltimore, MD

I have a 20 year history of crippling migraines. I would try imitrex and thought I was cured and then would become immuned to it same with zomig, fiornal w/codine, maxalt...the list is long. I went through MAYO for answers..nothing. I might go a month with no migraine....then BOOM everyother day for 2 months. I missed half of every week with either a headache or waking up from demerol/phenergan injections during middle of the night emergency rooms. Many times wished I could

iowa loriposted on October 27, 2011

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4 Fraxel Treatments on Old Scars (Dark Complexion) - No Improvement - Maryland

i guess i dont really know what to say but i guess my results could be better i have a small chicken pox scar and a small piercing scar and already have had 4 fraxel treatments i dont see any improvement like the other patients so i just keep going back, i really want my scars to just vanish. my doctor claims everyone heals different, but does this mean that its just not working for me? or for me to just continue the treatment until it does? im confused about what to

RSMember1095posted on August 25, 2009

He's changed.

I was left high and dry with no good explanation. Though he had agreed to do a 3rd procedure, when I returned when I had the time and money he fired me as a patient, saying repeatedly that he "didn't have a good feeling" and when I reminded him that he had agreed to do it he waved his hand and said "whatever." He wears a baby blue suit instead of a white coat now. He just wants to do butt lifts and tummy tucks now and not have to think or care anymore. He didn't do a thorough

rogerlevyposted on September 18, 2018

Worth It21 days Post-Op

27years Old with a 3 Year Old

Insurance just approved my reduction I'm over joyed to finally get rid of this back pain once and for all. I'm also a little draw back by some of these reviews but I have to be optimistic about this and just hope for the best because I'm sure it will be worth it when it's all said and done. My boobs just sprouted once I graduated high school. Updated on 5 Apr 2017: One week before my Br and I can't stop reading so I won't miss or forget anything needed in the healing process

neisha1021posted on March 20, 2017

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