David J. Goodkind, MD

Dr Goodkind was excellent. The whole experience was compassionate and professional. He treated me like I was his son as he listened to what I wanted and then worked with me to make it happen I couldn’t be happier with my results.

I decided to have a face lift, neck lift, nose correction and have my upper and lower eyeslids done with Dr. Goodkind. I was feeling old, tired and my face was starting to sag, even I days I was rested, I felt as though I always looked exhausted. After interviewing many doctors and much research, I decided to follow through with my plastic surgery in February. I have to say I am so happy wit the results and Dr. Goodkind's work and professionalism. It has changed my life and Im amazed everyday I wake up to see me new face. I would definitely recommend using his services as you will not be disappointed!

Updated on 23 Mar 2016:
After many years of feeling tired and old looking I decided it was time for a change. After interviewing several plastic surgeons in the North East, I decided to follow through with Erasing my years of stress. I had chosen Dr. Goodkind to perform my plastic surgery, I must say, I am blessed to have such a wonderful Doctor that was there for all my questions, concerns, fears and anything else I needed, I couldn't have asked for a better surgeon! On February 5, 2016 I had a face and neck lift,
Nose repairs and upper/lower eyelid surgery performed by Dr. Goodkind at Milford Hospital. My surgery went just as planned, my doctor was there first thing to go over everything with me and reassured me all would be great. He was the last person I seen before they put me to sleep and the first person I seen when I was awakend. Dr. Goodkind followed my recovery very closely and didn't miss a detail, he was there when I needed him throughout my recovery process and answered all my questions without delay.
His bedside manner was impeccable.
My results were beyond my expectations, I thought maybe I'll look a little more rested, instead I found myself looking fantastic, alive, rested and looking happy and healthy again. It's as though I turned back time 20 years. When people ask if I made the right decision, I tell them look at me, my face and happiness shine all around me, so there's your answer. Yes, I would do it all over again and thank you
Dr. Goodkind for all that you've fine for me, I am blessed.

Dr. Goodkind was extremely understanding of what my goals were and helped me to accomplish exactly what I was looking for with smart lipo. The procedure itselg was a bit uncomforable but he and his nurse were extremely attentive, accomodating and reassuring during the procedure. Dr. Goodkind is warm and professional. He has performed several procedures on me including a rhinoplasty and eye lift and the results of all the procedures have been incredible. I would never even consider going to another surgeon.

I have been very fortunate to have been a patient of Dr. Goodkind's for the last 20+ years. I have had multiple surgeries by him ranging from mole removals to cosmetic procedures (liposuction, breast augmentation, face lift, brow lift and a lower lid blepharoplasty) and have been extremely satisfied with my results. From the consult to the post op appointments Dr Goodkind and his staff were always available to answer any and all my questions in a kind, professional and timely manner. His personalized approach and dedication to detail are the reason for my amazing results. I couldn't imagine a better experience or result with anyone else. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone considering cosmetic surgery.

I had a breast augment three years ago from Dr. Goodkind and I have been very happy ever since. Dr. Goodkind was very easy to talk to about the surgery, he answered all of my questions and totally put me at ease. I was referred to him by my friend that also had a breast augment and she was VERY pleased. I am glad that I took her advise!
Now, I can wear bathing suits or halter tops without worrying about what kind of bra I should wear. I love how I look in my tops now! My results are beautiful and all of my expectations were beyond exceeded! ...My only regret is not having done it sooner!

I had some sun spots that my dermatologist thought looked questionable. A long time ago, I had a freckle-like spot removed for skin cancer screening by a different dermatologist in CO: the scar was huge and ugly. This time around, my derm recommended I see a plastic surgeon to take off the spots and referred me to Dr. David Goodkind in Branford. I am so glad he did. Dr. Goodkind removed about 6 spots - some in very sensitive areas on my chest. The difference in the scaring is unbelievable: the ones Dr. Goodkind removed have almost no scar at all. 

I had the back of my thighs done this morning. 8 squares on each leg. I paid $2,700. I thought the procedure itself was VERY painful!! My doctor had to keep stopping to give me more lidocaine. He said he's never seen anyone be as uncomfortable as I was. He thought I might be do to low body fat?? Or he was just trying to make me feel better and I'm really just a wimp. I'm about 4 hours postoperative, no medication, just antibiotic. He did give me painkillers. I chose not to take them since I had to pick my kids up from school. I feel fine now. I mean, I'm not going to go running, but I'm not uncomfortable. So far so good, just swalln and weepy insciscions. 2 punch holes on each leg.


I'll post pics in 2 weeks at my first followup. I am 36, 137 lbs and hav 3 kids. I'm a triathlete and very athletic. Ive had Cellulite since about 20 years old. Running, bikin and swimming lost e Rey single day and cellulite won't budge!!!

Stay tuned......



Updated on 21 Mar 2013:
I am now 3 days post op. I feel sore, like after a marathon but no need for pain meds. Toughest part is maybe getting in and out of the car. I'm going to try and go for a light jog this afternoon. Draining has 100% stopped and I have a lot of bruising. Still have swelling as well.

Updated on 21 Mar 2013:
I decided not to run, but I biked on my road bike for an hour with interval training. And yes, I wore my compression garment. It was great. No pain or discomfort. Just sweet more with the extra clothes. I'm going to attempt to add two post op photos. I'll have to get my preop at my ne. Visit. I chose not to take them since they were so horrible!!

Updated on 23 Mar 2013:
I am a little sore and have some tingling going on. I ran a 5k race this morning ( 4 days post cellulaze) . Nothing major to report, still bruised, still swollen. No discomfort.

Updated on 25 Mar 2013:
Tomorrow is one week postop. I am still VERY SWOLLEN. I have worked out everyday so that might attribute to still having a lot of swelling. I am opting to bike, not run since the pounding still kinda hurts. (Besides running the race) iI have way more bruising on one side. happens to be the side i found more painful During the procedure too. I'm looking forward to feeling like myself again. I've worn the garment 24/7 too, even working out. I'll post picks tomorrow.

Updated on 27 Apr 2013:
I don't have new pictures, my doc wants to wait for the "full" result. To me, that's because it still looks awful! Same but worse with the skin color looking darker. Not bruised but shadowed.
I am still hopful..... I'm trying not too look?
On the brighter side for all you athletes, I ran for the first time today without spanks. Was a tiny punchy on the sides of my thighs for the first few hundred yards but ran 8 miles no problem. I'm free from the garment!!!!!

I am training for an ironman in August. I hope with all this training and cellulaze, I'll actually walk around the beach without a coverup soon!

Updated on 10 Jun 2013:
Well, I am not sure if I see improvement. It's do hard to turn and look at your own butt with the right light while taking a picture. I'm still reserving my final thumbs up or thumbs down for the 6 month anniversary. But I will post pictures and let you all c if there is a difference. We seem to be harder on ourselves!

Updated on 10 Jun 2013:


Updated on 16 Aug 2013:
What do you think? Does it look better??

I had my lower and upper lids done about 10 years ago...I was 53. It was the first thing I ever had done and made a huge improvement in my appearance. Pretty intense pain for one day, then just uncomfortable. Took one week off from work and looked a little bruised when I went back, but everyone knew what I had done, so it really didn't matter.

Rather than spend a fortune on creams, etc. that really don't correct the problem, I think it's better to have it surgically corrected. Glad I did it...No cons....



Updated on 11 Feb 2011:

I went for a consult with Dr. Goodkind on 12/20/10 for a revision rhinoplasty consult. Procedure performed on 01/04/11. All seemingly went well. Results were good. After time I noticed changes to my nose, starting turning to one side and looking deformed. I returned to see him on 6/11/2013 and he minimized my concerns by suggesting we try to "take a little off" and it would be covered by my insurance. I found out last year from an ENT that I had a severe C deviated septum - completely obstructing my left side, that Dr. Goodkind was fully aware of in 2010 as per his office notes dated 12/20/2010 - but did NOT disclose to me, causing me chronic infections, bone loss and a now deformed nose. Furthermore, Dr. Goodkind could not provide me with my office notes from 6/11/2013 - blaming their office system getting hacked and also claiming that I had not been back to see him since 2011 - strange, because I was able to produce the EOB from my insurance carrier - Anthem. I made one last attempt to obtain my records in June, even sending photos - but no response. As a result, I am now having a THIRD revision the end of this month. Had it been disclosed to me that I had a "huge deviation of her septum obliterating air flow on the left side of her nose," (his notes verbatim), I would have had that corrected immediately and most likely would NOT be needing another revision. His non-disclosure has caused me a great deal of health issues and now financial issues. I will be sharing my story with the State of CT Dept of Public Health Practitioner Investigations Unit, Yelp and Real Self.

Frustrated with ongoing problems related to surgery on June 2016. Eyebrows uneven, left eyelid won't close completely causing issues. Follow up visit very brief and without resolution to ongoing post sugical concerns. I would not recommend for surgery of any kind due to lack of response, post surgical infections and not addressing results that are not perfect.