Ivor B. Kaplan, MD

Dr. Kaplan is amazing!!! I have been going to him for over 4 years now and always have amazing results. He takes his time and is very thorough. His staff is also wonderful and incredibly accommodating of my very limited schedule. I highly recommend him!

I’ve been wanting a breast reduction for years!!! I saw nothing but good reviews for dr Kaplan and thought why not. I’ve had HUGE breast, I had neck shoulder back pain and my hands and fingers were constantly going numb from all the weight and pain caused by my breast. Finally got the surgery and feel amazing (and look amazing). Dr Kaplan has done an awesome job and I couldn’t have asked for a better surgeon. The explanation of everything at my consultation from my current breast size to showing me how the surgery would be done and what my new breast would look like to after surgery and explaining the healing process etc. I couldn’t have asked for a better surgeon and highly recommend dr Kaplan to anybody wanting any plastic surgery done!!!

I’ve wanted a breast augmentation since roughly 18 or 19 years old. I’ve never really had full enough breasts to my liking. People usually have no idea I’m this small. I usually layer and use push up bras, and fidget all the time. I was so over it! I had just recently lost about 30 lbs and was left with what I like to call “chocolate chip pancakes.” I work out 3 days a week, including some heavy lifting. I have one child, whom I breastfed for only 2 weeks.

I found Dr Kaplan by googling physicians and researching their skills, here on RealSelf. Dr Kaplan is kind, knowledgeable, and attentive to client concerns.

Today was surgery day!!! Going in, I was a 34/36 A. I am 5’5 and 3/4 inch tall and weigh 163.2lb. I wanted to be roughly a “C” cup after surgery. We decided on a silicone Mentor MemoryGel Smooth High Profile Xtra in 415cc. My right breast has always been slightly larger than my left. So during my consultation, Dr. Kaplan offered to either do Liposuction from my belly and transfer fat to my left breast, or just remove some tissue from the right to help even them out. I’m pretty sure he did the latter. He sent me home in no bra and stated that he’ll get me in it at my post op appointment Friday.

Because of my love for working out, I decided to go OVER the muscle. I’m sitting here now a few hours post op. The pain is tolerable, I’m just sore in the sides of my breast. No nausea at all. Excited to see how the healing goes!

Updated on 22 Aug 2019:
So.. day one was full of snoring and eating. No nausea. Thank God. I feel like I’m just shoveling medications into my mouth all day. I was pretty sore yesterday, but woke up feeling pretty good. The goal today is to wean off the narcotics. I got a look under my right breast and am slightly concerned about an area that looks like it might be open. I’ll include the picture. Otherwise, I’m super happy with the size!! I always had these bulges under my breast that I thought were pretend abs.. lol. The surgery tightened then! Hallelujah!! I love my shape even more now.

Updated on 23 Aug 2019:
Mission accomplished! No more narcotics. I managed through the night with just 2 extra strength Tylenol and have gone all day with no meds. I attended my post op appointment with Dr. Kaplan. He was very pleased. He told me if I just felt strange without a bra, I could put one on. I had purchased some zip front bras from Amazon. He said he liked that better than the clasping post op bra, as they are softer and won’t push the implants up. He instructed me to push down on the top of the implant to help them settle into the pocket. He also advised me to go ahead and begin the prednisone and singular to avoid capsular contracture. I have no restrictions.

One thing I noticed is that I’m clearly allergic to the steri strips. I’m red and inflamed with hives and itching. He encouraged me to try to keep them on for a few more days. Benadryl cream is a life saver! I don’t see him for another week and then 3 weeks after that.

Updated on 27 Aug 2019:
So far so good! I went back to work yesterday. I’m shocked at how fast the recovery has been. I’m loving watching the transition of my new breasts! Removed the steri-strips finally. They had almost irritated me until I was raw! I feel 100 times better with them off. I’ve been wearing sports bras, but today wore a bralette and boy were they out there! I had never really had much nipple sensation, but that is the distant past. They are so sensitive now, but not in a bad way! They’re coming down and together very nicely and I’m definitely pleased. I do feel an intermittent zinging in my left breast. It’s almost like a vibration.. no pain.. I’m sure it’s the nerves repairing themselves from being cut. I have my follow-up with Dr Kaplan again on Friday. After this appointment, he said I’ll be following up in 3 weeks.

Updated on 3 Sep 2019:
In love! This recovery has been insanely easy! I’m loving my results. They’re very soft, lots of movement, and no pain. My nipples are super sore from constantly being hard. The zip front bras are a thing of the past for me. I love Bralette.

Updated on 17 Nov 2019:
3 months out from surgery and I wish I had went with this surgery years ago. I feel so good in my clothes and out of my clothes. I have only been wearing Bralettes and non underwire bras. I wore an underwire bra once last week and it wasn’t very comfortable. Not sure if it was just me not being used to it or what. Scars are healing and flattening nicely. I have zero complaints. I almost wish I would have gone a slight bit bigger.

I had never had any cosmetic surgery or any major surgery period until I had a breast lift the beginning of May 2019 with Dr. Kaplan. I was very hesitant to start not knowing what to expect but from my first consultation to my last post op check up appointment, Dr. Kaplan and his staff have been wonderful and readily available to answer any of my questions or concerns. I am very pleased with the results of my surgery and recommend him and his team to anyone interested in any kind of cosmetic surgery.

Dr Kaplan is a master at what he does .. truly a gifted and amazing surgeon . Kind and gentle and compassionate, he made me feel so comfortable. He even returned my husband’s call when he had a question, after office hours! I love that he truly listens to you, and takes the time to address your concerns . I never felt hurried or rushed . My abdominoplasty was life changing. I would never go to anyone else. Wish I’d done this years ago!
PS. Liz, his nurse is fabulous too

I had a tummy tuck and liposuction performed on me on April 3, 2019. I have nothing but great things to say about Dr. Ivor Kaplan and his staff. They have taken great care of me from start to finish. I said that this would be my only surgery, but because of his bedside manner and the way they take care of you, I can't wait until the next procedure. Love you guys and keep up the great work!! And by the way, each and everyone of you look so professional every time I see you guys and this is for your Norfolk and Virginia Beach office. I am impressed because if you all take care of yourselves I know you will take care of me!! I love it!

He is amazing! Answers all of your questions, is very patient. I love my new breast. I love that he doe not use the drains or an anchor incision. My recovery is going excellent. I cant wait to use him for my tummy tuck!!!!

Dr. Kaplan was the best ......................he and his staff helped me feel at ease......it was a very good experience..............I would recommend Dr. Kaplan to my friends and family..................they all made me feel comfortable during the whole procedure which was painless.........................was very surprised by that...........................

Very pleased with the results of my surgery! I wish that I had done this years ago. Dr. Kaplan has a wonderful bedside manner and a great attention to detail. The staff was very friendly. No long wait times to get into appointments. Very pleased with my experience at the surgical center as well.

Although a little nervous about having the surgery; I had an excellent experience with Dr. Kaplan and he reassured me everything we would be alright. I was impressed with his bedside manor before surgery and the excellent customer service and free follow up appointments with him after the surgery.