James B. Lowe III, MD

My experience was wonderful. I had a tummy tuck with liposuction and I love my results. He fixed my abdominal muscles from 3 previous pregnancies. His knowledge and skill are incredible. He explains the surgery and steps with concise detail so you know what to expect. He is straight forward and honest. I recommend him to everyone I know

My experience with him and his staff has always been positive. Normally a consult can be nerve wracking but he and his staff went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and informed. Some places butter you up then leave you hanging but he and his staff we’re excellent for surgery and all my post op visits too. I’m so glad I chose him to work with!

I am very pleased with the results of my mid face lift. Dr. Lowe and his staff are friendly and caring. He went above and beyond on my surgery and the follow ups. I will definitely go back for any future procedures I may have.

I have struggled with a large amount of belly fat all my life. It is genetic and no amount of dieting and exercise could take it away. I wanted to be healthy looking without the large stomach. After my 3rd pregnancy I really struggled to lose the baby weight. After dieting and exercise for 3 years off and on I considered liposuction to help take off some of the bulk from my midsection to hopefully make it easier to workout. I am only 5ft. Tall so the large belly was really uncomfortable and somewhat debilitating. 

After doing a consult with sonobello I realised I needed to go see an actual surgeon. Sonobello wants large sums if money up front before ever seeing the actual surgeon. I read a lot of bad reviews on them also. I came upon Dr. Lowe from reading his great reviews and after the consultation I felt extremely comfortable placing my trust with his care. The nurse and staff are also very educated and caring. From start to finish I was taken care of extremely well. 

The best part is my results. I was worried about not enough fat being removed and having to get a revision but that is NOT the case here at all! I cried happy tears the first time I removed the binder and saw my results. This is only the third week and I can't believe what I'm seeing in the mirror. I am beyond happy. I will go to Dr. Lowe for all my future needs. Already thinking of having some botox or fillers when the time comes. Dr. Lowe and staff are the absolute best in Oklahoma!

Loved my results, Dr. Lowe did exactly what I asked for. Staff is friendly, I felt very safe and comfortable throughout this experience. Dr. Lowe is very honest and will tell you exactly how it is. Highly recommend!

Best decision I ever made. Excellent care and wonderful staff. I would highly recommend Dr Lowe. He is amazing for your self esteem and overall well being. He is extremely easy to talk with and very helpful in making your surgery decision.

My first encounter with Dr Lowe was purely coincidence. I called back in July this year (2017). A male voice answered. I introduced myself and began explaining what I was looking at getting done, a panniculectomy. As we continued talking, I made a question about Dr Lowe view doing the surgery if the client is uncertain whether they're done having kids. It was then he introduced himself and my jaw hit the floor. I had been talking him directly for 10 min! As the conversation began closer to appointment making, he said he would let me talk to *his staff* (don't want to reveal her name for privacy). He said, "I just answered the phone because she was on the other line with someone else when I was walking by". This doesn't sound anything like the other reviews people said about him. Helping his office staff to answer phone calls, that's kind of big! In fact, when I met him for consultation and pre-op, he was simply ever direct and to the point. Something I appreciate! Here's the deal. I originally went in asking for a panniculectomy expecting rejection due to my weight and came out with more than I could have thought possible. He was encouraging and supportive. He thought this would not only add to my mental wellbeing but help me off this plateau with my weight loss. Plus he's doing more body contouring with an added extended abdominoplasty and lipo. My heart wanted to sing! I told him during pre-op I knew full well that he could have sent me away and say "lose more and then we'll talk", but he didn't. Plus he said down the road in a couple of years if need be, come back and we'll do a body lift. So my surgery is planned for Dec 22 (2017), in 5 days. I don't mind it being before Christmas because I've worked in EMS for 15yrs and holidays are just another work day. I would like to add a rebuttal to those reviews which less than exemplary, especially about his personality. I've been around my fair share of surgeons in the course of my career. They don't become good at what they do because they have people skills. They are highly technical and methodical thinkers. They have taken higher levels of trigonometry and physics than I would ever care to. Trauma surgeons probably have the biggest egos because "they save people". And they're rarely nice to anyone. Plastic surgeons save people's lives. Saving them in the sense they better their ability to interact with society. Sure there's a few rotten apples but that goes with any profession. Dr Lowe isn't one of them. And for the love of heaven, set your expectations to be reasonable. Plastic surgeons simply improve what is already there. Positive attitude = positive results. I know I scar easy so having a long scar doesn't bother me. And mine is going to be over 200 degrees. But any surgery involving cutting will leave some level of a scar. Do your research. Understand the procedure you want done. Know the risks. Never go in without questions. It's like a job interview. Always have at least 5 questions. AND DO WHAT THEY TELL YOU. If they want you up walking as soon as possible, get up! Moving stimulates your lymph system. Helps with your healing. I know from research by incision will take 2-3wks to heal. I won't be completely healed for 3mo. And the results of the Lipo may not show until the swelling is completely gone which could take 10mo. Know your limitations. If you don't tolerate pain well, ask if the procedures can be spread over time. Don't bite off more than you can handle. I'm as stubborn as they come and I've lived through pain of having an abruptio placenta, a D&C, and developing a hematoma after my first c-section dehisced that had to be lanced every week for 3 wks and packed and unpacked with antibiotic gauze that burned everyday. I would lay on the bed with a pillow over my face screaming even as gentle as my husband was being, every touch felt like a hot electric nail going through to my spine. Don't let your pain get away from you either. Take your meds like you're suppose, when you're suppose to. Always set yourself up for success.

I hated the bags I inherited from my grandma! I would have much rather inherited her Italian cooking skills, but I didn't. I researched my doctor because this was my face and I didn't want any to to rush into it and end up paying the rest of my life for a couple of hours I didn't want to invest in research. I went for my consultation, and the doctor was straight up and honest about what was involved. March 24, 2016 I had my surgery. The first couple of weeks, Valium was my BEST friend! The anxiety of seeing my eyes was overwhelming. I had to keep reminded myself to focus and keep my eye on the end result! It was hard at first but 4 months have gone by...well almost 4 and I have absolutely no regrets! All my friends and family can't believe how much of a difference it made! I no longer look old and tired! Several of my friends are now wanting to have it done as well. I recommend that if you have bags, if you are tired of people saying you look tired...go for it! I had my upper and lower lids done. My best advice to give is...focus on the end result and keep the Valium handy for anxiety. My pain level was absolutely ZERO even at the maximum swelling on day three.

Hi everyone,

My surgery is scheduled for June 5. I'm so excited and nervous, but I'm looking forward to feeling confident with my body.

I have two little boys, who are 3 and 5 years old. They both weighed 8lbs 5oz, and pregnancy took its toll on my body. I developed preeclampsia, and the excess edema caused stretch marks to form everywhere. Even on my calves. I nursed both of my boys for a combined 34 months. My breasts have always been small and slightly asymmetric, but after pregnancy they began to sag and the asymmetry was magnified. I was also left with a sagging pooch on my stomach. I've done more sit ups, kettlebell swings, and planks than I care to think about... Unfortunately, nothing seems to impact my stomach, and honestly, it keeps me from being more active. I do HIIT training at home, but avoid exercising in public. I feel ashamed to run in public because the excess skin bounces, and nothing fits me right. But, I'm sure we're all in the same boat with that.

I go for my pre-op appointment May 16.

Updated on 2 May 2014:
I'm hoping to reduce my body fat percentage to optimize my results. I'm just over a month out! Working out twice a day and watching what I eat. Hopefully all of my hard work will pay off with some beautiful results.

Updated on 18 May 2014:
I had my pre op appointment this past Friday. My surgeon explained everything and discussed the options I had. I gave him a cc range I'd like to be in, but left the final decision up to him during the surgery. I'm confident by his previous work that he'll chose a size that is practical for my body type. He gave me a folder with thorough information for post operative instructions, as well as scripts and I was fitted for my compression garment. All of the financing was finalized and we are all set, aside from having to get a Chem20 drawn a week or so before the procedures.

Honestly, I'm getting more nervous the closer it gets. I've never had major surgery before, and it scares me. Just needing to be intubated is intimidating. I'm definitely not backing out, though. There's a reason why a MM has a 98% approval rate. I just hope I get over my fears and get excited again. 17 days out.

Updated on 4 Jun 2014:
Oh [RS bleep]. Tomorrow is the day. Scared, excited, nervous... So many thoughts bouncing around in my head. I'm scheduled to arrive at 9:30 and then go back around 11. I've never had surgery before (aside from a tonsillectomy when I was 7) so I am really worried about getting put under.

I've been working really hard to get my body as ready for this as possible. Hopefully my efforts will help with the operation and the recovery. I'm actually a little sad I won't be able to work out for 2 months, because I worked my way into doing 20 real pushups, and I don't want to lose that! That's a big achievement for me. I'm sure I'll be just as determined afterward. :)

I'm rambling... Like a lunatic. Sorry about that. I'm nervous!

See you ladies on the flat side!

xoxo

Updated on 6 Jun 2014:
Yesterday went well. My PS said everything went perfectly and I had minimal blood loss. I ended up with 371s bilaterally, which seems to be the perfect size for me. Everyone was amazing; the nurses, my PS, and the anesthesiologist. I don't remember anything after asking the anesthesiologist if he was giving me propofol. I woke up in recovery and felt okay, but dizzy. I was able to pee right before I left, so they were really happy with that.

When I was going through the pre op, the nurse took my temp and it was 101. I was really nervous and started to panic thinking they were going to send me home. I didn't feel sick at all, though... So they took the heated blanket off of me for about 20 minutes, rechecked it, and it was 98.9. My PS was completely fine with that, especially since I didn't feel sick at all.

My best friend picked me up to take me home, since my husband had our kids. I didn't want them to see me like that. Pain has been manageable, and I've been sleeping a lot. I'm getting up to walk every 2 hours at least and flexing my calves in between walking. My stomach feels super tight, and I can't stand straight yet. Boobs aren't too bad. I was honestly expecting my pain to be much worse.

I can shower tomorrow, and that's when I'll get a good look at everything.

Updated on 6 Jun 2014:
I'm one day Post Op and decided to get a few pictures.

Updated on 7 Jun 2014:


Updated on 7 Jun 2014:
There is no way I could make it through this without him. He's been absolutely incredible. He's even been sleeping on the couch since I've been sleeping in the recliner. Such a good man.

Updated on 8 Jun 2014:
I'm feeling pretty good today. I've been making myself get up and walk around. My tummy is still really tight, but I have full range of motion with my arms. Not bad for three days out. :) I attribute my recovery to really taking care of myself pre op. I worked out extremely hard and ate very healthy, and I think that's helping me now. I haven't had much of an appetite, so I'm hoping that will return soon. I am in love with my breasts! Before children, I was flat... and after children, I had deflated sad boobies. They did their job, as I was able to nurse both of my babies for a combined 34 months. But now they're mine! They're full and perky. :) My husband is pretty excited about them too.

My stomach is still swollen, but I know that's to be expected. My PS removed the majority of my stretch marks, which I wasn't expecting. The incision line is longer than I anticipated, but I can handle that since so many of my stretch marks are gone. Monokini here I come! My little boys have been great helpers, too. We didn't tell them what I had done, just that my tummy was hurt. My 5 year old has been very attentive; asking if I need anything or if he can help. And my three year old holds my hand when I walk to "help Ma". Yes, he calls me "Ma". Lol

I haven't told many people about the surgery. My husband, obviously, and a few select close friends. I haven't told my parents, and I don't know that I will.

My PS also recommended some homeopathic remedies to speed healing:
Arnica 30 (oral dissolving tabs)
Arnica cream (for bruising)
Zinc (ALWAYS take with food!!)
Vitamin C
Grape Seed Abstract
Psyllium (a natural laxative)
Bromelian

He prescribed Percocet, zofran (dissolvable, which is amazing!), Valium, and an antibiotic. I started off taking 2 Percocet every 4 hours, 1 Valium every 8 hours, zofran as needed, and the antibiotic three times a day. I've cut back my Percocet to 1.5 tabs/5 hours with 2 ibuprofen, and 0.5 tab of Valium every 8 hours.

The only strange this so far is that I started my period today... About a week earlier than expected. Has this happened to anyone else? Maybe as a result of the physical stress?

Updated on 10 Jun 2014:
Had my post of appointment yesterday. My PS said I'm doing better than anyone else he's ever seen; pre op he warned me that this combination of surgeries would be extremely difficult to handle and recommended I stay overnight in a surgical center. I expected to be uncomfortable regardless, and I preferred to be uncomfortable at home. He was shocked to see me doing so well, and stated some people can't hardly walk by day 4. He also said I'm the only person he's even seen smiling in recovery. Lol. I was able to get one of my drains removed, and that had to be the weirdest feeling ever. I felt like an alien was coming out of me... Just creepy.

We also discussed my asymmetry. Pre op, he believed there was a 25 gram size difference between the left and right breast, but once in surgery he decided it wasn't a tissue discrepancy, but a skin discrepancy, and that's why he chose to do the 371s bilaterally. The right breast, which was smaller and more constricted, should stretch mildly to become symmetrical with the left. He doesn't believe (once they're settled) the asymmetry will be an issue at all, and it shouldn't warrant a lift. This was fine with me, because I wanted to avoid a lift if at all possible. It also made a lot of sense to me. When I was nursing my babies, my right breast didn't produce near as much as my left, and my left breast became distended. Nursing my babies was extremely important to me, and I'm so glad I did, but I'm also grateful to have my asymmetry corrected without major interventions. My motto with my boobs is that they're sisters, not twins. They don't have to be perfect; they're already much improved. :)

My TT incision line is healing well. I still feel like I look like Frankenstein, so I'm excited to start scar therapy. Still swollen... but I know that'll just take time.

If I could give someone advice before going into a surgery like this, it is definitely to workout, and workout hard. Push yourself to the max, and leave each workout sore; the more your muscles are used to being used and recovering, the faster you will heal. I did Bodyrock.tv (a free website) and worked my way up to the hour long workouts.

I can't believe it's been 5 days. I bought a few new dresses, and I love being able to fill them out! My confidence has improved so much already. So glad I did this.

Updated on 10 Jun 2014:


Updated on 15 Jun 2014:
I'm officially 10 days post op! I am so thrilled I did this. I already feel so much better about myself, and my confidence had improved so much. My husband has commented several times on how happy HE is that I'm feeling confident. He said to see me happy with my body is worth every penny. :)

I had my second drain removed Friday. My PS said he doesn't usually have to remind his patients to take it easy, but since I'm doing so well he stressed that I have to rest. I've been doing my best... Yesterday morning was the first day I've woken up with virtually no swelling. My stomach is so flat! Almost like what it used to be. I'll post some pictures in a few days.

Updated on 17 Jun 2014:
I was in the shower last night and realized I left my face wash on the counter. My husband is out of town, and my 4 year old happened to come into the bathroom. I asked him if he could hand it to me, and when he did, he peeked into the shower. His little eyes widened and his mouth dropped. He said, "Oh, Mama. That boo boo, that's not good," and ran to get his brother to show him. My 5 year old had already seen the incision line; he's really mature for his age and accepted it without a problem, so he tried to diffuse the situation.

After I got out of the shower, he wouldn't come near me. He told me he didn't want to snuggle me, and that I just needed to sleep and get better. I know he was just scared, but it hurt my feelings so bad. I immediately started crying... After about 20 minutes he came into my room and laid on the floor. I told him he could come sit by me if he wanted, and climbed on the bed. He snuggled up, but only let his head touch my arm.

This was the first time I've questioned whether or not this was the right decision. The way he looked at me just crushed me. :(

Updated on 18 Jun 2014:
I can't believe it's already been two weeks! So far I'm really happy with my results. I know my abdomen is still swollen, but to see a flat tummy is incredible. And boobs for the first time in my life! I feel mostly normal; there's still some residual stiffness in my stomach, but other than that I feel like myself. Sneezing is weird...

My little guy isn't acting traumatized from seeing the incision line anymore, thank goodness. :) He just says my tummy has a boo boo, but he's back to hugging me.

Updated on 20 Nov 2014:
I can't believe it's been almost half a year. Things are going well. I'm still extremely happy with my decision to have this done, and I love feeling confident and looking more like my pre-baby self. Plus, I finally have the boobs to match my hips, so it's nice looking proportional.

The scar is slowly fading. I don't have the best skin type, so it's dark. It doesn't bother me, though. I like my silhouette in clothing, and that was my main objective. Wearing regular clothes that don't need to hide a "mommy tummy" is liberating.

I know some women are able to embrace the changes to their bodies after having children, but I never could. I struggled with that, wondering if that made me less of a mother. Ultimately, I think having confidence has been beneficial for me, and my family. I recommend a MM to any woman who agonizes over her post-baby body. There are some things a good diet and exercise just can't fix.

Updated on 20 Nov 2014:
A few more shots. My right breast may require a slight revision, but considering my constriction and asymmetry before I'm pleased with their look.

It took me over two years to post this review. I was told by Dr. Lowe that I would look younger and better with a face/neck lift. This was just the opposite. I ended up looking older and with very unattractive results. I did not have wrinkles and had a full round face, but at the age of 50, I wanted a little pick me up and have the area right under my chin tightened. After the surgery, I had huge cheek bones with hollowness in my cheeks. I have two very large lumps on both sides of my mouth. I have darkened, hallow areas in both of the corners of my eyes. I have large bands on my neck that look awful. I have a deep lined scar from the top of my left earlobe all the way down. The face that I was left with has been life changing. I’m depressed and am on antidepressants. I have lost all my self confidence that I had before the surgery. I hate seeing the face that I have now. This is the worst regret that I have in my life. I look like I have manly, monstrous features. I would not recommend him to anyone.