John Newkirk, MD (in memoriam)

I throughly enjoyed this journey with Dr. Newkirk. He is a very patient and knowledgeable Dr. I had visited another Doctor in my hometown and I was very unhappy with the medicrcisy of that experience. I came home and continued my research. I reached out to a few PS and got a phone call back from Dr. Newkirk's office. The receptionist was really polite and answered all of my questions. It was like talking to an old friend. They do a great job of spacing out appointments. My time is my time with little to no waiting period. I was able to ask Dr. Newkirk all of my questions, but in most cases he answered my questions before I even asked them. I had to look beyond the limit number of reviews for him and go with my instinct...and I am happy I did. This was a very personal experience and I could not have asked for a better team. The entire office staff is amazing. My greatest advise is that you must have a PS that is willing to listen and collaborate. My PS is great about this. Our collaboration has resulted in great results at this point. I would definitely use him again and refer him to my friends and family.

Dr. Newkirk did a wonderful surgery on my face. I am 76 and he smoothed out my face and neck very nicely, I am very pleased. He is also very concerned about his patients. Dr. Newkirk gives his phone number out to his surgical patients for after hour calls. He answered all my questions, recovery was as he explained. I highly recommend him.

I aged overnight after the death of my parents in 2014. I had also lost my husband earlier to cancer and at 61 my face was dragging down to my chest. I had always been told I looked young for my age but now the bags under my eyes, heavy jowls and turkey neck made me look and feel tired.

I went to Dr. Newkirk at Columbia Plastic Surgery and had a lower face/chin lift and an upper/lower eye lift as well as juvederm in my lips and to correct the lines at the corners of my mouth.

I couldn't be happier! I look rested and refreshed yet it also looks natural.

Dr. Newkirk performed a facelift on my face that was just beginning to show age (according to me!) and made me look 10 years younger INSTANTLY !
The changes were not detected by friends - everyone just asked what face products I was using. Its been 5 years and they still ask!
Dr. Newkirk was very professional and caring before, during and after the surgery!
I cannot imagine going to anyone else in Columbia!

Hi, I'm new here and I'm going into surgery next tuesday! I'm so nervous and excited at the same time. I've never had surgery b4 and I've never been put to sleep b4! So of course my mind is racing! I will post pics and update best I can. Any advice is welcomed. I'm very scared of the things that could go wrong, but keeping a positive outlook! I pray to that I make it back home to see my babies! I know that sounds silly, but I'm such an anxious person!

Updated on 30 Jul 2014:
I'm anxious to see what my dr. Is going to say. I have to bring my 3 children with me, hope this won't be a problem. Idk what they are doing today. It's been an emotional roller coaster. ....One minute I'm excited the next I'm nervous to the point I have to poop! (Tmi?) Ahhhh! I'll be glad once this is over and I'm home safe recovering with my babies!

Updated on 31 Jul 2014:
This morning has gotten to me! I keep looking at my children and pray that God brings me back to them after this surgery. It's supposed to rain the rest of the week....bummer! I'm trying my best to think and keep positive, but when I'm alone with the kids my mind races! I just want Tuesday to hurry up and get here so I can get this all behind me!!!! I've picked up all of my medical supplies and tomorrow I will fill my prescription for the pain meds. He wrote me Norco 10mg 24qty. If I have to take them every 4 hours this will be enough for 6 days. I hope that I have no pain after that!!!! I hope that I'm up and mobile b/4 school starts back which is on the 20 (also my bday), and football season starts!!!!

Updated on 4 Aug 2014:
I am calm for now. The worry is still there. I'm going to spend the day getting last minute things finished, playing with the kidos and cleaning out my car! Im going to post a few more b4 pics and then ill try my best tomorrow to post as often as I can. I cant wait to start posting pics of my new tummy! Thank you to all u ladies for your support so far! :)

Updated on 5 Aug 2014:
So after they gave me my nice cocktail, I went to the OR and then I woke up! Dr. Newkirk said I did great and that I will b really happy with my results. The only thing I hated about this is feeling sick!

Updated on 6 Aug 2014:
So it's day 1po and the pain is worse but not intolerable. Thank God for pain pills. I've been doing my deep breathing exercises and moving my feet and legs a lot. Yesterday I peed a lot. I was up and down on the hour every hour. Maybe that's why I'm so sore today! My bff has been by my side and she is such an amazing helper and friend! I only needed one drain which really doesn't bother me. The crackers were too dry to eat after surgery and pudding and sugar free jello were too sweet to eat. So my amazing mom saved the day and made me mashed potatoes! Thank you mom! I can feel my muscles spasm but it's not painful. The soreness is from the abdominal repair I'm sure. This girdle is amazing too. I go Friday for a follow up, he will change my bandages then. I'll post pics when I can.

Updated on 6 Aug 2014:
So after having my first scare (I thought I pulled something) I'm fine. Pains been OK and I know that I'm swelling. Up and moving a little better today, but my legs are still wobbly.

Updated on 6 Aug 2014:


Updated on 7 Aug 2014:
So today I'm feeling pretty good. I'm surprised I'm not in a lot of pain. I've only taken one pain pill at 9am since 11pm last night. My bff is still here taking care of me and we will attempt to wash my hair today. My mom is coming in a few! I'm excited about that. Love being with my mom. The kids are doing really well at keeping themselves occupied. Thanks xbox and tablets! Tomorrow I go for my first f/u with my surgeon. I can't wait to see what it looks like under This binder. Funny side I had to call his cell after hrs be I needed to know if I could take a gasx well he got his laugh and assured me that no question is a dumb question and yes I can take gasx lol. I still haven't had a bm yet. I'm not in a rush for it though. I've been taking a stool softer to help me get there.

Updated on 8 Aug 2014:
Today is day 3 po and I got my first view of my new tummy!! I am VERY impressed and happy with my results! I can't wait to see the final results once I'm healed! DR. Newkirk is an awesome doctor and I recommend him to anyone! He has been so nice and I just love him and his office staff! The pain is pretty much gone....my skin around the incision is still numb. I've been cleared to take a shower when I feel up to it and I don't have to wear my binder unless I want to. I should b able to have my drain removed Monday!

Updated on 9 Aug 2014:
Took the binder off this morning. Everything looks to be going good. I'm so ready to take the drain out and walk upright once again! I never thought that walking hunched like this would cause such pain! Today I'm going to take it slow and stretch out on the couch. Hopefully I can walk normal next week! Hope all u ladies are recovering well and feeling good! The area from my bb down to the line is numb :(

Updated on 10 Aug 2014:
Tears and more tears. Idk why but today has gotten the best of me. I can't stand up straight, my back is killing me, I'm sleeping on the couch, I've got this weird feeling in the in the incision line and this stretching feeling. I've begun to ask myself why have I done this to myself. My husband works 12hrs a day so i barely see him. He's been sleeping upstairs in our bed....I don't blame him. I'm trying to stay positive, it's just so hard to do when I feel this low. Thank God my mom is still here with me. I want to hold my 2yr old so bad! She just looks at me with those big blue eyes and I cry! So I took the last half of my pain pill tonight and a xanax. Hopefully I'll get some sleep and an eased mind. Not to mention that I have this fear of a blood clot! Regardless of how active I am I feel it's not enough. Am I driving myself crazy or is this the "normal" after this surgery?

Updated on 11 Aug 2014:
I went upstairs and took a shower and I shaved my legs!!!! I can't believe how much better I actually feel moving around and doing stuff. Hopefully tomorrow is the day to remove my drain!!

Updated on 13 Aug 2014:
Had my drain removed today! Yahh! My drain output this am was 12.5! I hope I don't get any fluid build up b/c the way he described the removal of that sounded horrible! He said everything looked great! My sutures are don't have to be removed. They will dissolve. Happy about that. I'll be glad when I'm back to normal so my mind will be at ease!

Updated on 14 Aug 2014:
I finally drove again today....yah.... it's crazy how something small everyday makes u feel back to yourself! Just remember to take your turns a little slower, and braking!

Updated on 19 Aug 2014:
Today I had my 2 week f/u....went awesome. I'm feeling great. I've been cleared to resume my normal activity. He said to listen to my body....If it feels like too much, slow down. Too heavy, put it down. As long as I can tolerate it and comfortable do it! Yah! Scar treatment starts next week....Once all my scabs are gone. Yahh! I'm feeling pretty normal. Standing is getting easier. Still waiting on that long full body stretch though. The more I do the better I feel! I'm ready to go back to the gym....but I'll wait a till I'm a full month out! :) hope everyone else is doing and feeling great!!

Updated on 20 Aug 2014:
So ladies....what do u plan on using for scar treatment? I'm going to order the NewGel + on Friday, but I need something to use while I'm waiting on it to come in. Any suggestions?

Updated on 22 Aug 2014:
Still a little swollen. ...

Updated on 24 Aug 2014:
I can stand! Yah!!!! The only thing that bothers me now is my anxiety has gotten a lot worse....I hate it!

Updated on 30 Aug 2014:
So I'm feeling great....still bloating and pulling at the end of the day.

Words can not express how happy with the results, my recovery was also unbelievable, really no pain, a little discomfort but very manageable, was able to start working out within 3-4 weeks. Was able to ask all my questions and feel as if I was satisfied with the answers. When and if I need anything down the road I will go back to Dr Newkirk.

I had a mole on my back I believed to be cancerous. Dr. Newkirk and his staff got me scheduled for the procedure fast. The procedure itself was quick and painless. The pathology report came back negative. Either way it was well worth the trip.
I would recommend visiting Dr. Newkirk for cosmetic and insurance procedures.

When meeting dr newkirk my honest first opinion was not the best however after speaking with him and going through with the surgery I would not have chosen another doctor. I am so happy with my results. And where dr newkirk's personality lack his staff more than makes up for it. You do not have to worry about long waits or alot of people in the waiting room. They schedule people appropriately so you don't feel awkward. They have plenty of patience when trying to decide what is right for you. I definitely the experell (not sure of spelling on that) they will explain what it is.

2008 I had a breast reduction by him and it went horribly wrong. I had to have a full reconstruction done a year later by a different doctor now 9 years later will be having a mastopexy done. I wish this app was around then and could have made a better decision for dr to go to.

This dr. is unskilled!! $4700 for Liposuction and the results we awful! Three months after The surgery my waist was the same size prior to the surgery. When I confronted him regarding the results he became very defensive and ask me to leave his office. No bedside manner's as well! Don't waste you time and money. I should have read the reviews prior to seeing him.