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Susan E. Downey, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Los Angeles, California
3.9 | 9 Reviews
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Excellent !! Very satisfied
I had a lipoma removal on my back. Kaiser would not touch it, claiming it was purely cosmetic. Dr. Downey legitimately had her concerns and recommended removal. She thoroughly, compassionately explained the procedure. The whole process was painless. My scar is barely visible. She is very courteous, professional, and calming. I highly recommend her and will definitely seek her services for other procedures.
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Dr Susan Downey is Great ! - Los Angeles, CA
I was very concerned about having cosmetic surgery . Especially as a man I was worried about looking "different " . However I felt my heavy upper eyelids made me look tired. Dr. Susan Downey put me at ease . Surgery went great - I look refreshed and not "done". No more tired look and I still look like myself only better. Very happy! Updated on 10 Aug 2016: I cannot believe it has been six months since my surgery . Went back for a follow up and I could not be happier !!
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She Made Me Feel Much Better About Myself! I Have Confidence Now! - Los Angeles, CA
All my life I struggled with covering this horrible birthmark on my face. Dr. Downey removed it and brought confidence to my self image. I no longer have to spend huge amounts of money every year to attempt to cover it. I can go to the beach and not worry about people staring at me. I can now go anywhere without heavy makeup and without feeling that people are staring at me. My boyfriend loves seeing me without makeup too! I have so much more self confidence thanks to Dr. Susan
Worth It20 days Post-Op
We have lift off! Can't believe its over - New pics :)
July 15, 2012 Today marks exactly 4 weeks before my surgery... and I have yet to decide if I actually want a reduction or not! The boobs will definitely be lifted, and Dr. Downey has decided on a lollipop lift with a small, 2cm incision at the base. Granted, I am 24 and a 32DD... but I have heard reports that once the breast is reshaped and lifted it will actually look much smaller anyway. So I am still unsure about the reduction part! Thoughts? In other news, I am tripping
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I Say She is the Best - Los Angeles, CA
I had poland syndrome. Which I didn't know what it was or what it was called until she educated me about it and went through all these processes with me. She told me the cons and the pros. Which lead me to do reconstruction.
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Pain Related to Mini Tummy Tuck, Breast Implant Removal, Mastopexy - Glendale, CA
I am three days post op. I can honestly say I have experienced very little pain. I have taken 4 pills since coming off anesthesia and mainly because I thought I should take the meds and not because I was in pain. My breasts were a DD and are now a B. I am glad to have foreign objects out of my body. My belly is flat. It's too early to give a comment regarding a final result but I have had procedures before and you must not get depressed or unhappy as it will take 6 months
8 months Post-Op
Disappointment! - Los Angeles, CA
I had very large breasts. It took me years to make my decision of getting a breast reduction. The weight and back aches are gone, my clothes fit better but I am not happy with the final result! After surgery my breasts are different sizes. Not only did the incision continue to leak with nothing being done about it, but the incision on my right breast is way too high, not under my breast. 8 months since my surgery, I continue to have discomfort and swelling on my right breast.
Worth It3 months Post-Op
6.5 months post-explant....smaller is better! - Los Angeles, CA
I had my BA in 2000 at 21, 350cc, went from full 34b to full 34d and now am a bit bigger at 34dd! I had always wanted bigger boobs but never really considered getting breast augmentation because of the scars. When I heard you could get them through the belly button, I got really excited, scheduled an appt and after only one consult set up my surgery for 2 weeks later. I was young and naive, and the doctor told me "no visible scars! they last a lifetime!" There was no mention
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Wish I could have found YOU ALL first!!Santa Monica, CA
When I finally made the decision to have my implants removed completely,I could never have imagined the horror story that I went thru. I had had 14 years of not a single problem,and then BAM!, one disaster after another,4 more exchange & capsular contraction implant surgeries, and I was DONE! ( I thought!) I went to see a few Docs who told me " Do NOT remove them.you'll be VERY disappointed with the results!" NOT what I wanted to hear. So,I looked at ALL

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