Tushar R. Patel, MD, FACS

I did my breast lift/implant and I must say I am soooooo happy I met Dr Patel! I my survey 5 years ago and have absolutely the best results ever. Dr patel is hands down the best. He is very kind soft spoken and so knowledgeable! And his staff!! Carla his nurse was amazing!! The ladies at the surgery center were so kind to me! I want for any woman reading my review to know, This is the place and the doctor to go to.

I really needed to get this procedure done along with a thigh lift, from the amount of weight I lost I just had real saggy skin everywhere and needed to take care of it. I couldn't be happier with my results, even going in with a high DMI I am still more then happy with my body, my surgeon did and amazing job I would just like to recover great, and get it over with already lol

Dr. Patel was the first Dr. I met with when I decided to do a tummy tuck and breast augmentation. I knew right away from talking with him that he was the Dr. I was going to go with. He is so kind, compassionate, understanding, takes time to explain everything to you & not to mention gave me impeccable results. His nurses and staff are also all amazing . Love love love him and would recommend him to family and close friends 100%
Thank you Dr. Patel for changing my life and making me feel so good

Updated on 29 Sep 2016:
Mom of 3.... 87 pounds of weight loss then decided I wanted to do a tummy tuck and breast augmentation

Updated on 3 Nov 2016:
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My surgical outcome was awesome. I couldn't be any happier. My care from my initial visit to my surgery date and during all my follow up visits was beyond pleasant. I felt very comfortable asking questions and never felt rushed out of the room/office. Dr Patel called me the night of my procedure to check up on me to make sure I was doing well; he goes the extra mile for his patients to ensure they get the best care.

I've researched lipo for quite some time finally decided to do it. I've gained some weight over the last 2 yrs after stopping birthday control. I work out but my stomach has been the hardest thing to tone. So I decided to get lipo of my abdomen and flanks. I'm already curvy I just wanted more definition to my shape

Updated on 14 May 2015:
Surgery went well, anesthesia was great I felt nothing it but once it wore off "Oh My" it was super painful felt like I did a thousand crunches. My abs seem tight. The pressure when standing up is painful. I'm walking very slow.

Updated on 14 May 2015:
Finally got to see what it looks like under my garment. And SHOWER! I feel much better now that I got my dressing removed and clean. I have dissolvable stitches so I won't see my doctor until 6/5/15 three weeks from now. And I have to wear my garment 24/7 For the next 6 weeks, taking it off only to shower 30 mins at the most

Updated on 15 May 2015:
I woke up at 2 am with lots of pain (scale 1-10 I'm a 8) in my back I already have back problems I guess the flanks were done a little bit more aggressively and that's were all my bloody drainage was in my back. Thank god for pain meds I popped a Vicodin and I feel 70%better the pain is subsiding. I hate that I feel so stiff when laying down for long periods of time. And the pressure once I stand up is the worst. But it's only day 2 post op and it could be worst. Make sure you drink lots of fluids and eating properly when taking your meds. I haven't felt/had any nausea at all.

Updated on 15 May 2015:
Does anybody else feel dizzy once the compression garment comes off? Oh my! I get light headed dizzy and shaky when I take off my garment to shower it's not a good feeling. I actually tightened my garment today after my shower incident... I feel much better when it's snug fit. I'm still Sooo swollen which is to be excepted my stomach is twice the size.

Updated on 17 May 2015:
I was feeling a little bummed yesterday second guessing my decision to have lipo....thinking I've made a huge mistake it didn't work I spent all this money for nothing. I'm so swollen I don't like my results what if it looks worst then what it did before. I should've did more research I should've choose a different doctor. All my feelings but I had to calm myself down its only 3/4 days post op I have to give it sometime. Thank god it's Back to work tomorrow so I won't have so much time on my hands to think about my procedure.

Updated on 19 May 2015:
I started back to work yesterday...it was rough! I was in Sooo much pain by the time I got home I was exhausted! Ima secretary at a school so from sitting up in a chair all day and going up and down in my seat it was a crazy day. Today was not so bad. I'm not as swollen as I once was, but I'm still SWOLLEN. I'm starting to get really hard areas. And from sitting all day I'm getting a dent in my stomach.
When can I go back to the gym i feel like crap with no workouts I need to be doing something. I've been watching what I eat and taking my antibiotics (Tomorrow is the LAST day) but I just want to get moving, my brain tells me I'm good but once I start going my body is like hold up wait, I'm walking slow with a pregnant waddle lol it's terrible.
Tomorrow ill be 1 week post op wish I was seeing some improvement but still looks bad to me.

Updated on 22 May 2015:
So last night I got scared about the hardness of my stomach and fluid I could feel moving. So first thing this morning I went to the doctor he assured me everything is fine swilling sore hardness and fluid are normal I'm only 9 days post op, I have lots more healing to do. I order a form board for my crease hopefully it will work. Ugh

Updated on 23 May 2015:
I got my abdominal board it's wonderful feels great! Mad I didn't get it sooner. Im starting to see some of my swelling go down I don't feel as swollen anymore. I'm moving around a lot better getting up out of bed is getting easier and when I stand that pressure feeling is starting to go away. All in all its getting better. I still have a lot more healing to do but I'm happy now that I'm getting my body back slowly. Started to wear a new garment today and I love the way it sucks me in tight!

Updated on 9 Jun 2015:
Haven't updated in a while... I'm feeling okay little to no pain. Still swollen. The incision on my back hurt. I've been using bio oil and palmers coco butter faithfully twice a day on my incision sites and my entire stomach, massaging it. I still have hard spots and it still feels like something is moving in my stomach. I'm going to get some mederma today to see how that works as well.

I had gotten a little discouraged because my garment is too big now and I went to purchase another and that one was too big as well...I'm tired of spending money on garments but I feel nothing is tight enough and in a reasonable price range.

I had my post op on June 6... Doctor said everything looks good swelling will countinue to go down and he wants to see me back in a month 7/2.

Im a thick bone women have 2 children. 5 year old and 4 month both girls. I've always wanted to ha e a tummy tuck, but never thought I would actually go head and get it. After my 2nd baby I really need to get rid of this extra baggage. I started my research and went to my 1st consultant. I was educated. I thought all this time I would only need a mini tuck, but I need a full tuck with muscles repair. Well my concerns is picking up my baby. Thank God for my mother. She agreed to come and help me. Im looking forward to having this surgery this summer. Waiting for the kids to be out of school. My mom does not drive me. Im still search for another dr to do a 2nd consultant in NJ, once I get back from spring vacation with my family. Im.soo excited and nervous. Will keep you all posted

Updated on 23 Apr 2015:
I went to two different surgeons for a consultation. The first surgeon my neighbor gave me his name from working with him in the hospital. The 2nd surgeon I found off RS and went because of the review. Both DR’s were pretty honest and up front with the procedure, they both gave me the same information. I decided to schedule my surgery with Dr. Tushar Patel he was the recommendation from my neighbor. The office is super close to my house; therefor it will be easier to get to. I’m super excited. I’m scheduled for August 5th. I do need to lose more weight, he told me to try and get to my pre pregnancy weight which was 205, and my goal is to be at 189 or close to it by then, I have about 20lb to lose. Not easy at all. I will keep posting as the date get closer.

Updated on 6 May 2015:
I went to Vegas this weekend and gain 4 pound. Now I need to lose 20lbs. Im so upset with myself. I thinking I will do a juice detox starting Monday for 1 week. Hoping to lose about 7lbs.

Updated on 28 May 2015:
Im so excited to report that im down 205lbs back to my pre pregnancy weight. Now my goal is to lose 15-20 more. On June 1st a friend and I will start 28 day challenge. Im praying and hoping to lose 10lbs next month. My next appointment is June 12th... Cant believe the time is almost here. I have a list of supplies to buy thanks to RS, but I will run everything by my surgeon first. I took a few pictures this morning. Cant wait to cross over to the flat side. Any recommendations of what type of food to eat after my surgery?

Updated on 15 Jun 2015:
Im so excited. Time is ticking. I went to see my doctor on Friday June 12th. He gave me my lab orders. My pre op is set for July 17th. He told me to stop my bc pills the month before. So now I need to get the IUD/merina. I need to lose 10more pounds. Im feeling great about this surgery, but still very nervous abou the recovery time with a baby at home. Im just going to pray and ask God to help me.

Updated on 16 Jun 2015:
I just made my appointment to get the merina because the doctor told me I have to stop my bc pills. No taking pills in July. Whew.

Updated on 17 Jun 2015:
Here is a garment I saw on ig a person who just had a tt. Has anyone ever try this. Im looking for a good garments.

Updated on 25 Jun 2015:
I'm so excited been working hard. I'm down to 200lbs. With 5 more weeks to go I should be about to drop 5-8 more. Yesterday I did my lab work. So I'm praying all my number come back Good. Pre op is set for July 17th. Ladies what do they do at the Pre op appointment? Still have not purchase anything yet. Next month. I pray everyone is doing great. God bless

Updated on 7 Jul 2015:
I'm so excited. Pre op on July 27th. My Dr submitted letter of medically necessary to my insurance, they now need more medical records from my primary Dr. I'm so pissed off because I went to her and asked for record she wouldn't give them to me. So now I need to do more leg work or o will be paying the full price for surgery. Tomorrow morning I will be on the phone making calls. O really need them to pay something. Anyway

That will not stope from having the surgery

Updated on 9 Jul 2015:
Next week Friday is my preop. So ? happy. This weekend I will order some Arnica gel, bromelain pill and start looking into some compression garments. I need some pillows because I did not order a recliner. I think I have enough granny panties just had a baby 7 months ago by c section. Another else my vets think I would need. Please advise

Updated on 15 Jul 2015:
I'm super excited preop on Friday. Then I give a little more money towards my big day. Okay. Now I need to order some stuff this week to make sure it will be here in time. 3 more weeks from today. August will be here. Omg. I got the merjna in and I have not stop bleeding. This suck. Don't know what is going on with my body. I hope it stops for my surgery. Its not heavy just annoying. Any who.. I'm excited. August 5th come on

Updated on 21 Jul 2015:
Well. I went for my preop on Friday. Omg. The paper work made me very nervous. But no turning back now. I'm half way paid up.. I got all my meds, but the office don't supply the binder. So I will order that this week. I started picking up supplies. My mom will come down 2 days before my surgery. I hope 2 weeks off work is good enough. I'm excited

Updated on 28 Jul 2015:
Omg. I can't believe the time is almost here. I'm very excited ready to be on the road to recovery. I got a few supplies. Pill reminder, dial antibacterial soap to shower in the day of sx.. Bio oil for my scar, arnicare gel, all my meds ????my binder. I started packing a small bag. Signed all my paper work. Now I need to clear my balance and pick up pillows and a night gown. My mom will be here on Monday. Yay.

Updated on 29 Jul 2015:
Just a few pictures I took this morning. Yuck tummy.

Updated on 4 Aug 2015:
I can't believe the time is here. Tomorrow is my day. I'm so excited but very nervous about recovery. My praying is that God will cover me and the entire surgery team. I'm still waiting for my report time. I'm so ready to get this done...

Updated on 5 Aug 2015:
Thanking God.. Everything went well today. I can't believe I made it to the flat side. So grateful, happy, excited and give all praise to God for his angels that watched over me today. My husband we amazing. Now my healing begins.

Updated on 6 Aug 2015:
My body is feeling super tight. Been taking my meds, every 4 hours. Can't wait for things to get better. My binder itch. When can I switch out. Does anyone know

Updated on 9 Aug 2015:
I'm feeling OK. Very sore on my sides and back is killing me. I'm trying to stop taking the pain med and use Tylenol. I took a ride to Walmart today my baby ran out of formula. Tonight I plan in taking a shower with my husband help.

Updated on 12 Aug 2015:
I made it through 1 week. So happy. My back hurts a lot, but I'm doing fine. I still have drains in ,they both are putting out less than 25cc, praying that they come out on Friday morning. I've been walking around alot. Eating well. Drinking lots of water and power ad. I wear my binder24/7. I miss drinking coffee. I would love a ice coffee today. Should I??

Updated on 16 Aug 2015:
Went to the Dr at pod9 and got 1of the drains removed. So happy. Now the second one will be con on day 12. Can't wait. They pinch my skin like crazy. I'm not in that much pain, but my stomach muscles do hurt in the center. When will all this end. My swelling is crazy. My tummy is not flat at all yet. Ugh, but I keep my binder on 24/7. My scar looks crazy I hate it. Ugh. Just so nasty. When will it every heal up. Here are a few photos

Updated on 25 Aug 2015:
Well tomorrow I will be 3 weeks post op. Can't believe the time. My recovery is a process. The pain, emotions, sleepness night is all worth it. My sides still hurt and the incision has not closed up ????but I'm getting through day by day. Its just need time. I go to the Dr on Friday. My swelling is off the hook, but I'm happy. Can't wait to start working out again. I'm afraid to see how much weight I am. Guess I'll leave that alone. Here are a few pictures of my process

I have had consultations with 4 or 5 different plastic surgeons in NJ and they all suggested Brachioplasty for my arms. I will be having Brachioplasty and flank/abdominal liposuction done December 10th with Dr. Tushar Patel. I felt comfortable with him and he came highly recommended by my bariatric surgeon. He was also a top doctor for 2014 I think. So... my highest weight was about 210 but I am 5'3". I had VSG one year ago and lost 55-60 pounds. My arms and abdomen have much loose skin, but there are still a few stubborn areas of fat that I want removed. They also recommended
(not a TT) a skin only removal of the loose abdominal skin. I chose NOT to have skin only abdominoplasty. I just want a smoother stomach. If you notice in my pictures, above my belly button, it kind of protrudes more than the rest of my stomach. I just want him to smooth out that area and also to get rid of the love handles. He said I will have loose skin no matter what because of the weight loss, which I am fine with because I never expose my belly anyway. I just hope my stomach will get a better overall shape so I don't have muffin top in jeans or a visible roll with all the shirts I wear. I am very nervous, more about my arms though. Wish me luck! I will post again after my procedure.

Updated on 11 Dec 2014:
Liposuction on my abdomen/flanks hurts more than the brachioplasty. The abdomen pain is just a burning sensation. The arms I only have pain in the armpit. That pain is also a burning feeling, but it is bearable. I thought I would be in a lot more pain than I am.
I just had my day 1 follow up and I can see that I am very swollen, but I see how much smaller my arms and belly look already. No regrets as of yet. I'm very happy I chose Dr. Tushar Patel. He is very kind and informative.

Updated on 13 Dec 2014:
Hard to move around today. Had to sleep on my back again which I really hate. I'm so sore. My arms really don't hurt as much as my belly, but they do burn and feel swollen. My belly burns pretty bad. I have some huge hips and major bruising right...so swollen. I hope that is normal. I have not removed the abdominal binder or arm sleeves yet. I hope the swelling goes down and I get better soon because this is kind of miserable. I'll post pics once the bruises fade a little. Right now it is pretty bad.

Updated on 22 Dec 2014:
I went to the doctor today for my 2 week visit. I had some oozing and burning pain under my left arm. I guess I bent my arm the wrong way or something because a stitch opened up and I have a small infection. So that sucks but the rest of me is fine. Pain is minimal now. Bruising is pretty much gone. The scar down my arm is really small and thin. I thought it would be a lot worse but it's not that bad and it's only going to get better as it heals more. So hopefully that small infected area will heal fast and I'll be able to get the rest of my stitches out. The doctor said I won't be able to work out for about 4-6 weeks. Can't wait to heal and get back on track with my diet and working out again.