I had my procedure on Friday, April 22. I was originally scheduled to have chin liposuction and sculpting of the jawline. The day of surgery Dr. Suzman started taking pictures and decided that he would also add some type of tightening procedure as well to enhance my results(something to do with heat, I forget what it’s called). Once we went to the backroom and I laid on the operating table, Dr. Suzman decided that along with some Lipo that he would cut some of the fat out from my chin and jaw line as well. He explained that my jawline was already defined and I didn’t need much work however to get optimal results he thought this was the best route to take and didn’t charge additional money to do the extra work he believed would give my the best results. I was placed under local anesthesia and giving what they call laughing gas I believe. I had medication to come my nerves too. During the procedure, I was calm, comfortable and experienced very little discomfort—just a little tug here and there. I was awake for the entire procedure laughing and talking. My experience with the West med group has been absolutely exceptional ! I’ve had other non-surgical procedures with them. They’re Possibly on the pricier side but well worth the investment, you get one body, make the best of it. The bedside manner of the entire team is impeccable, Helen is awesome! Updated on 25 Apr 2022: I don’t have much bruising but I do have slight swelling and bad headache. Although, the other night I was in so much pain, I was ready to go to the emergency room. I just took some ibuprofen 400 mg, slept it off. Later that evening, I took a Vicodin and Xanax to make myself comfortable. I’m trying to stay optimistic, I go Friday to remove the stitches. The incision is a bit larger than I expected but the doctor said I should have better results. I think I mentioned before the original plan was slightly changed on which method to use. I believe I made the best decision and chose the best doctor for me. I also get my fillers and Botox done at his practice as well. I’m practically glued to my compression wrap and garment. It’s not comfortable but manageable. I was told I can take it off in short intervals but continue to wear my compression. My lower jaw feels slightly tight and realigned but I know that’s due to the compression. I ordered more of the elastic bands that he wrapped my face with after surgery to continue the same level of compression Updated on 29 Apr 2022: I am officially one week out from my procedure. I can’t emphasize enough how much I appreciate Dr. Suzman and his staff. Their bedside manner is excellent and undefeated. I know I can be a pain in the ass at times. I’ve been having what I call… Postsurgical anxiety! Since I’ve had the surgery, I’ve tried not to go crazy with looking at other patient’s results and comparing myself. Honestly, you can drive yourself crazy in my opinion being over consumed with images and information overload. I went in for my official follow up, I was handled with care and my concerns were addressed. Although I knew my thoughts were getting the best of me, I have to keep reminding myself not to compare myself to other people, we are all starting from different points and why I choose my Doctor. Dr. Suzman evaluated my results, he said my healing and results were coming along really good and not to be so hard on myself. I thought I had seroma but it wasn’t. I’m still experiencing swelling which is quite normal one week after surgery. The concerns I had was my Jawline and me second guessing why we choose to do a bigger incision than originally planned. Dr. Suzman said I didn’t need much liposuction across my jawline, there wasn’t enough fat in that area to really Lipo. The main concern was directly under my chin. By creating a bigger incision under the chin he was able to precisely cut the fat out and essentially lift the area . Making my incision a little bigger than originally planned was the most effective way to remove the fat from under the chin to give the best results for me. We also took a look at my before pictures and there were definitely more noticeable changes than what I was able to see on my own from the angle I was holding my phone. I also have a little more projection at the tip of my chin now. Once the swelling comes down some more, I’ll be able to see more of the results. I do have more swelling on the right side. Ironically, that’s also where I had the most fat at. I also showed him pictures of other people‘s results and he looked at the pictures…then we talked about me individually and expectations for healing. At the end of my follow up, I was at ease, calmer and content with knowing the journey is healing now. I was given the OK to wear my compression band half the day after today and I can start using scar Silicone treatments in a few days. My next follow up appointment will be in six weeks. Can’t wait! Updated on 30 Apr 2022: This morning I can actually feel hardness under my chin. I went online to do a little research I suppose… it appears this is quite normal to experience at this stage. I mentioned in my previous post, I am experiencing swelling, with the ups and downs, some days are better than others . The goal is to wear my head bandage at least 12 to 16 hours a day for now. Of course, I have my doctors approval. I tried to get better side pictures of my profile this morning. I’m waiting for the tape to fall off as my doctor instructed me to do. It’s kind of funny how exciting, depressing, content, happy and sad in one giving moment you can be while going through the recovery/healing process.
Highly Recommend. Dr Suzman performed a mini facelift, including a chemical peel and blepharoplasty surgery on my upper eyes. One of my eyes had ptosis. Two other high rated Westchester surgeons told me they "wouldn't touch my eyes". Lucky me! I couldn't be happier. Friends, family and clients tell me I look "phenomenal" constantly.
Gosh!! I wrote a long ass story and it all disappeared... Weeps in excess skin. Anyways let me try again...I am a 35 year old mom of 2 kids (7 &5 ) and recently completed and smashed my MBA and got a top job. I resume in January next year and want to use this down time to get my tummy right. I don't hate my tummy, It just bothers me that I cannot wear body con dresses. I work out 5 times a week - I lift heavy, and love Les Mills combat, pump and body attack, but my tummy does not look like I work out. This journey started out as a Lipo journey but I have been told I am not a good candidate for that...hence, the scary AF TT journey I really would like to do the procedure in November..so I have enough time to recover before resuming a new job. I don't have a provider yet so I know I am down to the wire...hope I can sort it out soon. If you have recommednations for NewYork - Westchester preferably...hit me up... I have consulted with 4 doctors and the jury is still up...sighs! Updated on 7 Oct 2021: Today I ran 7 miles then did a weight lifting circuit for 40 minutes.. Feel really good. Summer weight is melting.. joined a DietBet challenge for this month. I go back and forth on if I really want this surgery. Would be good to look down and see my vagina again :), wear a crop top and bodycon dresses…But my tummy doesn’t really bother me. I worry because I have never had any form of surgery before. I also have two young kids… don’t want to pass away and leave them over something that at best is an irritant. I also worry about the pain, I think I have low pain threshold I mean I put off getting birth control all these years because of the pain, same as getting micro bladed brows. But if I don’t do this now, will it haunt me. Also, I have the perfect downtime.. no work till January, enough time to recuperate, not sure I will get this time again… so Sighs Updated on 10 Oct 2021: I’v decided to go for it for sure. After consulting with 6 surgeons, I have narrowed down to two and will call tomorrow to schedule. Will go with whoever has availability for my desired date which is first week of November. I’v decided to also slow down on reading reviews as it’s leaving me with mixed feelings.. I think I will focus more on browsing for crop tops :) Wish me luck if you read this. Updated on 14 Oct 2021: So I had my 5th consultation yesterday. I had good experience with the other 4 but various reasons dettered me from moving ahead, don’t want to bore anyone reading. I had my consultation with DR suzman yesterday. The experience started out quite negative, was left sitting at the reception for almost an hour due to miscommunication between the front desk and his staff. Was super irritated but when I met him, My mood changed, I really liked him. He was super personable, I just had an overall good vibe. The decider for me though was - he does drainless TT, I am super squeamish so will take anything that will make my experience a bit more bearable. he’s well experienced, the director of plastic surgery at my regular hospital so I feel comfortable with my sorroundings, he’s also a 5 mins drive from my house. Icing on the cake is charging my insurance for my hernia which brought the cost down a little. He’s still expensive, way above my budget and dealing with his office on credit care really left me frustrated! However, I have decided to trust my instinct on this. Paid my deposit today. Cancelled the 4 consultations I have scheduled for next week. I am optimistic about this process so fingers crossed. I am down 9lbs so far this month, currently around 180, 5 foot 6 tall. Hoping to drop another 10 pounds before the day! Updated on 18 Oct 2021: Based out of westChester NY Already have a summary of why I went with him in my last post. I am actually feeling calm and optimistic about the entire process.. Will start shopping after my pre-op which is November 1st. Currently reading other reviews and living my best life for now Updated on 1 Nov 2021: It’s crazy to think it’s just a week away! I thought I will be nervous and second guessing myself at this point, but I’m actually calm and occupied with other things. I do need to start shopping though. Had my pre-op today and my prescription has been sent to my pharmacy. Updated on 9 Nov 2021: Today was surgery day. Last night, I had an emotional moment with my husband. He asked me not to leave him as he could not imagine life without me. I reassured him I will be fine but I lay in the dark and wondered if I was being too vain, silly.. what will happen to my family if I passed on and so many ugly thoughts. We ended up watching a movie and gisted through the night. We did not sleep at all. At 5 am I woke up and took a shower and headed to the hospital. After paper work, Was hooked up to the I V, doctor came to mark me and his voice was super reassuring. The anaesthesiologist was also soft spoken too. Nurse came and wheeled me to the theatre. I remember thinking wow.. so much fancy equipment and next money I was waking up in the recovery room and they told me they called my husband. Nurse took me to wee, changed me and wheeled me to my car. I’m home now. In bed and reclined with back and leg wedges. No pain whatsoever. Very tight though which brings discomfort. Still took my pain meds to be on the safe side, cuz the anaesthestic may be masking the pain. Who knows? So far my pain level is zero and I was mentally prepared for a 7. I hope all goes well with recover and I hope I love my results.. that’s so important at this stage. Fingers crossed. Updated on 10 Nov 2021: Today is my post op day 1. I slept very well and been taking my drugs on schedule. I have also figured out how to get out of bed without engaging my tummy muscles, by rolling and using my hands to propel myself up. Thank God for upper body strength built at the gym. My pain and discomfort levels are definitely up today will say pain is at a 2 when lying down and maybe a 4 when walking around. I feel burning sensations at my two flanks side, and up and down the center of my tummy. Not sure if it’s my incision or if it’s the lipo spot. I think I’m a little bit more hunched than yesterday. I’v rolled out of bed a couple of times to walk around, wee, drink water, brush my teeth, wash my face and moisturize. I have been snacking on crackers and had my regular protein shake today. I hear day 1&2 are the worse so I guess we will see Updated on 12 Nov 2021: Was uncomfortable at night.. seemed like my binder was too tight.. probably swelling. I popped an ibuprofen and went to bed. Also had a bowel movement last night, which was easy as I been taking stool softener all week. Today feels like I have turned for the better. To be honest I have not felt any overwhelming pain.. more discomfort if anything. I’m still hunched over slightly maybe at 20%. Had my first post-op today. Saw my body…the ugly wrinkly stretch mark apron is gone. I’m definitely swollen but was not bruised or battered as I feared. The incision is low so I’m happy… I’m a bit puffy at the side but overall happy to see my results. I have two twinging hot painful spots.. probably lipo not sure… before my binder came off, I thought it was the ends of my incision but I know it’s not Still resting and taking it easy as good as I feel.. I got a more comfortable binder and a faja from my doctors Updated on 21 Nov 2021: My recovery has been uneventful.. probably because it’s was drainless. I feel like myself, however when I over exert my body reminds me that I’m not back to 100% yet. The hardest part for me has been sleeping on my back as I’m a tummy sleeper. Can’t wait till I can sleep normally again. Thought to drop some pictures here. Pictures I took on the morning of my surgery and today. Im about 7 pounds lighter. Im conscious that I’m sedentary (not working out) so trying to regulate what I eat especially since I never had nausea or loss of apetite. Hotspot healing to all, and if you are still contemplating I advice you to go for it. I look into the mirror and I don’t recognize myself Updated on 13 Jan 2022: Been a while I have been here. Largely because my recovery has been uneventful. I did have a huge scare around 5 / 6 weeks, I started taking long walks (about 1 hour on the thread mill, my period was also coming but I did not know this. I had the worse swell ever! A glimpse of my old tummy without the skin.. I spent all night reading all sorts, and going down a rabbit hole. However my period came and on day 2, I was the flatest I had ever been. Got another period during the Christmas holiday, while the bloat wasn’t as bad, I was prepared for it. Overall I feel good, look good. I decided to wean myself off my compression garments by week 9 and I now go without it completely except when I’m working out and I feel good. Sure doesn’t feel like my tummy is about to fall off again. I also feel sexier in bed in my nice lingerie without any compression underneath it or ontop. Speaking of workout I will say I’m up to 50% of where I was pre- surgery. I started by walking by week 5, by week 7 I could walk on an incline, by week 8 I could get on an elliptical and week 9/10 I can spin fast on the spinning bike. I’m yet to start my intense hiit or lifting as I honestly don’t feel I can burpee yet! Must be psychological but I have decided to pace myself and listen to my body. So no les mills for now. Overall, my healing was great, will definitely recommend the drainless procedure, had no pain, used pain meds out of fear that I will wake up on severe pain if I don’t get ahead of it, but ditched it by day 3. Also no nausea, no difficulties with bowel movement, no popping stitches, no awful drains. I had a textbook recovery indeed! I now wear crop tops, something I never thought I will wear in this lifetime, no bikinis yet but I’m sure I will try it during the summer. My confidence is back to a 100. Ny husband can’t get his hands off me, I love shopping and trying new pictures. My scar doesn’t bother me at all! Although my husband says it looks like it’s getting worse. I read here during my research that it gets worse before it gets better so who knows? Who cares more importantly, it’s so low it’s covered by everything! The best part is the results keep getting better by the day! Can’t wait to see how it looks at the one year mark. I’m also down by 8 pounds ish post surgery, my waist is down about 6 inches. This is the best thing I ever did for myself. Thank God I got over my dear and went for it. Have to reduce the quality of the pictures to post because of the size limit, hope it stil clear enough!
Dr Suzman and his staff are the best of the best. They worked their hardest to ensure that I would be able to schedule my surgery even with all of the limitations that the Covid pandemic presented us and the medical practice. He made sure that as soon as we could safely have my surgery, that we did. He constantly put me at ease and was highly professional, while also just being a very pleasant and kind person to be around. It was clear from the get go who he is as a doctor and surgeon, someone who is highly trained and skilled at his craft, but also someone who clearly loves what he does- and wants to perform surgeries to help his patients as often as he physically can. Something that always stands out to me is that he prides himself on creating an authentic and natural looking result, rather than “looking like you got surgery”, which is all a patient could hope for. And: that was achieved for me. Although nothing can ever be perfect, he got pretty damn close to it for me! I am so very happy with my result (both cosmetically and medically with my breathing), and it has been less than a month since my surgery! It will only get better from here, and I have Dr Suzman and his staff to thank for that. Couldn’t recommend him highly enough.
Dr. Suzman made me feel comfortable the moment we met. His skill and professionalism is very clear through the amount of good results he has had in his career. He will always make sure you understand the details of your procedure and have absolutely no worries - I would not trust anyone else with my surgery or body. I am so grateful to Dr. Suzman and his team for making my surgery experience unbelievably easy and making me feel so cared for. They will make sure you are covered every step of the way, before, during, and post surgery. He is an amazing doctor and I recommend him to anyone and everyone for a breast augmentation procedure. Thank you Dr. Suzman!!
My experience with Dr. Suzman was great! He is extremely knowledgeable and attentive when it comes to his patients--and it shows with the results. The entire process went smoothly and with ease. The consultation was informative and thorough. During the consultation, Dr. Suzman addressed my concerns and set accurate expectations for my surgery and results. The surgery itself was over before I knew it. The nurses were so kind, caring and patient with me. After my surgery, Dr. Suzman checked in every day via phone call and answered any questions I had about what to expect from the days coming or any discomfort I was feeling. Overall, I am so content with my results and can't thank Dr. Suzman enough for his great work!!
Reduction I had a breast reduction on July 23 it was approved by my insurance very quick. I cannot say how much I happy I am with my decision and having paid Dr. Michael Suzman through this journey. Both Dr. Suzman and dr Helen Reyes go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable in every aspect. I have no regrets in picking them my breast look fabulous and is only the third day. I cannot wait for the final outcome!!!!
I could not be happier with my breast augmentation. I specifically wanted smaller sized implants that would look natural with my small boned thin frame. As I told Dr. Suzman during our initial consultation, "I don't want my breasts to be the first thing people notice about me". Well, he delivered. I finally got the cleavage and proportioned look I've always wanted without the obvious "boob job" look. His office staff is wonderful. They are all patient, empathetic and encouraging. From the initial consult, to the procedure, to the after care, every single person has been admirable. I highly recommend Dr. Suzman and his office staff for your procedure. You won't regret it. In fact, my only regret is that I didn't do this sooner.
Excellent doctor, so nice and did a fantastic job on removing my basil cell cancer. The wind was very deep and did not look like it was going to heal well but now you can hardly tell that there was anything done and it is only three months later.
Dr Suzman and his team are the absolute best! He is caring and patient and makes the plastic surgery process stress free. The results are more than I could have hoped for. Highly recommend! My procedure included lift, implant, and lipo and after 6 weeks of recovery so far, I couldn’t be happier. The office location is convenient, hours are flexible so you can have apts before work, all staff is friendly and warm.
Based on your petite size in general, it sounds like to your surgeon is recommending a properly-sized implant at around 250 cc to result in a pleasing shape with a long-lasting, safe result. It is likely that in some bra brands you may fit into a C cup and perhaps other bra brands you may be smaller. it is tough to predict as each type of bra is different. We use 3D imaging in our office to help patients see their simulated result-- it really helps. While you could have a slightly larger implant to be sure of reaching your size goals, you want to be sure that your surgeon has carefully measured your chest. That way you can be sure the implant is appropriate for your skin and tissues and give you a result that won't shift, droop, ripple or have other problems over time. An appropriate-sized implant should give you a great augmentation and last a long time. Good luck with your surgery.
There are so many good filler options for volume replacement and reversing signs of facial aging. The best of the best is your own fat. It looks natural, is natural, some of it lasts indefinately and it may help the skin texture and blood supply as well. The difficulty with autologous fat transfer ( our fancy name for the procedure) is that is best done in an operating room with some light sedation. I typically do it as an " add on" procedure for someone who will be in the operating room any way-- for a face or eyelid lift, breast procedure, liposuction or tummy tuck. I do not recommend going to the OR only for fat trasnfer, as office based fillers can also do a fine job. For the cheek ( or malar area), I prefer a thicker textured gel such as Voluma, though Juvederm ultra plus works nicely as well. Radiesse is also a good long acting filler, though it is more firm and perhaps better for those who have tried and liked filler in the past. The temple area is more complex, as the skin is thin and there is an abundance of veins. I would recommend a filler such as Juvederm Ultra plus or Vollure. In the temple area, make sure you are not going to an amateur. A plastic surgeon or dermatologist with many years of training and experience is important.
