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Robert Heck, MD, FACS

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
5005 Arlington Centre Blvd., Upper Arlington, Ohio
(614) 767-5626
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4.9 | 152 Reviews
827 Questions Answered
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Post-Pregnancy Procedures

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After women give birth, they often experience dramatic changes to their body, particularly the breasts and abdomen. Mommy makeover procedures combine complementary surgeries in a single operation, to help moms regain their pre-baby bodies. During a consultation at my Columbus practice, we’ll discuss your concerns and aesthetic goals, and I’ll recommend the treatment plan that will best achieve them. Your customized procedure may include a tummy tuck, to remove excess skin and tighten the abdominal muscles; a breast lift and/or breast augmentation to restore lost volume and bring your breasts back to a more youthful position; and liposuction, to remove stubborn fat in the thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and hips. Some women also opt for labiaplasty or a facial rejuvenation procedure. Whatever combination they choose, my patients can expect natural-looking results that leave them feeling more beautiful and confident.
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Body Contouring

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Breast Surgery

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Breast augmentation is the most-requested procedure among my patients. Those seeking to enhance the size and shape of their breasts—whether to increase the size of their natural breasts or restore lost volume—usually opt for an augmentation with saline or silicone breast implants. I’m also known for my expertise with breast lifts, with or without implants, to restore a perky, more youthful shape and position to breasts affected by aging, pregnancy, or weight fluctuations. Others seek me out for the innovative Laser Bra nonsurgical breast lift. If you’re experiencing discomfort from large breasts or just want a streamlined silhouette, I also offer breast reduction, including gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction). I also offer breast reconstruction to restore the appearance, shape, or symmetry of the breasts following a mastectomy, or to prevent breast cancer. I look forward to discussing your breast enhancement goals during a consultation at my Columbus-area practice.
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Dr. Robert T. Heck is a board-certified plastic surgeon at CAPS in Columbus, Ohio. With over more than two decades in practice, Dr. Heck has devoted his career to the science and artistry of plastic surgery. He has become nationally recognized for his impeccab

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Generally speaking coolsculpting was studied on healthy well patients with no recent medical issues. With that being said your cardiologist would have to clear you prior to any treatment. Secondly, in rare cases people sometimes get light headed during treatment or faint and although not common at all this may not be a good situation to be in with your heart history. I would personally have you wait at least a year or longer. Of course being on coumadin as well could give you bruising or risks that otherwise are not present when not on that medication.
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Robert Heck, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 152 reviews
We have been doing CoolSculpting over 6 years and we have not had this issue nor do I think it will happen again. However you can always do a round of antivirals beforehand just to be sure. It is not a contraindication for treatment although if you're in a current outbreak I would wait until it's calmed down and resolved.
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Robert Heck, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 152 reviews
CoolSculpting does not tighten skin as it only works on the fat cells. With that being said if your skin integrity is good you shouldn't be worried. I would advise an in person consultation with a trusted practice. If there is an issue upon assessment a good provider will advise you against coolsculpting if the skin would leave you unhappy.
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Robert Heck, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 152 reviews
This rare side effect from coolsculpting can occur on any part of the body. I have not personally seen it occur on the arms but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. We have seen it on the abdomen, bra line, love handles.
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Robert Heck, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 152 reviews
CoolSculpting can not be done on your clavicle. Perhaps a photo would be helpful to see what area you are actually talking about. It can do the bra puff (area on the side of a tank top) and can do the back of arms. There are approved areas a certified provider can explain in an in person consultation which is always best.
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Robert Heck, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 152 reviews
I would not move forward with a third miradry and expect the outcomes to be any different. With that being said it all depends on the template size and the energy used but assuming you had a certified provider all those variables should have been fine. But no, I would not recommend another miradry treatment.
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Robert Heck, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 152 reviews
ULtherapy is approved for treatment on the face, neck and chest. An experienced provider will advise you on the areas they can not treat (around some nerve areas and over the trachea) but rest assured the neck is an area of ultherapy we treat all the time. Best of luck.
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Robert Heck, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 152 reviews
Miradry can treat only the underarm area and states that it's 80-85% effective. Some clients need an additional treatment several months later. It is not approved for use in any other areas of the body at this time.
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Robert Heck, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 152 reviews
We don't actually advise patients that they have to wear one after treatment but if it feels good it can not hurt to do so!
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Robert Heck, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 152 reviews
Cool Tone sits on the glute area and may help to lift, strengthen and firm the glute. Cool Sculpting can treat the banana roll area but you actually don't appear to have enough tissue to treat that area honestly. An in person consultation with a trusted provided can best advise! Best of Luck.
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Robert Heck, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 152 reviews

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$26,440Tummy Tuck

Calm905120

Greatest Experience!!!

Dr. Heck and his entire team are amazing! They were very helpful from start to finish, and answered all of my questions thoroughly. Everything was so smooth, from the consult clear to the surgery. They also put me in a large close by because I live far away, and it was so relaxing and phenomenal. I would recommend Dr hack to anybody. His work is amazing.

Tummy Tuck

MomofBoysx4

Dr. Heck and His Team Are What You Are Looking For!

Dr. Heck and his team are exactly what you are looking for if you are nervous about seeing a plastic surgeon. They are honest, know their stuff, put you at ease and are always just a phone call or email away. They have always treated me like I was just a clinic bestie lol. I feel safe and LOVE my results from a tummy tuck with liposuction. I had a complication less than a week after surgery (at no fault of the surgery team) and Dr. Heck called me every 45 min to check on me and took my issue very seriously and had me back in surgery that night!

$12,000Breast Implants

torilea

525cc, ultra high, breast implants - 32A to 32DDD, excellent results!

Very easy!! I went from a 32A to a 32ddd. I got 525CC implants ultra high profile . I was up and moving after the 1st day of surgery. And the results are excellent ! They look great and people tell me they don't look ultra fake - say they look very natural . But you can definitely tell a BIG difference :)

$11,000Liposuction

Thrifty673848

The time and money spent are well worth it

When I called to schedule my consult, I was surprised at the wait time it would take for me to get seen. You're going to be waiting a while. I am still pretty swollen a week out, but the results I've seen so far are nothing short of amazing. When I took my binder off to shower the first time I couldn't believe my eyes and had to sit down to catch my breath. The time and money spent are well worth it. I wouldn't go to anyone or anywhere else. Every interaction I've had with his office, from the receptionists, to the nurses, to the wellness center NP, to Dr. Heck, and finally the surgery center staff has been great. You truly feel cared for.

Tummy Tuck

BO0150

I absolutely love my results - seriously incredible

Dr. Heck and his team are exceptional! They explained everything and answered every question. I always felt comfortable, heard and well taken care of during my entire journey. Most importantly, I absolutely LOVE my results! Seriously incredible! I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair and liposuction to abdomen, flanks and hips. My photos posted are only 4 weeks post op, so I’m still swollen and know the results will only get better!

$16,000Breast Lift with Implants

Exquisite397063

Saggy Breast After Nursing 4 Babies

I started my journey by researching on RealSelf. I’ve been dreaming of this for about 6 years and after research I felt comfortable going for a consultation. I was about 145 pounds, wore 9/10 jeans and a 36C bra before I had kids. After kids I’m 117 lbs and did not even fill up an A cup, it was very depressing and I no longer felt like a woman. I picked the absolute best surgeon in Columbus with 30 years experience and Columbus Aestetics and Plastic Surgery (CAPS) is a top notch facility for all kinds of treatment, very happy with my choice! Updated on 17 Dec 2022: I got 285 cc silicone naturell implants. I’m 5’5” and weigh between 116-123. I was a bit worried about going too small but Dr. Heck helped me choose a size that fit my body size and I’m happy with the size. The healing is going well but it does not look pretty…yet! Updated on 17 Dec 2022: This looks really yucky but the doctor and nurse said it looks very normal. The nipple wrippling will smooth out as it heals and will round out on the bottom of breast and hide those scars under the breast where the extra skin was removed. This is the worst part I hope! Updated on 20 Dec 2022: Feeling the muscle soreness but pain is manageable. Looking better but still a ways to go. Never had any bleeding from incisions. I have just cleaned gently with peroxide per my doctor, no scrubbing with soap. Took a shower and it did not burn or hurt like I thought it would.

Breast Lift

tsoleary

Everything Went Like Clock Work

It was definitely worth the wait and it can take a while to get in and complete your procedure. Everything went like clock work and so far I am extremely pleased! Still recovering and will be back swinging a club soon!

Breast Reduction

kateleepac

Since my breast reduction I've felt amazing

Thank you for helping me achieve less back & neck pain & more self confidence. Since my breast reduction I've felt amazing. It took me years to find the right surgeon. So glad I waited. My healing process went better than expected. Most pain was actually on day 7 & I think from itching & nerve pain that resolved after 24 hours. I was back at work after 10 days. Quite please with my results.

Breast Lift with Implants

Wmeyers

Dr Heck and his staff were professional and friendly

Wonderful experience. Dr Heck and his staff were professional and friendly. They treated me with kindness and respect. They listened to my concerns and answered questions in a timely manner. They were available by phone and email. They were about to get me in for extra appointment prior to my scheduled procedure date to answer additional questions and ensure that my procedure was exactly the way I wanted it I highly recommend Dr Heck and CAPS. My treatment plan was specific to meet my personal needs I felt that my needs were important to staff and they wanted to make sure I had all my needs met. The aftercare was impressive and I was given a goodie bag with sample products and a gift card The office is located in a nice location with shopping, dining and workout facilities close by. My husband was able to get a workout in while I had surgery since we live more than an hour away. The estimated time for the surgery and recovery was accurate and no issues during surgery I was informed on what to expect after surgery and instructions were reviewed with me several times and I also had written instructions.

$9,946Breast Augmentation

jessicahumbert

A Doctor and Team That Cares!

Five stars, all the way. Dr. Heck and his team are absolute professionals and their confidence is contagious. For the last ten years, I dreamed about getting a breast augmentation and I am so glad that I pulled the trigger and booked a consultation. The amount of information online is abundant (both good & bad) and I came to the conclusion that if I wanted to know if my hopes were realistic I needed to go to the source-- the surgeon with the best reputation in Columbus. During the consultation, I shared with Dr. Heck that I wanted to retain my physical identity and wasn't looking for a certain "bra size", but rather to focus on proportion to my petite frame. I wanted this surgery for me, not to have someone look at me and think "boobs!". After taking my measurements, we "tried on" four different sizes that Dr. Heck selected and to be honest I was intimidated! I was afraid to go to the larger end of the range but he assured me that it would be just what I was looking for (and explained in layman's terms that the two sizes I was torn between only amounted to a ~1 tablespoon difference!). I cannot emphasize enough how grateful I am to have had the level of trust in his expertise that his instincts were right for me and my goals. This Friday will be one month post-op, and I feel like I have the body I always pictured when I closed my eyes. I feel like myself. Lastly, I want to express the most sincere appreciation to the surgery center staff. With Covid restrictions, you cannot have a loved one enter the surgery center and I was terrified to not have an advocate there for me pre and post op to care for me and keep me at ease. Within 20 minutes of arriving my nurse felt like a friend. She, and all of the staff, were warm, kind, and informative. I was never alone and truly felt that I was cared for as if I was their own. Ladies -- don't hesitate to do something for yourselves that you've always wanted. You deserve to feel like this! Thank you, thank you, thank you. <3