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Ranked in the TOP 100 Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons in the United States in 2022 by RealSelf for the FIFTH TIME, Dr. Gary Lawton is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in Transaxillary Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Breast Augmentation, Implant Revision, Tummy Tuck, Mommy Makeover, Liposuction, Liposculpture, Breast Reduction/Lift, Breast Implant Explantation, and Double Incision Mastectomy. He has over 20 years of experience in these very specific areas, and operates in his own AAAASF certified outpatient surgery center using a holistic approach, a dedicated wound healing center and Advanced Wound Healing Protocols.
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323 Lawton Plastic Surgery - San Antonio Reviews
Fantastic Surgeon
Doctor Lawton is beyond fantastic! I came in knowing almost exactly what I wanted because I had done tons of research before my consultation. However, there were pieces that I was unsure about and between the consultation and date of surgery Doctor Lawton and his nurses really helped me narrow down the exacts. I am almost three weeks post op and am obsessed with my results. Doctor Lawton gave...
Great experience so far - the result is already beautiful
I recently had liposuction and a breast lift / reduction done by Dr. Lawton on 2/12/24. This is the doctor to see if you want safe, effective, evidence-based and quality care with beautiful results. It was important to me to find a plastic surgeon locally that wasn't A. going to push implants on me that I didn't want or need and B. Going to try to talk me out of having a reduction done. Dr....
The outcome of my breast augmentation is exactly what I wanted
Dr. Lawton is knowledgeable and thorough. He gives you exactly what you want without ambiguity. His compassion and safety for his patient is priority. His nursing staff has been supportive and helpful throughout the process. Any concerns I have had after my procedure, he responded in a timely manner. He himself follows up, not just his nursing staff. Additionally, he has paired modern medicine...
Dr. Lawton is amazing! He will be replacing them at no charge
Dr.Lawton and staff are great! My breast augmentation was imperfect and he will be replacing them at no charge. Dr. Lawton is very compassionate and puts his patients first. His number one priority is making sure his patients are happy.
Very compassionate and explains things
Amazing! I have had several procedures done over the last 15 yrs with Dr.Lawton and it has been amazing every time ! He is where Science and art meet ! The Best !!! He is very compassionate and explains things !! Thanks for all you do Shalay P
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A: There are no implants without a silicone shell. Fat transfer results in loss of 50-70% of the fat volume that is grafted within 6 months. Dying fat leaves behind micro calcifications. Those microcalifications will be confused with micrcalcifications associated with cancers for the rest of your life that will either result in a missed cancer diagnosis or overly aggressive biopsy forever. Either way the transfer of fat is all one of the most dangerous procedures in plastic surgery and transfer to the breast is controversial.
A: Surgery will replace the scar you already have there with another one. Since you have feeling I would not suggest surgery since things will be very much the same with the risk of losing sensation.
A: We make all of our patients NPO after midnight because the surgery schedule is not set in stone. If I get 2 hours ahead of schedule I might call the last breast augmentation of the day and ask them to come in early so I don't have to change 6 patient times. If that patient was NPO for 4 hours for her planned procedure time she would not be able to move. A catheter is not necessary for this procedure unless you have had problems voiding at previous surgeries. Urinating is one of the discharge criteria. A laryngeal mask airway can be used instead of an endotracheal tube, so really all you need is noninvasive monitoring and an IV
A: You have normal breasts. You do not have tuberous breasts.
There is not much to be gained by labeling someone with tuberous breasts. An operative plan should be developed based on your anatomy. Whether that is breast implantation, lift or reduction, symmetrization or some combination of procedures, there is no particular point in stigmatizing your breast shape. A properly trained, skilled and ethical plastic surgeon can develop a plan based on your anatomy and give you the outcome that you desire. I see absolutely no point in diagnosing someone with tuberous breasts or restricted base deformity. Stigmatizing a young person can have an effect on the way they perceive the outcome, even if it is outstanding.
A: After breast augmentation I find no particular advantage to the use of surgical bras. In fact, I find that they can do more harm than good. They hold the implants too high, preventing them from dropping into position. In addition, they can put pressure on the healing breast or the wound. They provide no advantage. If the surgery was performed correctly, external appliances after surgery are unnecessary to achieve the appropriate final implant position. At one month we allow the patients to wear a soft cup bra with no underwire. At two months, they can wear any bra with a wire without push up. Before three months it is not wise to buy a whole new set of bras. By six months, the bra size is not going to change. You need to try bras on. Being measured is almost never productive and almost always oversizes. Find the ones that you like the way they fit.