Suffolk Plastic Surgeons, PC

179 Belle Meade Rd., #1, East Setauket, New York

Suffolk Plastic Surgeons, PC

179 Belle Meade Rd., #1, East Setauket, New York
Phone: (631) 250-3627
Phone: (631) 250-3627

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Doctors

Hilton C. Adler, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

The recipient of numerous awards, including Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare and “Top Doctor” honors from Castle-Connelly, Dr. Adler is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the State University at Stony Brook School of Medicine where he has also been head of the hospital’s Quality Assurance Committee-Plastic Surgery since 1995. In addition to University Hospital, he also practices at several local hospitals across Long Island, including J.T. Mather Memorial, Brookhaven Memorial, St. Charles, and St. Catherine of Sienna hospitals. He founded and served as Medical Director of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center at St. Charles Hospital. Dr. Adler enjoys conducting presentations on various topics related to plastic surgery at many local hospitals.

Stephen F. Coccaro, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Kenneth C. Kneessy, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Cristina Dracea, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hello, my name is Cristina Dracea MD FACS. I am a board certified plastic surgeon located in East Setauket NY, but also serving the Smithtown, Port Jefferson, Stony Brook and Patchogue areas of Long Island, NY for the past 7 years. I specialize in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery of the face, breast and body, as well as perform injectables, such as Botox and fillers. I approach each patient as an individual and strive to achieve natural and improved results for every patient. YOU, only BETTER!


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Jubilant758662December 17, 2023
Love my results - highly recommend Dr. Dracea

What an amazing doctor! From start to finish the doctor and staff was absolutely amazing and I love my results!! HIGHLY recommend!!!!! Dr. dracea treated me like family it is so hard to find such an amazing doctor who made me feel comfortable and secure

Meridian65September 19, 2023
The results I have had with her has restored my self confidence

Dr. Dracea is very professional and talented!!! She is a very empathetic caring person as well. Even though I was a complicated case, she kept going until I had results that I never thought was possible. I had ruptured implants with silicone everywhere. I also had very little breast or muscle tissue. I had had breast implants for thirty years that never looked the way I wanted, multiple...

tdee922July 31, 2023
I feel so much more confident in my body

Dr.Dracea is the BEST plastic surgeon! She did my breast augmentation, and I have had nothing but an amazing experience from her staff, to the nurses, and thoroughness of post op care. I have received so many compliments, and feel so much more confident in my body, I think everyone who wants to get there boobs done should go to her!!!

rosepetroJune 16, 2023
Can’t express how happy I am with the results

Dr. Dracea is awesome! I went in for a cool sculpting or liposuction consultation. She was thorough, kind and didn’t rush me out of the room. I ended up making an appointment for liposuction. Before the surgery the communication was great, the day of the surgery she went over the game plan once again and post surgery she was in constant communication. Every visit since surgery has been p...

SPSgirlJune 9, 2023
8 months post-op breast lift & couldn't be happier with my results

Dr. Dracea explained all my options and made me feel so comfortable. Her staff was so nice, compassionate and attentive to all my needs. I couldn't be happier with my results. Dr. Dracea is a rock star!


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Q: 40, 66kg, 165cc, 430-500cc, under or over the muscle? (Photo)
Answered by Dr. DraceaAugust 24, 2023

A: Unfortunately, you don't seem to have a lot of breast tissue to hide the implant, which means that by placing the implants over the muscle, they will be more visible and palpable (unless that is something that you want). Also, implants over the muscle have been shown to be associated with higher rupture and capsular contracture rates in the long term. Moreover, the larger the implant, more sagging will happen and quicker. I think placing a slightly smaller implant (ie 385-415cc) under the muscle with a small lift will give you a better and longer lasting result.

Q: Is it generally the case 'some report increased strength & control' in their core?
Answered by Dr. DraceaAugust 24, 2023

A: The answer to your question is Yes, When we repair the diastasis, the recti muscles are brought back to the midline or center, thus restoring the normal anatomical alignment or position which maximizes their function and strength. So, you should have increased strength of your core after the repair.

Q: Considering a breast lift and fat transfer - what can I do to achieve a perkier and round look? (photos)
Answered by Dr. DraceaAugust 24, 2023

A: Having a breast lift will get your breasts to be perkier and round again as you desire. However, you'll still probably lack upper pole fullness, meaning fullness at the top part of the breasts. So, a small implant or fat grafting are good options for that as you are thinking. From the pictures you posted, you look thin so you might not have a lot of fat to give for grafting (even though I can't be completely sure without evaluating the abdomen or thighs). Also, not all of the fat grafted will take (aka survive) so might need several procedures to get you the desired fullness. The fat that does take will become a part of you, meaning the volume will decrease if you loose weight or increase if you gain weight. A small implant maintains it's size and shape, but there are also some implant associated issues that can occur down the line which is a whole other discussion.
In your case, I think you should definitely first be evaluated by a plastic surgeon to see if you're even a candidate for fat grafting, because if you are not, then an implant would be your only option.

Q: Butt dent: Subcision only or would i need a BBL? (Photo)
Answered by Dr. DraceaJuly 31, 2023

A: What you could do is fat transfer to your indent. You will only need 5 days to recover, it can be done under local anesthesia. Procedure takes about 40 minutes.

Q: Does placing the implants under the muscle reduce its size? How much?
Answered by Dr. DraceaJune 23, 2023

A: The volume of the implant does not change even if you place it subglandular or submuscular. A 245cc implant will remain a 245cc implant. The implant might be slightly flattened initially in a submuscular plane until the muscle relaxes and stretches on top of the implant, but the size of the implant will always remain the same (unless the implant ruptures)