Doctor Carreon

Name: Melanie Carreon, MD
Last name: Carreon
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2004
Years experience: 19
Primary Specialty: Physician
Business: Laser Cosmetic Solutions Medical Spa
Address: 1199 E College St.
City: Seguin
State: Texas
Zip Code: 78155
Country: US
Statement: I have been performing SmartLipo since June 2007 and Liposuction since 2005, with over 12 years of experience. All Liposuction procedures that I have performed are all under local anesthesia with over “3,000 Procedures”. Liposuction is the only major cosmetic procedure/surgery that I now perform.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Consultation note: Please mention RealSelf for a free consulation
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Treatments done in office.
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency: Family Medicine, St. Mary & St. Elizabeth hospitals, University of Texas Medical Branch (U.T.M.B. residency program), Galveston, TX
GPS coordinates on map: 29.5739814,-97.9484749

Primary location: 
Location name: Seguin
State: TX
Country: US
Map point: 29.5711,-97.92990112
Treatments: 
  • Blue Peel
  • Body-Jet Liposuction
  • Botox
  • Chemical Peel
  • Clear and Brilliant
  • Collagen Injection
  • CoolSculpting
  • HydraFacial
  • Kybella
  • Laser Genesis
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Lightsheer Laser
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Microneedling
  • Smart Lipo
  • Tattoo Removal
  • Ultherapy
  • Vaser Liposuction

Melanie Carreon, MD

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Medical Resident of the year 1999-2000, by University Texas Medical Branch
  • On-Time Doctor Award 2014, 2016, 2018 by Vitals
  • Patients’ Choice Award 2010, 2011, 2012, 2018 by Vitals
  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2010, 2018 by Vitals
  • Honor Roll Award by Healthgrades
Rating: 4.5
Profile views: 8017
Answer count: 22
Review count: 23
1 star count: 1
4 star count: 2
5 star count: 8
Total star count: 11
Star rating: 3.4340546690297
Profile created: Dec 6, 2017
Profile modified: Apr 1, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Physician, Board Certified in Family Medicine
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Dec 8, 2017
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Seguin, TX, US. GPS coordinates: 29.5711,-97.92990112

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Tumescent Liposuction (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tumescent Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Emsculpt (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Smart Lipo (Mar 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Smart Lipo (Aug 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Smart Lipo (May 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Smart Lipo (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Smart Lipo (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Smart Lipo (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Emsculpt (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Smart Lipo (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Smart Lipo (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tumescent Liposuction (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tumescent Liposuction (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Liposuction (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Smart Lipo (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Smart Lipo (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tumescent Liposuction (Mar 2017) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Smart Lipo (Aug 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Smart Lipo (Apr 2013) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 2/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 2/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Smart Lipo (Apr 2013) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 2/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 2/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Tumescent Liposuction (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Smart Lipo (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Smart Lipo (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Smart Lipo (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Tumescent Liposuction Prices

  • $4800 – Mar 23, 2023
  • $4800 – Mar 23, 2023
  • $4800 – Mar 23, 2023
  • $4874 – Sep 13, 2019
  • $4874 – Sep 13, 2019

Smart Lipo Prices

  • $4000 – Mar 21, 2017 – Seguin, TX
  • $7000 – Aug 6, 2020
  • $7000 – Aug 6, 2021
  • $5000 – Jul 9, 2020
  • $5999 – Feb 5, 2020
  • $7000 – Aug 6, 2020
  • $3089 – Apr 9, 2013 – Seguin, TX
  • $3089 – Apr 9, 2013 – Seguin, TX
  • $7000 – Aug 6, 2021
  • $7000 – Aug 6, 2021
  • $5000 – Feb 5, 2020
  • $4000 – Mar 21, 2017 – Seguin, TX
  • $5700 – Jun 8, 2021
  • $3090 – Apr 9, 2013 – Seguin, TX
  • $7000 – Aug 6, 2020
  • $5000 – Jul 9, 2020
  • $5000 – Jul 9, 2020
  • $5000 – Jul 9, 2020
  • $5000 – Jul 9, 2020
  • $5000 – Jul 9, 2020
  • $5000 – Jul 9, 2020
  • $5000 – Jul 9, 2020
  • $5000 – Feb 5, 2020
  • $5000 – Feb 5, 2020
  • $5000 – Feb 5, 2020
  • $5999 – Feb 5, 2020
  • $6000 – Feb 5, 2020
  • $5200 – Feb 9, 2018 – Seguin, TX
  • $5200 – Feb 9, 2018 – Seguin, TX
  • $3090 – Apr 9, 2013 – Seguin, TX
  • $3090 – Apr 9, 2013 – Seguin, TX
  • $3090 – Apr 9, 2013 – Seguin, TX

Liposuction Prices

  • $3600 – Nov 14, 2022
  • $3600 – Nov 14, 2022
  • $3600 – Nov 14, 2022
  • $6600 – Apr 27, 2018 – Seguin, TX
  • $6600 – Apr 27, 2018 – Seguin, TX
  • $6600 – Apr 27, 2018 – Seguin, TX

SmartLipo MPX Prices

  • $4100 – Apr 24, 2018
  • $4100 – Apr 24, 2018

Practice Locations

Name & Website
, https://doctorcarreon.com/
Address
1199 E. College St., Seguin, Texas, US, 78155 (GPS coordinates: 29.57411,-97.948334)
Phone
(830) 379-9266
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Feb 9, 2018 / Jul 24, 2019

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Smart Lipo for Cellulite – Does It Work?
SmartLipo
Apr 26, 2018
SmartLipo is not a cellulite treatment, but it is for treatment of fatty deposits. Please look into a different treatment for cellulite. Good luck.
What Happens when Liquefied Fat is Not Suctioned Out?
SmartLipo Triplex
Apr 26, 2018
It’s best to melt fat and suctioned, and has been my practice since 2005, combining SmartLipo and Tumescent Liposuction.
Bumps, Lumps and Roping After Smart Lipo: Is This Normal?
Lumps and bumps
Apr 26, 2018
Minor lumps and bumps are possible after SmartLipo surgery and should resolve in time; but shouldn’t look disfigured. I advise that you see your Surgeon and address your concerns.
How Much Weight Can Safely Be Lost with Smart Lipo?
Not a weight loss surgery
Apr 26, 2018
Please do not expect weight loss after a SmartLipo procedure; instead, expect to notice a difference in clothing size.
What is Smart Lipo Laser?
SmartLipo Triplex
Apr 26, 2018
SmartLipo is a laser assisted technology that I’ve been using since June 2007, and the latest platform is called SmartLipo Triplex by Cynosure. In my experience and humble opinion of having performed over 3,000 surgeries, it is best to combine SmartLipo Triplex with Tumescent Liposuction.
How Much Skin Tightening from Smart Lipo?
Skin tightening
Apr 26, 2018
It’s best to have a consultation with your Surgeon, so you can be assessed and set your expectations…
Vaser vs Smart Lipo
SmartLipo Triplex
Apr 26, 2018
Vaser (Ultrasound technology) and SmartLipo Triplex (Laser technology), as a provider of SmartLipo since 2007 (over 3,000 surgeries) and have had the experience in using the Vaser technology, my choice is to use the SmartLipo Triplex…

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 12/21/2023