Doctor Dallas Buchanan, MD Plastic Surgeon in Tampa, Florida

Name: Dallas Buchanan, MD
Last name: Buchanan
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2011
Years experience: 12
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.vivifyps.com/
Business: VIVIFY plastic surgery
Address: 1000 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Address suite: Ste. 202
Phone: (833) 879-2180
International phone number: +18338792180
City: Tampa
State: Florida
Zip Code: 33606
Country: US
Statement: Welcome to RealSelf!
I am a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery. I am honored to have been selected as a “Top 10 Plastic Surgeon in Florida” 4 years in a row. We offer surgical procedures for the face, breast, and body as well as minimally-invasive surgical options. Our MedSpa also offers a full complement of non-surgical treatments including neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, etc.), injectable fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, etc.), laser (Halo, BBL Hero, Contour TRL, LaserPeel), microneedling with PRP, chemical peels, medical grade skin care, and IV therapy.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Consultation note: First cosmetic consultation complimentary (does not apply to insurance consultations)
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers: 
Offer #1: FREE Cosmetic Surgery Consultation!
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: Free cosmetic surgery consultation. New patients only. No-show fees may apply.
Please note that this offer does not apply to consultations where insurance is applied. These consultations will be billed to appropriate insurance payer at standard rates and plan co-pays will be collected.
Clinical Privileges: 
  • St. Anthony’s Hospital (St. Petersburg), St. Joseph’s South (Riverview), AdventHealth Tampa, AdventHealth Carrollwood, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, Tampa General Hospital, Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Tampa Bay Surgery Center, Tampa Outpatient Surgical Facility
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BS, Chemistry, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
  • Medical: MD, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, Physicians Medical Center Carraway, Birmingham, AL
  • General Surgery, Baptist Health Systems, Birmingham, AL
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Temple University Health Systems, Philadelphia, PA

GPS coordinates on map: 27.9444186,-82.4699872

Primary location: 
Location name: Tampa
State: FL
Country: US
Map point: 27.9814,-82.45110321

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/b/106057933134610226943/

Dallas Buchanan, MD

Treatments: 
  • Abdominal Etching
  • AccuTite
  • AlloDerm
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Arm Lift
  • Aveli
  • Back Lift
  • Belly Button Surgery
  • Biocorneum
  • Body Lift
  • BodyTite
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Botox for TMJ
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reduction
  • BroadBand Light (BBL)
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Capsular Contracture Treatment
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Filler
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Clitoral Hood Reduction
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dermaplaning
  • Diastasis Recti Repair
  • Earlobe Repair
  • En Bloc Capsulectomy
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • FaceTite
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Feminizing Top Surgery
  • GalaFLEX
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Halo Laser
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Hip Augmentation
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Inspira Breast Implants
  • Inverted Nipple Surgery
  • IPL
  • Jeuveau
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Labia Majora Reduction
  • Labia Puffing
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Reduction
  • Lip Repositioning
  • Lip Surgery
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • MACS Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Masculinizing Top Surgery
  • Mentor Breast Implants
  • Micro Botox
  • Microblading
  • Microneedling
  • Microneedling RF
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Neck Lift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Monsplasty
  • Morpheus8
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Reduction
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Nonsurgical Breast Lift
  • Nonsurgical Butt Lift
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Obagi Nu-Derm
  • Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
  • PRP Injections
  • Renuva
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Contour
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Kysse
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Revanesse
  • RHA Collection Fillers
  • RHA Redensity
  • Rhinoplasty
  • SAFELipo
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scar Removal
  • Sculptra
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • Skin Lightening
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • SkinCeuticals
  • SkinMedica
  • SkinPen
  • Skintyte
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Strattice
  • Subcision
  • TCA Peel
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Thigh Lift
  • Transgender Body Contouring
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Umbilical Hernia Repair
  • Vaginal Rejuvenation
  • Vampire Facelift
  • VI Peel
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Awards:
  • “Best Plastic Surgery,” Spokane Coeur D’Alene Living Magazine, 2014
  • “RealSelf top 500,” RealSelf.com, 2016
  • “Top 10 in Washington,” American Institute of Plastic Surgery, 2017
  • “RealSelf top 100,” RealSelf.com, 2017
  • “Top Plastic Surgeon,” Top Plastic Surgeon Reviews, 2018
  • “Top 10 in Washington,” American Institute of Plastic Surgery, 2018
  • “RealSelf Hall of Fame,” RealSelf.com, 2018
  • “Top Plastic Surgeon,” Top Plastic Surgeon Reviews, 2019

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 43184
Answer count: 5100
Review count: 137
2 star count: 1
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 130
Total star count: 132
Star rating: 4.8232846606537
Answer count last three months: 10
Photo and answer count last three months: 10
Lead count last three months: 31
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Mar 19, 2015
Profile modified: Aug 1, 2023
Profile photo modified: Aug 1, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Preferred
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Is Top Doctor: 1
Doctor Designation Start Time: Oct 14, 2023
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 14, 2024

Locations

  • Tampa, FL, US. GPS coordinates: 27.9814,-82.45110321

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Sientra Breast Implants (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Morpheus8 (Dec 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)
  • Breast Augmentation (Feb 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sientra Breast Implants (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)
  • Breast Implants (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Removal (Jan 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)
  • Breast Augmentation (Dec 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Dec 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Arm Lift (Nov 2022) – 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)
  • Tummy Tuck (Mar 2022) – 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)
  • Breast Implants (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Arm Lift (Nov 2022) – 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)
  • Arm Lift (Nov 2022) – 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)
  • Arm Lift (Nov 2022) – 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)
  • Tummy Tuck (Aug 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)
  • Tummy Tuck (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Sientra Breast Implants Prices

  • $8700 – Nov 15, 2021
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020
  • $8700 – Nov 15, 2021
  • $8500 – Jul 2, 2021
  • $8500 – Jul 2, 2021
  • $8500 – Jul 2, 2021
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020

Morpheus8 Prices

  • $2500 – Dec 28, 2020
  • $2500 – Dec 28, 2020

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $9000 – Dec 27, 2022
  • $9000 – Dec 27, 2022
  • $9745 – Mar 20, 2023
  • $9745 – Mar 20, 2023
  • $8000 – Aug 19, 2021
  • $9001 – Aug 4, 2017 – Spokane, WA
  • $10500 – Dec 21, 2020
  • $14000 – Jun 28, 2021
  • $8000 – Aug 19, 2021
  • $14000 – Jun 28, 2021
  • $14000 – Jun 28, 2021
  • $14000 – Jun 28, 2021
  • $7995 – Apr 20, 2018 – Spokane, WA
  • $8200 – Mar 5, 2021
  • $8200 – Mar 5, 2021
  • $8200 – Mar 5, 2021
  • $8200 – Mar 5, 2021
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020
  • $7800 – Jun 18, 2018 – Tampa, FL
  • $7800 – Jun 18, 2018 – Tampa
  • $7995 – Apr 20, 2018 – Spokane, WA
  • $7995 – Apr 20, 2018 – Spokane, WA
  • $9001 – Aug 4, 2017 – Spokane, WA
  • $8000 – Oct 2017

Breast Implants Prices

  • $7800 – Jun 18, 2018 – Tampa, FL
  • $12000 – Sep 1, 2021
  • $12000 – Sep 1, 2021
  • $12000 – Sep 1, 2021
  • $12000 – Sep 1, 2021
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020
  • $6800 – Apr 5, 2016 – Spokane, WA
  • $8200 – Aug 27, 2020
  • $7800 – Jun 18, 2018 – Tampa, FL
  • $6800 – Apr 5, 2016 – Spokane, WA
  • $6800 – Apr 5, 2016 – Spokane, WA
  • $6700 – Jan 19, 2016 – Spokane, WA
  • $6700 – Jan 19, 2016 – Spokane, WA
  • $6700 – Jan 19, 2016 – Spokane, WA
  • $6700 – Jan 19, 2016 – Spokane, WA
  • $6700 – Jan 19, 2016 – Spokane, WA

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $8934 – Mar 2, 2018 – Spokane, WA
  • $9500 – Jan 2018 – Spokane, WA
  • $9500 – Dec 2017 – Spokane, WA
  • $9500 – Dec 2017 – Spokane, WA
  • $9500 – Dec 2017 – Spokane, WA

Breast Implant Removal Prices

  • $9500 – Jan 29, 2021
  • $9500 – Jan 29, 2021
  • $4200 – May 17, 2019
  • $4200 – May 17, 2019
  • $4200 – May 17, 2019
  • $4200 – May 17, 2019
  • $4200 – May 17, 2019
  • $4200 – May 17, 2019
  • $6300 – Mar 13, 2019
  • $6300 – Mar 13, 2019
  • $6300 – Mar 13, 2019

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $14000 – Mar 18, 2022
  • $23420 – Apr 4, 2022
  • $8000 – Dec 30, 2014 – Spokane, WA
  • $10475 – May 29, 2019 – Tampa, FL
  • $23420 – Apr 4, 2022
  • $23420 – Apr 4, 2022
  • $14000 – Mar 18, 2022
  • $14000 – Mar 18, 2022
  • $8000 – Dec 30, 2014 – Spokane, WA
  • $10475 – May 29, 2019 – Tampa, FL
  • $11250 – May 29, 2019 – Tampa, FL
  • $11250 – May 29, 2019 – Tampa, FL
  • $11250 – May 29, 2019
  • $11250 – May 29, 2019
  • $8000 – Dec 30, 2014 – Spokane, WA
  • $8000 – Dec 30, 2014 – Spokane, WA

Breast Implant Revision Prices

  • $6800 – May 10, 2018

Other Prices

  • $10500 – Dec 21, 2020

Natrelle Breast Implants Prices

  • $8000 – Oct 20, 2017
  • $8000 – Oct 20, 2017
  • $8000 – Oct 20, 2017
  • $8000 – Oct 20, 2017
  • $8000 – Oct 20, 2017
  • $8000 – Nov 30, -0001
  • $8000 – Oct 2017
  • $8000 – Oct 2017

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

  • $11600 – Oct 15, 2021
  • $11600 – Oct 15, 2021
  • $11600 – Oct 15, 2021
  • $10500 – Dec 21, 2020
  • $10500 – Dec 21, 2020

Kybella Prices

  • $650 – Jul 22, 2021
  • $650 – Jul 22, 2021

Breast Reconstruction Prices

  • $24000 – Feb 10, 2016 – Spokane, WA
  • $24000 – Feb 10, 2016 – Spokane, WA
  • $24000 – Feb 10, 2016 – Holy Family Outpatient Clini

Dark Circles Under Eye Treatment Prices

  • $1000 – Nov 5, 2019
  • $1000 – Nov 5, 2019
  • $1000 – Nov 5, 2019

Liposuction Revision Prices

  • $6200 – Mar 1, 2019
  • $6200 – Mar 1, 2019

Lower Facelift Prices

  • $13000 – Mar 31, 2017 – Spokane, WA

Practice Locations

Name & Website
VIVIFY Plastic Surgery & Medspa, https://www.vivifyps.com/
Address
1000 W. Kennedy Blvd.#202, Tampa, Florida, US, 33606 (GPS coordinates: 27.9444186,-82.4699872)
Phone
8332848439
Working Hours
Mon: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Tue: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Wed: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Thu: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Created / Modified
Oct 30, 2021 / Nov 22, 2022

Special Offers

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Start Time / End Time
Detail
Treatments
Buy 1 Get 1 Silicone Breast Implant FREE
Jun 2, 2022 /
Aug 31, 2022
While supplies last! Offer limited to patients who have not had breast implants, and seeking silicone breast augmentation. Consultation required. Terms & conditions apply, Inquire within.
Specific treatments
New Patient $10 per unit Botox & Jeuveau
Jun 2, 2022 /
Sep 30, 2022
New patients only to VIVIFY Medspa. Consultation Required. 16.7% in savings! One time use. Terms & conditions apply, inquire within.
Specific treatments
Botox / Jeuveau for $10/unit!!!
Dec 16, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2019
New patients only. Restrictions may apply.
Specific treatments
$1000 off Mommy Makeover
Dec 16, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2019
New patients only. Requires in-person consultation. Surgery must be booked by end of February 2020. Some restrictions may apply.
Specific treatments
FREE Cosmetic Surgery Consultation!
Dec 16, 2019 /
May 17, 2033
Free cosmetic surgery consultation. New patients only. No-show fees may apply.
Please note that this offer does not apply to consultations where insurance is applied. These consultations will be billed to appropriate insurance payer at standard rates and plan co-pays will be collected.
Any treatment
20% Off TNS Eye Repair
Sep 2, 2019 /
Sep 30, 2019
In-store purchase only. Some restrictions may apply. Subject to availability. Call for detials.
Specific treatments
** 15% off eyelid lift surgery! **
Sep 2, 2019 /
Sep 30, 2019
New patients only. Requires in-person consultation. Some restrictions may apply. Call for details.
Specific treatments
10% off Breast Reduction or Breast Lift!
Aug 1, 2019 /
Aug 31, 2019
New patients only. Requires in-person consultation. Some restrictions apply.
Specific treatments
$50 Off Chemical Peel!
Aug 1, 2019 /
Aug 31, 2019
New patients only. Requires in-person consultation and evaluation.
Specific treatments
$750 off buttock augmentation surgery!
Jul 18, 2019 /
Jul 31, 2019
New patients only. Requires in-person consultation.
Specific treatments
20% off sunscreen
Jul 18, 2019 /
Jul 31, 2019
Requires in-office purchase. Applies to all SkinMedica sunscreens in stock.
Specific treatments
$500 off arm lift surgery (brachioplasty)
Jun 24, 2019 /
Jun 30, 2019
New patients only. Requires in-person consultation. Some restrictions may apply.
Specific treatments
20% Off SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator
Jun 24, 2019 /
Jun 30, 2019
Must be an in-office purchase. Some restrictions may apply. New patients only.
Specific treatments
Non-Surgical – 20% off SkinMedica HA5
May 5, 2019 /
May 31, 2019
New patients only. Requires consultation for skin evaluation.
Specific treatments
Surgery Special – $500 off brachioplasty/arm lift
May 5, 2019 /
May 31, 2019
New patients only. Requires in-person consultation and booking of surgery within the month.
Specific treatments
15% off Tummy Tuck – Get Ready for Summer!!!
Apr 7, 2019 /
Apr 30, 2019
New patients only. Requires in-person consultation. Can be for future surgery date but must be booked within the month of April. Contact us for details!
Specific treatments
20% off Latisse
Apr 7, 2019 /
Apr 30, 2019
New patients only. Requires in-person consultation. Contact us for details.
Specific treatments
20% off SkinMedica Retinol Products
Mar 7, 2019 /
Mar 31, 2019
Requires in-person skin evaluation
Specific treatments
***$1000 off Breast Augmentation!!!
Mar 7, 2019 /
Mar 31, 2019
New patients only. Requires in-person consultation.
Specific treatments
$100 off a syringe of JUVEDERM VOLBELLA
Feb 1, 2019 /
Feb 28, 2019
New patients only. Requires in-person consultation.
Specific treatments
15% off BODY CONTOURING (LIPOSUCTION)
Feb 1, 2019 /
Feb 28, 2019
New patients only. Applies to qualified candidates determined at in-person consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon.
Specific treatments
20% Off SkinMedica Lytera 2.0 (pigment correcting)
Jan 4, 2019 /
Jan 31, 2019
New patients only. Contact us for details!
Specific treatments
$1000 off Facelift / Necklift
Jan 4, 2019 /
Jan 31, 2019
New patients only. Requires in-person consultation. Contact us for details!
Specific treatments
$50 off Chemical Peel (normally $150)
Dec 1, 2018 /
Dec 31, 2018
New patients only. Contact us for details.
Specific treatments
*** $1000 off Mommy Makeover! ***
Dec 1, 2018 /
Dec 31, 2018
New patients only. Requires in-person consultation. Some restrictions may apply. Contact us for details.
Specific treatments
*** $100 Revanesse Versa (new HA filler) ***
Oct 22, 2018 /
Nov 30, 2018
New patients only. Requires in-person consultation. Additional discounts available.
Specific treatments
*** $1000 off breast implants! ***
Oct 22, 2018 /
Nov 30, 2018
New patients only. Requires in-person consultation. Some restrictions may apply.
Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Can permanent sutures for symmastia repair be removed? Where are they typically placed?
Can permanent sutures for symmastia repair be removed?
Oct 31, 2023
Thank you for your question. I would say that any permanent sutures in place could be removed at the time of surgery. But the point of using a permanent suture is to provide long term strength or support. So once those sutures are removed, you are relying on residual scar tissue in the area to hold things together and there is no assurance that will be enough. There is no "typical" amount or placement of sutures as every physician has his or her own preference for what they do and what works...
Can I still undergo breast augmentation surgery if I was diagnosed with BiRads 3? Photos
Can I still undergo breast augmentation surgery if I was diagnosed with BiRads 3?
Oct 31, 2023
Thank you for your pictures and questions. I think that this one is on the fence a little bit. BIRADS 2 means benign, 3 means "probably benign" and the 4 means "suspected cancer" so it is a judgement call by the radiologist. You and your plastic surgeon should discuss things and decide how to proceed. My preference would be "better safe than sorry" and I would recommend you just proceed with a needle biopsy to verify the lesion is benign before proceeding with surgery. Also coming into the...
I'm 44 years old and have sagging in my lower face and neck. Should I do a lower facelift or a deep
I'm 44 years old and have sagging in my lower face and neck. Should I do a lower facelift or a deep plane facelift?
Oct 26, 2023
Thank you for your pictures and questions. I think the procedure that is best going to suite you depends on your expectations and goals. If you want the "wow" results with mid-face elevation, lifting, tightening, removal of deep neck tissue, etc., then you are 100% want to go with a deep-plane facelift and necklift. There is nothing that can substitute for this procedure when it comes to results. However, if you just have some smaller areas of concern (eyelids, submental, etc.), there might...
My breast is saggy and grows downwards. My areolas are also huge and I want them small
My breast is saggy and grows downwards. My areolas are also huge and I want them small
Oct 3, 2023
Thank you for your questions. More pictures are needed, but you are likely a good candidate for a breast lift (mastopexy). Make sure you see a local board certified plastic surgeon!
Good luck!
Dallas Buchanan, MD
VIVIFY plastic surgery
Tampa, FL
Would I be a good candidate for buccal fat removal?
Would I be a good candidate for buccal fat removal?
Oct 3, 2023
Thank you for your pictures and questions. The buccal fat pad removal procedure addresses fullness in the lower posterior cheek, which I do not believe is the area you are concerned with. Your "apple cheeks" are a sign of youth and health, at this point, I would just appreciate them and enjoy them, you will miss them when they are gone!

All the best!

Dallas Buchanan, MD
VIVIFY plastic surgery
Tampa, FL

Is it possible to get these results with another revision?
Is it possible to get these results with another revision?
Sep 28, 2023
Thank you for your pictures and questions. I will start out by saying that you have a very reasonable outcome (without knowing how you started). That being said, wanting a more "rounded" result translates to me as you want a breast that looks more like an implant, and the result you have now is due to residual glandular breast tissue overlying the implant and in the lower pole of the breast creating the drooping appearance and lack of roundness.
I would suggest what I call a "volume...
We agreed on 405cc at my consultation. What size do you recommend for me?
We agreed on 405cc at my consultation. What size do you recommend for me?
Aug 29, 2023
Computer generated images can be a helpful communication tool but are never a guarantee of an outcome, so be careful with those. Use an in depth conversation with your plastic surgeon to make this determination and be HONEST! Do not worry about the number, go for the look you want and let your surgeon help you pick the implant that will reach your goals. I never push any certain implant size but have had way more patients end up choosing too small because a number "sounded big" than the...
Will having vaginal rejuvenation surgery actually change how the vagina feels inside during sex?
Will having vaginal rejuvenation surgery actually change how the vagina feels inside during sex?
Aug 29, 2023
Thank you for your questions. I think this all depends on the specifics of the procedure in mind. When we perform procedures in our practice such as labiaplasty, this can often be termed "vaginal rejuvenation," but we are only addressing the cosmetic appearance of the genital area on the outside. There are no changes to the vaginal canal or any functional changes. However, there are some more invasive procedures that can deal with the vaginal canal itself, but in my practice, these are best...
Would a blepharoplasty help me achieve these results? If not, what procedure?
Would a blepharoplasty help me achieve these results? If not, what procedure?
Aug 29, 2023
Thank you for your pictures and questions. There are likely some changes in your appearance over time due to skin exposure, aging, etc., but likely the most critical factor is your baseline anatomy and genetics have you set up for this appearance. You have lost (or maybe never had) a smooth lid-cheek junction. There is some prominence of the tear trough, perhaps some herniation of the lower lid fat pad (hard to tell) and certainly some lack of mid-facial volume. Filler can be used in young...
Breast implant removal at 3 months after getting implants. Do I need to have the capsule removed? M
Breast implant removal at 3 months after getting implants. Do I need to have the capsule removed? My PS said no
Aug 29, 2023
Thank you for your questions. The honest answer is "it depends." If your breasts are soft, there are no concerns for capsular contracture or any problems with the capsules themselves, then there is not a clinical indication to remove the capsules as this procedure carries with it extra time, risk, recovery, etc. that you may not need/want. If you have concerns about BII, then you may have some unanswered questions about the capsule and it's relation to your concerns. To be honest, nobody...
35 year old mom of three and have 425cc under the muscle. Will I need a lift?
35 year old mom of three and have 425cc under the muscle. Will I need a lift?
Aug 14, 2023
Thank you for your pictures and questions. For implants that are 18 years old, you are doing very very well. The nipple position appears fairly normal (above the fold, centered on the implant/breast) although there is some mild asymmetry and presumably some stretching in the lower pole of the breast over time which has made the nipple appear "too high" when in reality its just the implant position being slightly "too low" if that makes sense? I think if you are happy with the appearance of...
I had chin lipo a year ago and now I have an indentation under my chin. Is this cobra neck? What ca
I had chin lipo a year ago and now I have an indentation under my chin. Is this cobra neck? What can I do to fix this?
Aug 3, 2023
Thank you for your questions. I would not describe this as a cobra neck deformity, but rather the removal of the fat tissue has exposed underlying deeper anatomy. The cords you are seeing are called platysma bands and they are formed by an underlying muscle in the neck. The most definitive treatment option would be a surgical necklift, but if you are not ready for that, there are some minimally invasive treatment options (MyEllevate) as well as some non-surgical (albeit temporary) options as...
Will removing scar tissue from lip result in visible volume loss?
Will removing scar tissue from lip result in visible volume loss?
Aug 3, 2023
Not sure how long it has been since your procedures. But my best advice is to wait longer if it has not been at least 6-12 months. The pink lip has an amazing ability to regenerate and heal without scar and most often, early concerns go away with time without any intervention.
Good luck!
Dallas Buchanan, MD
VIVIFY plastic surgery
Tampa, FL
Do I have symmastia?
Do I have symmastia?
Aug 3, 2023
Thank you for your pictures and questions. My first comment/question is how far out from surgery are you? It seems like a lot of your pictures are right after surgery. Implant healing after a pocket conversion to under the muscle can take a significant amount of time and I would encourage you to be very patient. I would not assume anything is fact (symmastia, botched, etc.) until a minimum of 3-6 months from the time of surgery. I am not saying everything is perfect by any means, but I think...
BWD and choosing implant size
BWD and choosing implant size
Jul 7, 2023
Thank you for your questions! Some photos would also be helpful as well. Measuring the BW diameter is not always an exact science as it can be done differently by different providers. However it is a good guide to keep you out of trouble. Choosing an implant larger than the BW means that a patients natural anatomy is going to get pushed past a normal appearance and that is asking for trouble usually. For example, the development of symmastia due to the implants being too wide centrally and...

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