plastic surgery

Can anyone recommend a good plastic surgeon in MD?

ML, I haven't reached that part of my weight loss journey (yet). I have heard that James Vogel is good. I have also heard that Dr. Grace (in Catonsville) is good too. Hope you find someone you're comfortable with Take Care, Terry

Hi ML, I HIGHLY recommend Dr. James Vogel in Baltimore...I have had two rounds of plastics with him and look and feel great... My positive experience started with my first phone call. Dr. Vogel and his staff are responsive, kind, patient...and to top it off, Dr.Vogel is just not a plastic surgeon but a true artist... I knew I needed a tummy tuck and a breast lift....I didn't need a medical degree to see it...I had lost 130 lbs. I had NO idea that Dr. Vogel could do what he did for me....my tummy tuck looks amazing and he was able to pull up a great deal on my thighs so I didn't have to have a thigh lift.... I am on travel for work right now, so I don't have his number handy, but if you do a websearch for Dr. James Vogel you will come up with his website. Best wishes to you...and if you want to talk off-line, send me an email. BTW, my girlfriend, who did NOT have wls, was so impressed with my tummy tuck and lipo results that she decided to have him do hers...she was very impressed with him as well and is very happy with her results. RAE

Thanks so much for the info. How much time did you need to recover from the TT?

Hi ML I took off 4 weeks after my TT...I had the time and because of a medical condition NOT related to WLS...I have a problem with fluid and swelling because of lupus....I needed some extra care for a few weeks because of my health issues....Dr. Vogel and I went into my surgery knowing that I MIGHT have some issues...I did but issues were minor... Best wishes, RAE

oops...I forgot the most important part....my body looks so great, because of Dr. Vogel, I purchased a bikini bathing suit...no bathing suit for 13 years and then straight to a bikini....my neighbor friend told me when she caught me out on the deck sunning myself... If I had your body, I would be out enjoying the sun NAKED!!! Also, my stomach is so tight that I tease my husband that he can bounce a quarter of it... RAE

Hi ML, I used Dr. Adam Basner and like previous poster, am thrilled with my results from consultation to post-op follow ups. I did several consults before my decision. I also asked for references. Have you group of questions and then trust your "gut" in making your decision. Oh, I had inner/outer thigh lift and breast lift, brachioplasty. Happy to answer any questions off-line. Best wishes, Lisa