Dr Bedford 30305

Name: M. Susann Bedford, MD
Last name: Bedford
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2006
Years experience: 17
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: M. Susann Bedford, MD – Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery
Address: 3495 Piedmont Rd NE
Address suite: Bldg 11
Phone: +1 678-949-9297
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=145345182196585
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City: Atlanta
State: Georgia
Zip Code: 30305
Country: US
Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Northside Hospital, Piedmont Hospital
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BS, University of California, Irvine, CA
  • Medical: MD, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency: General Surgery and Plastic Surgery-Barnes Jewish Hospital, Washington University, St Louis, MO
  • Fellowship: Breast & Aesthetic, Georgetown University Hospital
Member of: 
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

M. Susann Bedford, MD

Board Certification: 
Mary Susann Bedford (ABMSUID -879696)

Viewed: 7/31/2008
Day of birth: private

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/1/2007 – 12/31/2017
Education: 1998 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Ste 870Atlanta, GA 30342-5029 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 33.8522318,-84.3753813

Primary location: 
Location name: Atlanta
State: GA
Country: US
Map point: 33.7545,-84.38970184
Treatments: 
  • Abdominal Etching
  • Biocorneum
  • Botox
  • Botox for Hyperhidrosis
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Lift
  • Chin Filler
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Collagen Injection
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dysport
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Hyaluronidase
  • i-Lipo
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Micro Botox
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • Sculptra
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • SlimLipo
  • Smart Lipo
  • Tickle Lipo
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Vaser Liposuction
  • Volbella
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Rating: 3.8
Profile views: 5170
Answer count: 21
Review count: 8
1 star count: 1
4 star count: 2
Total star count: 3
Star rating: 2.2221825406948
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Aug 12, 2008
Profile modified: Apr 6, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 1, 2011
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Atlanta, GA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.7545,-84.38970184

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Botox (Sep 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Smart Lipo (Oct 2015) – 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: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (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)
  • Liposuction (May 2017) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Laser Liposuction (May 2017) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Brazilian Butt Lift (May 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Brazilian Butt Lift (May 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Brazilian Butt Lift (May 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Brazilian Butt Lift (May 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Brazilian Butt Lift (May 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Brazilian Butt Lift (May 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Botox (Sep 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Sep 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (May 2017) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Liposuction (May 2017) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Liposuction (May 2017) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Liposuction (May 2017) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Laser Liposuction (May 2017) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Laser Liposuction (May 2017) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Smart Lipo (Sep 2016) – 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 (Jul 2016) – 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 (Jul 2016) – 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 (Jul 2016) – 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 (Jul 2016) – 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 (Jun 2016) – 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 (Jun 2016) – 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 Lift (May 2016) – 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

Botox Prices

  • $250 – Sep 24, 2020
  • $250 – Sep 24, 2020
  • $250 – Sep 24, 2020

Smart Lipo Prices

  • $4500 – Oct 22, 2015 – Atlanta, GA
  • $5700 – May 14, 2015 – Atlanta, GA
  • $5700 – May 14, 2015 – Atlanta, GA
  • $6000 – Oct 24, 2015 – Atlanta, GA
  • $4500 – Oct 22, 2015 – Atlanta, GA
  • $4500 – Oct 22, 2015 – Atlanta, GA
  • $4500 – Oct 22, 2015 – Atlanta, GA
  • $6000 – Oct 24, 2015 – Atlanta, GA
  • $5700 – May 14, 2015 – Atlanta, GA

Liposuction Prices

  • $6000 – Sep 2023 – Atlanta, GA
  • $6645 – May 23, 2017 – Atlanta, GA
  • $6645 – May 23, 2017 – Atlanta, GA
  • $66165 – May 23, 2017 – Atlanta, GA
  • $66165 – May 23, 2017 – Atlanta, GA
  • $66165 – May 23, 2017 – Atlanta, GA
  • $6000 – Jun 2015 – Atlanta, GA
  • $6000 – Jun 2015 – Atlanta, GA
  • $5700 – May 14, 2015 – Atlanta, GA

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $6000 – Sep 2023 – Atlanta, GA
  • $6000 – Jun 2015 – Atlanta, GA
  • $6000 – Dec 2012 – Atlanta, GA

Laser Liposuction Prices

  • $6600 – May 23, 2017 – Atlanta, GA
  • $6600 – May 23, 2017 – Atlanta, GA
  • $6600 – May 23, 2017 – Atlanta, GA

Brazilian Butt Lift Prices

  • $20000 – May 26, 2021
  • $20000 – May 26, 2021
  • $20000 – May 26, 2021
  • $20000 – May 26, 2021
  • $20000 – May 26, 2021
  • $20000 – May 26, 2021

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Bella Medspa – Atlanta, https://bellamedspaatl.com/
Address
4603 Wieuca Rd. NE, Atlanta, Georgia, US, 30342 (GPS coordinates: 33.87517,-84.3789)
Phone
(678) 908-3491
Working Hours
Tue: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Wed: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Thu: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Fri: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Created / Modified
Apr 2, 2018 / May 31, 2020
Name & Website
Elite Body Sculpture – Atlanta, https://elitebodysculpture.com/our-locations/atlanta/?utm_source=realself&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=realself_ATL_organic&utm_term=websitelink
Address
3495 Piedmont Rd NEBuilding 11, Atlanta, Georgia, US, 30305 (GPS coordinates: 33.8523987,-84.3751646)
Phone
+18663282350
Working Hours
Mon: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Created / Modified
May 10, 2019 / Dec 7, 2022

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Areola/Breat Reduction? WIll My Scars Round Out More When They’re Closer to Healing?
Areola healing after a breast reduction
Jan 30, 2013
It is not possible to fully answer your question without pictures, but it is common for the areola to be reduced during breast reduction surgery. Also, the skin around the areola is often gathered when the excess skin is removed. You may see some of this gathering in the incision, but it should smooth out with time and healing. You can often help this with massage of your scar. If you are concerned about the areola shape or worried about how this area is healing, you should address this with…
How Do I Know if my Silicone Implants Are Not Leaking After Reconstruction?
Leak/rupture of a silicone implant
Jan 30, 2013
It is often difficult to tell on an exam if a silicone implant is ruptured, but if there is concern, an MRI and/or ultrasound can be helpful. You recently had surgery and thus the pain could be due to other issues such as infection or scar tissue. You should discuss this with your surgeon and be evaluated. Best of luck.
General Breast Lift Information?
Breast lift cost and recovery
Dec 11, 2012
Costs for a breast lift or mastopexy can vary. Several sites, including this one, list average costs for procedures. Costs generally include the operating room, anesthesia, and the surgeon’s fee. The procedure is done as an outpatient in most circumstances (meaning you stay for a few hours after the procedure only, so no overnight stay in the hospital). Recovery can vary depending on the exact procedure, but often patients are restricted from strenuous activity and lifting for about 2 weeks….
What Type of Activities Should I Avoid After Bilateral Masectomies with Expanders Placed at the S
Activity after expander reconstruction
Dec 11, 2012
When you can return to your normal activities after expander reconstruction is something you should discuss with your plastic surgeon, before you begin. She knows you, how you are healing, and what activities you are returning too. In general,though, patients can start to resume their activities once they have healed well and the drains are out. For patients without complications, this usually occurs in 2-3 weeks after surgery. Patients may need time and help in returning to their previous…
Can Saline Be Removed from Implant to Even out Size After Weight Loss Without Surgery?
Removal of saline from an implant
Jun 1, 2012
A saline implant can be deflated without surgery (by puncture and withdrawing fluid with a needle and syringe), but saline cannot be removed to change the volume of the implant without accessing the port and this can only be done surgically. A board certified surgeon can advise you on your options if you have changes in your breasts after weight loss.
Will I Need an Overnight Stay?
Blood thinners after abdominoplasty
May 22, 2012
Recent literature suggests that the risk of clotting (DVT and/or PE) is higher in abdominoplasty patients than with other plastic surgery procedures, thus, your doctor may want you to be on blood thinners for a short period of time after your surgery. You should discuss his/her reasoning in light of what you are having done and your medical history. A stay overnight after surgery depends greatly on this information as well.
Pre TT/Lipo/BBL Prep?
Preparation for surgery
May 9, 2012
I tell my patients to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Fad diets and some medications can actually be detrimental to the healing process. Check with your surgeons on medications to avoid, and the timing of when to stop certain medications, including over the counter medications, prior to surgery.
Will my Breasts Look Good with Just a Lift and No Implants?
Lift only
May 9, 2012
If you are only looking for a lift and are happy with your breast volume, you should do well. You can always have an augmentation with an implant at a later date if you feel that you need more volume.
Will My Incision Scar Get Worse from the Stitches Coming Through My Incision?
Protruding Sutures
May 9, 2012
Some people make suture abscesses or "spit" sutures as their body is dissolving the sutures. Clipping or pulling out the offending suture can speed up the healing process. Massage can also help the sutures to dissolve and can positively influence the healing process. You should see your surgeon so these areas can be assessed and treated (with clipping for example).
Protruding Abdominal Muscles, Pregnancy After Tummy Tuck. Is This Normal?
Diastasis after pregnancy
May 8, 2012
Pregnancy, as well as weight gain, can sometimes cause the tissue between the abdominal (rectus) muscles to stretch out. Even if you had this area tightened with your tummy tuck, your pregnancy could have caused the tissues to stretch again. An exam by your surgeon can evaluate your tissues for stretching. You may decide to have the area tightened again.
Can Mederma Be Aplied to a Tummy Tuck Scar After Two Weeks if the Incision is Healed and the Stit
Scar massage
May 4, 2012
I commonly ask my patients to massage their scars once they have healed, usually at around two weeks, and lotion can help with this. There are many options for scar care, so ask your surgeon what he/she recommends and when to start. A scar can continue to change for a year or more after surgery, including fading, and this can be the best time to influence it.
Implant Closure Split Completely Open. What Are My Options?
Reconstruction after radiation
May 4, 2012
While we have made strides in implant reconstruction in patients with radiation, there are many factors involved and the risks will always be higher than implant reconstruction in a patient that did not receive radiation. It is not always an option. You have had two failed attempts at implant reconstruction. This is not hard to imagine, then, that it would fail again for you. Your options now are no reconstruction or the addition of healthy non-radiated tissue for reconstruction.
How Long Can Tissue Expanders Remain in Safely?
How long can expanders remain in place?
May 1, 2012
Expanders are not meant to be permanent devices, but having said that, they can remain in place for several years if need be. However, the longer they remain in place, the higher the risk of rupture and deflation. If your expanders deflate, they may need to be replaced if you have significant contraction of the tissues before the implants can be placed. You also want to avoid getting an MRI while the expanders are in place as they contain a magnet. Speak to you doctor. If you are done with…
My Daughter is 26 With Many Health Issues. Could These Be Due To Her Saline Breast Implants?
Implant Safety
May 1, 2012
There have been no studies to date that link silicone or saline implants to any disease or syndrome.The devices are FDA regulated, and to become approved, they have gone through extensive studies.I wish you luck in helping your daughter.
Mini or Full Tummy Tuck?
Abdominoplasty for excess skin laxity
May 1, 2012
You have significant excess and stretched out skin. From your photo, it looks as though you need a full abdominoplasty or tummy tuck. This will give you a larger scar than a mini tummy tuck, but will allow more of your excess skin to be removed. You will also have a scar around your belly button. You may also need muscle tightening, and this can be determined during your consultation. Good luck!

Last updated on 11/23/2023