Dr Lawrence Foster, MD (retired) South Lake Tahoe, California 96150

Name: Lawrence Foster, MD (retired)
Last name: Foster
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1976
Years experience: 47
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Lake Tahoe Plastic Surgery
Address: 589 Tahoe Keys Blvd.
Address suite: Ste. E-6
Phone: +1 800-742-7387
City: South Lake Tahoe
State: California
Zip Code: 96150
Country: US
Additional Address: 3000 L Street #308
Sacramento, CA
Consulting Fees: 45$
Consultation note: Consultation available in Folsom or South Lake Tahoe, please mention you found me on RealSelf
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges:

Centennial Hospital, St. Thomas Midtown Hospital

Education:

Undergraduate: UCLA
Medical: MD, UC Medical Center in San Francisco

Postdoc Training:

Internship: Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
Residencies:
General surgery, William Beaumont Hospital
Plastic Surgery, Crippled Children’s Hospital

Member of:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Lawrence Foster, MD (retired)

Board Certification:

Lawrence H. Foster Jr(ABMSUID -75626)

Viewed: 8/18/2008
Day of birth: 12/22/1934

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

Status: Certified Active Lifetime Initial Certification
5/09/1970} –
Education: 1959 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 589 Tahoe Keys Blvd Ste E5South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 38.9310631,-120.0045862

Primary location:

Location name: Sacramento
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 38.5737,-121.4869995

Treatments:

African American Rhinoplasty
Arm Lift
Asian Rhinoplasty
Blue Peel
Body Lift
Botox
Brazilian Butt Lift
Breast Augmentation
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Revision
Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Buccal Fat Removal
Butt Augmentation
Butt Implants
Butt Lift
Calf Implant
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chemical Peel
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
Cleft Lip And Palate Repair
Contour Thread Lift
Dermabrasion
Double Eyelid Surgery
Dysport
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Endermologie
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Genioplasty
Gynecomastia Surgery
Hyaluronidase
Jessner Peel
Juvederm
Labiaplasty
Laser Liposuction
Latisse
Lip Fillers
Lip Implants
Lip Lift
Lip Surgery
Lipoma Removal
Liposculpture
Liposuction
Lower Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mole Removal
Mommy Makeover
Neck Lift
Nipple Surgery
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Nose Job
Pec Implants
Phenol Peel
QuickLift
Radiesse
Restylane
Retin-A
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Salicylic Peel
Scar Removal
Sculptra
Septoplasty
Skin Lightening
Skin Rejuvenation
SlimLipo
Smart Lipo
SMAS Facelift
TCA Peel
Thigh Lift
Thread Lift
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Vaser Liposuction

RealSelf Info

Rating: 3.3
Profile views: 11191
Answer count: 180
Review count: 15
1 star count: 2
5 star count: 2
Total star count: 4
Star rating: 2.1131516476872
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Dec 6, 2007
Profile modified: Feb 11, 2022
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: Yes
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jan 11, 2013
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Reno, NV, US. GPS coordinates: 39.5304,-119.814003
Sacramento, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 38.5737,-121.4869995

Latest ratings of treatments

Breast Implants (Jun 2009) – Overall rating: 2/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
Breast Implants (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)
Liposculpture (Oct 2014) – 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 (Mar 2014) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, 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: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Oct 2013) – Overall rating: 2/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Double Eyelid Surgery (Jun 2003) – Overall rating: 2/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, 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)
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 3/5)
Mommy Makeover (Nov 2013) – 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)
Mommy Makeover (May 2014) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Mommy Makeover (May 2014) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Breast Implants (Jun 2009) – Overall rating: 2/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
Breast Augmentation (Apr 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 (Oct 2018) – 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: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Breast Augmentation (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Breast Augmentation (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 3/5)
Breast Implants (Oct 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)
Tummy Tuck (Dec 2011) – 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)
Mommy Makeover (May 2014) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Liposculpture (Oct 2014) – 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)
Mommy Makeover (May 2014) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Mommy Makeover (May 2014) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Mommy Makeover (May 2014) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Mommy Makeover (May 2014) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Mommy Makeover (May 2014) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Breast Augmentation (Oct 2013) – Overall rating: 2/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Breast Implants (Feb 2015) – 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: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)

Latest Prices

Breast Implants Prices

$3900 – Jun 1, 2009 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$4401 – Sep 2023 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$3900 – Jun 1, 2009 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$25000 – Oct 2018 – Sacramento, CA
$4401 – Oct 2018 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$25000 – Feb 2015 – Sacramento, CA
$3900 – Jun 1, 2009 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$25000 – Jun 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Jun 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Jun 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Jun 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Apr 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Apr 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Apr 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Apr 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Apr 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Apr 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Apr 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Apr 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Apr 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Mar 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Feb 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Feb 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Feb 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Feb 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Feb 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Jan 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Jan 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Jan 2013 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Dec 2012 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Dec 2012 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Dec 2012 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Dec 2012 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Dec 2012 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Nov 2012 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Nov 2012 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Nov 2012 – Sacramento, CA
$4400 – Jul 2012 – South Lake Tahoe, CA

Liposculpture Prices

$9000 – Oct 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$9000 – Oct 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$9000 – Oct 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$9000 – Oct 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA

Breast Augmentation Prices

$4900 – Mar 4, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$4900 – Oct 9, 2013 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$15000 – Sep 2023 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$4300 – Sep 2023 – Sacramento, CA
$5000 – Sep 2023 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$15000 – Apr 2020 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$3900 – Oct 2018 – Sacramento, CA
$4300 – Oct 2018 – Sacramento, CA
$4900 – Oct 9, 2013 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$3900 – Jun 1, 2009 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$4900 – Mar 4, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$4900 – Oct 9, 2013 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$4300 – Jan 2, 2013 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$5000 – Jun 2013 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$5000 – Jun 2013 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$4400 – Nov 2012 – Sacramento, CA
$4400 – Nov 2012 – Sacramento, CA
$14500 – Oct 2012 – Sacramento, CA
$14500 – Oct 2012 – Sacramento, CA
$3900 – Sep 2012 – Sacramento, CA
$4300 – Aug 2012 – Sacramento, CA
$15000 – Jun 2012 – South Lake Tahoe, CA

Double Eyelid Surgery Prices

$8500 – Jun 14, 2003 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$8500 – Jun 14, 2003 – South Lake Tahoe, CA

Mommy Makeover Prices

$17 – Nov 25, 2013 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$11330 – May 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$11330 – May 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$12000 – Mar 27, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$11330 – May 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$11330 – May 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$11330 – May 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$11330 – May 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$11330 – May 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$11330 – May 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$12000 – Mar 27, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$12000 – Mar 27, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$12000 – Mar 27, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$12000 – Mar 27, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$10000 – Mar 27, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$11330 – May 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$11330 – May 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$11330 – May 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$11000 – May 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$11000 – May 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$11000 – May 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$17 – Nov 25, 2013 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$17 – Nov 25, 2013 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$11000 – May 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$11000 – May 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$11000 – May 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$11000 – May 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA

Tummy Tuck Prices

$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA
$5446 – Dec 7, 2011 – Bishop, CA

Breast Implant Revision Prices

$5000 – Oct 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$5000 – Oct 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA

Other Prices

$5000 – Oct 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$9000 – Oct 1, 2014 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$4300 – Jan 2, 2013 – South Lake Tahoe, CA
$25000 – Nov 2012 – Sacramento, CA
$25000 – Nov 2012 – Sacramento, CA
$15000 – Jun 2012 – South Lake Tahoe, CA

Doctor’s answers

Question

Answer Header & Date

Answer Snippet

Breast lift and Breast Implant, or breast lift and tissue expansion for tuberous breasts?

You need and Anchor mastopexy ($6060)
Apr 17, 2014

Those are not true tuberous breasts. All you need is the maxi breast lift ($6060) and decide later if you want them bigger. I never do an implant at the same time as a lift because each operation interfers with the good healing of the other The only safe way is to do them separately.

Could my Issues Be Related to Placement Around Muscle?

Need MRI/Ultrasound?
Sep 4, 2013

No you don’t need either. What you do need is patience. You have a good result at this stage. Have some chiropractic massage and give it a year before getting concerned. Humans weren’t made for long distance running. God made gazelles for that. Dr. Foster

Why Different Ccs? Is there much difference in getting 25 less ccs in one breast and the other with

How much difference will 25 ccs make to the smaller breast?
Sep 4, 2013

Fill a small balloon with water, place it in a shot glass and remove enough water for it to just fill the glass. Tie the balloon off and put it in your bra to see what difference 35 ccs will make. Volume asymmetry is very common. We frequently fill implants with different amounts of saline during surgery to achieve perfect symmetry. Dr Foster

Can Round Implants Placed Under the Muscle Look As Natural As a Teardrop Implant Like the Natrelle

Can round implants look tear drop?
Sep 4, 2013

Yes, but it takes 3-6 months of settling and softening to arrive at the final shape. Massage helps a lot. The more the better and the harder the better. The textured or not question is best decided by your doctor. It is not the patients choice at my clinic. Tear drop implants have more disadvantages than advantages in my opinion. Dr. Foster

Can You Have a Breast Augmentation Consultation at 17?

Breast implants possible at age 17?
Sep 4, 2013

Yes you can not only have the consultation but you can have the surgery with written parenteral approval. We had one 16 yr old that brought a court document identifying her as an “Emancipated Minor” . That qualified her for any surgery that is safe & effective. In your age group the implants are best placed behind the muscle, through the arm-pit which means they are not even in contact with the breast gland and there is no scar on the breast. Dr. Foster

Can I Have Liposuction a Year After a Mini Tummy Tuck, Or Should I Consider Another Procedure?

Lipo OK after a tummy tuck?
Sep 4, 2013

Yes many people benefit from just that. Most experienced surgeons refuse to lipo the upper abdomen during a tummy tuck for fear of bruising the blood vessels that supply the lower skin flap. If they get bruised the skin dies and leaves an ugly scar. It’s much safer to wait and do the lipo after complete healing. We have never had such a problem because we know how to keep it safe, every time. Dr. Foster

Looking for a Plastic Surgery Payment Plan Where I Can Pay a Percentage Up Front then the Rest of t

Payment Plan
Aug 26, 2013

Hi, We have iCare which allows a 50% down payment and monthly payments as low as $100. BBL is $7480 and Lipo of the the tummy adds $$3792. Dr. Foster

Dr Recommends 300 Cc Type 20 Natrelle High Profile. Are There Any Differences or Pros/cons of Mento

Allergan vs Mentor implants
Jun 25, 2013

They are essentially identical. It’s your surgeon’s job to pick the implant. Go with his/her recommendation. I use Mentor because of their excellent customer service. Dr Foster

I’m 5’8 and 140 Lbs, What’s my Ideal Breast Size?

What’s
May 27, 2013

Hi, Measure the largest circumference around your hips with a tape measure. Then place the tape around your chest and the breasts should fill the same circumference. Whatever it takes to fill up that space is your ideal size if you want an hour glass figure. It’ll make your waist look smaller and even make your hips look smaller. Dr. Foster Lake Tahoe Plastic Surgery

Small Frame with Silicone High Profile 275cc, 280cc, 300cc?

What size is best?
May 27, 2013

You can have exactly the fullness you want but not by picking a cc size. You need to try on sizers at your consultation and choose the “look” you want then let the doctor choose the implant required to deliver that “look”. Some patients change their mind after the surgery. Most that wish they had a different size, wish they were bigger. Dr. Foster

5 week since breast reduction and I have a slight split! What do I do

T incision healing after breast lift
May 21, 2013

That is very common. Wash right over it in the shower with any soap & water, rinse and pat dry then dip a Q Tip in hydrogen peroxide and roll the cotton around in the split, dry with another Q Tip and apply a tiny amount of any antibiotic ointment and cover with a piece of a cotton ball but no tape. Wear a thin support bra that lets as much air get into it as possible. Dr Foster

Whats the Best Option for Me?

Lipo or tummy tuck?
May 14, 2013

You need an excision of the redundant skin apron. Lipo cannot shrink that excess skin enough to eliminate the apron effect.

How Soon is Too Soon to Have a Breast Augmentation After Having a Foot/ankle Ligament & Cartilage R

Breast Aug after ankle repair
May 14, 2013

Now is OK as long as you don’t require crutches any longer. We operated on a patient with a recent ankle repair just last week.

Is It Allowed/Accepted for a Male to Get Female Breast Implants Without a Sex Change Operation?

Male breast implants
May 8, 2013

Yes it is done without fanfare by some plastic surgeons. Because it is an easily reversable operation there are no requirements except for good health. Dr. Foster

Is it Normal for the Doctor to Not Be Present at the Pre Op Appointment?

Dr not at pre-op normal?
May 8, 2013

Every surgeon has a slightly different approach. If he spent two hours with you at the consultation that’s more than enough for him/her to be familiar with your medical issues. I am always there for my patients pre-op exam because it gives me a second chance to plan the details of the operation which are frequently a little different for different patients having the same operation. Dr Foster Lake Tahoe Plastic Surgery

Last updated on 11/23/2023