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Case Studies

Patient #14

Procedures Performed 23 year old male unhappy with the size of his breasts since hitting puberty preventing him to be comfortable with his shirt off in front of people. This patient did have some extra skin as well but did not want a large incision. Usually in the case of most gynecomastia patients with this much…
Patient #15

Procedures Performed 57 year old female unhappy with the contour and texture of her face but wanted to still look like herself. After a facelift and skincare regimen, she loves how much better she feels about herself. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #16

Procedures Performed 34 year old female who had gastric sleeve operation and lost 95lbs was unhappy with the extra skin on her upper arms and lateral chest. Dr. Lewis performed an extended brachioplasty onto her chest wall to address the additional skin on her lateral chest. Patient is extremely excited to be able to wear short…
Patient #17

Procedures Performed This patient came to our office because she desired larger breasts and more cleavage. Patient had consultations with other surgeons who advised her that a lift would be necessary to achieve desired results. She did not want a lift. Dr. Lewis was confident that she could have an augmentation without a lift and…
Patient #18

Procedures Performed 67 year old female with extra skin after having gastric sleeve performed. Patient decided to have a brachioplasty and tummy tuck in the same surgery. She is able to wear clothes that would not have been possible before the operation. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #19

Procedures Performed 42 year old female who desired larger breasts and more cleavage. Patient wanted her breasts to be proportionate to her smaller frame. She could not be more pleased by her results. Pre op bra size: 32A Implant Type: Silicone- Mentor Smooth Round Gel Post op bra size:…
Patient #20

Procedures Performed 22 year old female wanted a Breast Augmentation to increase the size of her chest but because she is very athletic, wanted to stay very natural. Before her consultation, she was interested in getting 275cc Silicone Implants. During her consult we suggested going a little bigger to 325cc because we thought she would…
Patient #24

Procedures Performed 32 year old female unhappy with the contour of her abdomen after 5 children. Because she had additional fat in her upper abdomen and flanks, liposuction was performed in these areas in addition to the extended abdominoplasty. The after pictures were taken 6 weeks post operatively. She is beyond thrilled with her results…
Patient #27

Procedures Performed 42 years old female wanting larger breasts and was not concerned with looking natural. She already had a size in mind when she came in for a consultation and is extremely happy to have the breasts she always dreamed of. Pre op bra size: 34B Implant Type: Silicone- Mentor Smooth Round Gel Post op…
Patient #30

Procedures Performed 25 year old female interested in adding volume to her breasts using silicone gel implants. Pictures were taken 6 weeks post operatively and the patient loves her results. Pre op bra size: 32B Implant Type: Silicone- Mentor Smooth Round Gel Post op bra size: 32D Implant Profile: High Profile Implant size: 375cc Incision: Inframammary placed Submuscular…
Patient #32

Procedures Performed 43 year old female unhappy with the excess skin from gastric bypass. One year after her bypass, she decided to pursue plastic surgery. While there is many areas of concern, her arms were the first priority to have the extra skin removed. She is thrilled with the results and being able to wear…
Patient #33

Procedures Performed 36 year old female unhappy with the excess fat and skin on her arms after losing weight. A brachioplasty with liposuction was performed and the results far exceeded the patients expectation. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #34

Procedures Performed 52 year old female unhappy with the excess skin and the appearance of the skin due to aging. A brachioplasty was performed and she is thrilled that she can wear sleeveless dresses and shirts. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #36

Procedures Performed Patient was unhappy with the volume of fat in her chin and decided to try a non-surgical alternative to reduce the size. CoolSculpting was done on her chin twice and were spaced 12 weeks apart. She loved the results so much, she has decided to Coolsculpt other areas on her body as well. Surgeon:…
Patient #38

Procedures Performed 24 year old female interested in body contouring specifically liposuction to her abdomen, back, flanks and medial thighs as well as fat transfer to her buttocks. She primarily wanted more curvature of her buttocks not volume. Dr. Lewis performed a Brazilian Butt Lift and the patient loves the results. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D.…
Patient #39

Procedures Performed 40 year old female referred by her primary care physician. She had several years of neck and back pain. Dr. Lewis performed a breast reduction of 950grams (2.1 lbs) on each side. She was very happy with the results and felt much better after surgery. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #40

Procedures Performed Patient: 28 year old female patient. Height 5’1″ Weight 200lbs.Surgery Performed: Breast ReductionSurgery Outcome: Patient happy with results Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #41

Procedures Performed 42 year old female referred to our office because of back, neck and shoulder pain for a breast reduction. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #42

Procedures Performed 50 year old female referred by her primary care doctor for a breast reduction. Patient has suffered with back and neck pain for years. She is very happy with the results. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #43

Procedures Performed Patient: 23 year old female patient. Weight 147. Height 5’1″Surgery Performed: Breast reduction – Right 505g/Left 503gSurgery Outcome: Patient happy with results Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #44

Procedures Performed Patient: 37 year old female patient, height 4’10” and 150 pounds.Surgery Performed: Breast Reduction- R 818g/L 649 gSurgery Outcome: Patient happy with results. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #45

Procedures Performed Patient: 25 year old female patient, height 5’6″ and 180 pounds.Surgery Performed: Breast Reduction- R 1017 g/L 1004 gSurgery Outcome: Patient happy with results Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #46

Procedures Performed Patient: 55 year old female patient, height 5’4″ and 184 pounds.Surgery Performed: Breast Reduction- R 812 g/L 848 gSurgery Outcome: Patient happy with results Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #47

Procedures Performed Patient: 38-year-old female. She was referred to Lewis Plastic Surgery by her primary care physician.Surgery Performed: Dr. Lewis performed a superior medial pedicle breast reduction, reducing each breast approximately 600 g.Surgery Outcome: Not only did her symptoms decrease after this surgery, but she was happy with the improved, more youthful appearance to her breasts. Surgeon: Gordon…
Patient #48

Procedures Performed Patient: 27 year-old female, referred to Lewis Plastic Surgery, for evaluation for a breast reduction. Dr. Lewis performed a superior medial pedicle breast reduction on each breast with a reduction of approximately 350 g. This improved this patient’s symptoms of upper back, neck, and shoulder pain. She was happy with the results. Surgeon: Gordon…
Patient #49

Procedures Performed Patient: 25 year old female, here after a friend’s recommendation, for a breast reduction. She had a several year history of upper back and neck pain.Surgery Performed: A superior-medial pedicle breast reduction (750 grams on the right and 675 grams on the left)Surgery Outcome: She noted a much lighter feeling to her breasts and she felt…
Patient #50

Procedures Performed Patient: 40 year old female referred by her primary care physician. She had several years of neck and back pain. Surgery Performed: Performed a breast reduction of 950grams (2.1 lbs) on each side.Surgery Outcome: She was very happy with the results and felt much better after surgery. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #53

Procedures Performed 30 year old male was unhappy since puberty about the appearance of his breasts. Despite being thin and working out, he was unhappy with the prominence of tissue underneath his central breast. This was treated with a combination of liposuction and direct excision of the tissue.He was very happy to be able to…
Patient #54

Procedures Performed 30 year old male had been exercising and dieting for years, but was unable to get rid of the extra fat on his lower abdomen and flanks. He had a tumescent liposuction performed on his abdomen and flanks.The after photos were taken two months after the surgery.Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Male
Patient #55

Procedures Performed 27 year old male who was very unhappy with the appearance of extra breast tissue.He had a combination of liposuction and direct excision of this breast tissue through a small peri-areolar incision. He was very happy with the results. The after photos were taken 6 weeks after the surgery.Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender:…
Patient #56

Procedures Performed 36-year-old female who had a breast augmentation approximately 12 years prior to this visit by another surgeon. She noted 2 years prior that her right breast had become smaller. She was also unhappy with the flatness on the top of her left breast.Dr. Lewis replaced both implants; a complete capsulectomy was performed on…
Patient #58

Procedures Performed 22 year old female, (32A bra size) interested in breast enhancement. She wanted to fill out her clothes and have a more natural and curvey shape to her body. She had 300 cc submuscular saline implants placed through a peri areolar incision.The postop photos were taken 6 weeks after surgery. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis,…
Patient #59

Procedures Performed 32 year old female wishing to increase her bust size through breast augmentation.A submuscular breast augmentation with 325 cc Saline implants through an inframammary incision. She is very happy with the new 32C bust size. The postop photos were taken 3 months after the surgery. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #62

Procedures Performed 32 year old male unhappy with contour of abdomen and back. Despite working out, he was unable to minimize these areas. Dr. Lewis performed liposuction to his upper and lower abdomen and flanks. The patient is extremely happy and wearing pants 2 sizes smaller than before the surgery. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D.
Patient #63

Procedures Performed 35 year old female who desired larger breasts but wanted them to be proportionate to her body. Her result is bigger yet natural as well. Pre op bra size: 34A Implant Type: Silicone- Mentor Smooth Round Gel Post op bra size: 34C …
Patient #64

Procedures Performed 42-year-old female with prior Abdominoplasty and Breast Augmentation who did not like the position of her lower abdominal incision and Breast Shape/Size. Dr. Lewis revised the placement of the incision, corrected the size of her umbilicus and revised her breasts with a lift and used 500cc Silicone Implants. Patient is extremely happy!
Patient #65

Procedures Performed 28-year-old female unhappy with the size of her breasts. Several of her friends had breast augmentation so she came into the office with a size in mind. One breast was slightly larger than the other so she had to different sizes placed. Her result is natural and fits her body very well. Pre…
Patient #67

Procedures Performed 22 year old female unhappy with the size and shape of her breasts and her areola. Dr. Lewis gave her several scenarios but she ultimately chose a “conventional” breast augmentation. With the added volume, her areola size is now more proportionate to the breasts and she is very happy with the results. Pre…
Patient #68

Procedures Performed Patient was unhappy with the excess skin on her upper and lower eyelid. Dr. Lewis performed an upper and lower Blepharoplasty. She is very pleased with her outcome and her only regret is not doing it sooner! Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Age: 79 Gender: Female
Patient #69

Procedures Performed 28 year old mother of 3 interested in a smaller waist and additional volume in her butt. Liposuction was performed on her abdomen, flanks, back and medial thighs. A total of 950 ml of fat was injected into each buttock. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #70

Procedures Performed 28-year-old female, who was interested in liposuction to, bilateral outer thighs, abdomen and flanks and using a fat transfer to her buttock. 800ml of fat were injected into each buttock. Patient is very happy with her results. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #71

Procedures Performed 32-year-old female. Patient was interested in buttock augmentation by using fat from her abdomen, upper and lower back. 960 ml of fat was injected into each buttock. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D.
Patient #73

Procedures Performed 52 year old patient 4 years post gastric bypass. Starting weight was 270 pounds and once she reached her goal of 160lbs and had been stable for 2 years, she decided it was time to pursue sugical options. She was unhappy with the skin on her lower abdomen and sag in her breasts.…
Patient #75

Procedures Performed 35-year-old mother of twins, was unhappy with the contour of her abdomen and flanks. After an abdominoplasty and liposuction of her flanks, she is feeling great about herself and her new body. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #76

Procedures Performed 32 year-old who was unhappy with the contour of her abdomen. She has had 2 children and because she doesn’t plan on having anymore, she had an extended abdominoplasty. Her results were beyond her expectations and she is thrilled. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #77

Procedures Performed 44-year-old mother of 3 was unhappy with the volume of her breasts as well as her superior pole and cleavage. She also knows that she has sag in her breasts, and would like that corrected. Additionally, she is unhappy with the contour of her abdomen. and does not like the excess skin she…
Patient #78

Procedures Performed 29-year-old has had 3 children and is planning no further children. She was unhappy with the extra skin of her lower abdomen and contour of her flanks. Dr. Lewis performed an abdominoplasty and liposuction of her flanks. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D.
Patient #79

Procedures Performed 33-year-old with 2 children and was unhappy with the contour of her abdomen, size and shape of her breasts. Dr. Lewis performed a tummy tuck, small breast reduction with lift and liposuction of her flanks, medial thighs and “bra roll”. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D.
Patient #80

Procedures Performed 50 year old, after having 2 children, she was interested in cosmetic improvement of her abdomen. She was unhappy with the excess skin on she has on her abdomen, and the overall contour. Dr. Lewis performed a tummy tuck and her results were exactly what she was hoping for. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D.
Patient #82

Procedures Performed 37 year old with 3 children unhappy with the contour and extra skin on her abdomen and flanks. A tummy tuck with liposuction to her flanks was performed and her results are more than she hoped for. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D.
Patient #83

Procedures Performed 54 year old mother of 2 did not like the appearance of her stomach. Additionally, she also has an appendectomy scar in the lower right portion of her stomach she doesn’t like and it was removed with the tummy tuck. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Age: 54 Gender: Female
Patient #85

Procedures Performed 41 year old mother of 2 who always wanted a larger chest. During her consultation, she expressed her desire to be fairly larger. We used 3D imaging and sizers to help her choose the size that would fit her body best but also achieve the look she wanted. (after photos taken 9 weeks…
Patient #86

Procedures Performed 30 year old mother of 2, felt like after children her breasts became deflated. Her pre-surgery bra size was 32B , and was interested in being a large C cup. We used 3D imaging and sizers to help choose the size that she felt most comfortable with. She chose silicone implants (400cc on…
Patient #87

Procedures Performed 43 year old mother of 2 who over several years lost 120 pounds through diet and exercise. In 2017 she had a tummy tuck and breast lift/augmentation with Dr. Lewis. This procedure was done in 2018 because she was unhappy not only with extra fat on her back, but the extra skin. A…
Patient #88

Procedures Performed 29 year old mother who has lost weight through diet and exercise went from 400 to 175 pounds. She was left with extra skin on her arms, breasts, abdomen, back and thighs. Her primary concern is the extra skin on her abdomen so Dr. Lewis suggested she start with a fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty because…
Patient #90

Procedures Performed 25 year old and even though he works out and is in great shape, still had prominence of breast tissue underneath his nipple area. He states that he has had it since early teens and didn’t see any change with diet or exercise. Because of this, he was embarrassed to take his shirt…
Patient #92

Procedures Performed 22 year old female with history of upper back, neck, and shoulder pain. Dr. Lewis preformed a breast reduction of 640 grams (left side) and 547 grams (right side). Patient is very happy with her results. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Age: 22 Gender: Female
Patient #95

Procedures Performed 40 year old female with history of upper back, neck, and shoulder pain. Patient is 5’10 and weighs 275 pounds. She had 1119 grams removed from her right breast and 1283 grams removed from her left breast. She is happy with her results. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Gender: Female
Patient #96

Procedures Performed 35 year old female who is 5’5 and weighs 170 pounds. She came in the office complaining of back, neck, and shoulder pain. Dr. Lewis preformed a breast reduction taking 582 grams on the right side and 568 grams on the left. Patient is happy with her results. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Age:…
Patient #97

Procedures Performed 31 year old patient reported upper back, neck and shoulder pain. She is 5’4 and 160 pounds. Dr. Lewis preformed a breast reduction taking off 784 grams on the right breast and 602 grams on the left breast. Patient is no longer in pain and is happy with her results. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D.…
Patient #99

Procedures Performed Patient came in with shoulder grooving and hypertropia of breasts. Dr. Lewis preformed a breast reduction taking 1073 grams off the right breast and 1257 grams on the left. She is happy with her results. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Age: 57 Gender: Female
Patient #100

Procedures Performed 31 year old female who had volume loss after pregnancy and was interested in restoration of volume. She did not want a large volume increase. Her left breast was bigger than the right and was hoping to equal that out. She chose Mentor Moderate Plus Silicone implants. 275 millimeter on the left and…
Patient #104

Procedures Performed Patient is a 45 year old female with a history of a prior augmentation mastopexy. She was interested in implant exchange as well as a revision of her augmentation to correct the shape of her breasts. She was happy with the size, but did not like that her breasts have gotten saggy. Dr.…
Patient #107

Procedures Performed 46 year old female who was unhappy with the volume as well as the sag of her breasts. She wanted improvement with her breasts. Dr. Lewis preformed an augmentation mastopexy with a lollipop incision. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Age: 47 Gender: Female Implant Placement: Submuscular Implant Shape: Round Implant Size: Left: 350 cc…
Patient #111

Procedures Performed 58 year old female who was interested in cosmetic improvement of her buttocks. She was interested in increased buttock volume asa well as liposuction to her abdomen, flanks, back, and medial thighs. Dr. Lewis preformed a Brazilian butt lift involving liposuction of those areas with a fat transfer to her buttocks. Dr. Lewis…
Patient #114

Procedures Performed 40 year old female who was interested in a buttock augmentation. She had a prior abdominoplasty at another location and was unhappy with the contour of her upper and lower abdomen, flanks, and back. She was also interested in liposuction of her medial thighs. After discussion, she decided a Brazilian butt lift was…
Patient #116

Procedures Performed 49 year old female who was interested in improvement of her abdomen. She has had children. Her primary concern is some extra fat tissue on her abdomen and flanks. She worked out regularly, but couldn’t get rid of the stubborn fat on her abdomen and flanks. Debating between an abdominoplasty or not, she…
Patient #117

Procedures Performed Patient is a 28 year old female who is unhappy with the contour of her abdomen and flanks. Patient previously had children but is not planning on having anymore. Dr. Lewis preformed an abdominoplasty with liposuction of her flanks. These photos are taken six weeks apart. Patient is happy with her results. Surgeon:…
Patient #118

Procedures Performed Patient is a 42 year old female who was interested in a mommy makeover. She has already had children and doesn’t plan on having anymore children. For her, a mommy makeover was cosmetic improvement of her breasts, her abdomen, and her flanks. Patient decided wanted a implants as well as a lift for her…
Patient #120

Procedures Performed Patient is a 33 year old female who was interested in a breast augmentation. She previously had children who breastfed which caused her breasts to deflate. Dr. Lewis preformed a breast augmentation and patient chose Sientra smooth round high profile silicone gel implants. She is very happy with her results. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis,…
Patient #122

Procedures Performed Patient is a 47 year old female who had about a 60 pound weight loss after a gastric bypass and she is unhappy with the shape of her abdomen and breasts. Patient was interested in a moderate augmentation. She definitely wanted a mastopexy as well to improve the contour of her breasts and was…
Patient #123

Procedures Performed 34 year old female who wanted a breast implants for more volume in her breasts. Dr. Lewis preformed a breast augmentation on this patient. She selected 350 cc silicone implants. She is very happy with her results. Surgeon: Gordon Lewis, M.D. Age: 34 Gender: Female Implant Placement: Submuscular Implant Shape: Round Implant Size:…
Patient #127

Procedures Performed This patient is a 35 year old female who has had children and not planning on having any further. She is unhappy with the contour of her abdomen and flanks. Dr. Lewis preformed a tummy tuck and also did liposuction on her flanks. Patient is extremely happy with her results and is ready…
Patient #128

Procedures Performed 32 year old female came in to our office wanting to lift and add volume to her breasts. After breast feeding, she realized she lost a lot of volume and created more sag over time. She was interested in a lift and implants. Dr. Lewis preformed a mastopexy and added implants. She is…
Patient #129

Procedures Performed 51 year old female who does not like the rolls she had on her back as well as the extra tissue above her bra. Dr. Lewis and the patient discussed to fix the roll on her back by preforming a trunkplasty, also known as a braline back lift. Patient knows she will have…
Patient #131

Procedures Performed Patient is a 67 year old female who was interested in cosmetic improvement of her arms. She had extra laxity of skin on her upper arm but also extending on her forearm. Dr. Lewis preformed a brachioplasty on this patient. She is very happy with her results and is excited to wear short…
Patient #133

Procedures Performed 60 year old female had a lap band many years ago and then a revision of that with a gastric bypass earlier this year. She has lost weight from a previous high of 288 pounds and is down to 155 pounds and is relatively stable. She is unhappy with extra skin on her…
Patient #134

Procedures Performed Patient is a 54 year old female who presented to my office in contour improvement to her abdomen. She has had children in the past. She had extra skin overhanging her pannus as well as laxity of her abdominal wall and extra tissue on her flanks. Dr. Lewis recommended a tummy tuck as…
Patient #135

Procedures Performed 35 year old male who is unhappy about the appearance of his breasts. He has been uncomfortable with his breasts since he was 14 years old and never resolved with puberty ending. Dr. Lewis preformed a gynecomastia surgery, and now patient is very comfortable with taking his shirt off and the way he looks. …
Patient #52

Procedures Performed 29 year old male unhappy with the shape of his breasts. He related that since his early teens he has been fairly thin, but has always had extra breast tissue. Dr. Lewis suggested using both Vaser assisted liposuction as well as direct surgical excision of the underlying gynecomastia tissue. This was performed using…
Patient #51

Procedures Performed 53 year old female wanted an improvement in the appearance of her face. She wanted a more youthful look and to regain some of her earlier confidence.She was concerned that she would not look the same after the operation. Dr. Lewis performed a facelift, necklift, upper and lower blepharoplasty and a brow lift.…
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