Thomas P. Sterry, MD
1080 5th Avenue #1b
New York, NY 10128
Phone: (212) 249-4020
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
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Men and women who want natural-looking results from their cosmetic procedures in NYC and surrounding areas benefit from learning about other patients’ experiences. Read plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas P. Sterry’s real patient reviews to learn more about the dedicated care and surgical results he offers his patients.
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100% Happy with my Doctor, End Results and the Whole Journey Hi! This is my first review here (and also my first cosmetic surgery/enhancement) I didn't think I was going to make a review, but considering how much this site and all the reviews and 'before and after' pics helped me in doing research and make a decision on which surgeon to choose, I feel like I owe it to the community to return the favor. 🙂 BACKGROUND INFO I am 27 years old and I have always been very naturally skinny (I weigh about 48 kg / 105 lbs and I am 167 cm / 5'6" tall, BMI: 17.2) - except for my cheeks/jawline/chin where I have always had stubborn fat that won't go away even if I lose weight. And I also don't want to lose any weight on my body. People have always said it's just "baby fat", but I am in my late 20's now, so yeah... CONSULTATION I had my chin/neck/jawline liposuction consultation in January, I did tons of research before and finally decided on Dr Sterry. During the consultation Dr Sterry was at first skeptical and unsure if he wanted to treat me, since I am a skinny girl and because he thought I was much younger (he guessed I was 18-19, which is what most people guess to be honest) and told me it was probably just baby fat. After I had told him I was actually 27 and he had squeezed under my chin for a while, he agreed with me that there was some fat that could be removed. I got a really great vibe and feeling about Dr Sterry immediately, he was very kind, funny and professional, and everyone on his staff is lovely too, so I booked a time for the liposuction after the consultation which would take place a couple weeks later. THE SURGERY The weeks before the surgery I had contact with the staff a couple of times. They sent me emails with information and prescriptions for painkillers and xanax (to calm my nerves) for the liposuction. I decided NOT to take any xanax before the lipo, as I felt I probably didn't need it and also because I was required to have someone escort me home afterwards if I did, which I didn't want to have. The whole procedure took about 20 minutes in total, which they said was probably a record time. It didn't hurt and I was definitely fine without the xanax. It was a weird feeling though, but Dr Sterry and his staff talked me through everything in a calming and reassuring way. Afterwards I got wrapped up and took a cab home. HEALING PROCESS I was required to wear my head wrap all day and night for 5 days, if I remember correctly, after that I only had to wear it at night or whenever I could. The first few days I was pretty swollen but had no bruises. After about 4 days the swelling was starting to go down, but instead I started getting bruises, big blueish yellow green bruises all over my neck and chest. They persisted for a couple of days and then started gradually disappearing. I covered them up quite easy with make up so it wasn't a big deal. After a couple of weeks I started getting very lumpy. I had lumps and almost like "bands" under my chin and on my neck. My whole jawline and neck looked very uneven and lumpy. This was harder to hide and I was getting quite worried for a while and called the staff at Dr Sterry's office and asked them about it. They told me it was normal and that I shouldn't start panicking. I would say the lumpiness reached it's peak at about 4 weeks and then gradually started to go away. I started applying heat packs and massaging my neck to speed up this process, at first I did it once a day for 5-10 minutes, and after a while just a couple times per week. The lumpiness and bands probably took about 3 months to go away fully. I experienced a lot of numbness for the first month or two and I would say it took at least 3 months for ALL the numbness to go away. All of it did, though. Same goes for the little "scars" from the insertion holes under the chin and behind the ears, they also healed and went away completely, but it took about 2-3 months in total. I can't think of anything else to say about the healing process. All in all it felt pretty quick, painless and easy to hide. END RESULTS I am sooo happy with my end results! It turned out exactly like I had hoped. No one that I know seems to have noticed that I've had anything done. No one's asked about it or looked at me in a weird way. I truly don't think anyone can see it in real life, but TO ME it's a huge difference and I feel way more comfortable when people take pictures of me, etc. I also think you can definitely see the difference when you have the before and after pics in front of you. 🙂 I would definitely recommend Dr Sterry, him and his staff were amazing all the way through.
He is amazing !! I went to him with my concerns and he told me what he was able to do for me. He definitely gave me exactly what i wanted. His staff is amazing as well. They made me feel welcomed during every vist and even during the surgery. Don’t hesitate just go, you won’t regret it !!
40 Years Old with Excess Fat Under Chin I'm 40 years old, and originally was thinking about Getting a tummy tuck, however changed my mind last minute and decided why not give my face a little bit of a nip before getting a tummy tuck. I came across Dr. Sterry, and saw his great reviews plus his before and after pics. I scheduled a consultation and finally saw him April 25th. During the consultation Dr. Sterry took his time providing me with information about the procedure and did not rush me at all. He showed me before and after pics of the procedure and I was very pleased by his work. He made sure to inform me as much as possible. He was great. I felt safe with him. Let's just Say i booked my surgey for as soon as possible. I was scheduled for May 1st in the afternoon. His staff is warm and welcoming they made sure I was as comfortable as possible the day before the procedure and the day of the procedure. His staff is very professional and they make you feel at home. Not like other offices where the staff is not welcoming at all. The procedure went smoothly and fast...and on a scale from 1-10 i can personally say pain was at 0 for me. I felt no pain or discomfort. I am 2 Days post op and feel great only minor pain which is bearable. I am not taking any pain killers, only took them day of surgery. I will be posting pics after my first appointment back to see the doctor on Friday.
40 Years old with Hereditary Double Chin Just got my procedure done today by Dr. Thomas Sterry...his staff was awesome and very helpful with all of my needs and concerns. As soon as i had my consultation i knew he was the doctor i wanted to preform this procedure. Booked my procedure the same day as my consult. The office is nice and very clean. The procedure went smoothly and I felt no pain or discomfort at all. Can't wait to see my results! Will be posting pics as soon as i can take compression garment off.
Smart Lipo of the chin, flanks and abdomen I'm a mom of three wishing for my pre-baby body. I'm not over weight (5'2" 138lbs) but have always had a double chin which I hate and a belly pouch that even Spanx couldn't hide. I had my first consult a year ago at Elite Body Sculpture but ultimately did not go through with the procedure because it just didn't feel right - maybe it was nerves maybe I wasn't sold on the surgeon. In January I met with Dr. Thomas Sterry for a consult and felt comfortable with scheduling my Smart Lipo procedure. Dr. Sterry was delightful and so were the girls that work for him. My procedure was done on Feb. 16, 2018. I cant say the procedure was painless but it was bearable for most of it. We did my chin first as that was the easiest part. A small incision was made under my chin and behind my earlobes. I wasn't too nervous as I was given Xanax and Percocet before we started. Was also injected with anti-nausea medication and antibiotics. You feel a pinch when he makes the incisions on your chin and earlobes and a quick burning sensation. Then he inserts the cannula in each incision to administer the solution that numbs you. Thereafter he inserts the laser that burn the fat. You do feel the laser moving back and forth in you chin and a bit of pressure. The laser also makes a popping sound. It reminded me of pop rocks in your mouth. Lol. Once the fat is melted he goes back in with the suction to remove it all. It took about 25 to 30 minutes. Then my flank were done. Three incision under my pants line were done. One on each butt cheek and one in the crack. The cannula going in to administer the numbing solution was not the best feeling - bearable in more areas then others. Some areas did hurt but once numb the fat melting laser wasn't that bad u less it hit areas that weren't numb. A few time I had to squeeze the corner of the table I was laying on. The final part was the abdomen. The most painful part was when I was being suctioned closet to the rib cage and belly button. Not going to lie I shed a few tears but was told that I was a bit emotionally sensitive due to the Xanax which made sense be cause I actually have a high tolerance for pain. Took about an hour and a half. I did feel a burning sensation on my abdomen as soon as it was done but that subsided pretty quickly and I was blow to get off the table with very little pain. The girls do offer to help you get dressed after they put the garment on you but I wasn't in any pain So i dressed myself. Once home I really wasn't in any pain but I did take the Percocet every 4 hours. I can shower in 24 hrs at which time I will take some pics. So far I am excited and glad I went forward with the procedure. I did notice some bruising already. Super swollen especially in my lower back (horrible pain there), around my lower belly and pelvic area. Also very bruised. I dont know how some people come out of surgery with zero bruising. I'm also pretty sore around the ribs. Although it kk hurts my flesh is numb to the touch. Feels like when you grab your foot when it falls asleep and you feel the needles but 100 times worse. I stopped taking the Percocet because once I'm out of bed I can get around just fine. Taking arnica tablets and bromelain but not sure if it's working as I'm very swollen and bruised. As for my chin, I can definitely see less of the double chin but it's sore to the touch and swollen and I have a bruise behind each earlobe and on each side of my neck. The night of day 3 was hard. Agitated about the pain and the swelling in my lower back. It feels like a fire burning. The head-binder is trying to annoy me. Can't wit o take it off. I was told I can remove it on Tuesday morning. Although some say to still sleep with it on for a few wks which I plan on doing. Took to extra strength Tylenol before bed but had a hard time falling asleep. Morning of day 4 much better. I can already feel the difference of the pain level. Much easier to get out of and into bed. Will remove the garment for my shower this afternoon to see how I look. My post op appt is tomorrow morning. My stitches will be removed. One stitch under the chin, one on each side of my bikini line, one on each side of my butt cheeks. Dr. Sterry made the incisions as discrete as possible. I've seen people whose incisions are on the side by the bra strap or rib. Hoping for a better day today since last night was hard. Had my follow up appt today to remove my stitches and to see how the healing is progressing. Doc said I'm healing nicely and can already see my new shape forming although I'm still swollen. Had a quick scare when Doc thought I was developing fluid in my chin. He put in a drain to see if anything would come out but luckily it was a false alarm. My chin is just really swollen. First day back at work was horrible. My chair isn't really comfy and I was miserable. Had to leave an hour early. My body aches so bad. When I got home I showered and put on a body shaper that holds me in better than the wrap and I felt so much better. My next appt is in two wks and we'll be taking progressive photos.
Smart lipo on chin/neck and buccal fat extraction I've wanted this since I was a teenager. Always noticed my chin in shots of my profile, was always self conscious of it. This is really the classic case of ‘no matter how much weight I lost, the double chin would not decrease' and it has been 100% true in my case; totally genetic (thanks, Dad). Even when I was 120 lbs, it was there. The defined jaw line gods just never smiled upon me. Originally I just wanted smart lipo on my chin, but after meeting with Dr. Sterry and realizing buccal fat extraction was also an option, I decided to go for it. I tend to gain weight in my face, and jowls are common on both sides of my family, so it felt like the right option for me. At no point did I feel as though anyone was trying to sell me on anything, either. Buccal fat removal was brought up as a "A lot of patients tend to want both procedures. Totally up to you if you want it or not," and it was left at that. Dr. Sterry and his team have been nothing short of incredible. Everyone in the office has been welcoming, helpful, professional, thorough, and communicative. My operation date was Dec. 6, 2017, tomorrow will be 1 week post-op. I will try to update the progressions daily.
Chin/Neck SmartLipo + Buccal Fat Removal (At separate occasions) Dr. Sterry and his team are amazing! Not only are they incredibly sweet and caring but they are amazing at what they do. I went to Dr. Sterry for two separate cases (Chin/Neck liposuction and buccal fat removal). The CHIN/NECK LIPO was my first ever procedure so I was really nervous. I wasn't sure what to expect, how painful it'd be, and how my recovery would feel. After my first consultation I knew Dr. Sterry was the right doctor because he listened to all my needs and explained to me what was and wasn't possible. He gave me really realistic expectations and I felt really safe in his hands. The day of my procedure was SUPER quick and easy! It was a strange feeling but I felt no pain whatsoever. Recover was also very pain free, only some soreness. I could see my results almost immediately and I felt even better about it knowing I was still incredibly swollen! It's been almost a little over 3 months and I could NOT be happier!!! I look so much more elegant and I don't look as heavy as I used to. I went in yesterday for my BUCCAL FAT REMOVAL consultation and I was so happy because his staff had called me prior letting me know that there was an opening to do the procedure the same day because they knew I was on a tight schedule. It felt really nice to know that they had my needs in mind. 🙂 Of course I took up the offer and the procedure was just as easy as my neck lipo. It was a little more uncomfortable because it is more invasive (inside the mouth), but I have minimal swelling and will be going back to school and work tomorrow. Immediately after the procedure we were all talking about how we could already see a difference in my contour and I was amazed once again by Dr. Sterry's skills. Honestly, Dr. Sterry is an amazing doctor. He cares for his patients and he's a perfectionist. I actually enjoy the 1 hour travel to go into his office because I love them all so much~ Can't go wrong with him. All it takes is 1 consultation to know he's the right doctor for you. 🙂
Dr. Sterry is one of the best doctors who I have ever met. He is personable, kind, and more importantly he is excellent plastic surgeon. Dr. Sterry performed two scar revision surgeries for me the last few months, and the results were beyond my expectations. I am very grateful that I found him as my plastic surgeon. I would highly recommend Dr. Sterry for anyone who is looking for a plastic surgeon.
Within the course of four months Dr. Sterry perfomed both a lower body lift and an upper body lift, all necessitated by massive weight loss of 185 pounds due to prior bariatric surgery and all the hanging skin that came with that success. The surgical results were outstanding and-- equally important-- the level of attention, care, and empathy both before and after the procedures was extraordinary. I consulted directly with four plastic and reconstructive surgeons before selecting Dr. Sterry, especially since my insurance was not going to cover anything, and I selected him not only because of his obvious and proven expertise but because of his approachability, honesty, and humanity. Highly recommended!