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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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. Rose and staff expressed much empathy concerning my traumatic injury. My husband and I were very impressed with his patient , nurturing and very thorough examination . Dr. Rose took the time to explain in detail the procedures he would take with the reconstruction and revision of all my facial injuries His consultation gave me hope. I felt comfortable and reassured with Dr. Rose.
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!
I had a wonderful experience with this office! After hours and hours of researching plastic surgeons, reading biographies, looking at before and after photos, my husband chose Dr. Sterry and surprised me with a visit to his office!! I was ecstatic! This was something I really wanted and was thrilled that my husband took the time to find someone so talented! During my initial consult I was introduced to Michelle, Alex and Stephanie who are as wonderful as they are knowledgeable! They make you feel very comfortable in the office, and are excellent at taking care of all details for pre and post procedures. I was then introduced to Dr. Sterry and immediately knew I was in good hands! In addition to being an extremely skilled surgeon who is highly regarded in his field, he has a wonderful bedside manner! Dr. Sterry is very approachable and easy to talk to, which was a huge relief to me! I asked him a ton of questions and he took the time to explain all of the answers to me. Although he has done thousands of procedures, it became obvious that he treats each patient uniquely. He asked me questions about my activities, my lifestyle, how I like to wear my hair etc., and then gave the recommendations we asked for. I loved everything he said and was excited to get started! Alex and Stephanie took care of everything and made all of the arrangements for my procedures. The day of, I have to admit I was a bit nervous but after talking with Dr. Sterry I felt very comfortable. The procedures went phenomenal and I had my post operation appointment in his office the next morning. Dr. Sterry cleared me to go home and scheduled a follow up appointment in five days. This is one of the many things that make him so great! He really cares about his patients and the outcome of his work! He had me come in for regular "check ups" every few weeks to make sure everything was healing correctly. He has an incredible attention to detail and luckily for us he is a perfectionist, so rest assured, things will heal perfectly! It has been almost a year since my initial consult with him and I am thrilled with the outcome! The changes in my appearance look very natural and I feel great! He did a phenomenal job! If you are researching surgeons like we did, look no further! I highly recommend Dr. Sterry!
There are not enough words to express the high regard I have for Dr Sterry and his lovely team. I have had a few procedures over the last 5 years and every time I have been delighted with the results. His office is a warm, friendly and inviting place to be with welcoming and professional staff. Dr Sterry himself is a fabulous surgeon who takes his time to listen and discuss all the various options and make you feel entirely at ease. I recommend him to everyone and wouldn't consider going to anyone else.
Amazing, Positive Transformation - Well Exceeded Expectations! I could not be happier with the result of my neck/chin lipo! Dr. Sterry under-promised and over-delivered! I had been unhappy and self-conscious about what looked like droopy jowls and a froggy profile before the procedure, which made me feel and look old and made me delete every picture of myself. Dr. Sterry said he could not promise I would get the look I sought, but three months later, I am delighted! My jowls are gone, no more double chin, and my neck and profile look like they did 10 or more years ago. I am so happy with my photos now! The procedure itself was painless, and the recovery was fast and no big deal at all. Plus Dr. Sterry is such a lovely person, and his staff are also so nice and helpful. I highly, highly recommend!!