Frequently Asked Questions

A board-certified plastic surgeon is a trained physician and surgeon who is a problem solver, designer and meticulous surgeon. Not every plastic surgeon who claims to be a “plastic surgeon” has the same training, and not every “cosmetic surgeon” is a plastic surgeon. A plastic surgeon should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. For more information, visit their site to Find a Qualified Plastic Surgeon.

A consultation gives you a chance to get to know and feel comfortable with Dr. Kelly Sullivan. This is an opportunity for you to gather all the information you need about the issue you would like to address and the treatment that is involved. The doctor will explain the procedure in detail, the risks involved and the results you should expect. This can take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour depending on the procedures discussed.

Cosmetic concerns may include excess body fat or skin, disproportionate breasts, breast atrophy or drooping, skin problems- wrinkling and sun damage, aging facial features, etc. Birth defects and developmental abnormalities include birth marks, cleft lips, hand deformities, abnormal breast development, skull and facial deformities, etc. Acquired deformities include scars, wounds, burn scars, skull and jaw injuries, drooping brow or upper eyelid, lacerations, severed limbs or fingers, etc.