I had a "lip lift" also known as "lip advancement" approximately 2 years ago by plastic surgeon, Dr.Gary Brownstein, located in Cherry Hill,New Jersey. Ever since I had this procedure, I have been experiencing tightness, stiffness, hardness that affects my muscular movement. I also have pain, as in burning/tingling sensations and sensitive to hot and cold temperatures which obviously leaves my lips very uncomfortable as well as unbearable and I have to suffer everyday, 24/7 with this. The constant movement of my mouth which cannot be avoided, acts as a constant irritant to the scars, causing them to remain irritated, inflamed, etc... This has been a nightmare and has ruined my life! I had a consultation with Dr. Gary Brownstein about this and he couldn't come up with a single clue or reason as to why I am having all these problems with my lips. So, I did a lot of researching and investigating on the Internet as well as consultations with other doctors about my problem. They said my problem I am having is most likely due to scar tissue build up which results in a common cause of tightness, pain and discomfort which is exactly what I am experiencing. They also said that I am experiencing some of the problems/side effects that make a lip advancement a procedure that "THEY" do NOT advocate. Dr. Gary Brownstein did not warn me at the consultation (before I had this surgery) that this could possibly happen. I was not made aware of any of the side effects. Also, I have a cosmetic "lip liner" tattoo around the border of my lips where the incisions were made for this lip procedure. (I had this lip tattoo way before I had this procedure.) Dr Gary M Brownstein did not tell me that--because of the tattoo--my lips would look horrendous if he were to enlarge them.I would think that he certainly would have known this would be the case considering the fact that he is a facial plastic surgeon and he has a lot of experience in this type of work. This Doctor is after your money and will say anything in order to get you business.
I have had over 10 procedures done with Dr. Gary Brownstein about three years ago. I recently had a ruptured implant, and called the office to find out what to do. I was told that the patient care coordinator -Sydney- was not in, and I would receive a call as soon as she walked in the door. It was 2:00pm and I never received a call, so I called back and never got to speak to anyone. Finally, the next day I got to speak with Sydney, but she could not help me as far as the pricing on the removal and I was told that she was going to call me back the next morning. The next morning, I never received a call so I called back and was told that she didn't know because she hasn't spoken with Dr. Brownstein and that I would have to wait... I told Sydney that I was very nervous about my implant rupture and would really like to at least schedule a consultation or something, and I really needed to know pricing so my husband and I could get this taken care of as soon as possible. I was tired of calling back and waiting, so I just went ahead and scheduled a consultation with another doctor. I have had very many surgeries done with Dr. Brownstein and I am an extremely good patient of his. I have had a breast augmentation, breast implants, full body lift, arm skin removal, liposuction, leg skin removal, and the list goes on. I am astonished at the customer service. I cannot believe that a patient who has spent so much time and money with Cherry Hill Cosmetic Surgery could ever be treated so poorly. I would never recommend him to anyone again until he hires a new staff. I feel like I am a very valuable patient of Dr. Brownstein. But thanks to Sydney and his other staff I no longer recommend him and I will not longer be referring him to anyone in the future.I am so hurt at the treatment I have gotten.
Botched! I am a former patient of Dr. Gary Brownstein, M.D., a rude plastic surgeon practicing at the Cherry Hill Cosmetic Surgery Center.The following is my opinion as of 3-6-15 (1 year after surgery) This man is only in it for the money:
(Note: I learned from healthgrades.com, that Dr. Gary Brownstein was disciplined by the State of New Jersey Board of Medicine in 2010 for allowing an unlicensed person to practice medicine in his office - by using a laser in the treatment of his patient. He was ordered to pay a $3,000 fine, costs of $4,685.19, complete a Legal & Ethical Implications in Medicine Physician's Survival Guide Laws & Rules Course, and perform 50 hours of community service. I wrote below, and write here, I should have done my homework).
I regret that Dr. Brownstein performed my upper and lower blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery). I should have done my homework and used an oculoplastic surgeon - that is, a cosmetic surgeon whose speciality is cosmetic eye surgery. Although Dr. Brownstein performs facial surgery, his focus is breast surgery at least, as it appears from his website.
I am a 63 year old professional woman. Dr. Brownstein spent a very short time with me during his pre-op evaluation/consultation (9-12-13) which was only 4 days before surgery on 9-16-11. The short time he spent with me should have been a red flag, but it seemed impressive (or so I thought) that he sized up things so quickly. Cosmetic surgeon offices I later contacted were surprised to hear of the short time that Dr. Brownstein spent with me. Dr. Brownstein did not discuss with me what results I did not want from surgery. He did not ask for photographs (recent or otherwise). He did not discuss my myasthenia gravis (a nerve and muscle disorder which a plastic surgeon informed me can sometimes create or increase ptosis (slight drooping) of eyelids and/or eyebrows. I listed my illness on Dr. Brownstein's patient intake form. Dr. Brownstein did not discuss, before surgery, the possibility of any negative result I now have, such as - My eyes now appear smaller in width and are rounder (they were almond shaped). Neither Dr. Brownstein, his staff, ever discussed the possibility of these negative results. When I initially asked Dr. Brownstein about the appearance of my eyes, he said that he cannot change the shape of eyes (i.e., eyeballs). I knew that of course, but the appearance of eyes are often changed by blepharoplasty - after all, that's one of the main reasons why people have the surgery.
Yes, Dr. Gary Brownstein, M.D. did a good job in removing the bags under my eyes (which created a shadow beneath each bag). However, now beneath each eye is a dark circle particularly when I even slightly tilt my head. Dr. Brownstein tried to tell me that the darkness is from dark skin pigmentation (which cannot be reduced by blepharoplasty). The result looks almost as the original bags. Another plastic surgeon told me post-surgery that the darkness under my eyes may be from a slight hollowness causing a shadow which could have be from excessive fat removed and/or not properly transitioned from the bottom of the lower lid to the upper cheek area (according to an ocular surgeon I saw well after my surgery). Neither Dr. Brownstein nor his staff ever informed me, either verbally or in writing, of the possibility of this result.
Dr. Brownstein removed the sutures a week after surgery. It was very painful - Dr. Brownstein told me that apparently the anesthetic had worn off. Great. I believe at the next appointment, Dr. Brownstein's assistant demonstrated how to massage the areas, but only after I asked her to do so. However, I later realized that she didn't tell me how often to massage, how long, whether to use a gel, creme, etc., and, if so, what type. A few hours after I left the office (late Friday afternoon), I called the office but it was closed. I called again and left a message stating that the matter involved an emergency (although it wasn't, but it is was important to me). I spoke with Dr. Brownstein's answering service who was helpful but she advised me to call or see Dr. Brownstein's office on Monday. I went to Dr. Brownstein's Cherry Hill office on Monday and a member of his staff told me they never had a patient who called so many times as me. I replied I didn't care. Almost 7 months after surgery, I still have significant, noticeable scars. I have recently read that if Dr. Brownstein had used a different procedure for my lower eyelids (transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty) there would not have been any scars. This newer procedure utilizes a laser, not a scapel, and is performed from the inside of the lower eyelid.
In conclusion, I strongly recommend against using Dr. Gary Brownstein for cosmetic eye lift surgery. Do your homework first and don't assume anything.
Gary M. Brownstein, M.D., P.C. Reviews
I had a "lip lift" also known as "lip advancement" approximately 2 years ago by plastic surgeon, Dr.Gary Brownstein, located in Cherry Hill,New Jersey. Ever since I had this procedure, I have been experiencing tightness, stiffness, hardness that affects my muscular movement. I also have pain, as in burning/tingling sensations and sensitive to hot and cold temperatures which obviously leaves my lips very uncomfortable as well as unbearable and I have to suffer everyday, 24/7 with this. The constant movement of my mouth which cannot be avoided, acts as a constant irritant to the scars, causing them to remain irritated, inflamed, etc... This has been a nightmare and has ruined my life! I had a consultation with Dr. Gary Brownstein about this and he couldn't come up with a single clue or reason as to why I am having all these problems with my lips. So, I did a lot of researching and investigating on the Internet as well as consultations with other doctors about my problem. They said my problem I am having is most likely due to scar tissue build up which results in a common cause of tightness, pain and discomfort which is exactly what I am experiencing. They also said that I am experiencing some of the problems/side effects that make a lip advancement a procedure that "THEY" do NOT advocate. Dr. Gary Brownstein did not warn me at the consultation (before I had this surgery) that this could possibly happen. I was not made aware of any of the side effects. Also, I have a cosmetic "lip liner" tattoo around the border of my lips where the incisions were made for this lip procedure. (I had this lip tattoo way before I had this procedure.) Dr Gary M Brownstein did not tell me that--because of the tattoo--my lips would look horrendous if he were to enlarge them.I would think that he certainly would have known this would be the case considering the fact that he is a facial plastic surgeon and he has a lot of experience in this type of work. This Doctor is after your money and will say anything in order to get you business.
I have had over 10 procedures done with Dr. Gary Brownstein about three years ago. I recently had a ruptured implant, and called the office to find out what to do. I was told that the patient care coordinator -Sydney- was not in, and I would receive a call as soon as she walked in the door. It was 2:00pm and I never received a call, so I called back and never got to speak to anyone. Finally, the next day I got to speak with Sydney, but she could not help me as far as the pricing on the removal and I was told that she was going to call me back the next morning. The next morning, I never received a call so I called back and was told that she didn't know because she hasn't spoken with Dr. Brownstein and that I would have to wait... I told Sydney that I was very nervous about my implant rupture and would really like to at least schedule a consultation or something, and I really needed to know pricing so my husband and I could get this taken care of as soon as possible. I was tired of calling back and waiting, so I just went ahead and scheduled a consultation with another doctor. I have had very many surgeries done with Dr. Brownstein and I am an extremely good patient of his. I have had a breast augmentation, breast implants, full body lift, arm skin removal, liposuction, leg skin removal, and the list goes on. I am astonished at the customer service. I cannot believe that a patient who has spent so much time and money with Cherry Hill Cosmetic Surgery could ever be treated so poorly. I would never recommend him to anyone again until he hires a new staff. I feel like I am a very valuable patient of Dr. Brownstein. But thanks to Sydney and his other staff I no longer recommend him and I will not longer be referring him to anyone in the future.I am so hurt at the treatment I have gotten.
Botched! I am a former patient of Dr. Gary Brownstein, M.D., a rude plastic surgeon practicing at the Cherry Hill Cosmetic Surgery Center.The following is my opinion as of 3-6-15 (1 year after surgery) This man is only in it for the money:
(Note: I learned from healthgrades.com, that Dr. Gary Brownstein was disciplined by the State of New Jersey Board of Medicine in 2010 for allowing an unlicensed person to practice medicine in his office - by using a laser in the treatment of his patient. He was ordered to pay a $3,000 fine, costs of $4,685.19, complete a Legal & Ethical Implications in Medicine Physician's Survival Guide Laws & Rules Course, and perform 50 hours of community service. I wrote below, and write here, I should have done my homework).
I regret that Dr. Brownstein performed my upper and lower blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery). I should have done my homework and used an oculoplastic surgeon - that is, a cosmetic surgeon whose speciality is cosmetic eye surgery. Although Dr. Brownstein performs facial surgery, his focus is breast surgery at least, as it appears from his website.
I am a 63 year old professional woman. Dr. Brownstein spent a very short time with me during his pre-op evaluation/consultation (9-12-13) which was only 4 days before surgery on 9-16-11. The short time he spent with me should have been a red flag, but it seemed impressive (or so I thought) that he sized up things so quickly. Cosmetic surgeon offices I later contacted were surprised to hear of the short time that Dr. Brownstein spent with me. Dr. Brownstein did not discuss with me what results I did not want from surgery. He did not ask for photographs (recent or otherwise). He did not discuss my myasthenia gravis (a nerve and muscle disorder which a plastic surgeon informed me can sometimes create or increase ptosis (slight drooping) of eyelids and/or eyebrows. I listed my illness on Dr. Brownstein's patient intake form. Dr. Brownstein did not discuss, before surgery, the possibility of any negative result I now have, such as - My eyes now appear smaller in width and are rounder (they were almond shaped). Neither Dr. Brownstein, his staff, ever discussed the possibility of these negative results. When I initially asked Dr. Brownstein about the appearance of my eyes, he said that he cannot change the shape of eyes (i.e., eyeballs). I knew that of course, but the appearance of eyes are often changed by blepharoplasty - after all, that's one of the main reasons why people have the surgery.
Yes, Dr. Gary Brownstein, M.D. did a good job in removing the bags under my eyes (which created a shadow beneath each bag). However, now beneath each eye is a dark circle particularly when I even slightly tilt my head. Dr. Brownstein tried to tell me that the darkness is from dark skin pigmentation (which cannot be reduced by blepharoplasty). The result looks almost as the original bags. Another plastic surgeon told me post-surgery that the darkness under my eyes may be from a slight hollowness causing a shadow which could have be from excessive fat removed and/or not properly transitioned from the bottom of the lower lid to the upper cheek area (according to an ocular surgeon I saw well after my surgery). Neither Dr. Brownstein nor his staff ever informed me, either verbally or in writing, of the possibility of this result.
Dr. Brownstein removed the sutures a week after surgery. It was very painful - Dr. Brownstein told me that apparently the anesthetic had worn off. Great. I believe at the next appointment, Dr. Brownstein's assistant demonstrated how to massage the areas, but only after I asked her to do so. However, I later realized that she didn't tell me how often to massage, how long, whether to use a gel, creme, etc., and, if so, what type. A few hours after I left the office (late Friday afternoon), I called the office but it was closed. I called again and left a message stating that the matter involved an emergency (although it wasn't, but it is was important to me). I spoke with Dr. Brownstein's answering service who was helpful but she advised me to call or see Dr. Brownstein's office on Monday. I went to Dr. Brownstein's Cherry Hill office on Monday and a member of his staff told me they never had a patient who called so many times as me. I replied I didn't care. Almost 7 months after surgery, I still have significant, noticeable scars. I have recently read that if Dr. Brownstein had used a different procedure for my lower eyelids (transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty) there would not have been any scars. This newer procedure utilizes a laser, not a scapel, and is performed from the inside of the lower eyelid.
In conclusion, I strongly recommend against using Dr. Gary Brownstein for cosmetic eye lift surgery. Do your homework first and don't assume anything.