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Dear Dr. Bucky, I just wanted to thank you for the fabulous treatment you gave David this month. First, you fit us into your consultation schedule so quickly. Second, you were so flexible about doing the surgery so quickly. Third, you did an amazing job—he’s so pleased. It fits his face and he feels good…

Be it large or small volume, I employ some degree of fat transfer for 100% of the breast reconstruction procedures I perform at my practice. In order to obtain this fat, I utilize liposuction on different areas of the body based on each patient’s unique build. From Which Areas of the Body is Fat Obtained?…

Dear Dr. Bucky, Last time I was in (May 15), I may have appeared dissatisfied. I wanted to let you know, I then went bra shopping + bathing suit shopping and became more used to my body (without the strap!) and am beyond thrilled! Just had to let you know. =) Thank you again. Enlarge…

Please be advised that Joanna Pinkerton of Dr. Louis Bucky’s plastic surgery office has performed laser skin treatments on me in an outstanding manner. Her professionalism, knowledge and concern about my understanding all aspects of the treatment are held in high regard. Ms. Pinkerton has made the entire process an easy one. I’m pleased with…

Prior to breast reconstruction procedures involving large-volume fat transfer, Dr. Bucky often utilizes an innovative skin and tissue-expansion device known as BRAVA®. Comprised of two, silicone gel-rimmed domes, the BRAVA® system fits securely over the breasts and applies gentle external suction to stimulate the natural expansion of skin and breast tissues. Two key benefits of…

Louis Bucky, MD lectures and participates in a panel discussion before performing a live fat grafting procedure at the recent Baker Gordon Symposium. Philadelphia, PA — Dr. Louis Bucky, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, recently returned from the 48th Annual Baker Gordon Educational Symposium where he lectured, participated in a panel discussion, and performed…

SIEF, or simultaneous implant exchange with fat, is an innovative procedure utilizing fat transfer to replace implants in order to maintain a similar volume and shape for the breasts. The idea of being able to remove a breast implant and not having to replace it with another implant is very unique, and in my experience,…

Throughout my career as a board-certified plastic surgeon, I’ve always put a strong emphasis on continuing education. To me, attending and/or presenting at medical meetings is imperative to maintaining one’s position at the innovative forefront of plastic surgery, as well as helping to ensure patients are receiving the highest quality of care possible. Although I…

Dr. Louis P. Bucky releases an easy-to-read breast augmentation guide and uses in-office Vectra® XT 3D imaging technology to help those considering the procedure to make educated decisions about the specifics of treatment. Philadelphia, PA – Dr. Louis Bucky, a board-certified Philadelphia plastic surgeon, performs over 150 breast augmentations a year and has worked with…

In this day and age, I feel that any patient considering a breast augmentation should clearly understand the benefits and risks associated with the procedure, as well as what to expect throughout every step of the process. As I tend to speak in very scientific terms when discussing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, my team and…