Dr David L. Buchanan, MD Plastic Surgeon 93105

Name: David L. Buchanan, MD (retired)
Last name: Buchanan
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1982
Years experience: 41
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center
Address: 427 W. Pueblo St.
Address suite: Suite A
Phone: +1 805-687-7336
City: Santa Barbara
State: California
Zip Code: 93105
Country: US
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center
  • Little Company of Mary Medical Center
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: Princeton University
  • Medical: MD, University of Colorado School Of Medicine
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara
  • Chief Resident, Maricopa County General Hospital
  • Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
Member of: 
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification: 
David Lee Buchanan (ABMSUID -225696)

Viewed: 7/25/2008

Day of birth:
4/25/1945

Status: Alive

Certification:
American Board of Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified Active Lifetime Initial Certification 12/2/1983 –

Education: 1975 MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Location: 320 Ortega Ridge RdSanta Barbara, CA 93108-2220 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 34.428403,-119.7239175

David L. Buchanan, MD

Primary location: 
Location name: Santa Barbara
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 34.4234,-119.7040024
Treatments: 
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • Arm Lift
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Butt Lift
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Cleft Lip And Palate Repair
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Juvederm
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Surgery
  • Liposuction
  • Lower Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Septoplasty
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision

RealSelf Info

Rating: 3.4
Profile views: 1826
Answer count: 1
Review count: 6
1 star count: 1
5 star count: 2
Total star count: 3
Star rating: 2.3483522029085
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Nov 18, 2007
Profile modified: Sep 22, 2022
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: Yes
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jul 10, 2014
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Santa Barbara, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.4234,-119.7040024

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Augmentation (Jul 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Mar 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Jun 2011) – Overall rating: 0/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Mar 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Jul 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Jul 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Nov 2015) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 3/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (Nov 2015) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 3/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (Nov 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Mar 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Mar 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (Mar 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Mar 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (Nov 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (Nov 2015) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (Nov 2015) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (Nov 2015) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (Nov 2015) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (Nov 2015) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implant Revision (Nov 2015) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Dec 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Jun 2011) – Overall rating: 0/5

Latest Prices

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $9 – Jul 26, 2018
  • $7200 – Mar 31, 2016 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $9 – Jul 26, 2018
  • $9 – Jul 26, 2018
  • $7200 – Mar 31, 2016 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $7200 – Mar 31, 2016 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $7500 – Mar 24, 2016 – Santa Barbara, CA

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $8200 – Jun 10, 2011 – Santa Barbara
  • $10050 – Dec 11, 2014 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $8200 – Jun 10, 2011 – Santa Barbara
  • $10050 – Dec 11, 2014 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $10050 – Dec 11, 2014 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $10050 – Dec 11, 2014 – Santa Barbara, CA

Breast Implant Revision Prices

  • $7500 – Mar 24, 2016 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $7000 – Nov 17, 2015 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $7000 – Nov 17, 2015 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $7000 – Nov 17, 2015 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $7500 – Mar 24, 2016 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $7000 – Nov 17, 2015 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $7000 – Nov 17, 2015 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $7000 – Nov 17, 2015 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $7000 – Nov 17, 2015 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $7000 – Nov 17, 2015 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $7000 – Nov 17, 2015 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $7000 – Nov 17, 2015 – Santa Barbara, CA

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
I am 20 years old. Can I receive silicone implants if I have tuberous breasts, even though I’m un
Yes it’s ok
Jul 9, 2014
While the FDA recommends saline implants for women under 22, that’s just a recommendation, and the final recommendation is up to the physician and the patient. It can be difficult to open the constricted base of the breast in a case like yours, but it can be done. Silicone implants are generally more natural feeling and saline have issues with valve compromise and deflation. Look for board certification and great results.

Last updated on 11/25/2023