Plastic Surgeon Doctor Richard K. Vanik, MD Houston, Texas

Name: Richard K. Vanik, MD
Last name: Vanik
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1974
Years experience: 49
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Richard K. Vanik, M.D.
Address: 7777 Southwest Fwy.
Address suite: Ste. 500
Phone: +1 713-981-7900
City: Houston
State: Texas
Zip Code: 77074-1802
Country: US
Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Memorial Hermann Southwest, River Oaks, Oak Bend
Education: 
  • Undergraduate:
  • BS, Biology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 1973
  • BS, Zoology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 1972
  • Graduate: JD, University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas, 1998
  • Medical: MD, University of Illinois at the Medical Center, Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, 1977

Richard K. Vanik, MD

Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies:
  • Plastic, Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, 1984
  • General Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin Hospitals, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1982
  • Fellowship: Hand Surgery, Christine Kleinert Fellow in Hand Surgery, University of Louisville Hospitals, Louisville, Kentucky, 1982
  • Internship: General Surgery, Surgical Intern, Medical College of Wisconsin Hospitals, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1978
Member of: 
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

GPS coordinates on map: 29.76,-95.36250305

Primary location: 
Location name: Houston
State: TX
Country: US
Map point: 29.76,-95.36250305
Treatments: 
  • Arm Lift
  • Botox
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision
  • Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap
  • Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Cleft Lip And Palate Repair
  • Clitoral Hood Reduction
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial
  • Feminizing Top Surgery
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Juvederm
  • Labiaplasty
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Reduction
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Lower Facelift
  • Lumpectomy
  • MACS Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mastectomy
  • Mentor Breast Implants
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Panniculectomy
  • Restylane
  • Scar Removal
  • Transgender Facial Feminization Surgery
  • Transgender Vaginoplasty
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Vaginoplasty

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 2022
Answer count: 3
Review count: 8
5 star count: 1
Total star count: 1
Star rating: 2.403663653132
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Apr 8, 2010
Profile modified: Oct 2, 2019
Profile photo modified: Feb 21, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jan 12, 2017
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Houston, TX, US. GPS coordinates: 29.76,-95.36250305

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Implant Removal (May 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)
  • Panniculectomy (Feb 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)
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Apr 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 Implants (Jan 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)
  • Liposuction (Jan 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 (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Removal (May 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)
  • AirSculpt (Jan 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)
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Apr 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)
  • Liposuction (Jan 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 (Jan 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Jan 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (Jan 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 Removal (May 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 Removal (May 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)
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Apr 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)
  • Panniculectomy (Feb 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)
  • Panniculectomy (Feb 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 Implants (Jan 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 Implants (Jan 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)
  • Liposuction (Jan 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)

Latest Prices

Panniculectomy Prices

  • $15000 – Feb 19, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $15000 – Feb 19, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $15000 – Feb 19, 2016 – Houston, TX

Gynecomastia Surgery Prices

  • $3500 – Apr 4, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $3500 – Apr 4, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $3500 – Apr 4, 2016 – Houston, TX

Breast Implants Prices

  • $6400 – Jun 29, 2015 – Houston, TX

Liposuction Prices

  • $9500 – Jan 4, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $11500 – Jan 5, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $9500 – Jan 4, 2016 – Houston, TX
  • $11500 – Jan 5, 2016 – Houston, TX

AirSculpt Prices

  • $11500 – Jan 5, 2016 – Houston, TX

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Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Do surgeons lift the pubic area during a panniculectomy?
Panniculectomy and genitals area
Mar 24, 2017
Hi,
It sounds like a few things may need to happen... Typically the answer would be no.
After the majority of your weight loss, “tummy tuck” abdominoplasty and panniculectomy can tighten loose sagging tissues. This surgery is designed toremove and re-drape redundant lower and middle abdominal wall skin and fat. An incision above the pubic region and extending towards the hips places the scar where it can be hidden by most clothing. The skin and fat are separated from the underlying fas...
Just had a breast augmentation on the 11th of march my scars seem to be thick, what can I do to re
Breast Scars
Mar 24, 2017
The deep suture are dissolving by the bodies reaction to them. This is part of the wound healing cascade. Nothing unusual but see your surgeon in person to better explain and check to make sure everything is OK. When it's time you will start massaging them and and when your surgeon gives the ok, start using the silicone strips. Best of luck!
Am I bottoming out? 1 week post-op BA.
Am I bottoming out?
Jan 12, 2017
Based on the pictures you have provided they appear to look fine, However given these are pictures its very difficult to actually see the appearance and shape. My opinion, wear a full cup supported bra no underwire 24/7 (unless taking a shower) for about 4 weeks. No lifting over 8 lbs for a week then gradually move up. Shouldn't reach hands over head. lay flat on back post 2 weeks after surgery ( due to gravity). Best advice is you are in a 90 day global period with the surgeon who performed...

Last updated on 11/25/2023