Dr. Momeni specializes in plastic surgery in the face, breast, and body. We believe in a patient-focused approach to understand your goals and expectations first, before working with you to make customized individual treatment plans that sometimes involve surgery, and sometimes it only involves non-surgical approaches.
Professional Background
Dr. Momeni joined and has practiced with Summit Health since he finished his training in 2004.
Education & Training
Dr. Momeni graduated magna cum laude from Haverford College in Pennsylvania, First in his class from medical College of Pennsylvania, and then trained in general and plastic surgery at Yale University.
Locations
Practice, Reza Momeni MD, FACS
1 Diamond Hill Rd Berkeley Heights, NJ07922 United States
Is it possible to have a tummy tuck after several vertical incisions? I have had 3 c-sections, an artificial disk placement, hysterectomy and a lower abdominal mesh placement for an incision hernia. All of these surgeries were vertical incisions that start 1 inch below my belly button down to…
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Reza Momeni, MD
Answered: 2016-05-17
Yes it's certainly possible to have a tummy tuck after lower midline abdominal incision (what you're describing). In fact, when this is done, the vertical incision will be removed completely.
I am 5 weeks post op tummy tuck I have sarcoma and scar tissue. My plastic surgeon advised me to schedule surgery to remove the scar tissue: I am scheduled to have the operation June 5th. A few days ago I developed fluid leakage (common) but now I have developed a redness on my tummy, pain, and flu…
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Reza Momeni, MD
Answered: 2016-05-17
The answer depends on the situation. Sometimes, it's not a good idea to operate on tissues when they are infected. Other times, tissues require surgery precisely because there's an infection. Depending on what the surgery that you are having entails, the answer to your questions may be a yes or a no. It would be best that you review your concern with your surgeon again prior to surgery.
I'm considering having a breast reduction. How long does it take to start the whole process? I want to have it done while the kids are out for summer break, so that my son and niece can assist me for the first few weeks needed. I will give my doctor a final answer on May 4, 2016.
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Reza Momeni, MD
Answered: 2016-04-14
For those wanting to get insurance coverage, our experience is that it takes 1-2 months to get approval in some cases. For those who are not using insurance for coverage, the main obstacle is finding a mutually acceptable time for patient and surgeon.
Am I a good candidate for breast reduction? I am 50 years old with a 5'1” small frame. From age 12, I was ridiculed about my breast size. My breasts seem to be the only thing people focus on, so I no longer date. Lately I have been having severe neck and back pains. My shoulders have very deep…
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Reza Momeni, MD
Answered: 2016-04-14
It sounds like you might a very good candidate for breast reduction, but the best way to know is to have a consultation and ask about your options from a board certified plastic surgeon in your community. A search of this site will lead you to reputable surgeons who are members of ASAPS.