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Dr. Richard Wellington Swift, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in New York, New York

Dr. Richard Wellington Swift, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

New York, New York
NPI: 1467504209· License: 182247 (NY) verify
Industry payments (2024): $64,893 across 30 payments (what this means)
4.48(22 ratings)

Consultation $150 · waived with procedure

In Dr. Richard Wellington Swift's own words

How Dr. Richard Wellington Swift describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • Procedures performed at Richard Swift MD are never overdone.
  • I would like to talk about two procedures that I often combine together. And the amazing part about this is that it gives exponentially better results than just doing one procedure at a time. And that is chin liposuction and buccal fat removal

Specialization

  • I'd like to talk about facial balancing today, and that is a non-surgical treatment of the face to enhance and create more harmony in the face

Technique

  • So these injectables are done different types, different amounts, and at different levels. This is what creates harmony and balance
  • Usually, after about two weeks, most of the swelling and bruising have resolved because of the surgical technique that I use and also incorporating post-operative medication that I give for the first few days, and this significantly reduces the swelling

Training & credentials

  • One thing I'd like to add to is that when a plastic surgeon often looks at a face as opposed to other injectors, we're very comfortable and familiar with the underlying anatomy
  • Dr. Richard Swift, MD, is a Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Consultation

  • With Dr. Richard Swift, MD, your consultation can include a personalized discussion of implant size, profile, placement, and the overall look you want to achieve

Recovery guidance

  • Dr. Richard Wellington Swift, MD, recommends head elevation, ice compresses, and avoiding strenuous activity to help speed up post-operative recovery.
  • Number two, there's only one recovery. So you do these two procedures and recover at the same time. And the recovery is a short and easy recovery

Safety

  • Dr. Richard Wellington Swift, MD, performs procedures in their accredited operating room.

Results

  • Facelifts performed by Richard Swift, MD enhance natural facial contours.

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About

Dr. Richard Wellington Swift, MD, is a Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in New York City's Upper East Side, with over 25 years of surgical experience. He offers personalized surgical and non-surgical treatments, including Deep Plane Facelift, Breast Augmentation, Gynecomastia Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Chin Liposuction, and Buccal Fat Removal. Dr. Swift's philosophy centers on enhancing natural features and maintaining facial harmony and balance. He believes facial rejuvenation is about looking refreshed and naturally rejuvenated, not like someone else, and aims for results that are always refined and never overdone. Every treatment plan is customized to the patient's unique anatomy, lifestyle, concerns, and aesthetic goals, with patient safety and individual goals at the forefront. He provides discreet care and personalized consultations to determine the best approach for each patient.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each is approximately 60 minutes

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Richard Wellington Swift, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Chin Liposuction

$3,500

About typicalTypical in New York: $3,500–$5,500 (median $3,900, 9 reports) compare ↗

Labiaplasty

$4,750

About typicalTypical in New York: $4,375–$5,500 (median $4,995, 8 reports) compare ↗

Breast Lift

$15,000

About typicalTypical in New York: $12,000–$15,000 (median $13,500, 9 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Richard Wellington Swift

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What can I expect during a consultation with Dr. Swift?
During a personalized consultation, Dr. Swift will evaluate your concerns and discuss appropriate treatment approaches tailored to your unique anatomy, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals. This includes detailed discussions about procedure specifics like implant size, profile, and placement, to ensure the desired overall look is achieved and to determine if a specific procedure, such as a Deep Plane Facelift, is appropriate for you.
What is Dr. Swift's approach to Gynecomastia surgery?
Gynecomastia surgery aims to remove excess glandular tissue and/or stubborn fat to create a flatter, firmer, and more masculine chest contour. Treatment is individualized based on the patient's anatomy and may involve surgical tissue removal, liposuction, or a combination of both. The goal is a natural-looking result that complements the patient's overall physique.
What is a Deep Plane Facelift and what are its benefits?
A Deep Plane Facelift addresses facial aging by repositioning deeper facial tissues, rather than just tightening the skin. This approach helps restore youthful cheek contours, improve jawline definition, address jowling and facial sagging, and refine the neck and lower face. The goal is balanced, natural-looking rejuvenation that maintains natural facial expression.
What is Buccal Fat Removal and what results can I expect?
Buccal Fat Removal is a procedure designed to reduce excess fullness in the lower cheeks, creating a slimmer, more sculpted facial appearance. It can help achieve a more defined jawline, refined facial contours, and enhanced cheekbone definition, resulting in naturally enhanced facial definition and slimmer, more sculpted cheeks. Patients can expect elegant, long-lasting, subtle, and natural-looking results with minimal downtime.
Can Dr. Swift perform combined facial procedures?
Yes, Dr. Swift often combines facial procedures when appropriate for the patient to achieve a more balanced and sculpted appearance. For example, Chin Liposuction and Rhinoplasty can be performed together to create a harmonious relationship between the nose, chin, jawline, and neck. Similarly, combining Buccal Fat Removal and Chin Liposuction can reduce excess cheek fullness and eliminate stubborn fat beneath the chin, leading to a sharper jawline, more defined facial contours, and an improved profile. This combination is particularly beneficial for those bothered by a 'baby face' appearance or a persistent double chin, revealing the underlying facial structure with minimal scarring and natural-looking results.

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Patient Experience

Dr. Richard Wellington Swift Review Summary

4.5
Dr. Swift receives stellar reviews, averaging 4.5 stars across multiple platforms. Patients praise his skill, honesty, and artistic approach, with many highlighting his ability to achieve natural-looking results.

Ratings from Other Platforms

realself.com

4.7 out of 5

Based on 57 reviews

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facebook.com

5 out of 5

Based on 2 reviews

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doctor.webmd.com

4 out of 5

Based on 12 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4 out of 5

Based on 16 reviews

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Dr. Richard Wellington Swift, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in New York, New York

Main Office

110 E 87th St., Ste. 1C, New York, New York

Book a Service Consultation

Consultation $150 · waived with booked procedure

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$64,893

Payments

30

Compared to peers

Substantially above average

Dr. Richard Wellington Swift received $64,893 across 30 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 97% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program, and the largest single payer was Galderma Laboratories, L.P..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

110 E 87th St., Ste. 1C

New York, New York

Office Information

Where does Dr. Richard Wellington Swift practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

110 E 87th St., Ste. 1C, New York, New York

(57 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Lenox Hill Hospital

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Education & Experience

Education

Graduated From Brown University In 1988

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Richard Wellington Swift online?
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Does Dr. Richard Wellington Swift offer telehealth?
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What do patients have to say about Dr. Richard Wellington Swift?
Patients rave about Dr. Swift's transformative work, praising his skill with dermal fillers, liposuction, labiaplasty, and Sculptra. Many describe him as professional, kind, and a perfectionist, with some feeling he's given them their life back. Overall, patients express high satisfaction and trust in his judgment.
What areas of care does Dr. Richard Wellington Swift cater to?
Dr. Swift specializes in plastic surgery, offering a wide array of cosmetic procedures. These include breast augmentation, tummy tucks, liposuction, dermal fillers, Botox®, labiaplasty, breast lifts, Sculptra, and breast implant revisions. He primarily serves patients in New York City, NY, with an additional office in Newark, NJ, and also covers the surrounding Tri-State area. Dr. Swift's practice is built on a philosophy of highly personalized and individualized care. Every surgical and non-surgical treatment plan is customized to each patient's unique anatomy, lifestyle, concerns, and aesthetic goals. The focus is on enhancing natural features, maintaining facial harmony and balance, and achieving refined, natural-looking results that are never overdone. Patient safety and individual goals are always at the forefront of his approach.