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Dr. Robert W. DeConti, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Richmond, Virginia

Dr. Robert W. DeConti, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Plastic Surgery
Richmond, Virginia
NPI: 1710921788· License: 0101051435 (VA) verify
Medical school: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine · Graduated 1987(~39 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2025): $83 across 2 payments (what this means)
4.74(111 ratings)

In Dr. Robert W. DeConti's own words

How Dr. Robert W. DeConti describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • At DeConti Plastic Surgery, we combine surgical precision with an artist’s eye
  • Dr. Robert W. DeConti and his practice use an algorithm to determine if a patient needs a breast lift or augmentation, and what type of lift (anchor, lollipop, or circular areola around the nipple lift).

Specialization

  • We performed high-definition abdominal liposuction with 360-degree waist contouring
  • We specialize in breast implants, breast lifts, and revision surgeries

Technique

  • Technique: Tumescent lipo with power-assisted liposuction (PAL)

Training & credentials

  • Dr. Robert DeConti has 35+ years of experience.

Consultation

  • Dr. Robert W. DeConti recommends that patients review information about breast lift types to be better informed for their consultation.
  • Dr. Robert DeConti takes the time to create a personalized plan for each patient.

Safety

  • Dr. DeConti's practice has complication rates below the national average.

Results

  • From an A cup to a full C cup using moderate high-profile silicone implants placed under the muscle
  • Dr. Robert DeConti is known for natural, consistent results.

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About

Dr. Robert W. DeConti is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Richmond, Virginia. He combines surgical precision with an artist's eye, believing that true beauty is unique to each individual. Dr. DeConti takes the time to create a personalized plan for each patient, aiming for natural, consistent results and communicating transparently without scare tactics. He specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery, including breast augmentation, breast lifts, revision surgeries, facelifts, and liposuction. For facelifts, he offers both mini and traditional approaches, chosen based on a patient's unique anatomy and goals. He performs upper blepharoplasty, often combined with levator ptosis repair, to address function, symmetry, and self-perception, restoring the visual field and creating an awake appearance. Dr. DeConti also performs high-definition abdominal liposuction with 360-degree waist contouring using Tumescent lipo with power-assisted liposuction (PAL). Procedures are performed in a fully accredited surgery center with complication rates below the national average. Dr. DeConti has over 35 years of experience, has performed thousands of procedures, scores in the top 99th percentile on his recertification exams, and is a National Award Winning surgeon.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Procedure details

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Robert W. DeConti, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Breast Implants

$5,850

Average of 2 patient reports · 2014–2016

Below typicalTypical in Virginia: $6,025–$7,000 (median $6,245, 11 reports) compare ↗

Breast Augmentation

$6,850

Average of 2 patient reports · 2014–2016

About typicalTypical in Richmond: $5,600–$7,500 (median $5,950, 6 reports) compare ↗

Breast Lift With Implants

$7,500

1 patient report · 2015

About typicalTypical in Richmond: $7,500–$9,010 (median $8,900, 5 reports) compare ↗

Liposuction

$8,670

1 patient report · 2014

Above typicalTypical in Richmond: $5,000–$8,085 (median $5,500, 7 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Robert W. DeConti

Sourced directly from Dr. Robert W. DeConti's social posts and replies.

What are the differences between a mini facelift and a traditional facelift?
Mini facelifts involve smaller incisions around the ear, target the lower face and jawline, have approximately 1 week recovery, and results last 5-10 years, best for early signs of aging. Traditional facelifts involve longer incisions around the ear and into the hairline, lift the midface, lower face, and neck, have approximately 2-3 weeks recovery, and results last 10-15 years, best for significant sagging and deep folds. The choice depends on your unique anatomy and goals.
What is Dr. DeConti's approach to upper blepharoplasty and levator ptosis repair?
Dr. DeConti views upper blepharoplasty as addressing more than just excess skin, focusing on function, symmetry, and the patient's self-perception. When combined with levator ptosis repair, the procedure offers functional benefits beyond cosmetic improvement, restoring the visual field, lifting heaviness, and creating a bright, awake appearance.
What questions should I ask a plastic surgeon during a consultation?
Patients should ask if the surgeon is board-certified in plastic surgery, how many times they have performed a specific procedure, to see before-and-after photos of their work, about their approach to safety and where the procedure will be performed, and to consider if they feel heard and understood by the surgeon.
When is a breast lift (mastopexy) recommended, and what are its benefits?
A breast lift (mastopexy) corrects nipple position, loose/stretched skin, and shape deflation (distinct from just volume loss). The 'Pencil Test' can indicate the need for a lift: if the nipple is below the crease, a lift is indicated. Breast implants alone are not sufficient to correct these issues.
What type of liposuction does Dr. DeConti perform, and what are the typical results and recovery?
Dr. DeConti performs high-definition abdominal liposuction with 360-degree waist contouring, using Tumescent lipo with power-assisted liposuction (PAL) technique. This procedure can transform waist shape, addressing stubborn belly fat and love handles that resist diet and exercise. Treated areas include the upper abdomen, lower abdomen, and flanks. A compression garment is required for 2 weeks during recovery, with final results visible in 3-6 months. A patient example showed a 6-inch waist reduction (from 36” to 30”) in 2 hours.
How should patients think about breast size and proportion, rather than cup size?
Dr. DeConti emphasizes that cup size alone provides very little information about actual breast volume or appearance, as different band sizes with the same cup letter can have vastly different volumes (e.g., a 34D and 38D can differ by 300cc, the size of a whole implant). What determines if breasts look 'big' is an individual's body frame, proportions, shape, projection, and even clothing/bra style. Patients should focus on finding their perfect breast proportion rather than chasing specific cup letters.
What are the typical details for breast augmentation with Dr. DeConti, including implant type, incision, recovery, and indications?
For breast augmentation, Dr. DeConti typically uses silicone, moderate high-profile implants, often placed under the muscle, with incisions made in the inframammary fold (in the crease). Patients can generally expect to return to work in 1 week and to the gym in 6 weeks. Breast augmentation is performed for various indications, including 'mommy makeover' restoration, addressing volume loss after weight loss, or providing a confidence boost. The practice can achieve results like changing an A cup to a full C cup.

From Dr. Robert W. DeConti's Instagram

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Technologies & brands Dr. Robert W. DeConti mentions

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Patient Experience

Dr. Robert W. DeConti Review Summary

4.4
Dr. DeConti has excellent ratings overall, averaging 4.4 stars. Patients consistently praise his skill and results, with scores ranging from 4.1 on RealSelf to a perfect 5 on US News Health.

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 50 reviews

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health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 208 reviews

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realself.com

4.1 out of 5

Based on 22 reviews

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doctor.webmd.com

4.7 out of 5

Based on 86 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.6 out of 5

Based on 188 reviews

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Dr. Robert W. DeConti, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Richmond, Virginia

Main Office

7229 Forest Ave STE 101, Richmond, Virginia

(804) 673-8000

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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 (2025)

$83

Payments

2

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Robert W. DeConti received $83 across 2 payments in 2025. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc..

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

7229 Forest Ave STE 101

Richmond, Virginia 23226

Office Information

Phone: (804) 673-8000

Where does Dr. Robert W. DeConti practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

7229 Forest Ave STE 101, Richmond, Virginia 23226

(22 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Univeristy Of Kansas
University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Fellow Of The American College Of Surgeons
Member Of The American Society
Board Certified With The American Board Of Plastic Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Robert W. DeConti online?
Information regarding online appointment booking with Dr. DeConti is not currently available.
Does Dr. Robert W. DeConti offer telehealth?
Whether Dr. DeConti offers telehealth services is not specified in the provided information.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Robert W. DeConti?
Patients rave about Dr. DeConti's artistry and skill, describing him as "fantastic" and "perfect" for life-changing procedures. Reviews highlight positive experiences with breast augmentation, implants, lifts, liposuction, and Botox. Patients of varying ages and backgrounds express satisfaction with their results and praise Dr. DeConti's ability to help them feel good about themselves.
What areas of care does Dr. Robert W. DeConti cater to?
Dr. DeConti specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery, offering a range of cosmetic procedures including breast augmentation, facelifts, injectables (like Botox), tummy tucks, and liposuction. He also performs reconstructive surgeries, though specifics aren't detailed in the provided information. DeConti Plastic Surgery combines surgical precision with an artist’s eye, believing that true beauty is not a one-size-fits-all concept but is unique to each individual. The practice also commits to transparent communication, avoiding scare tactics. Dr. DeConti notes that liposuction can provide a 'quiet relief' that is not commonly discussed, beyond just physical transformation. Procedures are performed in a fully accredited surgery center with complication rates below the national average, reflecting a strong commitment to patient safety. Dr. DeConti is known for natural, consistent results and takes the time to create a personalized plan for each patient.