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Dr. Susan Buenaventura, MD, FACS - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Alexandria, Virginia

Dr. Susan Buenaventura, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Alexandria, Virginia
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1336111491· License: 0101051213 (VA) verify
Medical school: Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine · Graduated 1988
Industry payments (2024): $169 across 7 payments (what this means)
4.76(18 ratings)

Consultation $125

About

Dr. Susan Buenaventura, MD, FACS, is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Alexandria, Virginia. As Medical Director of the Sendi Cosmetic Surgery Center for 29 years, she leads her team with compassion, expertise, and a deep commitment to patient care. Dr. Buenaventura views plastic surgery as where art meets science, an approach she calls 'redefining precision.' She believes an ideal plastic surgeon is exceptionally proficient and comfortable with a scalpel, emphasizing that excellence in surgical skills comes from a lifetime of dedication. Her practice offers a range of relaxing, natural treatments, including breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, and Moxi Laser for brighter skin with minimal downtime. Dr. Buenaventura also performs procedures like Neck Lifts (Platysmaplasty) to tighten loose skin and underlying muscles, and uses Kybella to dissolve submental fat. The team, including a skin specialist PA, provides a full assessment to match each patient's short and long-term aesthetic goals, ensuring a safe and supportive experience. They value their exceptional nurses and administrative staff, who are crucial to daily operations and patient support.

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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. Susan Buenaventura, 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.

Coolsculpting

$700

Breast Implant Revision

$9,500

Tummy Tuck

$10,000

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Susan Buenaventura

Sourced directly from Dr. Susan Buenaventura's social posts and replies.

Does the practice offer personalized consultations for skincare?
Yes, the practice has offered personalized consultations and exclusive product insights at skincare events, focusing on individual patient needs and education.
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What are the benefits and downtime for Moxi Laser treatment?
Moxi Laser treatment is known to result in brighter skin with minimal downtime.
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What topical ingredients does Dr. Buenaventura recommend for improving skin texture and elasticity?
Dr. Buenaventura recommends topical treatments containing retinoids, hyaluronic acid, and peptides to improve skin texture and elasticity.
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What is Dr. Buenaventura's advice on sunscreen use?
Dr. Buenaventura emphasizes the regular use of sunscreen to prevent UV damage and photoaging.
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What are the benefits of non-surgical laser treatments offered by the practice?
Non-surgical laser treatments offered can tighten skin, improve tone, bloodflow, and stimulate collagen production.
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What is Kybella and what does it treat?
Kybella is an injectable treatment offered to dissolve submental fat and reduce a double chin.
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What is Coolsculpting Elite and what are its benefits?
Coolsculpting Elite is a non-invasive method that permanently destroys submental and other body fat.
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What are the benefits of Liposuction as performed by Dr. Buenaventura?
Liposuction, as a surgical intervention, provides immediate and more complete results, leading to high patient satisfaction.
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How are neuromodulators ('Tox') used for neck rejuvenation?
Neuromodulators, often referred to as 'Tox', are used to relax the platysma muscle and reduce vertical neck bands.
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Does Dr. Buenaventura offer lifestyle advice for neck toning?
Yes, Dr. Buenaventura suggests that improving posture can help keep the anterior neck toned.
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What does a Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty) involve?
A Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty), performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, tightens loose skin and underlying muscles to create a smoother, more youthful neck.
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Are there potential risks with radiofrequency treatments targeting deep cervical fascia layers?
Radiofrequency treatments targeting deep cervical fascia layers may cause undesired adipose loss. It is recommended to consult a surgeon first before undergoing such treatments.
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What neck structures are typically not targeted in aesthetic procedures?
Deeper structures of the neck, including muscles, blood vessels, nerves, and glands, are typically not targeted in aesthetic procedures.
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Patient Experience

Dr. Susan Buenaventura Review Summary

4.76
Dr. Buenaventura has excellent ratings, averaging 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews and additional ratings from RealSelf (4.8/5) and Google Reviews (4.7/5). Patients consistently praise her skills and personalized approach.

Ratings from Other Platforms

realself.com

4.8 out of 5

Based on 23 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.7 out of 5

Based on 13 reviews

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Dr. Susan Buenaventura, MD, FACS - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Alexandria, Virginia

Sendi Cosmetic Surgery Center

5425 Duke St, Alexandria, Virginia

(703) 751-0800

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Consultation fee: $125

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)

$169

Payments

7

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Susan Buenaventura received $169 across 7 payments in 2024. 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 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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Phone: (703) 751-0800

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Location & Contact Information

Sendi Cosmetic Surgery Center

5425 Duke St

Alexandria, Virginia 22304

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Office Information

Phone: (703) 751-0800

Where does Dr. Susan Buenaventura practice?

Doctor's Office

Sendi Cosmetic Surgery Center (Primary)

5425 Duke St, Alexandria, Virginia 22304

(23 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Virginia at The Sendi Surgical Center

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Virginia. She is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital

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Education & Experience

Education

Yale Trained

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Facs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Susan Buenaventura online?
This information is not available based on the provided details. Contacting the office directly at (703) 751-0800 is recommended for appointment scheduling.
Does Dr. Susan Buenaventura offer telehealth?
This information is not available based on the provided details. Contacting the office directly is recommended to inquire about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Susan Buenaventura?
Patients rave about Dr. Buenaventura, describing her as a "godsend" and an "extraordinary surgeon with gentle hands." Reviews highlight her personalized care, excellent results, and positive experiences, with many expressing happiness and satisfaction with their procedures.
What areas of care does Dr. Susan Buenaventura cater to?
Dr. Buenaventura specializes in plastic surgery, offering a range of cosmetic procedures including breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast implant revision, tummy tuck, CoolSculpting, and Dysport injections. She provides comprehensive care from initial consultation through post-operative follow-up. The practice emphasizes a safe and supportive patient experience, valuing the dedication, passion, and clinical expertise of its nursing staff, particularly its Perioperative and PACU Nursing Director. Dr. Buenaventura and her team are grateful for their exceptional nurses, whose expertise, compassion, and dedication are crucial in making a daily difference in patients' lives. She leads her team with compassion, expertise, and a deep commitment to patient care. The practice's approach to plastic surgery is characterized by 'redefining precision', where art meets science. Dr. Buenaventura believes an ideal plastic surgeon should be exceptionally proficient and comfortable with a scalpel, emphasizing that excellence in surgical skills comes from a lifetime of dedication. The practice aims to provide relaxing, natural treatments, performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon and a skin specialist PA. The practice expresses a preference for Neofirm topical treatment. The practice offers a full assessment during consultations to match a patient's short and long-term aesthetic goals.