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Rahul Vemula, MD, FACS

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Rahul Vemula, MD, FACS

Dr. Vemula grew up in Northern NJ in Morris county and returned to the Jersey Shore to practice plastic surgery in August, 2016. After working in the area for a few years, Dr. Vemula founded VIP Plastic Surgery in West Long Branch, NJ in 2020. He believes that patient safety is of utmost importance and every procedure should be approached with precise attention to detail and an aesthetic sense. He employs the latest techniques & technologies available in both aesthetic and reconstructive


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Meet Dr. Rahul Vemula


Dr. Vemula performs all aspects of aesthetic surgery such as facelifts, browlifts, upper and lower blepharoplasty, primary and revision rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, breast reduction, mastopexy, body contouring, liposuction, abdominoplasty, brachioplasty, body lifts, thigh lift, and Brazilian butt lifts using the latest techniques in fat grafting. In addition - at VIP Plastic Surgery of Monmouth County,  NJ - he also practices non-surgical aesthetic medicine including BOTOX and injectable fillers such as Juvederm and Restalyne.

Dr. Vemula has a special interest in breast reconstruction. Dr. Vemula completed his plastic surgery training in New Orleans, LA which and worked under world renowned microsurgeons to learn perforator flap breast reconstruction such as the DIEP flap and PAP flap. Dr. Vemula is very excited to bring this skill set to help women on the Jersey Shore.

Breast procedures

Dr. Vemula specializes in the following breast procedures:

  • Breast augmentation – this is a plastic surgery treatment to increase the shape and volume of the female breasts. Breast augmentation - also referred to as breast enlargement - is the most popular cosmetic surgery treatment today.

  • Breast lift – women who have sagging or drooping breasts can benefit from a breast lift. Scientifically referred to as mastopexy, this cosmetic surgery improves the shape of the breasts in order to deliver a perky, youthful, and lifted appearance.

  • Breast reduction – women whose breasts are overly large can suffer from physical symptoms such as back and shoulder pain, or psychological consequences such as low self-esteem. Dr. Vemula performs reduction mammoplasty or breast reduction procedures in order to suit the patient’s aesthetic or functional goals.  

  • Breast revision – patients who are dissatisfied with the outcome of a previous breast augmentation procedure can benefit from Dr. Vemula’s breast revision surgery procedure. This surgery is a highly delicate procedure that requires an artistic eye.

  • Asymmetry correction – breast asymmetry is a fairly common complication after breast augmentation surgery. Dr. Vemula performs breast asymmetry correction surgery in order to deliver an even breast implant appearance.

  • Implant removal – some women choose to have their breast implants removed or replaced for one reason or the other. Dr. Vemula customizes this treatment to suit the patient’s goals.

  • Breast reconstruction – women who have gone through breast cancer can benefit from breast reconstruction surgery. This procedure may be completed using artificial implants or natural tissue extracted from the patient’s body.

Face procedures

The team at VIP Plastic Surgery offers a variety of facial cosmetic procedures:

  • Facelift – this procedure aims to reverse the signs of aging and improve the appearance of the patient’s face.

  • Neck lift – patients who have a ‘turkey wattle’ or other cosmetic imperfection in the neck or jaw region can benefit from neck lift plastic surgery.

  • Eyelid surgery – also referred to as blepharoplasty, this treatment alleviates eyelid appearances that can ruin the patient’s cosmetic appearance or impair vision.

  • Rhinoplasty – Dr. Vemula offers nose reshaping surgery in order to correct the appearance of bumps, enlarged nostrils, and other cosmetic imperfections. This cosmetic procedure can also benefit individuals who have a broken nose, or septum deviation that impairs breathing.

  • Laceration repair – proper treatment and care of skin lacerations is crucial to optimal healing. Dr. Vemula utilizes advanced techniques that reduce the risk of infection and deliver an excellent outcome.  

  • Reconstructive pediatric surgery – unforeseen trauma or accidents can leave burns, scarring, or disfigurement in children. Dr. Vemula offers this surgery option to repair physical defects that can lead to unwanted attention.

Body procedures

The surgeon also specializes in a wide range of body procedures:

  • Mommy makeover – new mothers often feel that their new body shape is inadequate and unattractive. A mommy makeover is a combination of procedures that alleviate post-pregnancy changes to give women a youthful appearance.

  • Tummy tuck – also referred to as abdominoplasty, this cosmetic procedure alleviates the appearance of a bulging lower belly. Many patients who receive this treatment benefit from a slimmer and tighter abdominal contour.

  • Brazilian butt lift – this is a buttock enhancement technique that utilizes natural fat extracted from other parts of the body. This procedure usually does not involve skin incision as is the case with the typical ‘butt lift’ surgery.

  • Labiaplasty – enlarged or overhanging vaginal labia can lead to a host of cosmetic or functional problems. Dr. Vemula offers this sensitive treatment to give women increased comfort, and a renewed aesthetic sense.

  • Liposuction – this is a highly effective treatment that addresses stubborn pockets of fat in different parts of the body. Dr. Vemula uses advanced equipment and techniques to deliver excellent results with this procedure.

  • Arm lift – also referred to as Brachioplasty, this is a cosmetic surgical treatment that addresses sagging in the underarms, thus delivering a slimmer and shapelier upper arm contour.

  • Thigh lift – many individuals have loose sagging skin on their inner thighs after losing a significant amount of weight. Thighplasty is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin from this region to deliver a better contour.

  • No-mesh hernia repair – Dr. Vemula offers both mesh and non-mesh hernia repair techniques to suit the needs of the patient.

Nonsurgical procedures 

Dr. Vemula offers a number of non-surgical, non-invasive, cosmetic procedures to alleviate mild cosmetic issues.

BOTOX: this is an injectable drug that reduces skin wrinkles and helps treat some muscle-related conditions. BOTOX is the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic treatment.

Juvederm: this is a cosmetic filler treatment that can restore facial contours and improve the signs of aging. Juvederm treatment is typically administered on the face, particularly around the mouth, lips, and cheeks.

Rhinoplasty: non-surgical rhinoplasty utilizes injectable fillers to alter the shape or appearance of the nose without invasive surgery. This technique is ideal for correcting minor cosmetic concerns on the nose.

At his VIP Plastic Surgery office in West Long Branch (NJ), Dr. Vemula works with highly qualified professionals, including a certified anesthesiologist and nursing staff who are committed to patient safety and comfort.

Procedures

Procedures Performed

Arm Lift

Body Contouring

Body Lift

Botulinum Toxin

Breast Augmentation

Breast Implant Removal

Breast Implant Removal

Breast Implant Revision

Breast Lift

Breast Reconstruction

Breast Reduction

Breast Reduction

Brow Lift

Burn Reconstruction

Buttock Implants

Buttock Lift with Augmentation

Calf Augmentation

Cheek Augmentation

Cheek Reduction

Chemical Peels, IPL, Fractional CO2 Laser Treatments

Chin Augmentation

Cleft Lip and Palate Repair

Cosmetic Surgery & Computer Imaging

Dermal Fillers

Deviated Septum Correction

Down Syndrome

Ear Reconstruction Surgery

Ear Surgery

Eyelid Ptosis Repair

Eyelid Surgery

Facelift

Facial Implants

Free Flap Breast Reconstruction

Gender Affirmation Surgery

General Reconstruction

Giant Nevi Removal

Head and Neck Cancer Reconstruction

Head and Neck Skin Cancer Reconstruction

Injectable Fillers

Lip Augmentation/Enhancement

Liposuction

Lymphedema Treatment

Male Breast Reduction

Male Chest Implants

Microdermabrasion

Microsurgery

Migraine Surgery

Mommy Makeover

Neck Lift

Nonsurgical Fat Reduction

Panniculectomy

Post Burn Reconstruction

Retin-A Treatments

Rhinoplasty

Scar Revision

Skin Cancer Removal

Surgery for Genitourinary Diseases

Thigh Lift

TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction

Tummy Tuck

Vascular Malformations

Wound Care

Ask A Surgeon

Ask a Surgeon

Dr. Rahul Vemula participates in the ASPS Ask A Surgeon service. View responses to public questions below.

Surgery possible for patient who takes warfarin due to AVR?

Male Breast Reduction

Member Response:

Thank you for your great question. One has to outweigh the risks and benefits of stopping Warfarin and bridging to Lovenox and the cardiologist can help figure out exactly these risks. With something like this, the warfarin is usually stopped a few days prior and then Lovenox is started. Lovenox is stopped 6-12 hour prior to surgery. Following surgery Warfrain is started again, however either Lovenox or a Heparin drip must be started until the INR is at a theraputic level. If your cardiologist feels that post op, a heparin drip is required, this necessitates a stay in the hospital until INR is theraputic. In my experience with my own patients, this can take anywhere from 2-4 days. Some cardiologists are very cautious and do not let people go home until an INR is at an acceptable level. You also face two types of risks with this procedure. There is a risk of a thromboembolic event when the blood thinners are stopped, and risk of bleeding when blood thinners are started again.

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Is removal of 20 year old textured implants required?

Breast Implant Removal

Member Response:

Thank your for your excellent question! Before deciding to remove textured implants a visit to to a board certified plastic surgeon should be the first step. If you are not having any symptoms, and wish to remove your implants, that is a personal decision and the proper procedures that are correct. for you should be discussed with your plastic surgeon. If you remove implants and do not replace them with anything, yes you will definitely be flatter than you are now. A visit to a plastic surgeon should help you determine if you would require a mastopexy ( breast lift at the same time.) In my practice, like many of my colleagues, I have patients with diverse desires. Some women choose to remove implants and replace them with another set of implants at the same time, and I have also had patients who have decided to not to replace implants and opted to have a mastopexy at the same time as well as other patients who have decided not to have any surgery except remove the implants.

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PRP Vampire Breast Lift - Tissue Damage

Breast Lift

Member Response:

I’m sorry to hear that you had such an awful outcome. Based on the information provided, I do not know exactly what was done here. You definitely should seek out a consultation with a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon for an evaluation. You may also need breast imaging to further characterize these nodules. Unfortunately, this is an inappropriate form to ask if legal action should be taken,.

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Procedure

Breast Implant Removal

Member Response:

You do not need a big incision to remove a saline implant. My incisions to remove a saline implant is about 2 cm. This is however considering that there is no capsular contracture and the capsule does not need to be removed.

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does this scar will have improvement

Wound Care

Member Response:

14 days is very early and wounds are still very inflamed at this stage. Talk to your surgeon about scar massaging as well as the possibility of doing microneedling to the scar

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Wound pus not healing

Breast Reduction

Member Response:

Please have close follow up with your plastic surgeon to figure out the best course of action

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Liposuction on Outer Thighs

Liposuction

Member Response:

16 days after surgery is a very short time and and you will be swollen. I would not judge the results until at least 6 months from the date of the surgery. Best wishes

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Replace Implants

Breast Implant Revision

Member Response:

This is a very common question we get. If your only symptom is rippling and do not have any signs of capsular Contractor, I think doing a pocket change will suffice without needing a capsulectomy. in the absence of any disease of the capsule, doing a capsulectomy can actually increase the rate of complications.

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Butchered circumcision

Aesthetic Genital Plastic Surgery

Member Response:

Sorry you are going through this. You would be best managed with both a urologist and plastic surgeon. Without more information it is not possible to say what needs to be done, but it is not uncommon for a urologist and plastic surgeon to do an operation together for a condition like this

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What went wrong

Breast Lift

Member Response:

So sorry you have had this experience. Although we do not have your before picture as well as immediate post op pictures, one can infer from this that you most likely had some full thickness skin loss after your lift. This can happen for many reasons and without complete information, its impossible to give you an exact answer on what why this happened. You need to have close follow up with your plastic surgeon until this is healed. You may need a revision surgery in the future once all the inflammation has subsided. Best wishes. Things you can do to help wound healing are increase your protein intake, and stay away from any nicotine products even second hand smoke, and if you are a diabetic make sure your diabetes is controlled.

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7 week since scar revision 4 weeks since breakdown

Breast Lift

Member Response:

From this picture the wound looks clean without any signs of infection. I would continue to visit your plastic surgeon for close follow and follow his or her wound care recommendations. It is unclear from this picture if there is any implant under here. If there is, I would also be very vigilant for exposure of the implant. Some things you can do to help your wound healing - avoid any type of nicotine exposure including second hand smoke. - increase your protein in take - If you are a diabetic make sure your diabetes is controlled. - Do not submerge in a body of water like a swimming pool or ocean - Keep all animal dander away from this area Best wishes

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Stinging pain under breast when lift arm over head

Breast Augmentation

Member Response:

Hard to say what happened. Could have been some scar tissue that could have been stretched. I would go see a plastic surgeon for an evaluation. Best wishes

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Partial breast reconstruction after lumpectomy with radiation

Breast Reconstruction

Member Response:

There are many options after a partial breast reconstruction . It largely depends on the size of your natural breasts, your desired size after reconstruction as well as the extent of the tumor that is being removed. If you are in a situation where the are of microcalifications is so large that a significant area needs to be removed, your breast and plastic surgeons may be correct that a mastectomy is the only option to get clearance of all the suspicious areas as well get an aesthetic reconstruction. Without seeing pictures as well as your radiology results it’s not possible to render an opinion here. I would encourage you to get a second opinion though

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Will I my chest tighten as I heal?

Male Breast Reduction

Member Response:

7 days is way to early assess the final result. your tissues are very swollen and inflamed from surgery. The swelling will go down and it will start to look better every week. I would not assess the final results for about 6-12 months from the date of surgery. Best wishes for an uneventful recovery!

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Scar Pain Help - what is possible?

Wound Care

Member Response:

It could be a neuroma. You need to have an evaluation by a plastic surgeon to see what your options are

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Can you have high BP post-op? Should I ask for BP meds in case?

Breast Reduction

Member Response:

Before you have a reduction you should definitely have an evaluation by an internal medicine doctor to make sure all of your medical conditions are optimized. Best wishes

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Are women happy with removal if they are very flat chested or wish they got implants replaced?

Breast Implant Removal

Member Response:

THis is a great question and one we get asked all the time. This is highly individualized as every patient has different goals as to what their ideal shape and size of the breasts are. It is very important to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon who will do a physical exam and discuss with you all advantages and disadvantages of all of the different options of removal only, removal with a lift, removal and replacement with a lift. In my office we have 3-D imaging which helps. Its not an end all be all but it helps both the surgeon and the patient be on the same page regarding the patient's goals as well as realistic expectations.

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Deoxycholic acid for gynecomastia

Male Breast Reduction

Member Response:

Not possible to give an opinion without pictures. A double incision mastectomy is probably the best option

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Coverage

Breast Reduction

Member Response:

Some Medicaid plans do cover breast reduction, especially if you live in a state where you have a Medicaid HMO. The best thing to do is to call the member services phone number on the back of your insurance card and ask if CPT code 19318 which the code for a breast reduction is covered. If it is covered then you need to find out the exact criteria for coverage and see if you would qualify. You would also need to find a surgeon that accepts your specific Medicaid plan.

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Which Procedure is More Effective for Me: RF Vanquish or CoolSculpting Elite

Body Contouring

Member Response:

Without pictures, it is impossible to give you an opinion on what procedures would be best to achieve your goals

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