Richard Swift, MD

It was a big decision for me to get liposuction on my stomach because at age 34 you learn to love the cards you were dealt. However, I still dreamed about a day of a flat belly with no muffin tops. I looked up Dr. Swift six months before I was brave enough to make the phone call. The rest is history! It was total trust at first handshake and I was confident that Dr. Swift was going to sculpt my body into the one I felt I deserved. After all, I live a very healthy lifestyle of eating a low sugar vegetarian diet and I exercise daily with a moderate bike ride to work and bi-​weekly 5K jogs. Despite this, the stubborn belly rolls never budged! Dr. Swift and I made the lipo plan, Stephanie and I talked $hop, and on the day of the surgery I felt more at ease than I imagined I would be since it was my first ever experience with anesthesia. Everything went really well! The recovery was quick, the bruising was minimal, and the results were all I hoped for. Now it’s been almost 4 months and I am still in a little shock that I have this new body shape especially when I put on slim fitting clothes. The rolls are gone but otherwise my friends haven’t noticed much of a difference. This is good because I wanted the transition to look natural and not sudden. Dr. Swift got that and I am super happy with the outcome. If anyone out there is considering liposuction, don’t stress yourself out with «shopping around», just go with Dr. Swift! You will definitely be in great hands!

I have been a patient of Dr. Swift’s for 2+years. I continue to return because he is skilled and understanding. I appreciate his aesthetic, as the results are always natural. He listens and asks questions, so I’m confident about undergoing procedures.
I’ve seen Dr. Swift for a variety of facial fillers and have been impressed with the results, including next to no pain, swelling or bruising.
From the ease of scheduling appointments with Stephanie to no wait time upon arrival, office visits are a pleasure. Stephanie is really helpful, friendly and efficient. The office itself is welcoming, calm, and unpretentious.
I have recommended Dr. Swift to friends who have also been very pleased.

I first visited Dr. Swift in December of 2013. I’d been struggling with a little flab of fat on my stomach for years, ever since a teenage pregnancy and I wanted to discuss options for removal. My biggest concern was the fact that I also had horrible stretch marks all over my stomach. I wasn’t sure if I should get liposuction or a tummy tuck, as removing the stretch marks and creating a flat, beautiful stomach was my biggest concern. Dr. Swift felt confident that my stomach would settle nicely, considering my age and the fact that I ate healthy and worked out regularly. He also thought the scar from a tummy tuck was simply unnecessary. Based on his expert advice and opinion, I decided to go with liposuction. The surgery itself went smoothly.
However, I absolutely should have gone with the tummy tuck. One singular scar could never be worse than my stomach now. Four weeks post liposuction, I knew I wasn’t going to be happy. The stretch marks were decidedly more pronounced now that the fat was gone, and the indents in my stomach were horrible to look at. Additionally, it seemed the Dr. Swift had hit a muscle right below my belly button, as now I have an indent and a hard pocket of muscle where there never was before. My waist, while skinnier, cannot make up for the absolutely horrible conditions my stomach has been left in. A year and a half after surgery, I regret my decision every day.
I have sent email after email to his receptionist, and only received a response once. They do not seem interested in helping me, or fixing their mistake and now I’m 25 years old, with the stomach of a 40 year old.
I’ve given him two stars because he is a nice man and I understand that bedside manner is incredibly important when placing your trust in someone such as this, but the fact that he advised me to do something that horrible scarred my stomach, I cannot forgive.

Update on my previous review re: my bad botox experience and the Dr.‘s overuse of juvaderm on areas I didn’t want — it has now been approximately 2 months since I paid for 3 syringes of juvaderm and radiesse (along with Botox which did nothing) which was supposed to be injected into my nasolabial folds and marionette lines. Instead one syringe was used to enhance my cheeks although I specifically told the doctor I DID NOT want this. As of this writing whatever he injected in my nasolabial folds is gone — after less than 2 month and yet, I was told it would last months longer. So, I spent thousands of dollars for fillers and got almost nothing in return. Save your money and don’t waste your time. Go to someone who knows what they’re doing!

I had to write an update on my results. On 9/​10, will mark 5 months since I had my liposuction Surguery. I will praise Doctor. Swift forever! He is a true artist! I am so happy with my result. The day of my Surguery I weighed in at 152 lbs and I already lost about 50 – 55 lbs that I gained during my pregnancy. My Surguery was successfully done! Each time I went for my visit Dr. Swift made me feel better and saw my strides. Well everyone with hard work and direction from Dr. Swift which was living a healthy lifestyle, going to the gym and eating clean. I’m happy to report that I currently weigh 126 lbs !!! My body has never looked so good. When I was120 lbs I wore size 27 waist jeans. Today I wear size ²⁵⁄₂₆ waist jeans and I’m 6 lbs more than I was prior to being pregnant. My waist is tiny my old jeans are to big now. I always had a nice figure BUT now I’m literally a coca cola bottle. My stomach is flat! I feel great and I look great! Dr. Swift restored my confidence.
Dr.Swift took his time with me, his staff is amazing. Stephanie his assistant is wonderful. I’m just so happy with my results!
Dr. Swift, Thank you so much for a job extremely well done. I will be coming soon for a visit! You are a wonderful doctor!!! You are the best!!!

I received breast augmentation five weeks ago and it went exactly as I expected with minimal incisions and with the help of excellent staff and communication. I am 45, very healthy and I went home the same day. Dr. Swift is an immensely skilled and aesthetic surgeon, I feel lucky to have found him. Jennifer answered every question I had large and small. I really appreciated her being so reachable through the entire process.

I had a great experience with Dr. Swift. He has good bedside manner and makes you feel comfortable throughout the entire process. Very happy with my results.

Feb 18 I did a abdominal liposuction with dr swift his job was amazing, I love how I came out, very nice and proffessional also his secretary Stephanie really nice too, I truly recommend dr swift he is an excellent plastic surgeon.

I have seen Dr. Swift at least 5 times now. I have been extremely pleased with my results — every time! — but even more so, I am pleased with Dr. Swift’s commitment to artistry and his attentiveness to my needs as a patient. Not once have I felt rushed or that I was being pushed into buying something I did not need. I feel most comfortable with his approach of ‘trying a little first, and more later if we want to’. I have had botox and fillers from Dr. Swift, and not once have I bruised — to this I credit his expertise in how/​where to inject but also to his use of very thin needles (I have heard — but have not verified — that not all doctors use these extremely thin needles, mainly because they are so much more expensive). Even though I consider myself a ‘basics’ girl and frugal shopper, each procedure I feel was worth it. Every time I walk out of his office feeling as though I look a little more refreshed and less tired — huge feats for someone who has spent a greater part of her adult life — prior to seeing Dr. Swift — being asked if she has had enought sleep! I also feel his pricing is very fair. In general I try to remain aware of the cost of these procedures — and yes, I have been tempted by sales from Lifebooker & whatnot to go elsewhere — but at the end of the day, my logic takes over. Dr. Swift knows my face and I have not had even one negative experience — to me, this alone is worth ALOT. It is also my experience that Dr. Swift has been flexible & willing to work with my budget within reason. Listen, I am not a supermodel — nor do I expect to ever look like one — –but the results I have had with Dr. Swift have helped me feel as though I can look as pretty on the outside as I feel on the inside. I have a more prominent nose, and who knew that adding filler to my chin and jaw area appears to help balance that out? Unless I moved to the other side of the world, I serioudly would not consider seeing another doctor to perform any fillers on me. A couple few last notes: Every visit I have found his staff to be friendly and most welcoming. The office is small but well appointed and there is always literature to read (should you feel like setting down your smart phone).

I am a physician here in NYC who has seen Dr. Swift twice now for botox injections. I have received botox injections with other top plastic surgeons in NYC, but Dr. Swift has proven the best. Here’s why:
1. His injections are tailored to your needs. He injects just the right amount so that the results are phenomenal yet subtle — you look fabulous, not fake.
2. He doesn’t try to push additional products or procedures on you. A great plastic surgeon should offer you advice when asked — they should not offer unsolicited advice about how many perceived imperfections you may or may not have, with the sole intention of encouraging you to spend more $$$$$.
3. Dr. Swift is just a great guy. One of the best things about NYC is that if you don’t like something, there is no shortage of additional options to pursue. But with Dr. Swift you get the best of both worlds — a great plastic surgeon and an all around good person.

I had such a lovely experience with Dr. Swift. I went to him for my first Botox injection in my forehead and he took his time, answered my questions and made me feel completely at ease. A friend came in the examination room with me and Dr. Swift had no problem answering any questions she had as well. He was very informative and had a wonderful sense of humor. I def plan on going back to him.

I just had my last follow up appointment with Dr. Swift for my Breast Augmentation and I couldn’t be happier with the results! I greatly appreciate Dr. Swift’s professionalism and dedication to helping me achieve the best results. I met with him for about 4 months prior to having the surgery to address ALL my questions and concerns to ensure that when it came time for my operation I felt comfortable. His staff from the receptionist, to the operating room nurse, and anesthesiologist were very caring and helpful. One thing that stood out to me was the day after my procedure, I received a phone call from the anesthesiologist to check on how I was feeling. I highly recommend Dr. Swift to all my friends because of his superior service and compassionate team

I went to Dr Swift to try Juviderm as I am looking for a new dr in the city. He was patient, took time to answer questions, go over options and to educate me on my options. This is important to me as I am in medical sales and I like to learn. He did the best job of anyone who has given me fillers. I will absolutely be back as he was the best I have had.
Great staff– clean office– nice bedside manner.

I’ve thought about having liposuction on my legs for years and have procrastinated for many reasons. I had met with another surgeon prior to meeting with Dr. Swift and I just didn’t feel «so sure» about having my treatment done with her, but truthfully, I didn’t understand why I felt that way about her until I had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Swift. After about 5 minutes of speaking with him, I knew exactly what she lacked and what my gut was expecting to find in a surgeon which I immediately found in him.
Being someone who also works with patients in an aesthetic focused field, I realized immediately that he is meticulous, pays very close attention to details, gives a lot of thought to and took the time to plan the best way to execute my procedure so that I could receive ideal results and-​he never wavered from what he believed was the best way to go about it. He genuinely cares about his patients-​he is kind, down to earth and listens carefully. I never once doubted whether I was in the right hands for this procedure. I was excited and never experienced an ounce of anxiety going into surgery because I knew that everything was going to be perfect. I really appreciate these qualities and his ability to make me feel this way.
In addition to his qualities as a person, his skills as a surgeon are also amazing. My legs have never looked better! I am very impressed with his creativity in regards to where he chose to make the incisions, they are in places most people would never notice. And now that I’ve healed and can see the true result of the surgery, I am so please! I have no regrets except that it took me this long to get to you. He is a true artist!
Charnis (his asssistant) is a warm, kind and genuine individual. From the moment I walked in the door the very first time, she made me feel so at ease. She worked-​out all the details leading up to my procedure and was very patient with me and all my silly questions. And most of all, she took such good care of me the day of my procedure. I felt so loved :). She really made me feel like it was all about me.
Kathleen (receptionist) is just as sweet as sugar! She made me feel so welcomed with her kind and sincere smile. She always engaged me and made the time I spend waiting there go by so fast. And she also helped me during my procedure, she really made me feel relaxed and keep the discomfort off my mind while chatting with me.
If I were ever to do another cosmetic procedure or if anyone I know ever needs a cosmetic procedure done, Dr. Swift is the only person I would call or recommend. They make one wonderful team!

Attentive receptionist. Dr. Swift was really great in answering all my question. I would definitely return!