i went to this "doctor" for a nose job, he was so pushy he made me feel pressured during our pre op meeting, i was desparate for a NJ and was only 19 so of course I went through it with him. He kept telling me I will only see 30% improvement on my nose, and damn he overestimated that too bc id say it was probably only 15%, he really just shaved a bit of my nose hump and left it at that, did nothing else. My breathing afterwards was off too so I ended up having to pay for a second NJ 2 years later by another doctor ofcourse. DO NOT GO TO THIS POS read more

I had my breast aumentación in 2018 by this Doctor and they look so real , natural and feel so soft I love them . He was very strict with my weight , the sanitation of the place and the fact that I took all my piercings and fake nails off for the procedure . It felt like the surgery was done in 20 minutes because I was asleep and the healing and after care was so simple and awesome . I will always always recommend anyone to go to his office . read more

I am beyond upset and feel I was taken advantage of! I am 23yrs old saved up my money to get a boob job hoping that i would feel more confident and pleased with my results! I'm coming up on 8 months post op and my scars are big red and not in the breast crease they are on my actually boob 1inch up from where the breast fold is! I was told they would fade with this "amazing" scar cream, come to find out it was $4 on Amazon. I'm young, very healthy and heal quickly. I asked them when i went in for a my post op appointment if this would fade and he said yes it won't be noticeable within the year. I work in the beauty industry and have spoke to many women stating that these scars are not normal. Save up an extra 2-3k and go somewhere else! read more

David O. Smith MD, F.A.C.S - Plastic Surgeons Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

Worst surgeon: I had a Mommy Recovery in February 2021, my breasts turned out fine, but my Tummy tuck is very bad. When I consulted with him, about this he told me "sometimes surgeries are not perfect" and I needed to come back a year later to be able to fix and pay extra for that mistake! I did not consult with him after a year and I do not intend to return with him. My mom passed away a few months later and I can't handle any more pain in my life. read more

I had a very pleasant experience from start to finish with Dr. Smith and his team. He gives great instruction and insight at the consultation and made himself available as a resource when any questions arose. His assistant Becca was particularly helpful and appreciated by me throughout the entire process, acting as a calming, caring, comforting resource and aid during office visits and every one of my multiple phone calls. I just finished my two-month post-op appointment, and I am very happy with my results. I will say that a main driving factor in picking Dr. Smith was his price point for breast implants. The implant type is actually what I sought before even beginning the consultation process, and I am very happy with the results, however I do feel that because I chose my surgeon based on the lower price that it increased my stress level throughout the process. If you can mentally get over that fact or maybe aren't a worry wart like me then there would likely be no concern, but I would feel remiss to not mention that. Again, regardless of aforementioned blurb, I am so happy that I underwent the surgery and with what I've got going on now. Thank you again Dr. Smith & Becca!! read more

The reason why he didn't have many reviews when he first started working was because smart phones and hand held technology was not prominent, if you are so mad that you want to write a review without having any work done by him because and that he understands marketing and get his reviews up then that's just jealousy at this point... Also during a pandemic is the best time to get work on yourself done.... if you think otherwise then again that's just an opinion not some crazy conspiracy theory. He schedules a lot of procedures 1 day a week, so yes there is surges of reviews because everyone he works with is on the same time frame of healing. I got a breast augmentation done and would 100% recommend him to everyone who wants to get any type of work done. I have PTSD from doctor needles because I was hospitalized a year ago and Mary was literally like my own mom during the procedure and Becca has been just a ray of sunshine and the best help anyone could ask for. People heal differently and most people don't even know how to listen to doctors orders. I don't have massive pink scars from "him" and I'm also 23...... Amazingly perfect job from him. read more

I am pleased with the cosmetic procedures and service done by Dr. Smith & Becca. Both were compassionate and honest. Follow up care has been exceptional. The work done looks natural. Next week I get my stress wrinkles on forehead fixed! read more

Literally the worst and most traumatizing experience of my entire life. I have never been treated so poorly by a human being in my life. He totally ruined my boobs and told me to get on Xanax and said my boob is the way it is because I need to gain weight and I've had a child even though my symmetry was exactly perfect before the surgery. I wish I would've never done it. My boobs look awful and my self-esteem is shattered. Worst human on the entire planet. I have consulted with other plastic surgeons and I need surgery surgery to fix it which cost more than what the initial surgery was in the first place. I am mortified. And he doesn't even care about his patients bodies or what his surgeries look like. Totally botched. BOTCH-DOR. read more

I had a breast augmentation about 2 years ago and I couldn't be more pleased with my results. I was so impressed by Dr. Smith that I'm going in for a rhinoplasty later this month. He took the time to explain everything to me in detail and took time to make sure that I was getting just what I wanted. His prices are very affordable and his staff are excellent. They were warm and personable, and made me feel a lot less nervous about the surgery. His confidence in his procedures and his experience is what made me chose him for my surgery. I have the breasts that I've always wanted, thanks to Dr. Smith! I would recommend him to anyone looking for great results. read more

Very happy with my experience and end result. Dr. Smith does come off a little different - he focuses on buying new swim suits and bras etc, and the "reasonable" cost he provides to patients. He has a lot of experience & knowledge - he did an amazing job. He works with a great team of professionals. I did wish my pain would've been managed better the first 3-4 days. I would recommend him to any one intetested in a breast augmentation. read more

Dr. David Smith is incredibly kind, intelligent, and professional. He addressed all of my surgery concerns at the consultation, and the day of surgery all the instructions given to my boyfriend were very clear. He has a genuine care for his patients and I am incredibly happy with my surgery. The surgery was a great price, and receiving free Botox with it was a huge bonus! Thank you so much Dr. Smith! read more

I'm a 39yr old mother of 2 that saw Dr Smith for a tummy tuck and breast enhancement. Their office is small but efficient. The surgery was much easier than I anticipated. Surgery was on Wednesday and I was working from home the following Monday. I would definitely recommend Dr Smith to anyone! read more

This "surgeon" is someone to stay far away from. He's got very rude bed side manner and cares only about getting your money. After scheduling a procedure we found out my wife was pregnant. When we advised Mr. Smith of this, he was unwilling to fully refund. He charges upfront and cares little about the health of a potential client. He even offered to still do the procedure which is illegal and just sickening! Forced retirement should be mandatory by the board of medicine in MN read more

I am not sure where to even begin. I had breast implants done in 2015 and was very pleased with the implants themselves, but felt like Dr. Smith was very pushy. He made me feel like he only wanted my money. Now 6 years later one if my implants deflated so I went back because although his bedside manner was poor to say the least I was happy the first time. This time around I am dealing with a completely different story . My implants are uneven. He refuses to allow me to email him because they are "not secure" but he also had me email my test results prior to surgery.. which does not make sense to me. After going to all of my follow up appointments, which is a 4.5 hour drive away he hounded me to come back for photos and scar cream that I could easily get sent to me. I was also told I needed stitches out (another reason for my last appointment) but when I had my doctor in my area check there were no stitches to be taken out. . . Aside from all that I was told my warranty did not pertain to my implants but when I called the company of my implants they told me that although they were not the same implant as before (saline then and silicone) that I would have been able to still get something back due to their lifetime warranty . . I had a relatives implants deflate recently and their doctor was EXTREMELY supportive, and her implants were covered under warranty aside from anesthesia etc. I am very disappointed. BUT I will say that his staff is great, I just feel bad they deal with someone who is more worried about money then actually helping people! read more

One of the most uncomfortable consultations I have ever been to. Dr. Smith did not seem to want to listen to what I wanted, just kept pushing his point. He showed me the room the the office where they do the surgery which was, honestly, a bit scary. Looked similar to a dentist chair with nothing else in the room (also carpet.. Did not appear sanitary). At the end he was very very pushy about me signing up for the $3800 special. He so randomly asked if I ever considered having my ears pinned back which I found extremely offensive considering I didn't even come in for anything regarding my ears. Also he never smiled. Creepy, pushy, mean. Go somewhere else! read more

My experience with Dr.Smith from the first appointment to surgery and the post operation check was great. He is very professional and informative as to how to care for myself so I could have the best outcome possible. His nurse Mary was extremely supportive and caring before and after surgery. She is such a sweet, caring person. I would highly recommend Dr. Smith and his staff to anyone. Thank you for the improvement to my appearance! read more

AMAZING results from Dr. Smith and his team. Becca made the experience so enjoyful. Definitely recommend!

Dr. Smith and his staff were and are amazing! He knows what he is doing down to a "T" . Gave me very implicit instructions on what I needed to buy for aftercare , so I was all set to go! I am so happy with the results of my tummy tuck at age 63! I only wished I did it sooner! The care on the day of surgery was so professional and worry free. The procedure was way better than I expected and recovery was a snap! Thank you Dr. Smith and staff! read more

I've spent the last 13 years trying to fix a procedure he performed on me to augment my breasts. He basically sold the procedure to me (it was not a normal patient - surgeon dialogue ever), criticizing other surgeons, and used his words to sell his work. He never once showed me a before and after picture which was my first mistake. He lied about some of his credentials, which I found out later. This guy is basically the equivalent of a shady car salesmen but he is performing plastic surgeries and some of the stories you'll read about him manipulating people are very true. He does indeed try his bestest to sign you up for surgeries. I remember the day of my surgery I was sitting his the waiting room and he walked me in asking me what I wanted done exactly which made me want to run and I wish I would have ran because a surgeon who cares does not forget what you want done on surgery day. Even then he was trying to sell me a special discount on a facial procedure that I never mentioned wanting to have done. I'm so sorry that I did not run. This guy caught me in a really bad part of my life and essentially ruined my 30's. I'm now in my mid 40's and have given up hope that I will even return to what I had prior to having surgery with him. The worst thing is that he lies and lies some more. After the procedure I knew something was wrong immediately but he would not answer phone calls. I did see him 2 weeks post operation but he did not schedule anymore follow-ups. However, I did notice that he posted pictures of my before and afters (to my horror I believe I might have been one of his first patients, even though he told me he had done thousands of these because I was the 3rd before and after picture he had on there) on his website saying that I was seen several months post-operation and that I was happy with the results. So he basically lied about that too because I never saw him again and he never returned any of my phone calls. So essentially he makes fake testimonials as well. He is just a complete nightmare and he effectively ruined my life. read more

Dr. Smith talked me into doing an otoplasty though I came in for a tummy-tuck and then botched the surgery destroying my left ear. I'm eventually getting a new ear carved out from my rib cartilage to fix the damage he did. It kills me knowing that I didn't even need the otoplasty my ears were fine but he kept pressing on about my left ear disrupting my face and I was already very vulnerable about my looks at the time and went with it. After destroying my ear I continued believing him for while about the cartilage swelling from the otoplasty being the issue even tho my ear was obviously disfigured crooked and shriveled he had simply taken too much cartilage out and he knew it. This guy is so sick and so psychopathic that while he knew he had ruined my left ear he continued lying and pushing me to get the tummy tuck. It took me 3 years to realize that he was lying the entire time I didn't want to believe it. Yes its been over 3 years because ive been so horrified but what youve done to me that i couldn't even talk about it. But it gets worse as a few weeks after the otoplasty i ended up going through with the tummy tuck with this monster and he ended up botching that as well. I know have massive scarring and huge lumps across my abdomen. The current physician Im seeing for revisions does not grasp how a supposed practiced plastic surgeon could perform so poorly. Please do not seek any services from this monster. read more

I was very excited for my consultation however when i got there, he was very rude and didnt really give me a chance to say what i wanted he kinda just said you need this and that. After surgery it was the same rudeness, i was not satisfied at all with the results, one is higher than the other, and are way to far apart, i was better off with out the surgery now i have to find a new dr to fix them, it has been 2 years since my surgery and im still scared to go in and receive the same poor service i did here, if you dont feel right when you meet him just walk away, prices are cheap but so is the service you will receive there. Take your time, otherwise you will end up ashamed of your body like i am each time i look in the mirror after taking of my bra. read more

Run! I reviewed this doc so you don't have to. Look at his before and after pics on Realself.com and decide for yourself if your would've been happy with your brow lift, breast augmentation, nose job, etc. Look at the scaring, the symmetry and then look at the same procedures performed by well known docs and you decide. The devil is in the details. His high pressure sales tactics, his before and after pics, attempts to sell unwanted services and lack of experience in removing implants without replacement left me leaving this doc a 1 star review, canceling my procedure with him and going elsewhere. read more

Seems like a weird place. The grumpy man that answered the phone was either on drugs or just incredibly odd. He struggled to form a complete sentence, was unbelievably rude and impatient. I was told that I needed to make my appointment for the very next day, which I didn't wish to do. He then listed off times quickly and continually interrupted me when I was trying to explain that next day would probably not work. If you are going to be so impatient and strange to someone, why be in customer service? Because of this awkward and rude interaction I started to backtrack then finally hung up. Judging from online they seem professional, that conversation was anything but that. read more

If you don't read the entire review, just read this. 1) A half-price surgeon is half-price for a reason. Spend the extra money! Take out a loan with one of the many medical procedure lenders there are nowadays - your health and your result are not worth saving a couple grand. You're also going to end up spending three times as much to correct the damage! 2) Advocate for yourself! If the procedure is done incorrectly, call the state, call a lawyer. Some surgeons just should not be opening people up for any reason. 3) If ANY plastic surgeon, not just this one, tries to "up-sell" you on procedures...they should be working at a used car lot. A professional would never dream of doing such a thing. I have to agree with the other poor reviews here, and please listen, as I've had 3 procedures done with Mr. Smith (young and stupid) but have since seen full-priced, skilled surgeons to correct his damage. It has been nearly 10 years since my last, disastrous procedure and have spent $12,000 correcting what this man did to me. The rhinoplasty performed was not at all, not remotely in the same ballpark as what was discussed prior to surgery. I wanted a bump removed and tip brought in for a less pronounced profile. I ended up with an elongated bump on the bridge and the tip of my nose even farther from my face than it was to begin with. I also woke up twice during surgery...wondering if the anesthesiologist is trained in veterinary practice, perhaps? Now to the breast implants: Surgery #1 - Decent result over muscle. After two years, wrinkling looked terrible so I go back for placement under the muscle. Surgery #2 - Things seemed odd and literally out of place from the moment I woke up, but I trusted him and waited for bandages to come off. At the big "reveal", my implants were touching my clavicle and all breast skin was hanging off them. Honestly a traumatic sight I will never forget. The look of shock on his nurse's face is also something burned in my memory. After coming in, telling the nurse we are not doing post-op pictures, and picking his jaw up off the floor, he took her out of the room and very loudly (I could hear every word) asked "WHO DID THE PLACEMENT!!!??" So there are two conclusions that can be reached here. He either did the placement himself and has no idea that you have to create a new pocket while dealing with the scar tissue from the old placement, or he had his STAFF perform the surgery. Either way, it is beyond unacceptable to take money from a client, a return client nonetheless, promising them that you can competently perform the procedure, and then trust a nursing assistant to place an implant or fail so miserably at your job the end result is a thousand times worse than the start. He then had the audacity to ask if I removed my bandages!! Yes, I'm spending thousands of dollars to correct a problem that is affecting my self esteem and know the risks of removal but I'm taking my bandage off for fun. Wouldn't I have called his office if I did take it off and saw the horrifying abomination under my poorly-shaped nose? When you advertise the prices of your breast implants on Google, you're desperate. You're desperate because you don't have return clients or word of mouth. You don't have return clients or word of mout because you're terrible at your job and have no concern for patient safety and satisfaction. When you're paying $10,000 for a new set of breasts, you're paying a surgeon for his talent and time. There is a good reason he only asks for a fraction of that, and this is because there is zero skill and little time spent. He will tell you it's because they use local anesthesia instead of general, but really? If that was the most reliable and safe way to conduct these procedures, every other surgeon would be doing it too. And waking up during surgery is not an experience I would recommend - especially when there's a chisel in your face. I'm pleased to report that I found a surgeon who is a good person, an incredibly skilled surgeon, and is also not quite twice the price of Smith (can't bring myself to call him a doctor) but delivers a result worth ten times that. He took the time to show me how Smith screwed up and was appalled that he was so careless, but he has "heard worse" about Smith over the years and has corrected several of his patients. He actually thought at first that I'd had my breasts done outside the country given how bad the work was and said even a medical student would know better. These events took place years ago, but it sounds like he's still up to his same old used car salesman shenanigans with the same level of incompetence, so I feel it behooves me to speak up. I hope this spares someone the hideous results and financial loss he has cost me. And yes, I do hope he or one of his staff reads this and remembers me. You should be ashamed of yourselves. read more

I originally gave him 5 stars after my tummy tuck in Nov 2017. Now that I'm 7 months post surgery I'm not quite as happy. Twice I asked how much extra it would be to have my Love handles liposuctioned during the procedure because I knew I wouldn't be happy if that wasn't addressed during the surgery. Both times I was told it was included- I actually even have this in writing!!! Now 7 months later I didn't feel like they looked different so I went in and was told it wasn't done, was never supposed to be included, and would cost me $4,500!!!!! One reason I picked him was because of his price, but now I could have gotten a better price somewhere else where it would have been included!!!! Second- The scar was very high, not under the Bikini line as promised. I got a tattoo on my lower stomach to cover it, so now it's no longer an issue. However, the scar around my belly button is bad, and not only that, my new bellybutton is about 1/2 inch off centered, which to me is VERY noticeable!!! (my tattoo artist tried to position the tattoo to make it in line with the belly button to make it look centered, but still sooooo noticeable...) He told me this was the best tummy tuck he's ever done.... I dunno about that read more

David O. Smith MD, F.A.C.S - Plastic Surgeons Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

Pursued Otoplasty as a 37 year old adult female. Consulted with 4 different surgeons because I was born having one ear sticking out further than the other. I never liked to wear my hair up as a result. I consulted several different surgeons about whether to perform the procedure on one or both ears. Dr. Smith was adamant that the only way to do the procedure and ensure they were the same was to do it on both ears. He said he would never even consider only performing the procedure on one ear. Went in for post op after surgery and found exactly what I feared. Though both were pinned back the ear that had stuck out further still sticks out further. Dr. Smith never once considered trying to correct or make it better only kept rationalizing why he did the right thing. He was not concerned with how I felt after the surgery only with justifying that he did the right thing. His bedside manner is extremely poor and he is very stuck on his ways and only on doing what he thinks is right not what his patients need. read more