Brevard Plastic Surgery

The “Tummy Tuck” or more clinically applicable abdominoplasty, is a procedure in which excess skin and fat is removed from the patient’s anterior abdominal area.  The surgeon removes skin and fat and in turn, tightens and improves the overall aesthetic appearance of the area.  Careful attention is made to hide scarring low on the bikini line.  The procedure is very popular among post pregnancy women as well as others who have experienced a significant weight reduction.  It is also an effective way to reduce the appearance of stretch marks in the area as well.  Abdominoplasty is not a weight reduction surgery. A consultation can determine if abdominoplasty would be the right choice for you.  Sometimes, liposuction is the better choice.

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure in which the patients breast is enhanced to achieve a cosmetic or aesthetic result.  Typically this is accomplished using a breast implant.  Implants can be either saline filled or silicone filled and each implant has its own unique characteristics.  There are many ways to perform breast augmentation with regards to the surgical approach and placement of the implant.  We have found through years of surgeries and thousands of patients that patients are most satisfied with an inframammary approach and a submuscular placement of the implants.  Patients post procedure are left with larger more aesthetically appealing breasts.

Laser Resurfacing

Ablative and mimimally ablative forms of laser are used to heat the patients soft tissue and skin to remove the dead outer layer as well as heat the patient’s dermis.  This in turn stimulates the patient’s own collagen to contract and repair itself.  After this process has occurred, over days to weeks, the patient’s skin looks healthier and more youthful.

Cosmetic surgery today consists of much more than just traditional surgical procedures.  With the advent of Botox cosmetic as well as other injectable products, the patients of today can greatly tailor their own treatments and procedures to give themselves a tremendous amount of flexibility.  Temporary fillers, semi-permanent fillers, and botox have become mainstays of cosmetic surgical practices.  The advantages of injectable procedures are numerous including effective fast results, minimal downtime, and lower costs than some surgical procedures to name a few.  The following is a brief synopsis of some of the many procedures which we offer.  If there is something you are interested that you do not see listed below, please inquire with our office.

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is typically performed after mastectomy in some breast cancer patients.  Reconstruction is an involved process that takes time to achieve the best cosmetic result possible.  Typically after the breast tissue is removed by a general surgeon the breast reconstruction takes place as either an immediate or delayed sub type.  In the immediate breast reconstruction patient the plastic surgeon places a tissue expander at the time of mastectomy.  In the delayed reconstruction patient the tissue expander is placed after the patient has healed some time after the mastectomy.
The tissue expander is filled with fluid weekly to achieve a pocket for the permanent implant to be placed.  This process can take up to several months.  When the pocket has formed the permanent implant is then placed.  At times nipple reconstruction is performed as well.  For more information you can visit the American Society of Plastic Surgery at www.plasticsurgery.org

Skin Cancer/Skin Lesions

We provide surgical procedures for all types of cancerous and non-cancerous lesions.  Utilizing our skill set as plastic surgeons with a referral from your primary doctor or dermatologist we will gladly evaluate and review your surgical needs.  If you have any other suspect lesions on the body or face we just ask that you check with your insurance company if we are a preferred provider.  We currently accept Health-First, Aetna, Cigna, and limited Medicare patients.  If you are unsure we ask that you call your insurance provider.

Breast Reduction Surgery

Although most often considered a cosmetic surgery, breast reduction surgery is sometimes considered a reconstructive surgery if the breast size causes significant medical problems.  Refer to the cosmetic surgery headings for more information.

Facial Trauma and Difficult Wound Reconstruction

In association with area hospitals and local physicians we are available on a limited basis to provide reconstructive surgical services in these areas.

Scar Evaluation

We are available for scar evaluation on a limited basis.  There is a one hundred dollar fee due at the time of the visit if you are referred by an attorney.  Many times scar care is deemed cosmetic by insurance carriers and you would be responsible for our basic consultation fee of twenty-five dollars to have the scar evaluated.  There are many treatment options available for many scars including but not limited to surgical excision, laser therapies, and steroid injections to name a few.