Cosmetic Procedures & Treatments

Surgical cosmetic procedures

Dr. Merrick is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and a proud member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). While his surgical expertise is top-of-the-line, he considers his relationship with his patients to be just as important. That means being an active partner in the surgical process. From initial consult to follow-up care, Dr. Merrick and his staff are committed to making sure each patient feels comfortable and knowledgeable about their procedure and their overall health. Below is a list of the services that we provide - just roll over each for a brief description of the procedure.

• Breast Reduction

  Reduction of breast size and breast lift by surgery.

• Abdominoplasty

  A surgical procedure, also known as tummy tuck, to correct the apron of excess skin hanging over your abdomen.

• Breast Augmentation

  Also known as augmentation mammaplasty; breast enlargement by surgery.

• Blepharoplasty (upper/lower)

  Eyelid surgery to improve the appearance of upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both.

• Body contouring after massive weight loss

  A procedure done after massive weightloss, this improves the shape and tone of your underlying tissue that supports fat and skin and removes excess sagging fat and skin.

• Brachioplasty

  A surgical procedure, also known as arm lift, to correct sagging of the upper arms.

• Breast reconstruction/revision

  Breast reconstruction is achieved through several plastic surgery techniques that attempt to restore a breast to near normal shape, appearance and size following mastectomy.

• Brow lift

  A surgical procedure to correct a low-positioned or sagging brow. It smoothes furrows across the forehead and between the brows.

• Buttock lift
• Face lift

  Also called a Rhytidectomy, corrects sagging facial skin, jowls and loose skin on the neck.

• Facial aging
• Lip augmentation

  A cosmetic procedure that involves injecting a dermal filler into the lip to add volume.

• Mastopexy

  Also known as a breast lift, surgery raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour.

• Neck Lift

  A surgical procedure, also known as facelift, to reduce sagging of the mid-face, jowls and neck.

• Panniculectomy

  A surgical procedure to remove hanging fat and skin after massive weight loss.

• Rhinoplasty

  Nose surgery that is sometimes referred to as "nose reshaping" or a "nose job." It can improve the appearance and proportion of your nose, or correct a breathing problem associate with the nose.

• Scar revision

  Scar revision can include anything from topical treatments to surgery and is meant to minimize a scar so that it is more consistent with your surrounding skin tone and texture.

• Thigh lift

  A thigh lift reshapes the thighs by reducing excess skin, and in some cases fat, resulting in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours of the thighs and lower body.

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