Wilmington Plastic Surgery & Med Spa

Antioxidants are important to maintaining healthy skin, as they provide protection from free radicals that can lead to cell dysfunction.

An arm lift (or Brachioplasty), performed by one of Wilmington Plastic Surgery’s world-class surgeons, can fix a drooping, sagging appearance in upper arms caused by fluctuations in weight, advancing age, and even heredity. Exercise may strengthen and improve the underlying muscle tone of the upp...

BOTOX® Cosmetic is the gold standard treatment to temporarily reduce or eliminate facial muscular lines and wrinkles, such as frown lines, crow's feet, and forehead creases. This simple, non-surgical treatment is administered by a highly trained Wilmington Plastic Surgery medical professional— a ...

A body lift, performed by one of Wilmington Plastic Surgery’s world-class surgeons, can improve the shape and tone of the body’s underlying tissue. With a body lift, excess fat and loose skin are removed to treat conditions caused, in part, by poor tissue elasticity. In addition, the procedure(s)...

Women considering breast enhancement have personal reasons for choosing Breast Augmentation Surgery (augmentation mammoplasty). They may be unsatisfied with the size or shape of their breasts, preferring a larger cup size for aesthetic reasons, or they may wish to reclaim their shape following pr...

For women whose breasts have lost their shape and firmness, excellent restorative results may be best accomplished through a breast lift surgery (mastopexy). Breasts are susceptible to the hormonal changes of puberty and pregnancy, weight gain and loss, and the normal pull of gravity as we age. T...

While not all women who lose one or both breasts to cancer or another condition feel the desire to have breast reconstructive surgery, many do. Every woman should decide what is right for her and not feel pressured to conform to anyone else’s ideal or standard. The very real emotional component o...

Although breast augmentation is the most sought-after form of cosmetic surgery, some women may desire breast reduction surgery, or reduction mammaplasty, because the size and weight of large breasts can cause great discomfort. Breast reduction surgery changes the size, position and volume of your...

If you are bothered by deep lines or other signs of aging in the brow region, a brow lift at Wilmington Plastic Surgery may be your key to a younger, more vibrant appearance. Our surgeons are highly skilled in brow lift surgery and can offer our patients a superior level of experience. A brow lif...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a medical condition that occurs when the median nerve— which runs from the forearm into the hand through a narrow, rigid passageway of ligament and bones (called the carpal tunnel)— becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. Pain, weakness and/or numbness may result. Nons...

Because chemical peels are medical treatments, you will first have a consultation with an aesthetician who is licensed by the state and continually receiving training to bring you the best care in the business. Based on the evaluation and your skin type, we will select from among the wide variety...

If you’re looking for a skincare treatment that offers high-quality results in a short timeframe, look no further than Dermal Infusion. Dermalinfusion is the new, high-tech way to exfoliate while simultaneously delivering skin-boosting serum. It can also reduce the appearance of fine lines and su...

Dermaplaning is a cosmetic facial treatment that uses a sterile blade to gently scrape away dead skin cells and fine hairs, leaving the skin smoother and brighter. It involves cleansing, a light exfoliation, and moisturizer or serum application.

Performed successfully for decades by Wilmington Plastic Surgery physicians, ear surgery, also known as otoplasty, can improve the shape, position or proportion of the ear, whether the undesired appearance occurred through natural development or as a result of an injury. Ears that protrude or see...

A surgical eyelid or blepharoplasty procedure is usually performed on adults who have healthy facial tissue and muscles, and realistic goals for improvement of the upper and/or lower eyelids and surrounding area. Wilmington Plastic Surgery physicians have performed this procedure on countless men...

A surgical facelift, or rhytidectomy, performed by one of Wilmington Plastic Surgery's board-certified surgeons, can improve visible signs of aging in the face, neck, and jawline. Rejuvenation procedures typically performed in conjunction with a facelift include a brow lift to correct a sagging o...

Growth factors are naturally occurring proteins in the skin that are lost as we age. Critical in skin repair, growth factors prevent collagen breakdown and signs of aging. If we are not replenishing the growth factors we lose, our skin will break down, causing lines and wrinkles to appear.

Wilmington Plastic Surgery’s hand specialists include one of southeastern North Carolina’s only surgeons who is board certified in the subspecialty. Hand reconstructive surgery can address many conditions—inherited and acquired—that can be unsightly, uncomfortable and restrictive in mobility. In ...

The Illuminize Peel rejuvenates the skin using newer-generation alpha-hydroxy acids. This offers a less irritating, non-invasive chemical peel with little to no downtime. Ideal for sun-damaged skin, fine lines and wrinkles, and uneven complexions, it will improve clarity, color, and skin texture,...

While many spas and other types of offices offer injectables, our patients express the added comfort of knowing Wilmington Plastic Surgery's aestheticians and nurses are highly skilled, trained, and experienced in these treatments, and our entire Skin Care MedSpa is supervised by three board-cert...

Whether you’re a man or woman, you can get rid of unsightly frown lines with the help of Jeuveau®. At Wilmington Plastic Surgery and Skin Care MedSpa, we begin the Jeuveau process by evaluating which areas require treatment. Next, our skincare professionals clean the skin before injecting Jeuveau...

As we age, the natural volume of youthful skin begins to diminish, leaving wrinkles and folds. It's a natural process, but that doesn't mean you have to sit back and let it happen. Juvéderm is made of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in your skin that adds volume and hydration, ke...

Juvéderm Volbella™ XC is the most recent addition to the collection--tailored to add subtle volume to the lips and smooth the appearance of vertival lip lines.

Juvéderm Vollure™ XC softens moderate to severe parentheses lines and wrinkles by adding volume to lines and wrinkles by adding volume to lines and wrinkles around your nose and mouth to produce subtle and long-lasting results for up to 18 months.

As we age, the natural volume of youthful skin begins to diminish, leaving wrinkles and folds. It's a natural process, but that doesn't mean you have to sit back and let it happen. Approved for use in late 2013, Juvéderm® VOLUMA™ XC with Lidocaine addresses facial droop and sag related to aging. ...

Lasers not only aid in reducing or stopping hair growth, they can often control or eliminate folliculitis (the inflammation and infection of hair follicles), a condition that causes unsightly redness, bumps and can sometimes result in scarring. Treatment areas for effective laser hair removal inc...

This youth-restoring treatment involves minimal downtime through a light resurfacing of skin. Your skin, tone, texture, and color will even out, leaving a healthy, youthful glow.

Wilmington Plastic Surgery, located in Wilmington North Carolina, Jacksonville North Carolina, and Whiteville North Carolina, is the region's only practice with the Sciton Joule, the world's most advanced laser. It's actually many lasers in one, and its unparalleled versatility allows Wilmington ...

Conventional liposuction techniques, such as tumescent and ultrasonic liposculpture, are used by Wilmington Plastic Surgery to remove greater amounts of fat. Smartlipo is appropriate for smaller areas and utilizes a tiny, one-millimeter cannula (or tube) that contains a laser fiber that is insert...

While it looks like a simple retractable pen, SkinPen® is actually a medical grade microneedling tool available to skincare professionals only. It is ideal for skin resurfacing, without burning, peeling and redness. It is especially useful in summer months, when patients wish to be outside and th...

Wilmington Plastic Surgery is pleased to offer nonsurgical and noninvasive Ultherapy, a revolutionary treatment that uses ultrasound and the body's own natural healing process to lift, tone and tighten loose skin on the brow, neck and under the chin. The only FDA-approved procedure to lift skin o...

Emsculpt’s innovative HIFEM technology works by causing the body’s muscles to rapidly contract and release. During the procedure, an Emsculpt paddle is placed on the area of focus and initiates a series of around 20,000 muscle contractions in just one 30-minute session. Your muscles will react al...

Non-surgical fat removal with CoolSculpting® from Wilmington Plastic Surgery is a breakthrough, FDA-cleared and noninvasive procedure that gently and effectively reduces fat in problem areas of the body that tend to be diet and exercise resistant. This results in noticeable, natural-looking fat r...

The OBAGI Radiance Peel is a chemical peel, composed of a unique blend of salicylic acid designed to exfoliate the skin and improve overall complexion.

Oxygen Treatments provide extra oxygen gas to improve breathing and circulation. A clinician delivers controlled oxygen through a mask or nasal cannula, monitoring comfort and health while the patient rests during the session.

RADIESSE™ Volumizing Filler stimulates the body to produce new collagen, which makes it ideal for correcting the signs of aging. It adds volume to the natural contours of the face and is effective at restoring a youthful appearance in hands, as well— without invasive surgery. RADIESSE™ is so effe...

The Rejuvenize Peel by Skin Medica penetrates deep into the surface layers of the skin and begins working almost instantly. It is specifically formulated to provide the most dramatic results possible. This peel aggressively treats sun damage, melasma, acne scarring and fine wrinkles in as little ...

Retinoids are essential in skin rejuvenation. With age, our cellular turnover process slows down and we begin holding onto dead skin cells, causing our complexion to look dull. Retinoids can restore that “dewy,” luminous, youthful look to your skin.

Many new products and procedures that are highly effective at eliminating or reducing the appearance of scars are now available. Wilmington Plastic Surgery offers a full range, as well as the expertise to safely and effectively employ them.

Specialty products are necessary for treating skin conditions that are fully or partially caused by age and/or hormonal factors. These include brown spots, acne, sun damage and melasma.

Sunscreen containing zinc oxide is the only product that blocks the sun's most damaging rays. UVA rays make up 95% of the sun's rays and are responsible for skin cancer and aging.

Thigh lifts are not intended strictly for the removal of excess fat, however, as liposuction alone can remove excess fat deposits where skin has good elasticity and is able to naturally conform to new body contours. In cases where skin elasticity is poor, a combination of liposuction and thigh li...

Wilmington Plastic Surgery surgeons are extremely skilled and accomplished at tummy tuck surgeries, and we customize our approach to every patient’s individual concerns. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, from Wilmington Plastic Surgery, can restore weakened or separated muscles, creating an abdomi...

Wilmington Plastic Surgery is pleased to offer nonsurgical and noninvasive Ultherapy, a revolutionary treatment that uses ultrasound and the body's own natural healing process to lift, tone, and tighten loose skin on the brow, neck, and under the chin. Wilmington Plastic Surgery is pleased to off...

This treatment from Skin Medica can turn your skin around in 3-6 peels. Utilizing a powerful formula of various, highly effective acids, this peel helps fight the damage (lines and wrinkles) caused by age and sun exposure. Used on all skin tones and complexions, it treats a range of pigment chang...