University of Virginia Plastic Surgery
650 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 200, 2nd Floor
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Phone: (434) 924-5078
Location Hours: Monday–Friday | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Tummy Tuck After Pregnancy: How Long Should You Wait?

Post-pregnancy is one of the most popular times to opt for a tummy tuck. But how soon is too soon? What is the best timing? As highly trained and experienced plastic surgeons, we strive to help women enjoy confidence-boosting transformations in the safest fashion possible. Part of this commitment is providing information about the right …

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How To Prepare for Liposuction Surgery in 4 Easy Steps

Our liposuction patients from Charlottesville, Richmond, and beyond are often excited in the days before surgery. They’re eager to get rid of their unwanted fat and enjoy a new, beautifully sculpted body.   However, surgery is a major decision that often involves a bit of planning, even when you’re mentally jumping ahead to the results you’ll enjoy. Luckily, preparing for your procedure and …

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Considering a Tummy Tuck? Here’s What You Need To Know

A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery that targets excess skin, stretched muscles, and fatty tissue along the abdomen. It is commonly performed after pregnancy or significant weight loss. During a tummy tuck at our Charlottesville practice, loose skin and underlying fat are removed and abdominal muscles are surgically repaired …

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Liposuction: Common Options Explained

It is not uncommon to have areas of unwanted fat that don't respond to diet and exercise. The solution? Liposuction at our Charlottesville location to get rid of this fat for good. When performed on the right candidates (men and women who are at or near their ideal body weight), the procedure can help improve the …

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When It Comes to Breast Augmentation, Proportion Is Key

Women considering a plastic surgery procedure such as breast augmentation near Charlottesville, VA, often feel a combination of excitement and uncertainty. The decision to undergo breast augmentation is a significant one and patients often express concerns about life after the procedure. Our team of plastic surgeons at UVA Plastic Surgery understands adjusting to a new …

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How To Prepare for Plastic Surgery in Charlottesville, VA (Updated 2024)

When considering plastic surgery, knowing how to prepare for the day can play a key role in your experience. Once you create a treatment plan with a plastic surgeon at UVA Plastic Surgery in Charlottesville, Virginia, there are several helpful steps you can take to make sure your surgery, recovery, and results exceed your expectations. 1. …

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Mommy Makeover: 1 Surgery, 1 Dramatic Change

Many people are familiar with the term “mommy makeover”—a phrase that refers to combining multiple plastic surgery procedures such as breast augmentation and tummy tuck in Charlottesville, VA.  And while most of my clients understand the aesthetic benefits of having 2 or more procedures performed at the same time, they still have lingering questions, concerns, …

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Owning It: Choose How Open To Be About Your Facelift

Even though many celebrities seem to have no problem these days acknowledging that they're getting everything from BOTOX® Cosmetic to breast implants, not everyone is comfortable with sharing their experiences with getting cosmetic procedures. That is often especially true for our facelift patients in Charlottesville, VA, who want to be more discreet. Discretion is perfectly …

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How Do You Choose the Best Plastic Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA? (Updated 2024)

When it comes to getting the best results for your aesthetic goals, choosing the right procedure is only part of the story. Choosing the best plastic surgeon, whether here in Charlottesville, Virginia, or elsewhere, is potentially more important, as the right surgeon will work with you to develop a surgical plan that's completely tailored to your needs. …

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