Mobile Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Dermatology - Mobile, AL

There has been a significant increase in cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States over the past two decades. The most common surgical procedure is breast augmentation, followed by rhinoplasty, liposuction, eyelid surgery, and abdominoplasty. The most common presenting complaint, however, is facial aging. Minimally invasive procedures such as fillers, Botox®, Retin-A®, chemical peels, and laser skin resurfacing are the most common procedures in the management of facial wrinkling and are becoming very popular. Males now account for 9% of all individuals seeking cosmetic surgery. There has also been an increase in younger people seeking cosmetic surgery operations and the majority of patients are between 40 and 54 years old (45%) .

Cosmetic surgery procedures are rarely covered by insurance companies and usually must be paid in full ahead of time. The costs of an operation include the surgeon’s fee, the operating room costs, and if required, the cost of a nurse or physician anesthetist, the cost of any implants, and the cost of an overnight hospital stay. The following chart shows surgeon’s fee for the most common cosmetic operations from the ASPS.

The reconstructive techniques of plastic surgery fill volumes of books, so it is difficult to summarize. Dr. Christopher Park and The Park Clinic are trained and experienced in reconstructing problems, either immediately or delayed. Dr. Park treats defects that are due to trauma, cancer, infection, and birth defects among other causes. He is skilled in evaluating a problem and determing the most suitable options for treatment. During the consultation, these options will be reviewed and as a team with Dr. Park, your treatment plan will be determined.