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Abdomen
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Does this sound familiar? You strive for a flat tummy through diet and exercise. You have managed to get your weight close to normal, yet still your skin is loose and sagging. You may be a candidate for abdominoplasty. The result is apparent almost immediately. A consultation with Dr Dowden will help determine whether you are a candidate for abdominoplasty, and educate you about the procedure in a non-pressured environment. Abdominoplasty combines well with other procedures.
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Abdominal Liposuction (Liposculpture)
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Improving body contour can enhance your self esteem and present a picture of good health and vitality. For many people some areas of the body are simply resistant to dieting and exercise, perhaps on an inherited basis. Liposuction may be an answer to your problem of localized excess fat. It permanently removes excess fat cells. Dr Dowden will review with you those areas gifted by heredity which you want to slim and reshape through liposuction. Ideal Candidate:
Normal weight with isolated fatty areas
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Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
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You strive for a flat tummy. Your weight is close to normal, you exercise and still your skin is loose and sagging. You may want to consider a tummytuck. Results are apparent almost immediately, and the excess skin is gone forever. A consultation with Dr Dowden will educate you about this procedure in a non-pressured atmosphere. This procedure combines well with other operations, such as liposuction or breast augmentation, particularly the through-the-navel or transumbilical method (TUBA).ases. Ideal Candidate:
Protruding abdomen; excess fat and skin; weak abdominal muscles
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Adjustable Breast Implants
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Breast implants help a woman achieve the body proportions she seeks. In special situations, Dr Dowden may advise using implants that permit volume adjustment in the office without more surgery - the adjustable breast implants. At your consultation with Dr Dowden, he will assess your specific goals, your options, and review the latest methods for placement of breast implants of all types. Dr Dowden has been using adjustable implants for more than 20 years, with an extremely high success rate. Ideal Candidate:
Small, disproportionate breasts
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Arm Lifts (Brachioplasty)
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It can be frustrating to have exercised, dieted and reached your goal weight, yet still have areas that have not changed much. You may be left with loose skin hanging from your upper arms, making your arms appear flabby- when they are not. Sometimes liposuction alone can greatly improve the arm contours, sometimes removal of excess arm skin is required. Dr Dowden will evaluate and discuss with you ways to try to reach your goals. Ideal Candidate:
Excess skin and fat on underside of arm
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Arm Liposuction
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
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Sometimes the problem with the arm contour is excess fat, not excess skin. Liposuction may be the way to remove those excess localized fat deposits. Your consultation with Dr Dowden will include an evaluation of your areas of concern and a review with you of where the inconspicuous small incisions for your liposuction procedure would be hidden. Dr Dowden brings to this procedure over 20 years of experience and skill with both the tumescent technique and the ultrasonic methods. Ideal Candidate:
Normal weight with isolated fatty areas
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Body Contouring
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You've exercised, dieted and reached your goal weight, and you feel fit and well. Despite this you still have either areas of localized excess fat, or excess lax skin, or both, especially if you have lost a great deal of weight. With over 20 years of experience in body contouring, Dr Dowden will evaluate with you those areas that now are disproportionate, and determine which procedures may be beneficial to you. Ideal Candidate:
Skin laxity without significant fat deposits
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Body Lift
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You've exercised, dieted and reached your goal weight, having lost a very large amount of weight. You may feel fit and well, but folds of excess stretched skin can be quite aggravating. You may have inherited skin with poor elasticity, which only makes matters worse, hardly a reward for the hard work of losing weight. With over 20 years of experience in body lifting procedures, Dr Dowden will evaluate with you those areas to determine which types of lifting procedures would be best for you. Ideal Candidate:
Skin laxity without significant fat deposits
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BOTOX® Injections Treatment
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Sometimes the way we appear to others does not reflect the way feel inside. Perhaps you have deep frown creases or lines between your eyebrown, which may make you seem to be frowning or angry when you are not. Your friends may even have commented about it. Botox injections prevent the muscle contractions that cause the creases, and then the skin can have a chance to heal and smooth out. Dr Dowden will review with you this temporary non-surgical treatment which requires no down time. Ideal Candidate:
Frown lines and crow's feet
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Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
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A woman's breasts may be smaller than she wants she may be tired of the difficulty fitting clothing. If you have this problem perhaps you should consider breast implants. Dr Dowden has over 20 years of experience with implants, and uses the latest Rapid Recovery techniques, and the No-Touch methods, to minimize down-time. Whether you are interested in salt-water or silicone gel implants, in front of or behind the pectoral muscles, at your consultation Dr Dowden will review all your options. Ideal Candidate:
Small, disproportionate breasts
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Breast Implant Revision
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Problems after breast augmentation are rare when the procedure is performed by a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic surgery. Many breast implants are put in by unqualified doctors, with results that fall short of the desired goals. Dr Dowden has more than 20 years of experience correcting such situations by revision surgery. If you feel you need an opinion and expert guidance, a consultation with Dr Dowden will help guide you in the decision-making process. Ideal Candidate:
Small, disproportionate breasts
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Breast Lift Surgery
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An appealing breast has a balance between the volume of the tissues, and the skin containing those tissues. When there is an excess of skin out of proportion with the breast tissue volume, the result is a relaxed or even drooping breast. You may want to consider a breast lift (mastopexy) to help restore that uplifted more youthful look, and to help improve your self image and confidence. A consultation with Dr Dowden is the first step towards a better breast shape. Ideal Candidate:
Sagging, poorly shaped breasts
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Breast Reconstruction Surgery
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
If you have had a mastectomy, you may be interested in taking the next step towards regaining what was lost. You may want to consider one of the many options for breast reconstruction. The reconstructive process can be a very positive factor in a woman's full recovery. Start with a consultation and learn your choices. Based upon his extensive experience with all methods of breast reconstruction, Dr Dowden will counsel and guide you through the process. Ideal Candidate:
Small, disproportionate breasts
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Breast Reduction Surgery
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Are you a woman whose breasts are overly large? Perhaps the weight is causing discomfort, back neck or shoulder pain, under breast rashes, and the problem may even be impairing your ability to lead a normal active life. You may be greatly restricted in the types of clothing you can wear. Dr Dowden has extensive experience in breast reduction, will evaluate your problem, and discuss with you the methods to help end physical difficulties as well as the self-consciousness you may be feeling. Ideal Candidate:
Sagging, poorly shaped breasts
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Breast Symmetry
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Only one woman in a thousand has equal breasts, and some womens breasts are more than one or two cup sizes different. If you have this problem you likely have great trouble finding bras, clothes and you are always conscious of the difference in each side. If that is you, you are probably tired of stuffing one side of your bra to match the other. During your consultation with Dr Dowden you will learn you have several options and he will guide you thru this most personal decision. Ideal Candidate:
Sagging, poorly shaped breasts
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Brow Lift (Forehead Lift)
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Do friends seem to think that you look tired or sad yet you know you are not? You may feel great, yet your upper eyelids and eyebrow region appear to tell a different story. A too-relaxed forehead can cause a tired, stern or sad appearance, and makes it seem that there is too much upper eyelid skin. It may be possible to regain your fresh look through a browlift. At consultation with Dr Dowden you will learn about this short-scar procedure to give you a more relaxed and refreshed appearance. Ideal Candidate:
Sagging, low eyebrows, forehead creases, frown lines
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Buttock Lift (Brazilian Butt Lift)
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Although Dr Dowden has been doing this procedure for many years, it has only recently become a focus of media attention. Exercise does not always produce a well-defined rounded buttock contour. Using liposuction, fat is removed from other areas of the body that can spare it, and then carefully transferred by injection to augment the buttocks. At your consultation, Dr Dowden will discuss with you the latest fat transfer techniques and review with you how best to try to achieve your goals.
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Buttocks Augmentation (Fat Injections)
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The buttock area can be deficient in fat amout from a variety of causes. Dr. Dowden has been performing fat grafting by injections to various parts of the body since 1983, and for the buttock since 2002. Augmenting the contour of the buttocks (the so-called "Brazilian Butt Lift") with fat is much easier for the patient than putting in a buttock implant, and has a short recovery time.
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Cellulite Treatment
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We all know the cellulite look, but not everyone knows that cellulite is not a distinctly different type of fat. It is simply an excess of fat bulging outward, in the same way that a mattress has bulges and dimples. After diet and exercise have done all they can, it may be time to consider reducing the fat amount further through liposuction. During your consultation Dr Dowden will discuss with you whether liposuction would be appropriate for you, and what steps you should take in preparation. Ideal Candidate:
Dimpled thighs and buttocks
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Chin Augmentation (Implants)
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
Through either heredity or development your chin may be smaller than you feel it should be. You may want a somewhat more prominent and more defined chin. Dr Dowden will evaluate this area for you, discuss your goals, and give you the available options to produce a chin shape more in harmony with your entire face. Ideal Candidate:
Receding chin
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Circumferential Abdominoplasty
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
You may need an abdominoplasty to remove excess skin in the front, but sometimes there is also excess skin around the sides and the back. You may need to consider having removal of the excess skin all the way around circumferentially. Dr Dowden will evaluate with you those areas of excess skin, and will discuss with you all your options.
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Cohesive Gel Breast Implants
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Women considering breast implants have a great many choices. One of the options you would have would be the choice of either saline or silicone implants, and both have their advantages and disadvantages. All current silicone-filled breast implants are "cohesive" which means they are semi-solid, not liquid. At your consultation with Dr Dowden, he will review with you all the options and methods: saline, silicone, round, teardrop, smooth, textured, over/under the muscle.
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Collagen Injection Treatments
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The fine facial creases that appear as we go through life can cause us to look older than we really are. Perhaps you have noticed such lines and wrinkles, and want to look into doing something about them. One option is injection of fillers, liquids or gels that plump out those fine lines. One of these substances is actual FDA-approved collagen. At consultation with Dr Dowden, all the alternatives will be reviewed with you, including their applications, effects and duration. Ideal Candidate:
Desire fullness around lips, cheeks, and facial folds
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Cosmetic BOTOX®
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
Those pesky frown lines between the eyebrows can make it seem that you are scowling when you are not, because your scowling muscles are working overtime, so your skin does not have a chance to heal those creases. Botox is the FDA-approved non-surgical treatment that can temporarily (in some cases permanently) reduce those frown lines between the brows, and also at the corners of your eyes. Dr Dowden will review this remarkable treatment with you and its application to help your problem.
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Cosmetic Laser Procedures
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
Time is unkind to our skin, and it can resemble crepe-paper, with permanent fine wrinkling. Sunlight, chemicals, nicotine or just the passage of time may have take their toll on your skin. The laser is ideal for smoothing out such finely wrinkled skin, and the laser can actually tighten the collagen layer of your skin - giving back to you more youthful appearing skin. During your consultation with Dr Dowden he will review with you how the laser might be appropriate for your skin.
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Cosmetic Surgery of the Body
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
Let's say that you have exercised diligently, and dieted faithfully, and finally reached your goal weight. Yet still you may have areas that have not changed as you expected, and you are not happy about some of your contours. Your treatment options include removal of fat by liposuction, and the removal of excess skin by various skin-tightening procedures. Your consultation with Dr Dowden will include an evaluation of your areas of concern and a discussion of how best to treat them for you.
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Cosmetic Surgery of the Face
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
The bewildering array of options used to treat the many problems that people experience with all the different parts of the face can be confusing. Botox, Browlift, Blepharoplasty, Facelift, Chin augmentation, Liposuction, Rhinoplasty, Laser resurfacing, and Otoplasty all have their role. Dr Dowden has extensive experience with all these methods, and at your consultation will discuss with you what might be best to help you achieve your personal goals with the quickest recovery possible.
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Delayed Breast Reconstruction Tissue Expander
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
Women who have had mastectomy encounter many difficulties, and may choose to have breast reconstruction. One of the many methods is the use of an adjustable expander that can be slowly enlarged by injection in the office. Dr Dowden brings to this procedure the extensive experience aquired during his many years as the Head of the Section of Breast Plastic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, and at your consultation will review with you all of the options available to help you achieve your goals.
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Deviated septum surgery
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Do you experience chronic blockage of the air passage of the nose? Possibly you have a curved or deviated septum, that thin wall separating the left nasal passage from the right. Some people need "septoplasty", the correction of that curved septum to improve their breathing. With over 20 years of experience with both primary and secondary cases of rhinoplasty and septoplasty, Dr Dowden will evaluate your concerns and review your options to help improve any such impaired breathing.
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Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
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Everyone is an individual, yet most of us do not want to look unusual or extremely different. Prominent ears standing out too far from the head, either on yourself or your child, may be the focus for unwanted attention or comments and can be emotionally bothersome. Otoplasty is the operation performed to reshape the ear. Dr Dowden has over 20 years experience with the correction of prominent ears, and will evaluate your or your child's condition and recommend the best approach and timing. Ideal Candidate:
Protruding or disproportionate ears
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Endoscopic Cosmetic Surgery
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
The advanced technology of miniature video cameras and fiberoptics has revolutionized surgery. Using the endoscopic techniques permits excellent results through tiny incisions, and leads to faster recovery. Dr Dowden brings to patients his extensive skills and experience with all manner of endoscopic plastic surgery, including endoscopic brow-lift, endoscopic face-lift, endoscopic breast implants via the underarm and via the navel ('TUBA' procedure), and will review them with you.
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Endoscopic Forehead Lift
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
Do your friends think you look tired or sad when you are not? A too-relaxed forehead can cause such a tired, stern or sad appearance, and can even make it seem that there is excessive upper eyelid skin. It may be possible to regain your fresh look through a browlift, performed endoscopically through tiny incisions behind the hairline. At consultation with Dr Dowden you will learn whether this could give you back a more relaxed and refreshed appearance with minimal recovery time.
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Endoscopic Plastic Surgery
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
The advanced technology of miniature video cameras and fiberoptics has revolutionized surgery. Using the endoscopic techniques permits excellent results through tiny incisions, and leads to faster recovery. Dr Dowden brings to patients his extensive skills and experience with all manner of endoscopic plastic surgery, including endoscopic brow-lift, endoscopic face-lift, endoscopic breast implants via the underarm and via the navel ('TUBA' procedure), and will review them with you.
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Endoscopic Plastic Surgery of the Face
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
The advanced technology of miniature video cameras and fiberoptics has revolutionized surgery, permitting excellent results through tiny incisions, and leads to faster recovery. Dr Dowden brings to patients his extensive skills and experience with all manner of endoscopic plastic surgery of the face. He will evaluate your problem to see if endoscopic surgery could help give you a more relaxed and refreshed appearance with minimal scarring and recovery time.
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Eye Lid Lift Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
Being the focus of the face, your eyes draw attention and convey expression and mood. If your eyelids have excess skin or puffiness, it will make you seem to be more tired or sad than you really are. Eyelid lift may be the appropriate correction for your condition. At a consultation with Dr Dowden you will discuss your options in achieving a more youthful and energetic appearance, with a quick recovery and minimal discomfort. Ideal Candidate:
excess fat, wrinkled, drooping skin of upper eyelids; bags, puffiness under eyes
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Face Lift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
Perhaps the skin laxity of your face has caused you some concern. Dr Dowden will evaluate your skin and discuss the pros and cons of the the different types of face lift with you, including the S-lift, the FeatherLift", Thread-lift", the Lifestyle-lift", the Quicklift", the SMACS-lift, and the endoscopic face lift. He will evaluate your situation to determine which method might be best to help you achieve a more relaxed and refreshed appearance with minimal scarring and recovery time. Ideal Candidate:
Loose skin, deep lines, wrinkles, jowls
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Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Years Performed: 20 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
The bewildering array of options used to treat the many problems that people experience with all the different parts of the face can be confusing. Botox, Browlift, Blepharoplasty, Facelift, Chin augmentation, Liposuction, Rhinoplasty, Laser resurfacing, and Otoplasty all have their role. Dr Dowden has extensive experience with all these methods, and at your consultation will discuss with you what might be best to help you achieve your personal goals with the quickest recovery possible.
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Facial Liposuction
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
Sometimes the problems with the appearance of the face result not so much from excess skin, but from extra fat deposits of the cheeks or the area under the chin, even when the persons overall weight is normal. If you have these problem areas, perhaps liposuction might be right for you. Dr Dowden has been performing liposuction of the face for over 20 years, and at your consultation will determine whether it is a step you should consider taking to help you achieve the defined features you seek. Ideal Candidate:
Normal weight with isolated fatty areas
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Fat Injections
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
Perhaps through heredity or weight loss you have areas that are actually deficient in fat and not well proportioned. It may be appropriate to consider transferring fat from an area that can spare it, into the area that needs it, such as cheeks, lips, breasts, thighs, or buttocks. Dr Dowden will discuss with you the latest in fat transference techniques,and will review with you reaching your goal of looking better and feeling better about that area that bothers you. Ideal Candidate:
Frown lines, crow's feet, nasolabial folds
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FeatherLift® (Feather Lift)
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
Perhaps the skin laxity of your face has caused you some concern. Dr Dowden will evaluate your skin and discuss the pros and cons of the the different types of face lift with you, including the S-lift, the FeatherLift", Thread-lift", the Lifestyle-lift", the Quicklift", the SMACS-lift, and the endoscopic face lift. He will evaluate your situation to determine which method might be best to help you achieve a more relaxed and refreshed appearance with minimal scarring and recovery time. Ideal Candidate:
sagging or drooping skin around jowls, eyes, neck, or brow
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Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
Various things can lead to excessive enlargement of the male breast, called gynecomastia, and if the condition does not resolve with weight loss it is unlikely to correct itself. It can be difficult to hide and extremely embarrassing to the man who has it. Surgery will involve removing excess breast tissue, fat, and possibly skin. Dr Dowden brings to this procedure the knowledge acquired from over 20 years of experience with correction of gynecomastia, using both direct excision and liposuction. Ideal Candidate:
Enlarged male breasts
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Immediate Breast Reconstruction Tissue Expander
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
Women facing mastectomy may choose to have breast reconstruction begun during the same operation. One of the many methods is the use of an adjustable tissue expander, which after healing can be slowly enlarged by injection in the office. Dr Dowden brings to this procedure the extensive experience aquired during his many years as the Head of the Section of Breast Plastic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, and at your consultation will review with you all the options to help you achieve your goals.
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Inverted Nipple Repair
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
Some women have a troubling condition known as inverted nipple, in which the nipple is indented or pulled inwards. This is usually hereditary or developmental. (If a nipple that has never been inverted suddenly starts inverting, that is a different condition, and must be brought to the attention of a doctor.) With over 20 years of experience correcting inverted nipples through tiny incisions, Dr Dowden will be able to evaluate your condition and suggest possible treatments for you.
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Juvederm tm
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
The fine facial creases that appear as we go through life can cause us to look older than we really are. Perhaps you have noticed such lines and wrinkles, and want to look into doing something about them. One option is injection of fillers, liquids or gels that plump out those fine lines. One of these substances is FDA-approved Juvederm. At consultation with Dr Dowden, all the alternatives will be reviewed with you, including their applications, effects and duration.
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Laser Skin Resurfacing
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
Time is unkind to our skin, and it can resemble crepe-paper, with permanent fine wrinkling. Sunlight, chemicals, nicotine or just the passage of time may have take their toll on your skin. The laser is ideal for smoothing out such finely wrinkled skin, and the laser can actually tighten the collagen layer of your skin - giving back to you more youthful appearing skin. During your consultation with Dr Dowden he will review with you how the laser might be appropriate for your skin. Ideal Candidate:
Fair, non-oily skin; sun-damaged facial skin, wrinkles around mouth and eyes, acne scars
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Laser Skin Tightening
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
Time is unkind to our skin, and it can resemble crepe-paper, with permanent fine wrinkling. Sunlight, chemicals, nicotine or just the passage of time may have take their toll on your skin. The laser is ideal for smoothing out such finely wrinkled skin, and the laser can actually tighten the collagen layer of your skin - giving back to you more youthful appearing skin. During your consultation with Dr Dowden he will review with you how the laser might be appropriate for your skin.
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Lip Augmentation
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
Do you find that your upper or lower lip seems to lack fullness? Your heredity, your familial traits or the passage of time may have left your lips thinner and less distinct, and you want a fuller more pouty lip shape. Dr Dowden will discuss with you the latest techniques, including Collagen, Restylane, Juvederm, fat transfer, and dermis grafts to plump out the lips. He will review with you reaching your goal of looking and feeling better about your lips. Ideal Candidate:
Thin lips
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Lipoplasty (Liposuction Surgery)
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
You've exercised, dieted and finally reached your goal weight. Still you have areas that have not improved as you had expected, perhaps on an hereditary basis. If this describes you, then you may want to consider liposuction to reduce your localized excess fat deposits. Dr Dowden has over 20 years of experience and skill with both the tumescent technique and the ultrasonic methods, and at your consultation will evaluate your areas of concern to see if liposuction is right for you. Ideal Candidate:
Normal weight with isolated fatty areas
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Liposuction Surgery (Lipoplasty)
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
You've exercised, dieted and finally reached your goal weight. Still you have areas that have not improved as you had expected, perhaps on an hereditary basis. If this describes you, then you may want to consider liposuction to reduce your localized excess fat deposits. Dr Dowden has over 20 years of experience and skill with both the tumescent technique and the ultrasonic methods, and at your consultation will evaluate your areas of concern to see if liposuction is right for you. Ideal Candidate:
Normal weight with isolated fatty areas
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Lower Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
Your eyes should be the focus of attention and they convey expression. If your lower eyelids have excess skin or puffiness, that can make you appear tired even when you are not. During a lower lid blepharoplasty, excessive wrinkled skin is removed, and the extra fat removed or redistributed. At your consultation with Dr Dowden you will discuss your options to help achieve a more youthful and energetic appearance of your lower eyelids. Ideal Candidate:
excess fat, wrinkled, drooping skin of upper eyelids; bags, puffiness under eyes
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Male Liposuction
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
You've worked out, dieted and reached your goal weight. Still you have areas that have not improved as you had expected, especially around the beltline. If this describes you, then you may want to consider liposuction to reduce your localized excess fat deposits. Dr Dowden has over 20 years of experience and skill with both the tumescent technique and the ultrasonic methods for men, and at your consultation will evaluate your areas of concern to see if liposuction is right for you. Ideal Candidate:
Normal weight with isolated fatty areas
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Mid Face Lift
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
Perhaps the skin laxity of your face has caused you some concern. Dr Dowden will evaluate your skin and discuss the pros and cons of the the different types of face lift with you, including the S-lift, the FeatherLift", Thread-lift", the Lifestyle-lift", the Quicklift", the SMACS-lift, and the endoscopic face lift. He will evaluate your situation to determine which method might be best to help you achieve a more relaxed and refreshed appearance with minimal scarring and recovery time.
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Neck Lift
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
Perhaps the skin laxity of your neck, or prominent vertical bands or cords, has caused you some concern. Dr Dowden will evaluate your condition and discuss the pros and cons of the the different procedures to tighten the neck skin, decrease the fat, and reduce the vertical bands that are so troubling. He will evaluate your situation to determine which methods might be best to help you achieve a more youthful appearance with minimal scarring and recovery time. Ideal Candidate:
Loose skin, deep lines, wrinkles, jowls
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Neck Liposuction
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
Perhaps you have exercised, dieted and reached your goal weight. Yet still you find that there is excess fat localized to the part of the neck under the chin, which may be due in part to heredity. Your consultation with Dr Dowden will include an evaluation of your area of concern and determination of whether liposuction may be beneficial to you. He will show you where the tiny incisions will be placed for concealment, and will discuss the normally brief recovery period. Ideal Candidate:
Normal weight with isolated fatty areas
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Nipple Inversion Surgery
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
Some women have a troubling condition known as inverted nipple, in which the nipple is indented or pulled inwards. This is usually hereditary or developmental. (If a nipple that has never been inverted suddenly starts inverting, that is a different condition, and must be brought to the attention of a doctor.) With over 20 years of experience correcting inverted nipples through tiny incisions, Dr Dowden will be able to evaluate your condition and suggest possible treatments for you.
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Nipple Reconstruction Surgery
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
As part of the process of breast reconstruction, the final step is rebuilding a nipple-areolar complex to truly create a reconstructed breast. You may be interested in taking that next step towards regaining what was lost. Start with a consultation and learn your choices. Dr Dowden will counsel and guide you through the process, which is nearly always outpatient surgery with a very fast recovery.
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Prophylactic Mastectomy
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
In highly specific situations in which it has been determined that a woman is at very high risk for developing breast cancer, the medical advice may be that she should consider preventive removal of all the breast tissue, which is then followed by immediate breast reconstruction. Based upon his more than 20 years of experience with prophylactic mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction, Dr Dowden can counsel patients about all the factors involved in this difficult decision.
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Quick Lift (facelift)
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
Perhaps the skin laxity of your face has caused you some concern. Dr Dowden will evaluate your skin and discuss the pros and cons of the the different types of face lift with you, including the S-lift, the FeatherLift", Thread-lift", the Lifestyle-lift", the Quicklift", the SMACS-lift, and the endoscopic face lift. He will evaluate your situation to determine which method might be best to help you achieve a more relaxed and refreshed appearance with minimal scarring and recovery time.
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Restylane® Injection
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The fine facial creases that appear as we go through life can cause us to look older than we really are. Perhaps you have noticed such lines and wrinkles, and want to look into doing something about them. One option is injection of fillers, liquids or gels that plump out those fine lines. One of these substances is FDA-approved Restylane. At consultation with Dr Dowden, all the alternatives will be reviewed with you, including their applications, effects and duration. Ideal Candidate:
Moderate to severe facial wrinkles or folds
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Rhinoplasty (Nose Job, Nose Surgery)
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
The nose is our most prominent facial feature, and some patients are bothered by the shape, the size, or both. The aspects that you might find unfavorable could be the result of heredity, previous surgery, or trauma. With more than 20 years experience in both primary and secondary rhinoplasty, Dr Dowden will start you on the path to finding out if rhinoplasty could be a good option for you. Ideal Candidate:
Nose too large, wide, or tip needs reshaping
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S-Lift Face Lift
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
Perhaps the skin laxity of your face has caused you some concern. Dr Dowden will evaluate your skin and discuss the pros and cons of the the different types of face lift with you, including the S-lift, the FeatherLift", Thread-lift", the Lifestyle-lift", the Quicklift", the SMACS-lift, and the endoscopic face lift. He will evaluate your situation to determine which method might be best to help you achieve a more relaxed and refreshed appearance with minimal scarring and recovery time.
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Saline Breast Implant Registry
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Since 1978 Dr. Dowden has meticulously maintained a registry of all his breast implant patients, both saline and silicone types. All patients who receive breast implants will be included in his confidential registry.
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Scar Revision / Scar Repair
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Although scars cannot be totally eradicated without any trace, there are many treatments and steps that can be done to improve unsightly scars. Some steps may require operation, other steps may not. At your consultation, Dr Dowden will apply his more than 20 year experience with both primary and secondary scarring cases to determine if scar revision would be likely to improve your scars.
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Secondary Breast Reconstruction (Problem Cases)
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You feel that your breasts don't look the way you expected them to after your breast reconstruction, and your plastic surgeon has said no more could be done. Perhaps you feel you need a second opinion and expert guidance concerning your options. You want to understand the problem, why it occurred, and what all of your options are. You want back your self confidence in all situations and surroundings. A consultation with Dr Dowden will help to guide you in the decision making process.
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Silicone breast implants
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
Women considering breast implants have a great many choices. One of the options you would have is the choice of either saline or silicone implants, and both have their advantages and disadvantages. All current silicone-filled breast implants are "cohesive" which means they are semi-solid, not liquid. At your consultation with Dr Dowden, he will review with you all the options and methods: saline, silicone, round, teardrop, smooth, textured, over/under the muscle. Ideal Candidate:
Small, disproportionate breasts
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Skin Injection Treatments
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
The fine facial creases that appear as we go through life can cause us to look older than we really are. Perhaps you have noticed such lines and wrinkles, and want to look into doing something about them. One option to plump out those fine lines is injection of fat from elsewhere on your body, and another is injection of fillers. At consultation with Dr Dowden, all the FDA-approved temporary treatments alternatives will be reviewed with you, including Collagen, Restylane, and Juvederm.
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Structural Fat Grafting
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
Perhaps through heredity or weight loss you have areas that are actually deficient in fat and not well proportioned. It may be appropriate to consider transferring fat from an area that can spare it, into the area that needs it, such as cheeks, lips, breasts, thighs, or buttocks. Dr Dowden will discuss with you the latest in structural fat grafting techniques, and will review with you reaching your goal of looking better and feeling better about that area that bothers you. Ideal Candidate:
scarring, wrinkles, sunkeness, or sagging skin
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Thigh Lift
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
You've exercised, dieted and reached your goal weight, having lost a very large amount of weight. You may feel fit and well, but folds of excess sagging thigh skin can be quite aggravating. You may have inherited skin with poor elasticity, which only makes matters worse, hardly a reward for the hard work of losing weight. With over 20 years of experience in thigh lift procedures, Dr Dowden will evaluate those areas with you to determine whether thigh lift might be a consideration for you. Ideal Candidate:
Loose, excess skin
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Thigh Liposculpture
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
You've exercised, dieted and finally reached your goal weight. Yet your thighs still have not slimmed down as much as you had expected, perhaps on an hereditary basis. If this describes you, then you may want to consider liposuction to reduce your localized excess fat deposits in the thighs. Dr Dowden has over 20 years of experience and skill with both the tumescent technique and the ultrasonic methods, and at your consultation will evaluate your thighs to see if liposuction is right for you. Ideal Candidate:
Normal weight with isolated fatty areas
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Thigh Liposculpture (Liposuction)
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
You've exercised, dieted and finally reached your goal weight. Yet your thighs still have not slimmed down as much as you had expected, perhaps on an hereditary basis. If this describes you, then you may want to consider liposuction to reduce your localized excess fat deposits in the thighs. Dr Dowden has over 20 years of experience and skill with both the tumescent technique and the ultrasonic methods, and at your consultation will evaluate your thighs to see if liposuction is right for you. Ideal Candidate:
Normal weight with isolated fatty areas
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ThreadLifttm (Thread Lift)
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
Perhaps the skin laxity of your face has caused you some concern. Dr Dowden will evaluate your skin and discuss the pros and cons of the the different types of face lift with you, including the S-lift, the FeatherLift", Thread-lift", the Lifestyle-lift", the Quicklift", the SMACS-lift, and the endoscopic face lift. He will evaluate your situation to determine which method might be best to help you achieve a more relaxed and refreshed appearance with minimal scarring and recovery time. Ideal Candidate:
sagging or drooping skin around jowls, eyes, neck, or brow
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Transconjunctival Lower Lid Blepharoplasty
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
Your eyes should be the focus of attention and they convey expression. If your lower eyelids have excess puffiness, that can cause a tired look even when you are well rested. The lower lid fat can be reduced without a skin incision, by cutting inside of the lower eyelid, called trans-conjunctival. At your consultation with Dr Dowden, you will discuss your options to help achieve a more youthful and energetic appearance of your lower eyelids.
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Transumbilical Breast Augmentation (TUBA)
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$Call office Physician's Approach:
Of all the excellent choices for breast augmentation, implant insertion via the navel has many advantages. Surgeons skilled in the TUBA find it permits very precise implant positioning and correction of asymmetries, plus having a low level of postop pain. TUBA has been shown to have the lowest complication rate of any augmentation, and is part of the Rapid Recovery techniques. Dr Dowden has been doing the TUBA procedure since 1992 and will help you determine if you are a candidate for it.
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Tumescent Liposuction
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
You've exercised, dieted and reached your goal weight. Still you have areas that have not changed as you expected and your not happy about some of your body's contours, perhaps on a familial basis. Your consultation with Dr Dowden will include an evaluation of your areas of concern and a review with you of the procedure and the location of the inconspicuous small incisions. With over 20 years of experience with both the tumescent and ultrasonic techniques, Dr Dowden can counsel you. Ideal Candidate:
pockets of fat around abdomen, thighs, buttocks, arms, or back
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Ultrasonic Liposuction
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
You've exercised, dieted and reached your goal weight. Still you have areas that have not changed as you expected and your not happy about some of your body's contours, perhaps on a familial basis. Your consultation with Dr Dowden will include an evaluation of your areas of concern and a review with you of the procedure and the location of the inconspicuous small incisions. Based upon his extensive experience with both the tumescent and ultrasonic techniques, Dr Dowden can counsel you. Ideal Candidate:
Normal weight with isolated fatty areas
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Ultrasound Assisted Lipoplasty
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
You've reached your goal weight through exercise and dieting, yet you still have areas that have not slimmed as you had expected and you're not happy about some of your contours. This could even be hereditary. Your consultation with Dr Dowden will include an evaluation of your areas of concern and a review of where the inconspicuous small incisions are hidden. Based upon his extensive experience with both the tumescent and ultrasonic techniques, Dr Dowden can counsel you. Ideal Candidate:
Normal weight with isolated fatty areas
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Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$Call office Physician's Approach:
Being the focus of the face, your eyes draw attention and convey expression and mood. If your upper eyelids have excess skin, it will make you seem to be tired or sad when you really are neither. Upper eyelid lift may be the appropriate correction for your condition. At a consultation with Dr Dowden you will discuss your options for achieving a more youthful and energetic appearance, with a quick recovery and minimal discomfort. Ideal Candidate:
excess fat, wrinkled, drooping skin of upper eyelids; bags, puffiness under eyes
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* The national average fees do not include cost of anesthetics or surgical facility. Be sure to ask your doctor about additonal fees. Costs will vary from city to city throughout the United States.
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Enhancing yourself is not an indulgence for only the limited few - it is now attainable for everyone. It begins with a phone call to a Board-Certified plastic surgeon dedicated to providing high quality. Dr Dowden is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery - the only plastic surgery board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
Dr. Dowden's practice provides you with highly individualized care, and the benefit of the skills that results from over 20 years of experience in cosmetic surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery.
If you are a person who prefers to make educated choices, Dr Dowden's practice will be a good match for you, because of the significant amount of time that will be devoted to helping you achieve a full understanding of all your choices. We are known for
Dr. Richard Dowden, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, was my surgeon for the implants and is the best. I had mine done through the navel on the 1st of May 2002 and it was a total suscess. I can't say enough about Dr. Dowden, he is so professional. I knew everything I needed to before surgery and was explained the negative and positive things about getting the surgery done. I couldn't be more happy with my results and how I was treated and taken care of by Dr. Dowden and by his staff before and continue to be every visit I have. I have never been treated as greatly by any other doctor as I was by Dr. Dowden. He should be recognized as one of the best doctors for plastic surgery, I have referred a friend to him and she feels the same way I do also. Just wanted to give my feedback on the surgeon that performed my surgery and give him a outstanding mark of excellence. Denise
-Denise, Patient
Every person is an individual - each consultation is unique. You have made time in your schedule to consult about a procedure, your time is valuable, and you want to know your doctor understands your goals and objectives. You want to be an active participant in the decision making process about surgery. You want to learn about your choices.
What our patients most frequently thank us for is the consideration shown to them and the time our staff devote to listening and learning exactly what each person wants to achieve.You are an educated consumer.
If you feel that your plastic surgeon should be one who is highly skilled, experienced and who will take the time to understand your needs as well as your objectives, you will find that Dr. Dowden meets those criteria.
You have the reassurance of knowing that in Dr. Dowden you have a plastic surgeon with more than 20 years experience in cosmetic surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery.
It is important to know that Dr Dowden is knowledgeable about, and utilizes, all the latest techniques in plastic surgery including ultrasonic liposuction, endoscopic forehead lifts, minimally invasive facelifts, endoscopic browlifts, midface lift, and all methods of breast augmentation.
If you are considering breast augmentation, you have the assurance of knowing that Dr Dowden is skilled at all methods, including the transumbilical breast implant procedure (the so-called 'scarless breast augmentation'.) (By the way both Allergan and Mentor honor their warranty after the transumbilical breast augmentation, both in front of the muscle and behind the muscle.)
Top Benefits:
The great amount of time we spend with each patient in order to fully understand their desires and wishes.
The thoroughness of the educational approach that allows the patient to make all the key informed decisions.
The close attention to detail by all members of the staff from the frst phone call through the operation and recovery.
The high quality of the surgical result that meets or exceeds their expectations
The close followup care after operation to ensure a good result.
Some of our most asked about procedures:Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants), Breast Implant Revision, Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), Liposuction Surgery (Lipoplasty), Endoscopic Cosmetic Surgery.
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Dr. Richard Dowden, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, was my surgeon for the implants and is the best. I had mine done through the navel on the 1st of May 2002 and it was a total suscess. I can't say enough about Dr. Dowden, he is so professional. I knew everything I needed to before surgery and was explained the negative and positive things about getting the surgery done. I couldn't be more happy with my results and how I was treated and taken care of by Dr. Dowden and by his staff before and continue to be every visit I have. I have never been treated as greatly by any other doctor as I was by Dr. Dowden. He should be recognized as one of the best doctors for plastic surgery, I have referred a friend to him and she feels the same way I do also. Just wanted to give my feedback on the surgeon that performed my surgery and give him a outstanding mark of excellence. Denise
