The Surgical Clinic
PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
For those seeking plastic and reconstructive surgery, our team is here to provide you with the knowledge and support you need to make the best decisions for your health and well-being.
Understanding Your Procedure
What is Plastic Surgery?
Plastic surgery consists of both aesthetic/cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery.
Aesthetic surgery, also called cosmetic surgery, is elective and focuses on enhancing a person’s appearance through surgical procedures. A popular option for those seeking to enhance their appearance and boost their confidence, our board-certified plastic surgeons specialize in a range of cosmetic procedures such as:
- Breast Augmentation: Enhance breast size and shape to achieve your desired silhouette
- Facelift: Rejuvenate your face to create a more youthful appearance
- Liposuction: Sculpt and contour your body for a more refined look
- Rhinoplasty: Refine the shape and proportion of your nose
- Tummy Tuck: Achieve a firmer, flatter abdomen
- Botox and Dermal Fillers: Non-surgical options for facial rejuvenation and wrinkle reduction
Reconstructive surgery focuses on repairing or restoring the function, form, and appearance of body structures that have been damaged or affected by congenital conditions, trauma, disease, or surgery. Typically, this is a medical necessity with the primary goal being to improve a patient’s quality of life by addressing functional impairments or disfigurements:
- Breast Reconstruction: Restore breast shape and appearance after mastectomy
- Scar Revision: Minimize the appearance of scars resulting from injury or surgery
- Microsurgery: Advanced techniques to reconstruct complex defects
PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY AT THE SURGICAL CLINIC
Achieving excellence in plastic surgery procedures is a combination of education and experience. Our plastic surgeons specialize in both reconstructive and aesthetic/cosmetic surgeries, not only handling some of the most complex procedures but also ensuring the most aesthetically pleasing result tailored to each patient.
When it comes to having plastic surgery, we understand that you are not fully recovered until you have regained the appearance that makes you feel recovered.
You will find your plastic surgeon, and the entire cosmetic team, ready to listen to your concerns. To help you find the best solutions, and to achieve the results you want, we strive to provide each patient with a supportive environment in which you are encouraged to speak honestly about your hopes and expectations.
Your Care Journey
Types of Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Procedures
At The Surgical Clinic, we offer various plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures and will work with you to determine which treatment and surgery plan is best:
COSMETIC LIFT
- Arm Lift
- Brow Lift
- Buttock Lift
- Neck Lift
- Thigh Lift
BODY PROCEDURES
- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
- LipoSelection®
- Fat Transfer
- Body Lift
- Liposuction
BREAST PROCEDURES
- Mammoplasty (breast augmentation)
- Breast Reduction
- Mastopexy (breast lift)
- Breast Reconstruction
- Internal Bra Surgery
FACIAL PROCEDURES
- Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
- Chin & Cheek Procedures
- Rhytidectomy (face lift)
- Otoplasty (ear surgery)
- Rhinoplasty (nose surgery)
LIQUID FACE LIFT PROCEDURES
- Botox® Cosmetic
- Juvéderm® Voluma Ultra Plus & Ultra Plus XC®
- Kybella (double chin treatment)
- Juvéderm® VOLBELLA®
LASER TREATMENTS
- Vbeam
- QuadraLASE
- Pigmented Laser Treatment
- Eclipse Micropen
- Pellevé
SKIN CARE & MAKEUP PRODUCTS
- Theraderm
- Nectifirm
- LATISSE™
- RevitaLash
- Glominerals
- Epionce
- The Obagi Nu-Derm System®
- Obagi CLENZIderm® M.D. Systems
CHEMICAL PEELS
- Alphahydroxy Acids (AHAs)
- Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA)
- Jessner Peel
- VI Peel
ADDITIONAL SKIN TREATMENTS
- Microdermabrasion
- Mega Peel & Exfoliation Treatments
- Dermaplane
- Classic European Facial
- Medifacial
- Extractions
- Acne Treatment
- Rejuvenation
- Face Waxing
LASER HAIR REMOVAL
- Candela® GentleYAG (effective on darker skinned individuals)
- GentleLASE
Meet Your Care Team
Our Surgeons
Dr. Adrienne N. Christopher
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
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Additional Information
Please click each question below to learn more, and visit our general FAQs to explore additional questions.
As always please reach out if you would like to discuss anything further, we will be glad to help you!
What is the difference between a cosmetic surgeon and a plastic surgeon?
Plastic surgeons are board-certified through the American Board of Plastic Surgery and are trained to specialize in reconstruction and aesthetic procedures. While cosmetic surgeons are certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and focus on enhancing aesthetic appearance.
What plastic surgery services are offered at The Surgical Clinic?
Our board-certified surgeons offer body contouring, face procedures, breast augmentation, cosmetic lifts, and many other procedures to help you reach your goals. The most common plastic surgeries in Nashville are tummy tucks, facelifts, and nose jobs.
Can you combine plastic surgeries?
Yes, it is very common to combine plastic surgeries to achieve more aesthetic results, reduce long-term costs and anesthesia exposure, and minimize downtime. Some of the most commonly combined plastic surgeries include: Mommy Makeover, Tummy tuck and a Breast Enhancement, Facial rejuvenation, Facelift and Browlift, Body Enhancements, and Liposuction and a Tummy Tuck.
What Happens During Fat Transfer Surgery?
In all cases of liposuction fat transfer, a medicated fluid is injected into the area where the fat is to be removed. This fluid carries a numbing agent and also expands the tissues making removing fat cells easier. Once the area is numbed, your surgeon will make a series of incisions in your skin to enable a small tube-like suction device to reach the fat tissue. The harvested fat cells will be examined, isolated and cleaned. The cells are then combined with stem cells before being injected back into your body. The same tubelike device will implant them into the new area.
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