General Practitioners

• Medical Weight Loss
  After a massive weight loss, either through diet and exercise, you may find that you still don't have the "look" you desire. Your skin may be loose, saggy, and irregular body contours. Surgical body contouring may be right for you. Body contouring improves the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports fat and skin, and removes excess sagging fat and skin. Before you consider body contouring, it is important that your weight has stabilized, because this is usually the final stage in your weight loss experience.

Gynecologists

• Pregnancy

Psychiatrists

• Behavioral Health
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Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Radiology
• Mammography
  By implant position, plastic surgeons are referring to whether the breast implant should be placed above or below the pectoralis muscle. Advantages for placing the breast implant above the muscle include less discomfort post-operatively, less swelling, and less chance that the breast will appear to move when you are exercising your upper body. Simply put, if your breast implants are under the muscle, your breasts may appear to move as you flex your muscles. Advantages for placing the implants under the muscle include less interference with mammography and less rippling. Generally, thin and small-breasted women should favor implant placement under the muscle. The advantages of less interference with mammography, less rippling, and more cushion between the implant and the skin outweigh the drawbacks.

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Dr. Barnard was born in Dallas, Oregon and grew up in Reno, Nevada. He received his undergraduate degree and medical doctorate from the University of Nevada, Reno. He completed his general surgery training at the University of California Davis Medical Center in Sacramento and is board certified in general surgery. His Plastic and Reconstructive surgery training was also completed at the University of California Davis Medical Center. Dr. Barnard is board certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has been in the Cedar Valley since 1998.
• Wound Care
  Depending on location of the skin cancer, stitches will be removed any where from 7 days to 3 weeks. On some circumstances the wound can not be closed after the cancer is removed.If this is the case, you would be instructed on wound care after your procedure.
• Ear Surgery
• Reconstructive Surgery
  Welcome to Avalon Plastic Surgery Center. Our staff welcomes the opportunity to be involved in your health care. We strive to provide you with the best medical care possible in a friendly and comfortable environment. “Plastic” comes from the Greek word “Plastikos”, which means to mold or shape. Plastic surgery is the surgical specialty which deals with reconstructive and cosmetic surgical procedures. Reconstructive surgery is performed on abnormal or damaged structures of the body to improve function and restore a more normal appearance. Aesthetic or cosmetic surgery is performed to reshape normal structures of the body to improve one’s appearance and self esteem.

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
  Botox® is a toxin produced by a bacteria called botulinum. Botox® is safe in the doses used for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. It has been used safely for decades in the United States. In the mid 1990's, plastic surgeons began using Botox® injections to treat facial wrinkles.
• Brow Lift
  A brow lift may be performed in several ways. There are three commonly used techniques. The options are coronal lift, endoscopic lift, and hairline lift.
• Eyelid Surgery
  Plastic surgery of the eyelids is effective for making puffy, baggy, tired eyes look more youthful and (in many cases)...more awake. In particular, it can improve baggy lids by removing excess skin, and it can improve puffiness by removing excess fat. Eyelid surgery must be tailored to each individual, depending on their concerns and the condition of their eyelids. For example, some people need only to have their lower lids improved, others have their upper lids done, and some have both done. Some have only skin removed, some fat, and some both. Finally, be aware that eyelid surgery has its limitations and will NOT improve crow's feet, droopy eyebrows, scowl lines, and hoods that droop down from the outer corner of the eyelids.
• Liposuction
  Are near their ideal body weight and are seeking reduction of specific areas of diet-resistant fat, such as the hips (love handles), outer thighs (saddle bags), abdomen, neck, inner thighs, knees, or arms. Those whose weight has been stable for at least 6 months do better with liposuction than those whose weight has been changing. Skin tone is also important. If you have good skin tone, your skin will retract after lipo. If you have poor tone with loose saggy skin or stretch marks, then your skin will not tighten and may in some cases look worse.
• Breast Augmentation
  , women have been able to achieve changes in their figure (breast enlargement / breast enhancement ) that otherwise would have been impossible. In spite of their overwhelming popularity, breast implants have limitations. Breast augmentation surgery will not improve nipple asymmetry, move your breasts closer together, lift droopy breasts, or remove stretch marks. If you have droopy breasts, you may need a
• Breast Reduction
  Breast reduction is a surgical procedure that reduces the size of large breasts that are disproportionate to a woman's body and may be causing physical pain. The removal of breast tissue results in a smaller breast. During the operation, your nipples will be moved to a higher position on your breasts. This is usually accomplished WITHOUT removing your nipples and putting them back on.
• Breast Lift
  . However, this does not work. Simply put, if your breasts are droopy, and your nipples are below the breasts natural crease, and you want them lifted, then you need to have a breast lift.
• Breast Reconstruction
  Breast reconstruction is achieved through several reconstructive plastic surgery techniques that attempt to restore a breast to near normal shape, appearance and size following mastectomy. The techniques may include: Tissue expansion, implants, and flaps. Tissue expansion stretches the healthy skin to provide adequate coverage for a breast implant. A breast implant may be placed immediately at the time of mastectomy to create a breast mound. Flaps reposition a woman's own muscle, fat and skin to create or cover the breast mound. Local flap and tattooing are the final stages of breast reconstruction for the nipple and areola. Reconstruction can rebuild a breast mound, but it will not have the same sensation and feel as the breast it replaces. When only one breast is affected, it alone may be reconstructed. In addition, a breast lift, breast reduction or breast augmentation may be recommended for the opposite breast to improve symmetry bilateral.
• Plastic Surgery
  • Does the American Board of Plastic Surgery certify the doctor? Beware of all of the doctor's board certifications. You will want to make sure they are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and not just one that sounds similar or better.
• Thigh Lift
• Face Lift
• Blepharoplasty
  Scars will fall along your lower lash line or in your upper eyelid crease and will become imperceptible within a few weeks. In some cases (where fat alone is removed from the lower lids), the incision can be made on the inside of your eyelid. Although this leaves no scar at all on your skin, it does tend to delay recovery by making your eye more swollen.
• Abdominoplasty
  Does have limitations. It will not remove stretch marks of your mid or upper abdomen,but it will shift them lower on your abdomen. If you have a thick layer of fat in your upper abdomen, an abdominoplasty will not reduce its thickness.
• Body Lift
• Otoplasty
• Body Contouring
  It is important to know that body contouring requires incisions to remove the excess skin. These incisions can be quite significant depending on the amount of skin that needs to be reduced, and are permanent. Many times body contouring is done in stages, and it may take just as long to achieve your new look as it did for you to loose your weight.
• Gynecomastia
  Gynecomastia, the condition of over-developed or enlarged breasts, is common in men of any age. It may be the result of hormonal changes, heredity, disease, or the use of certain medications. It can cause physical and emotional problems, and impair an adolescent or adult males' self confidence.
• Cosmetic Surgery
• Dermabrasion
  The Dermabrasion procedure involves a motor-driven burr that is used on the skin to remove superficial skin through a process that is similar to sanding. The removal of superficial skin allows healthier skin cells to surface and the results are a smoother texture and tighter skin.
• Forehead Lift
  It involves an incision across the top of your head, from ear to ear. Through this incision, your surgeon can alter the muscles that cause horizontal forehead wrinkles and scowling. After doing this, your surgeon will actually remove about a 1-2 cm strip of your scalp and sew the remaining scalp together. The main disadvantage is that you will be numb on the top of your head for about six months, after which time the sensation usually returns. This technique also raises your hairline, which can be a problem for those with a high forehead who also wear their hair back. The advantages of this technique are that it is lasting (it will not have to be repeated as you age, with very rare exceptions). Also the scars are concealed behind the hairline and are not seen after they heal.

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
  Skin cancer is the leading reported form of cancer world wide. The main types of skin cancer are: Basal Cell, Squamous Cell, and Melanoma. Diagnosis of skin cancer and its type, requires microscopic evaluation of the tissue. There are many ways to remove skin cancer, depending on the size and location of the lesion. The simplest is direct excision of the lesion. There is also the "frozen section", in which the cancerous lesion is removed and microscopically examined prior to wound closure. Some physicians will use the "Mohs Technique". The Mohs and frozen section are essentially the same type of surgery. Once the cancerous lesion is removed you may have a simple closure or need reconstruction. Reconstruction can be done with a skin graft, local flap, or free flap. If deeper structures are involved, you may also require bone or cartilage grafts.
• Acne Treatment
• Rashes
• Skin Care
  At Avalon, we also offer an individualized skin care program. The SkinMedica program is a complete skin care line that aids in reducing the signs of aging and promotes healthy skin texture and appearance. We want to make your visit as comfortable and pleasant as possible. Our in-office surgical suite allows us to perform many cosmetic procedures in a private and comfortable environment.
• Microdermabrasion

Physical Therapists

• Shoulder Pain