Dr. Catherine Winslow
Facial Plastic Surgery
carmel, IN
36 years experience female
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winslow facial plastic surgery
carmel, IN
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<strong>Dr. Catherine Winslow</strong> is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who believes that optimal outcomes are achieved through a combination of artistic abilities and a thorough understanding of the science involved in surgery. In fact, Dr. Winslow recently scored the highest in the nation on the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS), underscoring her ability and dedication to her practice. She is determined to provide the highest quality of medical care and surgical outcomes that can be achieved. Dr. Winslow started her medical career at the Indiana University School of Medicine. After graduating with honors, she then completed an Otolaryngology residency at the University of Colorado. Her desire to take her skills to another level led her to Portland, Oregon, where she completed a fellowship in microvascular and facial cosmetic surgery. She then proceeded to Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
As Chief of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Walter Reed for four years, Dr. Winslow honed her skills in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. From facial cosmetic procedures to microvascular and trauma cases (from Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq), Dr. Winslow enjoyed a large practice and served America's finest with distinction. She was asked to serve as the Otolaryngology Consultant to the White House, a privilege she accepted with honor. Dr. Winslow still returns to lecture to The White House medical staff periodically.
She was selected to serve as an examiner for the ABFPRS and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABOto) national examination boards, indicating her position as one of the top surgeons in the field nationally. She serves on facial plastic and microvascular committees for the American Academy of Otolaryngology. She has written numerous articles, given lectures all over the country, and maintains a strong interest in teaching. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor for Indiana University School of Medicine in the Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and is a diplomat of both the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She was recently awarded the Torchbearer Award by the State of Indiana for her accomplishments and contributions. She focuses on facial cosmetic enhancement, rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty. She simply is one of the most experienced, qualified facial plastic surgeons in the country.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Facial Plastic Surgery
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Plastic Surgery
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A 47-year-old female asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
"worth it" usually!: Risks of facelift depend on your overall health. The oldest person i lifted was a young 92 year-old! good results can be obtained at all ages based on... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:

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Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
6-12 months: Hello! the number of oil glands is reduced with Accutane (isotretinoin) use and while the body will bounce back, it typically takes months. Any facial... Read More
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A female asked:

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Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Complexity=cost: Hi! revision rhinoplasty is different in every individual, some are complex requiring cartilage grafts and some are simple tweaks. I would recommend s... Read More
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A female asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Yes with morphing!: Yes, photo morphing is something that most experienced rhinoplasty surgeons offer as a teaching tool, to show you what results are possible. However, ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Depends!: Depending on the approach used (external incision or all internal), some numbness may persist for year or even longer. With any rhinoplasty, some swel... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Generally one year: Rhinoplasty causes a lot of swelling and the final result is often difficult to see for a full year. Unless there is a glaring problem with a bump or ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Strength and potency: There are many derivatives of vitamin a in skin creams, and retinols are such derivatives. Anything purchased over the counter will pale in comparison... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Peel complications: Potential complications include hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, scarring, infection, cold sores, uneven color or unattractive appearance to skin,... Read More
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A 44-year-old male asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Absolutely!: Yes, Alpha hydroxys (and beta hydroxys) can certainly be used with renova (tretinoin). I usually recommend my clients use Alpha hydroxys in the mornin... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
No cure!: Hello! there is no cure for nasal polyps, they are managed through treating and controlling allergies, and usually a daily nasal steroid is necessary.... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:

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Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Pharyngitis-??: Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the back of the throat caused by bacterial or viral infection, or mechanical irritation like stomach acid. What was ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Be healthy!: The most important thing we can do to improve healthcare it to be healthy. Eating clean, exercising daily, avoiding excesses, avoiding smoking and tan... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Don't overdo: Follow instructions, avoid trauma and take it easy. Drink lots of water, and consider bromelain and arnica after surgery for bruising and swelling. Do... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Don't bother: Exercises will not increase the bulk of muscle to the point of mimicking cheek implants, but will increase your wrinkles. Try injectable fillers if yo... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
IF you want: While i personally perform almost all my procedures under sedation rather than general, I do not like local only or with an oral sedative. Most patien... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Get evaluation: Most likely it is a dilated blood vessel but it is impossible to tell you without more history and an exam. I would recommend an evaluation by a derma... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Botox or supplements: Hi! blepharospasm, or eyelid twitching, can be annoying. Botox is very effective in treating and preventing. Also consider magnesium and calcium suppl... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Tretinoin: Generally the prescription-strength vitamin a preparation of tretinoing (retin-a, renova) is the most effective cream of aging. Forget over the counte... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Do they anti aging skins just prevent aging signs while you're applying them or do they last longer?

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Depends!: Hi! anit-aging skin care products and treatments vary greatly in potency and effectiveness. Anything purchased over-the-counter (without a prescriptio... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Depends on your face: Rhinoplasty can straighten a crooked nose. However, if your facial bones are asymmetric your asymmetric nose may be straight- for your face. I would r... Read More
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A female asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Depends!: The safely depends on your skin type and type of peel. Most aesthetic peels are mild fruit acid peels that are repeated every 30-45 days, which is how... Read More
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A male asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
No different: Liposuction is performed above the neck muscles, thyroid surgery is performed underneath (deep to) the neck muscles. There are no problems with perfor... Read More
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A male asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Probably not: Modified versions of a full face and neck lift will give more minimal results. Given that you want your cheeks, neck and eyelids tightened you should ... Read More
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A female asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Pick good surgeon!: A browlift can give a surprised look, especially if too much tension is placed on the inner brow. The tail of the brow tends to drop more with age and... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
No!: The only fda approved permanent filler in the us is artefill, and this is only used for smile folds/marionette lines. No filler at this time is fda ap... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:
I've seen women where the appearance of their mouths have changed unnaturally after a facelift. why?

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Additional procedure: A facelift should not alter the appearance of the mouth. However, many patients desire additional rejuvenation of this area and opt for fillers, impla... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Normal!: Absolutely normal, swelling is how the body heals and the lip shows swelling more than most places on the body. It can take weeks for most swelling to... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Muscle!: Muscle weighs more than fat, so it is possible to gain weight and drop clothing sizes! it is all healthy though. Congratulations and continue with you... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Infection... see ENT: He may have a middle ear infection, or cholesteatoma, which is an accumulation of skin cells in the bone behind the ear. He should be evaluated by an ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
No difference...: Both technologies use a microspot co2 laser which treats approximately 30% of the surface skin of the face with one treatment. The treatment recommend... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Chemical peel: A chemical peel is typically a controlled burn administered with an acid to the surface of the skin. Superficial, medium and deep peels are available ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Sunglasses, skin care and botox: 1. Wear sunglasses to prevent squinting (and minimize risk of cataracts!)
2. Use sunblock, use prescriptions skin care products and consider chemical... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
That depends!: The risks of a nose job, or rhinoplasty, are small but present. Your satisfaction will depend on your expectations. Find an expert rhinoplasty surgeon... Read More
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A female asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Not normal: If you have tenderness, warmth are redness you should see a physician, it sounds like you might have an infection (swimmer's ear is an infection of th... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Find the cause: Hi! the most common causes for eyelid swelling are lack of sleep, excess salt or bulging fat pads. Temporary relief can be obtained with a cool compre... Read More
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A female asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Well in advance!: I generally cringe when patients request a procedure just before an event. Bruising and swelling are typically minimal, but if there are any issues wi... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Irrigate and see ENT: What antibiotics were you on? They are not all the same for sinus infections, and it is not uncommon to require 2-3 weeks of consistent therapy for tr... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
NO!: A surgical facelift repositions deeper tissues, such as droopy fat pads and sagging tissues under the skin. "extra" skin after repositioning is cut o... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Education is key: Patient education and realistic expectations are crucial to being happy with the outcome, and any surgery has potential complications. However, the be... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
It may be noticed: Hello! restrictions are typically placed on lifting and exercise for one week and work may be resumed after that. Bruising and swelling, as well as pi... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Similar bruising: Hello! you will likely have some swelling and possibly bruising after any type of facelift so do the procedure you and your surgeon feel is best for r... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:

Dr. Catherine Winslowanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Always risks w surge: Implants in the cheek are permanent (with the exception of fat and fillers). Implants such as silicone or goretex are frequently asymmetric, can becom... Read More
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Dec 16, 2012
I have been a patient of Dr. Winslow for the last 5 years. I was referred to her by a close friend that had seen her in the past for a cosmetic procedure and she couldn't say enough wonderful things ...Read More
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Dec 16, 2012
In June Dr. Winslow preformed my Rhinoplasty surgery. It has been about 8 weeks since my procedure and I could not be happier. I know it can take at least a year before I can see the final results, bu...Read More
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Dec 16, 2012
I am a patient of Dr. Winslow, and have been for several years. Her credentials are impeccable. She and her staff are wonderful and definitely answer all questions and put you at ease. I had a face, ...Read More
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Thanks doc! What I saw was irregular redish yellowish papules bumpy areas at the back of my throat, no pain. Should I worry?
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! It's great to see a Dr. pointing out the importance of sun protection
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Thanks for your quick reply!
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Indiana University School of Medicine
Graduated 1994MD
Residency
University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz
Residency
St. Joseph Hospital
Awards
Torchbearer Award, State of Indiana
Anderson Award- top national board score, American Board Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
Top Plastic Surgeon , Third Place, Indiana - Winter
2013
Affiliations
American Medical Association
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
American College of Surgeons
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