Dr. Michael Edwards
Plastic Surgery
Las Vegas, NV
39 years experience male
Locations
Anson, Edwards and Higgins Plastic Surgery Associates
Las Vegas, NV
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About
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Dr. Edwards finished medical school and completed a 5 year General Surgery Residency in 1993 and a 3 year Plastic Surgery Residency in 1996 while serving in the United States Air Force. Dr. Edwards is very involved with the American Society of Plastic Surgery serving on various committees and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery also serving on multiple committees and currently the board of directors. Dr. Edwards opened his private practice in Las Vegas Nevada in 2003 after leaving the Air Force where his current practice primarily focuses on surgery of the breast and body with emphasis on revisional breast surgery. Dr. Edwards is married and has two wonderful grown children who are also working in the medical field.
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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.
Plastic Surgery
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Ask : Ask if you are a good candidate, how is it done, what are the potential risks & complication and how many of these surgeries has the doctor done.
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I : I would recommend you plan on at least 2 weeks depending on what you do for work and how extensive your surgery will be. This will be best decided on ... Read More
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Yes, : Yes, you can have your upper hips treated with liposuction at the same time as buttock augmentation. In fact, this would be the preferred method if yo... Read More
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Fat : Fat transfer can actually be performed in an office setting if it is a mall amount but typically performed in a same day surgery center or hospital.
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Lip : Lip augmentation with fillers such as juvederm can be done on your lunch hour but you should expect some swelling and possibly bruising which co-worke... Read More
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In : In a mini-tummy tuck the only skin and subcutaneous fat removed is from below the belly button. If you were to gain or lose weight after this surgery ... Read More
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I'm : I'm sure someone would be happy to treat you in multiple areas with lipodissolve. The question is, will it work for you. I would tell you you would be... Read More
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Yes, : Yes, but you may have some swelling or bruising.
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This : This depends on how your surgery is performed. If it is with liposuction only, i would say you could run with your garment after 2-4 weeks, if an open... Read More
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Swelling : Swelling can occur within reason but should not be excessive. I agree with dr. Petersen that you may not be able to stand up straight because of the t... Read More
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This : This should not be a concern for upper eyelid blepharoplasty. In lower lid surgery where excess skin is removed, the incision is close to the lower la... Read More
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I : I too cannot think of a reason this would happen outside of some type of allergic reaction. If it does happen again you should have an evaluation by y... Read More
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Depending : Depending on how much of a reduction you will need and how low your breasts sit or your chest, the possibility of loss or decreased nipple sensation d... Read More
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Fat : Fat grafting can be used to improve the results of breast reconstruction with flaps and implants. There are really no other fillers that would be indi... Read More
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The : The risk of contour defects after liposuction exists anywhere there is treatment. If there is a defect or hollowing, they can be difficult to treat. T... Read More
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This : This is considered a separate surgery from either of the body lift procedures
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It : It is a matter of personal preference but I use drains in abdominoplasty cases in an effort to decrease the chance of fluid clooecting.
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The : The only way to see if you insurance will cover gynecomastectomy will be to meet with a provider on your plan and undergo evaluation. Bottom line is t... Read More
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You : You don't have to wear special garments after explant but you may very well have drains for a period of time and i would ask you to wear a bra while y... Read More
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Botox : Botox treatment is the most common non-surgical cosmetic surgery treatment. The complications are infrequent but as has been mentioned, discomfort at ... Read More
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There : There is no replacement for an in-person exam to give you proper advice but it really depends on how large your implants are, how much your tissues ha... Read More
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I : I agree with dr grossman. If you don't want to have breast implants, fat grafting is the next and really only fair option.
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Depending : Depending on your health, your anatomy and how much correction is to be obtained, many body lift procedures may be performed at the same setting. Ther... Read More
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I'm : I'm not sure why you would believe there would be a discount from more surgery required for more volume. The answer i would say is no.
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The : The techniques for breast lift and reduction are similar for the most part therefore you do get a breast lift with a reduction.
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I : I personally prefer juvederm but as other posts note, it is really a matter of injector preference.
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The : The only thing i can add to the answers provided by the experts above is that you may see more of an enlargement of the areola after a breast augmenta... Read More
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Bruising : Bruising from filler injections will resolve with time but it will depend upon how extensive the bruising is. Ice compresses after the injection is he... Read More
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A : A body lift is quite an extensive surgery and follow-ups will be critical to see how you are recovering. This is a surgery that you should think long ... Read More
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I : I tell my patients it takes 3-4 days to really start seeing the effect of Botox on facial muscles but everyone is variable. The typical duration of ac... Read More
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By : By pulling the abdominal muscles closer together in the midline thereby tightening them, this will make your abdomen feel stronger and hopefully provi... Read More
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For : For any procedure you want to chose a board-certified plastic surgeon. I don't know that there are any who specialize in buttock augmentation though.
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Yes, : Yes, it can be performed with local anesthetic or as part of another procedure under the same anesthetic.
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It : It is best that you not stay in bed after breast reduction surgery unless you are sleeping. You will have some activity restrictions as you heal and w... Read More
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Breast : Breast asymmetry can occur after augmentation, lift or reduction. As has been said, breast are intrinsically asymmetric with our goal being to get the... Read More
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Yes, : Yes, they are the same.
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Days : Days port is approved by the fda for use and is considered safe when used by a properly trained provider.
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In certain circumsta: The previous answer givers a good overview of what is available but there is no consistent source. Most plastic surgeons receive messages or letters f... Read More
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The : The nipple is removed from the breast only in cases of extremely large breasts where the blood supply to the nipple may be compromised. This is a comm... Read More
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I : I agree with avoiding Aspirin or motrin-containing products for at least 2 weeks before treatment. I use iced compresses during treatment with my pati... Read More
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I : I agree with the other posts completely. Sculptra should never be used in the lips.
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Unless : Unless there is a functional problem or congenital defect, i would agree that 18 years old is appropriate.
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Unfortunately : Unfortunately there are no good non-surgical options to firm and lift breasts.
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I : I agree with dr. Grossman that Radiesse (dermal fillers) should not be injected close to the surface of the skin. Fillers can help with scars but you ... Read More
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I : I agree 100% with the well-written previous post. It should be avoided in a superficial location.
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There : There are a few options for breast enhancement and your best place to start is by scheduling a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. In... Read More
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The : The position of your belly button should be the same but wil hopefully be tighter and even a little smaller.
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This : This will depend on what is causing your breast pain. If the pain is from a tight capsule or scar around the implant, called a capsular contracture, t... Read More
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There : There are a few indications for a tummy tuck but it is less common for a patient to have an abdominoplasty and not have both the abdominal wall tighte... Read More
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First : First and foremost you should be honest with your plastic surgeon and the anesthesia provider that will be caring for you. It sounds as though you con... Read More
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Feb 22, 2013
I always know that my patients will receive wonderful care when they are seen by Dr. Edwards. He is especially gifted when it comes to his performing breast augmentation procedures.
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Dec 16, 2012
Dr Edwards is thee best Plastic Surgeon in the valley! His bedside manner and detailed expertise made me feel very comfortable about my choice of a breast enlargement! His staff is amazing and so fri...Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Edwards is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Graduated 1988MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of California - Davis
Graduated 1984MD
Residency
David Grant Medical Center
Residency
David Grant Medical Center
Awards
Americs Top Doctor, Castle Connolly Medical
Seven Magazine, One of Las Vegas' Top Doctors
2011 Patient's Choice Award, One of America's Most Compassionate Doctors, Patient's Choice
Affiliations
American College of Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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