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Surgeons named on the site

Essie YatesEssie Yates, MD

Certifications and memberships stated

Certified by the American Board of Plastic SurgeryDr. Yates is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Member, The Aesthetic SocietyShe is also a member of the prestigious and selective, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Affiliation listed: American Society of Plastic SurgeryActive Member American Society of Plastic Surgery
Affiliation listed: Broward County Medical Association

Procedures and techniques named

Facelift: various techniques for jaw line definitionThere are various facelift techniques; during your consultation, Dr. Yates will advise you on which best suits your aesthetic goals. The facelift surgery can remove years off your face by smoothing down wrinkles and giving you a better definition for the jaw line.
Eyelid surgery: combined with other facial proceduresWhen the procedure is performed both on the upper and lower eyelids, the results can be spectacular. It’s also important to mention that the eyelid surgery can be performed together with other plastic surgery procedures at the level of the face to get a more impressive rejuvenation effect.
Breast augmentation: done alone or with breast liftBreast augmentation (Enlargement) is the placement of an implant to enlarge the breasts. It can be done alone or in conjunction with a breast lift to enhance the female silhouette.
Breast lift: complex procedure under general anesthesiaBreast lift surgery is a complex procedure performed with the patient under general anesthesia.
Breast lift: incision type depends on breast ptosisDifferent types of incisions can be used for breast lift surgery. The position, number, and length of the incision are dependent on the type of breast ptosis.
Tummy tuck: smallest incisions hidden under underwear lineAfter abdominoplasty with Dr. Yates, patients have a contoured, tighter, flatter abdomen with improvement in the waistline silhouette. Dr. Yates takes extreme care to work through the smallest incisions possible, and she diligently sutures the scars and hides them under the underwear line.
Neck lift: avoid weight fluctuations six weeksTo ensure the results achieved with the neck lift are long-lasting, the patient is advised to avoid weight fluctuations for at least six weeks post-op.
Tummy tuck: often combined with liposuction for contourA tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty) is a procedure performed to remove excess lower abdominal skin and fat. If required, the muscles of the abdominal wall are tightened, and excess abdominal skin is removed. Liposuction is commonly performed during abdominoplasty to give further contour improvements.
breast augmentationShe specializes in breast (breast augmentation, breast lift, and breast reduction)
breast liftShe specializes in breast (breast augmentation, breast lift, and breast reduction)

Before-and-after photos

Before-and-after photo gallery on siteBefore & Afters

Sources: yatesinstitute.com, yatesinstitute.com/essieyatesmd, yatesinstitute.com/face-lift, yatesinstitute.com/blepharoplasty, yatesinstitute.com/breastaugmentation, yatesinstitute.com/breast-lift-mastopexy, yatesinstitute.com/tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty, yatesinstitute.com/neck-lift

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