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Plastic surgery in Iowa City

4 practices ranked by real Google ratings, local procedure costs, and the questions worth asking before you book.

Of Iowa City's four tagged listings, only Surgical Services, 4.9 across 30 reviews, carries no tagged cosmetic procedure, so ask what it performs. The cosmetic bench is facial: Dr. Scott Owen at University of Iowa Hospitals on Hawkins Drive covers rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facelift, and brow work on 27 reviews, and Dr. Marc Polacco lists nine procedures from the Revitalize U building in North Liberty. The one full breast and body menu, Dr. Rene Recinos' fifteen-procedure book, is in Mason City, two and a half hours north. The four average 4.75 across 120 reviews. The best-rated surgeons in the nearest cities are listed below the local practices. Verify ABPS certification, and compare Des Moines for breast or body work.

Across the 4 practices we track in Iowa City, the widest procedure coverage is blepharoplasty (3 surgeons), rhinoplasty (3 surgeons), and facelift (3 surgeons), which typically runs $3,200 to $7,500 locally. Together they hold 120 Google reviews at an average of 4.7 stars.

Considering something non-surgical first? Compare the two sides on our CoolSculpting versus liposuction and Morpheus8 versus facelift guides, or browse med spas in Iowa City.

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Plastic surgeons in Iowa City

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Map of 4 plastic surgery practices in Iowa City, Iowa

Dr. Marc A. Polacco

Iowa City

4.9 (31) · Google

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Surgical Services

Iowa City

4.9 (30) · Google

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Rene F. Recinos, M.D.,PhD

Iowa City

4.6 (33) · Google

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Scott Owen, MD

Iowa City

4.5 (26) · Google

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Procedures in Iowa City

Surgical procedures in Iowa City

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Cosmetic Surgery

Blepharoplasty

Also called Eyelid Surgery

Surgery that removes or repositions excess skin and fat around the eyes, addressing hooded upper lids and under-eye bags that no injectable can fix.

Typical cost $3,200 to $7,500
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Rhinoplasty

Also called Nose Job

Surgery that reshapes the nose, and the most technically demanding operation in facial plastic surgery, where surgeon selection matters more than in any other procedure.

Typical cost $7,000 to $16,000
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Breast Augmentation

Also called Breast Implants

Surgery that increases breast size using implants or fat transfer, and the most commonly performed cosmetic operation in the United States.

Typical cost $6,500 to $13,000
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Liposuction

Surgical removal of localized fat deposits through small incisions, the definitive option for pockets that resist diet and exercise.

Typical cost $3,500 to $11,000
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Tummy Tuck

Surgery that removes excess abdominal skin and repairs separated abdominal muscles, addressing what no amount of exercise can fix after pregnancy or major weight loss.

Typical cost $8,000 to $16,000
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Facelift

Surgery that repositions the deeper facial tissues and removes excess skin, addressing jowls and midface descent that no injectable or device can lift.

Typical cost $12,000 to $30,000
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Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)

Liposuction of the abdomen, flanks, or thighs with transfer of that fat to the buttocks, and the cosmetic operation that demands the most careful surgeon selection of any procedure we list.

Typical cost $8,000 to $18,000
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Breast Lift

Also called Mastopexy

Surgery that raises and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipple, without changing size the way implants do.

Typical cost $7,000 to $14,000
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Breast Reduction

Surgery that removes breast tissue, fat, and skin to reduce size and relieve the neck, back, and shoulder pain that large breasts cause, and one of the few cosmetic operations insurance sometimes covers.

Typical cost $8,000 to $15,000
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Mommy Makeover

A combination of procedures performed in one operation to address the abdominal and breast changes that follow pregnancy, most commonly a tummy tuck with a breast lift or augmentation.

Typical cost $15,000 to $30,000
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Otoplasty

Also called Ear Pinning

Surgery that reshapes or repositions prominent ears closer to the head, commonly performed on children but equally effective in adults.

Typical cost $3,500 to $8,000
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Neck Lift

Also called Platysmaplasty

Surgery that tightens the neck muscles, removes loose skin, and sharpens the angle under the chin, the region where aging often shows first and devices help least.

Typical cost $8,000 to $16,000
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Brow Lift

Also called Forehead Lift

Surgery that raises a descended brow to its natural position, opening the upper eye area and softening the tired or stern look that heavy brows create.

Typical cost $4,000 to $9,000
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Gynecomastia Surgery

Also called Male Breast Reduction

Surgery that removes glandular tissue and fat to flatten the male chest, the definitive fix for a condition that diet and training often cannot touch.

Typical cost $4,500 to $10,000
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Arm Lift

Surgery that removes the loose, hanging skin on the upper arm that follows major weight loss or aging, usually with liposuction of any remaining fat, through an incision along the inner arm. The only fix for skin that hangs; the trade is a scar most people consider worth it.

Typical cost $5,000 to $10,000
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Thigh Lift

Surgery that removes loose, sagging skin from the inner or outer thigh, most often after major weight loss, restoring a firm contour. An inner thigh lift hides its incision in the groin crease; a more extensive lift extends down the inner thigh. The only fix for thigh skin that hangs.

Typical cost $6,000 to $12,000
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Body Lift

A single operation that removes loose skin around the entire lower body, the abdomen, hips, outer thighs, and buttocks, through an incision that circles the waist like a belt. The definitive contouring procedure after massive weight loss, with a recovery to match.

Typical cost $12,000 to $25,000
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Lip Lift

A short surgery that removes a strip of skin just under the nose to shorten the space between nose and lip, rolling the upper lip outward so more pink lip shows and the mouth looks fuller and younger at rest. Permanent, and the fix for a long upper lip that filler makes worse.

Typical cost $3,000 to $6,000
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Guides for Iowa City patients

CoolSculpting vs. Liposuction: An Honest Comparison

Freezing fat versus surgically removing it. What each actually does to your body, the real cost math when you stack multiple cycles, the complication nobody mentions, and how to tell which one your anatomy needs.

Morpheus8 vs. Facelift: What a Device Can and Cannot Do

The comparison that saves people thousands. Morpheus8 improves skin quality. A facelift repositions anatomy. Here is how to tell which problem you actually have before you spend money on the wrong one.

Thread Lift vs. Facelift: The Honest Cost of Waiting

PDO threads are real, modest, and temporary. A facelift is permanent and expensive. Run the ten-year math, understand the complications nobody warns you about, and find out which one your face actually needs.

Under-Eye Filler vs. Eyelid Surgery: Which One Your Anatomy Needs

Filler fills hollows. Surgery removes fat pads and loose skin. Choose wrong and you make the problem worse. Here is the self-assessment that tells you which one you are, and the safety facts about tear trough filler.

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Plastic surgery in Iowa City, answered

How many plastic surgery practices are there in Iowa City?

We track 4 practices in Iowa City, Iowa, each with a public Google rating and at least 25 reviews. Dr. Marc A. Polacco currently holds the highest rating-weighted score. Listings are editorial and never paid.

What should I check before booking a consultation in Iowa City?

Three things, in this order. Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, or Royal College certification (FRCSC) in Canada. Whether the operating facility is accredited, or the surgeon holds hospital privileges for your exact procedure. And how many of that specific operation the surgeon performs each year. A reputable practice answers all three without hesitation.

Which procedures do Iowa City surgeons perform?

Across the practices we track in Iowa City, the procedures with local coverage are Blepharoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Facelift, Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Mommy Makeover, Otoplasty, Neck Lift, Brow Lift, Gynecomastia Surgery, Arm Lift, Thigh Lift, Body Lift, Lip Lift. Each links to local cost ranges and the surgeons who perform it.

Is a med spa the same as a plastic surgery practice?

No. Med spas deliver non-surgical treatments such as injectables, lasers and skin therapies, usually under a supervising physician. Plastic surgery practices are led by surgeons who operate. Some concerns can be addressed either way, and the honest answer depends on your anatomy. If you are weighing the two, our comparison guides cover exactly that decision.

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Plastic surgery in Iowa City

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Guides for Iowa City patients

CoolSculpting vs. Liposuction: An Honest Comparison

Morpheus8 vs. Facelift: What a Device Can and Cannot Do

Thread Lift vs. Facelift: The Honest Cost of Waiting

Under-Eye Filler vs. Eyelid Surgery: Which One Your Anatomy Needs

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