Skip to content
ClinicCompass
Iowa City, Iowa

Iowa, United States

Plastic surgery in Iowa City

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

Northgate Drive on Iowa City's east side holds three of the seven tagged listings, and none is a cosmetic surgery office: the Facial Rejuvenation Center, the Ambulatory Surgical Center, and Oral Surgery Associates carry no tagged cosmetic procedures. 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 eight procedures from the Revitalize U building in North Liberty. The one full breast and body menu, Dr. Rene Recinos' twelve-procedure book, is in Mason City, two and a half hours north. The seven average 4.79 across 229 reviews. Verify ABPS certification, and compare Des Moines for breast or body work.

Across the 7 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–$7,500 locally. Together they hold 229 Google reviews at an average of 4.8 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.

On the map

Where Iowa City's 7 plastic surgery practices sit

Every pin is a practice from the list below. See which cluster is closest to you.

Map of 7 plastic surgery practices in Iowa City, Iowa
Procedures in Iowa City

Surgical procedures in Iowa City

Tap a procedure to see local cost ranges and which Iowa City surgeons perform it.

Blepharoplasty treatment 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–$7,500
Learn more →
Rhinoplasty treatment Cosmetic Surgery

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–$16,000
Learn more →
Breast Augmentation treatment Cosmetic Surgery

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–$13,000
Learn more →
Liposuction treatment Cosmetic Surgery

Liposuction

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

Typical cost $3,500–$11,000
Learn more →
Tummy Tuck treatment Cosmetic Surgery

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–$16,000
Learn more →
Facelift treatment Cosmetic Surgery

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–$30,000
Learn more →
Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) treatment Cosmetic Surgery

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–$18,000
Learn more →
Breast Lift treatment Cosmetic Surgery

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–$14,000
Learn more →
Breast Reduction treatment Cosmetic Surgery

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–$15,000
Learn more →
Mommy Makeover treatment Cosmetic Surgery

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–$30,000
Learn more →
Otoplasty treatment Cosmetic Surgery

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–$8,000
Learn more →
Neck Lift treatment Cosmetic Surgery

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–$16,000
Learn more →
Brow Lift treatment Cosmetic Surgery

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–$9,000
Learn more →
Gynecomastia Surgery treatment Cosmetic Surgery

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–$10,000
Learn more →
Practice directory

Plastic surgeons in Iowa City

7 listed practices. Every listing is editorial and never paid.

★ See the best-rated plastic surgeons in Iowa City
Dr. Marc A. Polacco in Iowa City

Dr. Marc A. Polacco

Iowa City

4.9 (30) · Google

Financing available

Dr. Marc A. Polacco is a plastic surgery practice in Iowa City, Iowa, rated 4.9 stars across 30 Google reviews, performing 8 tracked procedures.

View surgeon →
Facial Rejuvenation Center in Iowa City

Facial Rejuvenation Center

Iowa City

4.9 (30) · Google

Facial Rejuvenation Center is a plastic surgery practice in Iowa City, Iowa, rated 4.9 stars across 30 Google reviews.

View surgeon →
Surgical Services in Iowa City

Surgical Services

Iowa City

4.9 (30) · Google

Surgical Services is a plastic surgery practice in Iowa City, Iowa, rated 4.9 stars across 30 Google reviews.

View surgeon →

Scott Owen, MD

Iowa City

4.6 (27) · Google

Scott Owen, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Iowa City, Iowa, rated 4.6 stars across 27 Google reviews, performing 6 tracked procedures.

View surgeon →
Rene F. Recinos, M.D.,PhD in Iowa City

Rene F. Recinos, M.D.,PhD

Iowa City

4.6 (33) · Google

Rene F. Recinos, M.D.,PhD is a plastic surgery practice in Iowa City, Iowa, rated 4.6 stars across 33 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.

View surgeon →
FAQ

Plastic surgery in Iowa City, answered

How many plastic surgery practices are there in Iowa City?

We track 7 practices in Iowa City, Iowa, each with a public Google rating and at least 25 reviews. Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center 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. 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.

Free consultation

Talk to a Iowa City surgeon

Tell us which procedure you are considering and we will match you with a practice in Iowa City. Free, no obligation, and we never sell your data.

Request a free consultation

A matched practice reaches out. No obligation.

Preferred contact time (optional)

By submitting, you agree we may share your name, contact details, and the treatment you asked about with the clinic we match you to, so they can contact you about a consultation. We never sell your information. See our Privacy Policy.