North Carolina, United States
10 board-certified practices, local procedure costs, and the questions worth asking before you book.
Wilmington's surgical market centers on the Medical Center Drive cluster near Novant New Hanover, and oculoplastic surgery is its standout strength, led by an eye center whose 1,200-plus reviews anchor the region's eyelid work. General cosmetic coverage runs solid: half the ten practices perform liposuction, four cover breast augmentation and tummy tucks. As coastal North Carolina's only market of depth, it draws from an hour in every direction, and summer books early. Verify American Board of Plastic Surgery certification, or oculoplastic fellowship training for eyelid specialists, plus facility accreditation.
Across the 10 practices we track in Wilmington, the widest procedure coverage is liposuction (5 surgeons), blepharoplasty (4 surgeons), and breast augmentation (4 surgeons), which typically runs $3,500–$11,000 locally. Together they hold 2,630 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 Wilmington.
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Cosmetic Surgery 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.
Cosmetic Surgery 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.
Cosmetic Surgery 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.
Cosmetic Surgery Surgical removal of localized fat deposits through small incisions, the definitive option for pockets that resist diet and exercise.
Cosmetic Surgery 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.
Cosmetic Surgery Surgery that repositions the deeper facial tissues and removes excess skin, addressing jowls and midface descent that no injectable or device can lift.
Cosmetic Surgery 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.
Cosmetic Surgery 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.
Cosmetic Surgery 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.
Cosmetic Surgery A short procedure that removes the buccal fat pad from the lower cheek to create a more sculpted, hollowed look, and the operation most likely to be regretted if done at the wrong age.
Cosmetic Surgery Also called ear pinning
Surgery that reshapes or repositions prominent ears closer to the head, commonly performed on children but equally effective in adults.
Cosmetic Surgery Surgery that reduces or reshapes the labia minora, most often sought for physical discomfort during exercise, sex, or with clothing rather than appearance alone.
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La Belle Vie Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Wilmington, North Carolina, rated 5 stars across 380 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.
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Church Jeffrey S MD is a plastic surgery practice in Wilmington, North Carolina, rated 5 stars across 188 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.
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Mark W. Morgan, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Wilmington, North Carolina, rated 5 stars across 102 Google reviews.
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Wilmington Eye - Oculoplastic Center is a plastic surgery practice in Wilmington, North Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 1,233 Google reviews, performing 1 tracked procedures.
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Casey Sheck, DO is a plastic surgery practice in Wilmington, North Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 67 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.
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Sono Bello Wilmington NC is a plastic surgery practice in Wilmington, North Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 55 Google reviews, performing 4 tracked procedures.
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Coastal Wellness Care & Cosmetic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Wilmington, North Carolina, rated 4.8 stars across 78 Google reviews, performing 1 tracked procedures.
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Wilmington Surgical Associates - a Novant Health affiliate is a plastic surgery practice in Wilmington, North Carolina, rated 4.8 stars across 332 Google reviews.
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Tor Ljung, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Wilmington, North Carolina, rated 4.7 stars across 92 Google reviews.
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Wilmington Plastic Surgery & Med Spa is a plastic surgery practice in Wilmington, North Carolina, rated 4.4 stars across 103 Google reviews.
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We track 10 practices in Wilmington, North Carolina, each with a public Google rating and at least 25 reviews. La Belle Vie Plastic Surgery currently holds the highest rating-weighted score. Listings are editorial and never paid.
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.
Across the practices we track in Wilmington, the procedures with local coverage are Blepharoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Facelift, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Mommy Makeover, Buccal Fat Removal, Otoplasty, Labiaplasty. Each links to local cost ranges and the surgeons who perform it.
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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