Choosing a Plastic Surgeon in Las Vegas

Dr. J. Timothy Katzen is a plastic surgeon with offices in Las Vegas and Beverly Hills. Dr. Katzen began his education by earning a BS in Biology at Duke University, where he also made Dean’s List. He earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia. He completed a residency in General Surgery at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu and completed a second residency in Plastic Surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. There, he also completed a Fellowship in Burn Surgery. Then, he completed a Fellowship in Microsurgery at Houston’s St. Joseph Hospital and a Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Katzen has earned board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is also a member of several professional organizations that include the following: the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the International College of Surgeons, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the National Board of Medical Examiners, and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

What kinds of services does Dr. Katzen offer? Dr. Katzen offers a variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures that include the following: • Breast augmentation • Facelifts • Tummy Tucks • Neck lifts • Thigh Lifts • Rhinoplasty • Hi-Def Vaser Liposuction • Botox • Arm Lifts • 360 Body Lifts

What is a 360 body lift? Also known as a circumferential body lift, a 360 body lift is a plastic surgical procedure performed to remove excess skin and fat from somebody who has lost weight. During this procedure, Dr. Katzen will remove excess skin and fat from the back, hips, flanks, and abdomen. Depending on the amount of work a patient needs, the procedure can take anywhere from four to eight hours. The 360 body lift is performed under general anesthesia. After stitching the back closed, he will turn the patient over and work on their front. While working on the abdomen, Dr. Katzen will tighten the abdominal muscles.

What is an arm lift? An arm lift or brachioplasty is a plastic surgical procedure performed to improve the appearance of the upper arm. Dr. Katzen will remove excess skin and fat during the procedure. Young patients whose skin possess strong elastic qualities often just need liposuction. There are several types of arm lift, and Dr. Katzen will choose the best one based on the amount of your sagging arm skin. If you have been looking for the ideal plastic surgeon in Las Vegas, Beverly Hills, or surrounding areas, contact Dr. Katzen today and see why patients choose him for their aesthetic needs.