Cosmetic and plastic surgery that focuses on you
When you choose, Ascension Via Christi Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics, in Wichita, Kansas, you’ll find surgeons with expertise in the latest plastic and cosmetic surgical techniques. Your surgeon starts by listening to understand you and your concerns. Our care team is dedicated to helping you look and feel better. And we answer all your questions – big and small. Then, we work with you to create a customized surgical plan that’s right for you.
At Ascension Via Christi, you get board-certified surgeons who are part of a national team of surgeons, sharing the latest technology, techniques and best practices. At Ascension Via Christi, we offer many treatment options to help you feel more like yourself again, such as:
- BOTOX®
- Body contouring, including liposuction
- Breast augmentation (breast implants)
- Breast lift
- Breast reconstruction
- Face lift
- Mastectomy
- Rhinoplasty (nose reconstruction)
- Vein care
Breast reconstruction after mastectomy
If you are interested in breast reconstruction after mastectomy, lumpectomy or radiation, talk to your breast surgeon about plastic surgery. Surgeons at Ascension Via Christi provide reconstruction options, including scar reduction, breast implants, and skin grafts using FLAP techniques.
Cosmetic breast surgery for men and women
Talk to your surgeon about cosmetic breast procedures that can change the shape and size of your breasts, including:
- Breast augmentation with a saline or silicone implant
- Breast lift for sagging breasts
- Cosmetic and medically necessary breast reduction
- Gynecomastia surgery in men to reduce breast size, flatten the chest and enhance contours
Body contouring with cosmetic surgery options
After losing weight, our plastic surgeons are here to help you tighten loose skin and remove excess tissue. Talk to our plastic surgeons about surgical procedures that:
- Add lift to the upper and lower eyelids (blepharoplasty)
- Adjust the shape of your nose (rhinoplasty and septoplasty)
- Contour and adds “lift” to the arms, neck and thighs
- Remove a large flap of skin (panniculectomy)
- Pin back the ears (otoplasty)
- Tighten the tummy muscles and remove excess fat (abdominoplasty)
To remove fat cells, we offer the latest, minimally invasive liposuction techniques, including:
- Laser-assisted ProLipo PLUS™ is used to liquify and remove fat cells while contouring the body.
- VASER® liposuction is an ultrasound technique that breaks up fat cells and spot-treats fat deposits to reveal the muscle tone underneath.
Skin care injections for fine lines, wrinkles and excessive sweating
Our doctors provide BOTOX® skin injections to reduce wrinkles and control excessive sweating. Botox injections help block the nerves that stimulate your sweat glands. Juvederm® dermal fillers are available if recommended by your plastic surgeon. Ask about Botox specials, call 316-609-4400.
Varicose and spider vein treatment
Dr. John Shellito, general and vascular surgeon, has the expertise to care for vein conditions, such as spider veins, varicose veins, and other vascular disorders that are causing you discomfort. Our vein care specialist provides advanced laser therapy and minimally invasive treatments to help improve the appearance of your legs and promote better blood flow. Treatments include:
- Endovenous laser and light therapy - used to treat spider veins, rosacea and vascular birthmarks, such as port wine stains. No needles or incisions are used.
- Mini-phlebectomy - a minimally invasive procedure that removes a varicose vein using very small incisions.
- Sclerotherapy - a cosmetic vein procedure where your doctor injects a salt solution into spider veins and reticular veins to close them down. Several treatments are typically needed to reach desired results.
Get a second opinion on your plastic surgery care plan
Get the confidence and peace of mind that your doctor and care plan are right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at Ascension Via Christi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics, in Wichita, Kansas. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options. Talk with one of our doctors about a personalized care plan.
When you are deciding on a plastic or cosmetic treatment plan, there’s a lot to think about. Our surgical specialists can provide a second opinion, based on our experience and as part of a national team of surgeons.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records from your doctor on your behalf, so that they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.
Refer a patient to a plastic surgeon
Your patients can expect compassionate, personalized care from the moment our specialists connect with them. Our specialists start by listening to fully understand their needs and to develop an individualized care plan. To make a doctor referral, please call 316-274-4440.
