Dr. David M. Bowers, MD is a plastic surgeon in Greensboro, NC specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1980 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. David M. Bowers, MD is affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Health and WAKE FOREST HEALTH NETWORK LLC.
1002 N. Church Street Suite 203
Greensboro, NC 27401
1126 N Church Street Suite 101
Greensboro, NC 27401
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.
During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.
The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.
Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.
There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.
Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:
Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.
Dr. David M. Bowers, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1980. He completed residency at Florida State University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (1980)
Residency: Florida State University Affiliated Hospitals (1985)
Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Licensed In: North Carolina
Dr. David M. Bowers, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. David M. Bowers, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 129 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David M. Bowers, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Greensboro, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David M. Bowers, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Mentor Worldwide LLC |
$121
Reconstruction $121 |
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PolarityTE, Inc. |
$115
SkinTE $115 |
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Pfizer Inc. |
$86
FLECTOR PATCH $54 |
EMBEDA $21 |
LYRICA $10 |
Actavis Pharma Inc |
$28
BYSTOLIC $28 |
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Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. |
$17
AMITIZA $17 |
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Other |
$12
$12 |
Food and Beverage | $380 |
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Dr. David Bowers' specialty is plastic surgery. His clinical interests include facelift, thigh lift (thighplasty), and blepharoplasty. Dr. Bowers is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Florida State University. Dr. Bowers is affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Health.