Dr. Nicholas Wayne Clavin, MD is a pediatric plastic surgeon in Charlotte, NC specializing in pediatric plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, general surgery and head & neck plastic surgery. Dr. Nicholas Wayne Clavin, MD is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) and Atrium Health.
1025 Morehead Medical Drive Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28204
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.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.
Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:
Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.
Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Wayne Clavin, MD for Medicare patients.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Wayne Clavin, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Wayne Clavin, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and depression.
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He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery American Board of Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery American Board of Surgery
Licensed In: North Carolina
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nicholas Wayne Clavin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$126,147
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $80,976 |
Revolve $17,654 |
NATRELLE $7,879 |
STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS $6,822 |
ARTIA RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX $3,960 |
Other $8,855 |
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$78,008
NATRELLE $34,376 |
AlloDerm $33,134 |
STRATTICE $5,370 |
NATRELLE IMPLANTS $4,523 |
NATRELLE BREAST IMPLANTS $437 |
Other $168 |
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$74,330
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $45,335 |
STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS $8,817 |
AlloDerm $1,768 |
$18,410 |
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$38,028
EIKON $15,451 |
EIKON LT ADAPT SMOKE EVACUATION $12,110 |
PHOTONBLADE $10,403 |
MAXFACE $31 |
Neptune $17 |
Other $16 |
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$15,510
Cortiva Allograft Dermis $15,200 |
Fortiva Porcine Dermis $310 |
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$20,873
Exparel $9,106 |
AlloDerm $3,565 |
PREVENA $1,513 |
MemoryShape Breast Implants $1,345 |
MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $416 |
Other $4,927 |
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Dr. Nicholas Clavin is a specialist in facial plastic surgery, general surgery, and pediatric plastic surgery. These areas are among his clinical interests: cleft lip and palate, kenalog injection, and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). His medical residency was performed at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a hospital affiliated with the University of California. Dr. Clavin is professionally affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center (CMC). His practice in Charlotte, NC is open to new patients as reported by Atrium Health.
