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Dr. Michael Carey Edwards, MD

Experienced, Compassionate Care for Beautiful Results. Call to schedule your private unhurried appt.

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6 Peer Endorsements

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Overview

Specialties

100% Plastic Surgery - 16 years experience
Board Certified

Procedures Performed

This doctor performs the following procedures:

Areola Reduction
Body Contouring
Botox
Brachioplasty
Breast Augmentation

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Insurance Accepted

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No insurance plans accepted

Payment Types

Cash, Credit Card

Contact Information

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Edwards Plastic Surgery

653 N Town Center Drive

Suite 214

Las Vegas, NV 89144

Office: 702-248-8989

Fax: 702-243-7923
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Hospital Affiliation/ Privileges

Flamingo Surgery Center
Mountainview Hospital (Las Vegas, NV)

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Gender

Male

Languages Spoken

English

About Me

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Videos (1)

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Dr. Edwards finished medical school and completed a 5 year General Surgery Residency in 1993 and a 3 year Plastic Surgery Residency in 1996 while serving in... more

Care philosophy: When you look as beautiful as you feel, you have the state of balance that exudes self-confidence. This can greatly improve your outlook on life and improve... more

References

Patient Reviews	Patient Rating Are you a patient? Write a review 1 review “Love my new look, thanks Dr Edwards!!” Posted by: Marie, 3 months ago. Patient Review: Dr Edwards is thee best Plastic Surgeon in the valley! His bedside manner and detailed expertise made me feel very comfortable about my choice of a... more Flag
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 6 endorsements Doctors and Dentists: Endorse this doctor I endorse this doctor. I worked with Dr. Edwards many years and know him to be a great person as well as an excellent surgeon. He is a wonderful... more Endorsement from doctor: Marcus Peterson , Saint George (UT), About 1 month ago I endorse this doctor. Excellent surgical and personal skills. A stand up guy in every way. Endorsement from doctor: Jeffrey Roth , Las Vegas (NV), About 1 month ago View all 6 endorsements

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1 review

“Love my new look, thanks Dr Edwards!!”

Posted by: Marie, 3 months ago.

Patient Review: Dr Edwards is thee best Plastic Surgeon in the valley! His bedside manner and detailed expertise made me feel very comfortable about my choice of a... more

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6 endorsements

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I endorse this doctor. I worked with Dr. Edwards many years and know him to be a great person as well as an excellent surgeon. He is a wonderful... more

Endorsement from doctor: Marcus Peterson , Saint George (UT), About 1 month ago

I endorse this doctor. Excellent surgical and personal skills. A stand up guy in every way.

Endorsement from doctor: Jeffrey Roth , Las Vegas (NV), About 1 month ago

Résumé

License

23 years since Michael Carey Edwards was first licensed to practice.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Nevada	Active	1998	11/10/2010

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this doctor.

Board Certification

Surgery - American Board of Surgery
Plastic Surgery - American Board of Plastic Surgery

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Work Experience

Position	Duration
President, Plastic Surgeon at Edwards Plastic Surgery	2003–present
Chief of Staff, Staff Plastic Surgeon at Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital	1996–2003

Advanced Training

Training	Specialty	Hospital	Completed
Fellowship	Plastic Surgery	Wilford Hall Medical Center	1996
Residency	General Surgery	David Grant Medical Center	1993

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine		MD - Doctor of Medicine	1988
University of California - Davis	Applied Physiology	BS - Bachelor of Science	1984

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Americs Top Doctor	Castle Connolly Medical	2012
Seven Magazine	One of Las Vegas' Top Doctors	2012

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	International Association of Plastic Surgeons	2009-present
Member	California Society of Plastic Surgeons	2007-present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9

Answers:	128	Health Answers
	2	Best Answers - chosen by asker
	19	Answers marked "I agree" by other doctors
	3	Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides:	1	Health Guide
	0	Staff Picks

Medical Photos

Before and after breast revision surgery

Twitter feed

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Publications

Article	Publication	Date
No Easy Fix	Cosmetic Surgery Times	2010
Cosmetic Surgery and Your Health	Las Vegas Health	2008

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Managing Implant Fold Malposition	Rancho Mirage Allergan Round Table	2012
Clinical Faculty; Managing Implant Malposition	LifeCell Bioskills Lab	2012

Secondary Augmentation Mastopexy	4th Annual American Brazilian Plastic Surgery Meeting	2012
Revision Breast Surgery	4th Annual American Brazilian Plastic Surgery Meeting	2012
Clinical Faculty; Managing Implant Malposition	LifeCell Bioskills Lab	2011
Correction of Implant Malposition	Expanding Horizons Symposium Refined Techniques for Superior Outcomes, Encore, Las Vegas, Nevada	2011
The Deteriorating Large Augmentation: Lessons Learned in Las Vegas	Expanding Horizons Symposium Refined Techniques for Superior Outcomes	2011
Fresh Faces Panel: Senior Discussant	ASPS 2011, Denvwe, CO	2011
Panel: Revisional Breast Augmentation: Dealing With Capsular Contracture, Fold Malposition, and Nipple Malposition	ASPS 2011, Denver, CO	2011
Mastopexy Technique and Patient Selection	ASPS 2011, Denver, CO	2011
Panel: Fresh Faces, Real Cases; Senior Discussant	ASPS 2011, Denver, CO	2011
MedSIPS: Medical Students Interested in Plastic Surgery Seminar	ASAPS 2011 Boston, MA	2011
Redesigning Your Aesthetic Practice Seminar â€œMissed Opportunitiesâ€	ASAPS 2011 Boston, MA	2011
Quality of Life After Breast Implants, Panel co-chairman	ASAPS 2011 Boston, MA	2011
Breast Revision Surgery and Techniques	Allergan Academy APEX Faculty	2011
Managing the Over Augmented Breast	3rd Annual American-Brazilian Aesthetic Meeting	2011
Allergan Academy: Guest Presenter: Revision Mastopexy Augmentation	3rd Annual American-Brazilian Aesthetic Meeting	2011
Managing the Over-Augmented Breast; Panel: Managing the Secondary Augmentation Patient	Plastic Surgery 2010, ASPS Annual Meeting	2010
Clinical Faculty; Managing Implant Malposition	LifeCell Bioskills Lab	2010
Managing Breast Implant Malposition, Pane;: Managing Iatrogenic Deformities of the Breast,	ASAPS 2010 Washington DC	2010
Redsigning Your Aesthetic Practice Teaching Course	ASAPS 2010 Washington DC	2010
Managing Your Practice in Challenging Times, Webinar	Managing Your Practice in Challenging Times	2009
Clinical Faculty; Managing Implant Malposition	LifeCell Bioskills Lab	2009

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