Joseph Hunstad, MD
17 reviews
40 Expert Answers
11208 Statesville Road, Suite 300Huntersville, NC 28078
About Joseph Hunstad, MD
Joseph Hunstad, MD practices in Huntersville at The Hunstad Kortesis Center for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery as a Plastic Surgeon, board certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Hunstad was invited to join RealSelf in 2011, and has achieved "Participating Member" status. The doctor has 26 years of experience providing cosmetic and aesthetic medical services, and is a member of American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Hunstad has hospital affiliations at Carolina's Medical Center University and Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville.
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Lift and Implant Replacement - Charlotte, NC
Posted by Nicole from Charlotte
Breast Lift
Dr. Huntstad is great. He has a good sense of humor and the right amount of confidence in his ability. It is obvious he takes great pride in his work. I get the impression he is a perfectionist and that translates to an amazing end result. I was surprised at the extensive level of after care and have been nothing but impressed with every aspect of this experience.
Awesome Results from Dr. Hunstad - Huntersville, NC
Posted by Hunstad Fan
Dr. Hunstad is a highly competent and skilled surgeon. I traveled from WV to ensure that my procedure was a success. I would highly recommend Dr. Hunstad to anyone in need of a plastic surgeon.
Dr. Hunstad Changed my Life - Charlotte, NC
Posted by KONTN
Body Lift
Dr. Hunstad delivers. He loves what he does, and it shows. He is a very knowledgeable, capable, caring surgeon. He thoroughly discussed my options, possible complications, answered all of my questions, and gave me a realistic outcome. My outcome greatly exceeded any of my expectations. His staff is very well-trained and friendly. They were always very accomodating as I traveled 3 hours (one-way) for each appointment. If you are looking for a phenomenal surgeon in the Charlotte, NC area, I highly recommend Dr. Hunstad and his staff.
Excellent Results - Winston Salem, NC
Posted by jweavil97
Doctor Hunstad is very caring to his patients. He answered all of mine and my husbands questions. He still takes time to answer my questions and I am 8 weeks out post op. The entire staff is professional and courteous. Alexis helped me with my payment process and all my questions each week before my surgery. She was always very helpful and knowledgable. I am very happy with my results my gets better everyday.
Had It Done and Love my Results - Huntersville, NC
Posted by B.Fat
Buccal Fat Removal
I love everything about their office, their staff, Dr. Hunstad is rated one of the top surgeons in NC. He truly cares about you and what's going to be the best decision you make with surgery. You can't go wrong with him and his team.
Very Happy with Results: Wait Times Are Shorter With AM Appointments & Digital Imaging Was a Huge Help - Huntersville, NC
Posted by charlottegirl
Breast Augmentation
I visited 3 doctors before deciding to have my breast augmentation surgery done at the Hunstad Center by Dr. Hunstad. Dr. Hunstad and his staff were very friendly & informative. They made me feel comfortable and provided me with a lot of the information I needed to make the best decisions for my surgery. They were very flexible and let me return to the office as often as needed to help assure me that I would get the results I was looking for. The new digital imaging software they have in the office was a huge help - it helped me to decide the appropriate size for my body - this was something I couldn't find offered at any other office in Charlotte, NC. All and all I am extremely please with my results and had a great experience with Dr. Hunstad and the Hunstad Center for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery. I will definitely be back if I decide to have anything else done. ONE HINT: I found that if you get an earlier morning appointment, the wait times are shorter and they have GREAT coffee, so ask for some when you arrive:).
Best Expereince - Huntersville, NC
Posted by Whitney J
I went to Dr. Hunstad becasue of a co-worker who had just gotten the same surgery that I was wanting. I knew if my surgery went half as good as hers did then I would be so happy. I had the best experience and I would do it again in a second if I could. I recommend Dr. Hunstad and his staff to everyone that I know.
Best Plastic Surgeon in Charlotte! - Huntersville, NC
Posted by Lisa in Charlotte
Tummy Tuck
After I decided to undergo a tummy tuck procedure, I researched all doctors in the Charlotte area that performed the procedure. I noticed that not many doctors specialized in tummy tucks. The one doctor that stood out to me was Dr. Joseph Hunstad. I was immediately impressed that he wrote the book on abdominoplasty. I convinced myself that I didn’t want to just pick the first doctor I saw so I made consultations with other doctors in the area and in most cases I never saw the doctor on the consultation, leaving me very uncomfortable. Not to mention their prices were cheap, leaving me to question their ability to deliver what I wanted. My husband and I met with Dr. Hunstad and it was an immediate hit. When we saw the price of the surgery, at first we were shocked but we didn’t mind the price tag because we knew I was in the hands of a world renowned surgeon, after all who would write a text book on this procedure if they weren’t darn good at what they do! Dr. Hunstad and his staff are very attentive and caring, not only for the patient but their family too. I am extremely pleased with my surgery. Dr. Hunstad assured me I would have awesome results and boy did he deliver. Dr. Hunstad not only provided me an updated look but restored my self-esteem that I had been lacking after having my first child. I would recommend Dr. Hunstad and his staff to anyone looking to undergo cosmetic surgery. You will not be sorry.
You Can't Find a Better Sugeon - Huntersville, NC
Posted by Slick
I have had an exceptional experiece with Dr. Hunstad and his staff. Dr Hunstad is an excellent Dr. and spends time with you to ensure you have no questions or concerns. I recently had an S Lift or MACS lift and could not be happier with the results.
Tummy Tuck & Lipo - North Carolina
Posted by yogaluva
Tummy Tuck
Dr. Hunstad came highly recommended from a friend, has significant experience and is highly regarded in his field. Pre-surgery, I felt comfortable with my decision. Post-surgery I have been thrilled with my decision. The attention Hunstad and his partner, Dr. Kortesis, provide patients post-surgery is superb. I would recommend Hunstad and Kortesis to anyone. They both have wonderful bedside manners and make you feel like they have all day to spend with you if needed. I believe both are highly skilled and experienced surgeons and the quality of care is unparalleled.
Oh, So Worth It! - Huntersville, NC
Posted by Blue Ridge M
Mommy Makeover
Dr. Hunstad, board certified plastic surgeon, along with his associate, Dr. McMullen, a board certified anesthesiologist, took excellent care of me. The surgical team and staff that Dr. Hunstad has surrounded himself with, make you feel comfortable from your consult to your recovery. Dr. Hunstad has published his first full work, Atlas of Abdominoplasty and shares his unique surgical methods through lectures around the world. He is a skilled surgeon and I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone considering plastic surgery.
Absolutely Professional and Truly Talented at What He Does - Charlotte, NC
Posted by 7888anon
Breast Implant Revision
After extensive research before choosing him, Dr.Hunstad and his staff lived up to their reputation. He is a caring person that understood the surgery was emotional for me after a horrible experience from another surgeon. He was very patient in answering all my questions and giving me a realistic idea of what to expect. He was very confident in what he told me and delivered even better than promised. Wait time was very minimal every visit and I never felt rushed out the door, the whole staff was professional and friendly. Facility is very clean and modern in a brand new building. If his price was double I still would do it over again. That's how pleased I am! I feel comfortable in my own skin again again and have gained back so much confidence. I am so grateful to Dr.Hunstad for taking extra care to deliver great results as he promised.
The Best Ever - Charlotte, NC
Posted by Pam C
Arm Lift
Dr Hunstad has done so much for the grossly obese that I felt that those of us which didnt experience the weight issue would benefit from his experience.
3 weeks after Sugery
Posted by Wake Forest3045
Tummy Tuck
He answered all my questions with patience and has been so nice. I haven't had to wait long at any appointment. His entire staff has been great through the entire process!
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Treatments offered at The Hunstad Kortesis Center for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
Education / Training
Undergraduate: BA, Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Michigan 1977
Plastic Surgery, Grand Rapids Area Medical Education Ctr 1984-86 Grand Rapids, Michigan; Chief Resident 1986-86
General Surgery, Butterworth Hospital, 1982-84, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Fellowship: Reconstructive Microsurgery MECOM Microsurgical Institute Baylor Dept. of Plastic Surgery 1986-87 Houston TX
Medical Licensure: State of North Carolina 1987-Present