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Dr. William J. Vinyard is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the founder of the Vinyard Institute of Plastic Surgery in Port Saint Lucie, South Florida. At his state-of-the-art facility, Dr. Vinyard offers cosmetic plastic surgery of the face and body as well as nonsurgical skin rejuvenation and body contouring. “The goal of my practice is to elevate cosmetic plastic surgery to a new standard by creating exceptional results, through an experience that exceeds our patient’s expectations,” says Dr. Vinyard. Dr. Vinyard graduated with honors from the University of Kansas and earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Kansas Hospital, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Vinyard was then accepted into the highly competitive plastic surgery residency at the University of California, Davis, again serving as chief resident. There, he narrowed his professional interest to aesthetic plastic surgery. He went on to a fellowship in advanced breast and aesthetic surgery in Birmingham, Alabama, training under the esteemed plastic surgeon Dr. James Grotting. Dr. Vinyard is one of few surgeons to complete four full surgical training programs, a testament to his drive and desire for an extensive education before opening his own practice. Dr. Vinyard is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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117 Vinyard Institute of Plastic Surgery Reviews
Extremely Pleased and Relieved
Dr. Vinyard and his exemplary staff deserve no less than 5stars and AAA+’s for the assistance, guidance, knowledge, and skill they gave in my journey of explant surgery. A mammogram and ultrasound confirmed my 10 year old silicone implants were ruptured, as well as a lump in my left axilla. Ugh! And so the journey began…. I had a consult with my original plastic surgeon in which he and his...
Very happy with the results - a real dream came true
I had tummy tuck few months ago and I am very happy with the results!!! I’ve always wanted to do a tummy tuck. Now that’s a real dream came true. I love it. Dr. Vinyard did a great job. And it’s done WITHOUT any complications. Dr. Vinyard is very attentive and caring. He listened and answered all my questions. I was very comfortable going into surgery because he had shown a high level of profe...
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Great Experience!
I had a dream augmentation done in November of 2022 and i couldn't be happier! I also had a facial done yesterday with Savannah! My experiences there are always pleasant. The staff always makes you feel welcome and treats you like family. I would 10/10 recommend anyone to go see Dr. Vineyard!
Skin feels so smooth and lines are minimizing
She does a great job and makes you feel as comfortable as possible while doing the procedure! Skin feels so smooth and lines are minimizing. Basically no down time and the whole thing takes about 20 minutes
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A: Thank you for your question.
It is difficult to provide an accurate assessment of facial asymmetry from a photo alone. However, I can speak in general about some possible treatment options for patients who have nasolabial fold asymmetry.
One of the most common ways to treat nasolabial fold asymmetry is with injectable fillers. With proper technique and the right choice of filler, this could be a non-surgical option to consider. This option is temporary and depending on the choice of filler will last between 6-18 months.
Adding additional fat grafting to the smaller area is another option but requires additional surgery to harvest the fat. This is a more long lasting option but it would depend on which side you currently like best. If you like the smaller side, than adding additional volume to the side you like would not be the right option for you.
Liposuction is a common way to remove fat in unwanted areas on the body. However, the smaller the area of unwanted fat the more challenging it becomes to get an accurate amount removed. This procedure is less commonly performed on the face.
A facelift is a surgical procedure that doesn't actually remove the additional fat deposits in the nasolabial folds but rather tightens the overlying skin and re positions the cheek fat pad that has slid down the cheek causing the nasolabial fold to become more prominent.
Another option that is less invasive and more accurate for removing small areas of fat deposits and also tightens overlying skin is a procedure called ACCUtite. This procedure is a minimally invasive procedure performed in the office with local anesthetic. It utilized radio-frequency energy in a temperature-controlled device to melt the unwanted fat deposits and heat the overlying skin creating skin tightening. The procedure is very similar to sister procedures, BODYtite and FACEtite, but utilizes a smaller hand piece that allows for more accurate treatment of smaller areas.
It would be best for you to have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience in all of these options so that you both could decide which option, if any, is best for you.
I hope this helps. Best of luck!
William J. Vinyard, MD, FACS
Port St. Lucie, Florida
A: Thank you for your question.
The gravitational pull on the breast implants tend to try and bring the breast implants down when standing and toward the outside when laying on your back. The combination tends to pull the breast implants down and out.
To help minimize these negative effects that gravity has on the breast implants, I advise all my patient to wear a bra as much as possible and even at night. The bra doesn't need to have an underwire but the underwire tends to help keep the breast implants more secure by adding additional pressure to the skin around the breast implants.
In addition, I advise all my patients to wear an underwire sports bra when exercising. Traditional sports bras tend to smash the breast implants against the chest where the underwire sports bras tend to cup and support the breast implants.
I hope this helps. Best wishes!
William J. Vinyard, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Palm Beach, Florida
A: Thank you for your question.
I usually advise my patients that it is okay to get their hair colored after the first couple weeks after surgery if the patient's healing process is normal.
Ultimately, the decision should be made between your surgeon and yourself.
I hope this helps. Best wishes!
William J. Vinyard, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Palm Beach, Florida
A: Thank you for your question and for sharing your photos.
Your photos suggest that you have some laxity to the abdominal skin and to the abdominal wall that commonly occurs after pregnancy. However, there does not appear to be a significant amount of excess skin present.
A formal consultation would be necessary to determine for sure but you are likely a candidate for either procedure based on the photos you shared. You could expect to have a significant amount of fat loss with the Smartlipo procedure and a moderate amount of skin tightening. With the Tummy Tuck procedure, you would expect to achieve a tighter and smoother appearance to the abdominal skin with the added benefit of a tighter, flatter abdominal wall. However, as you mentioned, with the Tummy Tuck procedure you will have to accept a scar in exchange for the significant improvement in abdominal contour.
If you decided to proceed with Smartlipo, you could still have a Tummy Tuck procedure at a later date if you desired a greater degree of improved abdominal contour.
I hope this helps. Best wishes!
William J. Vinyard, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Palm Beach, Florida
A: Thank you for your question.
I'm sorry to hear you have having pain that is still requiring pain medication. Hopefully the amount of pain you are having has been somewhat decreasing from the time of your surgery. Slowly improving pain is typical after surgery. Everyone heals differently and at different rates. Sometimes patients will have pain that persists to 3 weeks and then random pains until about 6 weeks. However, it is important that your operating surgeon has had the opportunity to examine you to make sure there is not a complication developing. If your operating surgeon is following you closely and has examined you recently, I would trust their judgement as they have more knowledge about your specific surgery and anatomy. If you are still concerned, I would recommend you ask your operating surgeon if there is another plastic surgeon they would recommend for a second opinion.
I hope this helps. Best wishes!
William J. Vinyard, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Palm Beach, Florida