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Something as simple as a subtle change in the shape of a nose can have a dramatic effect on the overall appearance of the face. This is part of the reason rhinoplasty, also known as nose reshaping surgery, is such a popular procedure. As with all cosmetic treatments, costs can vary and there are many factors that go into determining the price. Dr. Samuel M. […]

While eyesight may naturally weaken with time, there are other concerns that can also lead to vision problems. One common issue is excess skin on the upper eyelids. Board certified plastic surgeon W. Tracy Hankins, MD explains that, in addition to cosmetic enhancement, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) can have medical benefits. If you’ve noticed that your eyelids have become heavy and are impeding your field of […]

Life is full of surprises, and sometimes that surprise is a bouncing bundle of joy. If you’ve had a tummy tuck, medically referred to as an abdominoplasty, you may wonder what impact a baby will have on your results. It’s important to understand, tummy tuck surgery should not affect your ability to get pregnant and have a child. However, our board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. […]

Millions of women have received breast augmentation and gone on to breastfeed without difficulty. Still, it’s normal to wonder if this procedure could have an effect on your ability to nurse. In most cases, the answer is no, it shouldn’t; however, there are factors to consider before making your final decision. During your initial complimentary consultation, our board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Samuel M. Sohn, […]

More and more people are combining facelift surgery with fat grafting. These procedures work well together to combat some of the most common signs of facial aging, including sagging skin, deep creases, and volume loss. This combination technique, available from our extensively trained plastic surgeon, has many benefits. Of course, the advantages are just one piece of the puzzle. To become well informed and make […]

Many cosmetic procedures are designed to multitask—they can often address multiple aesthetic concerns with one technique. However, more comprehensive results can be achieved in many cases by combining two or more approaches. Dr. W. Tracy Hankins, our board certified plastic surgeon, says that’s often true with facelift surgery and fat grafting. A facelift is primarily designed to reduce the appearance of excess, sagging skin. It’s […]

Congratulations to Dr. Hankins and Dr. Sohn for their inclusion in the 2016 list of Top Doc – Plastic Surgeons in Vegas Seven Magazine’s recent February issue. We are proud of our board-certified plastic surgeons for being included in this prestigious list of the Valley’s best surgeons and physicians!

The first thing you should know about VASER^® Liposelection^®, and any type of liposuction, is that as a surgical procedure it comes with some risk of complications. One way to minimize these risks is to choose a highly trained, board certified plastic surgeon, such as Dr. Samuel M. Sohn, to perform the operation. Another way to reduce the possibility of experiencing an outcome that’s not […]

There are so many types of fat reduction techniques available it’s easy to find the selection confusing. At Hankins & Sohn Plastic Surgery Associates, we offer a comprehensive range of options, including VASER^® LipoSelection^® and traditional tumescent liposuction. So what’s the difference between these two procedures? They are both designed to reduce stubborn pockets of fat using suction, but they diverge in their methods. Tumescent […]

There are many options available to help you halt hair loss and stimulate regrowth, including surgical and non-surgical methods. One of the most advanced techniques, the NeoGraft^® Hair Replacement System, can also offer some of the best results possible. This procedure, performed by our board certified plastic surgeons, W. Tracy Hankins, MD and Samuel M. Sohn, MD, is a minimally invasive treatment that utilizes your […]