Since 1998, Dr. Gary Talbert and Dr. David Bauer of Arkansas Plastic Surgery have served patients on the top floor of the Hickingbotham Outpatient Center on Little Rock’s Baptist Health campus. Arkansas Plastic Surgery is located in the same complex as the Surgical Pavilion, which is their operative facility, and the Baptist Health Breast Center. Drs. Talbert and Bauer say they chose this prime location for the convenience of their patients. Advanced Aesthetics—Arkansas Plastic Surgery’s group of licensed medical aestheticians—is next door.
The passion that Dr. Talbert and Dr. Bauer have for their work stems from a love of the “art” of surgery. “Our mission is to restore, refine and enhance our patients’ natural beauty,” says Dr. Bauer. “We are committed to safely producing an outcome that achieves their desired goals through our individual attention to each patient.”
“Breast augmentation is the most frequently requested procedure by our patients,” says Dr. Talbert. The procedure enhances the size and shape of the breast, increasing the fullness and projection of breasts, which may be small or uneven due to pregnancy, weight loss or genetics. Augmentation improves the balance of your figure, thus enhancing your self-image and boosting your self-confidence.
“A common misconception is that breast implants, whether silicone or saline, need to be changed out in 10 years,” says Dr. Talbert. “Actually, the integrity of a quality implant may last a lifetime. We only recommend exchanging implants if they are ruptured.
Sometimes patients fear their implants may have an unnatural look after surgery, but Dr. Talbert assures that’s an unecessary concern. “We are committed to using the latest technology in implants and surgical techniques to give our patients more natural results. We present you with choices of size, shape and profile to meet your individual goals.”
His best advice? Realistic expectations are the key to success. “Share your expectations with your surgeon so that your augmentation can be individually tailored to you,” he says. “Also, choose a surgeon who is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery, and who has extensive experience performing breast augmentations.”
The second most requested procedure at Arkasnas Plastic Surgery is a tummy tuck, which flattens and tightens a woman’s abdomen by removing fat and excess skin that may have been caused by pregnancy, weight gain or genetics. Abdominoplasty is a safe way to restore the integrity of the abdominal wall, creating a profile that is more smooth and firm.
“A common misconception is that any plastic surgeon can perform a tummy tuck effectively, but not all plastic surgeons are created equally,” cautions Dr. Bauer. “A successful outcome for abdominoplasty requires the skill and expertise of a surgeon with extensive training and experience in body contouring procedures.”
According to Dr. Bauer, many patients fear their tummy tuck results may not be permanent. Although the results of a tummy tuck may technically be permanent, the positive outcome can be greatly enhanced by maintaining a stable weight, he advises.
One more quick tip from the pros at Arkansas Plastic Surgery: Perform due diligence and educate yourself prior to choosing your surgeon. Select a surgeon you can trust. Ask for certification from The American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only one of 24 medical boards that is approved by The American Board of Medical Specialties.
Arkansas Plastic Surgery is located at 9500 Kanis Road, Suite 502 in Little Rock. For more information about breast augmentation or other cosmetic surgery procedures, contact Dr. Talbert or Dr. Bauer at (501) 219-8388.
From left, Dana Gartrell,
Dr. David Bauer, Jan Parks
From left, Jill Kingsborough, R.N., Dr. Gary Talbert, Monica Fletcher, R.N.P.