General Practitioners

• Medical Weight Loss
  Obesity can cause the skin to stretch over time, and the more your skin stretches, the more the elasticity of the skin is stretched beyond capacity. You may end up with a lot of excess skin if you lose 50 to 100 pounds or more, and any part of the body can be affected by sagging skin, including the face, arms, midsection, buttocks, and thighs. Without a doubt, the greater the weight loss, the more excess skin there is to deal with.
• Pediatric Care
  Liz joined the practice in June of 2001 and this year marked 20 years that she and Dr. Clark have worked together! Liz graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Nursing in December 1988 with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The same week she graduated, she also married her husband, Tom and she traveled the world with him for the next 22 years as an Air Force wife. During her career, she has worked in Pediatrics, Pediatric ICU, medical/surgical specialties, PACU, and in the OR both as a circulator and surgical assistant. She even worked as a boarding school nurse, while she lived in England for London Central High School. Her love for plastic surgery started back in 1995 when she worked for a plastic surgeon in Las Vegas. She has three grown children Katie, Kyle, and Kendall. She loves her patients and cares for each one of them as if they were family. When she is not in her nursing mode, you will find "Spin Liz" teaching a spin class or in the gym.
• Ear Infections
  At Bluewater Plastic Surgery, we recommend otoplasty only for healthy individuals that do not have any known life-threatening illness or untreated chronic ear infections. Individuals should also be without any medical conditions that can the impair healing process and recovery time. The unique plans for your ear revision can address conditions such as macrotia, protruding ears and even prior trauma like burns and bites.
• Emergency Care
  Dr. Clark is well-versed and very experienced in dealing with traumatic injuries.  He has extensive experience over the last 25 years taking Emergency Room call handling everything from dog-bites to maxillofacial repairs from automobile accidents. His expertise in complex cases has local hospitals contacting him for difficult cases even when he isn’t scheduled to be on call at that facility.

Gynecologists

• Pregnancy
  Talking about the need for labiaplasty can be an uncomfortable conversation, but fact of the matter is that millions of women share this same concern, and it is a widely common procedure. Some women are born with prominent labia, other times it can be caused by age, menopause or other hormonal changes can thin the tissue of the labia majora, pregnancy and childbirth, as well as changes in your weight.
• Labor and Delivery

Surgeons

• Wound Care
  Sara has joined Bluewater Plastic Surgery after ten years in dermatology and skin cancer surgery. She is a registered nurse with twenty-eight years’ experience in the healthcare field. Sara has extensive knowledge of the skin, wound care, and cosmetic procedures. A mother of four adult kids, who live all over the U.S. Sara is originally from Springfield, Missouri. She then moved to Georgia and raised her kids there for eighteen years before eventually finding their slice of paradise here in Santa Rosa Beach. Her hobbies include walking, biking trails, Star Wars trivia and old science fiction novels and movies. Having demonstrated her passion for service in the healthcare setting, she was selected as most outstanding nurse in her graduating class. Sara continues to demonstrate that professionalism and kindness with each patient here at Bluewater Plastic Surgery!
• Ear Surgery
  Ear surgery can be carried out under local anesthesia in the office, or under intravenous sedation or general anesthesia in an outpatient or hospital setting.  Dr. Clark will discuss the best option for you and your situation.

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
  When considering noninvasive techniques like Botox and facial fillers, “it’s all about the injector.†It is not simply injecting the product; the injector must understand the science of Botox and which filler will achieve the patient’s goals, whether you are filling a deep line or adding volume to the cheek. Dr. Clark is considered an expert injector with the ability to bring art and science together to obtain a result you are amazed with.
• Brow Lift
  For the majority of patients, their desired brow lift outcome can be achieved using modern endoscopic techniques which leaves behind small incisions hidden within the hair line. This endoscopic technique is sometimes called a mini brow lift. A mini brow lift is a less invasive brow procedure that smooths and lifts the forehead to help raise your brow line and reduce hooding in the upper eyelids. Depending on the desired results and other contributing factors, some patients may require a full brow lift or direct brow lift to achieve the best outcome.
• Eyelid Surgery
  Lower eyelid surgery incisions can be well hidden, and those puffy bags can be removed refreshing your appearance
• Liposuction
  Men retain their skin elasticity longer than women do, and the areas of fat beneath the skin tend to be firmer and more vascular. In many cases, liposuction alone can effectively correct these problem areas. Consequently, because of these and other factors, liposuction in men is usually very effective and yield good results.
• Breast Augmentation
  Breast Augmentation – can increase fullness and projection of your breasts; improve the balance of your figure and enhance your self-image and self-confidence.
• Breast Reduction
  Breast Reduction – the goal of breast reduction surgery is to reduce the size of your breasts and reshape them, so they’re proportionate to the rest of your body, as well as alleviate a source of physical discomfort.
• Breast Lift
  The practice of medicine and surgery is not an exact science and with this surgery, the results are not always cosmetic because the breast tissue can be thin as a result of having implants for an extended period, additionally, the results can also be affected if the implants had been leaking. It may not be possible to achieve optimal results with a single surgery, so another surgery may be necessary. Dr. Clark will discuss the options and his recommendations with you during your consultation. He often counsels’ patients to wait to have their implants replaced and have a breast lift with the implant replacement. If the patient does not opt to have implants placed again, then he can do a breast lift to address excess tissue and give the breast a more natural and youthful appearance. Swelling and post-operative changes will need time to settle in prior to seeing what the results will be. It is not unusual for healing to take up to a year before your results are visible.
• Rhinoplasty
  Depending on the desired outcome, there are a few techniques that allow surgeons to reshape and adjust the structure of the nose. Rhinoplasty can involve changing the contour and shape of the bone, cartilage, skin or all three depending on your nose’s current composition and the goals you have for the results.
• Breast Reconstruction
  The goal of breast implant removal surgery (or explant) is to remove breast implants that were placed during breast augmentation or breast reconstruction. Because breast implants are not lifelong devices, it is important to have them exchanged or removed at approximately 10-15 years. A good candidate for breast implant removal is someone who no longer desires to have implants or wishes to exchange them.
• Plastic Surgery
  Today, more than ever, society places a high value on looking young and fit.  Consequently, men of all ages and all walks of life are now considering plastic surgery strictly for cosmetic reasons. A man’s goal may include a more balanced nose, a rejuvenated face or a trimmer waistline. In order to achieve that goal, the cosmetic procedures should take into consideration factors like skin thickness, beard growth or body type.
• Thigh Lift
  Patients who have realistic expectations and goals of what thigh lift surgery can and cannot accomplish and have a positive outlook towards recovery.
• Face Lift
  We often recommend a necklift procedure in conjunction with a facelift, but depending on your desired outcomes and goals, a necklift can be proposed as a stand-alone procedure. At Bluewater Plastic Surgery, we offer traditional and limited incision methods of tightening the skin around the neck and jawline. Traditional necklift incisions often begin within the hairline around the sideburns continuing around the ear and ending near the hairline at the back of the neck. Cervicoplasty is the process of removing any excess skin while Platysmaplasty is a procedure that removes or alters the muscles of the neck. Limited incisions can mean smaller incisions and shorter recovery time, but the results may be more limited than with traditional techniques.
• Neck Lift
  Your age can play an important role in deciding which procedure is right for you. For younger patients, neck liposuction may be enough to achieve desired results since the skin is young and has high elasticity. On the other hand, a neck lift can help address sagging skin after the excess fat is removed if the skin is not elastic enough to improve on its own.Â
• Blepharoplasty
  Eyelift surgery, otherwise called Blepharoplasty, enhances the look and function of the upper and/or lower eyelids for a fresher, more youthful appearance. To counteract signs of aging, this minimally invasive procedure makes adjustments to the patient’s skin, fat or muscle that may swell or hang around the eyes. In a few cases, the hanging or hooding of the eyelid can even start to debilitate and interfere with vision.Â
• Abdominoplasty
  Excessive skin and fatty tissue can be removed from the abdomen and stomach muscles tightened to help restore an aesthetically pleasing midsection. Incisions necessary to remove unwanted tissue are placed in low, more easily concealed areas and the navel can be made to look more youthful. These procedures are most commonly done under general anesthesia and can accomplish what years of exercise and weight control methods have not been able to achieve. Modified abdominoplasty procedures are an option for those individuals whose laxity is primarily below the navel.
• Nose Surgery
• Body Lift
  A Body Lift is done to improve the shape and tone of the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. Aging, pregnancy, significant weight fluctuations, genetic factors, as well as sun damage can contribute to poor tissue elasticity which can result in sagging of the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks. By correcting the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports skin and fat, excess sagging skin and fat are removed, and the procedure can improve dimpled, irregular skin surface.
• Breast Surgery
  The first and most important step when deciding to have breast surgery is selecting a surgeon you can trust. Choosing a plastic surgeon that is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and has membership in one or both of the aesthetic societies will ensure you have selected a surgeon who has completed rigorous training and is experienced in all plastic surgery procedures.
• Otoplasty
  Whether a child is unhappy with the shape and appearance of their ears, or an adult is wanting to correct a prior ear reshaping surgery, otoplasty is a common procedure that can restore confidence and improve facial symmetry.
• Scar Revision
  We offer a little bit of everything for everyone when it comes to in-house procedures. Our skin treatment services range from scar revision and lesion removal to microneedling and traumatic laceration repair. We perform all of these procedures plus more in-house!
• Lip Augmentation
  In addition to using injections to augment the lip, our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Clark, uses PermaLip for those who prefer permanent lip augmentation. PermaLip feels soft and looks very natural, especially with our proven techniques.
• Body Contouring
  It can be difficult to change the body’s appearance even if you’re eat a well-balanced diet and exercise regularly. Getting rid of those stubborn pockets of fat is often times more involved than following the strictest of diet and exercise regimens. When even those efforts are not enough to eliminate fatty tissues stored in the body, Bluewater Plastic Surgery offers many different safe, effective procedures that will assist you in achieving the body of your dreams.  Talk to Dr. Clark during your initial consultation about the many options for refinement and body contouring at either our Bluewater Bay location or our office in Santa Rosa Beach.
• Laser Resurfacing
  Lower blepharoplasty is performed to remove excess skin, reduce wrinkles, and improve the shape of the lower eyelid by removing skin and fat. Sometimes tightening the eyelid is needed to correct droopiness or sagging. Adding fat is done to improve a “hollowed†appearance. Lower eyelid surgery can involve tiny skin incisions directly below the lash line or an incision on the inside of the eyelid called a transconjunctival approach. The transconjunctival approach allows for access to the eyelid fat without visible incisions making this technique perfect for patients who need fat removed or added. This approach can be combined with laser resurfacing of the eyelid skin to reduce lines and wrinkles.Â
• Gynecomastia
  Gynecomastia is a condition that results in enlarged or overdeveloped breasts in men. Dr. Clark discusses how a reduction mammaplasty can help restore your confidence.
• Cosmetic Surgery
  In addition to 25 years of experience, Dr. Clark has been a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) for 22 years and a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) for over 20 years. Membership in the ASAPS is offered to only a select group of Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons who attain the highest level of achievement in Cosmetic Surgery training.
• Dermabrasion
  Depending upon the size, location, and severity of the scar, you may be a candidate for topical treatments, or injectable treatments, surface treatments like dermabrasion, laser therapy, chemical peels, or skin bleaching agents.
• Chin Augmentation
  A strong jawline and symmetrical chin can be a complementing feature for any face. With the help of chin augmentation and reshaping techniques and procedures, you can achieve the look you desire with minimal downtime.
• Forehead Lift
  The aging process can lead to changes in the upper face including forehead creasing, drooping eyebrows, hooding over the eyes and frown lines. These symptoms of aging facial skin can consequently give patients the impression of looking tired, older or even angry. Our brow lift procedure is designed to correct undesirable aging features while restoring a more youthful, rested appearance and maintaining natural balance and expression. A forehead lift or brow lift is an effective way to reverse these changes brought on by aging skin and create better overall facial balance.

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
• Dermatology
  Usually, the first person you will encounter when you call or visit our office is Patient Coordinator, Emily. Emily is a proud Army wife of 4 years and has a beautiful 18-month-old daughter, Willow Rose. She is a Pennsylvania native (Go Pens!). Emily loves all things outdoors such as hunting, fishing, hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking and the beach. When she is not working you can find her cooking or baking something tasty in her kitchen. Emily has administrative experience in Aesthetics and Dermatology and is always excited to welcome patients to the practice.
• Acne Treatment
• Lesions
  Skin lesion removal is often performed when we develop unsightly skin lesions in obvious locations.  These lesions can make us self-conscious and can cause distress about our appearance.  The most common lesions Dr. Clark encounters in the office are moles and skin tags.
• Chemical Peels
• Burns