- Medical Weight LossTummy tuck surgery can flatten a protruding abdomen, tighten the abdominal muscles, and remove excess skin. After pregnancy or significant weight loss, many people are left with a protruding abdomen that won’t flatten out with diet or exercise because the tissue has been stretched. The tummy tuck was designed to correct this cosmetic problem.
- Pregnancy
- Reconstructive SurgeryDr. Edds has full-privileges in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital – a 400-bed tertiary referral hospital, as well at the Owensboro Surgery Center.
- BotoxChristy is a RN graduate from Kentucky Weslyan College. She has been a nurse since 1994 and with Dr. Edds since 2003. She enjoys all her roles at the office which include Botox Cosmetic, fillers and surgery. She has two children, Will and Georgia and daughter-in-law Meredith.
- LiposuctionLiposuction is a cosmetic procedure to treat stubborn, unsightly bulges of fat. This is a common problem for many women and men. In women, those fat deposits occur most frequently from the waist down, on hips, buttocks and outer thighs. Fat deposits on men tend to accumulate above the waist, on the abdomen and sides of the waist.
- Breast AugmentationWomen with small, underdeveloped or asymmetrical breasts frequently choose to undergo breast augmentation at our Owensboro surgery practice. This is a safe, effective surgical procedure designed to improve the contour of a woman’s body by implanting saline or silicone implants. Learn More
- Breast ReductionBreast reduction is a procedure primarily done to treat medical problems related to overly large breasts, such as shoulder and neck pain, notching of shoulders, chronic irritation beneath the breasts and other medical issues. It is not a purely cosmetic procedure, but one with medical necessity and can be covered by health insurance. We do not perform breast reductions for medical problems, but are happy to refer patients to reconstructive surgeons for this purpose.
- Breast LiftIn the past, techniques taught for breast lifts relied on the strength of the skin to maintain the corrected, lifted breast position. This so-called “skin brassiere” frequently stretched back out leaving patient with partial improvement at best. Newer techniques of breast lifting do not rely on skin strength to maintain the new breast position, but rather internal rearrangement of the breast tissue with the creation of “support columns:” to support the breast. Skin strength has become secondary. At times, reducing a volume of excess tissue is needed for a pleasing cosmetic result. This approach yields better and longer-lasting results. The volume of tissue removed can be either very small or quite large, depending on the desire of the patient and what is required for good results. Patients with loss of fullness in the breasts due to childbearing or weight loss can often benefit from breast implants in addition to a breast lift. It is important to note that breast lifts with tissue reduction is a cosmetic procedure. It is not intended to treat medical symptoms related to larger breasts, such as neck and shoulder pain, notching of the shoulders or other medical symptoms. As such, the procedure is purely cosmetic and not covered by health insurance. Learn More
- Plastic SurgeryDr. Edds has over thirty five years experience performing a variety of cosmetic surgery procedures, including breast surgery, facial surgery, liposuction, tummy tucks and others. He has performed over ten thousand cosmetic surgical procedures. He has had the opportunity to train with multiple experts in the field of cosmetic and plastic surgery. Dr. Edds has performed over five thousand breast augmentation procedures and has been an invited lecturer to multiple audiences on cosmetic breast surgery.
- Breast SurgeryDr. Edds has trained surgeons in cosmetic surgery in approved Fellowship Programs. He has been a lecturer to international audiences at Saint Louis University and the University of Cincinnati, training surgeons in cosmetic breast surgery and body contouring procedures. Dr. Edds has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) and is a Board Examiner for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.
- Body ContouringDr Edds performs a wide variety of cosmetic surgery procedures, all designed to improve your appearance in a specific way. We frequently perform breast enhancement procedures, body contouring and facial rejuvenation. View the following pages for more information
- Cosmetic SurgeryWelcome to Edds Cosmetic Surgery, the cosmetic surgery practice of Dr. Gerald G. Edds, MD, located in Owensboro, Kentucky. One of the most important decisions you will have in your cosmetic surgery journey is the choice of a cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Edds and his talented staff take pride in offering exceptional patient care and safety.
- Chemical PeelsWe offer a variety of treatments to improve your skin, including popular injectables like Botox, high quality chemical peels from Obagi, and skin refinishing with procedures like laser skin resurfacing or microdermabrasion. View the following pages for more information.
- Microdermabrasion
- Burns
- Shoulder Pain
- Neck Pain