Plastic Surgery Overview

Cosmetic surgery can transform your appearance and — most importantly — lift your self confidence in a way that can affect every area of your life. Choosing the right plastic surgeon is critical. Our surgeons, Carol Ann Aylward, MD, and Lindsay Powers, MD, believe the doctor-patient relationship is based on mutual trust, and thrives when patients are treated with respect and dignity.

Dr. Aylward and Dr. Powers are board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons. Each has training and experience in a broad range of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, with a special interest in breast reconstruction and other breast surgeries.

We recognize that you have unique needs, concerns and circumstances. For your initial comprehensive assessment, we will schedule a private exam and consultation for you with one of our surgeons. Your privacy is always a priority with us.

Please schedule a consultation by calling 816-876-2919.

Please view our before and after photo gallery on our primary Plastic Surgery Center website. These patient success stories include before and after images, age, weight and notes from the doctor pertaining to each individuals procedure.

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Achieving the body you want can often feel like an uphill battle with many obstacles standing in your way. Unfortunately, many of our goals can become significantly more difficult with age, and others may simply be out of our control. The University Health team understands what it means for a person to be comfortable and happy with his or her body and we want to help each of our patients get there. Body procedures include: Brazilian Butt Lift, liposuction, male specific procedures, mommy makeovers, tummy tuck, upper arm lift and excess skin removal.

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From mothers looking to restore the youthful appearance of their bodies to cancer survivors wanting to become whole again, breast surgery has become a procedure for everyday women, with hundreds of thousands of surgeries performed each year. If you are unhappy about the appearance of your breasts, you may be a good candidate for surgery. Breast surgical procedures include: augmentation, implant exchange, breast lift, reconstruction after mastectomy and reduction.

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You want your face to look as youthful and attractive as possible. In the past decade or so, facial plastic surgeries have come a long way in giving patients that youthful glow. Face lifts, for example, used to just tighten skin. Now a good face lift makes your face look more natural and rested instead of “stretched.” In addition to face lifts, our services include brow lift, chin surgery, ear pinning, eyelid surgery, neck lift and nose surgery.

Please schedule a consultation by calling 816-876-2919.

Minimally-invasive treatments can even out your skin tone, increase cell turnover, promote cell growth, remove unsightly veins or abnormal hair growth, and stimulate collagen production to help the skin retain its softness and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Non-surgical services include: Injectables such as Restylane, Juvederm, Sculptra, hyaluronic acid, Botox, Perlane and collagen.

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Dr. Carol Ann Aylward has dedicated her career to helping her patients feel their personal best. A surgeon since 1992, Dr. Aylward has performed thousands of procedures – from enhancement of breasts and bodies to reconstructive surgery of trauma patients to cosmetic surgeries and other cosmetic procedures.

As a breast cancer survivor, Dr. Aylward is sensitive to the needs and worries of her patients. While trained in a broad range of reconstructive procedures and cosmetic procedures, Dr. Aylward specializes in breast surgeries and breast reconstruction.

In addition, Dr. Aylward performs Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel surgery, which is a minimally invasive surgery with a faster recovery time than traditional surgery.

Credentials:
MD, UMKC Medical School
Surgical Residency, Wright State University
Plastic Surgery residency, Medical University of South Carolina
Board Certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Please schedule a consultation by calling 816-876-2919.

Dr. Lindsay Powers is a Board Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon at Truman Medical Centers, and is a member of University Physician Associates. Prior to medical school, she earned her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Kansas, where she studied microbiology and English. She then obtained her M.D from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, ranking at the top of her class and earning membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She continued her training with 6-year residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Wright State University. After completing her residency she returned to Kansas City and spent 2 years in private practice while completing her board certification.

Dr. Powers enjoys practicing a broad spectrum of plastic surgery, but particularly enjoys breast reconstruction, skin cancer reconstruction, and cosmetic procedures of the breast and body. Dr. Powers’ caring and compassionate demeanor make her a stand out as she focuses on multi-faceted aspects of patient care and emphasizes the human side of medicine.

In addition to her plastic surgery career, Dr. Powers has a strong interest in gardening, and has been in involved with community gardening and neighborhood beautification projects. She has also travelled to Honduras and Haiti for medical missions trips during her training, and plans to continue this in the future.

Please schedule a consultation by calling 816-876-2919.