Barnthouse Joseph R

read moreJust as we are committed to offering you the highest technical standards of care, we are also concerned with making our services affordable. Dr. Barnthouse is only on the Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans (except Blue Select Plus) and only submits Breast Reduction surgery to insurance. For your convenience, our staff will assist you in obtaining pre-operative certification and in filing claim forms. Since most elective and cosmetic surgery is not covered by health insurance, payment is requested prior to surgery.

read moreEar surgery - also known as otoplasty - can improve the shape, position or proportion of the ear. It can correct a defect in the ear structure that is present at birth, or it can treat misshapen ears caused by injury. If protruding or disgured ears bother you or your child, you may consider plastic surgery. It can correct a defect in the ear structure that is present at birth that becomes apparent with development or it can treat misshapen ears caused by injury. Ear surgery creates a natural shape, while bringing balance and proportion to the ears and face.

read moreIf you are a woman with overly large breasts, breast reduction surgery can be a tremendously life-enhancing option. Having the procedure will give you far more than just smaller, firmer breasts. You'll also get significant relief from many physical and emotional discomforts, a new sense of freedom in your exercise and physical activity, and the ability to wear a greater variety of clothing styles. In fact, of all of the procedures that plastic surgeons perform, breast reduction ranks among the highest in patient satisfaction.

read moreA well-proportioned, fit physique just makes you feel more confident and comfortable in your own skin; not to mention making things easier and more fun when it comes to buying clothes. When diet and exercise don't do the trick alone, liposuction may be the solution for contouring and/or getting rid of excess fat. Liposuction, (or lipoplasty), removes deposits of excess fat from specific areas of the body, face or neck. It can also be used to contour specific areas of the body such as hips and thighs, abdomen, calves, ankles and under the chin.

read moreMost people are familiar with lifts on specific areas, but you may not be aware that Dr, Barnthouse performs a procedure that can contour your entire body at once. It's known as a "body lift, " and the result is a firmer, toned, more youthful-looking body contour, with noticeably smoother skin-not to mention renewed self-confidence. No other method of body contouring restores body shape, skin appearance, and skin tone as effectively as a body lift. Note: If elasticity plus excess body fat are at issue, Dr. Barnthouse may suggest a combination of liposuction and body lift techniques to address the problem.

read moreIf you are bothered by expression lines or other signs of aging in the brow region, a brow lift may be right for you. A brow lift is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else's desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image. The success and safety of your brow lift procedure depends very much on your complete candidness during your consultation. You'll be asked a number of questions about your health, desires and lifestyle. Dr. Barnthouse will also discuss where your procedure will be performed.

read moreA thigh lift reshapes the thighs by reducing excess skin, and in some cases fat, resulting in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours of the thighs and lower body. If fitness and weight loss efforts have not achieved your goals for a body that is firmer, more youthful-looking and more proportionate to your overall body image, a surgical thigh lift may be right for you. This surgery reshapes the thighs by reducing excess skin, and in some cases fat, resulting in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours of the thighs and lower body.