Andrew  GearAndrew Gear, MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Charlotte, NC

Andrew Gear, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Providence Plastic Surgery, Charlotte, NC 282775703.55 miles

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About Andrew Gear, MD

Providence Plastic Surgery & Skin Center is a valuable resource for the men and women of Charlotte, North Carolina. The practice was founded on the belief that feeling great about your appearance translates into true improvements in overall health and wellness. That’s why Dr. Andrew Gear designed his practice around a commitment to delivering state-of-the-art treatments with an individualized approach. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Gear has seen numerous changes in plastic surgery and skin care. He understands the role that technological advancement plays in aesthetics and cosmetic surgery, and he ensures that both he and his staff are trained in the best available treatment tools and techniques. Providence Plastic Surgery & Skin Center has built an excellent reputation in the region for delivering impressive results that enhance your natural beauty. The entire team shares a belief that optimal results are those that bring out your best, yet align with your face and body. To that end, the consultation process is central to every patient experience. When you come in to meet with Dr. Gear, you’ll discuss the things you like about your appearance and the issues you’d like to improve. Together you and Dr. Gear determine a treatment path that yields impressive results, but never a fake or “plastic” appearance. Services span all aspects of cosmetic surgery, from breast augmentation to liposuction, body contouring to tummy tucks. The practice also offers the latest in skin services, including chemical peels, Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments, and more.

Professional Title

MD

Top Procedures

  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Breast Augmentation (Augmentation Mammaplasty)
  • Breast Augmentation with Implants
  • CoolSculpting®
  • Depilatory Creams
  • Intense Pulsed Light
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Laser-Assisted Liposuction
  • Liposuction
  • Microneedling
  • Microneedling with Radiofrequency (RF)
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
  • Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Years of Experience

29 years of experience

Education

  • Graduate School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
  • Residency: University of Minnesota Medical School

Languages

  • English
  • French

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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