FAQ

A plastic surgeon undergoes extensive education and training, culminating in board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). This board is part of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the ONLY organization that collaborates with and certifies the 24 specialty member boards, of which ABPS is a member. The ABPS is the only board recognized to certify surgeons in plastic surgery of the entire body—the face, breasts, body, and extremities.

Look for a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). To earn this distinction, a plastic surgeon must have a college degree and a degree from an accredited medical school, a minimum of five years in a surgical residency, two years or more in a plastic and reconstructive residency, followed by successfully passed both written and extensive oral exams over a year-long time period once in practice. A board-certified plastic surgeon then continues to maintain board certification with continued medical education programs. Adam C. Augenstein, MD strives to maintain the high standards set forth by his specialty and values the trust his plastic surgery patients in Charlotte, NC. place in him.

Dr. Augenstein believes strongly in patient education and can spend up to an hour with his patients during the initial consultation. This provides a great opportunity to come in and review your aesthetic goals personally with him and determine a procedural plan that meets these goals. Dr. Augenstein believes that patient education is one of the most important ways to ensure a successful surgical outcome. Aesthetic Surgery of Charlotte requests a $100 consultation fee, which can be credited towards any future surgery and/or service with Dr. Augenstein.

Aesthetic Surgery of Charlotte does not accept insurance.

No, cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance providers. However, reconstructive surgery, such as facial reconstruction after Mohs surgery and facial trauma is generally covered. Please call your insurance company for further details.

Yes, we have partnered with several companies who specialize in financing these services—ALPHAEON CREDIT, Prosper Healthcare Lending, and CareCredit®. They offer several financing options so you can spread out the cost of your med spa or cosmetic surgery procedure in Charlotte with manageable monthly payments with very competitive rates. Dr. Augenstein’s team will help you find the option that best fits your budget and needs.

Our address is:
6450 Bannington Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
Aesthetic Surgery of Charlotte is conveniently located In Charlotte off of Pineville Matthews Rd (Hwy 51). and around the corner from the Carmel Executive Park. We have our own newly renovated property on Bannington Rd with signage out front to make it easy to find. We know many of our patients are driving from throughout the region, so don’t hesitate to call us if we can be of any assistance with directions from your area.

Yes, we have partnered with several companies who specialize in financing these services—ALPHAEON CREDIT, Prosper Healthcare Lending, and CareCredit®. They offer several financing options so you can spread out the cost of your med spa or cosmetic surgery procedure in Charlotte with manageable monthly payments with very competitive rates. Dr. Augenstein’s team will help you find the option that best fits your budget and needs.

Facial rejuvenation procedures and recommendations by Dr. Augenstein are based on your unique features. Patients with bands that are visible in the neck and/or have lost the youthful jaw angles and/or have excess skin of the neck benefit from the addition of a neck lift to their facelift. Little downtime is added, but the changes that it can produce are dramatic compared to a facelift alone. A facelift alone is typically done for patients with some jowling and who do not need their neck addressed.

At Aesthetic Surgery of Charlotte, we offer a comprehensive line of medical-grade skincare specially formulated and designed for our medspa. Backed by extensive research and testing, we are committed to provide nontoxic products with individualized treatment plans. Similarly, we offer chemical peels, laser skin treatments, and injectables for improving fine lines and wrinkles, as well as adding youthful and natural volume to the face and lips.

Most patients have some swelling for four to six weeks and are sore for one to two weeks and may take a few days off from work. Over the next six weeks, you will wear a comfortable bra and have a gradual increase in physical activity.

After pregnancy, not only can there be loose or stretched out skin, but the abdominal muscles can also be lax. As part of a tummy tuck procedure, not only is the loose skin removed, but the abdominal muscles are tightened. This results in the restoration of a flat and tight tummy.

Most patients will need to plan on about two to three weeks of recovery with resumption of full activity after six to eight weeks.

There are procedures that can address all areas where the excess skin persists. A facelift and/or neck lift to correct jowling or hanging skin of the neck, a thigh lift to address the thighs, a brachioplasty or arm lift to eliminate excess skin of the arms, a body lift or tummy tuck to address the trunk or mid-section, a breast lift or mastopexy with or without implants to rejuvenate and lift the breasts, or an upper back lift to tighten and eliminate skin folds of the upper back in the bra line area.

Whether due to bariatric surgery or diet and exercise, a lot of changes occur to someone after losing a large amount of weight. In addition to nutritional assessments that are performed before surgery to optimize healing, we recommend waiting until the weight loss has been stable for three months and you are near your goal weight.