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John D. Newkirk, Ph.D., M.D.

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At Columbia Plastic Surgery, we're committed to making you look your best. Dr. Newkirk and his compassionate staff are dedicated to educating you on the latest procedures, while maintaining the highest level of quality in care. Columbia Plastic Surgery also employs state-of-the-art technologies and techniques to provide you with the results you need.

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Columbia Plastic Surgery specializes in cosmetic or aesthetic surgery procedures such as facelifts, forehead lifts, nose surgery, lips, chin, breast reduction, abdominoplasty and liposuction. Aesthetic or Cosmetic surgery can improve one's normal physical appearance and, therefore, enhance his or her quality of life by building confidence and self-esteem. Our culture values youth and good looks. Today, more than ever, people are taking advantage of new surgical techniques to make them look younger and more attractive.

Skin Care
Ms. Elisabeth Yim has been a practicing Esthetician and Make-up Artist since 2004. She has since earned multiple certifications in skin care to include:

Mineral make-up
Lash Expert (Latisse)
Obaji Skin Care
Isolaz IPL laser
Beta-Ex Chemical peels from Sothys
Sothys Professional Institute treatments
Revale Skin Care

Ms. Yim carries several product lines to fit your unique skin care needs and she will be more than happy to offer skin consultations and education to ensure the best care for your skin. Ms. Yim also provides a full service menu.

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Testimonials


Testi "I went to Dr. Newkirk because I refuse to grow old gracefully. I have had three procedures and at age 61, I feel younger and better about myself. That is what it is all about."
M.M.


Testi "There are Three P's I look for in quality of Service: Persistence in staying on top of the latest in technology and procedures.
Professionalism in the delivery of products and services.
Personality in reassuring the patients that they will be okay.

Dr. Newkirk and his staff are the experts to go to if you want it done right."
K.S.


Testi "My attitude has really changed. I feel a lot better about myself."
G.R.


Testi "My husband had his doubts about plastic surgery, but after the consultation with Dr. Newkirk, he wouldn't let me go anywhere else."
M.L.


Testi "I won't hesitate to refer my friends to Columbia Plastic Surgery. I know their care will be as great as mine."
D.L.


Testi "The doctor and his staff made me feel more comfortable about my decision to have cosmetic surgery."
P.B.



Qualifications

John D. Newkirk, Ph.D., MD is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc and is a member of several professional societies. These include the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American College of Surgeons, and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc. (ASAPS), which is the premier society for plastic surgeons, whose practice emphasis is cosmetic or aesthetic surgery.

After obtaining the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy from the Department of Biochemistry of Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University, he received his MD degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine. Dr. Newkirk trained in general surgery at the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center and Loyola University of Chicago. He completed training in plastic surgery at Foothills Hospital, the University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

After 15 years of private practice in Central Pennsylvania, he returned to the Carolinas. At the same time, Dr. Newkirk has also been actively involved in developing policies to make surgery in an office setting safe, as he has been a facility examiner for the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities, Inc. for several years, and presently serves on two AAAASF committees.

Procedures

Breast Procedures

  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
  • Breast Reduction
  • Male Breast Reduction

Body Procedures

  • Arm Lift
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Face Procedures

  • Fat Injections
  • Neck Lift
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Ear Surgery
  • Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
  • Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
  • Lip Augmentation/Enhancement
  • Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)

General Procedures

  • European Facials
  • Sensitive Skin Soother Facials
  • Oxygen Facial
  • Gentlemen's facials
  • Hydroptimal Treatments
  • Lift Defense Treatments
  • Active Eye Contour Treatments
  • Oxyliance Treatments
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Hydroptimale THI3
  • Glycolic Acid Peels
  • Salicylic Acid Peels
  • Lactic Acid Peels
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Acne Treatments
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Aroma Therapy
  • LED Lights
  • Permanent Make-up
  • Make-over for Special Occasions
  • Waxing
  • Semi-Permanent Eye Lashes