Item image

The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville

Contact owner

Overview


Doctor's Website

Web Photo

Envision Yourself in a New Light

At The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville, we help you envision yourself in a new light, by unlocking your inner beauty. We use a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures to accentuate your curves, revitalize your appearance, or give you a proportionate and natural figure. Our professional, compassionate doctors and medical staff are always attentive to your needs and goals and are dedicated to realizing your dreams. Throughout your treatment, we will be there for you to answer questions and provide support and guidance.

Visit Doctor's Website

Media

Media Photo
The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville was featured in the Who's Who in Nashville and Williamson County.

Office

The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville is always dedicated to its patients. The doctors and staff of The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville are compassionate and considerate, spending a great deal of time to ensure each patient is comfortable with and well-informed about our various procedures and practices. Since many members of our staff have undergone a cosmetic surgery procedure, we understand each patient’s situation and will offer our support and unique perspective on the surgical process. Your dreams are our priority at The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville and it is our mission to help make those dreams a reality.

The doctors and staff at The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville are dedicated to you and your needs. We will do whatever it takes to make your plastic surgery experience, whether cosmetic or reconstructive, as pleasant and comfortable as possible.

We at The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville understand that cosmetic surgery is a private decision and we will take great care to protect your privacy before, during, and after your procedure. Your name and your medical record will always be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Since most of us at our Nashville, Tennessee cosmetic surgery office have had some kind of plastic surgery procedure, we understand your hopes and concerns. It is our goal to answer and address all questions, so your cosmetic surgery goes smoothly.

Meet the Surgeons

Dr. Mary Gingrass
Dr. Melinda Haws

Associations

aaps abps acps ama asaps asps

Testimonials


Testi “The entire staff has been very accommodating, friendly and helpful. From my first visit with Dr. Haws, I knew she was the right doctor for me. Her positive attitude and enthusiasm change my whole outlook on the surgery and it’s been wonderful working with her through this experience. I wouldn’t change any of it.”


Testi “I just wanted to say thank you. I was a little afraid to have this surgery, but everyone there made it so easy, even when I made a few last minute changes. I would recommend your office to everyone I see. I’d be willing to talk to anyone of your new patients if they have any concerns, and tell them about my pleasant experiences.”


Testi “Everyone in your office always makes me feel at home. They are friendly, kind, and very understanding people.”


Testi “Not only is Dr. Gingrass an excellent surgeon, but she and her staff are very kind and caring. I appreciate the care I received more than I can put into words.”


Testi "Privacy has always been a big issue with me and I appreciate your efforts toward that. Right down to your return address label on your envelopes having your great logo without your name. I am confidant in you and your staff."


Testi "Dear Dr. Haws,

I want to thank you, thank you, thank you for my great arms! I'm so happy with their shape & definition, I couldn't be more pleased. If you remember, I said I didn't care about scars, but when you did your pre-op that morning, you told me I might not care but you did, and I'm so glad you DID! When my arms are at my side, you can't even see scars, even if I move my forearms the scars are almost invisible. I appreciate your concern and Thank you so much!"


Testi "Dr. Haws... Melinda,

Thanks once again for your accomplished expertise in performing my procedure. I never have worries when under your care... you always make me feel safe. I hope you have a happy summer and look forward to seeing you in August. My best to you & your staff."


Testi "Dear Dr. Gringass & Staff,

I just wanted to drop a note to say Thank you again. Everyone was very helpful and friendly to me. I really love my new look. I am going to refer all my friends to you and your staff."


Testi "It means so much to have such caring and compassionate nursing staff. They make you feel they really care about you. The receptionist are very nice and helpful. Of course, Dr. Gingrass is such a superb surgeon and caring person."


Testi "Mary,

There is no way to say how much I Thank you! You are a wonderful person and may God continue to bless you and your family. Thank you."


Testi "Thanks Dr. Haws and every staff member that I met, you have all been so very good, kind, and considerate at a time when patients especially need people like you."
E.A.


Testi "A friend of mine told me how well Dr. Haws had treated her daughter and that I should go to her. I am so glad that I did. Everyone has been wonderful, I could not have asked for better treatment."
A.C.


Testi "My experience with your office was wonderful! My friend and I had consultations with a couple of other doctors. Our experience at your office was by far the most educational, professional, personal, comforting, and fun."
F.N.


Testi "We interviewed three surgeons/practices - Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville was by far the best all around. From the receptionist to the surgery coordinator - Excellent Service!"
U.E.


Testi "Everyone I dealt with there was great, very professional office and staff. Keep up the great work."
H.P.


Testi "I am 100 percent pleased with both my experience and outcome. It was a pleasant and informed experience in every aspect, from the first contact with the office staff and nursing staff to my post op. I am so appreciative of Dr. Haws' competence and understanding. Her work exceeded my expectations."
I.T.


Testi "Dr. Haws is wonderful. I had a bad experience with a tummy tuck from another surgeon. It took four years to build courage to try again and Dr. Haws did a wonderful job fixing someone else's mistake. Thanks Dr. Haws, you are the best. My results are better than I ever imagined."
H.J.


Testi "Dr. Haws, I would like to thank you for such a great job, not only do I feel better physically, but mentally I'm at an all time high! I would like to also send praise to your office staff who were at all times very friendly and professional."
B.A.


Testi "The entire office made what I expected to be a very painful and scary experience turn into a pleasant one. I spent years trying to reach the decision to have this surgery. I wouldn’t hesitate if the need arose again for surgery due to the experience of you and your office. Thank you."
O.O.


Testi "Everything I went through was very difficult. It was nice to have good people to help me in the situations I faced with Breast Cancer. Thanks again!"
A.C.


Testi "I really appreciate all the patient and caring people in the office."
V.B.


Testi "Dr. Gingrass was very caring and patient through everything I went through. Great Doctor!!"
E.U.


Testi "Dr. Gingrass was outstanding from start to finish. I would not ask for a better experience."
Y.P.


Testi "First impressions of Dr. Gingrass were she was on the same level and understanding of my body."
U.I.


Testi "After working for 23 years in the health care field I have never come across a surgeon as kind and caring as Dr. Gingrass. She is an excellent listener, very thorough and meticulous. I would recommend her and have already to several friends."
W.G.


Testi "Dr. Gingrass is great and I would recommend her to anyone. I am considering other procedures and will definitely go back to her!"
A.A.



Qualifications

Dr. Mary Gingrass and Dr. Melinda Haws are exceptionally gifted female plastic surgeons in Nashville, Tennessee. They are both attentive to the needs of their patients and make it their goal to help each patient realize his or her dreams. Dr. Gingrass and Dr. Haws want to ensure that each patient's experience, from the initial consultation through surgical recovery, is as free from anxiety and complications as possible. Both doctors' skills and commitment to patient satisfaction epitomize the professionalism and compassionate attitude of The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville.

Dr. Mary Gingrass

Dr. Mary Gingrass is a third-generation plastic surgeon, born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee in 1989. Dr. Gingrass completed her residency in general and plastic surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She completed her training with a fellowship at Nashville Plastic Surgery, with an emphasis in cosmetic surgery and breast enhancement surgery. Dr. Gingrass is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and in 2007 was inducted into the prestigious American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Locally, she is a member of the Nashville Academy of Medicine. Dr. Gingrass also serves on the board of the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition and has been active in legislative efforts concerning women’s health issues.

Dr. Mary Gingrass was one of the first plastic surgeons in the United States to use ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) and has been active in teaching the technique to other plastic surgeons across the country. She has attained national recognition for her work in the field of body contouring and has spoken at prestigious plastic surgery symposia nationally and internationally. She has received the Certification of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Mary Gingrass is the past chief of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Baptist Hospital. She is a member of the medical staff at Baptist Plaza Surgicare Outpatient Surgery Center and Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She has practiced plastic surgery in Nashville since 1995 and her practice is now dedicated to cosmetic surgery and breast reconstruction. Her husband, Dr. Christopher Stark, practices orthopedic surgery with The Bone and Joint Clinic of Franklin, Tennessee.

Education
B.S. Degree: Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
M.D. Degree: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

Residencies & Fellowships
Residency: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL
Fellowship: Nashville Plastic Surgery, Nashville, TN, American College of Surgeons

Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery
National Board of Medical Examiners

Certification/Professional Memberships
American Society of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgeons
National Board of Medical Examiners
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Medical Association
Tennessee Medical Association
Tennessee Women in Medicine
Nashville Academy of Medicine
Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition

Dr. Melinda Haws

Dr. Melinda Haws is a plastic surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons as well as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Haws received her medical degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1991, where she met her future partner, Dr. Mary Gingrass. In her training, Dr. Haws completed a six-year combined general surgery/plastic surgery residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield, Illinois. From there she came to Nashville for a six-month breast and aesthetic fellowship with Nashville Plastic Surgery. After working as an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Dr. Haws returned to Nashville in the spring of 2002 to join her best friend, Dr. Mary Gingrass, in practice and the Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville was born.

Dr. Melinda Haws has chosen to focus her practice on breast enhancement and body contouring, with special emphasis on women trying to “get their bodies back” after pregnancy or weight loss. She can help patients with concerns regarding changes due to aging of the face or body, in addition to taking care of those inherited figure problems. She has a growing number of male patients with complaints of gynecomastia, or “male breasts,” which can be corrected with a variety of procedures. Dr. Haws is also committed to providing breast reconstruction to those patients with breast cancer or congenital defects preventing breast development.

Dr. Haws is a member of the medical staff at Baptist Hospital. She performs the majority of her surgeries at Baptist Surgicare Outpatient Surgery.

Education
Southern Illinois University in Springfield, Illinois in 1997

Residencies & Fellowships
Residency: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL.
Fellowship: Nashville Plastic Surgery, Nashville, TN.
Assistant professor of plastic surgery at the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery

Certification/Professional Memberships
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
The Plastic Surgery Research Council
Tennessee Chapter, American College of Surgeons
Tennessee Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Tennessee Women in Medicine
Nashville Academy of Medicine

Procedures

Breast Procedures

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

Body Procedures

  • Abdominoplasty / Tummy Tuck
  • Body Lift
  • Liposuction
  • Brachioplasty
  • Thigh Lift
  • Labioplasty
  • Post-Bariatric Cosmetic Surgery

Face Procedures

  • Brow Lift
  • Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
  • Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

General Procedures

  • BOTOX®
  • Injectable Fillers/Collagen
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing