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Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery, Inc.
A good surgeon will know how to treat your body, but a truly excellent surgeon will also understand your concerns and desires. This is the philosophy of the plastic surgeons in Columbus, Ohio who practice at Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery. They are dedicated to blending some of the most technologically-advanced surgical methods with a personally and aesthetically sensitive approach to patient care.
The practice offers a full array of procedures including breast enhancement, facial surgery, body contouring, and medical spa skin rejuvenation.
Meet the Surgeons
Timothy A. Treece, M.D., F.A.C.S. - "There is simply no cookie cutter technique; the surgeon must match the operation to the person, and every person is unique."
Susan D. Vasko, M.D., F.A.C.S. - "Our group's philosophy is to give advice on things that are truly beneficial to the patient."
Robert T. Heck, M.D., F.A.C.S. - "We really are able to help our patient's self-esteem enormously."
John K. Wakelin III, M.D., F.A.C.S. - "I try to approach each patient as an individual."
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Upper Arlington Office
4971 Arlington Centre Blvd
Upper Arlington, OH 43220
Phone: (614) 246-6900
Easton Office
4030 Easton Station, Suite 260
Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 246-6900
Website: columbusplasticsurgery.com
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Top cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed:
Aesthetic - Face/Head
- Blepharoplasty
- Botox®
- Cheek Implants
- Chemical/Micro Peels
- Chin Augmentation
- Collagen Injection
- Dermabrasion
- Ear Surgery
- Eyelid Surgery
- Facial Resurfacing
- Face Lifts
- Fat Injections
- Forehead Lift
- Laser Skin Resurfacing
- Lip Augmentation
- Otoplasty
- Rhinoplasty
Aesthetic - Breast
- Breast Augmentation
(Breast Implants)
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Lifts
- Male Breast Reduction Surgery
(Gynecomastia)
Reconstructive
- Breast Implant Removal
- Breast Reconstruction
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Aesthetic - Body
- Abdominoplasty
- Arm lift
- Body-Contouring after Massive Weight Loss
- Body Lift
- Buttock Implants
- Buttock Lift
- Fat Injections
- Liposuction
- SmartLipoTM
- Spider-Vein Treatment
- Thigh/Leg Lift
- VASER® LipoSelection®
Medical Spa Services
- Laser Treatments
- Laser Hair Removal
- Wrinkle Reduction
- Treating Vascular Lesions
- Exfoliation & Peels
- Dermaplaning
- Chemical Peels
- Botox® Cosmetic
- Injectable Fillers
- Perlane®
- Restylane®
- JuvédermTM
- Radiesse®
- Zyderm®
- Zyplast®
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The Surgeons' Qualifications, Awards, and Experience
Few cosmetic surgeons in Columbus, Ohio have the qualifications and experience of the doctors at Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery. All 4 surgeons are board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
- Timothy A. Treece, M.D. received his Medical Doctorate degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He and Dr. Vasko founded Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery together to combine science and artistry for satisfying cosmetic enhancements. His achievements have earned him recognition as the region's Best Surgeon, including being named a "Top Doc" in Columbus as voted on by his peers.
- Susan D. Vasko, M.D. also earned her medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She continues to involve herself in the world of surgical education because she believes that every patient deserves a unique approach that is clinically precise and aesthetically pleasing. Dr. Vasko's surgical care and results have earned her peer awards as a Columbus "Top Doc."
- Robert T. Heck, M.D. earned his Medical Doctorate degree from the Medical College of Ohio. Both professional and academic organizations have recognized him with awards for surgical excellence and high standards for patient care. Dr. Heck's research has been published by some of the top cosmetic and plastic surgery journals.
- John K. Wakelin III, M.D. a board-certified plastic surgeon in Columbus, Ohio, has a tremendous passion for his work and the care of his patients. This is demonstrated by his constant focus on your safety and well-being. When you enter Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery, every effort is made to make your experience a pleasant one. The welcoming staff constantly strives to maintain a welcoming and comfortable environment to help you plan and achieve excellent results.
Discovering More Beautiful Breasts
Every woman wants proportionate, attractive breasts. The surgeons at Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery understand how breast form impacts self image, so they take the time to understand your unique needs. Procedures they offer include:
- Breast augmentation
- Breast reduction
- Breast lift
- Breast reconstruction
Breast augmentation patients in Columbus, Ohio, enjoy having options regarding implant type, placement, size, and incision site. Your surgeon will adapt your procedure according to both your desires and your body type.
Many women who have had children notice that their breasts undergo significant changes due to breastfeeding and hormone fluctuations during and after pregnancy. For breasts that have changed shape and size after childbearing, combination procedures can lift and either reduce or augment breasts for a naturally youthful contour.
Achieving a Better Body Contour
When even diet and exercise fail to tighten excess skin and remove excess fat, Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery offers a number of surgical enhancements to address your concerns personally and explain each procedure in detail. For a smoother, slimmer profile, you may choose liposuction to target fat using advanced techniques for results that only highly experienced plastic surgeons can achieve. Columbus, Ohio patients often prefer the newer body contouring procedures such as Smartlipo™ and Vaser LipoSelection®, which offer attractive results with less downtime than traditional liposuction methods.
While liposuction is one of the most popular options at the practice, other cosmetic procedures can work wonders in shaping your body contour. A tummy tuck tightens lax abdominal muscles, and other contouring procedures can sculpt and smooth loose skin on the body, thighs, buttocks, and arms. Procedures for men also include cosmetic muscle enhancement and correction of gynecomastia.
Revitalizing Your Face and Skin
You may be healthy, but if your face looks worn out it can negatively reflect on your inner vibrancy. Plastic surgery can correct facial wear through a full or mini face lift. Other enhancements include eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, and nonsurgical procedures such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers.
Many men and women prefer Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery as their laser hair removal center of choice. Columbus, Ohio laser therapy also can revive skin and target other flaws such as wrinkles, overpigmentation, and spider veins. For busy women, the center provides the lasting look and time-saving effects of permanent makeup.
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Dr. Timothy A. Treece
In a recent survey of Columbus area cosmetic and plastic surgeons, Dr. Timothy A. Treece was selected as the region's Best Surgeon by his peers. "I try to incorporate a real artistic sense in my work to create tasteful results, not exaggerated or unnatural looks," Dr. Treece says of his approach. "And there's a real art to that."
Dr. Treece has had lifelong interests in drawing and watercolor but felt that a career in art "did not make as much sense as really helping people and being able to use science." His creative talents, nevertheless, remain crucial to his work. "There is simply no cookie cutter technique; the surgeon must match the operation to the person, and every person is unique."
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Dr. Treece co-founded Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery with Dr. Susan Dietrich Vasko in 1997. The clinic actively supports a variety of charity organizations, including ongoing commitments to Race for the Cure and Interplast, an international group of academic surgeons who provide free facial reconstruction to children in developing nations. Dr. Treece also shares Columbus Aesthetic's dedication to the critical role surgeons must play in "helping plastic surgery students become knowledgeable so that they will do great work." As a teacher, he has received awards from his residents.
A Columbus area native, Dr. Treece graduated from The Ohio State University School of Medicine. He performed a five-year residency at the University of Houston. Dr. Treece then spent three years in the practice of general surgery before returning to O.S.U. to complete a Plastic Surgery residency. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has been performing plastic surgery since 1992.
A skier and fly fishermen, Dr. Treece also enjoys sailboat racing on Lake Erie with sons Tyler, Dylan and Luke.
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Dr. Susan D. Vasko
Dr. Susan Dietrich Vasko co-founded Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery with Dr. Timothy Treece in 1997. She was rated as one of the top cosmetic surgeons in a recent "Doc's Rate Doc's" survey conducted by Channel 10. The practice, which has grown more by doctor referral and patient recommendation than by advertising, continues to bring healing and restoration to those affected by disfigurement, and aesthetic improvement to those desiring rejuvenation of the face or body.
"Our group's philosophy is to give advice on things that are truly beneficial to the patient," explains Dr. Vasko. "We don't jump on bandwagon of every new technique that comes along. There are so many ads for new things that will only last a year or two because they don't come through on their promise. As a group, we think critically about each new approach."
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That same critical thinking is needed each time a surgeon determines which methods will best meet the goals of a specific patient. "We see such a variety of patients and case situations," she says. "Each case requires a unique approach. I was an engineering undergrad, so I am a problem solver by nature."
Both Dr. Vasko and Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery support a number of charity organizations, including an annual booth at Race for the Cure. Dr. Vasko also serves as treasurer of the Upper Arlington Women's Club, a group providing scholarships for students. She and husband Mark, an architect, volunteer as Adult Leaders for the Boy Scouts.
An Ohio native, Dr. Vasko received her medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine. She completed four years of general surgery residency and two additional years of plastic surgery residency at the Ohio State University Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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Dr. Robert T. Heck
A highly dedicated scholar, Dr. Robert T. Heck is a board certified diplomat of The American Board of Plastic Surgery. He graduated from The Medical College of Ohio in 1995 with honors and earned the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Membership. During his medical school career, Dr. Heck also was awarded numerous other awards such as the Marion C. Anderson and Toledo Surgery Society Awards for his academic achievement in surgery.
After medical school, Dr. Heck then completed four years of general surgery residency training at The Medical College of Ohio. Dr. Heck had many great achievements during his time that included The Outstanding Surgery Resident Award and The Golden Apple Resident Award for his excellence in teaching surgery.
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Dr. Heck then spent two years at The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston in his plastic surgery residency. This is when Dr. Heck was granted the highly competitive Aesthetic and Breast fellowship in Los Angeles. Dr. Heck is one of a select few fellowship trained aesthetic surgeons. Dr. Heck trained under the direction of renowned surgeon Dr. W. Grant Stevens, M.D., F.A.C.S. where he refined his skills in aesthetic surgery and learned many cutting edge skills such as the Laser Bra which is a new and long-lasting way to reduce or lift the breasts. During his fellowship and after, Dr. Heck has authored many articles on cosmetic and breast surgery in the most well respected journals in plastic surgery.
In 2002, Dr. Heck found an ideal setting for his expert skills at Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery, Inc. His practice has seen amazing growth since that time. In 2004, Dr. Heck won The Prism Award for his excellence in breast surgery.
One of the greatest aspects of Dr. Heck's profession is the boost in self esteem and self confidence his patients get after cosmetic surgery. The delicate nature of plastic surgery and Dr. Heck's attention to detail are a perfect match. Dr. Heck was named one of America's top plastic surgeons in 2006 by The Strathmore Group. Dr. Heck along with his partners is involved in many charitable organizations and devotes much of his time to the treatment and cure of breast cancer.
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Dr. John K. Wakelin, III
Dr. John K. Wakelin III describes himself as an "all in one" plastic surgeon because of the wide variety of patients he is able to help. That variety makes each day special for this certified Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. "There isn't a day that goes by that I don't love what I'm doing," he beams.
He credits his extensive training and meticulous attention to detail for being able to apply his breadth of knowledge in the treatment of his patients. "I try to approach each patient as an individual in order to really understand that patient's expectations and goals," explains Dr. Wakelin. He believes strongly that carefully listening to each patient enables a surgeon to "formulate a comprehensive surgery and treatment plan tailored to each individual's needs."
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Additionally, Dr. Wakelin is enthusiastic about his work with numerous charity organizations. His missions with Operation Smile, an internationally respected charity, have taken him to developing countries like Honduras and Peru, where he performed reconstructive surgery on children and adults with cleft lips and palates. While discussing these activities, Dr. Wakelin states, "I feel a strong sense of responsibility to use my talents and training to help others in my community as well as other regions of the world."
Although this Ohio native will occasionally relax by running, sailing, mountain biking or cooking, much of his time is spent learning about the newest surgical techniques through reading and attendance at conferences. "I have always been very dedicated to maintaining and updating my knowledge. My involvement in teaching residents and medical students further drives me to stay on the cutting edge." Dr. Wakelin is a member of the clinical faculty at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, and was selected as one of "America's Top Plastic Surgeons" in 2006 by the Consumers' Research Council of America.
Dr. Wakelin received his medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, in Columbus, Ohio. He trained in General Surgery Residency at Mount Carmel Medical Center, and then he completed a Plastic Surgery Residency at the Ohio State University Medical Center. Dr. Wakelin is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Patient Testimonials
Patient quotes from Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery's 2007 Satisfaction Survey
"Dr. Treece is very kind and professional"
"Very pleased with the results of my surgery...the staff worked very hard to please me."
"I wish I was referred to your office before my previous surgery. Dr. Treece has been wonderful!"
"I truly appreciate how nice everone is at the office. It has made my cancer experience much easier"
"Dr. Vasko was fantastic. I felt like she gave me all the time in the world and answered all my questions. I would absolutely go back to her."
"felt very comfortable and confident with this practice"
"I was pleased with the whole experience and the procedure."
"Dr. Vasko and Megan are wonderful. The breast reconstruction I am going through is not the easiest. However they are both so helpful and supportive."
"all of my questions were answered quickly and professionally"
"Dr. Vasko is a wonderful person and doctor. Happy to have her as my doctor."
"thank you so much for my breast reduction surgery done by Dr. Vasko. It has changed my life. I love it!"
"Dr. Heck and his staff are phenomenal - kind, caring, friendly and funny. I've never had a more positive experience in a physician's office."
"after cancer, the reconstruction process has been long. The staff at Columbus Aesthetics have made the experience very positive."
"the facility is very clean, friendly, and courteous."
"very happy with the overall care and experience"
"I would recommend Dr. Wakelin to friends and family"
"Everybody in the office was very professional and Dr. Wakelin has been very pleasant and professional."
"outstanding service"
Consumers' Choice Award
Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery was recently selected to receive a 2007 Consumers' Choice Award, receiving top marks for a plastic surgery practice for "excellence in customer service."
As Dr. Treece puts it, the way our patients feel about the service we provide matters more to us than anything else. Therefore, our surgeons and staff consider it especially gratifying to be singled out for great work by Columbus area consumers.
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Direction and Maps
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Directions to the Upper Arlington Office
Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, Inc. and Skinaesthetics are located at 4971 Arlington Centre Blvd., Upper Arlington, OH 43220. Our office is in the city of Upper Arlington, northwest of Columbus, and can be reached from Route 315 in north Columbus, from the I-270 outer belt at the Hilliard/Upper Arlington exit, from I-71 in north Columbus or from the Port Columbus Airport east of the city. Following are directions to Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, Inc. and Skinaesthetics.
The easiest route to Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, Inc. and Skinaesthetics is Route 315 to the Henderson Road exit, north of The Ohio State University and south of the Bethel Road exit. Turn west on Henderson Road toward Upper Arlington. The office is exactly 2.8 miles from the exit ramp.
When you reach the intersection of Henderson and Reed Roads (1.8 miles from 315), start counting traffic signals as you continue west. At the 4th traffic light is a Wendy's Restaurant on the right and a 5-story white office building on the left just beyond the intersection. Turn left at the traffic light onto Arlington Centre Blvd.
Turn right on North Bank Drive, the first street south of Henderson. Entrance to Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, Inc. and Skinaesthetics is the first driveway on the right.
From Interstate 71, exit at Cooke Road. Take Cooke Road west (turning right, then immediately left where Cooke Road jogs at Indianola). Cooke curves to the right and turns into Henderson Road at High Street (Route 23). After passing Route 315, follow the above direction to Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, Inc. and Skinaesthetics.
From the I-270 Outer belt in the northwest quadrant of greater Columbus, exit at the Hilliard/Upper Arlington exit and turn east toward Upper Arlington. At Route 33 (Riverside Drive), turn left or north. At Henderson Road, turn right. At the 2nd traffic light turn right onto Arlington Centre Blvd., then right again on North Bank. Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, Inc. and Skinaesthetics is the first driveway on the right.
From Port Columbus International Airport, take the 17th Avenue exit from the airport to I-670 West to Route 315 North. Exit 315 at Henderson Road and turn left. Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, Inc. and Skinaesthetics are 2.8 miles from 315 – Henderson Rd. Exit.
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Directions to the New Albany Office
The easiest route to Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery is 270 to 161 East (travel 6.3 miles) to Route 62 (New Albany/ Johnstown exit).
Turn right on Route 62 (towards New Albany) and travel about a half mile. At the stop light, turn right onto North High Street. Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery is on the right in the brick office buildings. It is located behind the two story brick building at Suite 105, Building E (next to Curves).
From Port Columbus International Airport, take 670 E then merge onto I-270 N via the exit on the left toward Cleveland. Keep right to take I-270 N toward Easton / 161 E / New Albany. Merge onto 161 E via Exit 30B toward New Albany. Follow directions above.
From the South, take 71 North and merge onto I-670 E via Exit 109B toward airport. Merge onto I-270 N via the exit on the left toward Cleveland. Keep right to take I-270 N toward Easton / 161 E / New Albany. Merge onto 161 E via Exit 30B toward New Albany. Follow directions above.
From the North, take 71 South and merge onto I-270 E via Exit 119A toward Wheeling. After 4.9 miles, merge onto 161 E via EXIT 30B toward New Albany. Follow directions above.
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Face Lift Before and After Pictures