Choosing the right plastic surgeon is one of the most important decisions you can make when considering cosmetic or reconstructive surgery. At Halvorson Plastic Surgery, we combine surgical expertise, patient-centered care, and a dedication to delivering natural, lasting results.
Why Choose a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon?
Before you put your trust in the hands of a surgeon, you must determine their qualifications. This is especially important when considering elective cosmetic surgery. Board certification is a rigorous process requiring accredited training, an arduous written examination, a period of practice and case collection, and a challenging oral examination. Maintenance of certification over time requires ongoing education, assessment, and periodic recertification examinations.
Be wary of practitioners who claim to be certified by a board that is not the American Board of Plastic Surgery. The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery does not have the same rigorous standards set by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. A board-certified plastic surgeon has the required training and expertise to treat you in a comprehensive, safe, and effective manner.
Non-board-certified providers of cosmetic services are often limited in what they can offer. When you have a hammer, the world is full of nails. If you have a complete toolbox, then you have the ability to fix things correctly. Don’t just get what you paid for–get what you deserve and seek a board-certified plastic surgeon!
Serving Patients in Nearby Areas
We are proud to serve patients in Asheville and surrounding areas, including:
Asheville’s Trusted Choice in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
We offer the full spectrum of plastic surgery, based on excellent training, a decade of experience at two of the nation’s best hospitals, and current scientific evidence. We promise a warm and friendly experience for our patients, yet we are equally dedicated to providing outstanding results using proven techniques. We do not believe in offering procedures that give marginal results, or treatments that rely on marketing to draw patients in without supportive data. In short, we will not provide services that we wouldn’t offer to our friends and family!
Dr. Halvorson is a board-certified plastic surgeon with expertise in cancer reconstruction and cosmetic surgery. He is nationally renowned for his expertise in plastic surgery of the breast, and has extensive experience in secondary revision surgery to correct problems from prior surgery.
Meet Dr. Halvorson
I grew up in Maplewood, NJ and went to Bates College in Maine. I attended Duke University School of Medicine and completed a general surgery residency at Brown University where I was given the “outstanding chief resident” award. I then completed a plastic surgery residency at Lahey Clinic that included rotations at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Boston, and Maine Medical Center. Throughout my surgical training, my goal was to become the most comprehensive surgeon possible. To that end, I pursued a fellowship in microsurgery and breast reconstruction at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
