Mia E. Skourtis, M.D.

First and foremost, congratulations on your successful weight loss! I'm sure you have put a lot of hard work into it, and you should be very proud of yourself. It would be my pleasure to see you for a consultation, and we can discuss the options you have to address the loose skin that can result from a significant weight loss. In many cases, insurance may cover the skin reduction procedure if the loose skin has resulted in problems like rashes, infections, skin breakdown, back pain, or other symptoms. Typically, I advise that the best time for this type of procedure is once you have reached your weight goal or plateau, and have maintained a stable weight for at least 6 months. Even though you're continuing to lose weight, a consultation earlier in your weight loss journey can give you a good idea what to expect once you reach your goal. Please feel free to contact us to set up a consultation, and we look forward to meeting you. -Dr. S

Hello, Diego. Thank you for your question. I perform some types of external nose surgery, but patients who are interested in cosmetic rhinoplasty or functional septoplasty (straightening the nasal septum to improve beeathing) are referred to my colleagues who specialize almost entirely in nasal surgery. Please feel free to contact my office directly if there are any questions I can answer for you. I would be happy to answer any specific questions you might have.

Hello, and thank you for your question. As you know, otoplasty is an outpatient surgical procedure that corrects unfavorable shape or projection of the ears. I do perform otoplasty, and because of the precision and control required to achieve a favorable and symmetric correction, I prefer to schedule this procedure in the operating room rather than in the office setting, in almost all cases. Please feel free to contact my office, and we will be happy to answer any specific questions you may have, or to schedule a consultation to meet in person! Have a wonderful day.

Thank you very much for contacting us with your question. There are various techniques and approaches used in facial/neck cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. I do perform facial/neck cosmetic and reconstructive surgery as a regular part of my practice, but based on the particular risks and benefits of the deep plane approach, I do not personally use that technique. While I'm not certain if there are local surgeons who regularly use the deep plane approach, we invite you to contact us if we can be of help in locating a board certified plastic surgeon with particular expertise in that technique. All the best to you!

Hello, Tammy! I most frequently operate at Providence Portland Hospital, but I am also happy to schedule my patients' surgery at Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center, Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, St. Vincent Hospital, or Portland Adventist Hospital for convenience or personal preference. I hope this is helpful!

Thank you for your question, Carolyn. We are pleased to offer Complimentary Cosmetic Surgery Consultations. Consultations for surgery that may be covered by your medical insurance are billed through your medical insurance, and I do participate in most major medical insurance plans.

Good Afternoon, Amanda, and thank you for the question. This is definitely something that is within the scope of my practice, but we would certainly want to have more information to determine what would be the best treatment plan for you. Please feel free to call my office to schedule a consultation. I look forward to meeting you!