Profile of Emily Ridgway, Dr

Ridgway Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa is led by Dr. Emily Ridgway. Based in Bozeman, Montana since 2017, Dr. Ridgway graduated from the University of Virginia (B.A., 1995) and Columbia University (M.D., 2000). She then completed a six-year residency in neurosurgery at New York University, followed by a three-year plastic surgery residency and a one-year craniofacial fellowship, both at Harvard University.

From 2010 through 2017, Dr. Ridgway was an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. She has been board certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons since 2012.

For three generations, Dr. Ridgway’s family has practiced medicine in the greater Yellowstone area. It was, in part, this legacy and her strong connection to the region, that led her to establish her practice in Bozeman. Her extensive medical experience, coupled with her reputation for being a compassionate physician who listens to her patients’ physical, emotional and situational needs has established her as a leading plastic surgeon in the region. Her grounding in neurosurgery informs her perspective on the most minute scale, where detail matters most. Closely connected with current research and teaching, Dr. Ridgway is constantly bringing new surgical techniques and technologies to patients in the Rocky Mountain west.

Dr. Ridgway lives in Bozeman with her husband, two young sons, and daughter.

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Procedures of Emily Ridgway, Dr ⁽²⁶⁾

Procedure	Rank in Bozeman	Rank in MT	Rank in US
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 3	Ranked in US: 248
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 1	Ranked in US: 202
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 2	Ranked in US: 109
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 2	Ranked in US: 140
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 3	Ranked in US: 233
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 4	Ranked in US: 275
Traumatic Injury Reconstruction Traumatic injury reconstruction surgery helps people who have been in car crashes, lost limbs during work-related incidents, or have been affected by a wide range of other traumatic situations.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 1	Ranked in US: 1
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 1	Ranked in US: 840
Facial Reconstruction Facial reconstruction surgery is performed to reshape structures in the head and neck — typically the nose, ears, chin, cheekbones and neckline.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 1	Ranked in US: 2
Skin Cancer Treatment Skin cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, its location and depth, and patient factors like age or other illnesses.	Ranked in Bozeman: 2	Ranked in MT: 3	Ranked in US: 917
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 1	Ranked in US: 190
Cleft Lip and Palate Repair Cleft lip and palate repair - the opening in the lip can be a small notch or a complete slit that goes all the way to the base of the nose.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 1	Ranked in US: 10
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 1	Ranked in US: 247
Post-Bariatric Body Contouring Body contouring following massive weight loss are procedures performed by plastic surgeons to eliminate and/or reduce excess post-bariatric surgery.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 1	Ranked in US: 16
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 2	Ranked in US: 158
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 2	Ranked in US: 113
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 1	Ranked in US: 91
All Resurfacing & Rejuvenation Lasers Laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation removes skin layer by layer with precision, the new skin cells that form during healing give the skin a tighter, younger looking surface.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 2	Ranked in US: 1461
Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal treatments use light energy to permanently damage or destroy hair follicles—usually on the legs, back, underarms, or face—with the goal of preventing hair from growing back.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 3	Ranked in US: 1895
Varicose Vein Treatment Varicose vein treatment uses energy to cauterize (burn) and close varicose veins.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 3	Ranked in US: 274
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Bozeman: 2	Ranked in MT: 4	Ranked in US: 3328
Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 4	Ranked in US: 1581
ZO 3-Step Peel ZO 3-step peel utilizes a blend of exfoliants, retinol and multi-action agents to help improve skin health and treat many signs of aging.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 1	Ranked in US: 12
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 1	Ranked in US: 3393
Dermaplaning Dermaplaning is a skin rejuvenation treatment that’s done in-office by a dermatologist or aesthetician, who uses a surgical scalpel to gently scrape away dead cells and vellus hair from your skin’s surface.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 2	Ranked in US: 698
Microneedling Microneedling is a nonsurgical treatment that penetrates your skin’s surface with tiny needles to improve its appearance.	Ranked in Bozeman: 1	Ranked in MT: 1	Ranked in US: 1532