Profile of Andrew Gear, Dr

Andrew Gear, MD, brings more than two decades of experience to his leadership role at Providence Plastic Surgery & Skin Center. The practice is highly regarded in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina, area, largely because of Dr. Gear’s attention to detail and personalized treatment approach.

Education has always played a central role in Dr. Gear’s life. He began his journey into medical training at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. After earning his medical degree, he completed residencies in general and plastic surgery at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Dr. Gear further refined his skills and knowledge through fellowships in both cosmetic surgery and pediatric/craniofacial surgery.

Dr. Gear has worked in both private practice and within a corporate cosmetic medical structure. That breadth of experience provided first-hand knowledge of both positive and negative ways to run a cosmetic surgery practice. He incorporated the best elements from all those experiences into Providence Plastic Surgery & Skin Center.

Staying connected to other cosmetic surgery specialists and remaining abreast of advancements in his field are both important to Dr. Gear. He maintains membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and received board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Gear continues to seek out education and training opportunities for both himself and his staff.

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Procedures of Andrew Gear, Dr ⁽²¹⁾

Procedure	Rank in Charlotte	Rank in NC	Rank in US
Skin Peels Skin peel is a procedure in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layers.	Ranked in Charlotte: 1	Ranked in NC: 3	Ranked in US: 116
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 Charlotte: 5	Ranked in NC: 22	Ranked in US: 591
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 Charlotte: 9	Ranked in NC: 31	Ranked in US: 1701
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Charlotte: 21	Ranked in NC: 105	Ranked in US: 3865
Xeomin Xeomin is an injectable neurotoxin that temporarily relaxes muscles to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles created by dynamic facial movements, such as smiling, frowning, or raising your eyebrows.	Ranked in Charlotte: 7	Ranked in NC: 12	Ranked in US: 735
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Charlotte: 10	Ranked in NC: 35	Ranked in US: 1844
AquaGOLD AquaGold fine touch is a microinjector device that uses 24 karat gold-plated surgical steel microneedles to inject small amounts of solution into the superficial layers of the skin.	Ranked in Charlotte: 1	Ranked in NC: 1	Ranked in US: 68
Microneedling with PRP Microneedling with PRP treatment involves using the patient's own blood as a resource to isolate the platelets with a centrifuge.	Ranked in Charlotte: 4	Ranked in NC: 14	Ranked in US: 196
Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy is an in-office treatment for spider veins, the thin red or purple veins on the skin’s surface.	Ranked in Charlotte: 3	Ranked in NC: 10	Ranked in US: 510
Fractora As a nonsurgical skin rejuvenation treatment, Fractora delivers radiofrequency energy below the skin’s surface, via microneedling.	Ranked in Charlotte: 4	Ranked in NC: 4	Ranked in US: 77
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Intense pulsed light is a versatile treatment that can improve a range of skin conditions.	Ranked in Charlotte: 3	Ranked in NC: 6	Ranked in US: 769
Forma Forma is a noninvasive, FDA-cleared skin rejuvenation treatment that uses radiofrequency energy and heat to improve skin elasticity and build collagen in the dermal layers via deep tissue stimulation.	Ranked in Charlotte: 2	Ranked in NC: 3	Ranked in US: 32
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 Charlotte: 5	Ranked in NC: 59	Ranked in US: 2326
CoolSculpting CoolSculpting body contouring treatments use cryolipolysis, or fat freezing, to target stubborn areas of fat without surgery.	Ranked in Charlotte: 8	Ranked in NC: 35	Ranked in US: 1163
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Charlotte: 19	Ranked in NC: 35	Ranked in US: 2209
Bodyfx Treatment Bodyfx treatment uses radiofrequency energy, deep-tissue heating, and light vacuum suction to tighten the skin and melt fat cells.	Ranked in Charlotte: 2	Ranked in NC: 2	Ranked in US: 51
SkinMedica SkinMedica is a luxury, science-backed line of over-the-counter skin-care products.	Ranked in Charlotte: 1	Ranked in NC: 5	Ranked in US: 200
Latisse Latisse is an eyelash serum that boosts hair growth for longer, thicker, fuller lashes.	Ranked in Charlotte: 5	Ranked in NC: 22	Ranked in US: 919
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 Charlotte: 2	Ranked in NC: 6	Ranked in US: 391
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Charlotte: 10	Ranked in NC: 56	Ranked in US: 1030
Vivace Vivace is a skin rejuvenation treatment that uses a combination of microneedling and radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen and elastin production.	Ranked in Charlotte: 1	Ranked in NC: 2	Ranked in US: 95