Profile of Nicholas Flugstad

A native of Washington state, Dr. Nicholas Flugstad followed in his family’s footsteps when it came to pursuing medicine. His father and uncle are both physicians and influenced his decision to become a surgeon. Dr. Flugstad has dedicated his career to fine-tuning his plastic surgery skills and empowering women and men to achieve their aesthetic goals. He stays abreast of the latest techniques and best practices to provide safe, effective care spanning cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Flugstad began his journey by earning a degree in chemistry from Wheaton College in Norton, Illinois. He then went on to attend medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin. His experiences there cemented his decision to become a surgeon and specialize in plastic surgery. Upon completing several plastic surgery rotations at various institutions, he knew it was a field he was passionate about. Working hard, he scored in the 99th percentile on the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam and was the only member of his graduating class in 2008 to be accepted into a plastic surgery residency.

Procedures of Nicholas Flugstad ⁽³²⁾

Procedure	Rank in Denton	Rank in TX	Rank in US
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 99	Ranked in US: 575
Drainless Tummy Tuck A drainless tummy tuck essentially combines liposuction with a traditional tummy tuck using a specific layered suturing technique that eliminates the need for postsurgical drains.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 10	Ranked in US: 42
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 Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 108	Ranked in US: 694
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 Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 144	Ranked in US: 1045
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 Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 76	Ranked in US: 365
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 Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 167	Ranked in US: 986
Back Lift Back lift surgery contours and streamlines the upper or lower back by removing excess fat and sagging skin.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 18	Ranked in US: 54
Facial Fat Transfer An injection procedure where fat is harvested from the abdomen using liposuction, purifying it, and then injecting it into the target areas of the face to create fullness and a younger appearance.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 41	Ranked in US: 302
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 85	Ranked in US: 537
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 Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 100	Ranked in US: 617
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 112	Ranked in US: 1057
Sculptra Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable filler that can smooth deep wrinkles like marionette lines, as well as restore volume and firmness to areas like the cheeks and temples.	Ranked in Denton:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US:
Buttock Surgery A "butt lift" or "gluteoplasty" removes excess skin from the buttocks and provides a naturally lifted and firmer appearance.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 16	Ranked in US: 170
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 144	Ranked in US: 914
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 158	Ranked in US: 987
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 40	Ranked in US: 390
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Denton:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US:
Lower Body Lift The lower body lift extends the tummy tuck incision completely around the lower torso, which allows surgeon to lift or resuspend the thighs and tighten the buttocks as well as to execute the traditional tummy tuck.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 74	Ranked in US: 432
Breast Fat Transfer A surgery where fat is removed from an area with fatty deposits via liposuction, purified, and then transferred via injection into the breasts to increase size and fullness.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 25	Ranked in US: 194
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 Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 111	Ranked in US: 729
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 Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 115	Ranked in US: 824
Tummy Tuck Also known as an "abdominoplasty” this procedure reduces the size and shape of the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 48	Ranked in US: 430
Eye Lift An eye lift is a surgical procedure that reduces bagginess from lower eyelids and removes excess skin from the upper eyelids.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 29	Ranked in US: 297
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 90	Ranked in US: 509
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 Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 26	Ranked in US: 163
Mini Facelift A mini facelift is an anti-aging surgery that focuses on sagging skin.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 38	Ranked in US: 302
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 Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 25	Ranked in US: 102
Arm Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the arms.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 28	Ranked in US: 220
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 123	Ranked in US: 855
Nipple Surgery Nipple reduction surgery involves decreasing the size of protruding or disproportionately large nipples and trimming excess tissue to create an aesthetically balanced breast.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 31	Ranked in US: 153
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 30	Ranked in US: 245
Ear Pinning Cosmetic ear surgery is a type of plastic and reconstructive surgery that can improve the size, shape, or position of the outer ear by reshaping the cartilage.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 58	Ranked in US: 456