Profile of Nicholas Flugstad, Dr

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.

For the next six years, Dr. Flugstad was immersed in a rigorous integrated residency program in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed comprehensive training across all facets of plastic surgery and began to hone his skills. As part of his training, he studied under world-renowned microsurgeons during a two-month clinical fellowship rotation in head and neck surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2011.

To further his skills and experience in aesthetic surgery, Dr. Flugstad completed an additional one-year aesthetic surgery fellowship after residency. He was accepted into a program at the Hunstad Kortesis Center for Plastic Surgery in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was then mentored by Dr. Joseph Hunstad, a leading specialist in the field, and had the opportunity to participate in several hundred aesthetic procedures. Dr. Flugstad then went on to earn his board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgeons.

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Procedures of Nicholas Flugstad, Dr ⁽²⁴⁾

Procedure	Rank in Denton	Rank in TX	Rank in US
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Denton: 2	Ranked in TX: 210	Ranked in US: 1697
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Denton: 2	Ranked in TX: 210	Ranked in US: 1697
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 192	Ranked in US: 1537
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: 102	Ranked in US: 672
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: 206	Ranked in US: 1601
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: 25	Ranked in US: 97
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: 145	Ranked in US: 1163
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: 127	Ranked in US: 979
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: 188	Ranked in US: 1786
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 165	Ranked in US: 1783
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: 2	Ranked in TX: 152	Ranked in US: 1409
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: 69	Ranked in US: 786
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: 117	Ranked in US: 908
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: 2	Ranked in TX: 152	Ranked in US: 1409
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: 132	Ranked in US: 1058
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 Denton:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US: 1146
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Denton:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US: 933
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 Denton:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US: 3951
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Denton:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US: 3643
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: 1096
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: 1968
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Denton:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US: 2103
Latisse Latisse is an eyelash serum that boosts hair growth for longer, thicker, fuller lashes.	Ranked in Denton:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US: 726
Ear Repair Ear repair surgery helps patients achieve better facial aesthetics and improves their confidence and self-esteem by repairing and reshaping the earlobes.	Ranked in Denton: 1	Ranked in TX: 50	Ranked in US: 405