Profile of Eugene Cherny, Dr

Eugene J. Cherny, M.D., F.A.C.S., is the director of Heartland Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa. He studied medicine at Rush Medical College in his hometown of Chicago. Dr. Cherny has been practicing in Des Moines since 1989 and is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Cherny has been recognized for excellence in Plastic Surgery many times and by many organizations. He has been awarded three times as one of “Americas Top Surgeons”, by the Consumers Research Council of America. As one of the few members in Iowa of the prestigious American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, he has been awarded three times the certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery.

Dr. Cherny is a full adjunct professor of surgery at Des Moines University. The American College of Surgeons has honored Dr. Cherny with a full fellowship.

Dr. Cherny has served his country in the United States Army as an attending surgeon at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. and in Operation Desert Storm. He has received the Army Achievement medal and retired as a Major for the United States Army Medical Corps.

Dr. Cherny has served in medical mission trips to Honduras and El Salvador; performing complex pediatric reconstruction in impoverished medically underserved areas. In 2006 The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has awarded Dr. Cherny, their award for community service.

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Procedures of Eugene Cherny, Dr ⁽²³⁾

Procedure	Rank in Des Moines	Rank in IA	Rank in US
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 Des Moines: 1	Ranked in IA: 4	Ranked in US: 2849
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Des Moines: 1	Ranked in IA: 4	Ranked in US: 3006
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Des Moines: 1	Ranked in IA: 4	Ranked in US: 2689
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in Des Moines: 1	Ranked in IA: 4	Ranked in US: 686
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 Des Moines: 1	Ranked in IA: 3	Ranked in US: 1982
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 Des Moines: 1	Ranked in IA: 3	Ranked in US: 1177
CoolSculpting CoolSculpting body contouring treatments use cryolipolysis, or fat freezing, to target stubborn areas of fat without surgery.	Ranked in Des Moines: 1	Ranked in IA: 4	Ranked in US: 706
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 Des Moines: 1	Ranked in IA: 4	Ranked in US: 2553
Facial Implants A facial implant is a small device (made of silicon or another safe material) that plastic surgeon puts underneath your skin during surgery.	Ranked in Des Moines: 1	Ranked in IA: 3	Ranked in US: 1522
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Des Moines: 1	Ranked in IA: 3	Ranked in US: 1485
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 Des Moines: 1	Ranked in IA: 2	Ranked in US: 1349
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Des Moines: 1	Ranked in IA: 4	Ranked in US: 3020
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 Des Moines: 1	Ranked in IA: 4	Ranked in US: 3042
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 Des Moines: 1	Ranked in IA: 8	Ranked in US: 2395
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Des Moines: 2	Ranked in IA: 13	Ranked in US: 2306
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 Des Moines: 2	Ranked in IA: 11	Ranked in US: 1897
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 Des Moines: 2	Ranked in IA: 11	Ranked in US: 1897
Latisse Latisse is an eyelash serum that boosts hair growth for longer, thicker, fuller lashes.	Ranked in Des Moines: 1	Ranked in IA: 2	Ranked in US: 465
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Des Moines: 1	Ranked in IA: 1	Ranked in US: 478
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 Des Moines: 2	Ranked in IA: 4	Ranked in US: 1103
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 Des Moines: 2	Ranked in IA: 4	Ranked in US: 1094
Varicose Vein Treatment Varicose vein treatment uses energy to cauterize (burn) and close varicose veins.	Ranked in Des Moines: 1	Ranked in IA: 1	Ranked in US: 210
Skin Rejuvenation Skin rejuvenation treatment options include a variety of nonsurgical techniques and cosmetic procedures that are done to correct fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, and brown spots in order to restore the skin.	Ranked in Des Moines: 1	Ranked in IA: 1	Ranked in US: 821