Profile of Gary Vela, Dr

Dr. Gary Vela is recognized for his experience, talent, natural results and his connections with his patients. Dr. Vela’s approach to patients has formed the foundation of his care. Understanding that patients’ thoughts, feelings, and emotions play a critical role in their outcome, Dr. Vela is recognized as a leader in his field. By performing thousands of procedures over nearly two decades, Dr. Vela has changed the way his patients look and feel.

Dr. Gary Vela, board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery, brings a high level of experience and expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Dr. Vela is a member of the prestigious American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. He is highly regarded for his surgical abilities and artistic vision as well as his compassionate and caring nature and exceptional results.

His specialty training in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery was completed at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Vela then refined his cosmetic skills at renowned New York hospitals Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat and Lenox Hill with some of the world’s foremost experts in plastic surgery perform procedures.

Procedures of Gary Vela, Dr ⁽¹⁸⁾

Procedure	Rank in	Rank in FL	Rank in US
Pectoral Augmentation Pectoral augmentation is a procedure that can be performed to give the male the definition he's always desired in the chest region.	Ranked in : 81	Ranked in FL: 81	Ranked in US: 411
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 : 42	Ranked in FL: 42	Ranked in US: 430
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 : 177	Ranked in FL: 177	Ranked in US: 1333
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in : 395	Ranked in FL: 395	Ranked in US: 3432
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 : 396	Ranked in FL: 396	Ranked in US: 3506
Mini Facelift A mini facelift is an anti-aging surgery that focuses on sagging skin.	Ranked in : 154	Ranked in FL: 154	Ranked in US: 1169
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in : 120	Ranked in FL: 120	Ranked in US: 821
Breast Asymmetry Correction Breast asymmetry correction surgery involves changing the size, shape or position of one of both the breasts to make the breasts more equal.	Ranked in : 98	Ranked in FL: 98	Ranked in US: 605
Buttock Surgery A "butt lift" or "gluteoplasty" removes excess skin from the buttocks and provides a naturally lifted and firmer appearance.	Ranked in : 68	Ranked in FL: 68	Ranked in US: 683
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 : 244	Ranked in FL: 244	Ranked in US: 2072
Male Breast Reduction Gynecomastia surgery reduces breast size in men, flattening and enhancing the chest contours.	Ranked in : 44	Ranked in FL: 44	Ranked in US: 441
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 : 74	Ranked in FL: 74	Ranked in US: 663
Buttock Implants A butt augmentation procedure that places implants to enhance the size and shape of the buttocks.	Ranked in : 45	Ranked in FL: 45	Ranked in US: 264
Panniculectomy A panniculectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the panniculus, an “apron” of loose skin and fat that hangs from the lower stomach after significant weight loss.	Ranked in : 32	Ranked in FL: 32	Ranked in US: 428
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in : 192	Ranked in FL: 192	Ranked in US: 1500
Pectoral Implants Pectoral implants are performed for several reasons, including to treat a congenital or acquired chest wall asymmetry or to enhance the appearance of the chest.	Ranked in : 59	Ranked in FL: 59	Ranked in US: 385
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 : 179	Ranked in FL: 179	Ranked in US: 1496
Breast Reduction A procedure that removes excess skin and breast tissue that may cause saggy breasts or physical symptoms.	Ranked in : 86	Ranked in FL: 86	Ranked in US: 358