Profile of Joshua Elston, Dr

Dr. Joshua Elston is the lipedema expert who is transforming lives and reshaping the conversation around a historically misunderstood condition. Founder of the Elston Clinic in Gig Harbor, Washington, and board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Elston brings a rare combination of cutting-edge surgical expertise and deep compassion to the stage.
One of the missions of the Elston Clinic is to spread awareness about lipedema and help both patients and medical peers understand the impacts of the condition. As a predominant lipedema expert, Dr. Elston doesn't just talk about lipedema – he offers hope, solutions, and a fresh perspective that will captivate an audience. In addition to his practice, Dr. Elston is an accomplished speaker for conferences, events, and podcasts. With his experience in complex reconstructions and his dedication to patient care, Dr. Elston delivers presentations that are not only informative but deeply moving. His personal journey from a skateboarding kid to a pioneering plastic surgeon specializing in lipedema is as inspiring as it is unique.
Dr. Elston is currently available for speaking engagements and presentations on the power of this life-changing procedure.

Procedures of Joshua Elston, Dr ⁽⁶⁾

Procedure	Rank in Gig Harbor	Rank in WA	Rank in US
Labiaplasty A labiaplasty is surgery to reduce the size of the labia minora – the flaps of skin either side of the vaginal opening	Ranked in Gig Harbor: 1	Ranked in WA: 3	Ranked in US: 61
Male Pectoral Implants Pectoral implants are body implants made of solid silicone.	Ranked in Gig Harbor: 1	Ranked in WA: 1	Ranked in US: 158
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Gig Harbor: 2	Ranked in WA: 21	Ranked in US: 571
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Gig Harbor: 2	Ranked in WA: 24	Ranked in US: 641
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 Gig Harbor: 1	Ranked in WA: 1	Ranked in US: 236
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 Gig Harbor: 1	Ranked in WA: 1	Ranked in US: 119