Profile of J. Craig Uecker, Dr

Dr.Uecker is one of the founding physicians of the Physician’s Institute of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a community-based practitioner focusing on a comprehensive approach to cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. As a native of Hollywood, Florida, Dr. Uecker has enjoyed establishing his surgical practice in his hometown and has been in practice since July 1994. Dr. Uecker received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology at Harvard University and graduated Cum Laude. While in high school he was awarded the Brian Piccolo Scholar-Athlete Scholarship and Henry Lamar Most Dedicated Scholar-Athlete while at Harvard University. He is a past Chief of Plastic Surgery at Broward General Hospital and along with Dr. Weiser one of the founders of the Cleveland Clinic Plastic Surgery Residency Program responsible for the training and instruction of new plastic surgeons.

Procedures of J. Craig Uecker, Dr ⁽¹³⁾

Procedure	Rank in Hollywood	Rank in FL	Rank in US
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Hollywood: 1	Ranked in FL: 73	Ranked in US: 434
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 Hollywood: 4	Ranked in FL: 159	Ranked in US: 860
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Hollywood: 5	Ranked in FL: 194	Ranked in US: 1094
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 Hollywood: 1	Ranked in FL: 77	Ranked in US: 459
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Hollywood: 4	Ranked in FL: 190	Ranked in US: 950
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Hollywood: 5	Ranked in FL: 217	Ranked in US: 1029
Male Breast Reduction Gynecomastia surgery reduces breast size in men, flattening and enhancing the chest contours.	Ranked in Hollywood: 1	Ranked in FL: 7	Ranked in US: 72
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 Hollywood: 1	Ranked in FL: 123	Ranked in US: 652
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 Hollywood: 4	Ranked in FL: 197	Ranked in US: 1091
Mini Facelift A mini facelift is an anti-aging surgery that focuses on sagging skin.	Ranked in Hollywood: 1	Ranked in FL: 77	Ranked in US: 317
Breast Reduction A procedure that removes excess skin and breast tissue that may cause saggy breasts or physical symptoms.	Ranked in Hollywood: 1	Ranked in FL: 38	Ranked in US: 105
Arm Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the arms.	Ranked in Hollywood: 1	Ranked in FL: 53	Ranked in US: 242
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in Hollywood: 1	Ranked in FL: 57	Ranked in US: 258