Profile of Melissa Johnson, Dr

Dr. Melissa Johnson is the owner and founder of Pioneer Valley Plastic Surgery, LLC and a past President of the New England Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. She has been practicing Plastic Surgery in the Springfield, Massachusetts area since 2000. Dr. Johnson is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American College of Surgeons, and is a proud member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Johnson is such a strong believer in the American Board of Plastic Surgery credentialing process, that she serves as one of its Oral Board Examiners. She is the only Plastic Surgeon in Massachusetts, West of Worcester that has the prestigious honor of being an Oral Board Examiner. Additionally, she is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, which recognizes surgeons who specialize in cosmetic plastic surgery. Dr. Johnson specializes in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery and her private practice is located in Longmeadow, Massachusetts.

Dr. Johnson has presented and published many papers covering surgery and plastic surgery topics at regional, national and international meetings. She continues to be an active researcher for breast cancer, specifically in the areas of early detection and treatments.

Dr. Johnson is also a wife and the mother of two children. Additionally she enjoys running, hiking, cooking and the arts. As a female plastic surgeon, she often consults with female patients to help them lead healthier, happier lives and is active in causes that are important to women's health, such as the Rays of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation.

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Procedures of Melissa Johnson, Dr ⁽³⁰⁾

Procedure	Rank in Longmeadow	Rank in MA	Rank in US
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Longmeadow: 1	Ranked in MA: 26	Ranked in US: 243
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 Longmeadow: 1	Ranked in MA: 10	Ranked in US: 187
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 Longmeadow: 1	Ranked in MA: 11	Ranked in US: 202
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Longmeadow: 1	Ranked in MA: 9	Ranked in US: 121
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 Longmeadow: 1	Ranked in MA: 25	Ranked in US: 128
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 Longmeadow: 1	Ranked in MA: 22	Ranked in US: 166
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Longmeadow:	Ranked in MA: 11	Ranked in US: 77
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Longmeadow:	Ranked in MA: 20	Ranked in US: 420
Dermabrasion Dermabrasion is an intensive skin-resurfacing procedure performed by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.	Ranked in Longmeadow:	Ranked in MA: 2	Ranked in US: 23
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Longmeadow:	Ranked in MA: 2	Ranked in US: 21
Juvederm Juvéderm injected beneath the skin, the gel-like substance instantly helps smooth lines and wrinkles, soften creases, enhance facial contours, and restore lost volume.	Ranked in Longmeadow:	Ranked in MA: 12	Ranked in US: 92
Voluma Voluma is more dense and perfect for adding volume to the face; such as for cheek or midface augmentation.	Ranked in Longmeadow:	Ranked in MA: 8	Ranked in US: 15
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Longmeadow:	Ranked in MA: 5	Ranked in US: 199
Restylane The Restylane product line of injectable fillers temporarily adds volume to plump lips, lift cheeks, smooth wrinkles, fill in scars and under-eye hollows, and rejuvenate aging hands.	Ranked in Longmeadow:	Ranked in MA: 4	Ranked in US: 95
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 Longmeadow:	Ranked in MA: 1	Ranked in US: 63
Laser Treatment The fractioned laser beam heats up the tissue causing coagulation and stimulating self-recovery of the hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin fibres.	Ranked in Longmeadow:	Ranked in MA: 2	Ranked in US: 28
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 Longmeadow:	Ranked in MA: 4	Ranked in US: 192
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 Longmeadow:	Ranked in MA: 3	Ranked in US: 58
Skin Tightening Skin tightening treatments can firm and tighten excess skin caused by aging or weight loss.	Ranked in Longmeadow:	Ranked in MA: 2	Ranked in US: 74
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 Longmeadow:	Ranked in MA: 2	Ranked in US: 14
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 Longmeadow: 1	Ranked in MA: 4	Ranked in US: 133
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 Longmeadow: 1	Ranked in MA: 32	Ranked in US: 209
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 Longmeadow: 1	Ranked in MA: 9	Ranked in US: 82
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Longmeadow: 1	Ranked in MA: 4	Ranked in US: 93
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Longmeadow: 1	Ranked in MA: 19	Ranked in US: 208
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Longmeadow: 1	Ranked in MA: 17	Ranked in US: 170
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 Longmeadow: 1	Ranked in MA: 9	Ranked in US: 93
FTM Chest Masculinization Surgery A female-to-male transgender surgery that removes the breasts to create a masculine chest.	Ranked in Longmeadow: 1	Ranked in MA: 1	Ranked in US: 2
MTF Body Contouring MTF body contouring gives transgender women a more traditionally feminine, hourglass shape.	Ranked in Longmeadow: 1	Ranked in MA: 1	Ranked in US: 8
Skin Lesion Removal This technique involves removing a skin lesion in the deeper levels of the skin down to the fatty layer under the skin.	Ranked in Longmeadow:	Ranked in MA: 1	Ranked in US: 18