Profile of Brian Thornton, Dr

Brian Thornton, MBA, MD, PhD, is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). While attending the University of Louisville, he completed medical and graduate school and received his MD and PhD in Microbiology and Immunology. He completed an integrated residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Kentucky and has authored numerous scientific publications, invited seminars and textbooks. He completed an MBA at the University of Louisville in 2013.

He believes breast reconstructive surgery allows him to combine art and medicine by providing creative solutions to patients’ needs and helping them to fulfill their expectations, and enhancing their outcomes. In his private practice, Dr. Thornton believes in personalized care for each of his patients.

Dr. Thornton is a consultant for a leading manufacturer of breast implants and a producer of a tissue support for breast reconstruction. His consultancy work allows him to offer cutting edge technology and techniques for his patients. He is one of a handful of plastic surgeons nationwide invited as a panel member of a Breast Reconstruction Advisory Board that has been held annually since 2009.

Procedures of Brian Thornton, Dr ⁽²³⁾

Procedure	Rank in Louisville	Rank in KY	Rank in US
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Louisville: 6	Ranked in KY: 22	Ranked in US: 768
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 Louisville: 3	Ranked in KY: 2	Ranked in US: 490
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Louisville: 2	Ranked in KY: 1	Ranked in US: 428
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 Louisville: 2	Ranked in KY: 4	Ranked in US: 326
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Louisville:	Ranked in KY:	Ranked in US:
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Louisville: 5	Ranked in KY: 9	Ranked in US: 699
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Louisville: 3	Ranked in KY: 9	Ranked in US: 452
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 Louisville: 9	Ranked in KY: 19	Ranked in US: 537
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 Louisville:	Ranked in KY:	Ranked in US:
Male Breast Reduction Gynecomastia surgery reduces breast size in men, flattening and enhancing the chest contours.	Ranked in Louisville: 2	Ranked in KY: 2	Ranked in US: 29
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Louisville: 1	Ranked in KY: 2	Ranked in US: 303
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 Louisville: 2	Ranked in KY: 3	Ranked in US: 147
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 Louisville: 4	Ranked in KY: 4	Ranked in US: 285
Facial Fat Transfer An injection procedure where fat is harvested from the abdomen using liposuction, purifying it, and then injecting it into the target areas of the face to create fullness and a younger appearance.	Ranked in Louisville: 7	Ranked in KY: 10	Ranked in US: 247
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Louisville: 1	Ranked in KY: 2	Ranked in US: 409
Lip Augmentation Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that can give you fuller, plumper lips.	Ranked in Louisville:	Ranked in KY:	Ranked in US:
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Louisville: 5	Ranked in KY: 9	Ranked in US: 835
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 Louisville: 7	Ranked in KY: 5	Ranked in US: 816
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 Louisville: 8	Ranked in KY: 24	Ranked in US: 643
Revision Rhinoplasty A rhinoplasty revision is a surgical procedure that aims to correct undesired results or complications that arise after an initial rhinoplasty.	Ranked in Louisville: 3	Ranked in KY: 6	Ranked in US: 186
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 Louisville: 1	Ranked in KY: 2	Ranked in US: 160
Arm Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the arms.	Ranked in Louisville: 2	Ranked in KY: 3	Ranked in US: 174
Belly Button Surgery Belly button surgery is a minor surgical procedure that changes the shape, size, and often the position of your navel.	Ranked in Louisville: 1	Ranked in KY: 1	Ranked in US: 77