Profile of Douglas L. Gervais, Dr

Since joining Minneapolis Plastic Surgery, LTD. in 1996, Dr. Douglas L. Gervais has established his reputation in the Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota area and far beyond as an exceptional aesthetic (cosmetic) plastic surgeon. His education, experience, and gifted artistic eye have allowed thousands of patients to safely and effectively achieve their goals.

Douglas L. Gervais, M.D., F.A.C.S.

“Striving for the best results for my patients is my number one priority.” —Dr. Douglas L. Gervais

Dr. Gervais has received extensive training in all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery, and has years of experience in performing these procedures. He began his education with a degree in biology from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. He earned his medical degree at the University of Minnesota in 1989. His seven years of post-graduate surgical training included five years at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts, and two years of specialist training at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Here, he had the privilege of working with one of the best cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgeons in the country. He also studied under the nation’s pioneer in ultrasonic body contouring and participated in research to develop and advance this technology. Dr. Gervais has advanced specialized training not only in cosmetic breast surgery and body contouring, but also in facial cosmetic surgery, including rhinoplasty and facelift surgery. Dr. Douglas L. Gervais joined Minneapolis Plastic Surgery, LTD. in 1996. His Minneapolis, Minnesota private practice is completely aesthetic with emphasis on breast surgery (particularly breast augmentation), body contouring (tummy tuck and liposuction), and facial rejuvenation (rhinoplasty and facelift surgery).

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Procedures of Douglas L. Gervais, Dr ⁽¹⁸⁾

Procedure	Rank in Minneapolis	Rank in MN	Rank in US
Facial Implants A facial implant is a small device (made of silicon or another safe material) that plastic surgeon puts underneath your skin during surgery.	Ranked in Minneapolis: 1	Ranked in MN: 4	Ranked in US: 559
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Minneapolis: 1	Ranked in MN: 7	Ranked in US: 1214
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 Minneapolis: 2	Ranked in MN: 3	Ranked in US: 986
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 Minneapolis: 2	Ranked in MN: 4	Ranked in US: 959
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Minneapolis: 2	Ranked in MN: 2	Ranked in US: 1109
Capsular Contracture Treatment Capsular contracture - the most common complication of breast implant surgery, happening for as many as 10% of patients, more often after implant revision surgery.	Ranked in Minneapolis: 2	Ranked in MN: 2	Ranked in US: 23
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Minneapolis: 1	Ranked in MN: 1	Ranked in US: 645
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Minneapolis: 1	Ranked in MN: 1	Ranked in US: 1037
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Minneapolis: 2	Ranked in MN: 2	Ranked in US: 1109
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 Minneapolis: 1	Ranked in MN: 1	Ranked in US: 808
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 Minneapolis: 2	Ranked in MN: 2	Ranked in US: 1022
Lower Body Lift The lower body lift extends the tummy tuck incision completely around the lower torso, which allows surgeon to lift or resuspend the thighs and tighten the buttocks as well as to execute the traditional tummy tuck.	Ranked in Minneapolis: 1	Ranked in MN: 2	Ranked in US: 534
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 Minneapolis: 2	Ranked in MN: 2	Ranked in US: 1022
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 Minneapolis: 2	Ranked in MN: 26	Ranked in US: 1659
Exilis Exilis is a noninvasive skin tightening and fat-reduction treatment designed to address skin laxity and reduce pockets of unwanted fat in areas like the face, neck, jowls, abdomen, arms, and thighs.	Ranked in Minneapolis: 2	Ranked in MN: 2	Ranked in US: 123
All Resurfacing & Rejuvenation Lasers Laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation removes skin layer by layer with precision, the new skin cells that form during healing give the skin a tighter, younger looking surface.	Ranked in Minneapolis: 3	Ranked in MN: 17	Ranked in US: 1481
MicroLaser Peel The microlaser peel is a procedure designed for skin rejuvenation by removing the superficial layers of the skin, while tightening the underlining deeper dermis.	Ranked in Minneapolis: 2	Ranked in MN: 2	Ranked in US: 150
Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy is an in-office treatment for spider veins, the thin red or purple veins on the skin’s surface.	Ranked in Minneapolis: 3	Ranked in MN: 16	Ranked in US: 744