Profile of Joseph Thornton, Dr

Dr. Joseph Thornton’s education began at Haverford College, with a bachelor’s degree in 1997. He continued his education at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine earning his medical doctorate in 2001.

Dr. Joseph Thornton continued on with six years of extensive plastic surgery training in the residency at Albany Medical Center in New York. Dr. Thornton came to Delaware in 2007 and has been serving Northern and now Southern Delaware as well Cecil county proudly. In 2008, Dr. Joseph Thornton earned his Board Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of both ASAPS and ASPS and has been named a Delaware “TOP DOC” multiple years.

Procedures of Joseph Thornton, Dr ⁽²⁴⁾

Procedure	Rank in Newark	Rank in DE	Rank in US
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 Newark: 2	Ranked in DE: 7	Ranked in US: 647
Forehead Reduction Forehead reduction surgery shortens the distance between your hairline and eyebrows by moving the scalp forward and positioning your hairline lower on your forehead.	Ranked in Newark: 1	Ranked in DE: 1	Ranked in US: 203
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Newark: 2	Ranked in DE: 7	Ranked in US: 454
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 Newark: 1	Ranked in DE: 4	Ranked in US: 350
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Newark: 1	Ranked in DE: 4	Ranked in US: 429
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 Newark: 2	Ranked in DE: 7	Ranked in US: 287
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Newark: 2	Ranked in DE: 13	Ranked in US: 703
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Newark: 2	Ranked in DE: 11	Ranked in US: 772
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 Newark: 2	Ranked in DE: 13	Ranked in US: 820
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 Newark: 3	Ranked in DE: 11	Ranked in US: 767
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 Newark: 1	Ranked in DE: 5	Ranked in US: 329
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Newark: 1	Ranked in DE: 5	Ranked in US: 307
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Newark: 2	Ranked in DE: 11	Ranked in US: 839
Buttock Surgery A "butt lift" or "gluteoplasty" removes excess skin from the buttocks and provides a naturally lifted and firmer appearance.	Ranked in Newark: 1	Ranked in DE: 5	Ranked in US: 139
Eye Lift An eye lift is a surgical procedure that reduces bagginess from lower eyelids and removes excess skin from the upper eyelids.	Ranked in Newark: 1	Ranked in DE: 4	Ranked in US: 244
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 Newark: 2	Ranked in DE: 7	Ranked in US: 492
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 Newark: 2	Ranked in DE: 6	Ranked in US: 541
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 Newark: 1	Ranked in DE: 3	Ranked in US: 161
Thigh Reduction A thigh reduction can reshape the thighs by reducing excess skin and fat, resulting in smoother skin and better contours for the thighs and lower body.	Ranked in Newark: 1	Ranked in DE: 5	Ranked in US: 102
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Newark: 3	Ranked in DE: 9	Ranked in US: 410
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 Newark: 2	Ranked in DE: 8	Ranked in US: 666
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 Newark: 1	Ranked in DE: 4	Ranked in US: 248
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 Newark: 1	Ranked in DE: 4	Ranked in US: 79
Arm Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the arms.	Ranked in Newark: 1	Ranked in DE: 1	Ranked in US: 175