Profile of Brian Bruggeman, Dr

Dr. Brian Bruggeman, MD, is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon.. Among plastic surgeons in the Peoria, Arizona area, Dr. Bruggeman stands out for his experience, compassion, and care.

Dr. Bruggeman completed his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City. After graduation,, he continued his medical education by completing his residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Albany Medical Center in New York. This unique program combines both the specialized study and practice of plastic surgery with a broad understanding of general surgery for a total of three years of general surgery and three years of plastic surgery education.

After completing his residency, Dr. Bruggeman worked at the Westchester Burn Center in New York, treating burn victims as part of his training. He has also volunteered his time and talents in reconstructive surgery at the Pediatric Hospital in Santiago, Dominican Republic, repairing cleft lips and palates.

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Procedures of Brian Bruggeman, Dr ⁽³¹⁾

Procedure	Rank in Peoria	Rank in AZ	Rank in US
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 Peoria: 2	Ranked in AZ: 74	Ranked in US: 1264
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 Peoria: 4	Ranked in AZ: 48	Ranked in US: 912
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Peoria: 3	Ranked in AZ: 77	Ranked in US: 1281
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Peoria: 2	Ranked in AZ: 35	Ranked in US: 627
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 Peoria:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
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 Peoria: 3	Ranked in AZ: 63	Ranked in US: 1039
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Peoria: 2	Ranked in AZ: 90	Ranked in US: 1179
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Peoria: 2	Ranked in AZ: 76	Ranked in US: 1097
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Peoria: 1	Ranked in AZ: 21	Ranked in US: 549
Skin Tightening Skin tightening treatments can firm and tighten excess skin caused by aging or weight loss.	Ranked in Peoria:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
Hair Restoration Hair restoration is the hair transplant method which involves extracting a linear strip of hair bearing skin from the back or the side of the scalp.	Ranked in Peoria:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Peoria: 1	Ranked in AZ: 40	Ranked in US: 728
BodyTite BodyTite uses radiofrequency energy (RF) to tighten loose skin, remove fat, and firm tissue.	Ranked in Peoria: 1	Ranked in AZ: 5	Ranked in US: 163
Vaser Liposuction Vaser liposuction is a surgical fat-removal procedure that uses ultrasonic vibration to break up unwanted fat and free it from the surrounding tissue before it’s sucked out through a hollow tube, called a cannula.	Ranked in Peoria: 1	Ranked in AZ: 10	Ranked in US: 305
FaceTite FaceTite is an FDA-cleared facial rejuvenation procedure that delivers radiofrequency energy beneath the skin’s surface to stimulate collagen production, which tightens and firms skin.	Ranked in Peoria: 1	Ranked in AZ: 6	Ranked in US: 188
Dermalinfusion Dermalinfusion is a noninvasive skin care method that exfoliates your skin, sucks away debris, and infuses your skin with a custom serum.	Ranked in Peoria:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
Lip Augmentation Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that can give you fuller, plumper lips.	Ranked in Peoria:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
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 Peoria: 1	Ranked in AZ: 57	Ranked in US: 837
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 Peoria: 1	Ranked in AZ: 93	Ranked in US: 1105
Panniculectomy A panniculectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the panniculus, an “apron” of loose skin and fat that hangs from the lower stomach after significant weight loss.	Ranked in Peoria: 1	Ranked in AZ: 10	Ranked in US: 164
Microneedling Microneedling is a nonsurgical treatment that penetrates your skin’s surface with tiny needles to improve its appearance.	Ranked in Peoria:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Peoria:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
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 Peoria:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
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 Peoria: 1	Ranked in AZ: 27	Ranked in US: 533
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 Peoria: 1	Ranked in AZ: 42	Ranked in US: 769
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in Peoria: 1	Ranked in AZ: 21	Ranked in US: 303
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 Peoria: 1	Ranked in AZ: 60	Ranked in US: 1011
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Peoria: 1	Ranked in AZ: 34	Ranked in US: 656
Burn Reconstruction The goals of reconstructive burn surgery are to improve both the function and the cosmetic appearance of burn scars.	Ranked in Peoria: 1	Ranked in AZ: 4	Ranked in US: 29
Dermaplaning Dermaplaning is a skin rejuvenation treatment that’s done in-office by a dermatologist or aesthetician, who uses a surgical scalpel to gently scrape away dead cells and vellus hair from your skin’s surface.	Ranked in Peoria:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
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 Peoria:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US: