Profile of Dinakar Golla, Dr

Dr. Dinakar Golla is the founder of the Golla Center for Plastic Surgery & Spa. He is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Pittsburghwith extensive experience in cosmetic surgery. He has authored numerous articles, lectured over 100 times around the country and the world on unique cutting-edge techniques in plastic surgery, and has trained a number of surgeons who have traveled to watch and learn from his expertise. His ability to listen to his patients desires and to honestly communicate what is possible has garnered him the praise and admiration of his patient population.

Dr. Golla graduated summa cum laude and phi beta kappa from Boston University School of Arts and Sciences. Then Dr. Golla graduated magna cum laude from the prestigious Boston University School of Medicine. He won the Alumni Association Award, which is given to those students whose efforts raise the Boston University Medical School community, as well as the Dean Eleanor Tyler Memorial Award, which is given to the top medical graduate from the Seven Year Medical Program. In addition, he won the Merck Manual Award, which is given to the top three students of each medical school class. He is also a member of the AOA, a national medical school honor society.

He did his General Surgery and then a Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He has been a Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as well as Chief of UPP Plastic Surgery at UPMC St Margaretand UPMC Passavant. After leaving the University, he founded the Golla Center For Plastic Surgeryto bring cutting-edge surgical techniques more broadly to his patients.

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Procedures of Dinakar Golla, Dr ⁽²⁶⁾

Procedure	Rank in Pittsburgh	Rank in PA	Rank in US
Microneedling Microneedling is a nonsurgical treatment that penetrates your skin’s surface with tiny needles to improve its appearance.	Ranked in Pittsburgh: 2	Ranked in PA: 15	Ranked in US: 1870
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 Pittsburgh: 3	Ranked in PA: 67	Ranked in US: 2297
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Pittsburgh: 7	Ranked in PA: 101	Ranked in US: 4812
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Pittsburgh: 6	Ranked in PA: 46	Ranked in US: 1795
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 Pittsburgh: 2	Ranked in PA: 46	Ranked in US: 1805
Clear And Brilliant Clear and brilliant is a gentle laser treatment that uses innovative technology to fight and prevent many of the effects of aging skin.	Ranked in Pittsburgh: 1	Ranked in PA: 6	Ranked in US: 220
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 Pittsburgh: 6	Ranked in PA: 83	Ranked in US: 4151
Microdermabrasion A microdermabrasion treatment gently removes the top layer of dead and damaged skin cells and vacuums them away.	Ranked in Pittsburgh: 2	Ranked in PA: 6	Ranked in US: 1007
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 Pittsburgh: 1	Ranked in PA: 2	Ranked in US: 95
SkinMedica SkinMedica is a luxury, science-backed line of over-the-counter skin-care products.	Ranked in Pittsburgh: 1	Ranked in PA: 2	Ranked in US: 180
Thermage Thermage is a noninvasive skin rejuvenation treatment that’s FDA-cleared for skin tightening on the face and body.	Ranked in Pittsburgh: 1	Ranked in PA: 1	Ranked in US: 176
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Pittsburgh: 2	Ranked in PA: 50	Ranked in US: 1869
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 Pittsburgh: 6	Ranked in PA: 83	Ranked in US: 4151
Liposonix Liposonix is a nonsurgical fat-reduction treatment that uses high-intensity ultrasound energy to destroy fat cells.	Ranked in Pittsburgh: 1	Ranked in PA: 2	Ranked in US: 61
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Pittsburgh: 5	Ranked in PA: 63	Ranked in US: 2281
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Pittsburgh: 4	Ranked in PA: 60	Ranked in US: 2068
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Pittsburgh: 5	Ranked in PA: 58	Ranked in US: 2359
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 Pittsburgh: 3	Ranked in PA: 57	Ranked in US: 1948
Ear Repair Ear repair surgery helps patients achieve better facial aesthetics and improves their confidence and self-esteem by repairing and reshaping the earlobes.	Ranked in Pittsburgh: 1	Ranked in PA: 16	Ranked in US: 497
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 Pittsburgh: 5	Ranked in PA: 74	Ranked in US: 2324
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 Pittsburgh: 3	Ranked in PA: 15	Ranked in US: 1180
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 Pittsburgh: 4	Ranked in PA: 53	Ranked in US: 1834
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 Pittsburgh: 5	Ranked in PA: 39	Ranked in US: 2263
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 Pittsburgh: 6	Ranked in PA: 58	Ranked in US: 1174
Photo Facial A photo facial is a laser light treatment which effectively treats men and women to remove brown spots and sun damage while increasing collagen production.	Ranked in Pittsburgh: 6	Ranked in PA: 12	Ranked in US: 759
Latisse Latisse is an eyelash serum that boosts hair growth for longer, thicker, fuller lashes.	Ranked in Pittsburgh: 4	Ranked in PA: 25	Ranked in US: 975