Profile of Chelsea Snider, Dr

Chelsea Snider, MD, is an experienced adult and pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Vida Bela Plastic Surgery. She is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. At her practice in Plano, Texas, she specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face and body, reconstructive surgery for breast cancer, skin cancer, facial injuries, and neurofibromatosis. In addition, she is trained in pediatric craniofacial surgery for infants and children with congenital or acquired anomalies.

Dr. Snider grew up in Santa Barbara, California. She moved to the East Coast and earned her Doctor of Medicine at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. Afterward, she completed her residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Southern Illinois University in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Snider completed the prestigious pediatric craniofacial fellowship at The Craniofacial Center in Dallas, Texas, treating a number of complex conditions with the guidance of Dr. Jeffrey Fearon.

Dr. Snider is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, an exclusive medical honor society, and has received many awards for academic excellence in research. In addition, she has given numerous presentations and been published in several peer-reviewed journals. She continues to stay up to date in the latest research and is actively involved in projects related to breast, cleft lip and palate, facial anatomy, craniofacial anomalies, and neurofibromatosis.

Procedures of Chelsea Snider, Dr ⁽³⁵⁾

Procedure	Rank in Plano	Rank in TX	Rank in US
Nipple Surgery Nipple reduction surgery involves decreasing the size of protruding or disproportionately large nipples and trimming excess tissue to create an aesthetically balanced breast.	Ranked in Plano: 1	Ranked in TX: 14	Ranked in US: 94
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Plano: 7	Ranked in TX: 86	Ranked in US: 431
Prominent Ears Treatment Prominent ears are frequently treated by facial plastic surgeons.	Ranked in Plano:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US:
Cleft Lip and Palate Repair Cleft lip and palate repair - the opening in the lip can be a small notch or a complete slit that goes all the way to the base of the nose.	Ranked in Plano: 1	Ranked in TX: 4	Ranked in US: 31
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 Plano: 11	Ranked in TX: 144	Ranked in US: 775
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Plano: 10	Ranked in TX: 126	Ranked in US: 695
Turbinate Reduction Surgery The surgeon makes an incision in the lining mucosa of the turbinate and carefully removes the underlying bone of the turbinate.	Ranked in Plano: 1	Ranked in TX: 2	Ranked in US: 10
Lower Face And Neck Revitalization The lower face and neck revitalization combined method addresses the factors that contribute to the appearance of ageing in the lower third of the face and neck.	Ranked in Plano:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US:
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Plano: 3	Ranked in TX: 70	Ranked in US: 347
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Plano: 1	Ranked in TX: 23	Ranked in US: 210
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 Plano: 3	Ranked in TX: 58	Ranked in US: 296
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 Plano: 7	Ranked in TX: 92	Ranked in US: 521
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Plano: 3	Ranked in TX: 77	Ranked in US: 392
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 Plano:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US:
Laser Skin Treatment Laser skin treatment delivered with a fractional laser, which leaves microscopic columns of untreated tissue throughout the treatment area.	Ranked in Plano:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US:
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Plano:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US:
Microneedling Microneedling is a nonsurgical treatment that penetrates your skin’s surface with tiny needles to improve its appearance.	Ranked in Plano:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US:
Tattoo Removal The "standard modality for tattoo removal" is the non-invasive removal of tattoo pigments using Q-switched lasers.	Ranked in Plano:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US:
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Plano:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US:
Skin Lesion Removal This technique involves removing a skin lesion in the deeper levels of the skin down to the fatty layer under the skin.	Ranked in Plano:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US:
Skin Cancer Treatment Skin cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, its location and depth, and patient factors like age or other illnesses.	Ranked in Plano:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US:
Melanoma Treatment The best treatment for melanoma depends on the size and stage of cancer, overall health, and personal preferences.	Ranked in Plano:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US:
Mohs Surgery Mohs surgery is a surgical technique used to treat skin cancer.	Ranked in Plano:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US:
Post-Bariatric Body Contouring Body contouring following massive weight loss are procedures performed by plastic surgeons to eliminate and/or reduce excess post-bariatric surgery.	Ranked in Plano: 1	Ranked in TX: 1	Ranked in US: 78
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in Plano: 2	Ranked in TX: 21	Ranked in US: 159
Craniofacial Surgery Craniofacial surgery is a surgical subspecialty that deals with congenital and acquired deformities of the head, skull, face, neck, jaws and associated structures.	Ranked in Plano:	Ranked in TX:	Ranked in US:
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 Plano: 6	Ranked in TX: 40	Ranked in US: 469
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 Plano: 10	Ranked in TX: 100	Ranked in US: 617
Flap Reconstruction A tissue flap reconstruction procedure is one way to rebuild the shape of your breast after surgery to remove the cancer.	Ranked in Plano: 1	Ranked in TX: 24	Ranked in US: 38
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Oncoplastic breast surgery merges the principles of oncologic and reconstructive surgery, utilizing a spectrum of aesthetic enhancing techniques to address tissue defects and optimize cosmesis from breast cancer surgery.	Ranked in Plano: 1	Ranked in TX: 8	Ranked in US: 13
Male Pectoral Implants Pectoral implants are body implants made of solid silicone.	Ranked in Plano: 1	Ranked in TX: 12	Ranked in US: 83
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Plano: 12	Ranked in TX: 98	Ranked in US: 795
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 Plano: 8	Ranked in TX: 94	Ranked in US: 553
Facial Reconstruction Facial reconstruction surgery is performed to reshape structures in the head and neck — typically the nose, ears, chin, cheekbones and neckline.	Ranked in Plano: 1	Ranked in TX: 19	Ranked in US: 90
Ear Pinning Cosmetic ear surgery is a type of plastic and reconstructive surgery that can improve the size, shape, or position of the outer ear by reshaping the cartilage.	Ranked in Plano: 6	Ranked in TX: 57	Ranked in US: 383