Profile of Julene Samuels, Dr

Dr. Samuels’ lifelong passion for surgery began in 1982 when she graduated with distinction from the University of Kentucky with a B.S. in Pharmacy. In 1987, she earned her medical degree from UK, again graduating with distinction.

Dr. Samuels’ post-graduate study included a five-year residency in General Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern/Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. She spent over two years completing her Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency there and at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, one of the nation’s premier plastic surgery centers of excellence. Dr. Samuels is double board certified in General Surgery as well as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

While at UTSW and Baylor, Dr. Samuels trained with key leaders in the field of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, earning widespread recognition for her academic excellence and clinical expertise. Her articles on cosmetic facial, breast and body conturing surgery, as well as multiple research articles and book chapters on Intimate Female Wellness, have appeared in leading national medical journals. She also has been teaching cosmetic surgical techniques to plastic surgery residents at the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville since 1995. Dr. Samuels is on the External Advisory Board of the University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College and was an Honors College alumnus herself. She initiated that college’s premedical student mentorship program within Lewis Honors College.

Dr. Samuels lives in Louisville with her husband Tom and twin daughters Lexie and Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn is following in her mother’s professional footsteps and will complete a residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2029.

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Procedures of Julene Samuels, Dr ⁽²⁷⁾

Procedure	Rank in Prospect	Rank in KY	Rank in US
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Prospect: 1	Ranked in KY: 14	Ranked in US: 2382
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Prospect: 1	Ranked in KY: 10	Ranked in US: 2165
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Prospect: 1	Ranked in KY: 10	Ranked in US: 1247
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Prospect: 1	Ranked in KY: 22	Ranked in US: 2456
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 Prospect: 1	Ranked in KY: 18	Ranked in US: 2462
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 Prospect: 1	Ranked in KY: 2	Ranked in US: 399
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 Prospect: 1	Ranked in KY: 25	Ranked in US: 2064
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 Prospect: 1	Ranked in KY: 13	Ranked in US: 1952
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Prospect:	Ranked in KY: 14	Ranked in US: 680
Profound The profound treatment is a nonsurgical alternative for treating facial wrinkles and the appearance of cellulite.	Ranked in Prospect:	Ranked in KY: 1	Ranked in US: 26
BodyTite BodyTite uses radiofrequency energy (RF) to tighten loose skin, remove fat, and firm tissue.	Ranked in Prospect: 1	Ranked in KY: 2	Ranked in US: 355
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 Prospect:	Ranked in KY: 2	Ranked in US: 34
Renuvion A minimally invasive treatment that treats skin laxity and can promote skin tightening.	Ranked in Prospect:	Ranked in KY: 1	Ranked in US: 13
UltraShape Power UltraShape power is a noninvasive body contouring treatment.	Ranked in Prospect:	Ranked in KY: 1	Ranked in US: 20
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 Prospect: 1	Ranked in KY: 2	Ranked in US: 597
VelaShape VelaShape is a noninvasive body contouring treatment that’s been cleared by the FDA for temporary cellulite reduction, as well as the circumferential reduction of the thighs and abdomen.	Ranked in Prospect:	Ranked in KY: 2	Ranked in US: 32
Intima Intima is a CO2 laser treatment for vaginal rejuvenation of both the external vulva and internal area.	Ranked in Prospect:	Ranked in KY: 1	Ranked in US: 12
Ultra Femme 360 The ultra femme 360 procedure provides can tighten the vaginal opening while improving natural lubrication and increase sensation.	Ranked in Prospect:	Ranked in KY: 1	Ranked in US: 9
Votiva Votiva is a nonsurgical vaginal rejuvenation treatment that can help reverse functional and aesthetic changes from aging and childbirth.	Ranked in Prospect:	Ranked in KY: 1	Ranked in US: 15
Emsella The emsella is a noninvasive treatment for all forms of urinary incontinence.	Ranked in Prospect:	Ranked in KY: 1	Ranked in US: 11
O-Shot The O-Shot is a nonsurgical treatment that uses a patient’s own blood-derived platelet-rich plasma to theoretically stimulate the growth of new cells and promote the formation of better blood supply in the vaginal walls and clitoris.	Ranked in Prospect:	Ranked in KY: 1	Ranked in US: 12
BroadBand Light BroadBand light uses intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy to treat a range of skin concerns, including acne, rosacea, age spots, sun spots, fine lines and wrinkles, and uneven texture.	Ranked in Prospect:	Ranked in KY: 1	Ranked in US: 13
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 Prospect:	Ranked in KY: 7	Ranked in US: 609
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 Prospect:	Ranked in KY: 11	Ranked in US: 745
Forever Young BBL Forever young bbl is an innovative technology that uniquely delivers light therapy targeting the signs of aging and sun damage and effectively provides a more refreshed, rejuvenated, youthful appearance.	Ranked in Prospect:	Ranked in KY: 3	Ranked in US: 75
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 Prospect:	Ranked in KY: 3	Ranked in US: 57
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 Prospect:	Ranked in KY: 11	Ranked in US: 1308