Profile of Katie Yonker, Dr

Dr. Katie Yonker is a comprehensively trained board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She completed her undergraduate studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She received numerous academic awards and graduated summa cum laude with bachelor’s degrees in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. She then attended the prestigious Loma Linda University School of Medicine where she received her Doctor of Medicine degree with honors. She went on to complete residency training at Oregon Health & Science University, specializing in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Throughout residency, she wrote textbook chapters, submitted publications to medical journals, participated in extra educational training courses, and presented clinical research at local and national surgical meetings. She values furthering her own knowledge, educating others, and staying up to date on the newest treatment options for her patients.

Procedures of Katie Yonker, Dr ⁽²⁸⁾

Procedure	Rank in Salem	Rank in OR	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 Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 7	Ranked in US: 902
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 Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 9	Ranked in US: 647
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 8	Ranked in US: 863
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Salem: 2	Ranked in OR: 8	Ranked in US: 783
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Salem: 2	Ranked in OR: 4	Ranked in US: 499
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 Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 5	Ranked in US: 596
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 Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 10	Ranked in US: 834
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 Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 3	Ranked in US: 358
Male Breast Reduction Gynecomastia surgery reduces breast size in men, flattening and enhancing the chest contours.	Ranked in Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 1	Ranked in US: 31
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 Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 5	Ranked in US: 547
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 Salem: 2	Ranked in OR: 2	Ranked in US: 138
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 Salem: 4	Ranked in OR: 4	Ranked in US: 715
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 Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 8	Ranked in US: 751
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 6	Ranked in US: 460
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Salem: 5	Ranked in OR: 7	Ranked in US: 428
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 8	Ranked in US: 913
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 Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 5	Ranked in US: 263
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 2	Ranked in US: 433
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 Salem: 3	Ranked in OR: 2	Ranked in US: 334
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 2	Ranked in US: 209
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 Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 3	Ranked in US: 163
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 2	Ranked in US: 311
Breast Asymmetry Correction Breast asymmetry correction surgery involves changing the size, shape or position of one of both the breasts to make the breasts more equal.	Ranked in Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 1	Ranked in US: 144
Arm Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the arms.	Ranked in Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 2	Ranked in US: 179
Revision Rhinoplasty A rhinoplasty revision is a surgical procedure that aims to correct undesired results or complications that arise after an initial rhinoplasty.	Ranked in Salem: 2	Ranked in OR: 2	Ranked in US: 192
Mini Facelift A mini facelift is an anti-aging surgery that focuses on sagging skin.	Ranked in Salem: 3	Ranked in OR: 2	Ranked in US: 261
Buttock Surgery A "butt lift" or "gluteoplasty" removes excess skin from the buttocks and provides a naturally lifted and firmer appearance.	Ranked in Salem: 2	Ranked in OR: 1	Ranked in US: 142
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 Salem: 1	Ranked in OR: 2	Ranked in US: 106