Profile of Richard J. Howard, Dr

Dr. Richard J. Howard, certified and recognized by the Board of American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, providing more than 30 years of superior medical service and quality care to individuals in our community; Improving a person's appearance and the reconstruction of facial and body tissue defects due to illness, trauma, or birth disorders. Not just cosmetic procedures but also medically necessary procedures; including, but not limited to: Skin (including skin cancer, scars, wounds, burns, birthmarks, and tattoo removal), Maxillofacial (the facial skeleton), as well as Congenital anomalies (including deformed ears, cleft palate, and cleft lip).

Dr. Howard and his certified experienced staff offer a very unique approach that is focused on personalizing your experience from start to finish for results that are authentically YOU.

As we age, our bodies naturally undergo changes that we don’t always love. Some people find diet and exercise alone are no longer sufficient to keep undesired fatty deposits away. Others may find their skin has lost its natural glow and is beginning to wrinkle. Other people find their breasts no longer have the same shape and placement of their youth. Whether you are looking to turn back the clock on time, or simply want some of your features touched up, we would love to speak with you.

Procedures of Richard J. Howard, Dr ⁽²³⁾

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Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Sioux Falls: 1	Ranked in SD: 1	Ranked in US: 1287
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Sioux Falls: 1	Ranked in SD: 4	Ranked in US: 1337
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 Sioux Falls: 1	Ranked in SD: 1	Ranked in US: 605
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 Sioux Falls:	Ranked in SD:	Ranked in US:
Laser Cataract Surgery Laser cataract surgery — is an advanced type of cataract surgery that uses femtosecond laser technology to bring a new level of precision and accuracy to specific steps in cataract surgery.	Ranked in Sioux Falls:	Ranked in SD:	Ranked in US:
Skin Tightening Skin tightening treatments can firm and tighten excess skin caused by aging or weight loss.	Ranked in Sioux Falls:	Ranked in SD:	Ranked in US:
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Sioux Falls:	Ranked in SD:	Ranked in US:
Microneedling Microneedling is a nonsurgical treatment that penetrates your skin’s surface with tiny needles to improve its appearance.	Ranked in Sioux Falls:	Ranked in SD:	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 Sioux Falls:	Ranked in SD:	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 Sioux Falls:	Ranked in SD:	Ranked in US:
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Sioux Falls:	Ranked in SD:	Ranked in US:
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Sioux Falls:	Ranked in SD:	Ranked in US:
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Sioux Falls:	Ranked in SD:	Ranked in US:
PRP Injections A PRP injection treatment starts with drawing a patient’s own blood and processing it so only the enriched cells remain.	Ranked in Sioux Falls:	Ranked in SD:	Ranked in US:
Juvederm Juvéderm injected beneath the skin, the gel-like substance instantly helps smooth lines and wrinkles, soften creases, enhance facial contours, and restore lost volume.	Ranked in Sioux Falls:	Ranked in SD:	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 Sioux Falls:	Ranked in SD:	Ranked in US:
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 Sioux Falls: 1	Ranked in SD: 1	Ranked in US: 1303
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 Sioux Falls: 1	Ranked in SD: 1	Ranked in US: 2060
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Sioux Falls: 1	Ranked in SD: 3	Ranked in US: 2517
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 Sioux Falls: 1	Ranked in SD: 1	Ranked in US: 1946
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Sioux Falls: 1	Ranked in SD: 4	Ranked in US: 2420
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in Sioux Falls: 1	Ranked in SD: 1	Ranked in US: 586
Male Breast Reduction Gynecomastia surgery reduces breast size in men, flattening and enhancing the chest contours.	Ranked in Sioux Falls: 1	Ranked in SD: 3	Ranked in US: 128