Profile of Kathleen M. Duerksen, Dr

SPECIALTY

Facial and Eye Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Tumescent Body Liposuction
Director, Annual International (AAO) Facial Fillers and Neurotoxin Physician Training Course

PRACTICE GOALS

During a consultation, it is my goal to listen and examine carefully and then fully explain the various treatment options. I want to provide people with the information they need to choose the care that is right for them.
I enjoy both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, treating many patients who have "baggy" and wrinkled eyelids, necks and faces. In addition to surgery, I use lasers, fillers, and Botox for facial wrinkle and skin surface improvement.
Botox has been part of my practice since 1988. Neurotoxins such as Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport are great for treating eyelid and facial wrinkles and spasms. (Visit BotoxCosmetic.com) Ask us about Restylane and the many other exciting F.D.A. approved wrinkle fillers that last from 6 months to 2 years! (visit Restylane's Website) We love Radiesse, Juvederm, Restylane Lyft, and Voluma for filling deeper wrinkles. Belotero and Restylane Silk are 2 newer fine line fillers. Voluma and Sculptra can last up to 2 years! Healthy young skin contains collagen that gives it volume, flexibility and strength. As part of the aging process, our own natural collagen breaks down, diminishing facial volume. This loss of elasticity and volume results in the wrinkles, facial lines, and skin laxity that rob our skin of its youthful appearance. (visit Radiesse) We carry ZO, Obagi and Nia24 Skin Care products. The ZO Skin Health System penetrates below the surface of your skin to transform skin cell functions at the cellular level and correct the damage. (visit ZO Skin Health: zoskinhealth.com)
A portion of my practice is devoted to reconstructive plastic surgery after skin cancer removals. I also correct mal-positioned eyelids resulting from aging or trauma. I commonly diagnose and treat problems with excessive tearing.
For liposuction/liposculpture, I use the tumescent technique. This method is far superior to the previous technique. Tumescent liposuction is an outpatient procedure done without general anesthesia. There is little bleeding and few people need pain medication after surgery. Very fine instruments (canulas) are used to remove the fat so the end result can be much smoother and more symmetrical.

BACKGROUND

I grew up in Iowa City, Iowa, as did my husband, a science teacher. We enjoy skiing, biking and hiking. I play the violin in a community orchestra.

BOARD CERTIFICATION/SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Fellow, 1997
American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (Facial/Dermatologic), 1997
American College of Surgeons, Fellow, (F.A.C.S.), 1996
American Society of Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), Fellow, 1993
American Board of Ophthalmology, 1991

Procedures of Kathleen M. Duerksen, Dr ⁽²³⁾

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Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Tucson: 16	Ranked in AZ: 92	Ranked in US: 1984
Under Eye Fillers and Rejuvenation Under eye fillers is a hyaluronic acid injection used to improve the appearance of sunken or discolored under-eye areas.	Ranked in Tucson:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
Eye Lift An eye lift is a surgical procedure that reduces bagginess from lower eyelids and removes excess skin from the upper eyelids.	Ranked in Tucson: 4	Ranked in AZ: 23	Ranked in US: 603
Eyelid Rejuvenation Eyelid rejuvenation surgery lifts and tightens the sagging upper eyelid skin.	Ranked in Tucson:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
Oculoplastic Surgery Oculoplastic surgery includes a wide variety of surgical procedures that deal with the orbit, eyelids, tear ducts, and the face.	Ranked in Tucson:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
Congenital Ptosis Treatment The correction of ptosis utilized resection of upper lid skin to more effectively allow the frontalis muscle to elevate the eyelid.	Ranked in Tucson: 1	Ranked in AZ: 1	Ranked in US: 28
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Tucson:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked 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 Tucson: 14	Ranked in AZ: 91	Ranked in US: 2002
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 Tucson:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
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 Tucson: 10	Ranked in AZ: 74	Ranked in US: 1661
Erbium Resurfacing Erbium laser resurfacing is designed to remove surface-level and moderately deep lines and wrinkles on the face, hands, neck, or chest.	Ranked in Tucson:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
Thyroid Surgery Thyroid surgery is an operation that involves the surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland.	Ranked in Tucson:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
Thermage Thermage is a noninvasive skin rejuvenation treatment that’s FDA-cleared for skin tightening on the face and body.	Ranked in Tucson:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
Radiesse Radiesse is an injectable filler that can add fullness or minimize fine lines and wrinkles in the face or hands to restore a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Tucson:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
Belotero Belotero is an injectable hyaluronic acid filler that’s FDA-approved to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, like marionette lines and nasolabial folds.	Ranked in Tucson:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
Restylane The Restylane product line of injectable fillers temporarily adds volume to plump lips, lift cheeks, smooth wrinkles, fill in scars and under-eye hollows, and rejuvenate aging hands.	Ranked in Tucson:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
Voluma Voluma is more dense and perfect for adding volume to the face; such as for cheek or midface augmentation.	Ranked in Tucson:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
Latisse Latisse is an eyelash serum that boosts hair growth for longer, thicker, fuller lashes.	Ranked in Tucson:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
Eyelid Ptosis Repair The original surgical technique for the correction of ptosis utilized resection of upper lid skin to more effectively allow the frontalis muscle to elevate the eyelid.	Ranked in Tucson: 4	Ranked in AZ: 9	Ranked in US: 59
Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment Individual seborrheic keratosis can be treated successfully.	Ranked in Tucson:	Ranked in AZ:	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 Tucson:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
Bellafill Bellafill is a FDA-approved collagen-based dermal filler that’s injected under the dermis to counteract one of the hallmarks of aging: volume loss.	Ranked in Tucson:	Ranked in AZ:	Ranked in US:
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Tucson: 4	Ranked in AZ: 28	Ranked in US: 836