Profile of Ralph W. Bashioum, Dr

Ralph W. Bashioum MD, FACS has over 30 years experience as a Minneapolis plastic surgeon specializing in elective cosmetic surgery and is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Bashioum is a member of many professional associations, including:

American College of Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
International Society of Plastic Regenerative Surgery
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
Appointed to the Electronic Communications Committee

Dr. Bashioum is a leader in Regenerative Medicine and has a particular interest in breast augmentation procedures, where autologous (your own) fat cell transfer makes natural breast enlargement possible without the use of implants. The new fat grafting transfer technique also allows facial rejuvenation with natural anti-aging results without incisions or the use of artificial fillers. Dr. Bashioum specializes in all aspects of elective cosmetic, and is well known for Mommy Makeovers, which are custom procedures designed to restore a woman’s figure after having children.

Dr. Bashioum developed Nipntuck.com, as a comprehensive educational resource for patients about information regarding all facets of elective cosmetic surgery. Dr. Bashioum co-founded TRY, a volunteer program offering free gang tattoo removal for at risk youth, serves on the University of MN Landscape Arboretum Board of Directors and is an avid gardner.

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Procedures of Ralph W. Bashioum, Dr ⁽²⁸⁾

Procedure	Rank in Wayzata	Rank in MN	Rank in US
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 20	Ranked in US: 1767
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 Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 21	Ranked in US: 2093
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 Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 23	Ranked in US: 2850
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 22	Ranked in US: 2780
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 25	Ranked in US: 3071
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 Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 18	Ranked in US: 1929
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 12	Ranked in US: 1643
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 Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 23	Ranked in US: 2527
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 Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 11	Ranked in US: 838
BodyTite BodyTite uses radiofrequency energy (RF) to tighten loose skin, remove fat, and firm tissue.	Ranked in Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 7	Ranked in US: 513
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 Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 31	Ranked in US: 3223
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 Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 4	Ranked in US: 601
Skin Rejuvenation Skin rejuvenation treatment options include a variety of nonsurgical techniques and cosmetic procedures that are done to correct fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, and brown spots in order to restore the skin.	Ranked in Wayzata:	Ranked in MN:	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 Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 26	Ranked in US: 2660
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 16	Ranked in US: 1417
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 Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 14	Ranked in US: 901
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 Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 15	Ranked in US: 1403
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Wayzata:	Ranked in MN:	Ranked in US:
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 Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 15	Ranked in US: 1358
Liquid Facelift A liquid facelift is a nonsurgical procedure that uses injectables to restore facial volume, reduce wrinkles, and rejuvenate the face and give it a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Wayzata:	Ranked in MN:	Ranked in US:
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 15	Ranked in US: 1698
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 18	Ranked in US: 3150
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 Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 1	Ranked in US: 123
Eyelid Rejuvenation Eyelid rejuvenation surgery lifts and tightens the sagging upper eyelid skin.	Ranked in Wayzata:	Ranked in MN:	Ranked in US:
Cataract Surgery Cataract surgery corrects vision problems by replacing a cloudy lens with a transparent one.	Ranked in Wayzata:	Ranked in MN:	Ranked in US:
Lumpectomy Lumpectomy is a surgery to remove cancerous breast tissue along with a rim of normal tissue surrounding it called a surgical margin.	Ranked in Wayzata:	Ranked in MN:	Ranked in US:
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 Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 8	Ranked in US: 569
Buccal Fat Pad Removal (Cheek Narrowing) Buccal fat pad removal, also known as cheek fat removal or buccal lipectomy, is a surgery that removes excess fat pads from the cheeks to create a more contoured facial appearance. It is generally used to reduce chubby cheeks (“chipmunk cheeks”) that can be due to genetics or weight gain.	Ranked in Wayzata: 1	Ranked in MN: 1	Ranked in US: 231