Profile of David C. Ball, Dr

Practice Emphasis

Medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma
Cataract extraction and lens implantation
Oculoplastic Surgery
Laser surgery for diabetes and glaucoma
BOTOX injections (medical & cosmetic)

Education and Credentials

Dowling High School, West Des Moines, Iowa
Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska (undergraduate and graduate degrees)
University of Nebraska Medical School, Omaha, Nebraska
Good Samaritan Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona (internship)
Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois (residency in ophthalmology)
Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri (glaucoma fellowship)

Recognition and Achievements

First fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist to practice full-time in Des Moines
Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Examiners
Clinical instructor at Washington University, involved in teaching fellow ophthalmologists advanced techniques in glaucoma and cataract surgery
Involved in various clinical research projects with publication of work

Medical Staff Member:

Surgery Center of Des Moines – West
Veterans Administration Hospitals – Des Moines
UnityPoint Hospital – Des Moines

Procedures of David C. Ball, Dr ⁽¹⁹⁾

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Latisse Latisse is an eyelash serum that boosts hair growth for longer, thicker, fuller lashes.	Ranked in West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	Ranked in US:
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	Ranked in US:
Laser Treatment The fractioned laser beam heats up the tissue causing coagulation and stimulating self-recovery of the hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin fibres.	Ranked in West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	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 West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	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 West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	Ranked in US:
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	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 West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	Ranked in US:
Lip Augmentation Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that can give you fuller, plumper lips.	Ranked in West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	Ranked in US:
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	Ranked in US:
Rosacea Treatment Rosacea treatment that help control and regulate its intensity and presence.	Ranked in West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	Ranked in US:
Skin Tightening Skin tightening treatments can firm and tighten excess skin caused by aging or weight loss.	Ranked in West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	Ranked in US:
Eyelid Rejuvenation Eyelid rejuvenation surgery lifts and tightens the sagging upper eyelid skin.	Ranked in West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	Ranked in US:
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 West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	Ranked in US:
Frown Lines For frown lines or wrinkles that are more permanently etched in, dermal fillers may be required.	Ranked in West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Rejuvenation Facial rejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment which aims to restore a youthful appearance to the human face.	Ranked in West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	Ranked in US:
Laser Skin Treatment Laser skin treatment delivered with a fractional laser, which leaves microscopic columns of untreated tissue throughout the treatment area.	Ranked in West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	Ranked in US:
Wrinkle Treatment There are lots of different treatments for wrinkles.	Ranked in West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	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 West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	Ranked in US:
Oculoplastics Oculoplastics is a sub-sector of ophthalmology that includes various types of plastic surgery in the eye area for both cosmetic and medical reasons.	Ranked in West Des Moines:	Ranked in IA:	Ranked in US: