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Practice Philosophy
Dr. Mizgala specializes in plastic surgery with special expertise in cosmetic surgery, body contouring and breast surgery. As a woman, she has a special rapport with her patients and gives them honest advice about their interest in plastic surgery procedures. She is dedicated to the total care of the patient, beginning with detailed patient education followed by meticulous surgery and personal thorough post-operative care. She has been featured numerous times performing surgery on the Learning Channel(TLC)
Location & Office Hours
Suite 105
4720 South I-10 Service Road
Metairie LA 70001
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Phone: 504-885-4515
Fax: 504-885-8394
Dr. Cynthia Mizgala, 's Shop
Specialty
Cosmetic Surgery
Breast Surgery
Body Contouring
Board Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1991
Education
1981 - 1985 - MD - University of British Columbia Medical School, Vancouver, Canada
1985 - 1986 - Medical Internship - McGill University, Montreal, Canada
1986 - 1992 - Plastic Surgery Residency - University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
1992 - Breast Reconstruction Fellowship - Dr. C.R. Hartrampf, Atlanta, GA
1992 - Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship - Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
1993 - Cosmetic Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship - Dr's Baker, Gordon and Stuzin in Miami, FL
1993 - 1995 - Plastic Surgeon, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, LA
1995 - 2001 - Head of Plastic Surgery, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, LA
1994 - Current - Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept. of Surgery, Tulane University
2002 - Current - Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept. of Surgery, Louisiana State University
2001 - Current - Private Practice, Metairie, LA
Memberships
1995 - Current - American Society of Plastic Surgeons
1998 - Current - American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
2002 - Current - American Association of Plastic Surgeons
1996 - Current - American College of Surgeons
1997 - Current - Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
1996 - Current - Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery
2003 - 2005 - Vice President - Louisiana Society of Plastic Surgeons
2001 - 2003 - Secretary -Treasurer: Louisiana Society of Plastic Surgeons
1996 - Current - New Orleans Surgical Society
Insurance
Aetna
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
United HealthCare
Cigna Healthcare
Payment Options
American Express
Discover
Visa
MasterCard
Patient Financing
Cash
Personal Checks
Facilities
Surgery can be performed at our newly built state-of-the-art fully accredited outpatient surgery center or at East Jefferson Hospital or Lakeside Hospital nearby.
Hospital Affiliations
Lakeside Hospital
East Jefferson General Hospital
Consultations
Dr. Mizgala and her staff offer expertise in the newest cosmetic surgery techniques for men and women. Her intensive and diverse training in plastic surgery with added training in cosmetic and breast surgery give her the technical skills to perform accurate safe surgery. Her aesthetic sense of balance and style guide her hands toward a beautiful and natural post-operative appearance.

Don't be afraid of that '"overdone" look. Dr. Mizgala will improve your appearance without leaving hints of having had surgery at all, just a rested more youthful, more beautiful you.

Dr. Mizgala will put you at ease at the initial consultation. She will give you honest advice as to what can be improved and what to expect before, during and after surgery. Her dedicated and caring staff will pamper you every step of your way towards your new improved self.
Cynthia Mizgala, MD
Aesthetic Society
Looking Your Best
American Association of Plastic Surgeons
Botox Cosmetic
OBAGI