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Identifying malnutrition before surgery in massive weight loss patients seeking body contouring will significantly decrease surgical complications, accelerate wound healing, improve scar quality and boost patient energy levels, according to a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
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Practice Philosophy
Dr. McDonough's  philosophy enables him to utilize his specialized skills and more than 28 years experience to provide professional, comprehensive care to all patients seeking plastic and reconstructive surgery. Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery affirms the skills and knowledge obtained through general surgical and extensive plastic surgical training.The Plastic Surgery Center offers a fully equipped and accredited outpatient surgical suite to provide the ultimate in privacy and personal attention.
Location & Office Hours
5 Livingston Street
Asheville NC 28801-4407
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: 828-210-9324
Fax: 828-2542423
Board Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1975
American Board of Surgery, 1974
Education
MacMurray College, Illinois, 1960 - 1964
Northwestern University, Illinois, 1963 - 1967
Interniship - Hartford Hospital, CT, 1967 - 1968
General Surgery Residency - Hartford Hospital, CT, 1968 - 1972
Plastic Surgery Residency - St. Joseph's Hospital, TX, 1972 - 1974
Memberships
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
North Carolina Society of Plastic, Maxillofacial and Reconstructive Surgeons
Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Buncombe County Medical Society
Insurance
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of North Carolina
Payment Options
Medicare
Medicaid
Visa
MasterCard
Patient Financing
Cash
Personal Checks
Care Credit
Facilities
The Plastic Surgery Center offers a state-of-the-art, fully equipped operating suite accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. Surgery is provided on an outpatient basis with an anesthesiologist and certified nurse anesthetist. Surgery is also available at the local hospital operating rooms on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Hospital Affiliations
Mission Hospitals, Asheville, NC
Consultations
Patients making an initial contact with the Plastic Surgery Center are urged to tell the staff about the treatment they are contemplating. This will allow the receptionist to schedule suficient time for a careful, unhurried initial consultation with the surgeon. All consultation are by appointment only. An initial consultation includes an examination and frank discussion about possible plastic surgical solutions to the patient's perception and feelings about anticipated surgery. The patient will be told about potential risks and benefits involved. A second consultation may be beneficial and may clarify further or new questions. A complete medical history will be taken. Routinely, clinical photographs showing the condition before and after surgery will be taken. Details regarding convalescence and time off from work are also discussed. The fee for consultation is variable and depends on the time spent by the surgeon in the consultation and the complexity of the problem.
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