Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Premier Destination for Cosmetic Surgery in Fort Wayne
Summit Plastic Surgery has dedicated itself to redefining beauty through confidence since 1991. Our board-certified surgeons combine surgical precision with compassionate care, offering a comprehensive range of cosmetic, reconstructive, and skincare services. With decades of collective experience, we prioritize personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique anatomy and aspirations. Our state-of-the-art surgical center, Southwest Surgical Suites, maintains the highest accreditation standards while providing a welcoming environment for transformative care. We emphasize patient education, ensuring informed decision-making through thorough consultations about procedure benefits, risks, and recovery expectations.Our team's commitment to continuous learning keeps us at the forefront of innovative techniques, from minimally invasive treatments to complex reconstructive procedures. Every interaction reflects our core belief that true beauty emerges when patients feel empowered and understood. This philosophy has earned us recognition as a trusted regional leader in aesthetic medicine, serving Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana communities.
Services
Eyelid Lift
Facelift
Breast Augmentation
Tummy Tuck
CoolSculpting
Liposuction
Breast Reconstruction
Facial Fillers
Laser Resurfacing
Mommy Makeover
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- Board-certified plastic surgeons with decades of specialized experience
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual anatomy and goals
- Fully accredited, state-of-the-art surgical facility
- Comprehensive pre- and post-operative care with detailed recovery guidance
- Proven track record of successful outcomes across complex procedures
Associations and certifications
- The American Board of Plastic Surgery
- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Southwest Surgical Suites (accredited surgical center)
What people say
Very personable staff
Professional and kind
Prompt and friendly surgeon
Top notch care
Knowledgeable and caring
Services
Eyelid Lift
Eyelid surgery corrects aging signs by removing excess skin and fat pads from upper and/or lower eyelids. This outpatient procedure takes about one hour per section and can be combined with other facial treatments. Ideal candidates seek to reduce tired or sad appearances caused by sagging eyelids. Recovery requires head elevation and temporary activity restrictions, with results lasting 5-10 years before natural aging resumes.
Facelift
Facelift surgery tightens facial muscles and removes excess skin to restore a youthful appearance. Typically lasting 2-4 hours, this procedure addresses lower face and neck concerns with recovery taking 10-14 days. Patients often combine facelifts with eyelid surgery or brow lifts for comprehensive rejuvenation. Results naturally improve facial contours while maintaining individual expression, with long-term effects depending on post-operative skincare and lifestyle factors.
Breast Augmentation
Breast enhancement surgery offers personalized size and shape adjustments using saline or silicone implants. The procedure takes 1.5-2 hours with recovery requiring 2-4 weeks off work. Ideal candidates seek improved body proportions or post-pregnancy restoration. Our surgeons use sizers during consultations to determine optimal implant size, with incisions placed discreetly under the breast or around the areola for minimal scarring.
Tummy Tuck
Tummy tuck surgery flattens the abdomen by tightening muscles and removing excess skin. This procedure addresses post-pregnancy changes or significant weight loss effects. Patients should maintain stable weight for optimal results, with recovery requiring compression garments and activity restrictions. Scarring runs hip-to-hip but fades over time, and results remain permanent unless affected by future pregnancies or weight fluctuations.
CoolSculpting
CoolSculpting eliminates stubborn fat through controlled cooling without surgery or downtime. FDA-cleared for love handles, abdomen, and thighs, this non-invasive treatment permanently destroys fat cells that the body naturally eliminates. Results appear gradually over 2-4 months with typical sessions lasting 35-60 minutes per area. Ideal candidates have pinchable fat bulges resistant to diet and exercise, with maintenance requiring healthy lifestyle habits.
People
Dr. Matthew Shambaugh
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Practicing since 1991, Dr. Shambaugh specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery with additional microsurgery training. He maintains memberships in major plastic surgery societies and teaches IU medical students. His humanitarian work includes medical missions to Guatemala and Haiti following natural disasters.
Questions
Are your surgeons board-certified?
Yes, our surgeons are certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and maintain active memberships in major professional societies.
Where are surgeries performed?
All surgical procedures occur at Southwest Surgical Suites, our accredited facility partially owned by physicians and Lutheran Hospital.
What financing options exist?
We offer financing through CareCredit and other medical financing programs to make procedures more accessible.
How long do results last?
Surgical results typically last 5-10 years depending on procedure type, with CoolSculpting effects being permanent when maintained properly.
What's the recovery process like?
Recovery varies by procedure but generally requires 1-4 weeks off work with specific activity restrictions and post-operative care instructions.
Do you offer non-surgical options?
Yes, we provide non-invasive treatments including CoolSculpting, facial fillers, and laser skin resurfacing alongside surgical procedures.
