Business Details
Your Trusted Plastic Surgery Center in New Orleans
Founded by Dr. Parker Velargo and Dr. Russell Hendrick, our practice combines decades of specialized expertise in plastic and reconstructive surgery. As board-certified diplomates of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, we prioritize natural, transformative results tailored to each patient's unique anatomy. Our New Orleans-based team delivers advanced surgical and non-surgical solutions for facial, breast, and body aesthetics, emphasizing compassionate care and five-star service.With privileges at Ochsner Baptist Hospital and Touro Infirmary, we maintain rigorous standards of excellence while fostering meaningful patient relationships. Our mission remains clear: to exceed expectations through superior technical skill, innovative techniques, and unwavering dedication to patient satisfaction.
Services
Facelift
Rhinoplasty
Breast Augmentation
Tummy Tuck
Liposuction
Mommy Makeover
Non-Surgical Injectables
Skin Resurfacing
Eyelid Surgery
Body Contouring
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- Board-certified surgeons with dual expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual anatomy and goals
- Advanced techniques like Renaissance Lift and Vectra 3D imaging
- Compassionate care prioritizing patient comfort and natural outcomes
- Proven track record with before/after galleries and patient testimonials
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
What people say
Excellent physician
Natural results
Amazing staff
Beautiful facility
Personalized care
Services
Facelift
Facelift surgery addresses facial aging through deep-plane techniques that reposition underlying tissues for natural rejuvenation. Ideal for correcting jowls, neck laxity, and midface sagging, this procedure delivers long-lasting results by tightening SMAS layers rather than skin alone. Patients achieve refreshed appearances without the 'pulled' look associated with traditional methods.
Rhinoplasty
Custom rhinoplasty combines aesthetic refinement with functional improvement through septoplasty integration. Using closed or open techniques, we address humps, tip definition, and breathing obstructions while preserving ethnic characteristics. Advanced bone scoring eliminates traditional 'breaking' methods for controlled reshaping and faster recovery.
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation creates balanced proportions using silicone or saline implants tailored to body type. Our approach combines precise pocket creation with 3D imaging to visualize outcomes. Special attention to incision placement and implant positioning ensures natural feel and movement while minimizing visible scarring.
Non-Surgical Injectables
Injectable treatments address wrinkles, volume loss, and facial contouring through neuromodulators and hyaluronic acid fillers. We employ precise injection techniques to achieve subtle enhancement while avoiding overfilled appearances. Treatment options include lip augmentation, jawline definition, and non-surgical rhinoplasty alternatives.
Body Contouring
Body contouring procedures address post-weight loss or post-pregnancy changes through abdominoplasty and liposuction. We combine muscle tightening with skin removal to restore abdominal definition. Advanced techniques preserve sensation and minimize drainage requirements while achieving comprehensive body sculpting results.
People
Parker Velargo
Co-Founder & Facial Plastic Surgeon
Board-certified facial plastic surgeon specializing in complex facial rejuvenation and rhinoplasty. Developed patented Renaissance Lift technique combining facelift with nano-fat grafting. Published extensively in aesthetic surgery journals and featured in national media.
Russell Hendrick
Co-Founder & Plastic Surgeon
Board-certified plastic surgeon with expertise in breast reconstruction and body contouring. Recognized for mommy makeover innovations and hand surgery specialization. Maintains active hospital privileges at Ochsner Baptist and Touro Infirmary.
Celeste Gary
Plastic Surgeon
Specializes in personalized aesthetic transformations with focus on natural outcomes. Brings extensive experience in both surgical and non-invasive treatments to complement the practice's core offerings.
Amber Picou
Nurse Practitioner
Certified nurse practitioner managing pre- and post-operative care. Coordinates patient consultations and non-surgical treatment plans while ensuring continuity of care throughout the surgical journey.
Questions
What differentiates your facelift technique?
We use extended deep-plane methods that reposition underlying tissues rather than stretching skin, creating longer-lasting, natural results while minimizing visible scarring.
Do you combine procedures?
Yes, we routinely combine facelifts with eyelid surgery, liposuction, or non-surgical treatments for comprehensive facial rejuvenation during a single recovery period.
How are rhinoplasty results visualized?
Vectra 3D imaging allows real-time simulation of potential outcomes, helping align surgical plans with patient expectations while maintaining facial harmony.
What about non-surgical alternatives?
We offer injectables and energy-based devices like EmbraceRF for patients seeking less invasive options with minimal downtime.
How are complications managed?
Our surgeons maintain hospital privileges and have established protocols for managing rare complications, ensuring patient safety remains paramount.
What's the revision policy?
We address post-surgical concerns through follow-up appointments and offer revision procedures when necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
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