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At Hankins & Sohn Plastic Surgery Associates, we offer a number of nonsurgical procedures to help patients achieve smoother, tighter, younger-looking skin. Traditionally, laser skin rejuvenation has relied on two methods of treatment: one using ablative lasers and one using non-ablative lasers. With our practice’s recent acquisition of the Fraxel^® DUAL 1550/1927 laser, patients now have the choice of a third type of treatment that […]

A new technology is coming soon to Hankins and Sohn Plastic Surgery that will help redefine the way liposuction and liposculpture is performed in Las Vegas.  We are proud to introduce VASERlipo, a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure performed by our award winning, board certified plastic surgeons, designed to help shape and tone the body.  VASER is tissue selective, utilizing gentle ultrasonic waves to help target […]

You may have heard of ethnic rhinoplasty, but do you know exactly what it is? Ethnic rhinoplasty is an approach to nasal surgery requiring a highly individualized technique based on distinctive characteristics of the patient. The most typical ethnic groups we see that are seeking rhinoplasty include Asians, African-Americans, and individuals of Latin and Middle Eastern descent. One of the key approaches to ethnic rhinoplasty […]

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) today released its full 2013 Plastic Surgery Procedural Statistics Report.  One of the more interesting stats, shows that breast lift procedures are growing at twice the rate of breast implant surgeries.  While breast implants are still by far the most performed cosmetic surgery for women (290,224 surgeries in 2013), breast lifts are steadily gaining.  In 2013, more than […]

Congratulations to Dr. Hankins for being named one of the best plastic surgeons in Las Vegas for 2014 by Vegas Seven Magazine!  Dr. Hankins is now listed as one of the top 10% of plastic surgeons in the nation as determined by peer reporting.  Thank you to Vegas Magazine for recognizing the stellar work performed by Dr. Hankins!  Call us today at 702-948-7595, and see […]

Don’t forget about our February specials at Hankins and Sohn Plastic Surgery!  We are offering a series of package discounts on Latisse, Thermage, Radiesse, IPL, Laser Hair Removal, Vitalize Peels and Clear and Brilliant!  So give us a call at 702-897-1330 and get Kissable for Valentine’s Day!

At our practice, we utilize a micro-droplet fat grafting technique for our Brazilian Butt Lift procedure to ensure stable, long-lasting results. Fat is first removed from the patient in an area where there is a surplus. It is then purified before being reintroduced to the body. Because the fat is grafted in such small increments, the end results look smoother and more natural. Smaller droplets […]

When seeking gluteal enhancement, our patients often elect to have the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure (buttock fat grafting) rather than gluteal implants for a few major reasons. Fat grafting typically provides: Very soft and natural results Results that often cannot be mimicked with implants available in the U.S. Utilizes the patient’s own tissues Reduced risk of complications such as infection, wound dehiscence (wound rupturing along […]

2013 flew by in a flash, and the New Year is already upon us.  Hankins and Sohn Plastic Surgery would like wish all of our patients, staff, family, and friends a Happy New Year!  We look forward to a great 2014, and thank you all for your patronage and support.  There are many exciting new developments that will be coming our way in the upcoming […]

When patients come into our practice to discuss their options for eyelid surgery (medically referred to as blepharoplasty), the most common complaint we hear is that their eyes look tired, regardless of how much they are sleeping at night. Other concerns include sagging skin that can make you look older than you actually are or skin folds that can cause vision obstruction and inhibit your […]