Dr. Anne Nickodem has practiced in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area for 19 years. She was educated and trained at Georgetown University and Georgetown University Hospital. She specializes in breast and cosmetic surgery. Plastic surgery is a combination of art and science. Visualizing what can be performed for an individual and actualizing this vision is a combination of sculpting and precision. Dr Nickodem believes the patient should be an active participant in their care and recovery. Dr Nickodem is readily available and accessible to her patients providing state of the art surgery and care. The staff is experienced and knowledgeable providing patient support.
Reconstructive surgery for breast cancer can be a difficult time for any patient. Our staff will guide you through your reconstructive options with compassion and provide written information on the consultation for you to further study and evaluate your options. Opposite breast surgery for symmetry is explained and an option for patients choosing to achieve optimal results.
Breast reduction surgery may be reconstructive if you are symptomatic and meet your insurance companies criteria or may be elective if shape and volume are your primary concerns. Breast augmentation and breast lifts are for contouring and improvement of proportion. These procedures often improve patients self esteem because they feel better about themselves both in and out of clothing.
Body contouring procedures and facial rejuvenation procedures are varied and customized to your specific areas of concern. Topical skin care products and treatments such as microdermabrasion, peels and laser are available in a safe office setting. Injectable fillers and volume enhacers may be the treatment of choice for your antiaging concerns. Procedures to minimize the lines of expression or rejuvenate the head and neck vary from eyelid and brow lifts to facelifts. Many of the procedures may be performed in the office settin g if limited or in the outpatient suregy center setting. Body contouring procedures may be one of the many sculpting liposuction options of VASER or ultrasonic to more extensive tightening with a tummy tuck.
Post bariatric surgery patients require staged multiple procedures for the optimal contouring. Some of these procedures may be covered by your insurance company while others will be considered cosmetic as they do not interfere with function.
Male patients are a growing part of the plastic surgeons practice. Routine skin care, eyelid and neck contouring and abdominal wall sculpting are most frequently requested by men.
Whatever your plastic surgery concerns, Dr. Nickodem will address them with the most current practice standards, new techniques available, and offer state of the art facilities and licensed professionals for your team of care providers.
The office staff is available to answer your questions when scheduling an appointment and often may answer your financial/insurance questions to alleviate concerns before surgery and prepare you for your financial responsibilities. We look forward to meeting you and consider ourselves privileged to have the opportunity to provide you services.