MEET THE PRO: DR. HAYLEY BROWN

ASK THE PRO: Meet Top Female Plastic Surgeon Dr. Hayley Brown

— By Taylor Burk

Deluxe Version Magazine had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Dr. Hayley Brown, a top female plastic surgeon leading the forefront of beauty enhancement and selected recipient of Deluxe Version Magazine’s Top Twenty Doctors Of The Year Award. Dr. Brown incorporates an impressive balance of traditional and modern methodologies into her operations and appreciates the instant satisfaction of seeing her work come to fruition in real time. Dr. Brown is most intrigued that her specialized field is constantly evolving, much like art itself, where the only guarantee is that the learning process will continue for the rest of her career. In this interview, Deluxe Version readers will learn about Dr. Brown’s practice, Desert Hills Plastic Surgery Center, as well as her unique perspectives of being a female plastic surgeon.

What do you feel is your greatest accomplishment thus far in your career?

“Starting my business on my own and watching it grow! Twenty-two years ago upon completion of my Plastic Surgery fellowship, I opened my solo practice, Desert Hills Plastic Surgery Center, in the Las Vegas metropolitan area without knowing anyone and without any business connections. My practice has been very stable and I have remained in the original location since day one. With this growth, I have developed long term relationships with my patients, their families, extended families, and friends.”

How has being a woman in the forefront of plastic surgery given you an advantage toward shaping the goals of the many women who seek your expertise?

“As a woman, I can relate to the many face and body concerns of my female patients, including issues that come with motherhood and aging. This has given me an in depth perception of the physical and mental realities of being female. Many patients feel more comfortable connecting with a woman doctor to share perspectives, somewhat similar to how women seek out female gynecologists. Historically, the majority of plastic surgeons have been men where women were not well represented in surgical and plastic surgery training programs. In Las Vegas, there have been just a handful of board certified women plastic surgeons. Accordingly, I think we stand out.”

What advice would you give your younger self during the journey toward a successful medical career?

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I grasped an invaluable lesson that set me free from the concept of intimidation in the workplace. I realized that I had the potential to be as good as, if not better than, anyone else and with hard work, continuous education, dedication to excellence, and patient safety, I would be very successful. I learned that even if instructed to execute a procedure a certain way, that does not mean it is the only way.

With anatomy knowledge and risk ratio for patient safety always top of mind, I have found that trusting instinctual approaches to operations often yield results far superior.

No two clients are the same and therefore, the surgery planning stage, execution, and recovery processes vary accordingly. The advice I would tell my younger self is to trust my judgment, especially my intuition, and ask questions. Think about problems and use creative thinking to formulate my own plans and then execute. Do not be afraid to try new things or different ways of doing things because plastic surgery is not only a science, but it is also an art.”

Amongst all of your operations, is there a particular procedure that stands out to you the most?

“Mommy makeovers are rewarding cases because in one surgery, a woman’s body can be transformed. Pregnancy and childbearing stretch out the abdomen and breasts. It is difficult and frustrating for a woman to correct these issues with diet and exercise. During a mommy makeover, breast surgery along with body contouring and in most cases a tummy tuck are performed. These are longer surgeries and I enjoy the variety of procedures. Results can be life-changing and help women to feel so much more confident and attractive.”

What sets your practice apart from others in the same field?

“My practice is unique in that my husband, Dr. Steven Brown, works with me as our anesthesiologist. We have been working together for 25 years. Patients get a team when they decide on a procedure. Steve is involved with our patients as well as gets to know them. It is comforting to have him assist with intraoperative and immediate post-op care. My office is like a family with five long-term staff members. The atmosphere is very warm and comfortable and we have fun. I do not delegate. I perform every procedure myself, including injectables, and I commit a lot of time to each of my patients.”

Amongst the ever-changing definitions of beauty that culture suggests, it is most important to Dr. Brown that her patients understand that although plastic surgery may certainly help many situations, it is not always necessary. While selflove and body positivity is always liberating, Dr. Brown would be the first to admit that a touch of plastic surgery can make a world of difference!