Dr. Vanessa Parada

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Charlotte, NC

MEET Dr. ParadA

Mother & Mayo Clinic graduate

Dr. Vanessa Parada is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with an interest in specialized cosmetic surgery. 

Early years

Dr. Vanessa Parada’s journey to becoming a highly trained plastic surgeon has not always been easy, but incredibly gratifying. She grew up in a border town in El Paso, Texas, where she volunteered from a young age at helping the underserved. Her upbringing in a rich and proud hispanic community exposed her to music at a very young age, where she began to play the violin at the age of 5. As a classically trained violinist, she won multiple all-region and all-state awards. Her talent as a musician and performer allowed her to perform in a highly-selective all female mariachi, Mariachi Mujer 2000. 

She earned her undergraduate degree at Whittier College where she graduated as Magna Cum Laude in Biochemistry. 

Medical School & Residency

She moved on to pursue her medical degree (MD) at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in El Paso, Texas. Upon completion of her medical degree, Dr. Parada was selected into the competitive Plastic Surgery residency at the world-famous Mayo Clinic. The Mayo Clinic has been consecutively ranked as the #1 hospital in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospital for many years.

While at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Parada had extensive training in pediatric plastic surgery, hand surgery, craniofacial surgery, and breast reconstruction. She further bolstered her aesthetic surgery expertise completing an ASAPS endorsed fellowship in Charlotte, NC.

Dr. Parada understands the importance of understanding each patient’s goals and desires, leading to high patient satisfaction. As a mother, she also understands the unique changes that happen to females after childbearing and aging. Due to her extensive training and experience, she is able to provide each patient their own individual plan that best fits their goals.

Services

At Parada Estética Surgery, our services include:

  • Cosmetic procedures

  • Injectables

  • Skincare Lines

  • • Mommy makeover
    • Tummy tuck
    • Breast augmentation
    • Breast reduction
    • Implant exchange
    • Implant exchange with mastopexy
    • Fat Grafting to breast and buttocks
    • Liposuction
    • Arm lift
    • Thigh lift
    • Body lift
    • Lip lift
    • Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty)
    • Brow lift

 

Mommy Makeover procedures aim to restore a woman’s body after pregnancy, particularly the abdomen, breasts, or thighs. Procedures may include any combination of the abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), breast augmentation/reduction, breast lift, or liposuction. Mommy Makeover procedures aim to restore a woman’s body after pregnancy, particularly the tummy, breasts, or thighs. Procedures may include any combination of the abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), breast augmentation/reduction, breast lift, or liposuction. Mommy Makeover procedures aim to restore a woman’s body after pregnancy, particularly the tummy, breasts, or thighs. Procedures may include any combination of the abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), breast augmentation/reduction, breast lift, or liposuction. Mommy Makeover procedures aim to restore a woman’s body after pregnancy, particularly the tummy, breasts, or thighs. Procedures may include any combination of the abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), breast augmentation/reduction, breast lift, or liposuction.

Mommy Makeover

Abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, is a plastic surgery procedure designed to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen while tightening the underlying muscles for a firmer, flatter appearance. It is often performed after pregnancy or significant weight loss to address loose skin and weakened abdominal muscles. The procedure is done under general anesthesia, with an incision typically made along the lower abdomen. Recovery usually takes several weeks, with swelling and discomfort gradually improving over time.

Tummy Tuck

 

Body Lift (Belt Lipectomy): A procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen, lower back, buttocks, and thighs to improve body contour, often after significant weight loss.

Arm Lift (Brachioplasty): Surgery that removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms, tightening and reshaping them for a firmer appearance.

Thigh Lift: A procedure that reshapes the thighs by removing excess skin and fat, improving contour and firmness, often after weight loss or aging.

Body Lifts, Arm Lifts,
& Thigh Lifts

Breast Augmentation: A procedure that enhances breast size and shape using saline or silicone implants or fat transfer. It is performed under general anesthesia, with incisions typically placed under the breast, around the nipple, or in the armpit.

Implant Exchange: A surgery to replace existing breast implants due to size change, implant aging, complications, or aesthetic preferences. It may involve implant removal, replacement, or additional procedures like a breast lift for optimal results.

Breast Augmentation
& Implant Exchange

Breast Reduction: A procedure that removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin to reduce breast size, alleviate discomfort (such as back and neck pain), and achieve a more proportionate shape.

Mastopexy (Breast Lift): A surgery that lifts and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening surrounding tissue for a firmer, more youthful appearance. It can be combined with augmentation or reduction for enhanced results.

Breast Reduction
& Mastopexy

 

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery that removes excess fat deposits from specific areas of the body, such as the abdomen, thighs, hips, arms, back, and chin, to improve body contour and proportion. The procedure is performed under local or general anesthesia, using a thin tube (cannula) to break up and suction out fat. Liposuction is not a weight-loss solution but is ideal for targeting stubborn fat resistant to diet and exercise. Recovery involves swelling, bruising, and wearing compression garments, with most patients resuming normal activities within a few weeks.

Liposuction

Fat Grafting to Breast (Natural Breast Augmentation): A procedure that enhances breast volume and shape by transferring a patient’s own fat, typically harvested from areas like the abdomen or thighs via liposuction. This provides a natural alternative to implants with subtle, natural-looking results.

Fat Grafting to Buttocks (Brazilian Butt Lift - BBL): A surgery that enhances the size and shape of the buttocks by transferring purified fat from other body areas. This improves contour and fullness without the use of implants.

Fat Grafting to Breast / Buttocks

 

testimonials

  • "Dr. Parada is simply the best! Not only was she knowledgable, but was super diligent in making sure I was safe during a procedure that was long and complicated. She is the only surgeon that I have ever had that seems to genuinely care about her patients. She was very thorough throughout my aftercare. My results have far exceeded my expectations and I owe that to her!"

    – LP

  • "Once I chose to take the leap and have plastic surgery, and once I met with Dr. Vanessa Parada, I knew my results were going to be Amazing. And after my healing process and seeing my results, to my amazement, she exceeded my expectations. I look so incredible; I physically look like how I had envisioned myself. Over the summer I did not have to worry about covering up here or covering up there, I would just get up and go. I look Great with or without clothes. I am absolutely Amazed at how my Confidence has increased!”

    PK

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