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Company Spotlight: Plastic Surgery Innovations
from Glo - July 2022
PLASTIC SURGERY INNOVATIONS
Dr. Joe Mlakar
By Julie Young With skilled surgical care provided by a knowledgeable staff, an experienced (and gentle) doctor, as well as the latest in advanced technology, Plastic Surgery Innovations is committed to helping its clients look and feel their best!
Unparalleled experience
Founded in 2006 by Dr. Joe Mlakar, a board certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience, Plastic Surgery Innovations specializes in breast and body recontouring, facelifts and facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, facial contouring, and breast reconstruction, as well as complex cleft and craniofacial restoration. “Dr. Joe” has a long reputation of clinical success and excellent outcomes, not only in his private practice, but also as the former director of the St. Joseph Burn Center and a founding member of the Fort Wayne’s Kids-First Cleft Craniofacial Clinic. “We also offer a wide variety of nonsurgical, medical spa treatments, including Botox/Dysport injections, dermal filler injections with Juviderm/Restylane/Radiesse; lip augmentations, HydraFacial skin care therapy, Vivace microneedling/radiotherapy treatments; liquid facelifts with Sculptra, Cutera laser services, microderm abrasion, Limelight pigmentation treatment, laser hair removal, sclerotherapy and facial dermaplaning,” Dr. Mlakar said.
Plastic Surgery Innovations offers state-of-the-art, family friendly and compassionate care from a team comprised of one surgeon, five patient care coordinators, two aestheticians, an office manager, two informational specialists, and a seven-member exclusive in-house, nationally verified, operating room team. At Plastic Surgery Innovations, clients are in good hands from registration to treatment, post-op recovery, and dismissal.
“We believe that good communication is the key to our success,” Dr. Mlakar said. “In addition, for successful patient outcomes, it is important to find the right team to be with you (every step of the way.) We strive to be that team.”

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Delivering results
Plastic Surgery Innovations is one of five elite plastic surgery centers in the Fort Wayne area, and it separates itself from the competition by offering preoperative 3D computer imaging for surgical planning, power assisted and Vaser ultrasonic liposuction; Renuvion soft-tissue tightening, and a private, single surgeon operating room facility that offers both general anesthetic and twilight sedation procedures.
Prospective clients are encouraged to speak to the center’s patient ambassadors to better understand the quality of Dr. Joe’s work, read reviews, and visit their photo gallery to see actual transformations. With their training, experience, and investment in patient wellness, the team at Plastic Surgery Innovations can deliver the results you are looking for.
“The time and dedication of Dr. Joe and his staff were wonderful,” said one of the many patient testimonials. “The way everyone worked together to answer questions I had helped so much. Dr. Joe’s reputation superseded all others in the Fort Wayne area. I have so much respect for him and what he does for everyone, especially children.” a