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Dr. Ervin Daniel DeLoach

Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Ervin DeLoach is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. DeLoach specializes in the enhancement of appearance. Improving aesthetic, symmetry and proportion are key goals in cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic medicine has nothing to do with these specific areas not functioning properly; therefore, this elective field solely focuses on aesthetics and anti-aging.
Dr. Ervin Daniel DeLoach
  • Savannah, Georgia
  • Medical College of Georgia
  • Accepting new patients

Can I undergo surgery with diabetes?

That certainly increases your risk of infection and possibly other complications. Adult onset diabetes is at lower risk than insulin (Type 1) dependent diabetics. Your Plastic READ MORE
That certainly increases your risk of infection and possibly other complications. Adult onset diabetes is at lower risk than insulin (Type 1) dependent diabetics.
Your Plastic Surgeon should be able to advise you on the safety of the procedure your considering.

What could be the best option for correcting baldness?

Hair micrografting is the best option. It is grafts that contains 1-5 hair follicles in each graft. Usually 1000 grafts are done per session depending upon your needs. It’s READ MORE
Hair micrografting is the best option. It is grafts that contains 1-5 hair follicles in each graft. Usually 1000 grafts are done per session depending upon your needs. It’s done under local anesthesia, usually.

Can 15 year old burn marks be removed with plastic surgery?

The scars can be minimized with plastic surgery. The amount will depend on your individual case. I suggest you have a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for READ MORE
The scars can be minimized with plastic surgery. The amount will depend on your individual case. I suggest you have a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for a full appraisal.

Does liposcution help one lose weight or does it only tighten the skin?

Both. Lipo permanently removes fat cells. Once gone, they don’t come back. You can still gain weight in the other fat cells left behind. Generally, liposuction does tighten the READ MORE
Both. Lipo permanently removes fat cells. Once gone, they don’t come back. You can still gain weight in the other fat cells left behind. Generally, liposuction does tighten the skin but if too large of amount of fat is removed it can leave some laxity.

What is the best treatment to get rid of stretch marks?

Unfortunately, there’s no really good treatment for them. Certainly, massage with lanolin will help. There are some new laser treatments being evaluated now. Removal with an abdominoplasty READ MORE
Unfortunately, there’s no really good treatment for them. Certainly, massage with lanolin will help. There are some new laser treatments being evaluated now. Removal with an abdominoplasty still remains the standard of care.

I am planning to get a nose job done. What are the chances of success?

Very good, but you must be certain you tell your surgeon your expectations. Also, select a Plastic Surgeon who is well experienced in rhinoplasty surgery. Be sure your surgeon READ MORE
Very good, but you must be certain you tell your surgeon your expectations. Also, select a Plastic Surgeon who is well experienced in rhinoplasty surgery. Be sure your surgeon is Board Certified.

What does Botox treatment include?

Botox is usually used to treat wrinkles especially in the upper face. The Botox is injected specifically into certain muscles that control wrinkle formation. The Botox will READ MORE
Botox is usually used to treat wrinkles especially in the upper face. The Botox is injected specifically into certain muscles that control wrinkle formation. The Botox will usually last from 4-6 months. It doesn’t help sagging skin.

Is botox safe for a 56 year old woman with diabetes?

Yes, just be sure it’s done under sterile technique by a licensed and experienced injector. Tell your physician what you're planning, so they are aware of your treatment.

How can a scar just above the eyes be removed?

It can be improved, but not eliminated. Steroid cream or injections may help, so can laser treatments and surgical revision. See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to determine READ MORE
It can be improved, but not eliminated. Steroid cream or injections may help, so can laser treatments and surgical revision. See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to determine which is best for you.

What is the best treatment option for baldness?

Hair follicle grafting is probably your best option. There are some topical treatments available but that hair growth is usually very fine and short.

Do all soft cleft palate surgeries require dental treatment as well?

It depends if the teeth and gum line are involved or not. If so, she probably will.

I was left with a hole in the skull after hematoma evacuation. Is it safe?

You need to get your skull defect repaired, it does present a portal for injury or infection.

What is the best way to treat crooked nose?

Nothing short of a surgical procedure is going to correct your nasal deformity. Correcting a crooked nose can be difficult and several techniques are available. one of the most READ MORE
Nothing short of a surgical procedure is going to correct your nasal deformity.
Correcting a crooked nose can be difficult and several techniques are available. one of the most populat is to place an onlay graft on the top of the nose to give it a straight appearance. Sometimes this is cartilage and sometimes it is plastic depending on the situation your are in.

My daughter who is 2 years old burnt her hand. What should I do?

Your best option is to follow your doctors advise. Burns come in three degrees, 1sr, 2nd and 3rd. All 3rd degree burns require skin grafting or bad scars will form that could READ MORE
Your best option is to follow your doctors advise. Burns come in three degrees, 1sr, 2nd and 3rd. All 3rd degree burns require skin grafting or bad scars will form that could limit the mobility and function of the hand. Some second degree burns can convert to third degree and cause the same scars. Your doctor is best able to determine the depth of the burn and what would be in the long term best interest for your child.

After cleft palate surgery will my daughter be able to speak well?

It will depend in part on what type of repair is done, but generally, yes her speech should improve. If necessary, tissue from the back of her throat and pharynx can be transposed READ MORE
It will depend in part on what type of repair is done, but generally, yes her speech should improve. If necessary, tissue from the back of her throat and pharynx can be transposed to better close the space between her nasal cavity and the oral cavity.

How can I treat wrinkles around my eyes?

Your best option is Botox or another Botox like drug. It is very effective and lasts about 6 months. Most Plastic Surgeons offices do those injections. Even though it is only READ MORE
Your best option is Botox or another Botox like drug. It is very effective and lasts about 6 months. Most Plastic Surgeons offices do those injections. Even though it is only temporary (6 months), it is easy and doesnt require surgery.

I have a burn mark from childhood. How can i get rid of it?

It's difficult to say without seeing the scar. There are several options available to you to improve the appearance of the scar. Depending on the age of the scar, scar creams can READ MORE
It's difficult to say without seeing the scar. There are several options available to you to improve the appearance of the scar. Depending on the age of the scar, scar creams can help. Micro needling may be of help as well as soft tissue fillers. LASER treatments may help or a scar revision may be required to get your best result. Consult a plastic surgeon for consultation of what is best for you.

Is it a must to undergo a plastic surgery after a Mohs surgery?

Other options could include scar creams, massage, microneedling, soft tissue fillers, LASER treatments. But depending on the scar, plastic surgery may be your best options. There READ MORE
Other options could include scar creams, massage, microneedling, soft tissue fillers, LASER treatments. But depending on the scar, plastic surgery may be your best options. There are some excellent options for treating scars on the nose with excellent results. Consult with a plastic surgeon to see which is the best option for you.

Brazilian butt lift- can you make my butt shorter?

Liposuction can remove some of the fat at the bottom of the buttocks, thereby "shortening" the buttock. That fat could be used to transfer into another part of the buttock to enhance READ MORE
Liposuction can remove some of the fat at the bottom of the buttocks, thereby "shortening" the buttock. That fat could be used to transfer into another part of the buttock to enhance the appearance and improve the shape.

I am 19 years old and experiencing hair fall. What could be the reason?

Yes, it could be. Other common causes of hair loss include hormone imbalance, vitamin deficiency, medication, thyroid disease or other toxins. There are viable options for treatment READ MORE
Yes, it could be. Other common causes of hair loss include hormone imbalance, vitamin deficiency, medication, thyroid disease or other toxins.
There are viable options for treatment for your hair loss.