Dr. David V. Pratt, MD
Plastic Surgeon | Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
2202 S Cedar St Suite #300 Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. David Pratt is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Pratt 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.
Education and Training
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1989
Provider Details
Dr. David V. Pratt, MD's Expert Contributions
Does eyelid plastic surgery leave a scar?
No, the incision is made the lid crease. Therefore it is hidden. READ MORE
I have discoloration around my chin area. Can chemical peels help in treating it?
Chemical peels can help especially in conjunction with bleaching agents, such as hydroquinones. Intense Pulsed Light therapy can also help. The aestheticians in our spa would be glad to consult with you for the best management options READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Cerebrospinal fluid leakage during endscopic forehead lifting.
- Nodular cutaneous amyloid tumors of the eyelids in the absence of systemic amyloidosis.
- Changes in Müller cell plasma membrane specializations during subretinal scar formation in the rabbit.
- The kinetics of glucocorticoid binding to the soluble specific binding protein of mouse fibroblasts.
- The kinetics of glucocorticoid binding to the soluble specific binding protein of mouse fibroblasts.
- Laser mania in medicine.
Treatments
- Cosmetic Surgery, Blepharoplasty (eyelid Surgery), Botox And More
- Moles
- Birth Defects
- Birthmark
- Hyperthyroidism
- Chalazion
- Graves' Disease
Fellowships
- Univ Utah HSC/Moran Eye Ctr, Plastics/Reconstructive 1996
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