Our hands are used for almost every function we perform each and every day. We use our hands to care for our children, clean our house, perform hobbies, and work at a computer for our job. When problems exist with the hands, seeking an experienced surgeon that specializes in hand surgery may seem like a difficult task. Dr. Jerry Chidester is a surgeon who works regularly with patients seeking hand surgery in the area of Salt Lake City, Utah.
When might hand surgery be performed?
Dr. Jerry Chidester performs hand surgery for patients who are faced with a variety of concerns, including:
Carpel […]
At ChidesterMD Plastic and Hand Surgery, women who are unhappy with the appearance of their body due to changes in weight or from pregnancy are often visiting to find out solutions that may be available. Dr. Jerry Chidester and his team are committed to helping others look and feel their best, boosting mood and self-confidence each and every day. Women who are experiencing sagging in their breasts are often great candidates for the breast lift procedure.
What Is A Breast Lift?
Due to aging or weight changes, women with larger breasts may notice that their breasts are lower than they were in […]
What Body Contouring Procedures Are Available?
• Breast augmentation – women who want to enlarge their breasts with implants or address sagging are welcome to ask our team about breast augmentation procedures. These treatments can address breasts of different sizes, breasts that are hanging low, or breasts that are naturally small.
• Tummy tuck – the abdominal area is a concern for many men and women. With a tummy tuck, the stomach area can be tightened. This procedure is often done for patients who have had extreme weight loss and are dealing with excess sagging skin.
• Brazilian buttock lift – the Brazilian […]
At ChidesterMD Plastic and Hand Surgery, patients in and around the area of Salt Lake City, UT who are dealing with excess skin in the lower abdomen are often seen by our professionals to discuss surgical options. A panniculectomy is a procedure that is performed by Dr. Jerry Chidester to remove the panniculus—this is the apron of skin and excess fat that can hang from the midsection and typically occurs after patients have had extensive weight loss.
Why have a panniculectomy performed?
Patients who have a distant panniculus may be experiencing a variety of issues that can impact their daily life. This […]
Winter can be a fun time to get outside and enjoy a variety of snow-filled activities in Utah. However, every year, when the snow dumps on the valley and the benches, people bring out their snowblowers to clear their driveways and walkways, and inadvertent handling of the snowblower (typically the chute and the impeller blade) leads to disastrous injuries to fingers — sometimes even amputation! We have some quick safety tips for you before your next trip out to clear the snow:
Don’t stick your hand in the chute if it becomes clogged! This is the most common injury I see […]
At the practice of Dr. Jerry Chidester in Salt Lake City, Utah, women who are struggling with breasts that cause them pain and discomfort are welcome to book an appointment at ChidesterMD Plastic and Hand Surgery to learn more about procedures such as breast reduction.
Understanding breast reduction
When women think of procedures for the breasts, the first thing to come to mind is breast augmentation, where the doctor is able to insert breast implants to enlarge the breasts. However, some patients who have naturally large breasts may be interested in having them smaller. This is typically due to a variety of […]
Dr. Jerry Chidester is a professional plastic surgeon in the area of Salt Lake City, Utah who offers patients in and around the community a variety of surgical and non-surgical solutions for the face and body. If patients are struggling with areas of unwanted fat deposits that are resistant to traditional methods of diet and exercise, they are welcome to book an appointment with the team to discuss solutions such as Coolsculpting.
What Is Coolsculpting?
Coolsculpting is a specialized procedure available with Dr. Jerry Chidester that provides fat reduction without surgery. This particular method achieves better body contours with the use of […]
Salt Lake City, UT area patients who have prominent scars on their face or body, may feel self-conscious about their appearance. They may find that cosmetics fail to provide coverage, or they may want to have the scar removed because it reminds them of past trauma or injury that brings back negative feelings. Whatever the reason, patients in the community can ask the team at Chidester Plastic and Hand Surgery about the benefits of undergoing scar revision procedures.
What Is Scar Revision?
Scar revision is a unique way in which a professional such as Dr. Jerry Chidester can reduce or even remove […]
Women who are having concerns regarding their labia major or the labia minor (outer and inner lips of the vagina) may want to ask Dr. Jerry Chidester about possible surgical interventions to improve various aspects of one’s life affected by the vaginal lips. At ChidesterMD Plastic and Hand Surgery, women in the area of Salt Lake City, Utah can address imperfections of the vaginal area with minimally invasive surgical procedures such as a labiaplasty.
What is a labiaplasty?
A labiaplasty is a procedure that is performed to address the lips of the vaginal area. This may be done for a few different […]
Patients who are interested in targeting unwanted fat in certain areas of the body that are problematic, such as the abdomen, without the need for plastic surgery, can ask Dr. Jerry Chidester and his team about the benefits of non-invasive alternatives such as CoolSculpting.
Understanding CoolSculpting
Many patients who hear of CoolSculpting are often unsure as to how the process works. CoolSculpting is a treatment that uses non-invasive, cooling technology that can essentially freeze fat in specific treatment areas. This eliminates the fat and provides better body contours for patients who are self-conscious about their appearance. This procedure has many benefits. It:
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