FAQ

Dr. Freeman has specialized in cosmetic surgery of the face and neck since 1988. He specialized in surgery of the head and neck during his residency at the University of Miami. He received a Fellowship in plastic surgery, specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and neck, at Washington University-one of the country’s premier programs.

• Dr. Freeman invented the “Soof Lift Blepharoplasty” the Gold Standard for Lower Lid Rejuvenation.
• Dr. Freeman invented the “Segmental Endoscopic Brow Lift”- a more natural lower lid blepharoplasty.
• Dr. Freeman published the “Endoscopic Malar Pad Lift” which he incorporates into Deep Plane Facelifts.
• Dr. Freeman is one of the most experienced Rhinoplasty surgeons in the Americas.
• He is a popular speaker, lecturer, and teacher to other doctors. 

He has passed the board examinations for both his residency and his specialty in plastic surgery of the face and neck. Dr. Freeman is one of only a few plastic surgeons in the Carolinas who is board-certified and fellowship-trained, and who specializes in plastic surgery of the face and neck.

In addition, Dr. Freeman has been an innovative leader within his field, developing new procedures, writing numerous articles and book chapters, and lecturing frequently within the United States and abroad.

Most of our patients pay for their surgery with a check, a check card or a credit card. We also offer CareCredit for patients that wish to pay over an extended period of time.

To schedule a consultation simply call the Center at (704) 543-1110 or contact us through this form. Dr. Freeman does charge a consultation fee of $100.00 which can be applied to your procedure. During the consultation, he will spend as much time as needed to make sure you are comfortable with your decisions. Dr. Freeman encourages you to call or schedule a second consultation, if needed, in order to feel completely comfortable with your decisions. All subsequent consultations within 6 months of your initial visit are free.

Plan to spend approximately 1 hour at The Center during your initial visit.

• First you will meet with Dr. Freeman for a complete evaluation and discussion relating to your specific concerns.
• Next you will meet with a surgical counselor to discuss fees and look at available dates for surgery.
• Depending on your needs, you may meet with Dr. Freeman’s nurse the day of your consultation to discuss in detail what to expect from your surgery and recovery.

Depending on the procedure and the patient’s age and general health history, surgery may be performed with intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. We do recommend that you have someone designated the night of your procedure to help you recover. This can be a spouse, friend or significant other. If it is more convenient, a healthcare professional can be hired through our office. We partner with healthcare professionals that have been working with Dr. Freeman for years to ensure high-quality care. Dr. Freeman’s nurse will provide the caretaker with specific instructions for care following the procedure.

Dr. Freeman has years of experience using lasers to improve conditions that involve the skin. He was one of the first physicians in the country to use lasers extensively for cosmetic reasons. Due to his reputation and publications in this area, he was asked to teach plastic surgeons in Beijing, China how to perform laser resurfacing. He continues to be a leader in this area, using his experience to help children with vascular birthmarks.

Laser skin rejuvenation is used to improve the small broken blood vessels and brown spots that develop over time. After laser skin rejuvenation, you will experience skin irritation for about 3 to 5 days. After the first day, the vast majority of patients can wear make-up and go in the sun with appropriate protection.

Laser resurfacing is used when the patient wishes to see improvement in the fine lines that go along with aging. After laser resurfacing, it will take about 10 to 12 days for patients to heal to the point where they can wear make-up and go in the sun with appropriate sun protection.

SmoothBeam™ Laser therapy is for fine lines, wrinkles and mild scars. Treatment is done once a month to slowly rebuild collagen that has been lost under the skin over time. Each treatment leaves the skin slightly red for less than 30 minutes in the average patient.