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Dr. David Reath

David B. Reath, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon located in Knoxville, Tennessee. There are two main reasons to choose Dr. Reath as your plastic surgeon: his personal approach and his professional qualifications. Dr Reath’s motto is “The personal approach to personal change.” This is not just a catchphrase. His passion is using his skills and abilities to help his patients improve the quality of their lives. Routinely, patients comment on how pleasantly surprised they are by the amount of time Dr. Reath spends with them personally. In addition to spending time with patients in the office, Dr. Reath also answers patient emails personally every morning before he starts operating.

Not only is Dr. Reath a Board-certified plastic surgeon, he served as member-at-large of the Board of Directors of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Because of his passion for public education, the ASPS asked Dr. Reath to be Chairman of their Public Education Committee. He is the only plastic surgeon in East Tennessee to serve in a leadership position of the country’s foremost authority on plastic surgery.

Dr. David B. Reath

109 Northshore Drive, Suite 101

Knoxville, Tennessee 37919

Phone: (865) 450-9253

Toll-free Phone: (866) 732-8401

Website: dbreath.com

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Breast Augmentation

Breast Implants

Breast Lifts

Buttock Lift

Blepharoplasty

Body Lift

Eyelid Surgery

Face Lifts

Liposuction

Thigh Lifts

Tummy Tucks (Abdominoplasty)

Botox®

Dysport

CoolSculpting®

Gynecomastia Treatment

Juvederm, Vollure, Volbella

Kybella for Double Chin

Laser Hair Removal

Laser Genesis

Laser Vein Therapy

Limelight IPL

Restylane

If you are researching plastic surgery, you may have questions or suggestions for topics that you would like to know more about. Chances are if you want to know more, others will too. Please send Dr. Reath these thoughts and suggestions by visiting his website and clicking Ask Dr. Reath. Your input might be a great subject for a blog-post or even influence plastic surgery education at the national level.

Free Plastic Surgery eBooks!

Download Plastic Surgery Planner

Download Dr. Reath’s new eBook with 40 pages of everything you need to know about planning your plastic surgery and recovery including:

  • Day of Surgery Do and Don’ts
  • Medications to Avoid Now!
  • Surgery Shopping List
  • The Emotional Roller Coaster
  • Sex After Plastic Surgery?

The Plastic Surgery Planner, will help you to prepare for your plastic surgery, and gives you the information you need to recover well and quickly. These are best practices that Dr. Reath and his staff have learned throughout the years, by listening to their patients, and in some cases by having the procedures done themselves.

Download A Girlfriend’s Guide to Breast Augmentation (33-page pdf) — straight talk on breast augmentation from the girls in Dr. David Reath’s office.

“If you’re like most women considering a breast augmentation, you probably have lots of questions. More than likely you’ve talked to some friends or done research online. We know how quickly the information and opinions can get pretty overwhelming so we thought you would appreciate some straight talk from girlfriends in the know…”


Plastic Surgery Recovery Products

Dr. Reath offers plastic surgery recovery products. Minimize swelling, bruising, scarring and maximize comfort as you heal post-operatively.

Non-Surgical Liposuction

Dr. Reath offers CoolSculpting®, a non-surgical alternative to liposuction. CoolSculpting® is an FDA-approved technique that reduces fat deposits to resculpt the body. The best candidates for CoolSculpting® are close to their ideal body weight but have stubborn, localized pockets of fat.

CoolSculpting® was developed by Harvard scientists. It uses a targeted cooling process that destroys fat cells but leaves everything else intact. The procedure does not require anesthesia and because there are no incisions there are no scars. There is little to no downtime and the results are permanent.

Dr. Reath's Office Staff

Dr. Reath’s office is not only focused on the quality of care but also on the consistency of care. All of our office staff are passionate about taking care of patients the way they would want to be taken care of if they were patients.

Jill Maze, RN

Jill is an extraordinarily gifted Nurse Injector. Working under the direct supervision of Dr. Reath since 2008, her extensive training and gentle touch is a winning combination. Her patients attest to her caring bedside manner, her skilled professionalism and her aesthetic expertise. Many drive all the way from Nashville and Atlanta because she is that good.

Every year Jill travels across the country to train with the most renowned experts in cosmetic injectables to refine her skills and bring back new techniques to our patients. This area requires a unique blend of artistry and science as well as the need to stay current, so Jill will continue her travels in the U.S. and Canada to observe the leaders in her field.

Licensed Aesthetician, Christy Ledford

Christy Ledford has eight years of experience as a Licensed Aesthetician. She has an extensive understanding of medical-grade skin care products and procedures. Helping patients design their perfect, personalized skincare plan is Christy’s specialty. She has a talent for finding just the right mix of treatments to achieve great results. Her extensive knowledge in combating aging, hyperpigmentation, redness and acne is what sets her apart.

Dr. Reath is a true believer in aesthetic skin care and the impact it can have on our surgical procedures. Together, Christy and Dr. Reath stay up to date on the newest technologies and ingredients to give the best results to our patients. Whatever your unique concerns, skin type and budget, you’ll love your time with Christy almost as much as you’ll love your results.

Mandi Millsaps, M.A.

Kind, caring and detail-oriented, Mandi has been a patient favorite since she started with our practice in 2002. Working side by side with Dr. Reath, Mandi takes the time during clinic to listen to patients while kindly and expertly guiding them through the surgery process.

Mandi is the one who will help you finalize all the details prior to your surgery from what vitamins to take to when you can shower afterward. Her experience, patience and hand-holding are so reassuring to patients who are a little nervous just before and right after their surgery.

Mandi received her degree in Health Care Administration in 2001, has been a member of the American Registry of Medical Assistants since 2003 and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses.

Qualifications

  • Board Certified by The American Board of Plastic Sugery
  • President of the Tennessee Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Past-President of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
  • Member of the prestigious Committee on Trauma
  • National and international renowned speaker and lecturer
  • Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Tennessee

Training

  • Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, General Surgery Training
  • University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Plastic Surgery Training

Patient Testimonials

From Ryan Kelley of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser”

The staff from Dr. Reath’s office are the greatest!!!! They helped me to look and feel fantastic for the Live finale of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” and I am forever indebted to them for that. I went from extremely self-conscious about my skin and wrinkles to “hamming it up” for all of the cameras. I would have never thought that I could feel that great about myself and I owe it all to them. Thank you so much!!!

- Ryan Kelley

 

“I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Reath and his staff. I had a breast augmentation and am thrilled with the results. He and his staff are so professional, yet make you feel comfortable. Dr. Reath even calls you himself after going home from surgery. I have recommended Dr Reath to three of my friends.”

“Thank you for everything. Because of your kindness and patience and concern, my pre-op and post-op experience was great. You always made me feel at ease and I thank you especially for your patience with my nervous husband!”

(From a body contouring patient) “Dr. Reath, All you need to do is look at my before picture and me now to know you are truly gifted. You never treated me as just a number and explained every step so well….very professional and personal. Even when I called after hours and emailed with questions and concerns-you answered right back and let me know what to do. I know you do this everyday, but you haven’t forgotten how scary and overwhelming it can be to the patient. I feel honored to have met you and lucky to have had you do my surgery.” “This is the little girl that was in the wreck on December 19, 1997. I was three years old and you did plastic surgery on my forehead. I would like to thank you for helping me and now you can barely see the scar. I’m 11 years old and my Mom just told me how you did the surgery without it being scheduled. I thought that was really sweet of you. And I will pray for you every night so you will live a long healthy life. And if it wasn’t for you I probably wouldn’t feel as good about myself as I do today.”

(From a breast reconstruction patient) “I just wanted to let you know that I went to see my gynecologist yesterday and she marveled at how “beautiful” my breast reconstruction turned out. She said it was the best she had ever seen and asked me who the surgeon was. Of course I bragged on Dr. Reath and his staff and she said she knew who she would send her future mastectomy patients to.”

Botox, Juvederm, Radiesse and Restylane Letters “I wanted to make an improvement in my appearance that people would notice, but I didn’t’t want to look unnatural. After my Botox and Juvederm treatments, I just looked very refreshed, like I had been on a fabulous vacation. I got many compliments on how great I looked, but no-one asked me if I had anything done.”

“As a man who just turned 40 I was concerned that I was starting to look my age. First of all, I was impressed at how painless the procedure was, you have a very soft touch and continually made sure that I was comfortable during the treatment. Afterward, I was pleased at how immediate my Juvederm results were. The folds in my lower face were smoother and diminished. The botox has lightened the heaviness in my brow line, making my eyes appear more open and relaxed. In my opinion, this one hour procedure has helped me look 5 years younger.”

“I find Restylane, combined with your skill, has given me a great result that appears to be more lasting than Collagen. It is certainly a great mood elevator, and what a pleasure to see the results each day. I think most women in my age group hate the lines around the mouth and find thinning lips to be one of the most discouraging symptoms of aging.

This is especially true for those of us that feel that our outside image doesn’t reflect the age we feel. I am grateful for you putting me on to this.”