LAKEWOOD RANCH
Palm Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Center
Welcome to Palm Aesthetics
Palm Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Center is a world-class plastic surgery practice located in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. We specialize in all aspects of plastic surgery, which includes surgical and non-surgical procedures that reshape or enhance your body in order to improve physical appearance and boost self-esteem. We also have a specialized focus in reconstructive surgery, which is aimed at restoring function or form of parts of the body that may have been impacted by injury, cancer or congenital defects. Our team of plastic surgeons, Michael Van Vliet, MD, Morad Askari, MD, FACS, Juan Socas, MD, all certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, offers advanced and minimally invasive laser and plastic surgery procedures for women, men and transgenders. Whether you turn to us for simple Botox treatment or for more comprehensive plastic surgeries of the face, breast, body, as well as Mommy Makeover, male procedures or transgender procedures, we deliver the highest level of personalized plastic surgery care to each of our patients and we are committed to protecting your privacy.
Contact Palm Aesthetics at (941) 822-8955 for more information on our plastic surgery services. We serve the Sarasota communities of Ana Maria, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto, Parrish and Siesta Key.
PLASTIC & LASER SURGERY
Procedures
BOARD-CERTIFIFED PLASTIC SURGEON
Michael Van Vliet, MD
Michael Van Vliet, MD, is a board-certified (American Board of Plastic Surgery) plastic surgeon who is proficient in all facets of plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery. Accepted into medical school right after high school graduation, Dr. Van Vliet was trained at some of America’s most selective private educational institutions, including the Ivy league Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and the prestigious University of Southern California. He completed fellowship training in Los Angeles and has multiple certificates of added qualifications in laser surgery, hyperbaric medicine and surgical critical care.
- Board Certification in Plastic Surgery
- Certificate in Surgical Critical Care
- Fellowship Training in Burn Surgery
- Certified in Hyperbaric Medicine
- Certified in Laser Surgery
Certifications and training from renowned educational and medical institutions
BOARD-CERTIFIFED PLASTIC SURGEON
Morad Askari, MD, MBA
Morad Askari, MD, FACS, is a highly-trained and board certified plastic surgeon (American Board of Plastic Surgery) and hand surgeon (American Society for Surgery of the Hand). He attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine for his medical degree and Pennsylvania State University for a Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He completed his surgical residency at the University of Southern California Los Angeles County Medical Center and his hand and microvascular fellowship at Mayo Clinic. With clinical interests in aesthetic surgery, hand upper extremity surgery and peripheral nerve surgery, Dr. Askari is proud to utilize his expertise and skills at Palm Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Center.
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Subspecialty of Surgery of the Hand
Certifications and training from renowned educational and medical institutions
BOARD-CERTIFIFED PLASTIC SURGEON
Juan Socas, MD
Juan Socas, MD, is a highly-trained and board certified plastic surgeon (American Board of Plastic Surgery). He attended the University of Buenos Aires for his medical degree, and completed his surgical residency at the Indiana University School of Medicine. With clinical interests in micro-surgery and plastic surgery, Dr. Socas is proud to utilize his expertise and skills at Palm Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Center.
- Board Certification in Plastic Surgery
Certifications and training from renowned educational and medical institutions
BOARD-CERTIFIFED PLASTIC SURGEON
Jared S. Troy, MD
Jared S. Troy, MD, attended the Baylor College of Medicine for his medical degree. He completed his plastic surgery residency at the University of South Florida. With clinical interests in facial surgery, plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Askari is proud to utilize his expertise and skills at Palm Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Center.
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
COMMENTS & FEEDBACKS
Patient Testimonials
“A very knowledgeable, caring physician. He knows what he is doing. I felt very confident and at ease with him! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top-notch doctor!”
CHRISTINE T.
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Palm Aesthetics takes pride in the many successful outcomes of our patients. We would love to hear about your experience.
PLASTIC SURGERY BLOG
Can I Get Back
My Pre-Baby Body?
Motherhood brings exciting transformations into a woman’s life. However, pregnancy can alter a mother’s physical appearance in so many ways: post-birth weight gain, sagging breast, stretch marks and loose abdominal skin.
PLASTIC SURGERY BLOG
Am I Too Old for
Breast Augmentation?
You are never too old for breast augmentation. As long as you have overall good health, you can have breast surgery. Seek a consultation from a board-certified plastic surgeon who performs breast augmentation regularly.
TRAVEL FOR TREATMENT
Concierge Services
Join the other patients who have traveled to Lakewood Ranch, Florida, from the neighboring cities of Bradenton and Sarasota, as well as from abroad, to experience high-quality plastic surgery care of the face, breast and body at Palm Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Center.
GET A CONSULTATION
Appointment Request
You will receive a confidential, in-depth, personalized consultation with our board-certified plastic surgeons on your selected procedure.