Great Lakes Plastic Surgery Center was founded in Traverse City in 1998 by F. Matthew Smith, MD, FACS, with the goal of providing high quality comprehensive cosmetic and reconstructive surgical services. As a board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Smith is a highly respected regional referral source. He has treated thousands of patients in his Traverse City and Gaylord offices.
We invite you to experience our approach to achieving a beautiful body image. From surgical procedures to skin care products, we offer the entire spectrum of enhancement techniques. Botox, dermal fillers (such as Juvederm), chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and personalized vitamin regimens complete your anti-aging options. Let us help you reveal a more radiant you!
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Kathleen Bowden
Receptionist, Skin Care Product Specialist
Kathleen is the woman behind the delightful voice who answers the phone when you call our office! Her positive attitude endears her to co-workers and patients alike. Kathleen is also an expert on our skin care lines, having attended vigorous training for Vivite and PCA Skin products. As attested by her flawless skin, Kathleen “practices what she preaches.” Come in to discuss the benefits of our fabulous products with Kathleen. You will leave here smiling and ready to reach your skin’s full beauty potential! |
Kay Biondo
Skin Care and Micropigmentation Specialist
Kay specializes in skin care products, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and permanent make-up. In addition to her skill in creating the right skin care regimen for our patients, her meticulous and natural results in micropigmentation make it easy for Traverse City women to wake up with eyeliner and lip color already in place. Imagine never having to apply your eyeliner again, or constantly re-do your lipstick all day long! Permanent cosmetics, properly applied by an expert like Kay, save both time and money.
A licensed cosmetologist and a member of our Chamber of Commerce, Kay owns a hair salon in the Traverse City area. As well as cosmetic applications of micropigmenta-tion, she uses her skills for nipple and areolar replication for women who have undergone breast reconstruction. Her warm personality and successful results have delighted both our cosmetic and breast reconstruction patients alike.
Call us at (231) 935-0180 to schedule an appointment with Kay to learn how her skin care treatments and micropigmentation can make you more beautiful, more relaxed and more confident.
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Julie Young
MBA, Office Manager
Julie is our intrepid Office Manager. She does a stellar job of keeping us all organized! Julie loves her job as office manager because of the variety of duties and the opportunity to learn something new each day. Also, she enjoys working with our competent staff, as well as helping our valued patients. Julie has an amazing attitude and a ready smile, no matter how great the challenge before her may be!
Julie earned her master’s degree in Business Administration from Michigan State University and her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. |
Amy Wagner
RN, Patient Coordinator
Amy is our Patient Coordinator. Interestingly, Amy has worked for Dr. Smith her entire nursing career, beginning at Munson Medical Center. Because she was impressed with his surgical skill and beautiful results, she made the leap to work for him full-time in the office. Amy’s empathy and kind personality puts patients at ease immediately. Reassuring and knowledgeable, Amy is like the friend with whom you always feel comfortable.
Amy assists Dr. Smith in our Traverse City and Gaylord offices during consultations, office surgeries, and follow-up visits. Amy will help you with all of the details concerning scheduling your surgery. Of course she is available by phone to answer any questions you may have after you have left the office. Please contact Amy at (231) 935-0180 should you need to speak with her.
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