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Procedures

Will it hurt?

During the procedure, anesthesia ensures that you’re comfortable and feel no pain. If a general anesthesia is used, you’ll even sleep through the entire operation. If a local is used, it will be coupled with other medication to make sure that you are comfortable throughout the procedure, and during your post-operative recovery. After Ormond Beach cosmetic surgery, any pain or discomfort you may experience can usually be controlled by medication, and will usually subside within a matter of days.

How soon can I return to work?

It depends greatly on the procedure, but on average most plastic surgery patients are back to work within 7 – 14 days.

Will everyone know?

Usually not. Good plastic surgery enhances your looks naturally and often goes unnoticed. Friends may ask if you’ve been on a vacation, started a new diet or changed your exercise regime, but typically they won’t know unless you tell them.

How long will the results last?

Our Central Florida plastic surgery procedures that focus on rejuvenation, such as face lift, forehead lift, and eyelid surgery can last 10 years. Procedures that reshape or correct an imbalance such as surgery of the nose, chin augmentation, breast augmentation and breast reduction offer permanent benefits that last a lifetime.

Will there be scars?

Yes, every incision produces some kind of scar. Will they be noticeable? Probably not. Dr. Ashley Lentz makes every effort to keep scars as minimal as possible, and try to hide them in the natural lines and creases of your skin. For the majority of the procedures your scars will fade over time, and become barely noticeable.

How long does it take?

Not as long as you would think. Most procedures can be performed on an outpatient basis, require no overnight stay, and usually take only a few hours. You’ll probably have to come in about an hour before surgery, and stay a couple of hours after surgery to recover from the anesthesia. Or, if you prefer, you can have a friend or relative pick you up and take you home following your post-operative recovery period.

Is it expensive?

Not really. Prices for plastic surgery in Orlando and surrounding areas have definitely come down over the years while advancements in surgical techniques have made quality go up. Prices have become so reasonable that just about anyone can afford it.

Will my medical plan cover it?

Usually, reconstructive surgery is covered by insurance. Breast reduction, breast reconstruction, septoplasty, skin cancer removal, reconstruction from cancer and trauma as well as birth defects are almost universally covered. Cosmetic surgery is almost never covered by insurance. We encourage you to come meet with us to discuss your options. If your procedure is medically necessary, we will contact your insurance company to determine coverage. Financial plans are also available if you qualify.

How do I choose a plastic and reconstructive surgeon?

Choosing among the many plastic surgeons in Central Florida is a very important and a very personal decision. First of all, check your doctor’s credentials. In order to become a certified plastic surgeon, a physician must complete 7 years of postgraduate study which includes a thorough grounding in general surgery and a minimum of 2 years in an approved plastic surgery training center. He or she is then eligible for the certification examination. Secondly, meet with the doctor for an initial consultation. Do you feel comfortable with the doctor? Does he or she fully explain the benefits and the risks associated with the procedure you are considering? Does he or she listen to your concerns and respond accordingly?

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What is my next step?

Make an appointment for your private consultation with Dr. Ashley K. Lentz. You may call us at 386.252.8051, or contact us via email so that we can have our office call you to schedule your private consultation.

See Dr. Ashley K. Lentz‘s answers to real patient questions on REALSELF.COM

Dr. Ashley Lentz grew up in the Daytona Beach Area. Her great grandfather, Laurence Thompson, was among the community’s first residents, serving as a merchant and city official. He built the first home on the Peninsula, which still stands today, called “Lillian Place”. Dr. Lentz’s family still lives in the Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach Area, serving as an active community member.

She attended Medical School at the University of Florida. She loved being a Gator Fan and continued General Surgery and Plastic Surgery Residency training in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Lentz won the prestigious “Intern of the Year” award and the Chief Resident “Teacher of the Year” award. After Plastic Surgery training, Dr. Lentz completed Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship in Chicago with Dr. Bruce Bauer where she learned the art of complex Pediatric Plastic Surgery reconstruction.

After nine years of surgical training, she returned to University of Florida to practice and teach surgery to surgery residents. During her years of faculty, she received multiple outstanding teaching awards for the instruction of medical students and surgical residents. She was the Co-director of the University of Florida Craniofacial Clinic and treated children with cleft lip and palate deformities. It was during her time at University of Florida that she continued the tradition of her mentor, Dr. Brent Seagle, by leading a cleft lip and palate mission trip to San Pedro Sula, Honduras twice a year with the Interplast South Team. She has continued to lead this trip each year and take a team of health care providers to Honduras in order to care for those who are not able to afford cleft lip and palate surgery.

In 2016, Dr. Lentz wanted to focus on her family life and return home to join her father in private practice. Dr. Carl W Lentz built a strong tradition of exceptional care in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He was born and raised in Daytona Beach and dedicated his career to taking care of patients in North Central Florida. Dr. Ashley Lentz continues the family tradition and performs both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. She loves the diversity of her cases and patients of all ages. Most of all, she loves the ability to spend time with her extended family and raise her own children down the road from where she grew up.

Before and After Photos

See some of the remarkable results Dr. Ashley K. Lentz has achieved for her cosmetic surgery patients when you view before and after pictures of this procedure in our online photo gallery.

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Dr. Lentz spent 9 years as the Co-director of the University of Florida Craniofacial Clinic and treated children with cleft lip and palate deformities. It was during her time at University of Florida that she continued the tradition of her mentor, Dr. Brent Seagle, by leading a cleft lip and palate mission trip to San Pedro Sula, Honduras twice a year with the Interplast South Team. She has continued to lead this trip each year and take a team of health care providers to Honduras in order to care for those who are not able to afford cleft lip and palate surgery. To learn more about Interplast South or to make a charitable donation please visit http://interplastsouth.org/.

Lentz Bluewater Spa logoPregnancy can be a wonderful time in any woman’s life, but there are negative effects on the body that many women say they could do without. The strain on the breasts and abdomen often leave a woman needing a tummy tuck or breast enhancement. Central Florida board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Ashley K. Lentz help mothers to get back their pre-pregnancy bodies by combining procedures and reducing recovery time. They offer customized treatment plans to suit their specific body types with his Mommy Makeovers.

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Procedures

The Central Florida practice of Lentz Plastic Surgery is located in Ormond Beach.

Our plastic surgery office near Orlando is only 50 miles to major attractions including Walt Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios and Epcot and the Magic Kingdom. The city also hosts annual Bike Week events, and also the annual Biketoberfest.

Dr. Ashley K. Lentz, respected among plastic surgeons in Central Florida, has been in practice at the current location for nearly two decades, yielding consistency, dependability and stability. Her direct, compassionate, and individual care have kept her a staple of our community as shown by their extremely content and consistent staff and high patient referral rates, making up about 80% of our patient population.

We offer a wide range of procedures from cosmetic to reconstructive, including non-surgical treatments like laser rejuvenation, injectable fillers, BOTOX® Cosmetic and chemical peels.

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