Dr. Emily Hrisomalos is one of a select group of double board-certified facial plastic surgeons. She specializes in reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries of the face and neck.
Hrisomalos feels as if she owes a debt of gratitude to wonderful mentors throughout her childhood.
“Being surrounded by such role models motivated me to pursue the medical field,” she says.
Earning her undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from Indiana University in Bloomington, Hrisomalos went on to Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. Following a residency in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery in Cleveland, Ohio, through Case Western Reserve University, she pursued a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery through the University of Miami in Florida.
“I love what I do and feel so blessed to be able to take care of patients in this way and be part of their lives,” she says.
Hrisomalos opened her own practice a couple of years ago and has patients who come from out of state.
“We strive to always treat patients as if they were our own family members and go above and beyond to deliver the highest quality of care and compassion to them,” Hrisomalos says. “We are so thankful to have their trust.”
The most common reconstructive surgeries Hrisomalos performs are following skin cancer removal. She works closely with surgeons who use the Mohs technique, allowing them to remove the least amount of tissue while still ensuring they’re removing all the cancer cells.
“When working on the face, every millimeter counts,” Hrisomalos says.
She is often able to perform reconstructive surgery on a patient in the afternoon after a Mohs procedure has occurred in the morning.
“We are really fortunate to have that collaboration,” Hrisomalos says. “It helps to give those patients the best outcomes.”
David Roseberry, 70, has had five skin cancers on his face.
“My worst skin cancer was on the tip of my nose,” he says.
His dermatologist referred him to Hrisomalos.
“I was really worried about going through the rest of my life disfigured,” Roseberry says. “Dr. Hrisomalos knew I was nervous about it. It was too deep to do regular skin grafting, so she had to do a more extensive repair. She did a beautiful job putting me back together.”
In addition to planned surgeries like Roseberry’s, Hrisomalos has also spent time in emergency rooms, working with trauma patients, from dog bites to motor vehicle accidents.
However, perhaps the most challenging and impactful reconstructive surgery cases Hrisomalos faces are those involving domestic violence survivors. Early in her career, she dealt with two patients who had signs of scarring on the face and deformities of the nose that were causing breathing problems.
“They were forced to relive and talk about their trauma repeatedly because of the obvious disfigurement,” Hrisomalos says. “After surgery, a new page had turned. They were so happy to have that in their past so that it wouldn’t have to define them anymore.”
Cases like this continue to be rewarding for Hrisomalos.
“When I can treat these patients, and they come in after surgery, and they are glowing, you can really see how it has impacted them,” Hrisomalos says. “When I can take away that daily visible reminder of the traumatic events they have survived, I am so thankful to have been able to make a difference.”
In the past year, Hrisomalos has welcomed Medical Aesthetician Susan Eaton Barnes into the practice. Barnes brings more than 25 years of experience in non-surgical cosmetic treatments and procedures, with a specialized expertise in laser services.
“I feel so honored to be working with Dr. Hrisomalos,” Barnes says. “I love coming to work knowing that our patients are getting the best care from the entire staff."
She offers these featured aesthetic treatments to get ready for those holiday parties:
Forever Young BBL: This is a cutting-edge technology in the field of intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments. With no-downtime, this procedure helps reduce the signs of aging, such as brown spots, redness, broken blood vessels and dull-looking skin. Over time, this treatment also stimulates collagen and improves the overall quality and texture of the skin.
Microneedling: This procedure uses a cluster of tiny needles to create controlled microchannels, allowing beneficial serums to penetrate the deeper skin layers, along with stimulating new collagen production. A series of treatments helps improve the texture and enhance the quality of the skin, reducing the look of fine lines, acne scarring or stretch marks.
DiamondGlow Facial: This treatment exfoliates the skin, extracts clogged pores and infuses custom serums all in one step. This type of exfoliation helps to increase cell turnover, revealing renewed, radiant skin. It can also be performed in conjunction with dermaplaning to further optimize results.
"We are so thankful to have the trust of our patients."