Dr. Scott Harris’ Techniques

In aesthetic surgery, the procedure name is only part of the story - what truly defines your outcome is the surgeon’s technique. How tissue is lifted, secured, and shaped; where tension is placed; and how incisions are planned all impact your final contour, scarring, and recovery. Dr. Scott Harris, MD is recognized for a highly methodical, precision-driven approach and for advanced procedural mastery, including the endonasal lip lift and specialized drainless techniques for the face and neck, breast procedures, tummy tucks, and comprehensive Mommy Makeovers.

A Surgical Philosophy Built on Precision and Personalization

No two patients share the same anatomy, skin quality, healing tendencies, or aesthetic goals. Dr. Harris’ methodology is rooted in individualized planning - prioritizing balance, proportion, and outcomes that look refined rather than overdone.

Key principles often guide his approach:

• Anatomy-first decision-making: Surgical choices are tailored to your structure, not a one-size-fits-all technique.
• Natural-looking refinement: Enhancements are designed to complement your features and proportions.
• Consistency and control: Meticulous steps and careful tissue handling help reduce unnecessary trauma and support predictable healing.
• Safety and longevity: Surgical planning considers both immediate results and how those results should age over time.

Methodology That Starts Before Surgery Day

Great surgery begins with great planning. Dr. Harris’ process is typically built around three essentials:

1. Detailed Consultation and evaluation

A thorough assessment helps determine which techniques best match your anatomy and goals. This includes discussing your desired look, reviewing your medical history, evaluating skin laxity and tissue quality, and selecting procedures that fit your lifestyle and recovery preferences. Dr. Harris also requires medical clearance and pre-operative testing - such as lab work and an EKG to assess cardiac function - to help confirm you’re medically optimized for surgery and to support the safest possible surgical plan.

2. Strategic Surgical Design

Incision placement, tissue handling strategy, and contour goals are planned intentionally - not improvised. This is where experience and artistry combine: subtle adjustments in angles, tension, and positioning can dramatically affect a final result.

3. A Recovery Plan Designed with Comfort in Mind

Technique influences recovery. Dr. Harris’ advanced procedural methods are designed with patient comfort and practicality in mind, often simplifying early post-op care and reducing the hassles that can come with traditional drains. Just as importantly, these techniques rely on meticulous internal closure and careful tissue management to support a cleaner healing environment and a smoother recovery experience when appropriate.

​​​​​​​Advanced Techniques That Set Dr. Harris Apart

The Endonasal Lip Lift

A lip lift can refine upper-lip shape and improve facial balance. Dr. Harris’ endonasal lip lift is an advanced approach designed to create a precise, natural enhancement while keeping changes subtle and scars as inconspicuous as possible. Key priorities include discreet incision planning, exact lift control, symmetry, and meticulous closure.

Drainless Face and Neck Lift

Face and neck rejuvenation is about structure - not just skin. Dr. Harris uses drainless face and neck lift techniques that rely on advanced internal methods to reduce drain dependence, support tissue adherence, and streamline early recovery for many patients. This approach requires disciplined planning and careful tissue handling throughout the procedure.

Drainless Breast Procedures

Whether augmentation, lift, reduction, or a combination, Dr. Harris prioritizes symmetry, stable shaping, and precision. When appropriate, his drainless breast techniques depend on meticulous bleeding control, refined tissue handling, and strategic internal closure - supporting comfort and cleaner post-op care without compromising structure.

Drainless Tummy Tucks and Mommy Makeovers

Dr. Harris is known for drainless tummy tucks that use specialized internal techniques to reduce fluid buildup and simplify recovery for many patients. For Mommy Makeovers, he creates a cohesive plan that may combine breast and body procedures with efficient sequencing, consistent contouring, and a recovery strategy tailored to the full scope of surgery.

Let’s Create a Surgical Strategy That Fits You

Dr. Scott Harris’ techniques reflect a precision-centered philosophy built on planning, control, and advanced procedural skill. From the nuanced artistry of an endonasal lip lift to modern drainless methods in facial, breast, and body procedures, his approach is designed to deliver refined results with careful attention to safety, comfort, and long-term aesthetic balance.

If you’re exploring cosmetic surgery and want an approach grounded in expertise, precision, and advanced technique, schedule a consultation with Scott Harris, MD and build a surgical plan designed specifically for you.