Taking care of your skin is not about vanity, pampering, luxury, or beauty. It is a health necessity. This is the philosophy that Hannah Vargas, MD, FACS, and her team believe in at the Center for Facial Plastic Surgery and Midwest Rejuvenation Center. Both Centers are located in Olathe. They offer a unique mix of medical treatments, plastic surgery options, skin care, and spa services. Dr. Vargas’ expertise ranges from skin care and acne issues to laser treatments, dermal fillers, and facial reshaping.

A board certified otolaryngologist with an additional specialty in facial plastic surgery, Dr. Vargas attended medical school at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. She served a fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. She also completed an internship and did her residency training in head and neck surgery at Albany Medical Center. She was awarded the prestigious honor of Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), qualified in the arts and science of surgery.

In fact, she says that she enjoys combining the arts and medicine because it’s the perfect blend of the two fields she loves. While majoring in biopsychology during college, she also explored studio art. Following her fellowship Dr. Vargas turned her attention to facial plastic surgery, which includes neck, ear, and nose recontouring; scar repair; lesion removal; chin and cheek augmentation; and face and neck lifts. She also performs head and neck reconstructive and skin cancer surgery.

Dr. Vargas is well-recognized in the field, having lectured at regional and national medical society meetings. She has also written numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, most recently in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.

During her initial consultation with her patients, Dr. Vargas performs an in-depth analysis and offers several different plans to reach the optimal aesthetic goal. During this preliminary consultation, besides examining facial structure and doing a medical history, Dr. Vargas discusses the patient’s mental and emotional attitudes toward surgery. Dr. Vargas guides each patient so their expectations are realistic, she says. 

To achieve the look the patient wants, Dr. Vargas will discuss all of the options. Whether she recommends a detailed surgery or a simple injection, Dr. Vargas will skillfully complete the procedure while her dedicated, caring staff facilitates the process, she states. In addition to serving as head surgeon at the Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Vargas oversees Midwest Rejuvenation Center.

Though in a doctor’s office, Midwest Rejuvenation Center does not have a clinical atmosphere. Dr. Vargas and her team say they realize that skin care is best practiced in a relaxing and comfortable environment.

Offering the latest breakthroughs in skin and wrinkle treatment without surgery, Midwest Rejuvenation Center offers many new and innovative procedures to revive the face. Dr. Vargas and aestheticians Robin Swanson and Sharon Wahrman say they make sure all of their procedures are individualized to their clients’ needs. They perform a complimentary in-depth skin analysis before any treatment. If you’re looking for a simple change, but don’t want anything invasive, they can guide you using a quality line of makeup and pharmaceutical grade skin care products, they say.

They can also guide you through the hype of the medical cosmetic industry and help form goals for your particular needs. Midwest Rejuvenation Center offers such services as microdermabrasion, facials, chemical peels, IPL photofacials, laser hair removal, and dermaplaning. Popular cosmetic services include dermal fillers like Juvederm, Radiesse, Sculptra and Botox Cosmetic.

Botox is so popular, says Amy Wilson, clinic supervisor, that the Center hosts quarterly Botox events offered in February, May, August, and November. The events serve as “a way to reward loyal clients with 20% off Botox,” explains Amy. This is the third year that Midwest Rejuvenation Center is hosting the event. It started out as a half-day occasion, but has turned into a week long affair. During the event, clients will be offered discounted Botox treatments and discounted products in addition to entering drawings to win prizes.

Dr. Vargas believes that maintaining a successful facial and reconstructive plastic surgery and medical spa business is the result of a good rapport between the patients and staff. Robin agrees. “It really is a team approach,” she says.

When she’s not at work, Dr. Vargas is home with her husband, Stephen, an eye surgeon, and raising their four children who are all under the age of 8. “She has perfected balancing her home life and her professional life all at one time,” says Amy. “She handles it well, and she’s a highly skilled surgeon.”

Dr. Vargas also focuses her attention on supporting victims of domestic violence. Some of her facial reconstructive patients have been victims of domestic abuse, and because of her experience working with these patients, she has gotten involved in the Face-to-Face Outreach Program in conjunction with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Through surgery, counseling, and support, the staff is helping victims break out of the cycle of abuse and enhance their self-esteem so they can begin to rebuild their lives.

If you have been considering having a cosmetic procedure or want to improve your skin health, contact Dr. Vargas and her dedicated staff at 913-312-0314. Her office is conveniently located at 20375 W. 151st St., Suite 106, Olathe Medical Center, Building 1. You can also visit her Web site at www.vargasfacialplastics.com to learn more about all of the services and procedures she offers.