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Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD

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Specializes in: Plastic Surgery

Georgetown University School of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: rhinoplasty, laser surgery, facelift, and more.

919 Conestoga Road Building 2, Suite 106
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

(610) 525-0500

Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD is a plastic surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA specializing in plastic surgery. She graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2008 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD is affiliated with Main Line Health.

Office Locations

919 Conestoga Road Building 2, Suite 106
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

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Some issues Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD can help you with:

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.

During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.

The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.

Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:

Changing the shape or size of the nose to better fit the proportions of the face
Lifting a downward tilt at the tip of the nose
Adjusting an asymmetrical nose
Closing unusually large nostrils
Reconstructing a nose that has been damaged after trauma.

Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.

Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	56

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	26
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37
plastic surgery procedures	22
reconstructive surgery	22
tissue transfer	22
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	95

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA during 2017 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	121
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
plastic surgery procedures	25
reconstructive surgery	25
tissue transfer	25
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA during 2018 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95
plastic surgery procedures	34
reconstructive surgery	34
tissue transfer	34
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	34

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	76
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA during 2019 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
plastic surgery procedures	21
reconstructive surgery	21
tissue transfer	21
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	83
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	130
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA during 2021 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135
plastic surgery procedures	18
reconstructive surgery	18
tissue transfer	18
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	120
plastic surgery procedures	43
reconstructive surgery	43
tissue transfer	43
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	64
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA during 2023 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	126
plastic surgery procedures	25
reconstructive surgery	25
tissue transfer	25
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	25

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Bryn Mawr, PA were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

doctor visit	111
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
plastic surgery procedures	26
reconstructive surgery	26
tissue transfer	26
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD.

**Gender**
Female	171
Male	146

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	269
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	27
75 to 84	111
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	131

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	16
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2008. She completed residency at Georgetown University Hospital. She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Main Line Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$320 STELARA $289	Tremfya $16	SIMPONI ARIA $15
Allergan Inc.	$287 AlloDerm $137	NATRELLE $17	$133
Covidien LP	$183 V-Loc $183
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$166 Reconstruction $135	MemoryGel Breast Implants $18	MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $13
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$138 AlloDerm $138
Other	$954 STELARA $125	NUZYRA $123	SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT $82	OPZELURA $59	DUPIXENT $50	Other $516

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,048

Biography

Dr. Laura Gowen specializes in plastic surgery and practices in Bryn Mawr, PA. Her clinical interests include breast augmentation, facelift, and gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction). Dr. Gowen is professionally affiliated with Main Line Health. Before performing her residency at Georgetown University Hospital, Dr. Gowen attended Georgetown University School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Gowen, MD in 2022

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