
Dr. Sarah E. Hagarty, MD, FRCSC
Plastic Surgeon
698 Featherstone Rd Rockford IL, 61107About
Dr. Sarah Hagarty is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Rockford, IL. Dr. Hagarty specializes in the enhancement of appearance. Improving aesthetic, symmetry and proportion are key goals in cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic medicine has nothing to do with these specific areas not functioning properly; therefore, this elective field solely focuses on aesthetics and anti-aging.
Education and Training
Mc Gill Univ- Fac Of Med- Montreal- Que- Canada 1997
Board Certification
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
General Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS
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Dr. Sarah E. Hagarty, MD, FRCSC's Expert Contributions
What is the best nose non-surgical procedure?
If you are a candidate, a liquid rhinoplasty can be a great option. It’s not for everyone. For some asymmetries and deformities, it can be a real work of art. READ MORE
How long do blepharoplasty scars take to heal?
The skin around the eye heals very quickly. If you don’t bruise easily and heal normally, stitches come out in a week and you can look pretty close to normal. If you bruise a lot, it could take 2-3 weeks for everything to settle down. READ MORE
How long do breast lifts last?
That is a good question. A lot depends on skin quality, and gravity. So another way of looking at it is how big your breasts are after the lift. Smaller breast can stay lifted for decades, larger ones can drop somewhat in as little as a year. Your best bet is to make an appointment tenet with a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon so they can assess you properly and give you an answer that is more specific to your body type. READ MORE
Does skin tighten after liposuction?
In most cases with a healthy skin quality and without having undergone massive weight loss or bariatric surgery , skin will tighten after liposuction. It is important though to wear compression garments for support during the postop period of swelling . Also to understand that the skin tightening can take several mi this to develop. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Relationship between objective assessment of technical skills and subjective in-training evaluations in surgical residents.
- Positive Impact of Meshing Autogenous Dermal Matrix (ADM) on Pain, Length of Stay and Length of Time Required for Post-Operative Drains in Tissue Expander Based Breast Reconstruction.
Treatments
- Gynecomastia
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Sebaceous Cyst
Dr. Sarah E. Hagarty, MD, FRCSC's Practice location
Practice At 698 Featherstone Rd
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Get to know Dr.Sarah E. Hagarty, a plastic surgeon who serves patients in Rockford, Illinois.
Dr. Hagarty is an experienced plastic surgeon practicing at Rockford Ambulatory Surgery Center, OSF St Anthony Hospital, Swedish American Hospital, and Rockford Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Hagarty focuses primarily on Plastic Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery. She performs both reconstructive procedures that restore form and function, as well as cosmetic medicine and surgery to enhance one’s appearance. Improving aesthetic, symmetry and proportion are key goals in cosmetic surgery, focusing on enhancing one’s natural beauty and aesthetics, as well as anti-aging. As a mother of three she brings a unique woman’s perspective and compassion to her patients.Women understand women.
She also is a professor of surgery, researcher, and innovator in medical devices and surgery. She has presented at several international meetings and has patents pending and granted by the US Patent and Trade Office for a novel method of high volume fat transfer, which means taking fat from one area of the body and grafting it to another site. She developed a method that is faster and safer than standard techniques. It also optimizes the viability of the fat cells.
A graduate of the prestigious Medical School at McGill University in Montreal, Canada in 1997. Dr. Hagarty went on to study general surgery at McGill and then further to Plastic Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Following her training, she was board certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in General Surgery in 2002, and in Plastic Surgery in 2007. She was also board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery in 2008, and recertified in 2018. The ABPS is one of 24 medical specialty boards that make up the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Through ABMS, the boards work together to establish common standards for physicians to achieve and maintain board certification. The boards were founded by their respective specialties to protect the public by assessing and certifying doctors who meet specific educational, training and professional requirements.
Dr. Hagarty speaks both English and French.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Landon Pryor M.D.5995 Spring Creek Rd Rockford IL 61114
- Sarah Hagarty1235 North Mulford Road Suite 200 Rockford IL 61107
- Dr. David Turok M.D.3865 N MULFORD RD ROCKFORD IL 61114
- Dr. Fazlur R. Zahurullah MD3401 N Perryville Rd Rockford IL 61114
- Dr. Ronald V. Washak D.O.2300 N ROCKTON AVE ROCKFORD IL 61103
- Mark Lundine Other1253 N ALPINE RD ROCKFORD IL 61107
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5666 EAST STATE STREET ROCKFORD IL 61108ROCKFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
2400 NORTH ROCKTON AVENUE ROCKFORD IL 61103