Plastic Surgeon Near Bloomfield Hills
Michelle Hardaway M.D.
Why patients from Bloomfield Hills make the short drive to Farmington Hills
Dr. Michelle Hardaway is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience delivering natural-looking results tailored specifically to each patient. From her state-of-the-art plastic surgery facility in Farmington Hills — less than 15 minutes from Bloomfield Hills — Dr. Hardaway serves the area’s most discerning patients with the kind of personalized, unhurried care that simply cannot be replicated in a high-volume clinic. Whether you are considering facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, or body contouring, your procedure begins with a thorough paid consultation and ends with results that reflect who you are — refreshed, confident, and entirely yourself.
All consultations are paid and appointment-based to ensure you receive dedicated time and a personalized plan. We do not accept insurance. CareCredit financing is available with no upfront costs and no prepayment penalties.
Bloomfield Hills patients who have spent time researching board-certified plastic surgeons quickly notice something: the zip code of the practice matters far less than the credentials, philosophy, and facility behind the surgeon. The private enclaves along Lone Pine Road, the established neighborhoods near Quarton Lake, and the residences in the Franklin Village area have long sent their most thoughtful patients to practices that prioritize safety, discretion, and results that look natural — not dramatically altered. That is the standard Dr. Hardaway has held herself to for over 20 years, and it is why the 10-to-15-minute drive from Bloomfield Hills to her Farmington Hills office on Orchard Lake Road has become a familiar, worthwhile journey for patients throughout Oakland County.
What Brings Bloomfield Hills Patients to Our Farmington Hills Practice
Bloomfield Hills patients are not looking for the closest surgeon — they are looking for the right one. The community’s culture of discretion, its preference for quality over convenience, and its residents’ sophisticated understanding of what “natural” actually means in aesthetic medicine are exactly the values Dr. Hardaway has built her practice around.
Patients from the neighborhoods near the Cranbrook Educational Community campus, those traveling from the Woodward Avenue and Long Lake Road corridor, and residents of the quiet streets surrounding Telegraph Road all arrive at our Orchard Lake Road office for the same reason: they want a surgeon who will listen, plan carefully, and deliver a result that respects their individual anatomy — not a trend.
Here is what that looks like in practice:
Body Contouring for Patients Managing Post-Pregnancy or Weight-Change Contour Concerns
Abdominoplasty and liposuction procedures are planned with full attention to your skin quality, tissue distribution, and long-term healing — factors that vary meaningfully from patient to patient.
Blepharoplasty Tailored to the Your Natural Eyelid Architecture
Upper and lower lid rejuvenation is approached conservatively, removing only what is necessary to restore a rested, alert appearance without the telltale signs of over-correction.
Customized Breast Augmentation Plans Tailored To Your Needs
Implant selection and surgical planning are built around your existing anatomy, not a catalog of standard sizes, ensuring results that complement your frame rather than overwhelm it.
Facelifts forPatients Seeking a Refreshed Look
Dr. Hardaway’s approach to facial rejuvenation targets the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System rather than simply pulling skin, producing the long-lasting, structurally sound results that patients from Bloomfield Hills’s most established neighborhoods expect.
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Directions from Bloomfield Hills to Our Office
Starting from the Cranbrook Educational Community campus on Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, head west toward Orchard Lake Road. Travel south on Orchard Lake Road — the drive takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes with light traffic. You will find Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Center, Michelle Hardaway M.D. at 27920 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, conveniently situated along one of Oakland County’s most accessible medical corridors. Parking is available on site.
Bloomfield Hills Neighborhoods We Serve
Patients regularly travel to our Farmington Hills office from throughout the Bloomfield Hills area, including:
- Quarton Lake — one of Bloomfield Hills’s most established residential enclaves
- Franklin Village — a historic community with a strong preference for boutique, relationship-based medical care
- Lone Pine Road Corridor — the private estates and wooded neighborhoods running through the heart of Bloomfield Hills
- Bloomfield Estates — long-established neighborhood with a discerning, medically sophisticated patient base
- Woodward Avenue and Long Lake Road Area — a well-traveled commuter corridor with direct access to Orchard Lake Road and our Farmington Hills office
Meet Dr. Michelle Hardaway, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Michelle Hardaway, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery with over 20 years of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. She earned her medical degree from Wayne State University and her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan — both institutions with deep roots in the Metro Detroit community she has served throughout her career.
Before establishing her private practice in Farmington Hills, Dr. Hardaway served as Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Director of the Burn Center at Detroit Receiving Hospital — a background that gives her a level of surgical precision and emergency preparedness that is rarely found in purely elective practices. For Bloomfield Hills patients who value knowing exactly who will be in the operating room with them, that history matters.
Her areas of surgical expertise include abdominoplasty, liposuction, rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation for the aging face, blepharoplasty, and laser procedures — all performed with a philosophy of enhancing what is already there, never radically altering it.
The Practice Behind the Drive: Safety, Accreditation, and a Surgeon Who Answers
What sets this practice apart for Bloomfield Hills patients is not just Dr. Hardaway’s credentials — it is the facility and the team she has built around you.
Procedures are performed in an onsite operating room that is accredited by QUAD A (the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities). This is not a standard medspa treatment room. It is a fully equipped, independently inspected surgical suite held to the same rigorous standards as hospital operating rooms — with the added benefit of a private, confidential environment that high-profile patients from Bloomfield Hills consistently cite as one of the most important factors in their decision.
Every surgical procedure at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Center is supported by a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). A CRNA is a graduate-level, nationally certified anesthesia specialist — not a general nurse administering sedation. Their presence means that your airway management, vital sign monitoring, and anesthesia depth are handled by a dedicated specialist throughout your procedure, which is a standard of care that many outpatient cosmetic practices do not provide.
Dr. Hardaway also holds the distinction of being an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery — a role that requires her to remain at the forefront of surgical technique and evidence-based practice in a way that purely private practitioners are not held to. She is board-certified in both Plastic Surgery and General Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.).
All work performed at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Center, Michelle Hardaway M.D. complies with the standards of the State of Michigan Board of Medicine and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Hardaway is licensed to practice medicine in the State of Michigan. License number. The facility’s QUAD A accreditation is independently verified and available upon request.
Industry Associations:
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
- American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS)
- American College of Surgeons (ACS)
- American Burn Association
- QUAD A — American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities
For patients who want to explore the full range of surgical and non-surgical services available at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Center, Michelle Hardaway M.D., our main practice website provides a complete overview of procedures, before-and-after results, and the practice philosophy that has guided Dr. Hardaway’s work for over 20 years.
Patients preparing for a procedure may also find our detailed guide on plastic surgery recovery timelines particularly useful — especially those planning around professional or social commitments in Bloomfield Hills. For patients in the post-operative phase, our resource on lymphatic massage after surgery explains how this technique supports healing and reduces swelling in the weeks following body contouring and other procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions from Bloomfield Hills Patients
Why do board-certified plastic surgeons charge a consultation fee, and what does it actually cover?
A paid consultation with Dr. Hardaway is not a sales appointment — it is a clinical assessment. During your visit, Dr. Hardaway conducts a thorough anatomical evaluation, reviews your medical history, discusses your goals in the context of realistic surgical outcomes, and develops a personalized surgical plan specific to your anatomy. The consultation fee reflects the professional time, surgical expertise, and individualized attention that go into that process. All consultations at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Center are paid and appointment-based to ensure you receive dedicated, unrushed time.
How does a QUAD A accredited onsite surgical facility differ from a hospital OR for a Bloomfield Hills patient choosing an outpatient procedure?
QUAD A accreditation means the onsite operating room at our Farmington Hills facility has been independently inspected and certified to meet the same patient safety, equipment, and infection control standards required of hospital surgical suites. For Bloomfield Hills patients, this matters because it combines hospital-grade safety with the privacy and personalized attention of a boutique practice — no shared waiting rooms, no hospital scheduling delays, and complete confidentiality from check-in to discharge.
What anatomical factors determine whether a facelift result looks natural versus overdone for patients with the facial structure common in this region?
The key variable is whether the surgeon addresses the underlying structural layer — the SMAS — or simply tightens the skin. Skin-only techniques create the “pulled” or “windblown” appearance that patients from Bloomfield Hills consistently describe as their greatest fear. Dr. Hardaway’s SMAS-based approach repositions the deeper facial musculature and soft tissue, which produces a result that moves naturally, ages gracefully, and does not telegraph that a procedure was performed. Individual bone structure, skin quality, and fat distribution are all assessed during your consultation to determine the exact technique appropriate for your anatomy.
How does the presence of a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) change the safety profile of an outpatient cosmetic procedure?
A CRNA is a graduate-level, nationally certified anesthesia specialist — distinct from a nurse who administers sedation under general supervision. In Dr. Hardaway’s QUAD A accredited operating room, the CRNA manages your airway, monitors your vital signs continuously, and adjusts anesthesia depth throughout the procedure. This dedicated, specialized oversight significantly reduces the risk of anesthesia-related complications during elective outpatient surgery and contributes to smoother, faster recoveries — a distinction that patients from Bloomfield Hills who have researched outpatient surgery safety frequently ask about.
What is the realistic healing timeline after body contouring, and when will a Bloomfield Hills patient see their final result?
Most patients undergoing abdominoplasty or liposuction at our Farmington Hills facility experience the majority of visible swelling resolution within six to eight weeks, with deeper tissue settling continuing for three to six months. The final contour result — including the full resolution of internal swelling and the softening of incision lines — is typically visible at the six-month mark. Patients who plan their procedure timing around Bloomfield Hills’s social and professional calendar (fall galas, spring events) should account for this timeline when scheduling their consultation.
How far is the drive from Bloomfield Hills, and is it worth making the trip to Farmington Hills?
The drive from central Bloomfield Hills to our office at 27920 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes under normal Oakland County traffic conditions. For the patients who make that drive, the answer to whether it is worth it is consistent: the combination of Dr. Hardaway’s surgical credentials, the QUAD A accredited onsite operating room, dedicated CRNA anesthesia care, and a genuinely private, unhurried environment is not something they found closer to home. The consultation fee is applied toward your procedure — and the peace of mind that comes from choosing a surgeon with over 20 years of experience is, by every account, worth far more than 15 minutes on Orchard Lake Road.
Does Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Center accept health insurance for cosmetic procedures?
We do not accept insurance. Cosmetic and elective aesthetic procedures are not covered by health insurance plans, and our practice is structured accordingly. For patients who prefer to manage procedure costs over time, we proudly offer CareCredit financing with no upfront costs and no prepayment penalties. Our team will walk you through the CareCredit application process during or after your consultation so that financing is never a barrier to moving forward with the care you have decided is right for you.