Portsmouth, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/15/2011 -- Dr. Lawrence Gray and Dr. Mark Ballentyne announce the addition of Dr. R. Brannon Claytor to Atlantic Plastic Surgery, following Dr. Claytor’s six years of practice in Portland, Maine. He is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as in hand surgery. Dr. Claytor is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, offering our patients a high level of skill, outstanding training and commitment to excellence in cosmetic, reconstructive and hand surgery.

Dr. Claytor has an impressive academic background and a history of publications and presentations. His two-year plastic surgery residency at University of Massachusetts Medical School also included a three-month training at Lenox Hill Hospital and Manhattan Eye and Ear Throat Hospital in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He then completed an additional year in breast microsurgery, oncologic reconstruction and hand microsurgery at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He was on the teaching faculty of the Lahey Clinic and served as a clinical instructor at Maine Medical Center for the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Claytor is an active member of the prestigious American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Claytor will be on staff at Portsmouth and York hospitals and will also operate at Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center’s private, licensed facility.Dr. Claytor’s proven,exceptional results and advanced surgical techniques will provide patients with the latest and best in cutting-edge care. Visit our website at www.atlanticplasticsurg.com to learn about the complete range of plastic surgical procedures by Dr. Claytor or call Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center at 1-800-633-6860 for additional information.

About Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center
Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center is the practice of New Hampshire plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Gray, in practice here since 1985. He has earned a great deal of respect in both his local medical community and the national plastic surgical community through his many publications, technical skill and personal demeanor. Dr. Gray is nationally and internationally recognized as the inventor of the scarless breast reduction, a revolutionary procedure that eliminates scars associated with the older, traditional method of breast reduction. He has a large following of satisfied patients from across New Hampshire, the United States and a number of foreign countries, who have sought him out for breast augmentation and scarless breast reduction. Dr. Gray has taught at educational conferences for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and is the only member of the International Society of Plastic Surgeons from New Hampshire.

Dr. Mark Ballentyne is a highly skilled physician who has been Director of Medical Aesthetics at the Skin Wellness Center since 2003. Dr. Ballentyne is board-certified by the American Academy of Family Practice Physicians, is licensed to practice in New Hampshire and will be fully certified by the Board of Aesthetic Medicine in September 2011. He has established a strong reputation for his talent in administering dermal fillers, BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport injections, and Fraxel laser treatments. He is a national trainer for Allergan™, maker of some of the world's most popular dermal fillers, due to his technical skill, extensive experience, and eye for superior results. He is also frequently asked to demonstrate cosmetic injection methods to other doctors. Dr. Ballentyne offers his patients the latest and safest treatments through regular attendance at various academic conferences throughout the year, helping many women and men achieve a more youthful appearance.