Our Practice
Finn Plastic Surgery stands at the forefront of practices in the Triangle, renowned for its expertise in enhancing both the face and body. By marrying our extensive experience and the latest technology, we deliver exceptional results that enhance your natural beauty.
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WHO WE ARE
Finn Plastic Surgery is the Triangle’s leading plastic surgery of the face and body practice. By marrying our extensive experience and the latest technology we can deliver exceptional results that enhance your natural beauty.
Our mission is to provide you with a comfortable, private, and safe experience. We utilize state-of-the-art 3D computer imaging to help you visualize your goals and explore your options with ease. We focus on delivering effective treatment options that incorporate cutting-edge technology and have been proven to be efficacious. Our single goal is your happiness and we promise to deliver the highest level of service to help you find your best self.
Our Doctors
Our expert doctors have years of experience and are highly trained to deliver the best results for you. Our doctors take the time to answer all of your questions and provide you with all the information you need to keep you looking your very best.
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Justin Sowder, MD
A native of West Texas, Dr. Justin C. Sowder, MD is double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a B.S. in Biology followed by medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he graduated as valedictorian and was selected as a member to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He then completed a residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Utah, and a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Vanderbilt University. He joins Finn Plastic Surgery after spending over three years as an Assistant Professor of Facial Plastic Surgery at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center.
Throughout his career, Dr. Sowder has made research contributions to the field of reconstructive surgery in both the clinical and translational realms.
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S. Tyler Elkins-Williams, MD
During his ten years at the prestigious UNC School of Medicine, Dr. S. Tyler Elkins-Williams completed residencies in General Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery along with a Burn Surgery Fellowship.
Dr. Elkins-Williams brings an impressive set of skills to the table but a personable, charming demeanor as well.
Dr. Elkins-Williams specializes in body & breast surgery, injectable treatments, and FaceTite.
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J. Charles Finn, MD
As one of the nation’s leading facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons, Dr. Finn has been serving patients and providing patients with exceptional care for over 25 years.
He is double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He specializes in cosmetic procedure such as facelift, brow lift, and rhinoplasty. His double board certification makes him uniquely qualified in cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty.
OUR STAFF
Shannon Jones
Shannon has worked for Dr. Finn for over 15 years. She is a UNC-CH graduate with a degree in Exercise Sports Science. She keeps our office running smoothly on a daily basis. If you have a question, you can be certain that Shannon will have the answer. She loves building relationships with our patients. She and her husband, Steven, have two adorable daughters, Pressley and Adalyn. They enjoy spending time with their rowdy rescue dog, Joe, and their curious bobcat, Louie. Shannon’s new favorite hobby is taking care of their 6 newest additions to the family, their chickens–Raven, Duck, Sparrow, Goose, Turkey, and Dove.
Courtney Cochrane
Courtney is the Marketing Director at Finn Plastic Surgery. She received her undergraduate degree from UNC, graduating with a B.S. in Psychology. She then went on to obtain her master’s degree in Physiology from NC State. With over 10 years of customer service experience, Courtney is dedicated to helping patients throughout their cosmetic journey. With a background in the sciences and a passion for creating, she loves being able to showcase all that FPS has to offer. On her days off you will likely find Courtney blogging, working out, or spending time with her husband and their TikTok famous French bulldog, Luna.
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Amy Costa
Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Amy graduated from Douglas J Aveda Institute in 2003 to achieve her aesthetic license. She has spent 19 years working in the aesthetic field and loves to help her patients look and feel their best. She provides an array of treatments from laser skin resurfacing, radio frequency microneedling, body contouring, to HydraFacials and chemical peels. She loves creating customized skincare routines for our patients to help them achieve their skin goals and maintain their surgical and nonsurgical results. When she’s not at the office, Amy enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and their fur baby, Ellie.
Julia Chédaille, RN
Katie Knowles, RN, BSN
Rachel Melton, RN, BSN
Erica Hamric, RN, BSN
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Tamra Finn
Tamra, the lovely wife of Dr. Finn, helped start The FINN Foundation, our non-profit organization. (Filling International and National Needs.) Her background is in furniture and interior design, but now she lends her creativity to making sure The FINN Foundation is a success. She handles all of the logistics and coordination for every medical mission trip abroad and always finds ways for The FINN Foundation to help in our own community. She also volunteers at SECU Family House, another local non-profit organization. When she is not donating her time to helping others, she enjoys spending time with her husband traveling, riding their motorcycles, and snuggling with their sweet dogs, Teddy & Cookie.
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F.I.N.N. FOUNDATION
Founded by Dr. Finn, the F.I.N.N. Foundation (Filling International and National Needs) was founded to serve local, national, and international medical needs by bridging gaps in medical services in underserved communities both local and abroad.