Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richard A. Baxter

After graduation from the University of California School of Medicine in San Diego in 1983, Dr. Baxter completed residency training programs in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Past President of the Washington Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Baxter has pioneered several new techniques in the Seattle and the Pacific Northwest and has been recognized as a plastic surgery expert by regional and national media. Dr. Baxter has lectured on advanced plastic surgery techniques internationally and has a Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery.

Plastic Surgery Announcements

Dr. Baxter Discusses His Book "Age Gets Better with Wine" on KNNS's The Good Life.
http://knssradio.ramp.com/m/audio/33744474/the-good-life-08-21-2010.htm

AOL's StyleList Chats with Dr. Baxter
http://www.stylelist.com/2010/07/28/post-divorce-vengeance-plastic-surgery-on-the-rise/

Breakthrough Ultrasound Therapy Safely Lifts Face and Neck's Skin
Seattle’s Dr. Richard Baxter, one of the nation’s top cosmetic surgeons, is among the first in the nation to offer Ulthera.  This new non-surgical treatment uses medical ultrasound technology to visualize and then tighten skin and deeper soft tissue to naturally lift and shape the face and neck.
Read more and watch a video about Ulthera here.

Beauty Over Cancer (Started by our own esthetician, Alicia)
Beauty Over Cancer is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to reaching individuals on a one-on-one basis as they are going through cancer treatment. Read more about this amazing organization!

Subfascial Breast Implant Pioneered by Dr. Baxter Featured in EmpowerHER After deciding which type and size of breast implant is right, the next most challenging decision breast augmentation patients need to make is about breast implant placement. Traditionally there have been two choices: placement under the glands or under the muscle. Now a third choice is emerging, one that's both intriguing and controversial—subfascial placement. Read more...

Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation announces grant for patients with congenital breast asymmetry who need financial assistance for corrective surgery
For an example of asymmetry correction click here (first patient in the gallery).

Dr. Baxter Interviewed by UK Observer on 2009 Plastic Surgery Trends
Read it here

Dr. Baxter's Tips for Saving Money on Cosmetic Surgery
Read it here

Dr. Baxter's "Implant Index" in Puget Sound Business Journal
Read it here

Doctor Baxter voted Favorite Plastic Surgeon in KING-TV’s Evening Magazine “Best of Western Washington" poll
A huge thank you to everyone who voted! This is truly an honor and I am humbled by all of the wonderful comments that were posted. But tempting though it may be to assume that it is “all about me,” I know that what we do here is a team effort. We will all continue to try and exceed expectations and earn the accolades. Read the comments here

Liposuction Combined with Thermage Shows Promising Results
Dr. Baxter is featured on the Plastic Surgery Channel website. See the interview and read the article here.

Everything Bad is Good For You
Dr. Baxter discusses the benefits of red wine in this guilt-free article from Elle magazine. Read it here

Minimally-Invasive Means Maximum Value for Patients and Physicians Alike
Dr. Baxter was featured in this recent article in Aesthetic Medicine News. Read it here

WebMD
Dr. Baxter discusses skin care products in this compelling article from Suzanne Wright.
Beyond First Blush: An up-close look at natural skin care products

New Beauty Magazine
Dr. Baxter is featured in the April 2009 issue of New Beauty. Read it here

Spa Magazine
Dr. Baxter was featured in Spa magazine for his work with the anti-aging ingredient resveratrol.
Read about it here: Off the Vine - Spa Magazine

Dr. Baxter's Blog
Get the latest from info from Dr. Baxter himself at his new blog: www.baxterplasticsurgery.com/wp.

Professional Society Affiliations: 

American Society of Plastic Surgeons ASPS
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons 
Washington Society of Plastic Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) 
Washington State Medical Association 
King County Medical Society