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

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.

Breast Implants in the Athletic Woman
Whether it’s a professional athlete, fitness model, or the average woman who wants to be in great shape, female athletes of all levels face challenges that their male counterparts cannot even begin to understand. Read it 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.

The Recession and Plastic Surgery
Dr. Baxter discusses the impact of the recession on the cosmetic surgery industry with the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). 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.plasticsurgeryarts.blogspot.com.

Dr. Baxter’s subfascial augmentation patient featured in Skin Deep magazine.
Look for the issue with Charlize Theron on the cover. The story is called
“Third time is the charm” See her pictures at the Skin Deep Website,

The Cellulite tip is here!

Thermage-liposuction combination enhances results

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