Mr. Terry Higgins, MD, FACS

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Get to know Plastic Surgeon Dr. Terry Higgins, who serves patients in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dr. Higgins is a reputable, board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery for men and women. Combining exceptional skill, experience, and an easy-going demeanor that puts his patients at ease, he is a Founding Partner of Plastic Surgery Vegas, the premier group of plastic surgeons in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

As such, the doctor performs procedures for the face, breast, and body, but he is particularly renowned for his body contouring work. He enjoys tailoring his approach to meet the needs of each patient, paying special attention to individual lifestyles, medical history, and long-term goals for a beautiful, functional result. He has performed countless mommy makeovers and tummy tucks to improve the overall shape of the body for an alluring silhouette. 

“For us, cosmetic plastic surgery is the intersection of art and science. For you to have exceptional results, it requires the skill of board-certified plastic surgeons that combine aesthetic vision with technical expertise to make that vision a reality. Our plastic surgeons possess impeccable credentials and will keep your personal goals in mind at every step of your aesthetic journey” as stated on the website of Plastic Surgery Vegas.

After being named the Most Outstanding Medical Student at the University of Texas where he earned his medical degree, Dr. Higgins went on to complete general surgery and plastic surgery training through Michigan State University. He garnered both regional and national recognition for his research in plastic surgery, which has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals.

As a member of the Michigan State faculty, he was singled out as the Most Outstanding Resident Faculty Teacher in the surgical department. His advanced surgical training continued at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in Ohio where he honed his skills in performing the latest body liposculpture, breast surgery, and facial rejuvenation techniques. He also taught the plastic surgery residents at the Residents’ Clinic.

Impressing both patients and peers, Dr. Higgin’s dedication to excellence and research is seen in his daily practice. He is board-certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, whose mission is to promote safe, ethical, efficacious plastic surgery to the public by maintaining high standards for the education, examination, certification, and continuous certification of plastic surgeons as specialists and subspecialists. 

A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), he is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the American Medical Association, and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories – reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. A plastic surgeon’s primary responsibility is performing surgical and non-surgical procedures, and they use a variety of reparative and reconstructive techniques to get the job done.

Known as a thoughtful, intelligent surgeon, Dr. Higgins is sought out by reporters in the popular media to help explain plastic surgery trends and technical advances. He has been interviewed by regional media and has been quoted in national news magazines such as Time and New Beauty magazine.

Recognized multiple times in Best Doctors® in America, he has been voted as a Top Doctor by Las Vegas Life magazine, Summerlin magazine, KNPR Radio’s Desert Companion, and Castle Connolly. He has also received the coveted Compassionate Doctor Recognition by Vitals multiple years in a row and the Patients’ Choice Award 2011 – 2018 by Vitals. 

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