NewBeauty® Featured PLASTIC SURGEON

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TYPE:PLASTIC SURGEON•

OFFICE:BAXTER PLASTIC SURGERY•

CITY:MOUNTLAKE TERRACE•

STATE:WA

DR. RICHARD A. BAXTER

Contact Information

Primary Location

DR. RICHARD A. BAXTER
6100 219th St. SW
Suite 290
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

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(425) 776-0880

www.baxterplasticsurgery.com

Career Quick Glance

BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Plastic Surgery

MEDICAL DEGREE
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine

FELLOWSHIP
Fellow - American College of Surgeons (FACS)

PROCEDURES PERFORMED

Abdominoplasty
Breast Augmentation
Necklift
Laser Resurfacing
Fat Transfer
Blepharoplasty
Body Contouring
Mid-Facelift
Liposuction
Lip Augmentation
Browlift
Endoscopic Surgery
Facelift
Aesthetic Injectables

AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Plastic Surgeons ASPS

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

“we aim for excellence and artistry in everything we do”

An art major in college, Dr. Baxter combined his creative talents with his scientific aptitude to provide refined aesthetic results for his patients. Board-certified in plastic surgery and in practice ... more

Doctor Q&A

How does your staff enhance the care you offer?

My staff and I have worked together for many years. Because of this, we know what to expect from each other, which ultimately benefits the patient and speaks of our teamwork. I stress continuity because it lends for more seamless results.

How do you make patients’ journeys as pleasant as possible?

Good communication is important. With educational procedure videos on the Web site, detailed printed information, and the time we spend with patients, they know what to expect every step of the way. I believe in empowering patients with honest information.

What is your favorite quote?

I have always believed that people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

WHERE DO YOU PERFORM SURGICAL PROCEDURES?

Surgeries are performed within my accredited, in-office facility, to enhance safety, comfort and privacy for our patients.

IN WHAT WAYS ARE YOU A LEADER?

I am a surgeon, artist, researcher, author and lecturer, and was on the forefront of laser resurfacing and endoscopic facial surgery in the Pacific Northwest. Currently I serve on the Emerging Trends Committee for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, where I participate in the “Hot Topics” sessions at our annual meetings.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A PLASTIC SURGEON?

I was motivated by the challenge of finding a way to combine my artistic background with my scientific aptitude in a way that would benefit people.

Before and After Photos

Aesthetic Injectables

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INSIDE INFORMATION

CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
Motivated by the creative challenge of problem solving, Dr. Baxter devotes an increasing percentage of his practice to revisions of surgeries that resulted in complications. For this reason, his patients now come from across the country as well as the local area. “I believe my training as an artist helps me to see solutions to problems that aren’t always derived from the standard techniques taught in plastic surgery,” says Dr. Baxter, “and this, in turn, helps me achieve a more natural look in my primary cases as well. It’s all about aesthetic balance grounded in science.”

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