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Dr. Ruth Hillelson

Plastic Surgeon

Phone804.290.0060

Websiteamericanself.com

Address

9930 Independence Park Drive, Suite 101, Richmond, 23233Map View

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Philosophy

With a combination of in-depth knowledge, innovative techniques and cutting-edge technology, Dr. Ruth Hillelson ensures that her patients have the most up-to-date treatments available to meet their aesthetic needs. Her experience as a former research chemist associate at Harvard inspired her to continue to examine, analyze and explore all aspects of plastic surgery. She has led presentations at surgical conferences around the world and has won the National Pinnacle Award for her lectures on noninvasive radio-frequency treatments at the International Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery’s annual meeting. Her experience and background make her a leading expert on the latest surgical and noninvasive solutions.

Education

Degree

MedicalCollege of Medicine, University of Vermont
MedicalHarvard School of Medicine, Harvard University

Residency

General SurgeryUniversity of Virginia
Plastic surgeryUniversity of Kansas
Johns Hopkins University

Fellowship

Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Craniofacial SurgeryUniversity of Virginia

Credentials

Board Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Affiliation

American College of Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Fellow, American College of Surgeons

A Minute With

1

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR HAPPIEST PROFESSIONAL MOMENT?

Being able to help my patients overcome what they consider to be overwhelming physical obstacles to improve their lives

2

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR PROFESSION?

I love the creativity, the positive mood, the changing technology and techniques and applications

3

WHAT IS THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL THING YOU HAVE LEARNED THIS YEAR?

Never underestimate the power of listening

4

WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF YOUR FIELD?

I believe that we will see enormous increases in the capability of technology and opportunities for combined surgical and technological approaches

5

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME

Warm, interested, empathetic

6

HOW WOULD YOU SPEND EXTRA TIME IN A DAY?

I would devote more time to the expansion of my skin care line Iridesse

7

MY BEST ADVICE FOR PATIENTS

Fix what bothers you. If it doesn’t bother you, leave it alone

8

MY MOTTO

The patient is my first priority

9

HOW HAS YOUR PROFESSION CHANGED SINCE YOU STARTED?

Plastic surgery in general has always been strong in reconstructive as well as cosmetic—by definition. Now I see more plastic surgeons who go straight to cosmetic and bypass reconstructive surgery