About Dr. Trussler
“I treat problems that make patients not only feel better but feel better about themselves. The smile and gratitude that a patient gives me after their care is complete…that is my definition of success. I am my own toughest critic and constantly strive to deliver flawless results that I demand and my patients appreciate”.
Dr. Andrew P. Trussler MD, FACS is a Dallas plastic surgeon who is double-board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery with specialty training in cosmetic surgery. He has been featured in numerous publications including the Consumer’s Research Council’s “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons” and was recently included in Marquis’ “Who’s Who in the United States for 2012.” Dr. Trussler has also received several awards for his scientific contributions to the field of plastic surgery. He has lectured internationally on the topic of cosmetic surgery and has authored numerous manuscripts and book chapters. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, which recently has been ranked as the best hospital in Dallas/ Ft. Worth by the U.S. News & World Report.
Dr. Trussler received his undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology from University of Southern California. He graduated Cum Laude and was an also a four year member of the men’s varsity swimming team, where he was All-American. He received numerous scholar athletic awards over the course of his collegiate career. Dr. Trussler went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. He was a Dean’s Scholar and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. After completing his general surgery residency at the University of Michigan, he obtained his plastic surgery training at the University of California, Los Angeles and then his one-year aesthetic surgery fellowship at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, where he later began his practice in 2007.
Certifications
The American Board of Surgery, Certified General Surgery
The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Certified Plastic Surgery
Professional Associations
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Texas Medical Association
- Dallas County Medical Society
- Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Dallas Society of Plastic Surgery
- Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society
Awards
- American Association of Plastic Surgeons 2009 Leonard R. Rubin – Best Paper Award
- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2009 Tiffany Award – Best Scientific Presentation
Hospital Affiliations
- UT Southwestern University Hospitals
- Children’s Medical Center Dallas
- Children’s Medical Center at Legacy
- Baylor University Medical Center
- Baylor Medical Center Plano
- Mary Shiels Hospital
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Clinical Interests
- Aesthetic surgery of the face including facial rejuvenation and rhinoplasty
- Cosmetic breast and body contouring, including abdominoplasty and ultrasonic assisted liposuction
- Body contouring after massive weight loss
- Breast Reconstruction including autologous free tissue reconstruction, DIEP flaps, TUG flaps
- Pediatric Lower extremity reconstruction
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Research
- Biomechanical properties of the face and abdomen
- Comparison of facelifting techniques
- Minimally invasive lower eyelid and cheek lifting procedures
- Clinical body contouring procedures, including the long-term outcomes of abdominoplasty
- Epidemiology of Pediatric Injuries
- Breast reconstruction flap anatomy
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