Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington (WA)

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Happy Birthday Botox Cosmetic! Only 10 years old but so versatile

Posted by: Dr. Baxter - 4 weeks 3 days ago

Although Botox has been around for more than 20 years, it wasn’t until 10 years ago this month that it received FDA approval for cosmetic use. I was an early adopter and have been using Botox in my practice for nearly 20 years now, and with Calidora Skin Clinics I am the largest provider in the Northwest. So how did Botox go from relative obscurity to superstardom in only a decade?

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About Dr. Baxter

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.

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