AUSTIN, TX - Dr. Andrew P. Trussler, MD, FACS, a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in the Westlake area of Austin, Texas, has been honored with two of the plastic surgery profession's most prestigious accolades: the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery's Tiffany Award for Best Scientific Presentation and the American Association of Plastic Surgeons' Leonard R. Rubin Best Paper Award. Both awards recognize Dr. Trussler's outstanding scientific research and clinical contributions that have advanced the standards of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.

Two Prestigious Awards Highlight a Career of Scientific Excellence

The Tiffany Award, presented by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), is given to the surgeon who delivers the best scientific presentation at the society's annual meeting. It is one of the most coveted honors in aesthetic plastic surgery and is awarded based on the originality, clinical significance, and scientific rigor of the research presented. Dr. Trussler received this award in recognition of his work advancing surgical techniques that improve both aesthetic outcomes and patient safety.

The Leonard R. Rubin Best Paper Award, presented by the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS), honors the most outstanding scientific paper published or presented through the association. Named after a distinguished pioneer in plastic surgery, this award reflects the highest level of academic and clinical achievement in the field. Dr. Trussler's research was selected from among submissions by some of the nation's most accomplished plastic surgeons.

A Foundation of Academic Distinction and Elite Surgical Training

Dr. Trussler's award-winning career is built on a foundation of exceptional academic achievement. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, where he was a Dean's Scholar and inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society - the highest academic distinction in medicine. As an undergraduate at USC, he graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Exercise Physiology and earned All-American honors as a four-year member of the men's varsity swimming team.

Following his general surgery residency at the University of Michigan, Dr. Trussler completed his plastic surgery training at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), followed by a one-year aesthetic surgery fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. At UT Southwestern, he rose to the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery, where he served as director of both the cosmetic residency and fellowship programs and co-director of the abdominal wall reconstruction program from 2007 to 2012.

Prolific Research Record and International Influence

Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Trussler has established himself as a prolific researcher and thought leader in plastic surgery. He has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, amassing over 1,400 citations from fellow researchers and clinicians worldwide. His published work spans critical topics including patient safety in plastic surgery, advanced rhinoplasty techniques, facelift methodology, breast reconstruction, and abdominal wall repair.

Dr. Trussler has also lectured internationally on cosmetic surgery and has served as a peer reviewer for the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the premier publication in aesthetic plastic surgery, earning the 2023 Oxford University Press Reviewer Certificate. His combination of academic publishing, international lecturing, and peer-review service underscores his commitment to advancing the science of plastic surgery at the highest level.

Rhinoplasty Excellence in Austin, Texas

Dr. Trussler brings the same scientific precision to his rhinoplasty practice in Austin, where he specializes in both cosmetic and functional nose job surgery. His approach combines advanced surgical techniques informed by his published research with a commitment to individualized patient care. Whether patients seek rhinoplasty to improve the appearance of the nose, correct breathing difficulties, or address the results of a previous surgery through revision rhinoplasty, Dr. Trussler's expertise ensures outcomes grounded in the latest scientific evidence.

In addition to rhinoplasty, Dr. Trussler offers a comprehensive range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, including facelift, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), lip lift, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, and body contouring. He is also a co-owner and Medical Director of Beaux Medspa, which offers non-surgical aesthetic treatments.

Additional Recognitions

Dr. Trussler's contributions extend beyond his award-winning research. He has been featured in the Consumer's Research Council's "Guide to America's Top Surgeons" and was included in Marquis' "Who's Who in the United States." He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and holds dual board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He maintains active membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Austin Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Texas Medical Association.

Commitment to Patient Safety and Honest Results

"My goal has always been to combine the highest level of surgical science with an honest, individualized approach to each patient," said Dr. Trussler. "These awards reflect years of research and clinical work aimed at improving outcomes and safety - principles I bring to every consultation and every procedure in my Austin practice."

Dr. Trussler emphasizes safety, transparency, and realistic expectations in his practice. He is known for providing patients with honest assessments of what surgical and non-surgical procedures can achieve, a philosophy he describes as being "real in the often not so real world of plastic surgery."

About Dr. Andrew P. Trussler, MD, FACS

Dr. Andrew P. Trussler is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty, facelift, breast surgery, and body contouring at his practice in the Westlake area of Austin, Texas. Trained at USC, UCLA, the University of Michigan, and UT Southwestern, Dr. Trussler combines world-class surgical training with award-winning research to deliver safe, natural-looking results. He is co-owner and Medical Director of Beaux Medspa. To schedule a consultation, call (512) 450-1077 or visit www.drtrussler.com.

Email: KJacobson@drtrussler.com

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Andrew P. Trussler, MD
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Austin
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