Douglas D. Dedo, MD, AACS Past President (2000-2001)
We’d like you to get to know AACS Past President, Dr. Douglas Dedo. Dr. Dedo earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Kansas and a Doctorate of Medicine at Northwestern University School of Medicine Chicago, Illinois. He completed his residency in otolaryngology head and neck surgery (ENT) at Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. As part of his residency, he received training in facial plastic and cosmetic surgery. He next
served his country and refined his skills in the US Air Force.
His vast experience, depth of knowledge combined with his incredible hands has earned him recognition repeatedly by Castle Connelly as one of the top doctors in otolaryngology as well as being selected by U.S. News and World Report as one of the outstanding doctors in his field.
Today, Dr. Dedo remains a pioneer in the field of liposuction surgery and facial plastic surgery. Dr. Dedo has developed and perfected a safe and effective alternative to gastric by-pass surgery called Sequential Liposuction and Body Sculpting, or S.L.A.B.S. Dr. Dedo is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.
In this video, Dr. Dedo shares why AACS membership and attending the Annual Scientific Meeting is important. He also shares a tip for a technique in neck lift that has stood the test of time for decades as well as his S.L.A.B.S technique. He also discusses why mid-career surgeons in the specialties of ENT, Oculoplastics, Dermatology and General Surgeons are the perfect doctors to get into the field of cosmetic surgery. He also shares his best advice for a new cosmetic surgeon entering the field.
We hope you enjoy this series of AACS Past Presidents. You can see our first interview with Dr. Howard Tobin and AACS 2021 President, Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown here.
To join the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, visit this page.