Profile of Elisabeth Potter, Dr

Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Elisabeth Potter completed her undergraduate studies at Princeton University with a focus in Molecular Biology. She received her medical degree from the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Following a Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, she completed a Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Microsurgery Fellowship with MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. Dr. Potter specializes in natural breast reconstruction and has performed over 1,000 DIEP flap surgeries using patients’ natural fat and tissue.

Dr. Potter formerly worked in the private sector as a regulatory analyst of FDA law. She possesses a uniquely informed view regarding the safety and efficacy of breast implants. Because of her expertise in natural breast reconstruction, she continues to monitor the recent research developments regarding the increase in BIA-ALCL diagnosed patient cases. In addition to traditional breast implants, Dr. Potter provides patients with safe, effective natural breast reconstruction alternatives.

A champion for animals, Dr. Potter has rescued numerous dogs over the past few years. In her spare time, you’ll find her doting on her current pack of six in Austin, Texas.

Procedures of Elisabeth Potter, Dr ⁽¹⁵⁾

Procedure	Rank in Austin	Rank in TX	Rank in US
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in Austin: 4	Ranked in TX: 4	Ranked in US: 1313
Flap Reconstruction A tissue flap reconstruction procedure is one way to rebuild the shape of your breast after surgery to remove the cancer.	Ranked in Austin: 7	Ranked in TX: 2	Ranked in US: 128
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Austin: 21	Ranked in TX: 140	Ranked in US: 1139
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Austin: 13	Ranked in TX: 15	Ranked in US: 1110
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Austin: 20	Ranked in TX: 235	Ranked in US: 1984
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Austin: 16	Ranked in TX: 231	Ranked in US: 2170
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Austin: 31	Ranked in TX: 228	Ranked in US: 2214
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Austin: 32	Ranked in TX: 189	Ranked in US: 2255
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Austin: 25	Ranked in TX: 177	Ranked in US: 1742
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Austin: 21	Ranked in TX: 206	Ranked in US: 3716
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Austin: 33	Ranked in TX: 670	Ranked in US: 4357
Juvederm Juvéderm injected beneath the skin, the gel-like substance instantly helps smooth lines and wrinkles, soften creases, enhance facial contours, and restore lost volume.	Ranked in Austin: 18	Ranked in TX: 390	Ranked in US: 1325
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Austin: 17	Ranked in TX: 142	Ranked in US: 1164
Hydrafacial A hydrafacial is a multistep facial done with a patented device that uses Vortex-Fusion to cleanse, exfoliate, do pore extractions, and deliver customized serums into the skin.	Ranked in Austin: 8	Ranked in TX: 136	Ranked in US: 403
Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.	Ranked in Austin: 16	Ranked in TX: 183	Ranked in US: 2199