Profile of Robert Schmidt, Dr

After practicing for several years in Texas, Dr. Schmidt founded West End Facial Plastic Surgery in the fall of 2017.

Dr. Schmidt is board certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. He formerly was an instructor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University. He is the author of several articles and book chapters on rhinoplasty and facial trauma, and has presented his work at the annual meetings of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

Dr. Schmidt and his family live in Midlothian. He is active in the Duke Alumni Association and interviews local students who have applied for admission.

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Procedures of Robert Schmidt, Dr ⁽³⁰⁾

Procedure	Rank in Richmond	Rank in VA	Rank in US
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Richmond: 19	Ranked in VA: 69	Ranked in US: 2649
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 Richmond: 10	Ranked in VA: 46	Ranked in US: 2062
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 Richmond: 10	Ranked in VA: 87	Ranked in US: 2615
Liquid Facelift A liquid facelift is a nonsurgical procedure that uses injectables to restore facial volume, reduce wrinkles, and rejuvenate the face and give it a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Richmond:	Ranked in VA:	Ranked in US:
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Richmond: 11	Ranked in VA: 61	Ranked in US: 2206
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Richmond:	Ranked in VA:	Ranked in US:
Revision Rhinoplasty A rhinoplasty revision is a surgical procedure that aims to correct undesired results or complications that arise after an initial rhinoplasty.	Ranked in Richmond: 3	Ranked in VA: 8	Ranked in US: 585
Ear Repair Ear repair surgery helps patients achieve better facial aesthetics and improves their confidence and self-esteem by repairing and reshaping the earlobes.	Ranked in Richmond: 5	Ranked in VA: 13	Ranked in US: 563
Skin Tightening Skin tightening treatments can firm and tighten excess skin caused by aging or weight loss.	Ranked in Richmond:	Ranked in VA:	Ranked in US:
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 Richmond:	Ranked in VA:	Ranked in US:
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 Richmond:	Ranked in VA:	Ranked in US:
Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal treatments use light energy to permanently damage or destroy hair follicles—usually on the legs, back, underarms, or face—with the goal of preventing hair from growing back.	Ranked in Richmond:	Ranked in VA:	Ranked in US:
Dermabrasion Dermabrasion is an intensive skin-resurfacing procedure performed by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.	Ranked in Richmond:	Ranked in VA:	Ranked in US:
Skin Peels Skin peel is a procedure in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layers.	Ranked in Richmond:	Ranked in VA:	Ranked in US:
Perlane Perlane is a type of dermal filler used by dermatologists for the treatment of wrinkles.	Ranked in Richmond:	Ranked in VA: 7	Ranked in US:
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 Richmond:	Ranked in VA:	Ranked in US:
Microneedling Microneedling is a nonsurgical treatment that penetrates your skin’s surface with tiny needles to improve its appearance.	Ranked in Richmond:	Ranked in VA:	Ranked in US:
Eye Lift An eye lift is a surgical procedure that reduces bagginess from lower eyelids and removes excess skin from the upper eyelids.	Ranked in Richmond: 4	Ranked in VA: 22	Ranked in US: 691
Eyelid Rejuvenation Eyelid rejuvenation surgery lifts and tightens the sagging upper eyelid skin.	Ranked in Richmond:	Ranked in VA:	Ranked in US:
Dermaplaning Dermaplaning is a skin rejuvenation treatment that’s done in-office by a dermatologist or aesthetician, who uses a surgical scalpel to gently scrape away dead cells and vellus hair from your skin’s surface.	Ranked in Richmond:	Ranked in VA:	Ranked in US:
Microdermabrasion A microdermabrasion treatment gently removes the top layer of dead and damaged skin cells and vacuums them away.	Ranked in Richmond:	Ranked in VA:	Ranked in US:
Melanoma Treatment The best treatment for melanoma depends on the size and stage of cancer, overall health, and personal preferences.	Ranked in Richmond:	Ranked in VA:	Ranked in US:
Acne Scars Treatment Might improve the appearance of your skin, depending on your scar type, your skin type and the severity of the scarring.	Ranked in Richmond:	Ranked in VA:	Ranked in US:
Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Non-surgical rhinoplasty consists of injecting a filler ingredient, such as hyaluronic acid, underneath your skin to temporarily change the structure of your nose.	Ranked in Richmond:	Ranked in VA:	Ranked in US:
Asian Rhinoplasty An asian rhinoplasty is a variation of rhinoplasty surgery that’s performed on someone of Asian descent, to change the appearance of their nose.	Ranked in Richmond: 3	Ranked in VA: 7	Ranked in US: 166
Double Eyelid Surgery Double eyelid surgery is a procedure to create a crease in the upper eyelid of someone who doesn’t have one or has one that’s poorly defined.	Ranked in Richmond: 7	Ranked in VA: 18	Ranked in US: 383
Forehead Reduction Forehead reduction surgery shortens the distance between your hairline and eyebrows by moving the scalp forward and positioning your hairline lower on your forehead.	Ranked in Richmond: 5	Ranked in VA: 24	Ranked in US: 554
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Richmond: 6	Ranked in VA: 63	Ranked in US: 1819
Facial Reconstruction Facial reconstruction surgery is performed to reshape structures in the head and neck — typically the nose, ears, chin, cheekbones and neckline.	Ranked in Richmond: 1	Ranked in VA: 1	Ranked in US: 361
Upper Blepharoplasty A surgical procedure that targets fatty deposits and saggy skin above the eye and on the upper eyelid. Contributes to a younger appearance and in some patients can improve their field of vision.	Ranked in Richmond: 1	Ranked in VA: 5	Ranked in US: 203