Profile of John Ayala, Dr

Ayala Plastic Surgery is led by board-certified plastic surgeon John Ayala, MD, FACS, a leading plastic surgeon serving patients in and around the San Antonio community. Considered a top plastic surgeon in the region, Dr. Ayala offers high-quality cosmetic surgery, as well as state-of-the-art non-surgical enhancement, for the face, breasts, body, and skin. While known for possessing the technical capabilities and surgical artistry required to attain natural-looking results, Dr. Ayala is also praised for his outstanding patient care and compassionate bedside manner. With decades of experience and an exclusive focus on aesthetic plastic surgery, Dr. Ayala is well-equipped to help you achieve your cosmetic goals.

Dr. Ayala earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin and later attended the prestigious Baylor College of Medicine from 1987 to 1991, where he achieved his Doctor of Medicine. After graduation, he went on to pursue a general surgery residency and internship at Texas Tech University’s Health Science Center, as well as a three-year plastic surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Throughout the course of both residencies, Dr. Ayala earned the status of Chief Resident. He then completed additional residencies under the tutelage of acclaimed plastic surgeons Dr. David McInnis and Dr. John Bostwick III. With his extensive educational background and high levels of training, Dr. Ayala earned his board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) in 2000 and subsequently went into private practice.

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Procedures of John Ayala, Dr ⁽²³⁾

Procedure	Rank in San Antonio	Rank in TX	Rank 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 San Antonio: 3	Ranked in TX: 116	Ranked in US: 789
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in San Antonio: 1	Ranked in TX: 104	Ranked in US: 969
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 San Antonio: 1	Ranked in TX: 133	Ranked in US: 953
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 San Antonio: 1	Ranked in TX: 46	Ranked in US: 749
Fat Injections Fat injection, transfers fat from areas in which you have excess fat and injects it into areas that may be lacking in volume, such as your face, hands, breasts or buttocks.	Ranked in San Antonio: 3	Ranked in TX: 8	Ranked in US: 260
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in San Antonio: 7	Ranked in TX: 42	Ranked in US: 904
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in San Antonio: 1	Ranked in TX: 22	Ranked in US: 836
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 San Antonio: 5	Ranked in TX: 96	Ranked in US: 562
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in San Antonio: 5	Ranked in TX: 102	Ranked in US: 635
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in San Antonio: 3	Ranked in TX: 73	Ranked in US: 348
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 San Antonio: 1	Ranked in TX: 77	Ranked in US: 902
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in San Antonio: 4	Ranked in TX: 106	Ranked in US: 1054
CoolSculpting CoolSculpting body contouring treatments use cryolipolysis, or fat freezing, to target stubborn areas of fat without surgery.	Ranked in San Antonio: 5	Ranked in TX: 122	Ranked in US: 1529
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 San Antonio: 11	Ranked in TX: 289	Ranked in US: 2451
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 San Antonio: 3	Ranked in TX: 99	Ranked in US: 854
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 San Antonio: 17	Ranked in TX: 258	Ranked in US: 2401
Skin Tightening Skin tightening treatments can firm and tighten excess skin caused by aging or weight loss.	Ranked in San Antonio: 5	Ranked in TX: 97	Ranked in US: 1388
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in San Antonio: 28	Ranked in TX: 454	Ranked in US: 5094
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 San Antonio: 7	Ranked in TX: 152	Ranked in US: 2249
All Resurfacing & Rejuvenation Lasers Laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation removes skin layer by layer with precision, the new skin cells that form during healing give the skin a tighter, younger looking surface.	Ranked in San Antonio: 2	Ranked in TX: 100	Ranked in US: 1880
PRP Injections A PRP injection treatment starts with drawing a patient’s own blood and processing it so only the enriched cells remain.	Ranked in San Antonio: 3	Ranked in TX: 31	Ranked in US: 739
Radiesse Radiesse is an injectable filler that can add fullness or minimize fine lines and wrinkles in the face or hands to restore a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in San Antonio: 4	Ranked in TX: 102	Ranked in US: 1282
Voluma Voluma is more dense and perfect for adding volume to the face; such as for cheek or midface augmentation.	Ranked in San Antonio: 14	Ranked in TX: 88	Ranked in US: 1236