Profile of Edward Farrior, Dr

For Dr. Edward Farrior, helping people is a family tradition. Dr. Farrior comes from six generations of surgeons. He proudly continues that legacy by providing his expertise to Tampa plastic surgery patients, whether that is helping erase the scars of abuse or helping preserve their natural beauty. For more than 20 years, Castle Connolly has named Dr. Farrior one of “America’s Top Doctors” for his compassion, experience, and sound judgment.

Dr. Farrior believes the role of a surgeon is to educate as well as operate. This calling to serve and improve lives led Dr. Farrior to improve how plastic surgery is practiced throughout the world. In 2013, Dr. Farrior served as president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (the world’s largest specialty association for facial plastic surgery). He continues to pass on his considerable knowledge and experience through one of the nation’s most prestigious fellowship programs, sponsored by the AAFPRS.

Most importantly, Dr. Farrior believes in his patients. As an educator and a board-certified plastic surgeon, he provides more than just expert surgery or consultation. He helps his patients truly understand their bodies and how the procedures they consider can affect them. By empowering his patients, Dr. Farrior helps them be a part of their surgical plan. This improves the patient experience by helping sync patient expectations with their results.

Procedures of Edward Farrior, Dr ⁽¹²⁾

Procedure	Rank in Tampa	Rank in FL	Rank in US
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 Tampa: 5	Ranked in FL: 10	Ranked in US: 1216
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 Tampa: 8	Ranked in FL: 67	Ranked in US: 1556
Ear Pinning Cosmetic ear surgery is a type of plastic and reconstructive surgery that can improve the size, shape, or position of the outer ear by reshaping the cartilage.	Ranked in Tampa: 2	Ranked in FL: 17	Ranked in US: 704
Fractional Resurfacing During ablative fractional laser resurfacing, an intense beam of light energy is directed at your skin.	Ranked in Tampa: 2	Ranked in FL: 2	Ranked in US: 66
Buccal Fat Pad Removal (Cheek Narrowing) Buccal fat pad removal, also known as cheek fat removal or buccal lipectomy, is a surgery that removes excess fat pads from the cheeks to create a more contoured facial appearance. It is generally used to reduce chubby cheeks (“chipmunk cheeks”) that can be due to genetics or weight gain.	Ranked in Tampa: 4	Ranked in FL: 13	Ranked in US: 104
Facial Fat Transfer An injection procedure where fat is harvested from the abdomen using liposuction, purifying it, and then injecting it into the target areas of the face to create fullness and a younger appearance.	Ranked in Tampa: 2	Ranked in FL: 2	Ranked in US: 451
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Tampa: 22	Ranked in FL: 271	Ranked in US: 4548
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 Tampa: 7	Ranked in FL: 130	Ranked in US: 1182
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Tampa: 7	Ranked in FL: 102	Ranked in US: 1048
Restylane The Restylane product line of injectable fillers temporarily adds volume to plump lips, lift cheeks, smooth wrinkles, fill in scars and under-eye hollows, and rejuvenate aging hands.	Ranked in Tampa: 13	Ranked in FL: 145	Ranked in US: 2084
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Intense pulsed light is a versatile treatment that can improve a range of skin conditions.	Ranked in Tampa: 2	Ranked in FL: 35	Ranked in US: 421
Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy is an in-office treatment for spider veins, the thin red or purple veins on the skin’s surface.	Ranked in Tampa: 4	Ranked in FL: 43	Ranked in US: 640