Profile of Arun Rao, Dr

Dr. Arun Rao, a board-certified and acclaimed plastic surgeon, founded Rao Plastic Surgery in Tucson, AZ in 2012. Dr. Rao prides himself on his warm and inviting demeanor. He is a highly skilled surgeon who instills comfort and confidence in individuals of all ages under his care. Dr. Rao dedicates the necessary time to comprehensively understand his patients’ cosmetic aspirations. He creates a personalized treatment plans for each client, addressing their individual bodies and specific needs. Driven by his unwavering commitment to excellence, Dr. Rao has earned the esteemed Castle Connolly Top Doctors award—an accolade bestowed only upon those recognized by their peers for their exceptional expertise. Dr. Rao’s exceptional skills have garnered recognition beyond this prestigious award. Tucson Lifestyle magazine has consistently honored him as one of the Top Plastic Surgeons in Tucson, a title he has held from 2016 to 2023. Additionally, he has been consistently acknowledged as the Favorite Plastic Surgeon in the Readers’ Choice Poll by the Arizona Daily Star, earning this distinction from 2017 to 2023. These accolades underscore Dr. Rao’s dedication to delivering outstanding care and results to his valued patients.

Dr. Rao’s extensive education and career journey have enabled him to develop and refine a remarkable array of aesthetic techniques that seamlessly blend his artistic and technical abilities. His years of rigorous training alongside top plastic surgeons in the field have provided him with a deep and comprehensive understanding of plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Regardless of your area of your aesthetic concern, Dr. Rao has the expertise to help you achieve your cosmetic goals.

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Procedures of Arun Rao, Dr ⁽¹⁵⁾

Procedure	Rank in Tucson	Rank in AZ	Rank in US
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Tucson: 13	Ranked in AZ: 113	Ranked in US: 1529
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Tucson: 8	Ranked in AZ: 63	Ranked in US: 2275
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Tucson: 8	Ranked in AZ: 45	Ranked in US: 2064
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 Tucson: 4	Ranked in AZ: 15	Ranked in US: 1390
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Tucson: 13	Ranked in AZ: 91	Ranked in US: 2320
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 Tucson: 6	Ranked in AZ: 51	Ranked in US: 1955
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 Tucson: 8	Ranked in AZ: 40	Ranked in US: 2332
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 Tucson: 2	Ranked in AZ: 21	Ranked in US: 1653
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 Tucson: 5	Ranked in AZ: 42	Ranked in US: 1024
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 Tucson: 4	Ranked in AZ: 26	Ranked in US: 1842
CoolSculpting CoolSculpting body contouring treatments use cryolipolysis, or fat freezing, to target stubborn areas of fat without surgery.	Ranked in Tucson: 6	Ranked in AZ: 34	Ranked in US: 453
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 Tucson: 7	Ranked in AZ: 36	Ranked in US: 2149
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 Tucson: 2	Ranked in AZ: 57	Ranked in US: 764
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 Tucson: 21	Ranked in AZ: 88	Ranked in US: 1290
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 Tucson: 7	Ranked in AZ: 36	Ranked in US: 2149