As a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Halaas brings 19 years of surgical experience to the table, having performed 1200 “Local” Facelifts with the highest satisfaction rate and lowest complication rate on the East Coast. Beyond her impressive success rate as a facial plastic surgeon, her pivotal studies into EmSculpt and EmSculpt Neo resulted in important discoveries around the death of fat cells and the growth of muscle cells. And in 2021, Dr. Halaas was elected Chairperson of her society’s (AAFPRS) Emerging Trends and Technology.

Recognized and respected in the field of facial plastic surgery

Dr. Halaas has been recognized for her expertise in the area of facial plastic surgery. Double board-certified in the most selective field by the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, she is now the number one female facial plastic surgeon and hair restoration on the East Coast and also lectures and teaches others in order to improve the field of aesthetics for her patients and fellow doctors. Her ability to listen to a patient’s desires, her aesthetic eye from years of study as an art historian, her meticulous attention to detail, and her compassion are what sets her apart in her facial procedures.

Committed to Going Above and Beyond

Dr. Halaas brings a uniquely extensive understanding and application of next-generation technology to her practice, enabling her to optimize her surgical performance and the results it creates, in a truly scientific, efficacious, and holistic approach to her work. In addition to her extensive training and experience, Dr. Halaas is also recognized as an outstanding educator in her field, frequently calling upon her wide breadth of understanding in science and technology to elevate the work of other physicians.

Recognized by patients as a trusted professional

Dr. Halaas has dedicated the past 19 years to offering her patients the very best in surgical and aesthetic care in facial plastic surgery and hair restoration. She works closely from a personal and aesthetic perspective in order to truly understand what the patient wants to achieve, and her honesty and empathy always come across.

She brings the absolute best to her patients without compromising safety or humanity, treating each individual as family or a friend. This is how she has successfully grown her practice — her patients have been so happy and satisfied that they refer her to others, and it grows from there. Her patients are her priority: she will work with any budget to help a patient get the treatment he or she needs so that they will gain recognition for their cosmetic improvements.

I felt very comfortable with Dr. Halaas and liked how she addressed all of my concerns and options. Felt like I was in good hands and calm. Happy client! Glad to see this office is client-focused.

Tara A. K.

Impressive Facts, Honors, and Recognition

Take a look at some of the many ways Dr. Halaas has been recognized for her commitment to surgical excellence over the years.

  • Dr. Halaas brings 19 years of surgical experience to the table.
  • Having performed over 1200 “Local” Facelifts, Dr. Halaas boasts the highest satisfaction rate and lowest complication rate on the East Coast.
  • She is one of the original master trainers of other physicians for Sculptra, one of the market’s leading dermal fillers.
  • As a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Halaas has performed 16 times the national average of blepharoplasty procedures, according to Allergan.
  • Dr. Halaas’ pivotal studies into EmSculpt and EmSculpt Neo resulted in important discoveries around the death of fat cells and the growth of muscle cells.
  • In 2021, Dr. Halaas was elected Chairperson of her society’s (AAFPRS) Emerging Trends and Technology.
  • She is recognized as a Key Opinion Leader and member of the Medical Advisory Board for NeoGraft.
  • Dr. Halaas is an Aeditor and on the Advisory Board for AEDIT. 

Dr. Halaas in the Media

In addition to her frequent recognition within the scientific community, Dr. Halaas is routinely sought out to share her expertise with the general public. Over the years, she’s been honored to have been featured on channels like Telemundo, Univision, and MegaTV, in addition to being featured on the pages of periodicals like Vogue and Allure.

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