About Dr. Magassy

Dr. Csaba L. Magassy is the best-known and most highly regarded plastic surgeon in the Washington area. His practice of cosmetics has attracted patients from all over the world. Dr. Magassy's well-deserved reputation is of an outstanding ability to combine the discipline of the surgical science with the practiced judgment and aesthetic perception so necessary to excel as the premier plastic surgeon.

Dr. Magassy has helped thousands of people reach their cosmetic goals. He has performed every cosmetic surgical procedure many times over, and brings to each patient the ability to discuss and fully explain all the options possible to reach the desired result. The choice of a technique and how far to take a procedure, is yours. How reassuring it is to know that this doctor can offer solid advice based on more than twenty years of experience in bringing beauty to nature. Together, you and he can make the decision of what procedure and how much change should be used to achieve the balanced, pleasing effect that reflects nature's most beautiful work.

MD, FACS; Diplomate, ABPS; Member, LSNA. Originally from Hungary, Dr. Magassy received his medical training in the United States. He completed his residency in surgery at the Washington Hospital Center, and in plastic surgery at the University of California, San Francisco.

• MD, Medical Doctor.
• FACS: Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, an honor reserved only for the most distinguished surgeons.
• Diplomate, ABPS: Board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (the most meaningful certification for a plastic surgeon.
• Member, LSNA: Lipoplasty Society of North America. Members are required to participate in continuing education to remain current in this fast-evolving area of cosmetic surgery.
• Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at George Washington University Medical Center and Georgetown University. In addition, he is an attending surgeon at Washington Hospital Center and Fairfax Hospital, and holds privileges at Suburban Hospital and Sibley Hospital.

When comparing plastic surgeons, it's important to know that all "certification" credentials are not equal. It is theoretically possible for any doctor- including one with virtually no surgical experience- to obtain a "board certification" in cosmetic surgery in a short period of time. By contrast, certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery requires a physician to complete residencies in both general and plastic surgery, practice plastic surgery for at least seven years, pass exhaustive written and oral examinations, and adhere to a strict code of ethics. In fact, ABPS is the only certifying board for plastic surgery recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties, the organization supported by the American Medical Association to certify specialists. ABPS certification is a credential with meaning.

Other achievements:

• Selected as one of "America's Top Plastic Surgeons" and "America's Top Surgeons" by the Consumers' Research Council of America
• Honored as 2006 Alumni of the Year by the University of California, San Francisco
• Recognized as one of the "Top Doctors" by the Washingtonian Magazine
• Selected as one of the "Best Doctors in America" by Best Doctors, Inc.