Effie P. PolitisEffie P. Politis, MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Tampa, FL

Effie P. Politis, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Politis Plastic Surgery, Tampa, FL 336075769.21 miles

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About Effie P. Politis, MD

Effie Pappas Politis, MD, FACS, brings both skill and a personalized approach to the care of her plastic surgery patients. She is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. A graduate of the University of Florida College of Medicine, Dr. Pappas Politis trained under some of the country’s leading and most innovative experts in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Following graduation from medical school, she attended one of the few fully integrated plastic surgery training programs in the country, studying under Dr. David J. Smith, previous Chair and former Director of the prestigious American Board Plastic Surgery. Dr. Pappas Politis is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Having a long-standing love for and training in the arts, Dr. Pappas Politis has blended her two passions into a plastic surgery practice that provides the very best in care and experience. She specializes in all areas of surgical enhancements, such as breast augmentation, body contouring and complete facial rejuvenation, including very latest nonsurgical injunction in body Botox & fillers.

Professional Title

MD, FACS

Top Procedures

  • Arm Lift
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Botox
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Breast Augmentation (Augmentation Mammaplasty)
  • Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
  • Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)
  • Brow Lift
  • Calf Augmentation
  • Calf Implant
  • Cervicoplasty
  • Chemical Peels
  • Chin Augmentation
  • Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
  • Facelift
  • Hair Removal
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Inverted Nipple Repair
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Lip Augmentation and Injections
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Reduction Surgery
  • Liposuction
  • Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia Surgery)
  • Mid-Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mini-Facelift
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Reduction
  • Pectoral Implants
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Years of Experience

15 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: University of Florida
  • Graduate School: University of Florida College of Medicine
  • Residency: University of South Florida

Languages

  • Greek
  • English

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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