John  AyalaJohn Ayala, MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery San Antonio, TX

John Ayala, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Ayala Plastic Surgery, San Antonio, TX 782296741.02 miles

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About John Ayala, MD

Ayala Plastic Surgery is led by board-certified plastic surgeon John Ayala, MD, FACS, a leading plastic surgeon serving patients in and around the San Antonio community. Considered a top plastic surgeon in the region, Dr. Ayala offers high-quality cosmetic surgery, as well as state-of-the-art non-surgical enhancement, for the face, breasts, body, and skin. While known for possessing the technical capabilities and surgical artistry required to attain natural-looking results, Dr. Ayala is also praised for his outstanding patient care and compassionate bedside manner. With decades of experience and an exclusive focus on aesthetic plastic surgery, Dr. Ayala is well-equipped to help you achieve your cosmetic goals. Dr. Ayala earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin and later attended the prestigious Baylor College of Medicine from 1987 to 1991, where he achieved his Doctor of Medicine. After graduation, he went on to pursue a general surgery residency and internship at Texas Tech University’s Health Science Center, as well as a three-year plastic surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Throughout the course of both residencies, Dr. Ayala earned the status of Chief Resident. He then completed additional residencies under the tutelage of acclaimed plastic surgeons Dr. David McInnis and Dr. John Bostwick III. With his extensive educational background and high levels of training, Dr. Ayala earned his board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) in 2000 and subsequently went into private practice.

Professional Title

MD, FACS

Top Procedures

  • Abdominoplasty
  • Arm Lift
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Breast Augmentation (Augmentation Mammaplasty)
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)
  • Brow Lift
  • Endoscopic Brow Lift
  • Facelift
  • Labiaplasty
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Years of Experience

27 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: The University of Texas at Austin
  • Graduate School: Baylor College of Medicine
  • Residency: Texas Tech University Health Science Center

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

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

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