John W. ZinsserJohn W. Zinsser, MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Richmond, VA

John W. Zinsser, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Zinsser Plastic Surgery, Richmond, VA 232265543.04 miles

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About John W. Zinsser, MD

Dr. Zinsser is a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in all aspects of facial, breast and body contouring surgery. One of the main factors in your plastic surgery success is your surgeon. Being certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Zinsser has gone through extensive training, experience, exams and continuous education to obtain and maintain his active status. This certification is not only a symbol, but proof that your surgeon is dedicated to your safety, excellent results and a higher standard of ethics and care. Dr. Zinsser's education began at Southwest Texas State University where he majored in Physiology and Chemistry. He then continued to obtain his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio. He completed his general surgery training at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and his plastic surgery fellowship at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Zinsser has been in practice here in Richmond since 1998, and has hospital privileges at all of the Bon Secours and HCA hospitals in and around the metropolitan area of Richmond.

Professional Title

MD

Top Procedures

  • Abdominoplasty
  • Acne Scar Treatment: Dermabrasion
  • Acne Treatment
  • Arm Lift
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Breast Augmentation (Augmentation Mammaplasty)
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)
  • Brow Lift
  • Butt Lift
  • Calf Implant
  • Cervicoplasty
  • Chemical Peels
  • Chin Surgery (Mentoplasty)
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermaplaning
  • Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
  • Facelift
  • HydraFacial®
  • Intense Pulsed Light
  • JetPeel™ Facial
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Liposuction
  • Male Breast Reduction
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Microneedling
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Neck Lift
  • Rhinoplasty
  • SculpSure®
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
  • Vaginal Rejuvenation
  • Waxing

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Board Certifications

  • Other

Years of Experience

28 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: Texas State University-San Marcos
  • Graduate School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
  • Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Fellowship in General Plastic Surgery

Languages

  • English

Social

Offerings & Procedures Performed by John W. Zinsser, MD

  • Face

  • Skin

  • Body

  • Eyes

Face Procedures addressed by John W. Zinsser, MD

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Location

Credentials

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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