About Ross M. Blagg, MD

Few board-certified plastic surgeons in Austin, San Antonio, and the Southwest have the varied background, impressive credentials, and genuine compassion that Dr. Ross Blagg brings to Synergy Plastic Surgery and our patients. He has specialized training in cosmetic procedures, reconstructive surgery, and body contouring after massive weight loss. His passion is helping patients like you on their surgical journeys. The ability to merge art and function is what drove Dr. Blagg to pursue a career in plastic surgery. After graduating medical school with honors, Dr. Blagg completed his combined surgery and plastic surgery residency at The University of Utah. Here, he focused much of his training on cosmetic procedures including body contouring after massive weight loss. After residency, Dr. Blagg completed a 1-year facial plastic surgery fellowship program while also continuing his plastic surgery practice at The University of Utah Hospital and the Veteran's Administration hospital in Salt Lake City. During this time, he worked with both plastic surgery residents and medical students and gained wide exposure in pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as craniofacial surgery. Dr. Blagg enjoys working with a wide variety of plastic surgery patients, including those seeking cosmetic enhancements, people who have undergone massive weight loss, transgender patients, and pediatric patients. He loves playing such an active role in his patients' journeys to a better quality of life. Dr. Blagg has traveled extensively and has performed surgical missions in both Haiti and Guatemala. In 2013, he founded Humanitarian Plastic Surgery, an organization that works to coordinate reconstructive surgical procedures for those in need who live in countries where care is limited. Dr. Blagg enjoys listening to patients and developing plans based on their needs. He understands that beauty is subjective, and he enjoys helping patients live more fulfilling lives on their own terms. His patients frequently comment on his kind bedside manner as well as his attention to surgical detail. Outside of the office, Dr. Blagg is an avid adventure traveler and shark conservationist. He enjoys any activities that bring him to the mountains or the ocean.