Louis P. Bucky, MD, FACS
Award-Winning, World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon
Premiere Destination for Finest Injectables & Skin Care
Traditional Training, Advanced Techniques, Outstanding Results
Why Choose
Dr. Bucky?
Dr. Bucky is an Expert Surgeon
- Dr. Bucky performs over 1,000 face, breast, and body procedures each year.
- Dr. Bucky has annually been recognized as a top doctor in both Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors and Philadelphia Magazine Top Doc’s edition since 1999.
- Dr. Bucky is always “on call” for all patient concerns and calls.
- He utilizes only Board Certified Anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in the Operating Room.
- He is considered a regional and national leader in face, breast, and body plastic surgery and lectures around the world.
- Dr. Bucky utilizes the latest technology for clear pre-operative evaluation, intra-operative precision, and post-operative recovery.
Dr. Bucky is an internationally recognized top plastic surgeon for over 25 years!
Education and Experience
Dr. Louis P. Bucky earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, followed by general and plastic surgery residencies at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. He then completed a Fellowship in Breast Cancer Reconstruction at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, as well as a Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery at Miami Children’s Hospital. While participating in each fellowship program, Dr. Bucky earned regional and national honors in both cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery as he continued to pursue the most advanced training available. He is a Clinical Professor of Surgery in the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
Board Certification and Affiliations
Dr. Bucky is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Bucky is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons (NSPS)—of which he is also past president—and the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS). He is a past chairman of the Perspectives and Advancements of Plastic Surgery Symposium, which is sponsored by the Plastic Surgery Education Foundation. Additionally, Dr. Bucky is chairman of the Allergan Breast Aesthetics Executive Council, which is an advisory board comprised of ten elite and nationally recognized leaders in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery.
Honored Among America’s Best Plastic Surgeons
For the third consecutive year, Dr. Louis Bucky has earned a place on Newsweek’s “America’s Best Plastic Surgeons” list, recognized across five categories.
Out of 7,000+ Plastic Surgeons Across the Country,
Dr. Bucky Ranked:
- Breast Augmentation – 7th
- Facelift Surgery – 12th
- Eyelid Surgery – 19th
- Liposuction – 22nd
- Rhinoplasty – 27th
This national recognition underscores his dedication to delivering exceptional outcomes in cosmetic surgery and reinforces his reputation as one of the nation’s leading plastic surgeons. Dr. Bucky’s consistent ranking on this prestigious list highlights his commitment to excellence, precision, and patient care that continues to set him apart in the field.
Philadelphia Top Doc Consecutively Since 1999
In addition to his education, fellowships, residencies and certifications, the fact that Dr. Bucky performs more than 1,000 cosmetic procedures (including breast augmentation, facelift surgery, Mommy Makeovers, etc.) each year further attests to his expertise. He remains strictly dedicated to helping patients achieve their goals and maintains a reputation built on outstanding patient care and exceptional surgical skills. Dr. Bucky has been named Plastic Surgery’s “Top Doc” in Philadelphia Magazine consecutively since 1999. Dr. Bucky has also been recognized by Castle Connolly, which publishes a resource for “America’s Top Doctors” in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
Scientific Research and Publication
In response to his in-depth research concerning facial aging, Dr. Bucky has developed techniques to enhance a patient’s natural aesthetic following a cosmetic procedure. He was recently filmed performing a live surgical procedure by the National Cosmetic Network to help educate fellow surgeons on these techniques. In addition to his role as educator, Dr. Bucky has co-authored over 100 publications in prestigious industry journals, and received a number of honors for his research in melanoma, breast reconstruction and fat transplantation. His research has been featured on a number of platforms, including Good Morning America, CNN, Fox News, CBS News, MAMM Magazine, and many more.
Click here to view Dr. Bucky’s CV.
Sept 2023 – “OR Setup & Efficiency: Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls.” The Aesthetic Society Facial and Rhinoplasty Symposium/Experienced Insights in Breast and Body Contouring. Scottsdale, AZ.
Sept 2023 – “Keynote: It is all about the Consult- Efficiency & Execution.” The Aesthetic Society Facial and Rhinoplasty Symposium/Experienced Insights in Breast and Body Contouring. Scottsdale, AZ.
Jan 2023 – “Success in Facelift Consultation- Step by Step.” The Aesthetic Society Facial and Rhinoplasty Symposium. Las Vegas, NV.
Jan 2022 – “Composite Breast Augmentation”– Live Surgery, The Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium. Atlanta, GA
June 2021 – “Founders Lecture- Innovation in Plastic Surgery, a Personal Journey.” Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, Philadelphia, PA.
May 2021 – “Facelift/Facial Rejuvenation.” American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Miami, FL.
Dec 2020 – “Large Volume Fat Grafting to the Neck, Regeneration and Rejuvenation.” 11th International Conference on Regenerative Surgery. Virtual Conference
Dec 2019 – “Managing Complications of Breast Surgery.” The Florida Plastic Surgery Forum. Palm Beach, FL.
Nov 2019 – “Facelift- New Thoughts on an Old Operation.” ASAPS Visiting Professor, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Galveston, TX
Nov 2019 – “Networking with Residents- Q&A on Private Practice.” ASAPS Visiting Professor, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Galveston, TX
Nov 2019 – “Managing Complications of the Breast.” ASAPS Visiting Professor, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Galveston, TX
Nov 2019 – “Open Q&A with the Residents.” ASAPS Visiting Professor, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Galveston, TX
Nov 2019 – “Facial Aesthetic Surgery.” ASAPS Visiting Professor, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Galveston, TX
Nov 2019 – “Fat Grafting to the Breast.” ASAPS Visiting Professor, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Galveston, TX
May 2019 – “The Modern Facelift: Facilitating Great Results.” ASAPS Visiting Professor, Northwestern University. Chicago, IL.
May 2019 – “Fat Grafting to the Breast.” ASAPS Visiting Professor, Northwestern University. Chicago, IL.
May 2019 – “Mastopexy- Making it more Predictable.” ASAPS Visiting Professor, Northwestern University. Chicago, IL.
May 2019 – “Managing Complications in Breast Surgery.” ASAPS Visiting Professor, Northwestern University. Chicago, IL.
May 2019 – “Challenging Cases in Revision Breast Implant Surgery.” The Aesthetic Meeting. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. New Orleans, LA.
April 2018 – “Challenging Cases in Revision Breast Implant Surgery.” The Aesthetic Meeting. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. New York, NY.
Dec 2017 – “Fat Grafting Update: How My Techniques Have Changed.” Florida Plastic Surgery Forum. Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. Palm Beach, FL.
Dec 2017 – “Facelift- Personal Technique.” Florida Plastic Surgery Forum. Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. Palm Beach, FL.
May 2017 – “Innovation in facelift surgery- a patient and physician centric operation.” Dr. Donald H. Lalonde Plastic Surgery Education Day, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS.
May 2017 – “Managing Complications in Breast Surgery.” Dr. Donald H. Lalonde Plastic Surgery Education Day, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS.
May 2017 – “What you’d like to know about fat grafting to the breast.” Dr. Donald H. Lalonde Plastic Surgery Education Day, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS.
Mar 2017 – “Managing Complications in the Breast Augmentation Patient.” Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons Spring Workshop. New York, NY.
Jan 2017 – “Complications of Fat Grafting.” American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Las Vegas Facial & Rhinoplasty Symposium. Las Vegas, NV.
Jan 2017 – “Technique of SMAS Dissection.” American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Las Vegas Facial & Rhinoplasty Symposium. Las Vegas, NV.
Jan 2017 – “Tumescent Infiltration with Blunt Undermining.” American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Las Vegas Facial & Rhinoplasty Symposium. Las Vegas, NV.
Jan 2017 – “Transconjuctival Fat Removal, Skin Pinch and Laser: Low Risk, Short Recovery, Dependable Results.” American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Las Vegas Facial &
Rhinoplasty Symposium. Las Vegas, NV.
Nov 2016 – “Innovation in Plastic Surgery: The Maxwell Effect.” The Maxwell Innovation Symposium. Nashville, TN.
Oct 2016 – “Eugene Courtiss Memorial Lecture: Innovation and Balance in Plastic Surgery: Lessons from Gene Courtiss” NESPS Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD
April 2016 – “Boardroom Breakouts: Challenging Cases in Revision Breast Surgery. The Aesthetic Meeting. The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV
Dec 2015 – “Innovation in Facelift Surgery- Repurposing and Resequencing for Improved Results.” Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. Boca Raton, FL.
Dec 2015 – “Current Considerations of Fat Grafting to the Breast in 2016.” Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. Boca Raton, FL.
Oct 2015 – “Revision Breast Reconstruction with Large Volume Fat Grafting.” Sao Paulo Breast Symposium, Sao Paulo,
Brazil.
Oct 2015 – “Simultaneous Implant Exchange with Large Volume Fat Grafting.” Sao Paulo Breast Symposium, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Oct 2015 – “Large Volume Fat Grafting for Pain.” Sao Paulo Breast Symposium, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Oct 2015 – “Salvage Breast Augmentation with Large Volume Fat Grafting.” Sao Paulo Breast Symposium, Sao Paulo,
Brazil.
Oct 2015 – “Augmentation Pexy using Large Volume Fat Grafting.” Sao Paulo Breast Symposium, Sao Paulo, Brazil
May 2015 – “Large Volume Fat Grafting to the Breast: Things you ought to know.” Illinois Society of Plastic Surgery. Chicago, IL.
Mar 2015 – “Large Volume Fat Grafting for Augmentation Mastopexy.” Plastic Surgery at the Red Sea. Eilat, Israel.
Mar 2015 – “Management of the Jawline ‘An End of the Tug of War.” Plastic Surgery at the Red Sea. Eilat, Israel.
Mar 2015 – “Large Volume Fat Grafting in Revision Breast Surgery.” Plastic Surgery at the Red Sea. Eilat, Israel.
Feb. 2015 – Live Surgery performed by invitation at the Baker Gordon Symposium, Tumescent Face Lift. Miami, FL.
Feb 2015 – “The Tumescent Face Lift- Combining Simplicity with Surgical Control.” Baker Gordon Symposium. Miami, FL.
Feb 2015 – “Why I Rarely Open the Neck; Establishing Contour Without Platysmaplasty.” Baker Gordon Symposium. Miami, FL.
Jan 2015 – “2014 Breast Surgery Symposium Live Results: Simultaneous Implant Removal and Fat Grafting.” SESPRS 2015 Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium. Atlanta, GA.
Oct 2014 – “Mini Symposium: Breast Reduction/Mastopexy Part 2- Augmentation Mastopexy Using Fat.” The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Chicago, IL.
Oct 2014 – “Mini Symposium: Facial Rejuvenation Part 2: Facelift and Facial Rejuvenation- What Really Works the Best and What I No Longer Do.” The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Chicago, IL.
Sept 2014 – Filmed Surgery “Breast explant and reimplantation with fat grafting.” Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting. Toronto, ON.
Sept 2014 – “The Role of Large Volume Fat Grafting in Aesthetic Breast Surgery- Where are We?” Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting. Toronto, ON.
June 2014 – “Facial Rejuvenation Surgery- Tumescent Facelift without Submental Incision.” Beauty Through Science. Stockholm, Sweden
June 2014 – “Difficult Cases and how to Deal with them.” Beauty Through Science. Stockholm, Sweden
June 2014 – “The BTS Cup: USA vs. Europe, team USA.” Beauty Through Science. Stockholm, Sweden
June 2014 – “Secondary Breast Augmentation- Subglandular and Submuscular site change.” Beauty Through Science. Stockholm, Sweden
June 2014 – “Case Debate- Facial Rejuvenation.” Beauty Through Science. Stockholm, Sweden
June 2014 – “Breast Augmentation with implants and fat- indications and techniques.” Beauty Through Science. Stockholm, Sweden
June 2014 – “Aesthetic Facial Surgery: Extended SMAS Rhytidectomy.” Dueling Perspectives in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Washington, DC
June 2014 – “Aesthetic Facial Surgery: Face II panel moderator.” Dueling Perspectives in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Washington, DC
June 2014 – “Aesthetic Facial Surgery: Vertical Platysmaplasty (without submental surgery).” Dueling Perspectives in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Washington, DC
June 2014 – “Aesthetic Facial Surgery: Nose panel moderator.” Dueling Perspectives in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Washington, DC
June 2014 – “Fat Grafting: Technical Principles I.” Dueling Perspectives in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Washington, DC
June 2014 – “Incisions in Breast Augmentation: Inframammary.” Dueling Perspectives in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Washington, DC
June 2014 – “Device Selection in Breast Augmentation: Smooth Surface Devices: Saline and Silicone Gel.” Dueling Perspectives in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Washington, DC
June 2014 – “Revision Breast Augmentation, Moderator.” Dueling Perspectives in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Washington, DC
June 2014 – “Aesthetic Facial Surgery: Orbit: Pinch Blepharoplasty without Lateral Support.” Dueling Perspectives in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. Washington, DC
February 2014 – “Long Term Solutions in Reoperative Breast Augmentation.” Baker Gordon Symposium. Miami, FL
February 2014 – Live Surgery performed by invitation at the Baker Gordon Symposium, Large Volume Fat Grafting to Bilateral Breasts using Brava. Miami, FL.
February 2014 – “Combining Autologous Fat Grafting with Implant Replacement in the Secondary Breast Augmentation Patient.” Baker Gordon Symposium. Miami, FL
February 2014 – “Large Volume Fat Grafting for Revision Breast Surgery.” Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium. Atlanta, GA
February 2014 – “Augmentation Mastopexy Using Large Volume Fat Grafting.” Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium. Atlanta, GA
February 2014 – “Fat Grafting for Augmentation and for Treatment of Pain after Augmentation.” Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium. Atlanta, GA
January 2014 – Live Surgery performed by invitation at the Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium, Simultaneous Implant Exchange with Fat Grafting. Atlanta, GA
November 2013 – “Facial Aesthetics- How my Techniques have evolved.” Multi-Specialty Plastic Surgery Symposium and the Bernard G. Sarnat, MD Lectureship. Los Angeles, CA
November 2013 – “Controversies and Complications in Fat Grafting for the Face and Breast.” Multi-Specialty Plastic Surgery Symposium and the Bernard G. Sarnat, MD Lectureship. Los Angeles, CA
November 2013 – “Large Volume Fat Grafting: Where are we now?” Multi-Specialty Plastic Surgery Symposium and the Bernard G. Sarnat, MD Lectureship. Los Angeles, CA
November 2013 – “Large Volume Fat Grafting for Revision Breast Surgery.” Multi-Specialty Plastic Surgery Symposium and the Bernard G. Sarnat, MD Lectureship. Los Angeles, CA
November 2013 –
“Fat Grafting to Breast: Myth or Reality.” Multi-Specialty Plastic Surgery Symposium and the Bernard G. Sarnat, MD Lectureship. Los Angeles, CA
October 2013 – “Cosmetic Session Module: Breast Augmentation- Strategies for Managing Breast Asymmetry.” American Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Diego, CA
May 2013 – “Update on 3D Imaging and the Place for Group Consultation” Beauty Through Science. Stockholm, Sweden
May 2013 – “Pain after Brest Augmentation, Management with Large Volume Fat Grafting” Beauty Through Science. Stockholm, Sweden
February 2013 – “Small Volume vs. Large Volume Fat Grafting: Indications and Applications” The International Fat Grafting Forum.Las Vegas, NV
February 2013 – “Large Volume Fat Grafting for Revision Breast Reconstruction” The International Fat Grafting Forum. Las Vegas, NV
January 2013 – “3D Imaging: Enhancing the Breast Consultation” Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium. Atlanta, GA
November 2012 – “Surgical Rejuvenation of the Lower Face” Comprehensive Facial Reconstruction Meeting, University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA
November 2012 – “Achieving Consistent Results with Facelifting” Resident Grand Rounds, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA
September 2012 – “Beauty Through the Ages” Looking Good Then and Now Luncheon, Penn Museum. Philadelphia, PA
May 2012 – “Effective, Efficient, Patient Friendly Facelifting Using SMAS, Fat and Tumescent Technique.” The Aesthetic Meeting 2012. Vancouver, BC, Canada
April 2012 – “Beauty Through the Ages: Cosmetics: Vanity Fare – Looking Good Then and Now.” Penn Museum Lecture Series
April 2012 – “Revision of the Alloplastic Reconstruction” Toronto Breast Surgery Symposium. Toronto, ON, Canada
April 2012 – “The Art of the Deal: Aesthetic breast Consultation and the Use of 3D Imaging” Toronto Breast Surgery Symposium.
September 2011 – “Current Concepts in Fat Grafting.” American Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Denver, CO.
September 2011 – “Controversies and Complications in Fat Grafting for the Face and Breast.” American Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Denver, CO.
July 2011 – “Optimizing The Use of Ancillary Services in a Plastic Surgery Practice” Allergan Academy Apex Meeting. Chicago, IL.
May 2011 – “Facelifting in 2011- Modifying Traditional Techniques for Contemporary Expectations” Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.
May 2011 – “Reconstruction of Border Zone Defects with Fat” Boston Breast Workshop at The Harvard Club, Boston, MA.
May 2011 – “Facelifting in 2011- Modifying Traditional Techniques for Contemporary Expectations” The Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists Meeting, Boston, MA.
May 2011 – “One Step Ahead Program: Advances in Reconstructive Surgery” One Step Ahead Program at the Joan Karnell Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.
Apr 2011 – “Facelifting in 2011- Modifying Traditional Techniques for Contemporary Expectations” ACS New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Princeton, NJ.
Apr 2011 – “New Concepts in Breast Reconstruction: the Role of Fat Transplantation” The Eastern Surgical Society Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
Oct 2010 – “50 in 5 Reducing Complications & Achieving Excellence in Breast Augmentation” Allergan Academy at Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Washington, DC
Oct 2010 – “Fat Grafting in Breast Surgery” The American Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting 2010, Toronto, Ontario
July 2010 – “50 in 5 Reducing Complications & Achieving Excellence in Breast Augmentation” Allergan Academy, New York, NY
June 2010 – “Fat Grafting” 5th Annual Whitaker Lectureship, Philadelphia, PA
Jan 2010 – “Fat Transfer for Breast Augmentation” Lecture and Live Surgery with D. Delvecchio, Georgia Breast Symposium 2010, Atlanta, GA
For more information on Dr. Bucky’s presentations and qualifications, view his curriculum vitae.
Dr. Bucky has been selected by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons, for the third consecutive year, ranked in all 5 categories!
For the 24th consecutive year, Dr. Bucky has been selected by Philadelphia Magazine as a “Top Doctor”!
Dr. Bucky selected as Best for Breasts in goop’s Guide to Cosmetic Surgeons.
Contact Our Practice
Dr. Bucky has offices in Philadelphia (Washington Square and Rittenhouse Square) and Ardmore, and performs surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital and the University of Pennsylvania’s Tuttleman Surgery Center. For more information on the wide range of procedures, both surgical and nonsurgical, performed at Dr. Bucky’s practice, please peruse our website, or contact our offices today. If you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Bucky, we will be happy to help you set up an appointment. Dr. Bucky looks forward to helping you achieve your goals with beautiful results.
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