Meet Dr. Higgins
Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Fellowship: 1-year Advanced Aesthetic, ASAPS Certified, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Residency: 6-year Integrated Plastic Surgery, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI
Fellow: American College of Surgeons
Dr. Terry Higgins is a founding partner of Plastic Surgery Vegas and is board-certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Combining exceptional skills and over 20 years of surgical experience with an easy-going demeanor, he quickly puts patients at ease. His meticulous approach and his dedication to delivering natural-looking results ensures patients achieve and frequently exceed their aesthetic goals.
Skills and Specialties
Dr. Higgins is renowned for his expertise in facial surgery including facelift, necklift, browlift, eyelid surgery and liplift, plus non-invasive treatments such as Botox and fillers. He is equally recognized for breast and body surgery including makeover surgery after pregnancy and weight loss. He tailors his approach to meet the needs of each patient, paying special attention to individual lifestyles, medical history and long-term goals for a beautiful, functional result.
Education and Training
Dr. Higgins impresses both patients and peers. His dedication to excellence and research is seen in his daily practice. After being named the Most Outstanding Medical Student at the University of Texas where he earned his medical degree, Dr. Higgins went on to complete general surgery and plastic surgery training through Michigan State University. He garnered both regional and national recognition for his research in plastic surgery, which has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals.
As a member of the Michigan State faculty, he was singled out as the Most Outstanding Resident Faculty Teacher in the surgical department. His advanced surgical training continued at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in Ohio where he honed his skills in performing the latest body liposculpture, breast surgery, and facial rejuvenation techniques. He also taught the plastic surgery residents at the Residents’ Clinic.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Higgins is a member of the following professional organizations:
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
The American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Clark County Medical Society
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Higgins is known as a thoughtful, intelligent surgeon and is sought out by reporters in the popular media to help explain plastic surgery trends and technical advances. He’s been interviewed by regional media and has been quoted in national news magazines, such as Time and New Beauty.
Recognized over the past two decades in Best Doctors in America, Dr. Higgins has also been voted as a Top Doctor by Las Vegas life magazine, VEGAS INC, Summerlin magazine, Vegas Seven magazine, KNPR Radio's Desert Companion and Castle Connolly. He has received the coveted Compassionate Doctor Recognition by Vitals multiple years in a row and the Patients' Choice Award 2011-2022. Dr. Higgins has also been recognized by The Leading Physicians of the World, which selects only the most distinguished medical professionals in a range of specialists.