Meet Dr. Higgins
Dr. Terrence "Terry" Higgins is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Las Vegas, NV that specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery for men and women. Combining exceptional skill, experience, and an easy-going demeanor that puts his patients at ease, Dr. Higgins is a founding partner of Plastic Surgery Vegas, the premier group of plastic surgeons in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Higgins is certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Skills and Specialties
Dr. Higgins performs procedures for the face, breast, and body, but he is particularly renowned for his body contouring work. He enjoys tailoring 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. He has performed countless mommy makeovers and tummy tucks to improve the overall shape of the body for an alluring silhouette.
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.
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 magazine.
Recognized multiple times in Best Doctors® in America, Dr. Higgins has also been voted as a Top Doctor by Las Vegas Life magazine, Summerlin magazine, KNPR Radio’s Desert Companion, and Castle Connolly. He’s received the coveted Compassionate Doctor Recognition by Vitals multiple years in a row and the Patients' Choice Award 2011 – 2018 by Vitals. 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 specialties.