Dr. Phillip Dauwe, M.D.

Dallas, TX board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Phillip Dauwe specializes in aesthetic and plastic surgery for the face, breast, and body at Dauwe Plastic Surgery in Dallas, TX. He takes his time to thoroughly listen and address his patient's concerns to create customized treatment plans that achieve their unique goals. By developing a precise surgical plan, it enables him and his patients to move forward confidently. His steadfastness, attention to detail, and artistic skillset have helped transform the lives of so many men and women. Dr. Dauwe’s love for plastic surgery is evident in every aspect of his practice. The impact he has on his patients’ lives is extraordinary, but he also enjoys the artistry and innovation of his profession.

Dr. Dauwe is adept at performing a wide range of surgical and nonsurgical procedures for the breast, body, and face. Some of his most popular procedures include breast augmentation, breast implant revision, breast lifts, and mommy makeovers. He is highly trained and experienced in performing drainless tummy tucks, facelifts, liposuction, Brazilian butt lifts, buccal fat removal, and other body contouring surgeries. In addition, he is pleased to offer nonsurgical procedures, such as laser tattoo removal, skin resurfacing, CoolSculpting, BOTOX, Dysport, Juvéderm, and Kybella. 

Dr. Dauwe was born and raised in Dallas, TX and studied at Jesuit College Prep and Southern Methodist University. He graduated Summa Cum Laude and at the top of his class in the honors business program. He went on to attend the University of Texas Southwestern for four years of medical school and six years of plastic surgery residency. Dr. Dauwe was then selected for the University of Southern California aesthetic surgery fellowship where he studied advanced techniques in aesthetic surgery of the breast, body, and face.

Dr. Dauwe is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, undergoing many years of rigorous training in the field of plastic surgery. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Dauwe is held to the highest standards when it comes to skills, ethics, knowledge, patient safety, and, judgment. These are key factors in producing highly-effective surgical outcomes for his patients.

Dr. Dauwe learned very early on in his schooling that plastic surgery was to be his life’s commitment. During training, Dr. Dauwe’s research focused on technique development in aesthetic surgery, specifically in facelift, rhinoplasty, breast surgery, facial reconstruction, and nonsurgical devices. His efforts have resulted in textbook chapters, podium presentations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts. Below are a few of his most recent publications.

• Phillip Dauwe, M.D., "Fat Grafting" in Essentials of Plastic Surgery 3rd Edition. Thieme Publishers, 2018.
• Gould DJ, Macias LH, Saeg F, Dauwe P, Hammoudeh Z, Grant Stevens W. “Seroma Rates Are Not Increased When Combining Liposuction With Progressive Tension Suture Abdominoplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 619 Patients.” Aesthetic Surgery J. 2018 Jun 13;38(7):763-769.
• Phillip Dauwe, M.D., Benson Pulikkottil, M.D., Ronnie Pezeshk, M.D., Rod Rohrich, M.D., “The importance of the anterior septal angle in the open dorsal approach to rhinoplasty.” Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Mar;139(3):604-612.

“My approach is one of thoughtfulness, confidence, and relationship-focus. I humbly respect the awesome privilege of performing aesthetic surgery, and I consider all individuals whom I am privileged to treat, patients for life.”                                                                                 

                                                                                                              – Dr. Phillip Dauwe