Aesthetic Artist
Dr. Blake Raggio
Dr. Blake Raggio is a distinguished double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon. He is driven by a rare combination of compassion and attention to detail, reflected in every patient encounter and procedure he performs. His passion to help patients look and feel their best is what originally drove him toward the field of Facial Plastic Surgery. A commitment to these values and his patients is what has propelled him towards the top of the field. Dr. Raggio focuses his surgical procedures exclusively on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery of the face. He specializes in advanced Rhinoplasty and Deep Plane Facelift and Necklift procedures.
Education &
background
Born and raised in New Orleans, Dr. Raggio’s extensive credentials began with attended LSU for his Bachelor’s degree and then obtained his Medical Degree (MD) at the LSU School of Medicine of New Orleans. Dr. Raggio then completed an extensive Head & Neck Surgery residency at the prestigious Tulane University Medical Center. Following residency, Dr. Raggio undertook a highly competitive fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Toronto with world-renowned surgeon, Dr. Jamil Asaria. Here he focused on perfecting his techniques in advanced Rhinoplasty, Hair Transplant, and Facial Rejuvenation. Following training, Dr. Raggio obtained double board certification, scoring in the top 5% in the nation on his Facial Plastic Surgery board examination.
Educating The Next Generation
Educator & Author
As a surgeon who remains up-to-date with current technologies and techniques, Dr. Raggio remains actively involved with research. He has authored over 40 medical journal articles and book chapters, educating his peers — both nationally and internationally — on various aspects of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Raggio strongly believes in educating the next generation of clinicians and acts as an Associate Professor/ Preceptor for UAB School of Medicine, ACOM, and Faulkner University Physician Assistant Program. Moreover, Dr. Raggio sits among an outstanding group of Facial Plastic Surgeons and dermatologists who serve as faculty and injector trainers for the Beverly Hills Institute of Aesthetic Medicine.
Facial Plastics
- Education 2
- Residency 1
- Fellowship 1
- Board Certifications 2
- Medical Licensures 4
- Professional Memberships 3
- Academic Associations 4
- Awards 2
B.S. Louisiana State University
M.D. LSU School of Medicine of New Orleans
Tulane University, Dept. of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | New Orleans, LA
University of Toronto, Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS)
American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS)
Alabama Board of Medical Examiners (ALBME)—Full physician license #MD.40981
Texas Medical Board (TMB)—Full Physician License: #S5742
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)—Physician License #119625
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME)—Full Physician License #306657
American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgeons
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Alabama Medical Association
Beverly Hills Institute of Aesthetic Medicine
Faculty/Trainer UAB School of Medicine
Assistant Professor Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM)
Assistant Professor Faulkner University Physicians Assistant – Clinical Adjunct Professor
Voted River Region’s “Best Plastic Surgeon,” 2022 “Real Man of the Year”
American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink Campaign 2021
Learn about our ethos
Dr. Raggio’s Philosophy
Our Philosophy
At Raggio MD everything we do starts with the premise that above all, our patients deserve honest, expert counsel and exceptional results. Whether a patient is in for a brief injection or a complicated surgical procedure, this rule always applies.
Facial rejuvenation procedures
Areas of specialty
As a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Blake Raggio has extensive training, education, and experience in facial plastic surgery. Patients across the globe have been trusting Dr. Raggio with aesthetic and function surgery for years, helping them look and feel more confident than ever.
