Andrew P. Trussler, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. He is Assistant Director of both the Resident Cosmetic Program and the Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship Program. His clinical practice is located in the Outpatient Building on the campus of UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Trussler also has a clinical practice at Children’s Medical Center where he manages general and traumatic pediatric plastic surgery patients.
Dr. Trussler received his undergraduate education at the University of Southern California where he graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Exercise Physiology. He was an All-American and four-year member of the men’s varsity swimming team. Dr. Trussler received numerous scholar athlete awards during his undergraduate years at USC. He went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Southern California and graduated Suma Cum Laude. He was a Deans Scholar and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honors society. After completing his general surgery residency at the University of Michigan, he obtained his plastic surgery training at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Trussler completed the aesthetic surgery fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.
Dr. Trussler is a candidate member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS). He is also a candidate member of the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (TSPS) and a member of the Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society.
Dr. Trussler’s clinical interests include aesthetic surgery of the face including facial rejuvenation and rhinoplasty, cosmetic breast and body contouring (including abdominoplasty), body contouring after massive weight loss, and skin care. His research focuses on the biomechanical properties of the face, facelifting techniques, and body contouring.
