Who Truly Tops the Field? Gender and Geographic Disparities in America’s Best Plastic Surgeon Rankings

Highlight

• Females comprise only 10.1% of ranked plastic surgeons nationally, significantly below their 20% workforce representation.
• Ranking concentration is notable, with over one-third of surgeons appearing in multiple aesthetic surgery categories repeatedly.
• Geographic distribution shows predominance in the South and Northeast U.S., with fewer surgeons recognized in the Midwest and West.
• Calls for improved ranking methodologies aim to enhance diversity and access to qualified plastic surgeons.

Study Background