Medical Staff

Meet Dr. Edwin Ishoo

Dr. Edwin Ishoo is an experienced and accomplished cosmetic surgeon serving as the medical director and staff surgeon at the Boston Cosmetic Specialists. Dr. Ishoo is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Michigan Medical School. He completed his surgical subspecialty residency training at Boston University and additional fellowship training at The University of Cincinnati.

Dr. Edwin Ishoo is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABOto), a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (AAFPRS), a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology (OTO-HNS), a fellow of the prestigious American College of Surgeons (ACS), and a fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS). He has served as faculty at several major universities and taught medical students and doctors. He has authored and contributed to numerous scientific articles and book chapters and has been invited to present at national meetings.

Dr. Edwin Ishoo believes in combining minimally invasive and noninvasive techniques in achieving the optimal cosmetic experience. This includes short procedure time, minimal recovery while avoiding dangerous anesthesia for maximal safety and superior aesthetic outcome. Dr. Ishoo has performed thousands of body contouring and facial rejuvenation procedures. Based on his expertise in minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Ishoo has developed innovative techniques such as Reversalift® and JuvaSculpt® for facial rejuvenation providing significantly reduced recovery time while maintaining excellent cosmetic results. His extensive hands on experience with Smartlipo® laser lipolysis and VASER® Liposelection has enabled him to be on the cutting edge of liposculpture, which makes him stand out among other providers. Dr. Edwin Ishoo has been designated as a clinical Smartlipo® instructor and has trained many physicians on Smartlipo and Vaser lipocontouring procedures.

A Consultation with our doctors:

At the consultation appointment, our doctors will provide you with information about our procedures and discuss your concerns and objectives. Once you have identified a concern about your body, face, or skin,  you can expect the following consultation process:

• We will review your medical history
• You will identify and discuss your concerns, desires and goals
• Based on your objectives, our doctors will determine whether you are a candidate
• All appropriate procedures will be offered and explained in depth
• Details of anesthesia and intra-operative as well as immediate post-operative experience will be reviewed.
• Expectations as to recovery course, post-surgical care, activity level and final results are discussed
• All of your questions will be answered
• If you decide that the procedure is right for you, you will be given the necessary information to form a treatment plan

Dr. Davison and Ishoo take great pride in their work and aim to exceed your expectations.

The keys to a great result are:

• Informed and educated patient – regarding options, procedures and the process
• Realistic expectations
• Full disclosure
• Patient safety
• Natural look
• A surgeon’s good sense of the appropriate aesthetics for each patient
• Well trained SURGEONS with board certifications and fellowship of American College of Surgeons.
• Excellent technical skills and extensive experience demonstrated by display of the surgeon’s own results
• Compliance with all peri-operative instructions and adherence to post-operative care