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Introducing John Rusca, M.D.
At Aesthetic & Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons, PC, Atlanta's premier cosmetic surgery center, individuals receive top-tier services from the board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. John Armitage Rusca. His 25 years of experience have given him a well-earned national reputation for excellent results.
Experience, Artistry, A Broad Range of Services
John A. Rusca, M.D. has provided thousands of people the cosmetic surgery they dreamed of, achieving natural-looking, aesthetically pleasing changes in their appearance and health. His patients have come from all over the United States and around the world to benefit from his skills and artistry in procedures such as:
- face lift (rhytidectomy) to remove fat, tighten facial muscles, and redrape the skin
- neck lift (e.g., to remove "turkey waddle") and recontour the neck
- eyelid lift (to provide a refreshed, natural eye area)
- forehead lift
- breast augmentation, lift, reduction, reconstruction
- rhinoplasty (revision and enhancement of the nose)
- chin and cheek augmentation
- lip augmentation (for fuller lips, or to correct asymmetry)
- liposculpture (removes fat that cannot be dieted or exercised away)
- abdominoplasty (to recontour the abdomen and waist)
- calf augmentation
- buttock augmentation
- otoplasty (ear surgery)
- gynecomastia (male breast reduction)
- pectus exactum (funnel chest correction)
- pec augmentation (for men)
- nipple reduction
- scar revision
Combinations of Cosmetic or Reconstructive Procedures
Many of these procedures can be performed in conjunction with another; for example, a face lift and a chin augmentation, or an abdominoplasty and liposculpture. Everyone's needs and desires are unique, and Dr. Rusca confers with each patient at length until there is a full understanding of the changes that will be made.
The Institute for Aesthetic Surgery
Our 20,000-sq. ft. facility, The Institute for Aesthetic Surgery, has its own AAAASF-accredited ambulatory surgery center and accommodations for post-operative and out-of-town patients. Our services extend to premium-quality skin care procedures, including:
- microdermabrasion
- skin peels and facials
- laser skin resurfacing
- permanent makeup and makeup instruction
- sclerotherapy (varicose vein treatment)
We even work with hair and style consultants if desired to maximize your new look. Our patient coordinator makes it all easy and comfortable for you.
Complete Care Before, During and After Your Procedure
In fact, your cosmetic surgery or other procedure is only one phase of your treatment by Dr. Rusca and his staff. We're committed to taking care of each of our patients like they're our family members, and a procedure may be accompanied by:
- extensive patient education
- smoking cessation help
- skin care techniques
- a moulage to sculpt in wax the desired change or to create an implant
Contact Aesthetic & Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons Today
Whether you're merely investigating your idea for a cosmetic procedure or you have a very specific goal in mind, please feel free to schedule a consultation with Dr. Rusca at Aesthetic & Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons, PC in Atlanta to discuss your desires. He will take the time to explore your needs and objectives in depth, and he'll answer all of your questions with courtesy and patience.
Contact Us
Dr. John Rusca
5549 Glenridge Drive Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30342
Tel: (404) 963-8671
Fax: (404) 252-3654
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Rusca, John M.D.

Education
- Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1959
- Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, 1963
- Internship, Providence Hospital, Seattle, WA 1963-64
- General Surgery, Charity Hospital of New Orleans, LSU Division, New Orleans, LA 1966-70
- Plastic Surgery, West Penn Hospital & Allegheny Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 1970-72
- Aesthetic Surgery, Doctor's Memorial Hospital - Dr. John R. Lewis, Dir., Atlanta, GA 1972
Memberships
- Diplomate of The American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Alpha Epsilon Delta, Premedical Honor Society
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Honor Medical Society
- Phi Beta Pi,, Social Medical Society
- Phi Kappa Phi, Honor Graduate Society
- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
- The Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons
- The Southeastern Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
- The James D. Rives Surgical Society
- Associacion de Cirugia Plastica & Reconstructiva
Rusca, John M.D.

Education
- Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1959
- Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, 1963
- Internship, Providence Hospital, Seattle, WA 1963-64
- General Surgery, Charity Hospital of New Orleans, LSU Division, New Orleans, LA 1966-70
- Plastic Surgery, West Penn Hospital & Allegheny Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 1970-72
- Aesthetic Surgery, Doctor's Memorial Hospital - Dr. John R. Lewis, Dir., Atlanta, GA 1972
Memberships
- Diplomate of The American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Alpha Epsilon Delta, Premedical Honor Society
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Honor Medical Society
- Phi Beta Pi,, Social Medical Society
- Phi Kappa Phi, Honor Graduate Society
- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
- The Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons
- The Southeastern Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
- The James D. Rives Surgical Society
- Associacion de Cirugia Plastica & Reconstructiva
