William R. Burden, MD, FACS

Dr. William R. Burden, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Plastic surgeons specialize in the full spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries for the face, eyes, nose, breasts, and body.

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29 Years Experience
4485 Furling Ln., The Grant Bldg., Destin, FL
326 Followers
    William R. Burden, MD, FACS

Dr. William R. Burden, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Plastic surgeons specialize in the full spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries for the face, eyes, nose, breasts, and body.

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29 Years Experience
4485 Furling Ln., The Grant Bldg., Destin, FL
326 Followers
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Phone: (850) 659-6438
    William R. Burden, MD, FACS

Dr. William R. Burden, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Plastic surgeons specialize in the full spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries for the face, eyes, nose, breasts, and body.

Learn more about doctor credentials
29 Years Experience
4485 Furling Ln., The Grant Bldg., Destin, FL
326 Followers
    William R. Burden, MD, FACS

Dr. William R. Burden, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Plastic surgeons specialize in the full spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries for the face, eyes, nose, breasts, and body.

Learn more about doctor credentials
29 Years Experience
4485 Furling Ln., The Grant Bldg., Destin, FL
326 Followers
Connect with Dr. Burden
Phone: (850) 659-6438

Procedures I'm known for

Post-Pregnancy Procedures
Pregnancy and childbirth can result in drastic changes to the body, which cannot be fixed with a strict diet or a rigorous workout regimen. With a procedure called the mommy makeover, however, we can bring back the body you once had—and even improve upon it. This fully customized treatment incorporates various surgeries—tummy tucks, liposuction, breast augmentation, breast lifts—intended to address the physical changes that occur in the breasts and stomach. Moms who complain about deflated breasts can opt for an augmentation; those with sagging may benefit from a lift. These two surgeries can also be combined. A tummy tuck can tighten abdominal skin and repair the muscles when diastasis recti, or ab muscle separation, occurs. Liposuction can be incorporated to tackle pockets of resistant fat. Once we assess your goals, needs, and concerns, we can create the best mommy makeover plan for you.
Breast Surgery
Many patients in the Destin, Florida area opt for breast enhancement surgery to improve or restore the appearance of their breasts. At my practice, I use imaging technology that allows the patient to visualize how their breasts will look following surgery. There are various surgical options to choose from: if you’ve always wanted ample, shapely breasts, or if you’ve had a baby and experienced volume loss, you might consider a breast augmentation. My “no scar” technique results in natural-looking breasts and minimal downtime. A breast lift brings perkiness back to drooping breasts by eliminating excess skin. This is also a wonderful procedure for new mothers as well as patients who’ve experienced drastic breast changes due to aging or weight loss. Breast reduction surgery can help patients dealing with the physical and emotional discomfort caused by large breasts—and can also be performed on men, who are self-conscious about their enlarged breasts.
Hip & Butt Enhancement
Over the years, butt enhancement surgery has become extremely popular among my Florida patients as a way to get the sexy, feminine curves and shapely buttocks of their dreams. In the past, gluteal implants were typically used to augment the buttocks. Today, fat transfer via a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is a more popular path to achieving a curvy, hourglass look. The BBL involves taking excess fat from areas such as the tummy, waist, hips, and thighs via liposuction and safely transferring it to the buttocks. During a BBL, I use a special fat-grafting system that processes the tissue quickly, resulting in better and more effective results than previous methods could offer.

Total years in practice: 29

Dr. William R. Burden is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Destin, Florida. While he is skilled in various surgical procedures relating to facial and body aesthetics, he specializes in mommy makeovers, breast surgery, and butt enhancement.

Dr. Burden is known for pioneering "No Scar on the Breast" augmentation and has authored a book on the technique. His expertise and artistic talents in cosmetic plastic surgery are lauded in his field, and his warm and personable approach to patient care is greatly admired by his peers.

Dr. Burden’s early education consisted of studying biochemistry and biology at Virginia Tech. He then went on to get his medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia before completing his general surgery residency at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He also received fellowship training at the University of Florida. Dr. Burden is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Fellow American College of Surgeons.

A highly respected surgeon, Dr. Burden has been the recipient of many awards and honors throughout his over 25-year career, including Best Plastic Surgeon on the Emerald Coast, Executive board LEAD for Mentor Corp, Outstanding Chief Resident, and a Top Plastic Surgeon.

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  Undergraduate: BS with Honors, Major Biochemistry and Biology, Virginia Tech, 1984
  Minor Chemistry & Emphasis in Computer Science
  Medical School: MD, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA, 1988
  Research Fellow at Massey Cancer Center
  Residency: General Surgery, LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, 1993
  Research Fellow in Vascular Surgery
  Fellowship: Plastic Surgery Fellowship, University of Florida, 1995
  Developed Endoscopic Procedures and Microvascular Procedures
  Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
  Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
  Allergan Speaker's Bureau & Allergan Trainer for Injectables
  Top Plastic Surgeons, 2001 - 2022
  Best of the Emerald Coast, 1999 - 2002, 2005 - 2022
  Best in Destin, 2011 - 2022
  Finest on the Emerald Coast, 2016- 2022
  Best in Mobile, 2012, 2018
  Executive board LEAD, Mentor Corp, 2006 - 2014
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