Dr. Aisha Baron, MD, is a distinguished board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in cosmetic facial, breast, and body enhancements. Recognized as the “Breast and Body Doctor” Dr. Baron is committed to producing natural yet striking results for her patients through her practice, Breast Body Beauty Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in Marietta, Georgia.
Notably, Dr. Baron holds the distinction of being one of the few African American female plastic surgeons in the United States. Her passion for cosmetic breast and body contouring is matched by her deep commitment to breast reconstructive surgery, with a special focus on microsurgical (DIEP flap) breast reconstruction. Driven by her personal journey as a cancer survivor, she intimately understands the physical and emotional challenges her patients face during a cancer diagnosis and treatment. This unique perspective has inspired her to go the extra mile, ensuring that each patient feels fully informed and comfortable with their chosen procedures.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Dr. Baron is a loving wife and mother of three, bringing warmth and compassion to her practice. Her ability to converse in Spanish allows her to connect with a diverse range of patients, facilitating open communication and trust. To discover more about the exceptional care and expertise Dr. Aisha Baron offers, simply click the button below.
Q: The representation of Black women in medicine has been historically low. What does it mean to you to be a Black woman in this industry?
A: So the percentage of women overall in the field of medicine is about two to three percent. When it comes to being a plastic surgeon, it’s probably about like 0.1%! When you get down to representation, it’s an extremely special place to be. It’s something that is really an honor and a privilege. It’s a reminder, sort of day to day, how much I’m worth, and how hard I’ve worked in order to get here. along with the blessings that have come my way in order to be a part of the field. What it means to me is that I get to really be a voice to patients that look like me, along with little girls and little boys in college, or just in high school or anywhere. It’s really special to be able to be somewhat of a role model within the field.
But in reconstructive surgery, especially when it comes to like breast reconstruction, Women of Color aren’t offered the same options immediately when they’re diagnosed with breast cancer. I think it’s really important to have a face like me around because I can advocate for them. I can educate them. It’s something that I don’t take lightly.
Q: You are a cancer survivor yourself. How does it feel for you to serve patients being that you have survived cancer yourself?
A: I think it’s really special! I feel like I’m able to, not just give back, but I can relate to certain aspects of their journey with them. I can tell them how I felt during a certain time period and give them tips or pointers on how to get through the process of going through chemo. I feel like patients appreciate that I actually know what some of those aspects are like. It’s important to really have that level of empathy for your patients as they’re going through these changes in real time in front of you. If you’ve been a patient yourself, then you know that’s the ultimate way to really relate with the people that come to those seeking care.
Q: How do you stay balanced? Or do you stay balanced?
A: There’s probably more so integration as opposed to really balance. When we talk about balance, then you’re weighing one thing more than the other and I don’t think that that’s necessarily a fair comparison. Because I know, in our heads and in our hearts, you never want to put one thing necessarily as the number one priority. So there’s my family, and then there’s my job, or the practice. I don’t like to think that one is being severely sacrificed for the other. It’s more of an integration; when it comes to being able to still go to work and still be a mom and still go to the activities, but then right back to surgery. So I think it just takes a lot of coordination. My staff has a great idea of the kind of woman that I am and what I need to do it. So they definitely hold me accountable
Q: Are there any common misconceptions that you’d like to shed light on?
A: I think a common misconception with plastic surgery is that it’s just it’s solely cosmetic. It’s just boobs and butts. The foundation of plastic surgery is reconstructive. Any well trained plastic surgeon has studied in a residency or training program that is extensive under reconstruction. I think it’s important to have a good reconstructive background because with any cosmetic or aesthetic surgery that you do, there’s always the chance for a complication. And so if you have a strong reconstructive background, then you’re able to fix those things, or you can kind of foresee a problem before you even get there. I think people don’t see that wide range of the of the field, and how diverse and how much variety there really is in it. It’s not just superficial (no pun intended) it’s really a vast specialty that you really can learn a lot from. It’s one of the reasons why I chose it.
Q: What is one thing that you want people to know about you, or your practice?
A: I mainly specialize in breast and body contouring when it comes to plastic surgery: aesthetic and reconstructive breast and body contouring. A large portion of the practice is breast reconstruction for breast cancer patients. And then the other large part is aesthetic or cosmetic breast and body contouring. We do fillers, injectables, neurotoxins, Botox among other things. We sometimes do facial surgeries. That’s what I love. I’m just looking to branch out and really make an imprint on my community.
Other things about me. I’m a certified scuba diver, a beekeeper and mother of four!
To stay connected with Dr. Aisha Baron:
Website: BreastBodyBeauty.com
Instagram: @breastnbodydoc
