Sheila Barbarino, MD, FAAO, FAACS, FACS is a renowned cosmetic surgeon and key opinion leader in both the South Bay of California and Austin Texas. The goal of her practice is to help patients feel confident in their appearance and look their absolute best. Whether it is a subtle change to reverse the fine lines, plump the lips, threads, or a surgical procedure to transfer fat, remove sagging around the eyes, or full facelift, Dr. Barbarino uses cutting-edge techniques and technology to ensure that every patient obtains natural-looking results and feels most comfortable and confident with his or her appearance.   Dr. Barbarino graduated cum laude from University of Southern California, received her Medical Degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College, formerly Jefferson Medical College, and completed her residency at the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital/New York University. Dr. Barbarino continued her pursuit of excellence in surgery fellowships in oculofacial plastics, facial cosmetic surgery, and in general full body cosmetic surgery. Dr. Barbarino also has authored and co-authored more than 15 published papers, served as a principal investigator for ongoing research studies, led international as well as national workshops, and has been featured in podcasts, Access Hollywood, Real Self, Modern Aesthetics, Aesthetic Authority, Healio, Healthline, Health Front TV, and more.   As a female surgeon, Dr. Barbarino recognizes the need to see patients with a woman’s perspective. Accordingly, she addresses specific women’s concerns with a woman’s perspective –jowls, turkey necks, excess skin, droopy eyelids etc. She empathizes with her patients’ desire to look refreshed, well rested, and to look like the best version of themselves. Dr. Barbarino helps her patients of all genders achieve their own personal goals that cannot be accomplished through hard work at the gym or through a good, healthy lifestyle alone.