Dr. James Apesos, MD

Dr. James Apesos, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, practices in Dayton, Ohio. He offers a range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgical care, including facial procedures like facelifts and eyelid surgery, body procedures such as breast augmentation and tummy tucks, and reconstructive surgery for breast cancer survivors, trauma victims, and those with congenital anomalies. His philosophy is simple: "protect the skin, respect the anatomy, don’t chase trends, and never treat just because we can." Dr. Apesos emphasizes that "not all wrinkles are created equal" and shouldn't be treated the same way; the right choice depends on the patient's skin, anatomy, goals, and the wrinkle's cause. He believes "great skin isn’t about randomly booking treatments—it’s about having a personalized skincare plan." He combines injectables, which "restore, balance, and soften," with medical-grade skincare that "protects, corrects, and maintains," noting that "healthy skin will ALWAYS make your injectable results look better." He advocates for protecting existing collagen and building new, recommending a holistic approach including SPF, adequate sleep, reduced sugar, and avoiding smoking/vaping. Dr. Apesos starts all treatment planning with a consultation and sometimes determines that "the best treatment I can give you is telling you NO."