Ranked guide · Iowa City, Iowa
The 4 Best Plastic Surgeons in Iowa City (2026)
Of Iowa City's four tagged listings, only Surgical Services, 4.9 across 30 reviews, carries no tagged cosmetic procedure, so ask what it performs. The cosmetic bench is facial: Dr. Scott Owen at University of Iowa Hospitals on Hawkins Drive covers rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facelift, and brow work on 27 reviews, and Dr. Marc Polacco lists nine procedures from the Revitalize U building in North Liberty. The one full breast and body menu, Dr. Rene Recinos' fifteen-procedure book, is in Mason City, two and a half hours north. The four average 4.75 across 120 reviews. The best-rated surgeons in the nearest cities are listed below the local practices. Verify ABPS certification, and compare Des Moines for breast or body work.
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Photos from each practice's Google Business Profile.
How to vet a plastic surgeon
Three checks before any consultation deposit: certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (in Canada, Royal College certification, FRCSC), surgery performed in an accredited facility, and a direct answer to "how many of my exact procedure do you perform each year?" A reputable surgeon welcomes all three questions. Be cautious with heavy discounting and package deals: surgery is the wrong purchase to optimize on price.