Richard Webster
Richard Webster · Science & Medicine
Widely called 'the father of cosmetic surgery,' he helped found the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and advanced burn care and lower-lip reconstruction (the Bernard–Webster flap).
1918, United States
United States
Richard Webster is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Widely called 'the father of cosmetic surgery,' he helped found the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and advanced burn care and lower-lip reconstruction (the Bernard–Webster flap).
Richard Webster is featured among Jewish innovators in cosmetic surgery and is widely called 'the father of cosmetic surgery.' He helped found the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, giving the field an organized professional home. He also advanced burn care and lower-lip reconstruction, notably through the Bernard–Webster flap that bears his name.
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Source: Rambam Maimonides Med J (2026)
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Widely called 'the father of cosmetic surgery,' he helped found the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and advanced burn care and lower-lip reconstruction (the Bernard–Webster flap).
Source: Rambam Maimonides Med J (2026)