Plastic Surgeons Dr. George W. Weston, Dr. Byron D. Poindexter, Dr. Robert K. Sigal of Reston, Virginia (VA) Profiles

Dr. Weston was drawn to medicine by a desire to make a contribution to others and attracted to the field of cosmetic surgery by the desire to improve the way people look and feel about themselves. Innovative, versatile, and highly visual, Dr. Weston is committed to helping his patients reach their appearance goals. Dr. Weston says, "Cosmetic surgery is the happy specialty because it frees people of their concerns about their outward appearance leaving them time to live life to the fullest."

In addition to his busy practice, Dr. Weston has been called upon to instruct other plastic surgeons at the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, an exclusive society of the top Board Certified plastic surgeons in the world. In 1998 he was invited to perform a live surgical demonstration at an international forum in Barcelona, Spain. His innovative procedures have been included in numerous cosmetic surgery medical journals.

Dr. Weston earned his medical degree at the University of South Alabama in Mobile. He trained in General and Plastic Surgery at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. and completed fellowships in cosmetic surgery at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, and the Charlotte Plastic Surgery Center in Charlotte, N.C. His surgical practice focuses exclusively on cosmetic surgery of the body and face. As president of the Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery in Reston, VA, Dr. Weston's goal is to produce extraordinary results for every patient in a safe, supportive setting that provides both exceptional surgical expertise and exceptional care.

Dr. Weston is a certified scuba diver, enjoys travel and gardening, and is a strong supporter of animal and wildlife causes.

Certifications and Professional Memberships

• M.D.
• American Board of Plastic Surgery
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• American Medical Association

While a senior in medical school, and among the top in his class at Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Poindexter stumbled across the field of plastic surgery. "I was a very intense student and was aiming toward a career in ophthalmology," Dr. Poindexter notes. "Because it was the most competitive field at the time, I thought it must be the best. Finally, I actually spent some time on an ophthalmology rotation and hated it." It was a "fill in" rotation with a local plastic surgeon in Indianapolis that unveiled the area of medicine that became his passion.

"I loved the variety of operations and the uniqueness of each, but probably more important, I really enjoyed the patients - before and after the operations," he states.

The uniqueness of each case and every individual truly plays into Dr. Poindexter's strong suites of problem solving, aesthetic focus and communication. Board Certified in 1999 shortly after going into practice, Dr. Poindexter's focus with cosmetic surgery is in providing patients beautiful, balanced and natural results. He finds beauty in balancing not only outward proportions, but inner feelings with outer appearance.

Dr. Poindexter graduated summa cum laude from both Indiana University and Indiana University School of Medicine, receiving numerous academic honors, service honors, and scholarships along the way. He received training at the highly respected programs of general surgery at the University of Florida and plastic surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. When he joined the practice in 1998, he brought experience in endoscopic surgery (minimal incision surgery) to the practice and is an author on several papers in plastic surgery. He has presented the Austin-Weston experience with abdominoplasty (tummy tucks) at the national meeting of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

While his professional passion is plastic surgery, he is committed to family and community. Dr. Poindexter has generously donated his skill, time and resources to a community outreach program that provides for the removal of tattoos from former gang members. His recreational time is divided between travel, golf, and equestrian activities.

Certifications and Professional Memberships

• M.D.
• American Board of Plastic Surgery
• Virginia Society of Plastic Surgeons
• National Capital Society of Plastic Surgeons (President)

Dr. Sigal sees cosmetic surgery as a way of making major contributions to people's lives. While he initially chose cosmetic surgery because it calls for multi-dimensional surgical skills and offers unique surgical challenges, he has found that the real joy of his practice comes after the surgery. Dr. Sigal states, "It's not how the eyes look, but the new sparkle that's inside them that is the real accomplishment."

Prior to becoming a partner in the Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery Dr. Sigal received his undergraduate degree at Harvard College and his M.D. at Jefferson Medical College. He went on to complete a full residency in General Surgery at Harbor/UCLA, culminating in a chief residency. During that time, he spent two years working in cancer research at the University of Pennsylvania, where he later trained in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

In addition to his successful practice, Dr. Sigal is committed to helping others in need. An avid cyclist, Dr. Sigal raises money for various charities, including cancer and AIDS research, by participating in bicycle marathon fundraisers. A long time supporter of the Hunger Project, an organization dedicated to ending world hunger, Dr. Sigal remains committed to helping those most in need.

Dr. Sigal is married and the devoted father of two girls. Besides cycling, his interests include, skiing, music, and art.

Certifications and Professional Memberships

• M.D.
• American Board of Plastic Surgery
• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• New York Academy of Sciences
• American College of Surgeons Candidates Group
• National Capital Society of Plastic Surgeons