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Rammos Plastic Surgery & MedSpa Peoria, IL

Meet The Surgeon

Dr. Rammos

Babis Rammos, MD, FACS

Dr. Babis Rammos is a double board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic surgery of the breast and body. He completed his plastic surgery training at the esteemed Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN before pursuing one of the nation’s most prestigious aesthetic surgery fellowships in North Carolina, endorsed by The Aesthetic Society.

Dr. Rammos serves as Division Chief of Plastic Surgery, Vice Chair of Research, and Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria. He is an active member of several leading surgical societies, including The Aesthetic Society, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Recognized nationally for his surgical expertise and academic contributions, Dr. Rammos was named one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons by Newsweek as voted by his peers. In 2025, he was also honored with the prestigious “Ted Lockwood Award for Excellence in Body Contouring” by The Aesthetic Society. This award was established to recognize Dr. Ted Lockwood’s visionary contributions to aesthetic body contouring and is presented to a plastic surgeon who demonstrates dedication to research, clinical excellence, patient safety, and peer education through scientific publications, clinical presentations, and ongoing innovation in body contouring surgery.

Dr. Rammos is the founder and owner of Rammos Plastic Surgery & MedSpa, a premier aesthetic surgery practice serving patients nationally and internationally. Known for delivering transformative results with a strong emphasis on patient safety and individualized care, he has built a reputation as one of the most sought-after plastic surgeons in body contouring and aesthetic breast surgery.

His areas of expertise include massive weight loss surgery, body contouring, mommy makeovers, breast surgery, and complex revision breast and body procedures. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Rammos remains deeply committed to research, education, and innovation. He has authored numerous scientific publications and book chapters and is frequently invited to lecture and teach at some of the most prestigious meetings in aesthetic plastic surgery worldwide.

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Professional Credentials & Contributions

  1. Co-Chair Massive Weight Loss Mini Symposium, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (ASAPS), Boston, May 13-17, 2026
  2. Modern Lower Body Lift: Evolving Techniques for Optimal Contour and Safety, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (ASAPS), Boston, May 13-17, 2026
  3. Hot Topics: The Modern Approach for Wound Closure, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (ASAPS), Boston, May 13-17, 2026
  4. Video Spotlight: Comprehensive Upper & Lower Body Lifting: Single Stage, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (ASAPS), Boston, May 13-17, 2026
  5. Optimizing Outcomes in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of the Lower Body: Abdominoplasty, Lower Body Lift and Thigh Lift, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (ASAPS), Boston, May 13-17, 2026
  6. Step-by-Step Guide to Body Contouring Markings, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (ASAPS), Boston, May 13-17, 2026
  7. Comprehensive Upper Body Lift: Brachioplasty, Bra-Line Back Lift, and Surgery of the breast: How to Achieve Aesthetically Pleasing and Long Lasting Results, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (ASAPS), Boston, May 13-17, 2026
  8. The New Body After GLP-1: Surgical Considerations Following Pharmacologic Weight Loss. Saint Louis Society of Plastic Surgeons, April 7, 2026
  9. Advancing Breast Aesthetics: The Role of Motiva Breast Implants in Contemporary Plastic Surgery, Minnesota Society of plastic Surgeons, March 28, 2026
  10. Ozempic Body: Revisiting Body Lift Procedures for the Weight Loss Patient, Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Invited Faculty, September 27-28, 2025
  11. Lessons in Starting Your Own Practice: Successes, Failures & Events Out of Your Control, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), The Business of Launching your Practice, September 13-14, 2025
  12. Building a Busy Practice in Small Town USA, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), The Business of Launching your Practice, September 13-14, 2025
  13. Comprehensive Upper Body Lift: Brachioplasty, Bra-Line Back Lift, and Surgery of the Breast: How to Achieve Aesthetically Pleasing and Long-Lasting Results, Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons (MAPS), July 25-27, 2025
  14. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of the Lower Body. Educational Course.The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (ASAPS), Austin, March 19-23, 2025
  15. Comprehensive Upper Body Lift. Educational Course.The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (ASAPS), Austin, March 19-23, 2025
  16. Upper Extremity Rejuvenation-State of the Arm. Educational Course.The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (ASAPS), Austin, March 19-23, 2025
  17. Enhancing Outcomes in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of the Torso: Abdominoplasty and Lower Body Lift: Experienced Insight. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Breast and Body Symposium, Scottsdale, AZ, September 5-8, 2024
  18. Top 3 Pearls in Abdominoplasty: Experienced Insight. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Breast and Body Symposium, Scottsdale, AZ, September 5-8, 2024
  19. 10 Consecutive Cases. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Breast and Body Symposium, Scottsdale, AZ, September 5-8, 2024
  20. Comprehensive Approach to Body Contouring: Technical Pearls to Optimize Outcomes. Educational Courses. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Vancouver Canada, May 2-5, 2024
  21. Body Contouring: Technical Pearls to Optimize Outcomes, Rush University Medical Center, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Grand Rounds, November 15, 2023, Chicago, IL
  22. The use of Social Media in Modern Plastic Surgery: Pearls and Pitfalls, Rush University Medical Center, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Grand Rounds, November 15, 2023, Chicago, IL
  23. Reviews: Obtaining and and Positioning Reviews to Build your Practice, Rush University Medical Center, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Grand Rounds, November 15, 2023, Chicago, IL
  24. How to set up a Private Practice, Rush University Medical Center, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Grand Rounds, November 15, 2023, Chicago, IL
  25. Safety in Body Contouring. Midwestern Society of Plastic Surgeons (MAPS), Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, July 14-16
  26. What I no Longer Do Midwestern Society of Plastic Surgeons (MAPS), Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, July 14-16
  27. Predictable Techniques for the Massive Weight Loss Patient. Mini Symposia. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Miami, Florida, April 19-23, 2023 (2 presentations)
  28. Comprehensive Approach to Body Contouring: Technical Pearls to Optimize Outcomes. Educational Courses. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Miami, Florida, April 19-23, 2023
  29. Reviews: Obtaining and Positioning Reviews to Build your Brand. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Spring Meeting, March 3, 2023
  30. Contrasting Approaches to Thigh Lift: Why I need a Vertical Excision. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, San Diego, California, April 23, 2022
  31. How Social Media Use has grown your Practice. Plastic Surgery the Meeting, Hot Topics, October 19, 2021
  32. The Use of Hyperdilute CaHA as a Face and Body Biostimulatory Agent Vegas Cosmetic Surgery, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 2020
  33. Augmentation Mastopexy: Pearls and Pitfalls. Miami Cosmetic Surgery, Miami, Florida, February 25-27, 2020
  34. Body Contouring, Miami Cosmetic Surgery, Miami, Florida, February 25-27, 2020
  35. Face and Brow Surgical Anatomy: Important Planes to Know, Miami Cosmetic Surgery, Miami, Florida, February 25-27, 2020
  36. The Social Media Marketing Forum, Miami Cosmetic Surgery, Miami, Florida, February 25-27, 2019
  37. Facial Contouring with Neurotoxin, Fillers, and Biostimulators: Pearls and Pitfalls, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, Division of Plastic Surgery, November 7, 2019
  38. Facial Rejuvenation with Neurotoxin, Fillers, and Biostimulators, University of Illinois, College of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, Department of Dermatology, September 25, 2019
  39. The Keystone Multiperforator Flap Concept and its Application to Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Upper and Lower Extremity after Melanoma and Sarcoma Resection, ISOLS Meeting, September 11-14, 2019, Athens, Greece
  40. Is the SMAS Flap Facelift Safe? A Comparison of Complications Between the Sub-SMAS Approach vs the Subcutaneous Approach with or without SMAS Pilcation in Aesthetic Rhytidectomy at an Academic Institution. Vegas Cosmetic Surgery, Las Vegas, Nevada, June 7, 2019.
  41. Endoscopic Brow Lift in the Receding Hairline Patient – A Novel Technique with Modification of the Access Incisions.
    1. Vegas Cosmetic Surgery, Las Vegas, Nevada. June 06, 2019.
    2. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 17, 2019
  42. Lower Facial Contouring with Neurotoxin. Filler Injection “Crash Course” for Residents & Fellows, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 17, 2019
  43. Breast Reconstruction Updates: What are we doing in 2018? Missouri Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Saint Louis, Missouri, March 24, 2018
  44. Breast Augmentation and Augmentation Mastopexy-Pearls and Pitfalls Missouri Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Saint Louis, Missouri, March 24, 2018
  45. To Drain or not to Drain in Modern Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery: Impact on Patient Outcomes Missouri Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Saint Louis, Missouri, March 24, 2018
  46. Modern Gluteoplasty Procedures: Lessons Learnt from 100 Consecutive Patients Missouri Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Saint Louis, Missouri, March 24, 2018
  47. The Safety of sub-SMAS Facelift and Submandibular Gland Reduction During Neck Contouring Missouri Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Saint Louis, Missouri, March 24, 2018
  48. Breast Reconstruction: Art, Science, and Modern Clinical Applications The Tenth Annual Breast Cancer Symposium, University of Illinois, College of Medicine at Peoria, September 28, 2017
  49. Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction: What is the Evidence? Illinois Surgical Society Fall Meeting 2017, University of Illinois, College of Medicine at Peoria, September 16, 2017
  50. Breast Reconstruction Updates- What Are We Doing in 2016? The Ninth Annual Breast Cancer Symposium, University of Illinois, College of Medicine at Peoria, September 30, 2016
  51. Rammos CK, Kortesis BG, Hunstad JP To Drain or not to Drain in Modern Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery: Impact on Patient Outcomes. Stuart S. Roberts, MD, Endowed Lectureship for Excellence in Surgical Education, University of Illinois, College of Medicine at Peoria, June 3, 2016
  52. Rammos CK, Lemaine V Introducing the Mastectomy Skin Score: A Validated Scoring System to Assess Severity of Mastectomy Skin Flap Necrosis. Stuart S. Roberts, MD Endowed Lectureship for Excellence in Surgical Education, University of Illinois, College of Medicine at Peoria, May 9, 2014
  1. Anatomy Guided Thigh Lift: Balancing Form, Tension and Scar placement, The Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery (AMCPER), March 11-15, 2026
  2. Avulsion Brachioplasty: Technique Overview and 10-Year Experience, The Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery (AMCPER), March 11-15, 2026
  3. The New Body After GLP-1: Surgical Considerations Following Pharmacologic Weight Loss, The Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery (AMCPER), March 11-15, 2026
  4. Modern Lower Body Lift: Evolving Techniques for Optimal Contour and Safety, The Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery (AMCPER), March 11-15, 2026
  5. Fleur de Lis Abdominoplasty. “Intraop with the Masters”. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (ISAPS) Singapore, June 18-21, 2025
  6. Arm and Thigh Lift. “Intraop with the Masters”. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (ISAPS) Singapore, June 18-21, 2025
  7. Top Pearls in Abdominoplasty and Lower Body Lift. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (ISAPS) Singapore, June 18-21, 2025
  8. Body Contouring. “Lunch with the Expert”. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (ISAPS) Singapore, June 18-21, 2025
  9. Comprehensive Upper Body Lift. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (ISAPS) Singapore, June 18-21, 2025
  10. What I no Longer do in Aesthetic Breast Surgery- and What I do Instead, Argentine Society of Plastic Surgery, Webinar, April 26, 2025
  11. Why I need a Vertical Excision for Thigh Lift, Hellenic Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (HESPRAS) Seminar, October 8, 2024
  12. Avulsion Technique for brachioplasty and Thighplasty: Long term outcomes, 2nd Mediterranean Conference of Plastic Surgery Innovations, Athens Riviera, Greece, August 31-September 2, 2024
  13. Mastopexy in massive weight loss: Key elements for success, 2nd Mediterranean Conference of Plastic Surgery Innovations, Athens Riviera, Greece, August 31-September 2, 2024
  14. Safety in Body Contouring in 2024 and Beyond. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Meeting, Cartagena, Colombia, June 11-15, 2024
  15. Masterclass: Mastopexy and Augmentation Mastopexy After Massive Weight Loss: How to Achieve Aesthetically Pleasing and Long-Lasting Results, The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Meeting, Cartagena, Colombia, June 11-15, 2024
  16. Lessons Learnt From Body Contouring: What I No Longer Do and What I Do Instead. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Meeting, Cartagena, Colombia, June 11-15, 2024
  17. Avulsion Brachioplasty: Technique Overview and 8-Year Experience, Hellenic Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (HESPRAS) Seminar, May 18, 2024
  18. Managing of the Arms, Thighs, Breasts and Body After Massive Weight Loss: Strategies for Safer and Longer Lasting Results – Step‐by‐Step Description and Videos Based on 225 Consecutive Cases. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Meeting, Athens, Greece, August 30-September 2, 2023
  19. Comprehensive Approach to Body Contouring: Technical Pearls to Optimize Outcomes. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting, Istanbul, Turkey, September 22, 2022
  20. The Use of social media in Modern Plastic Surgery: Pearls and Pitfalls. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Meeting, Vienna, Austria, September 2021.
  21. Comprehensive approach to periorbital rejuvenation: Surgical and non-surgical techniques for rejuvenation of the upper and lower eyelids. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Course, Athens, Greece, July 2021
  1. Rammos CK. Vertical Thighplasty. The Art of Aesthetic Surgery, 4th Edition, Foad and Farzad Nahai, QMP, 2027
  2. Rammos CK, Kortesis BG, Bharti G. Chapter 18: Augmentation Mastopexy in the Massive Weight Loss Patient. Augmentation Mastopexy: Mastering the Art in the Management of the Ptotic Breast 1st Edition, Springer, October 2020. Editor in Chief: M. Bradley Calobrace
  3. Rammos CK. Chapter 19: Managing Asymmetry and Congenital Anomalies. Bostwick’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 4th Thieme Publisher, October 2020.
  4. Rammos CK. Chapter 28: Wise Pattern Mastopexy Augmentation.  Bostwick’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 4th  Thieme Publisher, October 2020.
  5. Rammos CK, Kortesis B. Chapter 3: Breast Augmentation Dual Plane. In: Chang K, ed. Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery 1st edition, Vol 2, Pt.4, Sec.I, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2018.
  6. Rammos CK. Chapter 4: Breast Implants, Round and Anatomic. In: Chang K, ed. Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery 1st edition, Vol 2, Pt.4, Sec.I. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2018.
  1. Burke R, Rammos CK: EARLY PERFORMANCE OF A MULTIFILAMENT RESORBABLE SYNTHETIC MESH IN AESTHETIC BREAST SURGERY: A 206 PATIENT EXPERIENCE, Accepted for Publication,  Aesthetic Surgery Journal-Open Forum
  2. Rammos CK. Tightening With Hyperdilute CaHA: Dilution Practices and Practical Guidance for Clinical Practice. Aesthet Surg J. 2021 Jun 30
  3. Rammos CK, Jones GE, Taege SM, Lemaster CM. The Use of Multispectral Imaging in DIEP Free Flap Perforator Selection: A Case Study. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2020 Nov 9; 8(11):e3245.
  4. Hunstad JP, Rammos CK, Kortesis BG, Bharti G, Taege SM. Aesthetic Contouring of the Neck: Safety of Submandibular Gland Reduction and Tangential Excision of the Anterior Belly of the Digastrics in 96 Consecutive Cases. Submitted to ASJ and currently under first revision
  5. O’Neill R, Abu-Ghname A, Davis MJ, Chamata E, Rammos CK, Winocour S. The Role of Fat Grafting in Buttock Augmentation. Semin Plast Surg, 2020 Feb;34(1);38-46
  6. Davis MJ, Perdanasari AT, Abu-Ghname A, Gonzalez SR, Chamata E, Rammos CK, Winocour S. Application of Fat Grafting in Cosmetic Breast Surgery. Semin Plast Surg, 2020 Feb;34(1):24-29
  7. Rammos CK, Anderson RC, Taege SM, King VA, Yoo A. Treatment of Synchronous Traumatic Perforations of the Trachea and the Esophagus With Two Inferiorly Based Strap Muscle Interposition Flaps: An Innovative Approach. J Craniofac Surg. 2019 Jun; 30(4);e330-e332.
  8. Jones GE, King VA, Yoo A, Abu-Ghname A, Rammos CK. Use of New Technologies in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Semin Plast Surg. 2019 Nov;33(4):258-263
  9. Rammos CK, Mammolito DM, King VA, Yoo A. Two Stage Reconstruction of the Large and Ptotic Breasts: Skin Reduction Mastectomy with Prepectoral Device Placement. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2018 Jul 12; 6(7): e1853
  10. Jones G, Yoo A, King V, Jao B, Wang H, Rammos C, Elwood E. Prepectoral Immediate Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction with Anterior AlloDerm Coverage. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Dec; 140 (6S Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction):31S-38S
  11. Mohan AT, Zhu L, Sur YJ, Morsy M, Michalak GJ, Lachman N, Rammos CK, Saint-Cyr M Application of Posterior Thigh Three-Dimensional Profunda Artery Perforator Perfarosomes in Refining Next-Generation Flap Designs: Transverse, Vertical, and S-Shaped Profunda Artery Perforator Flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Apr; 139 (4): 834-845
  12. Rammos CK, Hunstad JP, Kortesis BG. The Hybrid Approach in Modern Gluteoplasty and a Proposed Decision-Making Algorithm Eur J Plast Surg. 2017 Apr; 40 (2): 143-148
  13. Mohan AT, Rammos CK, Akhavan AA, Martinez J, Wu PS, Moran SL, Sim FH, Behan F, Mardini S, Saint-Cyr M. Evolving Concepts of Keystone Perforator Flap: Principles of Perforator Anatomy, Design Modifications and Extended Clinical Applications. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Jun; 137 (6): 1909-20
  14. Rammos CK, Mardini S. Endoscopic Browlift in the Receding Hairline Patient. J Craniofac Surg. 2016 Jan; 27 (1): 156-8
  15. Rammos CK, Mohan AT, Maricevich MA, Maricevich RL, Adair MJ, Jacobson SR. Is the sub-SMAS Facelift Safe? A Comparison of Complications between the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Approach versus the Subcutaneous Approach in Cosmetic Rhytidectomy at a Single Institution. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2015 Dec; 39 (6): 870-6
  16. Mohan AT, Rammos CK, Gaba P, Schupbach J, Goede WJ, Ballman K, Batdorf N, Cheng A, Saint-Cyr M. Modified Aesthetic Abdominoplasty Approach in Perforator Free-Flap Breast Reconstruction: Impact of Drain Free Donor Site on Patient Outcomes. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2015 Jun;68 (6): 800-9
  17. Rammos CK, Cayci C, Castro-Garcia JA, Feiz-Erfan I, Lettieri SC. Patient-Specific Polyetheretherketone Implants for Repair of Craniofacial Defects. J Craniofac Surg. 2015 May; 26 (3): 631-3
  18. Huettner F, Rammos CK, Dynda DI, Lange ML, Marshall JS, Rossi TR, DeBord JR. Body Composition Analysis in Bariatric Surgery: Use of Air Displacement Plethysmograph. Am Surg. 2012 Jun; 78 (6): 698-701
  19. Patel GN, Rammos CK, Patel JV, Estes NC. Further Reduction of Hospital Stay for Laparoscopic Colon Resection by Modifications of the Fast-Track Care Plan Am J Surg. 2010 Mar; 199 (3): 391-4
  20. Rammos KS, Foroulis CN, Rammos CK, Andreou A. Prenatal Interventional and Postnatal Surgical Therapy of Extralobar Pulmonary Sequestration Interact. Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2010 Apr; 10 (4): 634-5
  21. Rammos KS, Ketikoglou DG, Koullias GJ, Tsomkopoulos SG, Rammos CK, Argyrakis NP.  The Nicks-Nunez Posterior Enlargement in the Small Aortic Annulus: Immediate-Intermediate Results. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2006 Dec; 5 (6): 749-53
  1. Rammos CK. Global Perspectives: United States: Breast Augmentation. International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 14, No.2, Apr 2020-Jun 2020.
  2. Rammos CK. How I Mark: United States: Breast Augmentation International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 14, No.2, Apr 2020-Jun 2020.
  3. Rammos CK. Global Perspectives: United States: Abdominoplasty International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 14, No.1, 2020 Jan-Mar 2020.
  4. Rammos CK. How I Mark: United States: Abdominoplasty International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 14, No.1, 2020 Jan-Mar 2020.
  5. Rammos CK. Short Case Study: United States: Body Contouring in the Massive Weight Loss Patient. International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 13, No.4, Oct-Dec 2019
  6. Rammos CK. Global Perspectives: United States: Surgical and Minimally Invasive Approaches for the Aging Periorbita International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 13, No.3, July-September 2019
  7. Rammos CK. How I Mark : United States: Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 13, No.3, July-September 2019
  8. Rammos CK, Kortesis BG, Bharti G.  Global Perspectives: United States: Mastopexy. International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 13, No.2, April-June 2019.
  9. Rammos CK, Kortesis BG, Bharti G.  How I Mark: United States: Mastopexy. International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 13, No.2, April-June 2019.
  10. Rammos CK. How I Mark: United States: Breast Augmentation-Inframammary Approach. International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 13, No.1, 2019 Jan-Mar
  11. Rammos CK, Hunstad JP. Global Perspectives: United States: Management of the Neck, Surgical and Minimally Invasive Approaches.  International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 12, No.3, 2018 Jul-Sep.
  12. Rammos CK. How I Mark: United States: Abdominoplasty with Synchronous Liposuction. International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 12, No.4, 2018 Oct-Dec
  13. Rammos CK, Hunstad JP. Global Perspectives: United States: Facial Rejuvenation. International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 13, No.1, 2019 Jan-Mar
  14. Rammos CK. How I Mark: United States: Vertical Mastopexy and Augmentation Mastopexy with a Short Horizontal Scar. International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 12, No.3, 2018 Jul-Sep.
  15. Rammos CK. Short Case Study: United States: Two Stage Reconstruction of Large and Ptotic Breasts: Skin Reduction Mastectomy with Prepectoral Device Placement.  International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 12, No.2, 2018 Apr-Jun.
  16. Rammos CK. Short Case Study: United States: Unilateral Breast Ptosis/Hypertrophy with Synchronous Contralateral Breast Hypoplasia.  International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 12, No.1, 2018 Jan-Mar.
  17. Rammos CK, Kortesis BG, Bharti G, Hunstad JP. Global Perspectives: United States: A Comprehensive Approach to Gluteal Contouring Procedures.  International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 11, No.1, 2017 Jan-Mar.
  18. Rammos CK, Kortesis BG, Hunstad JP. Global Perspectives: United States: Refinements in Abdominoplasty: A Comprehensive Approach. International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 10, No.3, 2016 Sep-Dec.
  19. Rammos CK, Kortesis BG, Hunstad JP. Global Perspectives: United States: Fat Grafting of the Face, Hands and Buttocks. International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 10, No.2, 2016 May-Aug.    
  20. Rammos CK, Hunstad JP. Global Perspectives: United States: Surgical and Minimally Invasive Approaches for the Aging Forehead and Ptotic Brow. International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 10, No.1, 2016 Jan-Apr.
  21. Rammos CK, Hunstad JP. Global Perspectives: United States: Circumferential Liposuction of the Trunk with Synchronous Fat Grafting of the Buttocks.  International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) News, Volume 9, No.3, 2015 Sep-Dec.
  1. Rammos CK, Taege SM. Is Prosthetic Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction Safe? A Young Surgeon’s Early Experience with 152 Breasts. Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons (MAPS), Lake Geneva, Wi, May 3-5, 2019
  2. Rammos CK, Taege SM, Use of New Technologies for Tissue Perfusion Assessment: Applications in Plastic Surgery Procedures and Surgical Subspecialties. First Annual Illinois Surgical Conference, Chicago IL. April 27, 2019.
  3. Rammos CK, Kortesis BG, Hunstad JP. Submandibular Gland Reduction and Tangential Excision of the Anterior Belly of the Digastrics in Aesthetic Contouring of the Neck International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Meeting, Miami, USA, October, 2018.
  4. Rammos CK, Pera S, Wise Pattern Breast Reconstruction Technique – A Novel Approach. 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Illinois Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Chicago IL. April 29-30, 2018.
  5. Mowrer A, Rammos CK. Evolving concepts of the Keystone Perforator Flap: Design, Modifications, and Extended Clinical Applications.  68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Illinois Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Chicago IL. April 29-30, 2018. (1st Place Presentation – Resident Competition. Annual Scientific Meeting, Illinois Chapter, American College of Surgeons)
  6. Rammos CK, Kortesis BG, Hunstad JP. To Drain or not to Drain in Aesthetic Abdominoplasty: Impact on Patient Outcomes. A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study in a Single Plastic Surgery Center.
    1. 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Illinois Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Chicago IL. April 29-30, 2018. (Presented by David Ridder, MD)
    2. Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons (MAPS), Chicago, Illinois, April 15, 2017
    3. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Meeting, Kyoto, Japan, October 24-27, 2016
    4. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 2-7, 2016
    5. North Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Hot Springs, VA, October 1-4, 2015
  7. Rammos CK, Kortesis BG, Hunstad JP. Submandibular Gland Reduction during Facelift Surgery: How Much is Safe?
    1. 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Illinois Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Chicago IL. April 29-30, 2018. (Presented by Harley, Moit, MD)
    2. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Meeting, Kyoto, Japan, October 24-27, 2016
    3. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 2-7, 2016
  8. Rammos CK, Mohan AT, Jacobson SR. The Role of Surgeon Seniority and Aesthetic Fellowship Training in Facelift Complications: A Comparative Analysis at a Single Institution.
    1. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Meeting, Kyoto, Japan, October 24-27, 2016
    2. American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Senior Resident Conference (ASPS/SRC), Boston, Massachusetts, October 16-20, 2015
  9. Weaver S, Patel M, Rammos CK, Kortesis BG, Hunstad JP. Conscious Sedation Provided by Registered Nurses at an Outpatient Surgery Center: Is it Safe?  American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 2-7, 2016
  10. Rammos CK, Mohan AT, Jacobson SR. Is the sub-SMAS Facelift Safe? A Comparison of Complications between the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Approach versus the Subcutaneous Approach in Cosmetic Rhytidectomy at a Single Institution.
    1. Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons (MAPS), Chicago, Illinois, May 30, 2015
    2. American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Senior Resident Conference (ASPS/SRC), Chicago, Illinois, October 10-14, 2014
    3. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Meeting, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, September 19-22, 2014
  11. Rammos CK, Mohan AT, Saint Cyr MR. Lessons Learned from Aesthetic Abdominoplasty: Drain Free Donor Site Closure in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction and Impact on Patient Outcomes.
    1. Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons (MAPS), Chicago, Illinois, May 30, 2015
    2. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Meeting, May 14-19, 2015, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    3. American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Senior Resident Conference (ASPS/SRC), Chicago, Illinois, October 10-14, 2014
  12. Rammos CK, Lemaine V, Jacobson SR. Reducing Unplanned Reoperations for Mastectomy Skin Flap Necrosis- A Multidisciplinary Approach.  Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois, May 10, 2014
  13. Rammos CK, Lettieri SL. Patient Specific Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Implants for Repair of Craniofacial Defects.  Senior Residents Conference, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, San Diego, California, October 11-15, 2013

2026

Recipient “Ted Lockwood” Award for excellence in Body Contouring from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). This award was created to recognize Dr Ted Lockwood’s visionary contributions to aesthetic body contouring. The recipient of this award is a plastic surgeon who demonstrates a dedication to research, clinical excellence, patient safety and peer education in all aspects of body contouring as demonstrated by publication in scientific journals, clinical presentations, and by innovation in body contouring techniques.

2014, 2016

Visiting Professor for the Stuart S. Roberts, MD Endowed Lectureship for Excellence in Surgical Education. The Department of Surgery at the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine at Peoria has established an endowment to honor Stuart S. Roberts, MD for his distinguished medical career. The endowed lectureship enables the Department of Surgery to host prominent surgeons and scholars for presentations, ultimately enhancing the training and education of medical students, residents, and practicing physicians

2015

The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF) Traveling Scholarship Award

2014

Mayo Clinic International Health Program (MIHP) Scholarship Award
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

2012

Warren Cole Society
The Alumni Association of the University of Illinois, Department of Surgery
Award for recognition of outstanding Chief Resident leadership and being an excellent role model for fellow residents

2012

Resident Competition, First Place.
Annual Scientific Meeting, Illinois Chapter, American College of Surgeons
Peoria, Illinois, May 10-12

2010

Poster Session, Second Place. 
American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, 27th Annual Meeting
Las Vegas, Nevada, June 21-26

2010

Resident Competition, Second Place.
Annual Scientific Meeting, Illinois Chapter, American College of Surgeons
Normal, Illinois, May 13-15

2004

Greek Air Force: Praise for the services rendered as a Sergeant Physician

2003

Diploma of Medicine, degree: Excellent 9 (8,54) (range 0-10), Ranked 9th among 253 medical students that graduated on July 23

March 7-15, 2014

Mission trip to Vietnam with Smile Network International, a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis. Operations were performed at the Hanoi National Hospital of Odonto-Stomatology including cleft lip and palate, and complex face and nasal reconstructions. The operations were offered to patients who otherwise would not have received treatment due to either lack of monetary resources or complexity of their disease.

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)

  • 6/2024 – Present: Co-Chair for North America, Education Council
  • 2020 – Present: Membership Committee
  • 2020 – Present: Communication and Branding Committee
  • 2022 – Present: World Congress Scientific Program Committee


American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)

  • 2019 – Present: RADAR Resource Editorial Committee
  • 2019 – Present: Teaching Course Committee, Vice-Chair
  • 2022 – Present: Website Advisory Committee
  • 2025 and 2026: Program Planning Committee


Community

  • 2019 – Present: Member, Breast Program Leadership Committee, National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
  • 2019 – Present: Member, Real Men Wear Pink, American Cancer Society
  • Aesthetic Surgery Journal (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
  • Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Open Forum (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), Body Contouring Contributing Editor
  • Active Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
  • Active Member, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
  • Active Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • Mayo Clinic Alumni Association
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery – Issue Date: 11/17
  • American Board of Surgery – Issue Date: 11/1/12, recertified 10/23

2016 – Present: Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Rammos Plastic Surgery & MedSpa, Peoria, Illinois

2016 – Present: Active Privileges

  • OSF St. Francis Medical Center
  • OSF Center for Health
  • Carle Health – Methodist / Proctor
  • Springfield Clinic-Peoria Surgery Center

2016 – Present: Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria

2016 – Present: Vice Chair of Research, Department of Surgery. University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria

2007 – 2012: Clinical Associate, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria

Department of Surgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria

2017 – Present: Instructor

  • M3 Clerkship Conference-
  • “Surgery Rotation Pearls & Pitfalls”
  • M3 Plastic Surgery Elective in Clerkship
  • M4 Plastic Surgery Elective

2017 – Present: Lab Instructor

  • M4 Surgery Practicum: Local Flaps for Reconstruction

2017 – Present: Lab  Instructor

  • Resident Cadaver and Suture Labs

2016 – Present: Vice Chair of Research

  • Medical Student and Resident Research Mentor


OSF – St. Francis Medical Center Peoria

2016 – Present: Plastic Surgery Service Member

  • M3, M4, Resident Clinical Education, 
  1. Rehbein J, Rammos CK. Patient-Specific Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Implants for Repair of Craniofacial Defects. UICOMP Research Day 2019, Peoria IL. May 2019.
  2. Piening K, Rammos CK. The use of a Tubed Groin Flap for Coverage of a Full thickness Elbow Defect. UICOMP Research Day 2019, Peoria IL. May 2019.
  3. Taege SM, Rammos CK. Surgical Management of the Morel Lavallée Lesion with Progressive Tension Sutures and Capsulotomies: An Innovative Approach. UICOMP Research Day 2019, Peoria IL. May 2019.
  4. Taege SM, Rammos CK. Is Prosthetic Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction Safe? A Young Surgeon’s Early Experience with 152 Breasts. UICOMP Research Day 2019, Peoria IL. May 2019.
  5. Taege SM, Rammos CK. Application of the Keystone Multiperforator Flap for Management of complex Defects. UICOMP Research Day 2019, Peoria IL. May 2019.
  6. Lyuksemburg V, Taege SM, Pera SJ, Rammos CK. Surgical Management of the Morel Lavallée Lesion with Progressive Tension Sutures and Capsulotomies: An Innovative Approach. First Annual Illinois Surgical Conference, Chicago IL. April 28, 2019.
  7. Abou-Hanna J, Taege SM, Rammos CK. Muscle Sparing Breast Reconstruction, a Safe Alternative to Traditional Reconstruction: Experience with 152 Breasts. First Annual Illinois Surgical Conference, Chicago IL. April 28, 2019.
  8. Biesboer EA, Moit HL, Rammos CK, Kortesis BG, Hunstad JP. Impact of postoperative drain placement on patient outcomes in aesthetic abdominopasty: A prospective randomized controlled study in a single plastic surgery center.  UICOMP Research Day 2018, Peoria IL. April 2018.
  9. Biesboer EA, Moit HL, Rammos CK, Flugstad NA, Hunstad JP. Submandibular gland reduction and its complications in aesthetic neck rejuvenation: a review of 52 cases. UICOMP Research Day 2018, Peoria IL. April 2018.
  10. Submandibular Gland Reduction and Tangential Excision of the Anterior Belly of the Digastrics in Aesthetic Contouring of the Neck. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting, New York, New York, April 26-May 1, 2018.
  11. The Safety of Modern Gluteoplasty Procedures: Lessons Learnt from 269 Consecutive Patients in a Single Plastic Surgery Center. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting, San Diego, California, April 27-May 2, 2017.
  12. Yoo A, Rammos CK. Lessons Learnt from Parry-Romberg Syndrome: Successful Treatment of Facial Atrophy with Pan-Facial Fat Grafting. UICOMP Research Day 2017. April 12, 2017.
  13. King VA, Rammos CK. Immediate Implant Based Breast Reconstruction with Synchronous Skin Reduction in a Patient with Macromastia – A Novel Technique. UICOMP Research Day 2017.  April 12, 2017. (2nd Place)
  14. Bailey A, Rammos CK. Synchronous Reconstruction of the Esophagus and Trachea with the use of the Strap Muscles in a Gunshot Wound Patient – Case Report. UICOMP Research Day 2017. April 12, 2017
  15. Rammos CK. Lessons Learned from Aesthetic Abdominoplasty: Drain Free Donor Site Closure in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction and Impact on Patient Outcomes. Mayo Clinic, Balfour Symposium, December 5, 2014
  16. Is the SMAS Facelift Safe? A Retrospective Review of Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Approach versus Subcutaneous Approach to Cosmetic Rhitidectomy. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting, San Francisco, California, April 24-29, 2014
  17. Aesthetic Contribution of the Nipple Areola Complex to Breast Reconstruction Outcome. Mayo Clinic Young Investigators Research Symposium, Rochester, Minnesota, March 22-23, 2014
  18. Body Composition Analysis in Bariatric surgery: Use of air displacement plethysmography. American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Las Vegas, Nevada, June 21-26, 2010.
  19. Use of air displacement plethysmography as a means of characterizing weight loss in bariatric surgery. American College of Surgeons 95th Annual Clinical Congress, Chicago, Illinois, October 11-15, 2009
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