Essie Kueberuwa Yates is a British, internationally trained, female plastic surgeon, board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) as well as the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Yates specializes in aesthetic/cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for women. The hallmark of her practice philosophy is reflected in The Yates Institute company mission “outer confidence, inner strength.” She has dedicated years of her life training to help rebuild her patients’ self-confidence, and enable them to look and feel the best version of themselves. She is known for her commitment to excellence and perfection, as well as her genuine kindness and compassion towards patients.  Dr Yates was educated at esteemed institutions in London, New York and Chicago, where she worked alongside innovators and thought leaders. She acquired proficiency in cutting edge techniques for cosmetic breast, facial, and body procedures as well as implant based and perforator based microsurgical breast reconstruction. She nationally renowned and consults for leading companies such as Mentor advising She is committed to offering state-of-the art care to all cosmetic and reconstructive patients, and works closely with them to educate and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment. 

Dr. Yates also has a strong interest is in breast and facial aesthetic surgery. Her edge when performing cosmetic surgery not only lies in her advanced training at the nation’s premier centers, but also in her unique understanding of the nuances of female aesthetics.  As a female surgeon, former model and top 12 finalist in Miss UK, she is extremely aligned with the aesthetics of the female form. She believes that every patient is unique and spends considerable time planning an individualized, strategic treatment plan to enable her patients to exceed their cosmetic goals. She is a strong advocate for “blended” or “multi-modality therapies” and frequently combines non-surgical rejuvenation techniques such as injectable fillers, BOTOX®  and lasers for outstanding age intervention results.

Serving the Women of Fort Lauderdale and Beyond

Dr. Yates is a strong supporter of all women, in particular, professional women, working moms, and women everywhere striving to improve themselves and their communities. As a plastic surgeon and business woman living and working in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Yates prides herself on serving the women of this community. For Dr. Yates, empowering women to look their best is more than BOTOX®, breast augmentations, or face lifts, she believes that if her patients look their best, they are closer to feeling their best, which improves their performance across all aspects of their lives. Plastic surgery is not about transforming patients into someone else, it is about accentuating and showcasing patients natural features and essence.

Dr. Yates Favorite Procedures

Dr. Yates favorite procedures are face lifts, breast augmentations, and mommy makeovers. Here are a few of the reasons why she loves these procedures:

“I enjoy facelifts, because they are technically challenging and require creativity and extreme attention to detail. A great face lift can make a patient look 10 to 15 years younger and that’s amazing to me.”

“Although many patients have become accustomed to breast augmentation as a common procedure, it’s serious and has risk. The best female surgeons have tenacity, skill, and vision, balanced with healthy respect for the risks associated with surgery.”

“As a plastic surgeon and mom, restoring moms back to their pre-baby bodies or better is a passion of mine. Mommy makeovers are transformative for moms on many levels. Many moms don’t love their post-partum bodies, whether its droopy breasts or a belly pooch that won’t go away no matter how many times you go to the gym. I love that mommy makeover can change all of that, almost overnight.”