Dr. David M. Lavine first fell in love with plastic surgery at the age of 13, when his father, a board certified Ophthalmologist, took him on rounds and introduced him to the new and developing specialty.  Dr. Lavine completed his undergraduate work at Duke University and then attended the University of Virginia Medical School in Charlottesville, Virginia, to obtain his medical degree. Following graduation from the University of Virginia in 1972, he moved to Dallas, Texas to begin his general surgery requirements for plastic surgery. Dr. Lavine completed his training at the renowned Baylor University Medical Center. After completing his training in plastic and hand surgery in Akron, Ohio in 1977, Dr. Lavine came to Fort Worth, Texas to start his practice.  Dr. Lavine is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and specializes in cosmetic surgery, permanent hair replacement and individualized medical skin care.

In addition to his clinical appointments, Dr. Lavine maintains a number of professional affiliations. He is an active member of:

• American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

• American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

• International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

• Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

• Texas Medical Association

• Tarrant County Medical Society

• Texas Plastic Surgery Society

• Fort Worth Society of Plastic Surgeons

• American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc. 

• Lipoplasty Society of North America

• American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association

• International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

• American Hair Loss Council

• The Aesthetic Surgery Education & Research Foundation

• Corporate Member – AIA (Aestheticians Int’l Association)

• Surgical Laser Association 

• The International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons, Inc. 

• Laser Institute of North Texas 

• North Texas Institute of Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgeons

Dr. Lavine's work includes publications in both national and international journals. In addition, he is the founding member, Past President and Past Co-Chairman of the Fort Worth Society of Plastic Surgery. He has also made contributions to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram "Health Talk" section, as well as "Focus on Health and Fitness" section and many other local publications.

In addition, Dr. Lavine holds several academic and committee appointments, including:

• Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas, Texas.

• Chairman – The Fort Worth Facial Malformation Clinic

• Past Medical Consultant–UHI Corporation(Clinitron Bed)

• Past Instructor – Dioptics Corp. Permanent Lashliner Procedure

• Past Instructor of Plastic Surgery – John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas

• Past Vice-President, Fort Worth Society of Plastic Surgeons

• Medical Advisory Committee – Fort Worth Rehabilitation Hospital

• Past President, Fort Worth Society of Plastic Surgeons

• Charter Member, Texas Medical Laser Association

• Tarrant County Medical Legal Liaison Committee

• Habitat for Humanity

• Executive Committee, Fort Worth Surgery Center, a HealthSouth facility

• Board Member, Dallas Holocaust Center