Welcome to The Plastic Surgery Group

CONFIDENCE IS
BEAUTIFUL.

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WHY CHOOSE US

Plastic Surgery Group

When you choose The Plastic Surgery Group, located in Albany, NY, you’ll benefit from their years of experience, dedication to safety, and the finest personal care that comes from the strength of our entire team. You’ll enjoy naturally beautiful results and the enhanced confidence that comes with looking your best.

Compliment this with a visit to Spa One, our medical spa located within The Plastic Surgery Group. Our group’s aesthetic professionals offer expert training and knowledge to provide you with the most innovative and customized treatments.

We’ll gladly provide you with a free initial consultation.

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WHO WE ARE

ABOUT US

Our group of plastic surgeons and dedicated support staff strive to provide beautiful, natural-looking results and a rewarding patient experience for everyone who visits us for cosmetic surgery.
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MEET THE PROVIDERS

Susan M. Gannon, MD

“Among my top priorities is providing my patients with natural-looking results. I take the time to carefully listen to a person’s aesthetic goals and explain their options, both surgical and non-surgical. I strive to provide attractive surgical outcomes that naturally integrate with a person’s age, body type, and lifestyle.”

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Susan M. Gannon, MD, is a valued member of The Plastic Surgery Group. Although there are many board-certified plastic surgeons in Albany, NY, Dr. Gannon stands out because of her impressive qualifications and compassionate personality. She performs both plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures for the face, breasts, body, and hands and strives to impart confidence in her patients through natural-looking results.

Training & Qualifications

Trained and educated in the state of New York, Albany cosmetic plastic surgeon Dr. Gannon earned her medical degree Albany Medical College and completed her residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Albany Medical Center Hospital. She continued her education at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Institute at Lennox Hill Hospital, recognized internationally for advances in ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and plastic surgery.

Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Professional Affiliations

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Medical Society of the State of New York

Honors & Awards

  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • Janet W. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Award
  • Dean’s Letter for Academic Excellence

Craig fournier, md

“My aim is to get to know your distinct vision of beauty, before creating an individualized treatment plan that unites you with your ideal outcome. From the most innovative surgical options to cutting-edge, minimally-invasive techniques, we will work together to restore your self-confidence and bring your aesthetic dreams to life!”

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Dr. Craig Fournier brings a personalized touch and top-tier aesthetic fellowship training to the compassionate care of his patients. Dr. Fournier performs aesthetic and reconstructive surgery on the breast and body with specialized expertise in surgery of the face and nose. He has distinguished himself as a peer-reviewed author as well as through many plastic surgery presentations on the local and national stage. Dr. Fournier employs his technical skill and knowledge in the field to help each and every patient achieve their goals.

Training & Qualifications
Dr. Fournier completed his medical school education at Tufts University School of Medicine before completing a plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at Albany Medical Center. After his residency, he was selected for an aesthetic plastic surgery fellowship year at Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital- the oldest and most prestigious aesthetic fellowship in the country.

Credentials

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery – Board Eligible

Professional Affiliations

  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • American Medical Association

Briana Benson, PA

“Quality patient care is my top priority. My goal is for patients to be comfortable in their own skin and confident with their treatment plans – regardless of where they are on their journey. Beauty is not always one size fits all – I strive to tailor every treatment plan to the individual.”

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Briana Benson is a physician assistant who evaluates pre and post operative patients, assists in the operating room and performs many minimally invasive procedures right in the office. She began her career in orthopedics before transitioning to plastic and reconstructive surgery at Albany Medical Center. There, Briana spent seven years refining her plastic surgery skills before joining The Plastic Surgery Group.

Training and Qualifications:

Briana earned her undergraduate degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute before earning her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Albany Medical College.

Certifications:

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Professional Affiliations:

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • New York State Society of Physician Assistants
Read More
Susan M. Gannon, MD, is a valued member of The Plastic Surgery Group. Although there are many board-certified plastic surgeons in Albany, NY, Dr. Gannon stands out because of her impressive qualifications and compassionate personality. She performs both plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures for the face, breasts, body, and hands and strives to impart confidence in her patients through natural-looking results.

Training & Qualifications

Trained and educated in the state of New York, Albany cosmetic plastic surgeon Dr. Gannon earned her medical degree Albany Medical College and completed her residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Albany Medical Center Hospital. She continued her education at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Institute at Lennox Hill Hospital, recognized internationally for advances in ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and plastic surgery.

Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Professional Affiliations

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Medical Society of the State of New York

Honors & Awards

  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • Janet W. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Award
  • Dean’s Letter for Academic Excellence
Read More

Dr. Craig Fournier brings a personalized touch and top-tier aesthetic fellowship training to the compassionate care of his patients. Dr. Fournier performs aesthetic and reconstructive surgery on the breast and body with specialized expertise in surgery of the face and nose. He has distinguished himself as a peer-reviewed author as well as through many plastic surgery presentations on the local and national stage. Dr. Fournier employs his technical skill and knowledge in the field to help each and every patient achieve their goals.

Training & Qualifications
Dr. Fournier completed his medical school education at Tufts University School of Medicine before completing a plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at Albany Medical Center. After his residency, he was selected for an aesthetic plastic surgery fellowship year at Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital- the oldest and most prestigious aesthetic fellowship in the country.

Credentials

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery – Board Eligible

Professional Affiliations

  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • American Medical Association
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Briana Benson is a physician assistant who evaluates pre and post operative patients, assists in the operating room and performs many minimally invasive procedures right in the office. She began her career in orthopedics before transitioning to plastic and reconstructive surgery at Albany Medical Center. There, Briana spent seven years refining her plastic surgery skills before joining The Plastic Surgery Group.

Training and Qualifications:

Briana earned her undergraduate degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute before earning her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Albany Medical College.

Certifications:

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Professional Affiliations:

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • New York State Society of Physician Assistants

MEET THE NURSES

KERIN RYAN-HART, RN, CANS

JULIA CRIST, RN, BSN

EXPLORE THE DIFFERENCE

BEFORE & AFTER GALLERY

We are dedicated to our patients and providing quality procedures. View our full before & after gallery today!

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