Effie Politis

Effie Politis is a board-certified plastic surgeon who heads Politis Plastic Surgery in Tampa, Florida. She has operating privileges at St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Joseph's Women's Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital North Tampa. Her signature procedure is the 24-hour breast augmentation, and the practice also features mommy makeovers, liposuction and tummy tucks. She offers the Zoom Neck Lift, a minimally invasive neck and jaw procedure with low downtime that draws on several techniques. Her medical degree is from the University of Florida College of Medicine. She completed a plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the University of South Florida, followed by postgraduate training in radiology there. During that training she worked closely with Dr. David J. Smith. She served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of South Florida. Her training includes advanced work in facial anatomy and reconstructive principles. She speaks Greek and English fluently. She tailors each procedure to the patient's anatomy and goals, aiming for natural-looking results. In injectable consultations she carries out hands-on facial assessments, looking at bone structure, fat distribution and skin quality before recommending filler. She also explains how each skin technology works and how treatments work together. Patients often describe her as calm and confident, and they appreciate her hands-on consultations and her clear, educational approach. She places emphasis on ongoing patient education and evidence-based guidance on aesthetic treatments.