(Free Press Release) Miami, Florida Dr. Mark Ballentyne of the Skin Wellness Center at Atlantic Plastic Surgery was recently awarded Board Certification by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.Dr. Ballentyne, completed an extended course of study in which physicians gain comprehensive education and technical training in the evolving science of aesthetic medicine from January to September, 2011.On November 5th, 2011, Dr. Ballentyne underwent the written and oral exams and was awarded board certification.

The American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine teaches the art, science, techniques and procedures of aesthetic medicine to licensed physicians. The AAAM is the exclusive USA member of the International Union of Aesthetic Medicine, (UIME) comprised of 29 member societies and 20,000 members. Their courses are the only such courses recognized in the USA, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East by the UIME. Their worldwide faculties are experts in their respective fields.

Dr. Mark Ballentyne has been the Director of Aesthetic Medicine at Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center since 2003 and is a national trainer for Allergan and Medicis, makers of some of the world's most popular dermal fillers, due to his technical skill, extensive experience, and eye for superior results. He has established a strong reputation for his talent in performing the lip augmentation procedure, facial rejuvenation with BOTOX® Cosmetic injections and dermal fillers, photo-rejuvenation (Intense Pulsed Light or IPL), sclerotherapy, medical level skin care treatments, Fraxel laser treatments and chemical peels. Visit our website at http://www.atlanticplasticsurg.com to learn about the complete range of plastic surgical procedures or call Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center at 1-800-633-6860 for additional information.

About Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center:
Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center is the practice of New Hampshire plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Gray, since 1985. Dr. Gray is nationally and internationally recognized as the inventor of the scarless breast reduction, a revolutionary procedure that eliminates scars associated with the older, traditional method of breast reduction. He has a large following of satisfied patients from across New Hampshire, the United States and a number of foreign countries, who have sought him out for breast augmentation and scarless breast reduction. Dr. Gray has taught at educational conferences for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and is the only member of the International Society of Plastic Surgeons from New Hampshire.
Dr. Mark Ballentyne is a highly skilled physician who has been Director of Medical Aesthetics at the Skin Wellness Center since 2003. Dr. Ballentyne is board-certified by the American Academy of Family Practice Physicians, is licensed to practice in New Hampshire and will be fully certified by the Board of Aesthetic Medicine in September 2011. He has established a strong reputation for his talent in administering dermal fillers, BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport injections, and Fraxel laser treatments. 
He is a national trainer for Allerganâ„¢. Dr. Brannon Claytor is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as in hand surgery. Dr. Claytor is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, offering patients a high level of skill, outstanding training and commitment to excellence in cosmetic, reconstructive and hand surgery.He completed an additional year of training in breast microsurgery, oncologic reconstruction and hand microsurgery at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri and was on the teaching faculty of the Lahey Clinic Medical Center.visit: http://www.atlanticplasticsurg.com