Dr. Duncan Hughes, Plastic Surgeon in NC

Meet Dr. Duncan Hughes.

Dr. Hughes is a Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with over a decade of experience. Read below to learn more.

About Dr. Duncan Hughes

Dr. Duncan Hughes is a distinguished double board-certified plastic surgeon who joined Synergy Face + Body following his success leading a renowned practice in Durham. Known for his exceptional surgical skills and innovative approach, he utilizes Synergy’s cutting-edge technology and a skilled team to deliver outstanding, personalized results. As a recognized authority in aesthetic medicine, Dr. Hughes is frequently featured on the Plastic Surgery Channel, where he highlights groundbreaking trends and techniques in the field.

Dr. Hughes’ Professional Journey

Dr. Duncan Hughes is a double board-certified plastic surgeon recognized for his specialized training and extensive academic achievements, including prestigious fellowships from MERCK (Neurology), NIH (cancer research), and Duke University (medical education).

Before joining Synergy Face + Body, he successfully led his own practice in Durham, driven by his passion for collaborative care and advanced technologies.

Dr. Hughes has published over 25 influential research papers in top journals like Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Annals of Plastic Surgery, shaping global medical practices. He frequently shares his expertise at international conferences and on the Plastic Surgery Channel.

Outside of the O.R.

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Hughes lives in Durham with his wife and two children.  He is an avid triathlete, competing in triathlons of all distances, most notably, finishing in the top 10% of two Iron Man triathlons, and successfully completing the daunting Alcatraz Triathlon in San Francisco Bay. Dr. Hughes also enjoys running, completing the New York City Marathon in 2010.

Reviews for Dr. Hughes

Plastic Surgery Procedures

The Best plastic surgeon in North Carolina and Virginia

Breast Augmentation

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Unsymmetrical breasts, lack of breast/body proportion, loss of volume

Blepharoplasty Eyelid Enhancement

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Excess skin on eyelid, eyelid wrinkles, eye bags, droopy eyes

Tummy Tuck

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Loose, excess skin, weakened muscles, stomach fat

Brow Lift

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Natural aging, excessive wrinkles, sagging eyebrows, frown lines, crow’s feet

Facelift

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Sagging skin, loss of facial volume, double chin, aged skin, creased skin

Breast Lift

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Natural aging, sagging skin/breasts, loss of elasticity within the breast

Breast Reduction

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Excess breast tissue, neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, skin irritation, gynecomastia

BodyTite

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Arms, legs, stomach, thighs, legs, buttocks

Liposuction

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Fat on chin/neck, abdomen, flanks, arm, knees, thighs, bra rolls, male breasts

Mommy Makeover

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Childbearing effects, loose abdomen, stretch marks, sagging skin, unwanted fat, deflated breasts

Arm Lift

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Excess arm skin, loose and flabby skin

Thigh Lift

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Sagging skin, cellulite, excess skin

Body Lift

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Excess body fat, sagging skin

Rhinoplasty

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Nasal asymmetry, humps on nose, enlarged tip or bridge