Chet Mays, MD

Dr. Chet Mays is a nationally recognized and award-winning Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in cosmetic surgery and has become a national leader in cosmetic breast surgery, authoring a textbook and over 20 book chapters. Dr. Mays comes from a family of surgeons and considers himself an artist more than a doctor because of his ability to sculpt the body. The operating room, or the “art studio” as he calls it, is where he performs his masterpieces. He is a compassionate physician who understands that plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments are very personal choices. Dr. Mays works in collaboration with his patients to produce optimal, natural-looking results.

Education and Training

• Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
• Plastic Surgery Residency, University of Rochester Division of Plastic Surgery
• General Surgery Internship, University of Rochester Department of Surgery
• Doctor of Medicine, cum laude, University of Louisville School of Medicine
• Bachelor of Arts in Biology, summa cum laude, University of Louisville

Memberships

• American Board of Plastic Surgery
• Kentucky Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Contributing Editor, The Plastic Surgery Channel
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Southeastern Society of Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons
• American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dr. Mays specializes in cosmetic surgery and has become a national leader in cosmetic breast surgery. He keeps informed about the latest technologies and nonsurgical and surgical techniques by attending national symposiums on breast surgery, facial and rhinoplasty surgeries, and oculoplastic surgery. He frequently speaks nationally about his expertise in plastic surgery. He believes plastic surgery involves more than what can be done for patients but also how doctors can teach others to perform the procedures they have perfected. As a gratis faculty member for the University of Louisville Division of Plastic Surgery, he is also involved in teaching his expert techniques to the next generation of plastic surgeons.

Dr. Mays is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He has earned the distinction of membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Aesthetic Society. Over the years, he has also been honored with ExpertInjector™ status, #FanFavoriteSurgeon, 40 Under 40, and multiple Top Doc awards by Louisville's LEO Weekly Readers' Choice Awards.

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Chet Mays is honored to be recognized locally and nationally for his dedication to excellence in plastic surgery. His commitment to patient safety, innovation, and natural-looking results has earned him multiple distinctions, including but not limited to:

• Best Doctor - LEO Weekly Reader’s Choice Awards, 4 consecutive years
• Best Cosmetic Surgeon - LEO Weekly Reader’s Choice Awards
• NewBeauty Top Doctor - Recognized since 2022 for outstanding aesthetic expertise
• Castle Connolly Top Doctor - Named among the top 7% of board-certified physicians in the United States