Alan B. Brackup, MD, FACS

Alan B. Brackup, MD, FACS is a triple board-certified oculoplastic facial surgeon who leads Cosmetic Surgery Specialists in Langhorne, Bucks County, PA. Trained at Stanford University, Dr. Brackup was the first surgeon in the United States to be board-certified in cosmetic surgery (American Board of Cosmetic Surgery) and ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology). He has been the recipient of multiple "Top Doctor" awards including Castle Connolly and Philadelphia Magazine, and is a frequently invited speaker at national plastic surgery meetings. Dr. Brackup's over 30 years of experience in the field provides him with a depth and breadth of knowledge to achieve the optimal results for his patients.

See Dr. Brackup's Q & A in Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors 2023 Here 2022/2021 Here 2020/2019 Here and 2018 Here

Along with his certifications in cosmetic surgery and ophthalmology, Dr. Brackup further enhanced his skill with a fellowship in oculofacial plastic surgery. This allows him to create beautiful, natural-looking results for his patients at Cosmetic Surgery Specialists. Together with his surgical training and skills, Dr. Brackup has embraced modern medical technology, equipping his Langhorne office with the latest nonsurgical cosmetic treatments. From nonsurgical body sculpting and skin tightening, Dr. Brackup helps his patients choose their best treatment plan, whether it is surgical, nonsurgical, or a combination of both.

Fellowship in Oculofacial Plastic Surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Residency in Ophthalmology with Honors at Stanford University Hospitals and Clinics

MD from Stanford University School of Medicine

AB in Biology, Summa cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Lafayette College

American Board of Cosmetic Surgery

American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery

American Board of Ophthalmology

Castle Connolly Top Doctors® 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018

Best of Bucks winner for Plastic Surgery by The Bucks County Courier Times

Best Plastic Surgeon in Bucks County by The Philadelphia Inquirer

RealSelf "Top Doctor"

Healthgrades Honor Roll

Multiple awards from Vitals, including Patients' Choice Award, On-Time Doctor Award, Compassionate Doctor Award, and more

Henry I. Baylis Cosmetic Surgery Award - American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery

John J. and Hazel Foster Award, Outstanding Research Project, Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University Medical Center

American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fellow

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fellow

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Fellow

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fellow

American College of Surgeons, Fellow

American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Member

International Peeling Society, Member

International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, Member

Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission, Medical Advisory Board, Governor-Appointed Chairman

Association of Professional Ringside Physicians, Member

Dr. Brackup is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He is an Associate Fellowship Director for the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania and Albany Medical College. Dr. Brackup has also served as an instructor for both Allergan and Medicis brands, teaching advanced techniques of injectable rejuvenation using BOTOX, Juvéderm, Restylane and more. As an author of numerous articles and book chapters in the field of oculofacial cosmetic surgery, Dr. Brackup is a frequent invited lecturer at conferences around the world. He continues to be at the forefront of the field, actively pursuing technological advances in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

Ramesh S, Goldberg RA, Wulc AE, Brackup AB: Observations on the Tear Trough. Aesthetic Surgery Journal 40(9) 938-947, 2019

Harounian J, Wulc AE, Brackup AB, Ramesh S: Subtle Eyelid Retraction after Lower Blepharoplasty. Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 72 (10): 1682-1687, 2019

Ramesh S, Goldberg RA, Wulc AE, Brackup AB: Objective Comparison of Nasojugal Fold Depth and Lower Eyelid Length After Fat Excision Versus Fat Transpositional Lower Blepharoplasty. Aesthetic Surgery Journal 39 (10):1048-1054, 2019

Brackup, A.B. and Abel, A.D.: Cosmetic Rejuvenation of the Lower Face and Neck. Oculoplastics and Orbit. Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg 2007

McCarty, M.L. and Brackup, A.B.: Minimal Incision Facelift Surgery. Ophthalmology Clinics of North America 18, 2005

Brackup, A.B.: Advances and Controversies in Face Lift Surgery. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology 14:253-259, 2003.

Brackup, A. B.: Combined Cervicofacial Rhytidectomy and Laser Skin Resurfacing. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 18(1):24, 2002

Diniz, W, Shields C, Shields J, Gunduz K, Brackup A: Orbital Haemangiopericytoma Simulating an Intraocular Mass. British Journal of Ophthalmology 83(6):753, 1999.

Brackup, A. B.: Laser Rejuvenation of the Periorbital Region. In Laser Facial Rejuvenation. Revinter Ltd., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1998.

Brackup, A. B.: Combined CO2 Laser Resurfacing and Skin Excision in Lower Lid Blepharoplasty. International Journal of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery

5(1):38, 1997

Dr. Brackup serves as the Chairman of the Medical Board of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission. Appointed by the Governor, Dr. Brackup is responsible for medical policy as it relates to the combat sports of mixed martial arts and boxing in Pennsylvania. He has served as the ringside Physician for numerous boxing title events and Ultimate Fighting Championships, including the inaugural UFC event in 1993.

Blissfully married for 34 years, Alan and Eileen Brackup have 3 children: Robert, Julia, and Shane. Dr. Brackup is a lifelong practitioner of combat sports including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Burmese and French kick boxing, Western boxing, Judo and Japanese karate. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, when not at the office or with family he can usually be found on the mats of the Ricardo Almeida BJJ Academy. A passionate skier, he also enjoys challenging himself on extreme ski terrain around the world and sharing his love of fine food and wine with friends.