Credentials Worth Knowing
Dr. Larson is an ABPS board-certified plastic surgeon. He’s also been a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 5 years running, from 2021 through 2025. He trained in plastic surgery at Georgetown, completed a microsurgery fellowship in Seattle, and later taught at the University of Arizona.
He’s also a member of ASAPS and ASPS, the 2 main groups for plastic surgeons nationwide. He is also a member if ISAPS, the international society for top cosmetic plastic surgeons. This experience guides every decision Dr. Larson makes, outside and inside the operating room.
If you’re still comparing options for a cosmetic surgeon in Tucson, read our guide on finding a plastic surgeon near you.
One Practice, Two Kinds of Care
Dr. Larson handles surgical and reconstructive care, from body contouring to gender-affirming surgery.
Laura Zimmerman, NP-C, CANS, leads nonsurgical care at ZL Medspa, including injectables, lasers, and skin treatments. Her CANS certification means she’s met an additional national standard built specifically for aesthetic nursing, on top of her nurse practitioner license.
Because both teams work under one roof, your care can move in either direction as your goals change. A patient who starts with injectables can schedule a surgical consultation without starting over with a new clinician. Someone recovering from surgery can transition into skin care and maintenance with the team that already knows their history.
That continuity is part of what makes Larson Plastic Surgery & ZL Medspa different. It gives patients a clearer way to compare medspa care and surgical options with a cosmetic surgeon in Tucson who can look at the full picture before recommending a personalized treatment path.
Who Does What on Your Care Team
Dr. Larson makes all surgical decisions and performs your procedure, but a lot of work happens around that moment.
- Our clinical operations manager keeps your case on schedule, from consultation through recovery.
- Our aesthetic nurses and licensed aestheticians handle skin care, laser treatments, and post-op support.
- Patient concierges manage scheduling, paperwork, and travel coordination for patients who fly or drive in from out of town.
These roles give you personalized support through every step and allow your surgeon to focus on surgical judgment. You’ll meet most of this team before your procedure, not just on the day of surgery, so you can feel comfortable during each appointment.
How We Keep Care Continuous
Care at Larson Plastic Surgery moves in a sequence, not broken up into isolated visits. Your consultation notes, photos, and goals carry forward to every appointment after that.
You don’t repeat your story to a new face each time. If your plan itself changes, the full team already has the context to adjust with you.
That’s part of the benefit of choosing a cosmetic surgeon in Tucson who works inside one coordinated practice.