Harold E. Pierce
Harold E. Pierce Jr. | |
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Pierce in 1993 | |
| Born | April 4, 1922 |
| Died | October 25, 2006 (aged 84) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Lincoln University, Howard University School of Medicine |
| Known for | Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Howard University, University of Pennsylvania, Harlem Hospital |
Harold E. Pierce Jr. Brigadier General (USAF, PANG, ret.) (April 4, 1922 – October 25, 2006) was an American dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon who practiced principally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for over 48 years. He pioneered surgical techniques for the treatment of keloids, laminar dermal reticulotomy, hair transplants, cosmetic facial surgery, chemical facial peeling, and dermabrasion in people of color. He was called "The Father of Black Cosmetic Surgery."