At the prestigious 4th Annual Global Integral Beauty Conference held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, Dr. Maria LoTempio, a double-board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, was honored with the Legend Award 2025 for her remarkable contributions to medicine, beauty, and women’s empowerment.
Based in New York, Dr. LoTempio has earned international recognition for her pioneering approach to plastic surgery, where artistry meets science and empathy drives patient care. With expertise in both facial and body reconstructive procedures, she has built a reputation for delivering results that honor natural beauty and individuality.
A proud graduate of Georgetown University, Dr. LoTempio began her medical journey as a neonatal intensive care nurse, an experience that shaped her patient-centered philosophy and commitment to compassionate care. Today, she is one of the few women plastic surgeons in New York leading her own private practice — LoTempio Plastic Surgery — where she provides highly personalized treatments designed to restore confidence and harmony.