Actively involved in numerous research projects, Dr. Scarpidis is recognized for his contributions to the scientific community. As a clinical investigator in laser liposuction (SmartLipoTM), Dr. Scarpidis presented guidelines for the safe and efficacious use of this technology at national Plastic Surgery conferences. He has been invited by local and national Plastic Surgery societies to share his research on the changes the face undergoes with aging and his surgical techniques for facial rejuvenation. His work has earned him the New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgery Clinical Poster Competition Award two years in a row.