I was honored to participate as faculty at the 2026 UCI Facial Rejuvenation and Aesthetics Conference alongside an outstanding group of colleagues dedicated to advancing the field of facial rejuvenation. During the course, I had the opportunity to present on patient selection, surgical judgment, and setting appropriate expectations in facial rejuvenation surgery—all critical components of achieving safe, thoughtful, and individualized outcomes. I also served as a panelist and participated in faculty discussions covering postoperative management and recovery, the deep plane learning curve, challenging facelift cases, submandibular gland management, variations in platysma anatomy and treatment strategies, perioperative planning and complication prevention, and the recognition and prevention of poor facelift outcomes. Courses like this are an important opportunity to share experience, examine complex cases, and learn from different surgical perspectives. Continued collaboration and open discussion are essential as we refine techniques and improve patient care. Thank you to UCI and the course organizers for the invitation, and to my fellow faculty and attendees for a thoughtful and engaging program. #FacialPlasticSurgery #MedicalEducation #UCISchoolofMedicine

I’m pleased to be speaking at the 2026 Cupid Compendium this October in West Hollywood. I’ll be presenting on two areas that intersect closely with facial aesthetics, function, and patient care: peri-procedural edema management and facial strain and nerve function asymmetry. Our understanding of facial aging and rejuvenation continues to evolve, and I believe it is essential that we consider not only anatomy and appearance, but also facial movement, nerve function, and the physiologic response to treatment. I’m looking forward to sharing insights from my experience, learning from colleagues across the field, and contributing to the conversations taking place at this year’s meeting. Thank you to Dr. Ben Talei and the Cupid Compendium team for the invitation. #CupidCompendium #FacialPlasticSurgery #FacialNerve #FacialAesthetics #MedicalEducation

Recovery from surgery does not begin when the procedure is over. In many ways, it begins before surgery ever takes place. I recently spoke with Beth Landman for Town & Country about the concept of “pre-covery” and the role preoperative preparation can play in the surgical experience. For patients considering facial plastic surgery, factors such as nutrition, physical fitness, and overall health can influence inflammation, healing, and recovery. While there is no way to eliminate the natural healing process, creating the best possible environment before surgery can help patients approach recovery from a stronger starting point. As our understanding of surgical recovery continues to evolve, I believe the conversation should include not only what patients do after surgery, but how we can better prepare them beforehand. Thank you to Town & Country and Beth Landman for including my perspective.

Hollywood's new "youth elixir"? Fat grafting.  I have long discussed fat grafting in the context of facelifts and other facial rejuvenation procedures because aging is not solely about skin laxity. Changes in facial volume can be just as important when evaluating the face as a whole. What is particularly noteworthy today is the growing interest in fat grafting as a standalone procedure, especially among younger patients seeking subtle, natural-looking restoration. Thank you to the @DailyMail and Margaret Abrams for including me in this important conversation. Read the full article:
 dailymail.com/lifestyle/beau… #FatGrafting #FacialPlasticSurgery #FacialRejuvenation

Facial Paralysis Treatment | Before & After Selective Neurolysis youtu.be/yMCpHb3KTs4?is=Ag6g… via @YouTube

I’m pleased to share that my patient, Harley H., was featured in The New York Times Magazine article, “Three People on Why They Wanted New Faces.” Although the article does not identify the treating physicians, I served as Harley’s surgeon and performed his deep plane facelift and deep neck lift. Harley speaks candidly about the personal reasons behind his decision to pursue facial rejuvenation, as well as the realities of the healing process. At the time of the feature, he was three months post-procedure—still an early stage of recovery, when residual swelling can remain and results continue to mature. His goal was not to change his identity or look like someone different. He wanted his outward appearance to better reflect the healthy, active person he feels himself to be. That distinction represents an important principle in my approach to facial plastic surgery: rejuvenation should preserve the patient’s individuality while creating a natural, balanced and refreshed appearance. Thank you to the @nytimes Magazine and Coralie Kraft for featuring my patient and approaching his story with such thoughtfulness. I’m also grateful to Harley for trusting me with his care and for sharing his experience so openly. Read the full feature here:
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I’m honored to be participating in the 2026 AAFPRS Annual Meeting, taking place September 23–26 in Las Vegas, and to contribute to the educational program alongside so many outstanding colleagues. This year’s meeting provides an opportunity to discuss several areas that are central to my practice and ongoing research. I’ll be presenting on Selective Facial Neurectomy for Synkinesis: Surgical Nuances and Outcome Optimization, participating in a panel discussion on facial paralysis outcomes, and sharing my approaches to revision facelift surgery and buccal fat modification in the deep plane facelift, with a focus on patient selection, surgical technique, and safety. I hope to see many of you in Las Vegas. #FacialPlasticSurgery #AAFPRS #RevisionFacelift #FacialReanimation #DeepPlaneFacelift

Honored to once again be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Plastic Surgeons for 2026 in the categories of facelift, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery. This recognition is especially meaningful because the ranking process includes recommendations from medical professionals and peers within the field. To be acknowledged by colleagues who understand the level of precision, responsibility, and dedication this work requires is a tremendous honor. Thank you to @Newsweek and Statista for this recognition, and to my fellow physicians and medical professionals for their confidence and support. I am also deeply grateful to my patients, colleagues, and team, whose trust and commitment make this work possible every day. Congratulations to all of this year's honorees. It is a privilege to be recognized alongside so many outstanding surgeons who continue to advance our specialty. #Newsweek #AmericasBestPlasticSurgeons #FacialPlasticSurgery

Thank you to Jolene Edgar for featuring my work in Behind the Facelift on Aesthetics Unfiltered. The article highlights findings from our Journal of Craniofacial Surgery publication surveying AAFPRS members on current facelift technique trends, including deep plane facelift surgery, fat grafting, and submandibular gland reduction. This video was featured in the article. joleneedgar.substack.com/p/b…

THR A-List Aesthetics "The Comeback: Restoring Balance, Beauty and Trust... youtu.be/74zccOwoFoQ?is=9guR… via @YouTube

Revision & Secondary Facelift Surgery | Everything You Need to Know youtu.be/DQOHsL7pJ-I?is=QRK0… via @YouTube

Honored to be the invited keynote speaker for this year's World of Facial Plastic Surgery Congress in Lisbon, Portugal. It was a pleasure seeing so many talented colleagues dedicated to advancing our specialty. Throughout the meeting, I had the privilege of presenting on: • The Future of Deep Plane Surgery
• Facial Reanimation and Rejuvenation: State-of-the-Art Concepts
• Deep Plane Facelift and Neck Contouring
• Keynote: Facial Nerve Safety in the Deep Plane Facelift
• Keynote: Structural Neck Contour Refinement
• Keynote: Revision Facelift
 I also moderated the Advanced Deep Plane Facelift Fixation panel and participate in several expert panel discussions focused on advancing facial rejuvenation techniques and improving patient outcomes. My sincere thanks to the EAFPS, AAFPRS, IFFPSS, the conference organizers, faculty, and attendees for creating such an outstanding program. I look forward to continuing these conversations and helping shape the future of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. #WorldOfFacialPlasticSurgeryCongress #FacialPlasticSurgery #MedicalEducation #SurgicalInnovation

The one question I wish more patients asked before their facelift: "What... youtube.com/shorts/7wU6u07Qv… via @YouTube #deepplanefacelift #necklift

Excited to share my recently published study in The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery: “Evaluating Facelift Outcomes and Technique Trends in the United States.” This national survey study examines how facelift surgery continues to evolve across the United States, particularly with the growing adoption of deep plane facelift techniques and more advanced approaches to facial and neck rejuvenation. As deep plane facelift surgery becomes more widely utilized, there has also been increasing discussion surrounding the potential risk of facial nerve injury and the importance of meticulous surgical technique, anatomical knowledge, and patient safety. Deep plane techniques can provide powerful and natural rejuvenation by addressing deeper facial structures rather than simply tightening the skin. However, these approaches also require a sophisticated understanding of facial anatomy and careful intraoperative decision-making. Several principles are especially important in helping optimize both safety and outcomes during deep plane facelift surgery: 
 • Careful anesthesia approaches that avoid excessive tissue distortion and allow for more accurate intraoperative assessment
 • The use of facial nerve monitoring and nerve stimulators during dissection
 • A comprehensive understanding of facial anatomy, deeper tissue planes, retaining ligaments, SMAS anatomy, and facial nerve pathways Modern facial rejuvenation surgery continues to move toward more structural, anatomy-based approaches that emphasize natural, long-lasting results while prioritizing patient safety and preservation of facial function. I’m incredibly grateful to my co-authors, Dr. Kaitlynne Pak and Dr. Parsa Salehi, as well as all of the surgeons nationwide who contributed their expertise to this study and helped further the ongoing discussion surrounding facelift technique evolution and evidence-based facial rejuvenation. #Plasticsurgery #Facelift #FacialNerveSafety

I am honored to be an invited speaker @eafps for The World of Facial Plastics Congress in Lisbon, Portugal, joining an exceptional group of facial plastic surgeons from around the world. This year, I will be delivering several lectures on topics that remain central to my practice and the continued advancement of our specialty, including the deep plane facelift, facelift nerve safety, and revision facelift. I look forward to sharing insights, exchanging ideas with colleagues from across the globe, and contributing to the ongoing evolution of facial plastic surgery. See you in Lisbon. #EAFPS2026 #WorldOfFacialPlastics #FacialPlasticSurgery

I’m honored to share the publication of “Comprehensive Periorbital & Midface Rejuvenation” in Elsevier’s Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, which I had the privilege of serving as lead editor. This issue brings together an outstanding group of surgeons and thought leaders to explore modern approaches to deep plane facelift, blepharoplasty, fat grafting, periorbital rejuvenation, midface rejuvenation, aesthetic analysis, and evolving techniques focused on achieving natural, balanced results. My goal was to create a comprehensive resource that shares experience, innovation, and practical insight to help move the field of facial plastic surgery forward. I’m deeply grateful to all of the contributors whose expertise and collaboration made this publication possible. Special thanks to: Tracy VandeWater, Marc Mani, Dominic Bray, Benjamin Talei, Hedyeh Ziai, Arman Danielian, Lexie Lulu Wang, Andre Shomorony, Lauren E. Melley, Emily C. Deane, Jason D. Bloom, Jamil Asaria, Gabrielle Cahill, Sunder Gidumal, Vishad Nabili, Gregory S. Keller, Brandon Kamrava, Daniel Li, Neil A. Gordon, Demetri Arnaoutakis, Yao Wang, Guy G. Massry, John B. Holds, Fred G. Fedok, Stephen Perkins, Alexander Caniglia, Erik Peterson, and Robert Schwarcz for their invaluable contributions to this work. #FacialPlasticSurgery
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Thank you to @TandCmag and Danielle Stein Chizzik for including me in this article. Recently, there’s been increased discussion around whether facelifts can “slip.” It’s a nuanced topic, and I’d like to offer some clarity. Facelift results are not static—they evolve over time. In the early postoperative period, swelling can create a more lifted appearance, which gradually settles as healing progresses. This natural transition is sometimes misinterpreted as a loss of results, when in reality it is part of the normal recovery process. Outcomes are also highly individualized. Technique, underlying anatomy, age, lifestyle, and prior procedures all play a role in how results look and how long they last. Differences between approaches—such as deep plane and SMAS techniques—continue to shape the broader conversation around longevity, with deeper structural approaches often associated with more durable outcomes. Ultimately, setting realistic expectations and taking a comprehensive, anatomy-based approach are key to achieving natural, long-lasting results. You can read the full thing here: townandcountrymag.com/style/… #FacialPlasticSurgery #DeepPlaneFacelift #SMASFacelift

Just returned after presenting at the NYC Facelift & Rhinoplasty Master Course, where I presented on how to safely perform deep plane facelift to obtain natural results and prevent facial nerve issues. A detailed understanding of the anatomy—both in theory and in the lab—is essential to advancing surgical precision, safety, and gorgeous outcomes. Grateful to collaborate with an outstanding international faculty committed to elevating the field of facial plastic surgery through education and innovation. Special thanks to Dr. Ramtin Kassir and Dr. Sheila Kassir for organizing. #FacialPlasticSurgery #SurgicalEducation

I recently had the opportunity to respond to British Medical Journal’s BMJ Case Report describing a neonatal presentation of subgaleal hemorrhage with transient facial paralysis. The case is both thoughtful and clinically valuable, particularly in highlighting an uncommon presentation associated with birth trauma, and I commend the authors for their contribution. My commentary focused on the importance of precise terminology—specifically the use of the term Bell’s palsy. By definition, Bell’s palsy refers to an idiopathic facial paralysis. In this case, the clinical picture more closely aligns with traumatic facial nerve dysfunction related to birth-related compression. While this may seem like a subtle distinction, nomenclature plays a critical role in how we frame diagnosis, guide management, and communicate with both colleagues and patients. As our understanding of facial nerve disorders continues to evolve, I believe maintaining clarity and precision in language is essential to advancing both clinical care and academic dialogue. Read the discussion here: casereports.bmj.com/content/…

Thank you to Goop, Amy Synnott, and Beth Landman for featuring me and my patient, Lisa Alvarez, in their recent article on the rise of the “starter facelift.” The piece highlights an important shift in facial rejuvenation, where surgery is increasingly viewed not as a last resort, but as a proactive and individualized approach to aging—particularly among patients in their 40s and early 50s. It also explores the distinctions between SMAS and deep plane facelift techniques, and the importance of tailoring the approach to each patient’s anatomy and goals. I’m pleased to contribute to this conversation and to share Lisa’s experience as part of a broader discussion around thoughtful, natural-looking outcomes. Read the full article here: goop.com/beauty/aesthetics/s… #Goop #PlasticSurgery