Curriculum Vitae

San Francisco Necklift

Education
Postgraduate Education
Licensure
Board Licensure
Board Certification
Employment
Honors and Awards
Professional Activities

Invited Papers, Lectures, Presentations
University and Hospital Service
Community Service
Intramural Teaching Experience and Responsibilities
Grants
Publications
Books, Chapters and Creative Work

Education

1982	Florida State University Tallahassee, FL	B.S. (Biology)
1986	University of Florida College of Medicine Gainesville, FL	M.D. (with Honors)

Postgraduate Education

1986-1987	Internship General Surgery St. Louis University Medical Center
1987-1990	Residency Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery St. Louis University Medical Center
1990-1991	Chief Resident Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery St. Louis University Medical Center
1991-1992	Fellowship-Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery University of California, San Francisco Medical Center

Licensure

1991	California #G071163
1996	Florida #MA69322

Board Licensure

1987	National Board of Medical Examiners Certificate #335821

Board Certification

1992	American Board of Otolaryngology
1996	American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Employment

1991	Clinical Instructor Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic Surgery University of California, San Francisco
1992-2001	Associate Professor (1997-present) Chief, Division of Facial Plastic Surgery (1996-2001) Assistant Professor (1992-1997) Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic Surgery University of California, San Francisco
1995-Present	Faculty Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering UC Berkeley/UC San Francisco
2000	Director, Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship Training Program American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2001-Present	The Maas Clinic, Founder and Director Associate Clinical Professor University of California San Francisco

Honors and Awards

1981	Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
1981,82	Scholarship Chairman Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Florida State University
1982	Gold Key Scholastic Leadership Honorary Florida State University
1981, 1982	Chairman, Interfraternity Council Leadership Conferences Florida State University
1984	University of Florida Student Senate Medical College Senator
1986	Honors Graduate University of Florida College of Medicine (Research)
1992	American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) Sir Harold Delf Gilles Award (Best Research completed by a graduate fellow in Facial Plastic Surgery)
1994	American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) National Community Service Award
1994	UCSF Kaiser Teaching Award Nominee
1997	Fellow - Triologic Society
1998	Honorary Member - German Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
2001	National Botox Training Center (Allergan Pharm.)
2002	Luminary - Lumenis Aesthetics National Training and Lecture program

Professional Activities

Membership in Professional Organizations

Fellow - American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellow - American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Fellow - American College of Surgeons
Fellow - Triologic Society
Member - American Medical Association
Member - American Rhinologic Society
Member - California Medical Association
Member - California Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Member - San Francisco Medical Society
International Member - World Aesthetic Surgery Society
Member - California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery

Service to Professional Organizations

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

1992-96	Research Committee
1993-95	Graduate Fellows Committee
1993-95	Courses Committee
1993-96	Legislative Affairs Committee
1993-96	Regional Chair-Young Physicians Section
1994-95	Publications Committee
1994-96	Program Committee
1995	Chair-Ad Hoc Committee on HIV and Facial Surgery
1996-99	Board of Directors
1997	Course Director - Annual Winter Meeting
1998	Course Director Annual Winter Meeting
1999-	Socioeconomic affairs committee
1999	Fellowship committee
2000-	Chair - Membership committee

San Francisco Medical Society

1992-93	Insurance Mediations Committee
1992-94	Professional Relations & Ethics Committee
2002-Present	San Francisco Medicine Magazine Editorial Board
2002-Present	Board of Directors
2002-Present	Editor San Francisco Medicine Magazine

California Medical Association

1993-Present	Ambulatory Care Committee
1995-Present	Scientific Advisory Committee
1998	Ad Hoc Committee on Aesthetic Surgery
1999	Cosmetic Surgery Advisory Committee

California Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

1995-2001

Executive Committee

American Medical Association

1989-91	AMA delegate, Young Physicians Section
1996-99	Delegate AMA Assembly (YPS section)

California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery

1999-	Board of Directors
2000-Present	President

Service to Professional Organizations

1995-	Consultant Tissue Technologies Inc., San Francisco, CA
1996-2000	Medical Consultant and Advisory Board - Collagen Corp., Palo Alto, CA
1996-	Surgical Advisory Board- Ethicon Corp., Sommerville, N.J.
1996-98	Medical Advisor - Sharplan Laser Corp., Princeton, N.J.
2001-	Scientific Advisory Committee - Elan Pharmaceuticals, South San Francisco, CA
2002-	Allergan Pharmaceuticals - National Botox Training Center
2002-	Consultant Procyte Corporation, Redmond, WA
2002	Lumenis Inc., Santa Clara, CA
2002-Present	Inamed Inc., Santa Barbara, CA
2004-Present	Mentor Inc., Santa Barbara, CA

Invited Papers, Lectures, Presentations

International

1995	Current Concepts in the Treatment of Microtia. Department of Public Health, Ministry of Girls Education. Riyadh. Saudi Arabia
1995	New Developments in Head and Neck Surgery. Department of Public Health, Ministry of Girls Education. Riyadh. Saudi Arabia
1997	Management of Asian and Mediterranean patients undergoing laser resurfacing. Invited lecturer- Annual Master’s course in laser resurfacing, Geneva, Switzerland
1997	Update on tissue augmentation and implantable materials. Seminars in facial aesthetic surgery. London, England
1998	Soft Tissue augmentation and SoftForm training. Calgary, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
1998	Visiting Professor: Soft Tissue augmentation and SoftForm training. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. Canada
1998	Visiting Professor: Soft tissue augmentation and SoftForm training. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1998	Visiting Professor: Soft Tissue augmentation and SoftForm training. McGill University, Montreal, Canada
1998	Visiting Professor: Soft Tissue augmentation and SoftForm training. Clinique de Turin, Paris, France
1998	Invited lecturer: Advances in Soft Tissue augmentation. Hopital de Lyon, Professor Remy Zilliox, Lyon, France
1998	Advanced tissue augmentation technique training; Cabinet du Lassus, Professor Claude Lassus, Nice, France
1998	Visiting Professor: Advanced tissue augmentation technique training. Dermatology clinics, University of Geneva, Switzerland
1998	Invited lecturer: Soft tissue augmentation advances. Pyramid Medical Center. Department of Plastic Surgery, Zurich, Switzerland
1998	Visiting Professor: Advanced tissue augmentation technique training. University of Wurzburg, Department of Plastic Surgery Wurzburg, Germany
1998	Visiting Professor: Advanced tissue augmentation technique training. Marmara University, Department of Plastic Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey.
1998	Invited Lecturer: Advanced tissue augmentation technique training. Clinica Technon, Department of Plastic Surgery, Barcelona, Spain
1998	Visiting Professor: Advanced tissue augmentation technique training. Institute of Dermatologic Diseases. Rome, Italy
1998	Visiting Professor: Advanced tissue augmentation technique training. University of Athens, Department of Plastic Surgery. Athens, Greece
1998	Course Director: Advanced tissue augmentation technique training. Cosmetic Care Center of London, England
1998	Invited Lecturer: Tissue augmentation in the 1990’s. Annual meeting of the Greek Society of Plastic Surgery “What’s New in Plastic Surgery?” Athens, Greece
1998	Visiting Professor: Clinical demonstrations in soft tissue augmentation. University of Athens, Department of Plastic Surgery, Athens, Greece
1998	Invited Lecturer: Minimally Invasive Techniques in facial plastic surgery. Annual meeting of Austrasian Society of Plastic Surgery. Port Douglas, Australia
1998	Advances in soft tissue augmentation techniques. Annual meeting of the German Society of Plastic Surgery. Dusseldorf, Germany
1998	Contemporary concepts in soft tissue augmentation. Annual meeting of the Japanese Society of Plastic Surgery. Gifu, Japan
1998	Live patient workshops in tissue augmentation. Japanese Society of Plastic Surgery. Tokyo, Japan
1998	Visiting Professor: Advances in tissue augmentation and Live Patient Demonstrations. Istanbul University and GATA military medical school. Visiting Professorship. Istanbul, Turkey
1998	Visiting Professor: Advances in tissue augmentation and Live Patient Demonstrations. Ankara University Medical School, Gazi University Medical School, Baskent University Medical School Departments of Plastic Surgery. Ankara, Turkey
1998	Visiting Professor: Advances in tissue augmentation and Live Patient Demonstrations. Ege University and Eylul University Medical Schools, Department of Plastic Surgery, Izmir, Turkey
1998	Advances in tissue augmentation and Live Patient Demonstrations. University of Montreal Medical School, Montreal, Canada
1998	Advances in tissue augmentation and Live Patient Demonstrations. McGill University clinics. Montreal, Canada
1999	New techniques employing ePTFE as an implant material. Curso International de Cirugia Estetica Facial. Barcelona, Spain
1999	Surgical demonstrations: Softform implantation and Hyaloform injection. Curso International de Cirugia Estetica Facial. Barcelona, Spain
1999	Soft tissue augmentation and Botulinum neurotoxin in minimally invasive facial rejuvenation. University of Tokyo. Tokyo, Japan
1999	Soft tissue augmentation and Botulinum neurotoxin in minimally invasive facial rejuvenation. Kawasaki University. Okayama, Japan
1999	Soft tissue augmentation using the Softform facial implant. Didactic and live patient demonstrations. Mexico City University. Mexico City
1999	Soft tissue augmentation using the Softform facial implant. Didactic and live patient demonstrations. Guadalajara JuBaGo Clinic, Guadalajara, Mexico
1999	Soft tissue augmentation using the Softform facial implant. Didactic and live patient demonstrations. Monterey Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Monterey, Mexico
1999	Advances in soft tissue augmentation. German Society of Aesthetic Medicine. Bodensee Clinik, Lindau, Germany
1999	Softform technique training. Brisbane Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Brisbane, Australia
1999	Softform technique training: material and technique improvements. Sydney, Australia
1999	Softform technique training: material and technique improvements. Melbourne, Australia
1999	Softform technique training: material and technique improvements. Perth, Australia
1999	Applications of Botulinum toxin in facial plastic surgery. Columbian Society of Facial Plastic and Nasal Surgery annual meeting. Irotama, Columbia
1999	The external approach to complicated rhinoplasty patients. Columbian Society of Facial Plastic and Nasal Surgery annual meeting. Irotama, Columbia
1999	Microdermabrasion: a minimally invasive resurfacing technique. Columbian Society of Facial Plastic and Nasal Surgery annual meeting. Irotama, Columbia
1999	Panel: Complications of rhinoplasty and their management. Columbian Society of Facial Plastic and Nasal Surgery annual meeting. Irotama, Columbia
2000	Soft tissue augmentation: the U.S. perspective. World Society of Aesthetic Surgery Winter Meeting. St. Moritz, Switzerland
2001	Advanced techniques in soft tissue augmentation. Hamburg Circle for Aesthetic Surgery. Hamburg, Germany
2001	Rhinoplasty: current concepts. Hamburg Circle for Aesthetic Surgery. Hamburg, Germany
2001	Botulinum toxin type A and B: a comparison. German symposium on skin and botulinum toxin. Munich, Germany
2001	Contemporary Facelifting Techinques. World Society of Aesthetic Surgery Lech, Austria.
2002	Botulinum toxin: new treatments in facial lines. International Master’s Course on Aging Skin. Paris, France
2002	Filler and implants: general review and complications with different U.S. implants. International Master’s Course on Aging Skin. Paris, France
2002	Treatment of hyperhydrosis using Neurobloc (Botulinum toxin B). . International Master’s Course on Aging Skin. Paris, France
2002	Botulinum toxin video presentation: corner of mouth and platysma. International Master’s Course on Aging Skin. Paris, France
2002	Contemporary Facelifting Techinques. World Society of Aesthetic Surgery Lech, Austria.
2002	Update on U.S. Soft Tissue Augmentation Techniques. World Society of Aesthetic Surgery. Lech, Austria.
2002	Avoiding Pitfalls in Rhinoplasty. Hamburg Circle for Aesthetic Surgery. Hamburg, Germany
2002	The endoscopic “gluelift” browplasty. Hamburg Circle for Aesthetic Surgery. Hamburg, Germany
2003	Rhinoplasty Techniques Demonstration: open and closed approaches. Hamburg Circle for Aesthetic Surgery. Hamburg, Germany
2003	Botulinum Toxin A & B anatomical basis the evolution: Botulinum Toxin Aesthetic Indication International Workshop. Paris, France
2003	BTX Association with fillers and cutaneous lasers: overview and future: Botulinum Toxin Aesthetic Indication International Workshop. Paris, France
2003	BTX and facelift association management: Botulinum Toxin Aesthetic Indication International Workshop. Paris, France

National


1987	Breast cancer within a pectoralis major myocutaneous flap. American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Chicago, IL
1989	Comparison of biomaterials for facial bone augmentation. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Indianapolis, IN
1989	Giant sublingual dermoid cyst. American College of Surgeons, Missouri Section. Lake of the Ozarks, MO
1990	The role of 3-D video imaging in facial plastic & reconstructive Surgery. American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - Midwestern Region. Tulsa, OK
1991	Comparison of the accuracy of CT and routine radiography in chronic hyperplastic rhinosinusitis. Clinical Conferences in Otolaryngology. St. Louis, MO and American Triologic Society - Middle Section. Milwaukee, WI
1991	Complete eye management in facial paralysis. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fall Meeting, Kansas City, MO
1992	Faculty Panel: Facial implant materials: Implant selection: A site-specific algorithm. Presented to: American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, Fall Meeting, Washington DC
1992	Disappearing Facial Implants: Experimental Evaluation of Contemporary Materials. Presented To: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fall Meeting, Washington DC
1994	Total Nasal Reconstruction: The Composite Framework Utilizing Autogenous and Alloplastic Materials. Presented at the Combined Spring Otolaryngology Meeting, Palm Beach, FL
1994	Devastating Complications of Teflon Augmentation Rhinoplasty in the Far East. Presented at the 1994 Combined Spring Otolaryngology Meeting, Palm Beach, FL
1995	Tissue Augmentation: Current Concepts. Presented at the 1994 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LO
1995	Filling Agents in Facial Plastic Surgery. Master's Seminar. Presented at the Fall Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New Orleans, LA
1996	Facial Assault Trauma: An Epidemiologic and Mechanistic Study of Facial Injuries in 800 cases. Presented at the Spring Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Orlando, FL
1996	Panel moderator and discussant: Fixation techniques in endoscopic facial surgery. Spring Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Orlando, FL
1996	A Surgical Algorithm for Management of the Twisted Nose Employing the External Rhinoplasty Approach. Presented at the American Rhinologic Society Spring Meeting, Orlando, FL
1996	Facial Assault Trauma: An Epidemiologic and Mechanistic Study of Facial Injuries in 800 cases. Presented at the Spring Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Orlando, FL
1996	Panel moderator and discussant: Fixation techniques in endoscopic facial surgery. Spring Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Orlando, FL
1996	Long-term laboratory evaluation of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene implants. Biotechnology forum: Annual meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington, D.C.
1996	Facial Assault Trauma: An Epidemiologic and Mechanistic Study of Facial Injuries in 800 cases. Presented at the Spring Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Orlando, FL
1996	Panel moderator and discussant: Fixation techniques in endoscopic facial surgery. Spring Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Orlando, FL
1996	The SoftForm facial implant: a promising new technology. Invited lecturer: Annual meeting of American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dallas, TX
1997	Tissue augmentation in the 90’s and beyond. Latest Advances in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Aspen, CO
1997	Advances in BoTox therapy. Latest Advances in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Aspen, CO
1997	Advanced training seminars in Soft Tissue Augmentation. Hands-on Workshop, New York, NY
1997	Soft-Form Tissue Augmentation: Clinical Evaluation of a New Soft Tissue Filler System. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatologic Surgery, Boston, MA
1997	Invited Panel Discussant: Pediatric Facial Plastic Surgery. Joint meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Scottsdale, AZ
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: Columbus OH
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: Indianapolis, IN
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: Lexington, KT
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: Washington, D.C.
1998	Course director: Fifth Annual Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery. American Academy of Otolaryngology. Snowmass CO
1998	Latest advances in BoTox therapy. Fifth Annual Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery. American Academy of Otolaryngology. Snowmass CO
1998	Long-term outcome and refinements in the use of the SoftForm facial implant. Fifth Annual Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery. American Academy of Otolaryngology. Snowmass CO
1998	Cartilage grafting and rhinoplasty: an assessment of material performance. AAFPRS Controversies in Facial Plastic Surgery Meeting. Key Largo, FL
1998	Options and answers in tissue augmentation. AAFPRS Controversies in Facial Plastic Surgery Meeting. Key Largo, FL
1998	Panel member: “Frequently asked questions about rhinoplasty” Controversies in Facial Plastic Surgery Meeting. Key Largo, FL
1998	Soft tissue augmentation using the Softform facial implant. 13th Annual Dialogues in Cosmetic Dermatology, Scottsdale, AZ
1999	Advances in soft tissue augmentation: the right techniques for the right patient. Annual Meeting of the Palm Beach Society of Plastic Surgery. Palm Beach, FL
1999	Course Co-director- Annual Winter Update: Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery. Snowbird, UT
1999	Strategies for the complex rhinoplasty. Annual Winter Update: Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery. Snowbird, UT
1999	Nonsurgical browplasty: techniques employing Botulinum Toxin. Annual Winter Update: Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery. Snowbird, UT
1999	Panel Practice marketing: marking strategies within the University setting. Annual Winter Update: Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery. Snowbird, UT
1999	Advances in soft tissue augmentation. Annual Winter Update: Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery. Snowbird, UT
1999	Softform facial augmentation: problems and solutions. Advances in Aesthetic Surgery, Foundation for Facial Plastic Surgery, Aspen, CO
1999	Minimally invasive techniques in facial plastic surgery. Panelist, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery annual meeting. New Orleans, LA
1999	New injectables: the good, the bad and the future. American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery’s Controversies in facial plastic surgery. Key Largo, FL
1999	Soft tissue augmentation – should the patient decide? American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery’s Controversies in facial plastic surgery. Key Largo, FL
1999	Panel: FAQ on minimally invasive techniques. American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery’s Controversies in facial plastic surgery. Key Largo, FL
2000	Botox: advanced techniques. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery’s Annual Winter Meeting. Vail, CO
2000	New materials in Soft Tissue Augmentation. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery’s Annual Winter Meeting. Vail, CO
2000	Common errors in rhinoplasty. University of Florida, Rhinology 2000: Medical, Surgical and Cosmetic. Orlando, FL
2000	Implant materials for the nose. University of Florida, Rhinology 2000: Medical, Surgical and Cosmetic. Orlando, FL
2000	Survey of soft tissue augmentation techniques in the U.S. and abroad: Is there a perfect answer? American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery Aging Face Course. San Diego, CA
2000	Endoscopic midforehead browlifting for the patient with a high hairline. American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery Aging Face Course. San Diego, CA
2000	Faculty: Cadaver workshop. American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery Aging Face Course. San Diego, CA
2000	New materials and technologies in soft tissue augmentation. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C.
2000	Panel Moderator: Minimally invasive techniques in facial rejuvenation. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C.
2000	Surgical Anatomy for Facial Plastic Surgery. University of Washington Seattle, WA
2000	Minimally invasive facial plastic surgery: controversies. Combined Otolaryngology Spring meeting, Orlando FL
2001	Contemporary applications of neuromuscular blocking agents. Oregon Society of Otolaryngology. Portland, OR.
2001	Challenges in rhinoplasty. Oregon Society of Otolaryngology. Portland. OR.
2001	Botox and Myobloc for wrinkle management: current concepts. Annual winter meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Snowmass, CO
2001	Update on soft tissue augmentation. Annual winter meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Snowmass, CO
2001	Cool ablation resurfacing: an alternative to lasers? Annual winter meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Snowmass, CO
2001	Septoplasty. AAFPRS Advanced Rhinoplasty Course. Chicago, IL
2001	Challenges and controversies in soft tissue augmentation. Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, Palm Springs, CA
2001	Management of the deviated nose. Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery. Newport, CA
2001	The geometric SMASplasty in facelifting. Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery. Newport, CA
2001	Botox and myobloc cosmetic therapy: indications, dosages and results. Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery. Newport, CA
2001	Ultrasoft: Softform advantages without the disadvantages. Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery. Newport, CA
2001	The new age of neuromuscular blocking agents. Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery. Newport, CA
2001	Scarless cheiloplasty in the management of facial paralysis. Annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Denver, CO
2001	Botulinum toxin type B in cosmetic facial surgery. . Annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Denver, CO
2001	The Ultrasoft facial implant. Visiting professor, UCLA Department of Dermatology. Los Angeles, CA
2001	Facial anatomy for Botulinum toxin. University of Washington Facial Anatomy Course, Seattle, WA
2002	Latest advances in soft tissue augmentation. Annual Winter meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Vail, CO
2002	Visiting Professor: University of Cincinnati. Contemporary Facelift Surgery Development of Medical Products: From the Lab to the Patient Resident case presentations
2002	Contemporary philosophy on the use of Botulism toxins. Cincinnati Society of Otolaryngology. Cincinnati, OH
2002	Management of wrinkles: 2002. 8th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery. New York, NY
2002	How to use Myobloc (Botulinum toxin type B): Panel discussion 8th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery. New York, NY
2002	The mini facelift with tumescent technique. 8th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery. New York, NY
2002	Panel: Current techniques in management of the aging perioral complex. 8th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery. New York, NY
2002	Panel: Minimally invasive techniques in Facial Plastic Surgery. 8th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery. New York, NY
2002	Challenges and innovations in soft tissue augmentation. 8th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery. New York, NY
2002	Arnica montana in reduction of bruising and edema: a prospective, double-blinded clinical trial in facelift patients. 8th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery. New York, NY
2002	Myobloc (Botulinum toxin type B): results of incremental dosages in 120 patients. 8th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery. New York, NY
2002	A demographic analysis of patients seeking Botulinum toxin therapy. 8th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery. New York, NY
2002	Early experience with the Softform facial implant: report of a prospective 3-month study. 8th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery. New York, NY
2003	Myoblock: Current Status. 10th Annual Winter Symposium on the Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery. Snowmass, CO
2003	E-PTFE for Aesthetic Facial Rejuvenation.10th Annual Winter Symposium on the Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery. Snowmass, CO
2003	Non-Invasive Treatment of Facial Rhytids: Alloplastic Materials: ASIF Challenges and Advances in the Management of Craniomazillofacial Surgery. San Francisco, CA
2003	Botulinum Toxin for Facial Rhytids: ASIF Challenges and Advances in the Management of Craniomazillofacial Surgery. San Francisco, CA
2004	Long-term follow-up of the Softform facial implant: a critical analysis of results and complications. 8th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery. New York, NY
2004	New Facial Injectibles: Annual Winter Symposium. Snowmass, CO
2004	Update on Botox Utilization: Annual Winter Symposium. Snowmass, CO
2004	Zyplast (bovine collagen)/Cosmoplast (human collagen)/Hylaform (stabilized hyaluronic acid): Fall Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. New York, NY
2004	Pharmacology and Clinical Review of Neurotoxins: Fall Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. New York, NY
2004	UltraSoft (e-PTFE implant): Fall Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and & Reconstructive Surgery. New York, NY
2004	Update on Neurotoxins and Contemporary Facial Rejuvenation: New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds: New York, NY.
2004	Current Methods of Brow Fixation Using the Closed or Open Approach and My Preference: Meeting of the Multi-Specialty Foundation for F.A.C.S. Las Vegas, NV
2004	Percutaneous Mid-Face and Browlifting: Meeting of the Muti-Specialty Foundation for F.A.C.S. Las Vegas, NV
2004	Neurotoxins for Aesthetic Enhancement-Tips and Pears from the World’s Leading Experts: Meeting of the Muti-Specialty Foundation for F.A.C.S. Las Vegas, NV
2004	Implants and Fillers: 1st Annual Meeting of the Muti-Specialty Foundation for F.A.C.S. Las Vegas, NV
2005	Longer Acting Fillers: Annual winter meeting Symposium on the Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery. Snowmass, CO
2005	Geometric SMAASplasty in Facelifting: Symposium on the Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery. Snowmass, CO
2005	Moderating: Symposium on the Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery. Snowmass, CO
2005	Percutaneous Mid-Face Lifting: Symposium on the Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery. Snowmass, CO
2005	Adhesives and Their Use in Minimal Incision Browlifting: Facial Cosmetic Surgery A Multi-Specialty Symposium. Las Vegas, NV
2005	Panelist: Neurotoxins-A Multispecialty Forum of Practical Tips, Video Demonstrations, and other pearls: Facial Cosmetic Surgery A Multi-Specialty Symposium. Las Vegas, NV
2005	Evaluation and Management of the “Crooked” Nose in Aesthetic Rhinoplasty

Local


1991	Local and Regional Flap Reconstruction of Facial Defects. Surgical Grand Rounds, Warrack Hospital, Santa Rosa, CA
1991	Director- Soft Tissue Course and Wound Repair. Community Hospital Santa Rosa, CA
1991	Director - Soft Tissue Course and Wound Repair. Community Hospital Santa Rosa, CA
1992	Histologic and morphometric analysis of porous alloplastic materials in facial augmentation. Presented To: American Triologic Society, Spring Meeting, Palm Desert, CA
1992	Management of Facial and Laryngeal Trauma. Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Santa Rosa, CA
1992	Pre and Postoperative considerations in Rhinoplastic Surgery. The Art of Rhinoplasty - International Instruction Course San Francisco, CA
1992	Experimental evaluation of expanded PTFE in facial augmentation. Presented To: American Triologic Society, Fall Meeting Western Section, Beverly Hills, CA
1992-	Faculty: The Art of Rhinoplasty International Instruction Course, San Francisco, CA
1993	Faculty Panel: The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Facial Plastic Surgery. 6th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery, San Francisco, CA
1993	Art of Rhinoplasty-International Instruction Course. San Francisco, CA "Current Status of Implant Materials." "Pre and Post-Operative Measures in Rhinoplasty." "Anesthetic Considerations in Facial Plastic Surgery."
1993	Total auricular reconstruction. Presented at the UCSF Otology Update, San Francisco, CA
1994	Invited speaker, "New wrinkles on the aging face: Treatment options." San Diego Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, San Diego, CA
1994	Visiting Professor, University of California, San Diego, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, San Diego, CA "Fine points in managing the eye in facial paralysis" Rhinoplasty case discussions
1994	Management of the Lower Face in Facial Paralysis. Presented to: The Pacific Coast Oto-ophthalmologic Society, Huntington Beach, CA
1994	Panel Moderator. New Concepts in Aesthetic Surgery. Pacific Coast Oto-ophthalmologic Society, Huntington Beach, CA
1994	Refinement in Rehabilitation of the Paralyzed Face using Botulinum Toxin. Presented at the 98th Annual Fall Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, San Diego, CA
1994	Panel Moderator: Practical and Cost Effective Applications of the Laser in the Office. Fall meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, San Diego, CA
1995	Soft Tissue Augmentation with ePTFE (Gore-Tex): Experimental study using a Porcine Model. Presented at the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, Palm Desert, CA
1995	Tissue Extension: Clinical Experience of its use in the scalp: Presented at the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, Palm Desert, CA
1995	New Methods for Treating Facial Rhytids. Presented at the Ninth Annual Symposium on the Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery, Newport Beach, CA
1995	Synchronous use of Botox and Collagen. Presented at the Ninth Annual Symposium on the Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery, Newport Beach, CA
1995	Clinical Applications of BoTox: Live Clinical Demonstration and Laboratory. Presented at the Ninth Annual Symposium on the Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery, Newport Beach, CA
1995	The Biologic Basis for Human Facial Implant Design. Polymer Engineering Class, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA
1995	Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery. Presented at Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
1996	Advances in Alloplastic Filling Agents. Guest speaker, American Academy of Dermatology, Washington D.C.
1996	Current Applications of Botulinum Toxin. Guest speaker, 14th annual Cosmetic Peel Workshop, San Diego, CA
1996	Botulinum toxin: pharmacologic and anatomic considerations. Minimally Techniques for Facial Rejuvenation. San Francisco, CA
1996	BoTox for the treatment of hyperfunctional frown lines. Minimally Techniques for Facial Rejuvenation. San Francisco, CA
1996	Live patient treatment demonstration - BoTox therapy for facial dyskinesia and hyperfunctional facial frown lines. Minimally Techniques for Facial Rejuvenation. San Francisco, CA
1996	Live patient treatment demonstration- Carbon dioxide laser resurfacing for facial photoaging. UCSF Minimally Techniques for Facial Rejuvenation. San Francisco, CA
1996	Treatment strategies for facial augmentation. UCSF Minimally Techniques for Facial Rejuvenation. San Francisco, CA
1996	SoftForm implants: a new technology for facial augmentation. UCSF Minimally Techniques for Facial Rejuvenation. San Francisco, CA
1996	Live patient treatments - SoftForm facial implantation. UCSF Minimally Techniques For Facial Rejuvenation. San Francisco, CA
1996	Endoscopic facial techniques for facial paralysis. UCSF Minimally Techniques For Facial Rejuvenation. San Francisco, CA
1996	Aesthetic techniques for the office practice. UCSF Otolaryngology Update. San Francisco, CA
1996	Solutions for the challenging rhinoplasty. UCSF Otolaryngology Update. San Francisco, CA
1996	Anesthesia and drugs for nasal surgery. The Art of Rhinoplasty. San Francisco, CA
1996	Perioperative measures in nasal surgery. The Art of Rhinoplasty. San Francisco, CA
1996	Management of nasal fractures. The Art of Rhinoplasty. San Francisco, CA
1996	Management of the twisted nose deformity. The Art of Rhinoplasty. San Francisco, CA
1997	Facelifting and Laser Resurfacing: Combined Modalities For Facial Rejuvenation. Master's Seminar in Laser Resurfacing. San Francisco, CA
1997	The Role of BoTox and SoftForm with Laser Resurfacing. Master's Seminar in Laser Resurfacing. San Francisco, CA
1997	Innovations in Tissue Augmentation. Ninth Annual Stanford Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Symposium. Palo Alto CA
1997	Botox - Introduction and Update. Eleventh Annual Symposium on the Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery of the Face. Newport Beach, CA.
1997	The Twisted Nose. Eleventh Annual Symposium on the Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery of the Face. Newport Beach, CA
1997	Laser Resurfacing Asian and Mediterranean Patients. Eleventh Annual Symposium on the Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery of the Face. Newport Beach, CA
1997	Experience with a New FDA Approved Filler Material- SoftForm . Eleventh Annual Symposium on the Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery of the Face. Newport Beach, CA
1997	Master's Seminar: Minimally Invasive Techniques for Facial Rejuvenation. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. San Francisco, CA
1997	Panel Discussant: Contemporary Approaches for Tissue Augmentation. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. San Francisco, CA
1997	The SoftForm facial implant: North American Satellite Training Seminar. Hosted at UCSF. San Francisco, CA
1997	Microtia (Congenital Ear Deformities): Repair Concepts. UC Davis Advances in Pediatric Facial Plastic Surgery. Monterey, CA
1997	Anesthesia and drugs for nasal surgery. The Art of Rhinoplasty. San Francisco, CA
1997	Perioperative measures in nasal surgery. The Art of Rhinoplasty. San Francisco CA
1997	Management of nasal fractures. The Art of Rhinoplasty. San Francisco CA
1997	Management of the twisted nose deformity. The Art of Rhinoplasty. San Francisco, CA
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: San Francisco, CA
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: San Jose, CA
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: Campbell, CA
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: Westlake Village, CA
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: Encino, CA
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: Santa Monica, CA
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: Beverly Hills, CA
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: Torrance, CA
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: Pasadena, CA
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: Upland, CA
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: Santa Ana, CA
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: South Laguna, CA
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: Encinitas, CA
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: La Jolla, CA
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: La Jolla, CA
1997	SoftForm® facial implant workshops training director: Beverly Hills, CA
1998	Treating the Crooked Nose. Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery, Newport Beach, CA
1998	New techniques employing the SoftForm facial implant. Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery, Newport Beach, CA
1998	The latest in Botox therapy. Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery, Newport Beach, CA
1998	Pre and Post-operative considerations in rhinoplasty. The Art of Rhinoplasty 35th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA
1998	The current status of implantable material in rhinoplasty. The Art of Rhinoplasty 35th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA
1998	Anesthesia and pharmacology's in rhinoplasty surgery. The Art of Rhinoplasty 35th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA
1998	Use of Softform in soft tissue augmentation and Softform live patient workshop. Tri-County Dermatology Society Annual Meeting. Ojai, CA
1998	Course Co-director 2nd Annual UCSF Multidisciplinary Course on Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery. San Francisco, CA
1998	Upper eyelid blepharoplasty. 2nd Annual UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Course. San Francisco, CA
1998	Live patient demonstration: Transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty and pinch upper blepharoplasty. 2nd Annual UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Course. San Francisco, CA
1998	BoTox therapy: anatomy, the key to success. 2nd Annual UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Course. San Francisco, CA
1998	Percutaneous soft microporous ePTFE as a tissue filling substance. 2nd Annual UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Course. San Francisco, CA
1999	The challenging rhinoplasty: an algorithm. 68th Winter Clinical Conference, Research Study Club of Los Angeles, CA
1999	Update on facelift surgery: How deep can you go? 68th Winter Clinical Conference, Research Study Club of Los Angeles, CA
1999	Contemporary management of folds and wrinkles. 68th Winter Clinical Conference, Research Study Club of Los Angeles, CA
1999	Softform facial augmentation: contemporary concepts in tissue augmentation. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. San Francisco, CA
1999	Management of the traumatized nose. Latest advances in facial plastic surgery, annual meeting. Newport, CA
1999	The pharmacologic browlift. Latest advances in facial plastic surgery, annual meeting. Newport. CA
1999	Survey of soft tissue augmentation techniques. Latest advances in facial plastic surgery, annual meeting. Newport. CA
1999	New techniques and technologies employing the SoftForm facial implant. Latest advances in facial plastic surgery, annual meeting. Newport, CA
1999	Implant materials in facial plastic surgery. UCSF Otolaryngology Update. San Francisco, CA
1999	Pre and Post-operative considerations in rhinoplasty. The Art of Rhinoplasty 35th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA
1999	The current status of implantable material in rhinoplasty. The Art of Rhinoplasty 35th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA
1999	Anesthesia and pharmacology's in rhinoplasty surgery. The Art of Rhinoplasty 35th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA
1999	UCSF Annual "Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Course". Course Co-Director, San Francisco, CA
1999	The safe and simple blepharoplasty. UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Course, San Francisco, CA
1999	Anatomic considerations in the use of Botox. UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Course, San Francisco, CA
1999	Soft tissue fillers in contemporary aesthetic surgery practice. UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Course, San Francisco, CA
1999	Update of the SoftForm facial implant. UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Course, San Francisco, CA
2000	The use of homeopathic remedies in facial plastic surgery. Rejuvenation 2000. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery's Aging Face course. San Diego, CA
2000	The Pharmacologic browlift. Rejuvenation 2000: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery's Aging Face course. San Diego, CA
2000	Update on Softform tissue augmentation. Cadaver laboratory training session. Rejuvenation 2000: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery's Aging Face course. San Diego, CA
2000	Endoscopic midforehead browlift for patients with high hairlines. . American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery's Aging Face course. San Diego, CA
2000	Implant materials in facial plastic surgery. UCSF Otolaryngology Update. San Francisco, CA
2000	Pre and Post-operative considerations in rhinoplasty. The Art of Rhinoplasty 35th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA
2000	The current status of implantable material in rhinoplasty. The Art of Rhinoplasty 35th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA
2000	Anesthesia and pharmacology's in rhinoplasty surgery. The Art of Rhinoplasty 35th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA
2000	The crooked nose: still the toughest problem. The Latest Advances in Facial Cosmetic Surgery. Newport Beach, CA
2000	Soft tissue augmentation: indications, alternatives and complications. . The Latest Advances in Facial Cosmetic Surgery. Newport Beach, CA
2000	Moderator: Advances in technology. . The Latest Advances in Facial Cosmetic Surgery. Newport Beach, CA
2000	Course director - 5th Annual UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Course. San Francisco, CA
2000	The pinch blepharoplasty: a simple approach to the aging eyelid. 5th Annual UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Course. San Francisco, CA
2000	Innovations in Softform techniques and technology. 5th Annual UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Course. San Francisco, CA
2000	Anatomic approach to the use of Botox in facial rejuvenation. 5th Annual UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Course. San Francisco, CA
2000	An overview of soft tissue augmentation materials. 5th Annual UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Course. San Francisco, CA
2000	Challenges and controversies in soft tissue augmentation. Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting. Palm Springs, CA
2001	Botox/Myobloc cosmetic therapy: indication, dosages and results. Annual Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery of the Face. Newport, CA
2001	Ultrasoft: advantages of long-term soft tissue augmentation. Annual Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery of the Face. Newport, CA
2001	The geometric SMASplasty: simple, safe and highly effective. Annual Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery of the Face. Newport, CA
2001	The new age of neuromuscular blocking agents. Annual Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery of the Face. Newport, CA
2001	The deviated nose. Annual Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery of the Face. Newport, CA
2001	Botox: Anatomy dosages and indications. 4th Annual UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Multidisciplinary Course, San Francisco, CA
2001	The pinch blepharoplasty. 4th Annual UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Multidisciplinary Course, San Francisco, CA
2001	The new age of neuromuscular blocking agents: Botox and Myobloc . 4th Annual UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Multidisciplinary Course, San Francisco, CA
2001	Complications of injectable synthetic implants. 4th Annual UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Multidisciplinary Course, San Francisco, CA
2001	Ultrasoft: innovations in soft tissue augmentation. . 4th Annual UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Multidisciplinary Course, San Francisco, CA
2001	The mini-neck lift. . 4th Annual UCSF Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Multidisciplinary Course, San Francisco, CA
2001	Injectable implant materials. UCSF Annual Otolaryngology Update, San Francisco, CA
2001	Contemporary facelifting techniques. UCSF Annual Otolaryngology Update, San Francisco, CA
2001	Management of nasal fractures. The Art of Rhinoplasty Course. San Francisco, CA
2001	Anesthesia and drugs in rhinoplasty. The Art of Rhinoplasty Course. San Francisco, CA
2001	Perioperative measures in rhinoplasty. The Art of Rhinoplasty Course. San Francisco, CA
2002	Botulinum toxin: aesthetic indications and results. Los Angeles Society of Otolaryngology. Los Angeles, CA
2002	The Botulinum toxins. Standards for safety and efficacy. Sacramento Society of Otolaryngology. Sacramento, CA
2002	Noninvasive Technology for the Office Setting: Soft Tissue Modification. Fall Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, San Diego, CA
2002	Endoscopic Forehead Lifting: Indications, Technique, and Long Term Results. Rejuvenation of the Aging Face in Conjunction with the AAFPRS Fall Meeting, San Diego, CA
2002	Facelifting: Geometric SMASPlasty. Rejuvenation of the Aging Face Course in conjunction with the AAFPRS Fall Meeting, San Diego, CA
2002	Botulinum Toxin Type A Pharmacokenetics, Dosing and Pertinent Anatomy. Rejuvenation of the Aging Face in Conjunction with the AAFRRS Fall Meeting, San Diego, CA
2002	Myobloc (Botulinum Toxin Type B) jand Dysport as Alternatives to Botulinum Toxin Type A. Rejuvenation of the Aging Face Course in conjunction with the AAFPRS Fall Meeting, San Diego, CA
2002	Videotaped Patient Demonstration, Botulinum Toxin Workshop. Rejuvenation of the Aging Face in conjunction with the AAFPRS Fall Meeting, San Diego, CA
2002	The Art of Rhinoplasty - International Instruction Course. San Francisco, CA "Anesthesia and Drugs" "Pre- and Postoperative Measures" "Management of Nasal Fractures"
2003	Innovations in Facial Plastic Surgery: Los Angeles Society of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Scientific Meeting, Los Angeles, CA
2003	Advanced Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery of Face: Seminar CPMC. San Francisco, CA
2003	Meeting Inamed: Santa Barbara, CA
2003	Giving Glam-Health & Beauty Experts Share the Secrets: Sausalito Chamber of Commerce. Sausalito, CA
2004	Pre- and Postoperative Measures: The Art of Rhinoplasty. San Francisco, CA
2004	A Personal External Approach. The Art of Rhinoplasty. San Francisco, CA
2004	Anesthesia and Drugs. The Art of Rhinoplasty. San Francisco, CA
2004	Management of Nasal Fractures. The Art of Rhinoplasty. San Francisco, CA
2004	A Closer Look at the Latest Aesthetic Techniques. Sacramento, CA
2005	Percutaneous Midface-Lifting. The Foundation For Facial Plastic Surgery. Lake Tahoe, CA
2005	Update on Neurotoxins with Botox, Myobloc and Reloxin, The Foundation For Facial Plastic Surgery. Lake Tahoe, CA
2006	Restylane Workshop: Techniques and Pearls for Successful Outcomes. The Foundation For Facial Plastic Surgery. Lake Tahoe, CA

University and Hospital Service

Campuswide


1994-96	Committee on Courses of Instruction
1994-present	Quality Improvement Committee
1995-98	Director IDS 110, Medical Student Core Curriculum
1995-98	Medical Student Screening Committee
1995-98	Core Curriculum Committee - School of Medicine

Department of Otolaryngology


1992-present	Member, Resident Selection Committee
1993- present	Coordinator, Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Courses
1994- present	Director Facial Plastic Surgery
1997-present	Director Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship
1994-1999	Coordinator Surgical Subspecialties 110
1994-present	Departmental Coordinator - Quality of Care Committee
1995-96	Budget Committee
1997 -99	Executive Committee

Health South Surgery Center


1999-present	Medical Executive Committee
1999-present	Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery Medical Director
2001-present	National Plastic Surgery Advisory Board

Community Service


1992-93	State Coordinator California Medical Association Health Tips for Healthy Kids Program
1992	Eldredge Elementary School, Petaluma CA PRESENTATION: Summer safety
1992	Star of the Sea Primary School, San Francisco CA PRESENTATION: Motor vehicle and bicycle safety
1993	Kawana Elementary School, Santa Rosa CA PRESENTATION: Drugs, violence and AIDS awareness
1994-96	American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, National Program on Domestic Violence
1997	Sausalito Women's Club, Sausalito CA PRESENTATION: Choosing the right doctor and procedure to meet your needs
2000	UCSF Foundation Lecture Series PRESENTATION: Better Bodies-The quick lift San Francisco, CA
2003-4	Women's Wellness Program -Tahoe Forest Hospital and the Resort at Squaw Creek
2004	Mini-Med School The current status of appearance improvement - surgical and non-surgical. California Pacific Medical Center Foundation
2004-present	Physician Champion, Women's Health Resourse Center. California Pacific Medical Center

Intramural Teaching Experience and Responsibilities

Classroom Teaching


1992-98	Otolaryngology Section Director: IDS 110, Surgical Subspecialties Core Medical Student Curriculum, UCSF
1992-	Faculty: Surgical Subspecialties Senior Elective, UCSF
1993-	Faculty: Research Elective in Otolaryngology, UCSF
1993-	Faculty: UCSF Otology Update. San Francisco, CA
1994-	Director Facial Plastic Surgery Medical Student Elective, UCSF
1994-	Faculty: UCSF Otolaryngology Update. San Francisco, CA
95-98	Director IDS 110, Surgical Subspecialties Core Curriculum Otolaryngology, Orthopedic Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Urology, UCSF
1996	The role of ethnicity in decision making for aesthetic surgery. Department of Otolaryngology didactic instruction course, UCSF
1996	Wound healing and soft tissue management didactic and practicum. Department of Otolaryngology, UCSF
1996-	Course Director: UCSF Annual Minimally Invasive Techniques for Facial Rejuvenation
1997	Transseptal approaches to the sphenoid sinus. Department of Otolaryngology didactic instruction course, UCSF
1997	Rhinoplasty: the basics. Department of Otolaryngology didactic instruction course, UCSF
1997	Advanced rhinoplasty. Department of Otolaryngology didactic instruction course, UCSF
1997	Introduction to blepharoplasty. Department of Otolaryngology didactic instruction course, UCSF
1997	Traditional approaches to the aging forehead. Department of Otolaryngology didactic instruction course, UCSF
1997	Endoscopic facial rejuvenation - anatomic dissection course. Department of Otolaryngology instruction course, UCSF
1997	Introduction to facial plastic surgery. Department of Otolaryngology didactic instruction course, UCSF
1997	Introduction to the management of facial trauma. Department of Otolaryngology didactic instruction course, UCSF
1998	Local flaps in facial reconstruction. Department of Otolaryngology didactic instruction course, UCSF
1998	Contemporary concepts in the management of facial paralysis. Department of Otolaryngology didactic instruction course, UCSF
1998	Facial flaps laboratory. Department of Otolaryngology didactic instruction course, UCSF
1998	Wound care and post-operative management in facial plastic surgery, UCSF Department of Otolaryngology
1999	Aesthetic facial surgery course. UCSF resident instruction course, Department of Otolaryngology
1999	Introduction to facial plastic surgery. UCSF resident instruction course. Department of Otolaryngology
2000	Introduction to facial plastic surgery. Resident course. Department of Otolaryngology
2000	Reconstructive facial plastic surgery. Resident Instruction Course. Department of Otolaryngology.
2001	Introduction to Facial Plastic Surgery. Resident Course. Department of Otolaryngology
2001	Rhinoplasty dissection course. Department of Anatomy, UCSF.
2002	Annual Facial Plastic Surgery Residents Course: Aesthetic Surgery. UCSF

Classroom Teaching

Grand Rounds


1992	Local Flaps in Facial Reconstruction. Department of Otolaryngology, Grand Rounds, UCSF
1992	Dermoscenesence: Aging skin mechanisms and non-surgical management. Department of Otolaryngology, Grand Rounds, UCSF
1992	Alloplastic implants I: Basic biology of contemporary materials. Department of Otolaryngology, Grand Rounds, UCSF
1993	Alloplastic implant materials II: Selection of Implant Materials for Facial Reconstruction. Department of Otolaryngology, Grand Rounds, UCSF
1993	Update on Facial Implant Materials: Is collagen the answer? Department of Dermatology, Grand Rounds, UCSF
1993	Rehabilitation of the upper face after facial paralysis. Department of Dermatology, Grand Rounds, UCSF
1993	Total nasal reconstruction - new frontiers. Department of Otolaryngology, Grand Rounds, UCSF
1993	Primary surgical management of the eye in facial paralysis. Department of Otolaryngology, Grand Rounds, UCSF
1994	Current Concepts on Implants and Implantable Materials. Department of Otolaryngology, Grand Rounds, UCSF
1995	Update on the Management of Facial Paralysis. Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, UCSF
1995	Advances in the Management of Facial Aging. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Grand Rounds, UCSF
1995	Preoperative Measures in Nasal Surgery. Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, UCSF
1995	Contemporary Management of the Aging Face. Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, UCSF
1995	New developments in Aesthetic Facial Surgery. Department of Dermatology Grand Rounds, UCSF
1996	New concepts in management of paralyzed face. Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, UCSF
1996	Pediatric ear deformities and their correction. Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, UCSF
1996	Dynamic aspects of rhinologic surgery. Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds
1996	The epidemiology of facial assault trauma. Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, UCSF
1988	Advances in face-lifting and new rejuvenative procedures in facial aging. Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, UCSF
1999	Minimally invasive techniques in facial plastic surgery. Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds
2000	Nasal obstruction and rhinitis. Invited lecture. Scherring Plough Corp.
2000	Facial reanimation after paralysis. Department of Otolaryngology, UCSF.
2001	Facelifting 2001. Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds. UCSF.
2002	Approaches to the aging face. Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, UCSF
2002	Minimally invasive techniques in facial rejuvenation. Public lecture seminar. Laurel Heights, UCSF

Grants


1994	Epstein Endowment Grant Principal Investigator- Evaluation of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene for facial soft tissue augmentation.
1995	Howe-Medica Biomedical Inc. Co-Principal Investigator- Computer based analysis of facial skeletal stresses, fractures and repair. With T. Keavney, Ph.D. (UC Berkeley, Dept. Biomechanical Engineering)
1996	Epstein Endowment Grant In-situ removability of soft tissue augmentation implants: a biomechanical study of implant safety. With Lisa Pruitt, Ph.D. (UC Berkeley, Dept. Biomechanical Engineering)
1996	Tissue Technologies Inc. Nodal alignment and internodal distance related performance characteristics of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene in a physiologic model
1997	Tissue Technologies and Collagen Corps. Clinical trial: SoftForm facial implant for soft tissue augmentation
1997	Epstein Research Grant and Lifecell Corp. Evaluation of acellular dermal matrix as a soft tissue filling substitute: analytic and histologic evaluation
1998	Alpine Pharmaceuticals Arnica Montana surgical prophylaxis for edema and ecchymosis
2001	Elan Pharmaceuticals Evaluation of Botulinum toxin type B in the treatment of facial hyperkinetic lines.
2003	Inamed Ipsen 52120 Botulinum neurotoxin phase III FDA Clinical Trial
2004	Inamed Ipsen Botulinum neurotoxin phase IV FDA Clinial Trial

Patents, inventions, investigational drugs and device


1996	Soft Tissue Augmentation System - UCSF case # UC-93-057, patent issued
1998	Fiber-mesh Nasal Casting System- UCSF case # UC-96-099, patent issued
2004	Soft Tissue Suspension System patent pending

Publications

Maas CS, Gnepp DR, Rosenblum BN, et al: Breast cancer within a pectoralis major myocutaneous flap. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 99(6): 594-596, 1988.
Katsantonis GP, Maas CS, Walsh JK: The Predictive Efficacy of the Mueller Maneuver in Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. Laryngoscope, 99(7): 677-680, 1989.
Maas CS, Merwin GE, Wilson J, et. al: Comparison of biomaterials for facial bone augmentation. Arch of Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 116:551-556, 1990.
Katsantonis GP, Maas CS, Cusamano JS, et al: Comparison of the accuracy of CT and routine radiography in chronic hyperplastic rhinosinusitis. Am. Journal of Rhinology. 6: 173-178, 1992.
Martin DS, Benecke JE, Maas CS: Metastatic tumor presenting as chronic otitis and facial paralysis. Annals Otology Rhinology Laryngology. 101:280-281, 1992.
Maas CS, Gnepp DP, Bumpous J: Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene (Gore-Tex) in Facial Augmentation. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Arch of Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 119(9): 1008-14, 1993.
Maves MD, Cooper MH, Benecke, Jr., JE, Young PH, Maas CS: Three-dimensional Video Imaging in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Laryngoscope 103:1174-1176, 1993.
Maas CS, Benecke JE, Holds JB, Schoenrock LD, Simo F: Primary Surgical Management for Rehabilitation of the Paralyzed Eye. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 110: 288-291, 1994.
Silver FH, Maas CS: Biology of Synthetic Facial Implant Materials. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. 23: 241-253, 1994.
Maas CS, Sussman S: HIV and Facial Plastic Surgery. Journal of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery. 74:107-112, 1995.
Maas CS: ePTFE as a Facial Implant Material. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 75: 1076-1078, 1996.
Maas CS, Benecke JE, Holds JB, Schoenrock LD, Simo F: Primary Surgical Management for Rehabilitation of the Paralyzed Eye. Home Study Course, Section 4, 1996. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Education Foundation.
Maas CS, Eriksson T: Local Flaps for Cheek Reconstruction. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. 4:527-36, 1996.
Epstein JA, Kabaker SS, Maas CS: Scalp Extension in the Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness. American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. 13:135-139, 1996.
Cooke D, Maas CS, Keaveney T: Stresses on the human facial skeleton from bilateral clenching: determined with high-resolution finite element model, Abstract. Society of Biomechanical engineering February, 1997.
Maas CS, Papel ID, Greene D, Stoker D: Complications of Injectable Synthetic Polymers in Facial Augmentation. Journal of Dermatologic Surgery, 23:1-7, 1997.
Maas CS, Bikazi NS, Chow AS: Nasal Reconstruction Using a Combination of Alloplastic Materials and Autogenous Tissue: A Surgical Alternative. Laryngoscope, 107:1086-1093, 1997.
Bikazi NS, Maas CS: Refinement in the Rehabilitation of the Paralyzed Face Using Botulinum Toxin. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 117: 303-307, 1997.
Green D, Raven R, Carvallo G, Maas CS: Epidemiology of facial injury in blunt facial assault. Determinants of incidence and outcome in 802 patients. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 123:923-8, 1997.
Maas CS, Pruitt L, Green D: Biomechanical Effects of ePTFE Implant Structure on Soft Tissue Implantation Stability: A Study in the Porcine Model. Laryngoscope 107:957-62, 1997.
Maas CS, Monhian, Shah SB: Implants in Rhinoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery, 13: 279-90, 1997.
Hwang P, Maas CS: Correction of the Twisted Nose Deformity: A Surgical Algorithm Using the External Rhinoplasty Approach. American Journal of Rhinology, 12: 213-20, 1998.
Maas CS, Eriksson TA, McCalmont T, et. al. Evaluation of ePTFE as a Soft tissue filling substance: an analysis of design related implant behavior employing the porcine skin model. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 101: 1307-14, 1998.
MacDonald M, Spiegel J, Maas CS: Glabellar anatomy: the anatomic basis for BoTox therapy. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 124: 1315-1320, 1998.
Monhian N, Greene D, Maas CS: The role of soft-tissue implants in scar revision. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of N.A. 6:183-189, 1998.
Ahn MS, Monhian N, Maas CS, Bikhazi NB. Total nasal reconstruction with alloplastic and autogenous grafts. Facial Plast Surg. 1998;14(2):145-50
Greene D, Maas CS, Carvalo G, et. al: Epidemiology of facial injury in female blunt assault trauma cases. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. 1:288-291, 1999.
Ahn MS, Monhian N, Maas CS: Soft tissue augmentation. Facial Plastic Surgery. 7:35-42, 1999.
Ahn M, Catten M, Maas CS: Temporal browlift using Botulinum toxin. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 105: 1129-35, 2000
Maas CS: Experimental Analysis of Meshed Alloplastic Materials: Introducing a Methodology for Implant Evaluation. Triologic Society Thesis for publication in Laryngoscope. IN PRESS
Lattyak B, Catten M, Maas CS: Minimally invasive techniques for rejuvenation of the male face. Facial Plast Surg 7:507-22, 1999.
Catanese J, Cooke D, Maas CS, Pruitt L: Mechanical properties of medical grade expanded polytetrafluoroethylene: the effects of internodal distance, density, and displacement rate. J Biomed Mater Res. 48: 187-92, 1999.
Ramirez AL, Monhian N, Maas CS: Current concepts in soft tissue augmentation. Facial Plast Surg. 8: 235-51, 2000.
Miller PJ, Levine J, Ahn MS, Maas CS, Constantinides M. Softform for facial rejuvenation: historical review, operative techniques, and recent advances. Facial Plast Surg. 2000;16(1):23-8.
Speigel J, Maas CS: Combined therapy in management of the aging lip. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. IN PRESS.
Greene D, Maas CS, Keavney T, et. al.: Finite element model of the facial skeleton: a computerized biomechanical model addressing facial skeletal stresses, trauma and repair. Journal of Mechanical Engineering.
Carniol PJ, Maas CS: Bipolar radiofrequency resurfacing. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 9: 337-42,2001.
Maas CS, Denton AB: Synthetic soft tissue substitutes: 2001. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 9: 219-27, 2001.
Ramirez AL, Reeck J, Maas CS. Preliminary experience with botulinum toxin type B in hyperkinetic facial lines. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002 May;109(6):2154-5.
Ramirez AL, Reeck J, Maas CS. Botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc) in the management of hyperkinetic facial lines. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2002 May;126(5):459-67.
Seeley BM, Denton AB, Maas CS:Analysis of homeopathic Arnica montana using a novel computer model. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery IN PRESS.
Seeley BM, Denton AB, Maas CS: Characteristics of patients seeking rhytidectomy in a major metropolitan area: a demographic analysis. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery IN PROGRESS.
Rameriz AL, Stupak HD, Maas CS: Softform™ Facial implant (Part I): results of a short-term prospective clinical trial. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery IN PRESS.
Stupak HD, Rameriz AL, Maas CS: Tubed ePTFE (Softform™) Facial Implants: a critical evaluation of long-term results. Journal of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. IN PRESS.
Schueller M, Maas CS: Demographic analysis of patients seeking Botox therapy in a major metropolitan area. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery IN PROGRESS.
Bloc D, Schueller M, Maas CS: Scarless cheiloplasty in the management of facial paralysis. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2003 Apr;128(4):523-9.
Lattyak BV, Maas CS, Sykes JM. Dorsal onlay cartilage autografts: comparing resorption in a rabbit model. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2003 May-Jun;5(3):240-3.
Ahn MS, Maas CS, Monhian N. A novel, conformable, rapidly setting nasal splint material: results of a prospective study. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2003 Mar-Apr;5(2):189-92.
Kim EJ, Ramirez AL, Reeck JB, Maas CS. The role of botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc) in the treatment of hyperkinetic facial lines. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2003 Oct;112(5 Suppl):88S-93S.
Maas CS, Kim EJ. Temporal brow lift using botulinum toxin A: an update. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2003 Oct;112(5 Suppl):109S-112S.
Miller PJ, Levine J, Ahn MS, Maas CS, Constantinides M. Softform for facial rejuvenation: historical review, operative techniques, and recent advances. Facial Plast Surg. 2000;16(1):23-8.
Loos BM, Maas CS. Relevant anatomy for botulinum toxin facial rejuvenation. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2003 Nov;11(4):439-43.
Stupak HD, Maas CS. New procedures in facial plastic surgery using botulinum toxin A. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2003 Nov;11(4):515-20.
Kim EJ, Reeck JB, Maas CS. A validated rating scale for hyperkinetic facial lines. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2004 Jul-Aug;6(4):253-6.
Maas CS, Kim EJ. Lifting temporal de las cejas, utilizando la toxina botulinica A: Una puesta al dia. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2004 Oct;114(5 Suppl):129S-33S.
Maas CS, Botulinum Neurotoxins and Injectable Fillers: Minimally Invasive Management of the Aging Upper Face. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2006(4):241-5.
Dayan A, Maas CS: Botulinum Toxins for Facial Wrinkles: Beyond Glabellar Lines. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. 15:41-49, 2007.

Books, Chapters and Creative Work

Maas CS: Post-operative Care in Facial Plastic Surgery. Patient care instruction manuals. UCSF, 1993.
Kaplan MJ, Maas CS, Clumeck HV: Rehabilitation of Lower Cranial Nerve Palsies. In: Jackler RJ, Brackmann DE, eds. Neurotology. St. Louis, Mosby-Year Book, 1994:1435-1447.
Maas CS: Contemporary implants for rhinologic surgery. In Farrior, E. ed. Facial Plastic Surgery Quarterly, August 1997
CS Maas, S Perkins, R Waldman et. al. Perioral and lip enhancement. Educational Videotape. Education and Research Foundation of the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery. June 1997.
Maas CS: ePTFE Soft Tissue Augmentation. In: Klein, A, ed. Soft Tissue Augmentation in Clinical Practice, Marcel Dekker, Inc. New York, 1998.
Maas CS: Implants for Facial Plastic Surgery. In American Academy of Otolaryngology Recertification Study Guide 1998.
CS Maas: Contemporary concepts in the use of Botulinum toxin. Educational Videotape. Education and Research Foundation of the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery. May 2000.
Maas CS (ed.): Atlas of Facial Plastic Surgery. IN PROGRESS
Management of the Nasolabial Fold. In: Toriumi, D. ed. Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. IN PRESS.
Maas CS (ed.): Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Management: A Manual for Physicians and Students. 2001.
CS Maas: Soft tissue filling materials. In: Papel et. al. eds. Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Thieme Publishers, New York. 2001.
CS Maas: ePTFE soft tissue augmentation. In: Carniol, P. ed. Facial Plastic Surgery. Mosby Publishers, St. Louis. IN PRESS.
EJ Kim, CS Maas: Blepharoplasty. In: Lalwani ed. Otolaryngology Update: Facial Plastic Surgery. Lange Publishers. Chicago. IN PRESS.
EJ Kim, CS Maas: Rhytidectomy. In: Lalwani ed. Otolaryngology Update: Facial Plastic Surgery. Lange Publishers. Chicago. IN PRESS.
AL Rameriz, CS Maas: Rhinoplasty. In: Lalwani ed. Otolaryngology Update: Facial Plastic Surgery. Lange Publishers. Chicago. IN PRESS.
CS Maas, AL Rameriz: ePTFE Soft Tissue Augmentation. In: Klein, A, ed. Soft Tissue Augmentation in Clinical Practice, 2nd edition Marcel Dekker, Inc. New York, 2002 IN PRESS.
Bloc D, Maas CS, Kabaker S: Hair replacement and management of hair bearing areas in facial trauma. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology, 2002 IN PROGRESS

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