Paul S. Howard, MD – Medical Contributor, Faceliftology®

Paul S. Howard, MD, is a retired plastic surgeon with over three decades of clinical experience in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. His work has encompassed both cosmetic facial procedures and the treatment of complex facial deformities, providing a comprehensive understanding of facial anatomy, surgical technique and long-term outcomes.

At Faceliftology®, Dr. Howard contributes clinical perspective to ensure that content reflects how facelift procedures are performed, evaluated and understood within plastic surgery. His involvement helps maintain a focus on structure, anatomy and surgical decision-making rather than terminology or marketing language.

Dr. Howard completed his plastic surgery training under internationally recognized pioneers in the field, including Ralph Millard at the University of Miami and Paul Tessier in Paris. This training environment emphasized a deep understanding of facial structure, precision in surgical technique, and the integration of reconstructive and aesthetic principles—an approach that continues to inform his perspective today.

Throughout his career, Dr. Howard’s work included both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. He treated children born with facial deformities and performed a wide range of aesthetic procedures, including facelift surgery, eyelid surgery, brow lifting, and rhinoplasty. In addition to clinical practice, he participated in international education, sharing surgical concepts and techniques with other physicians. His experience spans both functional and aesthetic aspects of facial surgery, providing a balanced and technically grounded viewpoint.

At Faceliftology®, Dr. Howard serves as a medical contributor and reviewer. His role is to support content accuracy at a general clinical level and to ensure that discussions of facelift techniques, anatomy and outcomes align with accepted principles of plastic surgery. His contributions are intended to provide context and clarity, helping patients better understand how procedures differ and why outcomes vary.

Dr. Howard’s involvement with Faceliftology® is strictly educational. He does not provide medical consultations through this website, and his participation does not establish a physician–patient relationship. Content associated with his name should not be interpreted as individualized medical advice. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with a qualified, board-certified plastic surgeon.

His perspective reflects a consistent principle: understanding facelift surgery requires attention to anatomy, surgical technique and structural change. By grounding content in these fundamentals, Faceliftology® aims to provide information that reflects how facelift procedures are understood and performed within clinical practice.

Content associated with Dr. Howard is reviewed in accordance with our Medical Review Policy.