Advancing Lip Lifts

Advancing Lip Lifts
This expert panel discussion explores the latest advancements in lip lift techniques, focusing on surgical innovations, patient selection, complication management, and achieving natural, harmonious results in facial rejuvenation.
Target audience: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and Residents
Learning objectives: Understand advanced lip lift anatomy and techniques; Review innovative designs for improved aesthetics and reduced complications; Discuss integration with comprehensive facial procedures.

Dr. Ben Talei
Dr. Benjamin (Ben) Talei is a dual board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in Beverly Hills. A California native, he graduated with honors from UCLA, earned his MD from UC San Diego, and completed residency training in Head & Neck Surgery at Columbia, Cornell, and New York Presbyterian Hospitals. He pursued two fellowships in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and is known for pioneering the Cupid Lift® (modified/deep-plane upper lip lift), with extensive publications and experience in complex lip revisions and natural facial rejuvenation. He holds staff positions at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai.

Dr. Randal Haworth
Dr. Randal Haworth is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons practicing in Beverly Hills. He graduated with highest honors from USC School of Medicine, completed general surgery training at New York Hospital/Cornell and Memorial Sloan Kettering, and served as Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery at UCLA. Recognized for his work on the reality series The Swan, he is acclaimed for producing dramatic yet natural aesthetic results across facial, breast, and body procedures, with a particular emphasis on artistic refinement in facial surgery.

Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian
Dr. Raffy (Raffy L.) Karamanoukian is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Santa Monica. He received his MD from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, completed general surgery training at UC San Diego, and an integrated plastic surgery residency at UC Irvine. With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, delivering natural-looking results through advanced techniques in facial rejuvenation, body contouring, and skin health at his Kare Plastic Surgery & Skin Health Clinic.

Moderator: Dr. Andrew Cohen, MD
Dr. Andrew T. Cohen is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, practicing in Encino. A Southern California native, he has served as two-time Clinical Chief of Plastic Surgery at Cedars-Sinai and holds faculty appointments at USC and Loma Linda University. He frequently presents at national conferences on advanced techniques in facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, and body contouring.

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