Peter Hilger, M.D.
President, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor and Director, University of Minnesota

Dr. Peter Hilger specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery and has been in practice for twenty six years. His experience in teaching reconstructive techniques, performing ongoing research, and participation in scientific meetings all ensure patients receive the best surgical care. Dr. Hilger currently serves as the President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the world’s largest association of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons with more than 2,700 members – whose cosmetic reconstructive surgery focuses on the face, head and neck.

Dr. Peter Hilger is an Associate Professor and Director of the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Minnesota. He has been active in teaching and clinical research at the University for more than a decade. While his practice encompasses the entire spectrum of facial, head and neck surgery, from cosmetic procedures to post-traumatic reconstruction, aesthetic surgery is the major emphasis and rhinoplasty is the most common procedure, with over 170 performed each year. Other prevalent procedures include the face lift, blepharoplasty, and the brow lift. Trauma reconstruction is not as prevalent with Dr. Hilger as in previous years, but his extensive experience has served as an excellent foundation for his aesthetic work.

Dr. Hilger has authored over two dozen articles and made more than fifty scientific presentations on the subject of facial plastic surgery. He is also an active member of the AAFPRS Face-to-Face Program – an organization that provides complementary care to individuals who suffer facial deformities due to circumstances beyond their control such as deformities at birth, domestic violence, and war. During the warfare in Croatia in the early 1990’s, Dr. Hilger made four trips the region to provide and teach facial reconstruction. Additionally, since the inception of the Face-to-Face Program, he has donated his time and expertise to victims of domestic violence in the United States and beyond.

Dr. Hilger earned his Master of Science and Medical Degrees from the University of Minnesota and is among the few fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeons in the Twin Cities. He completed his fellowship in Boston with Richard Webster- a former AAFPRS President and highly regarded teacher. His fellowship included clinical fellow status in the Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary Department of Otolaryngology from the Harvard Otolaryngology program. He is also certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Ira D. Papel, M.D.  

Immediate Past President, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins University

In practice for more than 18 years, Dr. Ira Papel specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery. He has proven many times that knowledge of new advances in medical techniques, combined with extensive surgical experience are the tools that allow him to provide the best possible patient care. He currently serves as the President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the largest facial plastic surgery organization in the world.

Dr. Papel is board certified in both Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery. He is an Associate Professor at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in Otolaryngology, followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of California-San Francisco. He has served as co-director of the Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship at Johns Hopkins since 1992, as well as Vice President for Public Affairs for the AAFPRS.

Dr. Papel has held leadership positions within other professional organizations, including presidency of the Maryland Society of Otolaryngology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the AAFPRS. On the academic side he serves on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and as Associate Examiner of the American Board of Otolaryngology. As an authority in the field, Dr. Papel has published a widely-used textbook titled, “Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.” Additionally, he has also authored many articles that have been published in medical journals and is frequently invited to speak at United States and international plastic surgery meetings.

Dr. Papel earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD), and obtained his Medical Degree and general surgery training at Boston University School of Medicine (Boston, MA). He resides in Lutherville, MD with his wife and two children.

President, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins University

In practice for more than 18 years, Dr. Ira Papel specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery. He has proven many times that knowledge of new advances in medical techniques, combined with extensive surgical experience are the tools that allow him to provide the best possible patient care. He currently serves as the President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the largest facial plastic surgery organization in the world.

Dr. Papel is board certified in both Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery. He is an Associate Professor at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in Otolaryngology, followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of California-San Francisco. He has served as co-director of the Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship at Johns Hopkins since 1992, as well as Vice President for Public Affairs for the AAFPRS.

Dr. Papel has held leadership positions within other professional organizations, including presidency of the Maryland Society of Otolaryngology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the AAFPRS. On the academic side he serves on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and as Associate Examiner of the American Board of Otolaryngology. As an authority in the field, Dr. Papel has published a widely-used textbook titled, “Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.” Additionally, he has also authored many articles that have been published in medical journals and is frequently invited to speak at United States and international plastic surgery meetings.

Dr. Papel earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD), and obtained his Medical Degree and general surgery training at Boston University School of Medicine (Boston, MA). He resides in Lutherville, MD with his wife and two children.

Steven Pearlman, M.D.  

Past President, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology, Columbia University School of Physicians and Surgeons, NY, NY

Dr. Steven Pearlman is a New York facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and teacher. He is the Director of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital and a Clinical Associate Professor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Founding President of the New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society.

Dr. Pearlman is dual board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery. His backgrounds in both fields provide him with expertise and understanding for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head and neck. He has been practicing facial plastic surgery for 15 years, and currently has a private practice on New York City’s prestigious Park Avenue. Dr. Pearlman has served as the President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the largest facial plastic surgery organization in the world. He is an active member in the organization’s pro-bono programs, including FACE TO FACE: International and FACE TO FACE: The National Domestic Violence Project.

Dr. Pearlman has authored numerous scientific publications including book chapters on rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facelift and facial laser resurfacing. He has been named to the Castle Connolly Guide, How to Find the Best Doctors: New York Metro Area. As an expert in the field, he has appeared on national and local television talk and news programs and has been quoted frequently in major magazines and newspapers.

Dr. Pearlman attended Medical School and did his residency at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. He resides in New York City.

Past President, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology, Columbia
University School of Physicians and Surgeons, NY, NY

Dr. Steven Pearlman is a New York facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and teacher. He is the Director of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital and a Clinical Associate Professor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Founding President of the New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society.

Dr. Pearlman is dual board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery. His backgrounds in both fields provide him with expertise and understanding for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head and neck. He has been practicing facial plastic surgery for 15 years, and currently has a private practice on New York City’s prestigious Park Avenue. Dr. Pearlman has served as the President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the largest facial plastic surgery organization in the world. He is an active member in the organization’s pro-bono programs, including FACE TO FACE: International and FACE TO FACE: The National Domestic Violence Project.

Dr. Pearlman has authored numerous scientific publications including book chapters on rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facelift and facial laser resurfacing. He has been named to the Castle Connolly Guide, How to Find the Best Doctors: New York Metro Area. As an expert in the field, he has appeared on national and local television talk and news programs and has been quoted frequently in major magazines and newspapers.

Dr. Pearlman attended Medical School and did his residency at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. He resides in New York City.