Slide 1: Gregory S. Keller, MD, FACS
Gregory S. Keller, MD Facial Plastic Surgeon, Santa Barbara CA
SPECIALITY Facial Plastic Surgery, Hair Transplantation, and Rejuvalase.
Dr. Keller is internationally recognized as an expert, pioneer, and innovator in the field of plastic surgery. He has practiced Facial Plastic Surgery in Southern California since 1976. Dr. Keller, who invented endoscopic facial plastic surgery (including the endoscopic face, forehead, and neck lift), is experienced in this technique. He has published two textbooks and numerous medical journal articles in the field of facial plastic surgery and is the director of the Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship at UCLA. Dr. Keller is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Keller also is a Clinical Associate Clinical Professor od Surgery at the University of Los Angeles (UCLA) and is the Director of the Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship at the UCLA Medical School where he was awarded the "Clinical Teaching Award/Division of Head and Neck Surgery" in 1988. He is the Medical Director of the Keller Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic and Laser Center in Dr. Gregory Keller Santa Barbara.He is internationally recognized in the field of facial rejuvenation and has Facial Plastic Surgeon spoken nationally and internationally on his fields of expertise. He has received recognition awards for surgical excellence from many societies, including the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Keller has been a visiting professor at several major universities and has been the featured guest speaker at many other societies, including the American Academy of Opthalmic Plastic Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology, the Brazilian Plastic Surgery Society, and several state plastic surgery societies.Dr. Keller is a member of several professional societies including the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Medical Association, California Medical Association, Santa Barbara County Medical Society and the Florida Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.His awards and honors include the "Recognition for Excellence in Cosmetic Surgery." presented by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the "Award for Excellence in Education and Services" as co-director and director of Endoscopic Facial Plastic Surgery Courses, presented by American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), and the Outstanding Achievement Award" given by the Foundation for Facial Plastic Surgery. Acknowledged worldwide for his extensive research, Dr. Keller has played an instrumental role in introducing the most advanced techniques in facial plastic surgery. He holds three U.S. patents on his endoscopic neck, forehead and brow lift. Dr. Keller has given over 150 presentations in the United States and has been a guest speaker in Europe and Brazil. He has written over 55 medical articles. He is recognized as one of "America's Top Doctors" by Coastal County.As a means of research and instruction, Dr. Keller has documented his progress with endoscopic surgery in his recent medical textbook, Endoscopic Facial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Keller's second medical textbook, Laser in Facial Plastic Surgery, will be published in the fall of 1999. Facial plastic surgery holds a unique place in Dr. Keller's personal life. While pursuing a career in cardio-vascular surgery at the University of Illinois Medical School, Dr. Keller was in a very serious car accident. He sustained severe injuries and trauma to his nose, eyes, cheeks and jaw and had to undergo extensive facial reconstructive surgery. While recuperating, Dr. Keller decided to change his medical direction and pursue a career as a facial plastic surgeon. Because of Dr. Keller's first-hand experience, he is very sensitive to the needs and concerns of his patients having been one himself.
Slide 2: Gregory S. Keller, MD, FACS
Gregory S. Keller, MD Facial Plastic Surgeon, Santa Barbara CA
SPECIALITY Facial Plastic Surgery, Hair Transplantation, and Rejuvalase. Publications: Journals and Textbooks EDUCATION Undergraduate DePauw University 1967 Greencastle, Indiana Degree: Bachelor of Arts Graduate University of Illinois 1971 Chicago, Illinois Degree: Doctor of Medicine Internship Santa Clara Valley Medical Center San Jose, California 1971- 1972 Residency Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara County General Hospital BOARD CERTIFICATION American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,1991, Charter Member American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. 1976. STATE LICENSURE S tate of California Issued August 8, 1972. PATENTS U.S. Patent# 5,505,727 Endoscopic Necklift, Applied 1991, Date of patent: April 9, 1996 U.S. Patent# 5,445,634 Endoscopic Facelift, Applied 1991. Date of Patent: August 29, 1995 U.S. Patent# 5,370,642 Endoscopic Browlift, Applied 1991. Date of Patent: December 6, 1994 HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, California 93105 Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology, 1979-1980 Active Staff – (August 1976 to present) U.C.L.A. Medical Center Los Angeles, CA 90024 Active Staff – (July 1995 to present) St. Francis Hospital Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Active Staff – (September 1976 to present) CURRENT POSTITIONS I.L.H.T. Santa Barbara, CA Director of Hair Transplant Surgery. U.C.L.A. Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA U.C.L.A. Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship Director. AMA Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. New Technologies Editor Journal of CosmeticTherapy. Editorial Board. FORMER POSITIONS Santa Barbara General Hospital Surgical Residency Program Director of ENT Clinic and Surgery Goleta Valley Community Hospital . Santa Barbara, CA. Director of Laser Surgical Unit. Laser Institute of America. Orlando, FL Board of Directors Western Institute for Laser Treatment. Santa Barbara, CA. Co-Founder International Journal of Aesthetic & Restorative Surgery. Laser Editor NCI Site Review Consultant PDT CONSULTANT TO Syneron, Inc. CoApt Technologies Isolagen PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS and MEMBERSHIPS American Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. Charter Member. 1995 Former AAFPRS Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Member: Ambulatory Surgery, Research and Endoscopic Surgery Committees. American College of Surgeons. The Florida Society of Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons. Corresponding Membership. American Academy of Aesthetic & Restorative Surgery. Charter Member.
Dr. Gregory Keller Facial Plastic Surgeon
Slide 3: American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. The Institute for Applied Laser Surgery, Fellow. 1992 American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. Member, Laser Committee. 1984-1992 Santa Barbara County Medical Society. American Medical Association/ California Medical Association. HONORS and AWARDS Premier Group Hair Restoration. Mastering the Art of Hair Transplantation. October 1994. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Recognition of Demonstrated Surgical Expertise. Rejuvenation 2000. Coronado Island, CA 2000 American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Recognition for Excellence in Cosmetic Surgery. Los Angeles, CA. January 1999. Stanford University – Department of Otolaryngology. Visiting Professor. Palo Alto, CA 1998. U.C.L.A. School Of Medicine. Clinical Teaching Award/Division of Head & Neck Surgery. 1997-1998 American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Featured Guest Speaker for the 27 th Annual Scientific Symposium. October 1996. Foundation for Facial Plastic Surgery. Outstanding Achievement Award. August 1996. U.S. Naval Medical Center. Visiting Professor. San Diego, CA . January 30, 1996. American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Award for Excellence in Education and Services as Co-Director and Director of Endoscopic Facial Plastic Surgery Courses. September 1995. Florida Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Honorary Corresponding Membership. December 11, 1994. Brazilian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Honor Award. April 9, 1994 Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology. Visiting Professor. July 29, 1993. International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons, Inc. & Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. June 1992. American Academy of Otolaryngology. Head & Neck Surgery Foundation Honor Award for Services in Scientific Programs, Exhibits, Continuing Education Courses and Instructional Courses of this Society. September 9, 1990. PUBLICATIONS: Textbooks Keller, G. Lasers in Facial Plastic Surgery. Thieme Publishing, New York. In Press, Publication Date Keller, G. Endoscopic Facial Plastic Surgery. Mosby-Year Book, Inc. St. Louis. 1997 Keller, G.; Hutcherson, R. “Browlift: A Facial Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective,” Aesthetic FacialPlastic Surgery; Romo, III T., Millman, A.L., Editor. Thieme. New York. 2000 Keller, G. “Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery,” Laser Aesthetic Surgery. Sasaki, G., Editor. Sprinter-Verlag. New York. In Press 1999. Keller, G. “Aesthetic Laser Surgery,” Cosmetic Laser Surgery; Alster, T.; Apfelberg, D., Editors. Wiley-Liss, 1999. Keller, G; Hutcherson, R.; “Endoscopy-Assisted Small Incision Forehead And Brow Lift,” Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery: Eyelid, Forehead, and Facial Techniques. Putterman, A.; Editor. W.B. Saunders Company. Philadelphia, PA. 1999 Keller, G. “Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Surgery of the Head and Neck.” Advances in Otolaryngology, Volume 10. Krause, C. Editor. CV Mosby. St. Louis, MO. 1998. Keller, G.; Hutcherson, R. “Endoscopic Forehead and Browlift,” Endoscopic Facial Plastic Surgery. Keller, G.; Editor. CV Mosby. St. Louis, MO. 1997 Keller, G.; Razum, N.; Cray, J. “Photodynamic Therapy for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer,” Basal and Squamous Cell Skin Cancers of the Head & Neck. Weber, R.; Miller, M.; Goepfert, H.; Editors. Williams & Wilkins Publishing. Media, PA. 371-383. 1996. Keller, G.; Hutcherson, R. “Endoscopic Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation Surgery,” Facial Plastic Surgery-Vol. 12 No. 3. 305312, 1996. Keller, G. “Suprafibromuscular and Endoscopic Rhytidectomy with the High-Output CO2 Laser and Flexible Waveguide. Alster, T., Apfelberg, D.; Editors. Wiley-Liss Publishing, NY. 1999 169-180, Cosmetic Laser Surgery. 1996. Keller, G. “Laser Light Facial Rejuvenation.” Advances in Anti-Aging Medicine. Mariane Liss Publishing. 1995. Keller, G. “Useful Variations in Blepharaplasty,” Plastic & Rejuvenation Surgery of the Head and Neck;. Stucker, F. Editor. B.C. Deker. Philadelphia, PA. 97-98. 1991.
Slide 4: Keller, G. “Avoidance of Temporal Bunching in Cheek/Neck Rhytidectomy,” Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery of the Head and Neck; Stucker, F., Editor. B.C. Decker. Philadelphia, PA. 139-140. 1991. Keller, G. “Benign Skin Lesions.” Current Therapy in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery-4; Gates, G. Editor. B.C. Decker. Philadelphia, PA. 1990. Keller, G. “Laser Surgery of Vascular Lesions,” Laser Surgery. Ossoff, R.; Duncavage, J., Editors. CV Mosby, St. Louis, MO. 1990. Keller, G.; Razum, N.; Doiron, D.; Mittleman, H.-Stucker, F.; “Laser Skin Surgery,” Head and Neck Surgery, Vol. 1. Ossoff, R., Editor. CV Mosby; St. Louis, MO. 1988. Keller, G.; Doiron, D.; Weingarten, C.- “Techniques of Argon Laser Skin Surgery,” Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery of the Head and Neck, Volume 2; Ward, P.; Berman, W.; Editors. CV Mosby; St. Louis, MO. 503.505. 1984. Keller, G.; Busby, D.; Phelan, J.; Mulligan, M.- “Traumatic Aneurysms of The Internal Maxillary Artery,” Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery of the Head and Neck, Volume 2; Ward, P.; Berman, W.; Editors. CV Mosby; St. Louis, MO. 623-629. 1984. PUBLICATIONS: Journals Keller, G.; Watson, D. “Autologous Fibroblasts for Treatment of Facial Rhytids and Dermal Depression. AMA Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. Keller, G.; Rawnsley, J.; Cutcliffe, B.; Watson, J. “Erbium: YAG and Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing.” Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America , Vol. 6, No. 2. 167-181. May 1997. Keller, G.; Hutcherson, R. “Percutaneous Video-Endoscopic Neck Lift Suture Suspension.” Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, Vol. 5. No. 2. 179-184. May 1997. Keller, G.; Hutcherson, R.; Cray, J. “Endoscopic Facial Plastic Surgery.” Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of America. Vol. 4, No. 2 247-256. May 1997 Keller, G.; Crau, J., “ Suprafibromuscular Facelifting with Periosteal Suspension of the Superficial Musculaoa Ponneurotic System and Fat Pad of Bichat Rotation.” Archives pf Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Vol.122, No 4. 377-384. April 1996. Keller, G.; CrayJ. “ Rhytidectomy with Surgilase XJ Laser.” Facil Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. August 1995. Keller, G. Cray, J. “ Laser – Assisted Surgery of Aging Face.” Facial Plastic Clinics of North America Vol. 3. No. 3, 319-341. August 1995. Keller, G.; “ Endoscopic Forehead Lift” West. Journal of Medicine, Vol. 163, No.2. 157. August 1995. Keller, G. Lask, G., Lowe, N., Gomerly, D.; “Laser Skin Resurfacing with the Silk Touch Flashscanner for Facial Rytids”. Volume3. No. 3. 1021-1024. 1994. Keller, G. Carbon Dioxide Laser Blepharoplasty; A Comparison to Electrosurgey”. International Journal of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery. 1994: 3. 33-36 Beeson,Wm., Kabaker, S., Keller, G. S., “ Carbon Dioxide Laser Blepharoplasty; A Comparison to Electrosurgery.” Internal Journal of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery. Vol. 1 1994; 2: 33-36 Keller, G. “Laserlift Surgery with KTP Laser.” Journal of Clinical Laser Surgery and Medicine. Vol. 119. No 6. July 1993 Keller, G., Razum, N., Elliot, S., Parks,J. “Small Incision Laser Lift for the Forehead Creases and Glabellar Furrows.” AMA Archives of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Vol. 119, No. 6 632-635. June 1993. Elliot, S., Keller, G.S., Razum, N., Parks, J., White, R., Seller, A. “Photodynamic Therapy of Non-melanoma Skin Cancer Using a KTP- Pumped Dye Laser, Optical Methods for Tumor Treatment and Detection.” Mechanisms and Techniques in Photodynamic Therapy, Vol . 188. 2-9. January 1993. Keller, G.S. “Use of the KTP Laser in Cosmetic Surgery.” The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, Vol. 9. No. 2. 177-180 1992
Slide 5: Keller, G.S. “ Author’s Experience with the Hexascan.” Hexascanner- Vol 1, No. 1 March 1992 Razum, N. Keller, G.S. , Bradley, J. Andreas, D.; Doirion, D. “ Quartz Contact Probe for Use With Argon and Nd: Yag Lasers.” Optical Fibers in Medicine V, Vol 1201, SPIE Press. 1990 Keller, G.S. “Laser Treatment of Vascular Skin Lesions: Which Laser: When, Why and How.” Facial Plastic Surgery VOl6, No 3. 175-179.nnSpring 1989 Keller, G.S. Razam, N., Doiron, D. “Photodynamic Therapy for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer.” Facial Plastic Surgery. Vol. 6, No. 3.108-183 1989 Keller, G.S. “ Cutaneous Laser Surgery.” Senior Editor of Complete Issue, Facial Plastic Surgery, Vol 6, No.3. Thieme Medical Publishers. 1089 Razum, N., Keller, G.S., Andreas, D. “Mechanical Scanning Device for Vascular Applications.” American Academy of Otolaryngology. 1989 Razum, N.; Keller, G.S., Doiron, D. “Micro-Contact Treatment of Telangiectasia of the Face and Extremities.” American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. May 1988 Razum, N., Keller, G.S., Andreas, D. “Current Beliefs on Laser Plume.” International Conference PM Laser and Optics. 1988 Keller, G.S., Razum, N. “Argon Laser Safety Procedures.” American Academy of Otolaryngology Annual Meeting. 1997 Keller, G.S. , Doiron, D., “ Treatment of Vascular Lesions with the CW Yellow Dye Laser – Initial Trials.” Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Vol 95.No. 5 537-530. December 1986. Keller, G., Doiron, D., “Porphyrin, PDT : Principles and Clinical Applications.” Current Problems in Dermatology, 15: 85-93. 1986 Keller, G. Doiron, D., Fisher. “Photodynamic Therapy in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.” AMA Archives of Otolarynglogy Vol 111, No. 7. 437-440. July 1985. Keller, G., Doiron, D. “Advances in Laser Skin Surgery for Vascular Lesions.” AMA Archives of Otolaryngology, Vol 111, No. 7. 437-440. July 1985. Love, Keller, Stallheim and Smithwick. “Retrival of Foreign Bodies from the Right Atrium without Thorocotomy.” Annal of Thoracic Surgery. February 1979.
