Profile of Bernard Markowitz, Dr

Dr. Markowitz was born, raised and educated on the East Coast. He graduated from Rutgers College in 1974 and from New York University Medical School in 1979. He went on to complete two residencies, in general surgery and plastic surgery at New York University Medical Center. He continued his training at Johns Hopkins Medical Center for a year long fellowship, specializing in facial trauma and microsurgery. He became board certified in general surgery in 1985, in plastic surgery in 1989.

Dr. Markowitz joined the full-time faculty in the division of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the U.C.L.A. Medical Center immediately after his Johns Hopkins University fellowship in July 1987. Dr. Markowitz’s tenure at U.C.L.A. is noteworthy given the unusual fact that he became renowned for his work in both the reconstructive and aesthetic fields. His work with congenitally deformed children, head and neck cancer patients, and facial trauma patients is widely regarded by both his patients and his peers. Simultaneously, he pursued a noteworthy practice in elective cosmetic surgery, where his innovative techniques and results created a successful private practice. Though Dr. Markowitz left the academic world as a full professor after thirteen years, he remains on the clinical staff and continues to perform surgery and teach at the institution.

Dr. Markowitz is a member of numerous national and regional medical societies including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Association of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons. He has lectured at many national and local meetings, presenting his innovative philosophy and techniques on diverse plastic surgery topics. He has authored over 30 peer reviewed publications and 7 book chapters on plastic surgery.

Procedures of Bernard Markowitz, Dr ⁽⁶⁾

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Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Beverly Hills:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Beverly Hills:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Beverly Hills:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Beverly Hills:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Beverly Hills:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Forehead Reduction Forehead reduction surgery shortens the distance between your hairline and eyebrows by moving the scalp forward and positioning your hairline lower on your forehead.	Ranked in Beverly Hills:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US: