Profile of Michael Fritz, Dr

Michael Fritz, MD, FACS, is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, Staff Memeber of the Cleveland Clinic Head and Neck Institute and Director of the Section of Facial Plastic and Microvascular Surgery. He earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health in Columbus, OH. He completed an Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery residency at the Cleveland Clinic and a fellowship in Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN.

His specialty interests include complex facial reconstruction in children and adults, treatment of facial paralysis and cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty (surgery the external nose).

Dr. Fritz is board-certified by the State of Ohio Medical Board, the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Fritz is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and American Head and Neck Society and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

He has published a number of journal articles on topics such as management of advanced facial cancers, complex maxillary and orbit reconstruction and new techniques for treatment of facial paralysis.

He has also published book chapters on concepts and techniques in facial trauma reconstruction, lip reconstruction and facial reconstruction using microvascular free tissue transfer. In addition, he given a many presentations on the topics of facial reconstruction and management of facial paralysis.

Procedures of Michael Fritz, Dr ⁽⁶⁾

Procedure	Rank in Cleveland	Rank in OH	Rank in US
BodyTite BodyTite uses radiofrequency energy (RF) to tighten loose skin, remove fat, and firm tissue.	Ranked in Cleveland: 2	Ranked in OH: 11	Ranked in US: 566
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in Cleveland: 5	Ranked in OH: 25	Ranked in US: 886
Panniculectomy A panniculectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the panniculus, an “apron” of loose skin and fat that hangs from the lower stomach after significant weight loss.	Ranked in Cleveland: 2	Ranked in OH: 19	Ranked in US: 436
FaceTite FaceTite is an FDA-cleared facial rejuvenation procedure that delivers radiofrequency energy beneath the skin’s surface to stimulate collagen production, which tightens and firms skin.	Ranked in Cleveland: 4	Ranked in OH: 10	Ranked in US: 664
FTM Chest Masculinization Surgery A female-to-male transgender surgery that removes the breasts to create a masculine chest.	Ranked in Cleveland: 2	Ranked in OH: 4	Ranked in US: 74
Dimpleplasty Dimpleplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that can create natural-looking dimples on your cheeks or chin.	Ranked in Cleveland: 4	Ranked in OH: 4	Ranked in US: 108