Profile of Ryan N. Heffelfinger, Dr

Ryan N. Heffelfinger, MD, FACS is a Double Board Certified, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.

As a Professor in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Philadelphia’s prestigious Thomas Jefferson University, Dr. Heffelfinger is considered to be an outstanding teacher and lecturer. His practice encompasses the entire spectrum of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, including rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), facial rejuvenation surgery (facelift), fat transfers, Botox and fillers, facial nerve paralysis treatment, corrective surgery for facial defects, ear reshaping, microsurgery, reconstruction of cancer patients and extensive post-traumatic deformities.

As a facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Heffelfinger specializes solely in plastic surgery of the face, head and neck. As such, his patients are assured of a focused expertise. He treats both children and adults.

Procedures of Ryan N. Heffelfinger, Dr ⁽¹⁹⁾

Procedure	Rank in Philadelphia	Rank in PA	Rank in US
Liquid Facelift A liquid facelift is a nonsurgical procedure that uses injectables to restore facial volume, reduce wrinkles, and rejuvenate the face and give it a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Philadelphia:	Ranked in PA:	Ranked in US:
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Philadelphia: 4	Ranked in PA: 41	Ranked in US: 656
Facial Reconstruction Facial reconstruction surgery is performed to reshape structures in the head and neck — typically the nose, ears, chin, cheekbones and neckline.	Ranked in Philadelphia: 2	Ranked in PA: 4	Ranked in US: 99
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Philadelphia: 4	Ranked in PA: 37	Ranked in US: 554
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Philadelphia:	Ranked in PA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Philadelphia:	Ranked in PA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Implants A facial implant is a small device (made of silicon or another safe material) that plastic surgeon puts underneath your skin during surgery.	Ranked in Philadelphia: 1	Ranked in PA: 17	Ranked in US: 371
Photo Facial A photo facial is a laser light treatment which effectively treats men and women to remove brown spots and sun damage while increasing collagen production.	Ranked in Philadelphia:	Ranked in PA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Rejuvenation Facial rejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment which aims to restore a youthful appearance to the human face.	Ranked in Philadelphia:	Ranked in PA:	Ranked in US:
Mini Facelift A mini facelift is an anti-aging surgery that focuses on sagging skin.	Ranked in Philadelphia: 2	Ranked in PA: 11	Ranked in US: 212
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 Philadelphia: 4	Ranked in PA: 36	Ranked in US: 620
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 Philadelphia: 4	Ranked in PA: 55	Ranked in US: 794
Facial Fat Transfer An injection procedure where fat is harvested from the abdomen using liposuction, purifying it, and then injecting it into the target areas of the face to create fullness and a younger appearance.	Ranked in Philadelphia: 2	Ranked in PA: 12	Ranked in US: 214
Revision Rhinoplasty A rhinoplasty revision is a surgical procedure that aims to correct undesired results or complications that arise after an initial rhinoplasty.	Ranked in Philadelphia: 3	Ranked in PA: 17	Ranked in US: 162
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Philadelphia: 2	Ranked in PA: 12	Ranked in US: 393
Hair Transplant Hair transplant is a cosmetic procedure that involves taking donor hairs from one or more areas of your body—most commonly the back or sides of your scalp, or even your beard, back, or chest—and moving them to a recipient area where you've had hair loss.	Ranked in Philadelphia: 1	Ranked in PA: 5	Ranked in US: 63
Eyebrow Transplant An eyebrow transplant enhances the shape and fullness of your brows by transferring hair follicles from another area of your body—usually the back of your scalp.	Ranked in Philadelphia: 1	Ranked in PA: 4	Ranked in US: 19
Facial Hair Tranplantation Hair is taken from one part of the body and transplanted to your jawline and wherever you want it to grow.	Ranked in Philadelphia: 1	Ranked in PA: 1	Ranked in US: 13
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Philadelphia: 2	Ranked in PA: 22	Ranked in US: 235