Profile of Michael Morrissette, Dr

Dr. Michael Morrissette brings a unique set of surgical skills to cosmetic facial surgery. With an extensive background in oral and maxillofacial surgery, he has over three decades serving as a cosmetic, reconstructive and trauma surgeon. His cosmetic surgery practice is focused exclusively upon facial procedures, and his experience and deep knowledge of facial beauty and anatomy has given him skills and a level of artistry that are above and beyond the ordinary.

Dr. Morrissette is Board Certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and his knowledge and experience bring his abilities in facial surgery to a higher level. Facial balance is a critical aspect of attaining a natural-looking outcome, and he takes all the time needed to develop a treatment plan to achieve the result his patients envision, whether they are seeking a younger appearance or want to correct a facial flaw.

In 2018, Dr. Morrissette became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). The American College of Surgeons (FACS) is the largest and most prestigious organization of surgeons in the world leading the way in optimal patient care, surgical research, and education. The ACS was founded in 1913 and is a unifying voice for surgeons of all specialties.

The FACS designation signifies that the surgeon’s education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence and experience, and ethical conduct has undergone a thorough evaluation and found to be consistent with high standards established by the American College of Surgeons.

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Procedures of Michael Morrissette, Dr ⁽²³⁾

Procedure	Rank in Ventura	Rank in CA	Rank in US
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 Ventura: 3	Ranked in CA: 589	Ranked in US: 3145
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 Ventura: 2	Ranked in CA: 466	Ranked in US: 2634
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 Ventura: 1	Ranked in CA: 222	Ranked in US: 887
Buccal Fat Pad Removal (Cheek Narrowing) Buccal fat pad removal, also known as cheek fat removal or buccal lipectomy, is a surgery that removes excess fat pads from the cheeks to create a more contoured facial appearance. It is generally used to reduce chubby cheeks (“chipmunk cheeks”) that can be due to genetics or weight gain.	Ranked in Ventura: 1	Ranked in CA: 65	Ranked in US: 195
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 Ventura: 1	Ranked in CA: 384	Ranked in US: 1572
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 Ventura: 3	Ranked in CA: 589	Ranked in US: 3145
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 Ventura: 2	Ranked in CA: 407	Ranked in US: 2174
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Ventura: 2	Ranked in CA: 53	Ranked in US: 866
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Ventura: 1	Ranked in CA: 326	Ranked in US: 1537
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 Ventura: 2	Ranked in CA: 499	Ranked in US: 2486
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Ventura: 2	Ranked in CA: 628	Ranked in US: 3114
Ear Repair Ear repair surgery helps patients achieve better facial aesthetics and improves their confidence and self-esteem by repairing and reshaping the earlobes.	Ranked in Ventura: 1	Ranked in CA: 136	Ranked in US: 699
Ear Pinning Cosmetic ear surgery is a type of plastic and reconstructive surgery that can improve the size, shape, or position of the outer ear by reshaping the cartilage.	Ranked in Ventura: 2	Ranked in CA: 267	Ranked in US: 1391
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Ventura: 4	Ranked in CA: 440	Ranked in US: 4174
Silhouette Instalift Silhouette instalift is a FDA-cleared nonsurgical procedure that lifts and repositions sagging skin in the midface and jowls, with sutures threaded underneath the skin.	Ranked in Ventura: 2	Ranked in CA: 13	Ranked in US: 185
Juvederm Juvéderm injected beneath the skin, the gel-like substance instantly helps smooth lines and wrinkles, soften creases, enhance facial contours, and restore lost volume.	Ranked in Ventura: 2	Ranked in CA: 219	Ranked in US: 1734
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Ventura: 2	Ranked in CA: 172	Ranked in US: 1544
Mole Removal Most unwanted moles are surgically removed, cut out via punch excision, or shaved off with a scalpel.	Ranked in Ventura: 2	Ranked in CA: 36	Ranked in US: 703
Microneedling Microneedling is a nonsurgical treatment that penetrates your skin’s surface with tiny needles to improve its appearance.	Ranked in Ventura: 2	Ranked in CA: 103	Ranked in US: 1297
Pellevé Pellevé nonsurgical skin-tightening treatments use radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen production, which in turn plumps the skin and helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.	Ranked in Ventura: 1	Ranked in CA: 8	Ranked in US: 88
Thread Lift A thread lift is a nonsurgical facial rejuvenation procedure that passes threads beneath the surface of your skin, to lift the tissue.	Ranked in Ventura: 1	Ranked in CA: 24	Ranked in US: 128
All Resurfacing & Rejuvenation Lasers Laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation removes skin layer by layer with precision, the new skin cells that form during healing give the skin a tighter, younger looking surface.	Ranked in Ventura: 1	Ranked in CA: 161	Ranked in US: 1867
PRP Hair Restoration PRP hair restoration therapy for hair loss is a three-step medical treatment in which a person's blood is drawn, processed, and then injected into the scalp.	Ranked in Ventura: 1	Ranked in CA: 27	Ranked in US: 250