Dr. Bahman Guyuron, an internationally recognized plastic surgeon based in Cleveland, Ohio, has been honored with the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS) Honorary Award in 2024, the highest distinction awarded by the organization. Founded in 1921, the AAPS is the oldest and most respected organization in the specialty, and the Honorary Award is reserved for individuals whose work has significantly advanced the science, research, and humanitarian aspects of medicine. This recognition highlights Dr. Guyuron's contributions to medicine, his innovation in plastic surgery, and his lasting impact on patient care and surgical education worldwide.
Dr. Guyuron's recognition reflects decades of pioneering work, including notable techniques in facial plastic surgery and his globally recognized surgical treatment for migraine headaches, which offers meaningful relief to thousands of patients. With over 300 peer-reviewed publications, six textbooks, and more than 1,200 lectures delivered in over 30 countries across 40 years, Dr. Guyuron has earned a reputation as a 'teacher's teacher.'
In addition to the AAPS Honorary Award, Dr. Guyuron continues to receive national and international recognition. He was named to America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2025 by Newsweek and Statista in multiple categories, including rhinoplasty, facelift, and eyelid surgery. He was also recognized as one of Cleveland's Best Doctors 2025 by Cleveland Magazine and received the Clinician of the Year award from the AAPS in 2025. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery honored him for global contributions to aesthetic plastic surgery. Reuters recognized him as one of the top five rhinoplasty surgeons in the world, and a news vote by over 7,000 plastic surgeons placed him among the top two plastic surgeons for rhinoplasty.
Dr. Guyuron's work continues to shape standards in plastic surgery while improving patient outcomes on a global scale. As a pioneer in migraine surgery and facial aesthetics, his techniques have been adopted by surgeons worldwide. For leaders in business and technology, Dr. Guyuron's recognition underscores the importance of sustained innovation and global collaboration in advancing medical science. His achievements demonstrate how specialized expertise and decades of research can lead to breakthroughs that significantly improve quality of life, offering a model for innovation-driven industries.
Dr. Guyuron is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and consistently ranked among the leading plastic surgeons in the country. He founded Zeeba Clinic and Medspa in Cleveland, Ohio, which attracts patients from across the United States and internationally for advanced plastic surgery and aesthetic care. To learn more, visit drbahmanguyuron.com.
