Dr. Bahman Guyuron Honored with AAPS Honorary Award for Pioneering Contributions to Plastic Surgery
Dr. Bahman Guyuron, a leading plastic surgeon, has received the American Association of Plastic Surgeons' Honorary Award and Clinician of the Year recognition, underscoring his decades of innovation in facial surgery and migraine treatment.
Dr. Bahman Guyuron, an internationally recognized plastic surgeon based in Cleveland, Ohio, has been awarded the Honorary Award by the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS) in 2024, followed by the Clinician of the Year distinction in 2025. These honors represent the highest accolades from the AAPS, the oldest and most respected organization in plastic surgery, founded in 1921. The recognition is reserved for individuals whose work has significantly advanced the science, research, and humanitarian aspects of medicine, highlighting Dr. Guyuron's lasting impact on patient care and surgical education worldwide.
Dr. Guyuron's career spans over four decades, during which he has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed publications, six textbooks, and delivered over 1,200 lectures in more than 30 countries. His pioneering work includes innovative techniques in facial plastic surgery and the globally recognized surgical treatment for migraine headaches, which has provided meaningful relief to thousands of patients. The AAPS awards reflect his contributions to medicine and his role as a "teacher's teacher" in the field.
Beyond the AAPS honors, Dr. Guyuron has received numerous other accolades. 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 Global Contribution award from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Reuters ranked him among the top five rhinoplasty surgeons globally, and a vote by over 7,000 plastic surgeons placed him among the top two for rhinoplasty.
"This gratifying recognition by plastic surgery colleagues makes decades of assiduous work to improve the safety and efficacy of plastic surgery techniques and international travel to share new ideas worthwhile," said Dr. Guyuron. "I am honored to contribute to a field that continues to evolve and change patients' lives."
Dr. Guyuron is the founder of Zeeba Clinic and Medspa in Cleveland, a destination for advanced plastic surgery and aesthetic care. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and consistently ranked among the leading plastic surgeons in the country. His work in migraine surgery and facial aesthetics continues to shape global standards in plastic surgery, improving patient outcomes worldwide.