Michael J. Reilly MD

09/19/2025

Very proud of Dr. Priyanka Tripuraneni, my fabulous resident, who did a great job presenting our research on how to maximize treatment for patients with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.
And, puppies? Best idea ever for a conference!

09/19/2025

Honored to be able to speak with my colleagues at the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery about what we can do to reduce the number of people who don’t fully recover from Bell’s Palsy.

09/18/2025

Already having a great time at the AAFPRS meeting. Feeling particularly grateful to be able to connect with some very special mentors and mentees!

09/12/2025

Rhytidectomy, or “facelift”, is a blanket term for several different surgical techniques I perform for facial rejuvenation. When considering undergoing the knife in pursuit of facial rejuvenation, take a few moments to read through the following 12 “truths” you should know.

Read through the following 12 "truths" you should know when considering undergoing the knife in pursuit of facial rejuvenation.

09/08/2025

This patient is only 2 weeks out and already has a great result. He maintained his ethnic identity and masculine aesthetic and brought his face into a nice harmony. He and I are both thrilled!

08/25/2025

Getting very excited for the 2025 American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) Foundation meeting. This year, the meeting will be held in Los Angeles from September 17 to 20, and I am already preparing my lecture for the 18th, "Can We Do Better for Bell's Palsy?"

08/22/2025

Feeling good vibes after a great day of clinic with my superstar team!

08/13/2025

This patient is one year out from cosmetic rhinoplasty and she is looking and feeling amazing!

She initially presented to my office with complaints of worsening spring allergies and congestion, and she experienced no relief when using Flonase. She had sustained nasal trauma when she was younger and expressed concerns about her nasal appearance, specifically the droopy tip, wide base, prominent hump, and asymmetry.

I performed a septoplasty, turbinate reduction, nasal valve repair, and cosmetic rhinoplasty - we are both thrilled with the results!

07/31/2025

This patient is only three weeks post-surgery. She looks fab and is very happy. I performed an endoscopic brow and temple lift, along with bilateral upper and lower blepharoplasty.

She initially presented to my clinic to discuss surgery for upper and lower eyelid surgeries - notably drooping skin of upper eyelid and sunken appearance of lower eyelids. She felt that her most recent forehead Botox caused some worsening of the upper lid droop and previously underwent tear trough fillers but didn't like the appearance due to puffiness and had them dissolved.

Based on her physical assessment, I identified significant periorbital aging changes and recommended: bilateral temporal lift including suspension of the temporal fascia to the deep temporal fascia, lateral brow lift with endotine suspension, bilateral upper blepharoplasty with skin excision and conservative medial orbital fat removal, lower blepharoplasty with conservative skin pinch and trans-conjunctival orbital fat repositioning.

07/29/2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly integrated into daily life, influencing not only how individuals process information but also how they perceive and present their physical appearance. In recent years, AI’s ability to enhance facial aesthetics has garnered widespread attention, particularly with the rise of AI-enhanced selfies. This trend has been propelled by viral social media phenomena, such as the viral “AI headshot” trend on platforms like TikTok, where users engage with AI-powered applications to modify their selfies.

Take a look at my most recent blog post to learn more!

Artificial Intelligence influences not only how individuals process information but also how they perceive and present their physical appearance.

07/22/2025

Putting the finishing touches on a beautiful new nose!

07/14/2025

Delightful dinner at Osteria Mozza with the absolutely fabulous Dr. Tina Alster.

So grateful for the mentorship and friendship of this powerhouse over the last two decades.