Dr. Bahman Guyuron, an internationally recognized surgeon based in Cleveland, Ohio, has been awarded the Honorary Award by the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS), the highest distinction from the oldest plastic surgery organization, founded in 1921. This honor, along with being named Clinician of the Year in 2025, highlights his decades of innovation in plastic surgery and lasting impact on patient care and surgical education worldwide.
The AAPS Honorary Award is reserved for individuals whose work has significantly advanced the science, research, and humanitarian aspects of medicine. Dr. Guyuron's recognition reflects pioneering work, including globally recognized surgical treatments for migraine headaches that have offered meaningful relief to thousands of patients. He has also developed notable techniques in facial plastic surgery.
With over 300 peer-reviewed publications, 6 textbooks, and more than 1,200 lectures delivered in over 30 countries, Dr. Guyuron's influence extends far beyond the operating room. His commitment to education has earned him a reputation as a "teacher's teacher." He has also been consistently ranked among leading plastic surgeons, including being named to America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2025 by Newsweek and Statista in multiple categories such as rhinoplasty, facelift, and eyelid surgery. Additionally, Reuters recognized him as one of the top 5 rhinoplasty surgeons in the world, and a News vote by over 7,000 plastic surgeons placed him among the top 2 plastic surgeons for rhinoplasty.
In Cleveland, he was recognized as one of Cleveland's Best Doctors 2025 by Cleveland Magazine. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery also honored him for global contributions to aesthetic plastic surgery.
"These gratifying recognitions by the plastic surgery colleagues make decades of assiduous work to improve the safety and efficacy of plastic surgery technique 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."
As the founder of Zeeba Clinic and Medspa in Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Guyuron attracts patients from across the United States and internationally for advanced plastic surgery and aesthetic care. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and remains a pioneer in migraine surgery and facial aesthetics, shaping standards in plastic surgery while improving patient outcomes globally.
