Face & Neck Rejuvenation and Body Sculpting, Scar and Wound Healing 

by

Steven Dominguez, MD, MPH, FICS, FACEP

Introduction:

I began my career in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery in 1984 at the University of Iowa College of Medicine where I conducted research in mesenchymal (stem cells) cells and tissue regeneration, cancer cell identification via intermediate filaments immunofluorence staining, free flap viability, super glue wound closure, nutrition and metabolism following vertical gastric banding, and the Bardach palatoplasty.   I published and presented to the Triological Society as a senior medical student on the Incidence of Cholesteatoma in Cleft Palate. 

Training:

My residency training programs include Otolaryngology-Facial Plastic Surgery at the esteemed Cleveland Clinic, and Emergency Medicine at UCLA.  At UCLA, I honed my Face and Body Sculpting skills under Dr Malcolm Lesavoy (former Chief of Plastic Surgery).  Since 2012, I have worked and published with Dr. Marek Dobke (Chief of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) at UCSD on Advanced Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Regenerative - Translational NanoTechnology. I completed a Breast Fellowship under the direction of Dan Metcalf, MD.

Awards:

  In October 2022, I was an invited speaker at the So Cal Cell & Gene Therapy Conference. I delivered the lecture on Advanced Bi0_Technology Medicine in Burn and Wound Healing.

In June 2020, I was recognized and distinquished as a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons.

In June 2017, I was inducted and honored with a LIFETIME membership in the BEST PLASTIC SURGEONS OF AMERICA.

On September 7-9, 2016, I was invited to participate in the USN-San Diego Medical Center C.A.R.E. conference.  The Sixth Annual Project CARE Summit invited World-renowned speakers and surgeons from Military Medicine as well  civilian counterparts to discuss advances in cutting edge Restorative, Reconstructive and Regenerative Medicine. The Summit included hands-on training for participants in both the simulation lab and the state-of-the-art cadaver lab at the Naval Medical Center San Diego Hospital.  I was Awarded 24 CME for my active participation.

In 2012, I was awarded 40 hours of CME in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery by the UCSD Dept of Plastic Surgery for my clinical work with Dr. Marek Dobke, Professor and Chief of Plastic Surgery. I continue to attend the weekly UCSD Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinic (Volunteer) and the Plastic Surgery CME conferences.

In 2003,  I was included in the Who's Who of Professionals book series.

In 1997 based on my chapter on MaxilloFacial Trauma, emergency facial trauma patient care, and multiple lectures given to Emergency Physicians and trauma surgeons throughout the USA, I was recognized and distinquished as a Fellow by the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Research:

Since 1984, I have conducted research in mesenchymal stem cells and growth factors, PRP and fibrin clot, stem cell and growth factor wound healing, skin grafting, adipose (fat) grafting, free flaps, super-glue, lasers for both ablation and collagen stimulation, cosmeceutical biochemistry, and clinical nutrition and metabolism for both accelerated wound healing and optimal lean muscle mass and weight management (Metabolic Syndrome). 

Professional Organizations:

           International College of Surgeons (Fellow)

           International Society of Plastic Regenerative Surgeons

           International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science