Toft Facial Plastic Surgery/ About Dr. Toft

Highly Specialized
Exceptional Training
Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship
Philosophy: A Natural Look, Balance and Symmetry

HIGHLY SPECIALIZED
Kenneth M. Toft, M.D. is the director of Toft Facial Plastic Surgery. He dedicates 100% of his practice to facial cosmetic surgery. This is in contrast to many surgeons that perform liposuction and breast augmentation, who can spend as little as 20% of their time on the face.

Complete dedication to facial plastic surgery is very important for several reasons: the complex anatomy of the face, the need to keep up with the latest techniques of facial rejuvenation, and the importance of facial features in defining individuality. The results of facial plastic surgery are not hidden under clothes; they are seen every day by friends in public and by oneself in the mirror. For these reasons, only the most specialized and highly trained facial plastic surgeon should be selected.

For information on the differences in training for facial plastic surgeons and general plastic surgeons, please follow this link:
http://www.facial-plastic-surgery.org/patient/about_us/training.html

EXCEPTIONAL TRAINING
Throughout his career Dr. Toft has demonstrated a commitment to excellence. After graduating from University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in the top 3% of his class, he went on to University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in the top 10% of his class.

His surgical training began at Stanford University in head and neck surgery. This consisted of a year of general surgery (non-cosmetic surgery, operating on primarily the digestive system) and four years of specialized training committed 100% to surgery of the face and neck. It was during this time at Stanford that Dr. Toft developed his interest in facial cosmetic surgery. Because of this interest, Dr. Toft performed research, wrote scientific papers, and gave national presentations on cosmetic facial surgery.

FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY FELLOWSHIP
Dr. Toft then went on to complete a fellowship in facial plastic surgery at UCLA -- an exclusive honor for those who have demonstrated excellence in training and a commitment to higher learning. There was an intensive application and interview process; only the top applicants from a recognized training program were accepted. Because of Dr. Toft's research in facial plastic surgery, numerous national presentations and papers on cosmetic surgery of the face, he was granted an interview at UCLA medical center for their fellowship. Of the approximately 45 interviewees from across the country, Dr. Toft was selected as the Fellow and Clinical Instructor in Facial Plastic Surgery. While at UCLA medical center, Dr. Toft was committed to intensive study in facial plastic surgery, learning from some of the world's experts.

He mastered the latest techniques, including the deep plane facelift, endoscopic (small incision) surgery, fat conservation eyelid surgery, and others. Many of these techniques have significant advantages over older techniques, including more natural appearance, quick recovery, increased safety, longer lasting results, and less discomfort. As a clinical instructor, Dr. Toft taught other physicians the art of facial plastic surgery. He continued his academic pursuits, writing a chapter on submentoplasty (neck lifts), reviewing cosmetic journals online, publishing facial plastic surgery articles, giving national presentations, and acting as an associate editor on a laser surgery text. Dr. Toft is board certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck surgery, including Facial Plastic Surgery. He has been a licensed Medical Doctor in the State of California since 1991. He is a member of the American Medical Association, California Medical Association, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and numerous other prestigious organizations.

PHILOSOPHY:
A NATURAL LOOK
Dr. Toft believes the goal of cosmetic surgery is to create improvement while maintaining a natural appearance. This natural appearance is achieved through the use of modern techniques to make his patients look younger, refreshed, and healthy, not pulled tight or "operated." Dr. Toft also takes extra care on skin closure and incision planning to hide the signs of surgery.

BALANCE AND SYMMETRY
The delicate balance of facial features is what creates identity, displays emotion, and establishes level of health. Because each face is different, the goals of surgery for each person should be individualized. For instance, many doctors only perform one type of rhinoplasty (nose job), giving a similar outcome to every patient. Dr. Toft performs a complete facial analysis and can utilize one of several techniques (open, closed, retrograde, delivery, and others) to contour each patients' nose to fit their particular face. A small, cute nose may look good on a petite woman with delicate facial features, but would be out of place on a muscular, tall man. The same can be said about many aspects of facial cosmetic surgery. Dr. Toft draws on his extensive training, aesthetic sense, and personal touch to achieve better balance and improved symmetry for all of his patients' unique facial features.other prestigious organizations.