Dr. Bahman Guyuron, an internationally recognized plastic surgeon based in Cleveland, Ohio, has been honored with the 2024 Honorary Award by the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS), the highest distinction awarded by the organization. This recognition underscores his decades of pioneering work in plastic surgery, including the development of a surgical treatment for migraine headaches that has provided relief to thousands of patients worldwide.
Founded in 1921, the AAPS is the oldest and most respected organization in the specialty. The Honorary Award is reserved for individuals whose work has significantly advanced the science, research, and humanitarian aspects of medicine. Dr. Guyuron's recognition follows his being named Clinician of the Year by the AAPS in 2025, adding to a long list of accolades that include being named to America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2025 by Newsweek and Statista in multiple categories, including rhinoplasty, facelift, and eyelid surgery.
With over 300 peer-reviewed publications, six textbooks, and more than 1,200 lectures delivered in over 30 countries, Dr. Guyuron has earned a reputation as a 'teacher's teacher.' His research and innovations have shaped standards in plastic surgery and improved patient outcomes globally. Among his most notable contributions is the globally recognized surgical treatment for migraine headaches, which he pioneered. This technique has offered meaningful relief to patients who have not responded to traditional treatments.
Dr. Guyuron's influence extends beyond his clinical practice. He has been recognized as one of Cleveland's Best Doctors 2025 by Cleveland Magazine and honored by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for global contributions to aesthetic plastic surgery. Reuters has recognized him as one of the top five rhinoplasty surgeons in the world, and a vote by over 7,000 plastic surgeons placed him among the top two plastic surgeons for rhinoplasty.
'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.'
Dr. Guyuron is the founder of Zeeba Clinic and Medspa in Cleveland, Ohio, a destination for advanced plastic surgery and aesthetic care. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and attracts patients from across the United States and internationally. For more information, visit drbahmanguyuron.com.
