Griffin, Garrett R., MD

• Double-board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Garrett R. Griffin is a facial plastic surgeon with Midwest Facial Plastic Surgery.

• A lifelong love of drawing was the catalyst that led Dr. Garrett Griffin to pursue his medical specialty.

• Being able to combine artistry with science and surgical skill attracted him Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and he firmly believes the two are complimentary.

• This philosophy transcends throughout his work as all cosmetic surgeries must include a reconstructive component to ensure that the results are natural and long-lasting.

• Likewise, the goal of any facial reconstructive surgery is to fully restore the patient’s appearance and beauty.

• Dr. Griffin’s medical training began at the University of Virginia Medical School where he graduated in the top 3 in his class.

• He went on to complete his Head and Neck Surgery residency at the University of Michigan.

• From there, Dr. Griffin traveled West to complete his fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Southern California and Cedars-Sinai Hospitals in Beverly Hills, California.

• Completing this training on the West Coast, a part of the country world-renowned for its plastic surgery skill, gained him considerable experience.

• Dr. Griffin’s surgical skills quickly advanced in performing aesthetic facial surgeries including facelifts, cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), otoplasty, and rhinoplasty.

• He trained directly under Dr. Paul Nassif, one of the featured plastic surgeons on the E! Entertainment show, “Botched.”

• During his time in California, Dr. Garrett Griffin also completed training with Dr. Babak Azizzadeh and Dr. Guy Massry at The Facial Paralysis Institute.

• It was there that he developed a passion for caring for patients with Bell’s palsy and facial nerve injury. These are often devastating conditions affecting a person’s social function and self-esteem.

• Dr. Griffin is currently one of the nation’s experts in this field, and performs the full range of procedures for facial paralysis including hypoglossal- and masseteric-facial nerve substitution and free gracilis muscle transfer.

• For patients who develop synkinesis (unintended facial movements) after Bell’s palsy, he combines filler and/or Botox injections and, if necessary, precisely-targeted surgery, to maximize facial symmetry and control.

• These complementary treatments and approaches make Dr. Griffin truly unique in his field.

• Dr. Griffin has presented his research at multiple national and international symposia and is the author of numerous medical book chapters and scientific publications regarding facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

• He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and on major local television shows including Twin Cities Live and the KSTC 45 Morning News.

• With a foundation solidified in sound and exemplary surgical skill, Dr. Garrett Griffin has grown a thriving cosmetic injectable practice as well. In this realm, his love of drawing and artistry truly shines as he utilizes Botox® and dermal fillers to achieve balance and youthfulness in his patients’ faces.

• Dr. Griffin finds that these treatments can even enhance and extend the longevity of some of his surgical results.

• Dr. Garrett Griffin feels incredibly grateful to be able use his passion and skill to help restore his patients’ self-confidence.

• Regardless of whether you are seeing him for a reconstructive or cosmetic procedure, rest assured that you will be met with kindness and respect, and that he will patiently educate you about all of your options.

• You can be certain that you are being cared for by one of the most skilled providers in the Midwest.