CU Facial Plastic Surgery

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Sarah Russell as the University of Colorado Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellow for the 2027–2028 academic year!

Sarah impressed us with her amazing work ethic, professionalism, curiosity, and commitment to patient care. We are thrilled that she will be joining our team and look forward to supporting her continued growth as a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon.

Congratulations, Sarah—we can’t wait to have you in Colorado! 🏔️

Ski Meeting Season was fantastic this year. What a great run — despite too little snow at times and too much at others.

I was truly honored to lecture/moderate at the Ultimate Colorado Midwinter Meeting in Vail, the European Ski Meeting in Facial Plastic Surgery in Klosters, Switzerland, and Reaching New Peaks in Beaver Creek.

So many meaningful conversations, new ideas, and unforgettable days on the slopes with good friends. Grateful for this community and already looking forward to next season.

New article just published with Dr. Tiffany Pham, a recent CU grad, and Dr. Gadkaree on the Saddle Nose Deformity. Great job!

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0030666524001130?dgcid=author

Come hear me speak in CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA at the meeting! I am very excited to take in the culture and attend this wonderful and highly academic meeting. I’ll have 3 lectures that weekend. Many thanks to the course organizers!

This was unexpected but very cool! So, one of my patients published her surgery story featured in a book! I had repaired a septal perforation and she has had a great result. Presented me with a copy in clinic. Thanks!!

CU Facial Plastic Surgery is pleased to welcome Dr. Holger Gassner to the Anschutz Medical Campus for a special lecture. A warm welcome to Denver, Holger, and thank you for giving us some of your time.

Had such a great time having a second shadow this week! McKenna Gervais, a pre-med student from spent a few days with me in the OR and clinic. Was a joy to get to know her. Hope to see you at !!

I had the privilege to attend and lecture at the 2023 European Ski Meeting in Facial Plastic Surgery. I lectured on Feminization Rhinoplasty and Non-Surgical Scar Therapies. Excellent to spend time with these colleagues--I always learn so much from the other lecturers. Thank you to Holger Gasner and Able-Jan Tasman for organizing. See you next year!

Cool! Just popped over the 1 million mark for lifetime vertical feet skied on the ! Loved skiing every foot of it. ⛷️

Chef’s table at with some awesome colleagues. Thanks to Chris Oliver for organizing and especially to Chef Yasu! Spectacular food.