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Dr. Ali Charafeddine

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Miami, Florida

Basic Information

  • Full Name: Dr. Ali Charafeddine
  • Professional Title: Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
  • Location: Miami, Florida
  • Institutional Background: Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, American University - Beirut

Credentials & Background

  • Education
    • Doctor of Medicine, American University - Beirut
  • Training
    • Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic Hospital
    • Residency, Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
    • Residency, General Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    • Fellowship, Emory University School of Medicine

Experience & Expertise

  • Specialization: Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
  • Invited to co-author the comprehensive textbook "Facelift, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery," a definitive guide for surgeons learning advanced facelift techniques.
  • Received The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation Award twice (2016 and 2018).

Biography

Dr. Ali Charafeddine is a world-renowned board-certified plastic surgeon and internationally recognized facelift specialist who practices at Eden Plastic Surgery Institute in Miami, Florida. He has earned widespread respect from both peers and patients for providing exceptional aesthetic results through advanced plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures.

Dr. Charafeddine completed his medical education at the prestigious American University - Beirut and underwent his comprehensive plastic surgery training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. During his residency, he gained extensive experience in both reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery under the mentorship of world-leading experts in cancer reconstruction, complex microvascular reconstruction, gender confirmation surgery, face transplant, and aesthetic surgery.

Following his plastic surgery residency, Dr. Charafeddine was selected for an additional year of specialized fellowship training in advanced facial aesthetic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, under the distinguished mentorship of Professor James Zins. This highly competitive fellowship, accepting only one surgeon per year, focused on the most sophisticated techniques in facelift surgery, upper and lower eyelid surgery, functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty, and endoscopic facial procedures.

Dr. Charafeddine's academic excellence has been recognized through numerous prestigious awards, including Emory's 7th research award and The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation Award, which he received twice (2016 and 2018). His expertise in facelift surgery led to him being invited to co-author the comprehensive textbook "Facelift, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery," which serves as a definitive guide for surgeons learning advanced facelift techniques.

Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Charafeddine has over 19 years of experience in plastic surgery. He is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, allowing him to serve an international patient population. His practice focuses primarily on facial aesthetic surgery, with particular expertise in his innovative EVE Lift™ minimally invasive facelift procedure, comprehensive facial rejuvenation, and advanced rhinoplasty techniques.

Dr. Charafeddine is affiliated with HCA Florida Mercy Hospital and St. Mary's Medical Center. His dedication to excellence and innovation in plastic surgery has established him as a leading authority in facial aesthetic surgery, attracting patients from around the world seeking his expertise.

Contributions to Essos

  • Medical Board member contributing board-level oversight of clinic quality and standards.
  • Supports Essos's safety-first model with internationally recognized expertise in facial aesthetic surgery.

Published: July 7, 2026

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