Plastic surgeon Robert W. Bernard, MD, of White Plains, NY, is among 14 surgeons nationwide who have been selected for a new series on facial aesthetic surgery developed by the National Cosmetic Network (NCN) and jointly sponsored with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Dr. Bernard, who is a past president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, was chosen for the series because of his national reputation as an expert in facial aesthetic surgery. “NCN asked plastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons which of their colleagues they most respected in specific facial aesthetic surgery procedures or facial rejuvenation,” says William Mays, CEO of the Texas-based National Cosmetic Network. “We feel that the surgeons we’ve selected truly represent the ‘best of the best.’”

Dr. Bernard demonstrates his technique for lifting the lateral brow, a procedure that can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures for facial rejuvenation. “Many patients don’t want their entire brow elevated, which can sometimes create a scared or surprised appearance,” says Dr. Bernard. “When we elevate the lateral, or outer, portion of the brow, it avoids the ‘hooded eyelid’ appearance that makes people look tired or sad. It also creates a very attractive brow shape.”