Dr. Paul D. Durand, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Miami

Advanced facial aesthetic surgery, Signature MVLift® (deep plane facelift), preservation & ultrasonic rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and facial fat transfer—delivered with a natural, refined approach.

“Plastic surgery should enhance who you are—not change you. My goal is refined, natural results that respect your identity, anatomy, and individuality.”

Meet Dr. Paul D. Durand, MD

ENSŌ Plastic Surgery — Miami, Florida

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Focused on refined results that enhance—not alter—your natural features.

A Miami-Born Surgeon Known for Natural-Looking Results

Dr. Paul D. Durand is a board-certified plastic surgeon recognized for meticulous technique and elegant outcomes that preserve a patient’s unique identity. Born in Miami and raised in Lima, Peru, Dr. Durand brings a global perspective to aesthetic surgery—blending artistic detail with a disciplined, safety-first approach. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he welcomes patients from Miami, throughout South Florida, and internationally.

At Ensō Plastic Surgery in Brickell, Dr. Durand focuses on facial aesthetics and body contouring, tailoring each surgical plan to the individual’s anatomy, goals, and lifestyle. Patients value his thoughtful communication style, conservative decision-making, and commitment to results that look refreshed—not overdone.

Education & Advanced Surgical Training

Dr. Durand completed plastic and reconstructive surgery training at the Cleveland Clinic, one of the most respected medical centers in the United States. During this time, he contributed to pioneering reconstructive work in complex facial surgery. Cleveland Clinic’s face-transplant program has documented landmark cases, including a total face transplant performed on the youngest face-transplant recipient in the United States.

Following residency, Dr. Durand pursued specialized fellowship training in aesthetic plastic surgery at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, a program widely known for advanced cosmetic technique and high surgical volume. This additional fellowship experience informs his refined approach to facial rejuvenation and rhinoplasty—where millimeters matter and balance is everything.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Durand’s practice emphasizes facial aesthetics and comprehensive rejuvenation, including:

Facial Rejuvenation

Signature MVLift® (deep plane facelift)
Neck lift and jawline refinement
Facial fat transfer for natural volume restoration

Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

Preservation rhinoplasty
Ultrasonic rhinoplasty
Functional and revision rhinoplasty (as appropriate)

Eyelid Surgery

Upper blepharoplasty
Lower blepharoplasty
Under-eye rejuvenation strategies

Aesthetic Face & Body (as part of a complete plan)

Breast and body contouring procedures
Non-surgical options (injectables, lasers) when indicated

Every consultation starts with listening. Dr. Durand’s planning process is designed to clarify your priorities, evaluate your facial structure, and discuss realistic outcomes. His philosophy is to enhance—not replace—what makes you look like you. For many patients, the goal is to look rested, confident, and natural in Miami’s vibrant, social environment.

Patients can expect a thorough evaluation and clear surgical education, a customized plan with conservative, anatomy-based decisions, and a safety-focused approach and attentive follow-up care

Volunteer Work & Mission Trips

Dr. Paul D. Durand is deeply committed to global medical outreach and believes that surgical skill carries a responsibility beyond the operating room. His dedication to volunteer work began early in his medical training, when participation in international mission trips helped shape both his career path and his philosophy of care.

Since that time, Dr. Durand has participated in multiple surgical missions throughout Latin America, providing reconstructive care for underserved communities with limited access to specialized medical services. Much of this work has focused on cleft lip and palate repair, procedures that restore not only physical function, but also confidence, speech development, and quality of life for children and their families.

These mission trips require adaptability, collaboration, and precision—often performed in resource‑limited environments that demand the highest level of surgical judgment and efficiency. For Dr. Durand, this work reinforces the fundamentals of plastic surgery: restoring form, function, and dignity through thoughtful, patient‑centered care.

Beyond the immediate impact on patients, Dr. Durand values the opportunity to work alongside local medical teams, exchange knowledge, and contribute to sustainable surgical education. These experiences continue to inform his approach to practice, grounding advanced aesthetic surgery in compassion, humility, and service.

Academics & Global Teaching

Dr. Durand is frequently invited to share his techniques with surgeons worldwide. Over the past decade, he has contributed to the specialty through extensive peer-reviewed work and educational lectureships, including live surgery demonstrations and faculty instruction for advanced rhinoplasty and aesthetic surgery programs.

Publications & Research Articles

Dr. Durand’s peer-reviewed publications reflect a long-standing commitment to advancing outcomes, safety, and surgical technique.

Selected Peer‑Reviewed Publications

• Central Platform Surgery for Large and Deviated Noses – The Libra Flap: Low Septal Strip Dorsal Y Preservation
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2025

• Closed Preservation Rhinoplasty in the Mestizo Patient: Challenges and Techniques for Nasal Tip Support
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2025

• Four‑Step Spreader Flap: The Pull–Twist–Turn Technique
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2021

• The Lift‑and‑Fill Facelift: Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Manipulation with Fat Compartment Augmentation
Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 2019

• Botulinum Toxin and Muscle Atrophy: A Wanted or Unwanted Effect
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2016

• A Novel Validated Breast Aesthetic Scale
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2022

Dr. Durand has authored more than 80 peer‑reviewed publications, book chapters, and scientific presentations worldwide.

Book Chapters

Dr. Paul D. Durand has contributed extensively to leading surgical textbooks, authoring chapters focused on advanced rhinoplasty, facial aesthetics, and reconstructive technique. These works are used internationally for surgeon education and training.

• The Role of Spreader Flaps, Spreader Grafts, and Tension Spanning Sutures
Dallas Rhinoplasty: Nasal Surgery by the Masters, 4th Edition
Rohrich RJ, Ahmad J, Durand PD — Thieme, New York, 2024

• Finesse in Alar Contour Grafts: Four Subtypes
Dallas Rhinoplasty: Nasal Surgery by the Masters, 4th Edition
Rohrich RJ, Durand PD — Thieme, New York, 2024

• Aesthetics and Surgical Refinement of the Nasal Base
Dallas Rhinoplasty: Nasal Surgery by the Masters, 4th Edition
Ahmad J, Rohrich RJ, Durand PD — Thieme, New York, 2024

• Graduated Approach to Tip Projection
Masters of Cosmetic Surgery: The Video Atlas
Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL, Durand PD — Thieme, New York, 2021

• Ancillary Maneuvers in Rhinoplasty: Spreader Flaps
Masters of Cosmetic Surgery: The Video Atlas
Rohrich RJ, Durand PD — Thieme, New York, 2021

• Brachioplasty
Masters of Cosmetic Surgery: The Video Atlas
Rohrich RJ, Durand PD — Thieme, New York, 2021

• Facelift
Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 46, Issue 4
Rohrich RJ, Durand PD, Dayan E — Elsevier, Philadelphia

• Facial Skeletal Augmentation with Implants and Osseous Genioplasty
Grabb & Smith’s Plastic Surgery, 8th Edition
Durand PD, Surek CC, Zins JZ — Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia

• Unilateral Cleft Lip
Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 3rd Edition
Durand PD, Murthy A — Thieme, New York

Presentations & Lectureships

Dr. Paul D. Durand is frequently invited to teach and lecture surgeons internationally, sharing advanced techniques in rhinoplasty, facial aesthetics, and reconstructive surgery as a global faculty member.

• Revision and Reconstructive Rhinoplasty: Principles and Technique
Faculty Presenter — Lima Masters Academy, Lima, Peru, 2024

• Fresh Frozen Rib Cartilage for Primary and Revision Rhinoplasty
Faculty Presenter — Lima Masters Academy, Lima, Peru, 2024

• Role of Septal Extension vs. Columellar Grafts in Modern Rhinoplasty
Faculty Lecturer — AsBeaut Hospital, Chongqing, China, 2019

• Importance of Dorsal Aesthetic Lines in Rhinoplasty
Faculty Lecturer — AsBeaut Hospital, Chongqing, China, 2019

• Head and Neck Anatomy for Injectables – Live Dissections
Faculty Instructor — Cosmetic Bootcamp for the Core Physician, Aspen, Colorado, 2019

• Faculty Instructor
Dallas Rhinoplasty Meeting — Dallas, Texas

• Faculty Instructor
Dallas Cosmetic Surgery & Medicine Meeting — Dallas, Texas

• Aston Baker Cutting Edge Global Symposium
Faculty Moderator — Universidad FUCS, Bogotá, Colombia

Dr. Durand has served as faculty and educator at premier international meetings, contributing to the advancement of aesthetic surgery education worldwide.

In the Media

Dr. Durand is featured in media discussing patient safety, modern aesthetic techniques, and major advances in complex facial surgery. National Geographic’s coverage of the Cleveland Clinic’s face transplant work brought global attention to the profound impact of reconstructive innovation and lifelong recovery.

Face Transplant (Context & Credibility) During his Cleveland Clinic training years, Dr. Durand contributed within a system internationally recognized for complex reconstructive surgery, including face transplant milestones that have been widely documented. Cleveland Clinic reports describe the youngest U.S. face-transplant recipient and the extensive nature of total face transplantation.

Featured Links:

Dr. Durand speaks in an interview on Univision’s Primer Impacto.

Tendencias estéticas: lo nuevo que viene y lo que ya no se recomienda.

Doctor explica un trasplante de rostro en un segmento de Telemundo.

Médico hispano del primer trasplante de rostro en EE.UU.

Dr. Paul Durand discussing facelift procedures.

La evolución del facelift moderno hacia un rostro natural, con Dr. Paul Durand.

Procedimientos cosméticos modernos presentados por un especialista.

Los “sí” y los “no” de la estética moderna, según Paul Durand.

Experto en cirugía facial analiza cambios estéticos en una figura pública durante una entrevista.

Experto mundial en cirugía del rostro analiza cambios estéticos en una figura pública.

Dr. Paul Durand explica tendencias actuales en cirugía plástica.

Tendencias en cirugía plástica, explicadas por el Dr. Paul Durand.

Awards & Accolades

Peer Reviewer — Aesthetic Surgery Journal (2018–Present)
Peer Reviewer — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2018–Present)
Teacher of the Year Award — Cleveland Clinic (2018)
ASERF Travel Scholarship — Resident Recipient (2016, 2017)
Russell L. Malcolm Pre-Medical Award (2007)
Paul L. Whitely Prize in Psychology (2007)
College Honors — Earlham College (2007)
Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology (2006)
National Scholars Honor Society (2006)

Begin Your Consultation Experience

If you are considering facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, or aesthetic surgery guided by precision and integrity, we invite you to connect with Dr. Paul D. Durand and the Ensō Plastic Surgery team.

Exceptional care begins with a thoughtful conversation.

Dr. Paul D. Durand, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Miami

Meet Dr. Paul D. Durand, MD

A Miami-Born Surgeon Known for Natural-Looking Results

Education & Advanced Surgical Training