DR. PAUL DURAND

Education and Training

Dr. Durand completed his plastic and reconstructive surgery training at the Cleveland Clinic, which is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the world. During this time, Dr. Durand was part of the team that successfully performed the first face transplant in the United States. His second face transplant surgery received significant media attention, as it was performed on the youngest person in the world to undergo such an extensive procedure. Dr. Durand is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Following his residency training at the Cleveland Clinic

Dr. Durand completed a fellowship in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, considered the top program in the nation for cosmetic surgery. Since then, Dr. Durand has gained extensive recognition in both plastic and reconstructive surgery and has presented and published on numerous topics, including invitations to lecture and perform live surgical demonstrations in Latin America and Asia. Dr. Durand is licensed to practice in the state of Florida, Texas, and Ohio.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Durand specializes in aesthetic procedures of the face, breast, and body, as well as non-invasive procedures like injectables and lasers. He has a special interest in facial rejuvenation, breast, and rhinoplasty (nose) surgery.

In addition, Dr. Durand has a wealth of experience in dealing with complex cosmetic and reconstructive cases. While at the Cleveland Clinic, he received specialized training in reconstruction after cancer surgery. Dr. Durand actively participated in two face transplants as part of the surgical team that performed the first of these in the United States.

Academics

Dr. Durand is frequently invited to teach and lecture surgeons around the world, a testament to his expertise and leadership in the field. He has performed live surgery and delivered educational lectures across multiple continents. Over the past decade, he has remained actively involved in advancing his specialty, sharing his work through more than 80 publications and presentations both in the United States and abroad.

During his training, Dr. Durand became a resident member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgery, and the Peruvian American Medical Society.

Dr. Durand practices in both the United States and Peru. He has volunteered his skills at Hospital Arzobispo Loayza, Hospital Daniel Alcides Carrion, and the Central Air Force Hospital in Lima, Peru, among others.

Over the years, Dr. Durand has received numerous awards and recognitions, including:

  • Teacher of the Year Award — Cleveland Clinic
  • 2018 ASERF Travel Scholarship Recipient
  • 2017 ASERF Travel Scholarship Recipient
  • 2016 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

Dr. Durand is a member of many committees, including:

  • Aesthetic Society’s (ASAPS) Residents and Fellows Forum — 2018-present
  • Plastic Surgery Education Network Committee — Aesthetic Section 2016-present
  • Cleveland Clinic DPSI Education Committee Member 2016-2018
  • Medical Spanish SIG — Co-chair 2011-2012
  • Medical Mission SIG — Co-founder & Chair of Public Affairs 2010-2012
  • Durand PD. Revision and Reconstructive Rhinoplasty: Principles and Technique. Lima Masters Academy 2024 – Faculty Presenter. Lima, Peru, October 2024.
  • Durand PD. Fresh Frozen Rib Cartilage for Primary and Revision Rhinoplasty. Lima Masters Academy 2024 – Faculty Presenter. Lima, Peru, October 2024.
  • Durand PD. Role of Septal extension vs. Columellar grafts in Modern Rhinoplasty. Faculty Lecturer –  AsBeaut Hospital, Hyatt Regency, Chongqing, China, June 2019.
  • Durand PD. Importance of Dorsal Aesthetic Lines in Rhinoplasty. Faculty Lecturer –  AsBeaut Hospital, Hyatt Regency, Chongqing, China, June 2019.
  • Durand PD. Safety and Effectiveness in Liquid Rhinoplasty. Faculty Lecturer –  AsBeaut Hospital, Hyatt Regency, Chongqing, China, June 2019.
  • Durand PD. Head and Neck Anatomy for Injectables – Live Dissections. Faculty – Cosmetic Bootcamp for the Core Physician, Aspen, Colorado, June 2019.
  • Durand PD. Aston Baker Cutting Edge Global Symposium – Faculty Moderator, Universidad FUCS, Bogota, Colombia, May 2019.
  • Durand PD. Faculty Instructor – 22nd Dallas Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine Meeting, Dallas, Texas, March 2019.
  • Durand PD. Faculty Instructor – 36th Dallas Rhinoplasty Meeting, Dallas, Texas, March 2019.
  • Durand PD, Gatherwright J, Lamaris GA, Kaza A, Couto RA, Kaufman B. The Split-Latissimus Dorsi Muscle in Free Flap Extremity Reconstruction: A Forgotten Gem.  Poster presentation -59th Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dayton, OH, June 2016.
  • Couto RA, Lamaris GA, Baker T, Tadisina K, Hashem A, Durand PD, Rueda S, Orra S, Zins JE. Safety of Abdominoplasty in the Elderly. Poster presentation – 59th Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dayton, OH, June 2016.
  • Lamaris GA, Durand P, Couto RA, Gurunluoglu R, Gastman B. Abdominal wall reconstruction with free flaps: An alternate approach to an increasingly common problem. Podium presentation – American Association of Plastic Surgeons meeting, New York, NY, May 2016.
  • Couto RA, Lamaris GA, Baker T, Tadisina K, Hashem A, Durand PD, Rueda S, Orra S, Zins JE. Safety of Abdominoplasty in the Elderly. Podium presentation – The Aesthetic Meeting 2016, Las Vegas, NV, April 2016.
  • Lamaris GA, Durand P, Couto RA, Kwiecien G, Hendrickson MF. Persistent Central Carpal Row Ossicle in a Sporadic Case of Holt Oram Syndrome. Poster presentation – American Association for Hand Surgery Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ, January 2016
  • Lamaris GA, Durand P, Couto RA, Kwiecien G, Hendrickson MF. Persistent Central Carpal Row Ossicle in a Sporadic Case of Holt Oram Syndrome. Podium presentation – Plastic Surgery the Meeting, Boston, MA, October 2015
  • Duraes EF, Durand P, Morisada M, Baker T, Rueda S, Djohan R, Moreira A, Bernard S, Sousa JB, Schwarz G. Aesthetics and patient-reported outcomes following microsurgical breast reconstruction after nipple sparing mastectomy. Poster presentation – 101st American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, Chicago, IL, October 2015.
  • Durand PD, Couto RA, Isakov R, Yoo D, Azzizzadeh B, Zins J. Botulinum toxin and muscle atrophy: A wanted or unwanted effect. Podium presentation – 58th Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons, Covington, KY, May 2015.
  • Durand PD, Duraes E, Gales J, Moreira A, Djohan R, Bernard S, de Sousa JB, Schwarz G. Risk factors and overall outcomes following abdominal-based free flap breast reconstruction after nipple-sparing mastectomy. Podium presentation – 58th Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Covington, KY, May 2015.
  • Couto RA, Lamaris GA, Durand PD, Rueda S, Alleyne B, Gastman B. False Negative Rate: Spy-Elite assisted Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Consecutive Cutaneous Melanoma Patients. Podium presentation – 58th Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Convington, KY, May 2015.
  • Couto RA, Lamaris GA, Durand PD, Aliotta R, Gastman B. Free Tissue Reconstruction of Complex Osteoradionecrosis Wounds in the Mandible, Scalp, Lumbar Spine, and Orbital Rim. Poster presentation – 58th Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Covington, KY, May 2015.
  • Duraes EF, Baker T, Morisada M, Durand P, Rueda S, Djohan R, Moreira A, Bernard S, Sousa JB, Schwarz G. Aesthetics and patient reported outcomes following microsurgical breast reconstruction after nipple sparing mastectomy. Oral presentation – 58th Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Covington, KY, May 2015.
  • Duraes EF, Durand P, Duraes LC, Orra S, Moreira A, Sousa JB, Djohan R, Zins J, Bernard S, Schwarz G. Comparison of preoperative quality of life in breast reconstruction, breast aesthetic, and non-breast plastic surgery patients. Poster presentation – 60th Annual Meeing of the Plastic Surgery Research Council, Seattle, WA, May 2015.
  • Couto RA, Lamaris GA, Durand PD, Rueda S, Alleyne B, Gastman B. False Negative Rate: Spy-Elite assisted Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Consecutive Cutaneous Melanoma Patients. Podium presentation – 68th American Association of Plastic Surgeons meeting. New York, NY, March 2015.
  • Tendulkar R, Woody NM, Naik M, Reddy CA, Durand P, Elegbede A, Duraes E, Djohan R, Grobmyer S, Crowe JP. Complications of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy with tissue expander reconstruction and potential impact on adjuvant oncologic therapy. Oral presentation – 97th Annual Meeting of the American Radium Society, Kauai, HI, May 2015.
  • Durand PD, Woody N, Rueda S, Naik M, Elegbede A, Duraes E, Coopey S, Dietz J, Tendulkar R, Djohan R. Risk factors and their impact on major complications following immediate, two-stage breast reconstruction with or without adjuvant radiation. Podium presentation – 57th Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons, The Greenbrier, WV, June 2014.
  • Duraes EF, Schwarz G, Durand P, Moreira A, Sousa JB, Djohan R, Zins J, Bernard S. Comprehensive Analysis of Complications Following Abdominal Based Free Flap Breast
  • Reconstruction at a Single Tertiary Care Institution.  Oral Presentation – 57th Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons, The Greenbrier, WV, June 2014.
  • Duraes EF, Durand P, Moreira A, Sousa JB, Djohan R, Zins, Bernard S, Schwarz G. Pre-operative quality of life of breast cancer reconstruction patients compared to other plastic surgery patients. Poster Presentation – 57th Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons, The Greenbrier, WV, June 2014.
  • Woody NM, Durand P, Naik M, Elegbede A, Duraes E, Suzanne CB, Dietz J, Djohan R, Tedulkar R. Impact of breast radiotherapy on late toxicities and reoperation following mastectomy with tissue expander based reconstruction. Oral presentation – 56th Annual Meeting for American Society for Radiation Oncology, San Francisco, CA, September 2014.
  • Zeidman M, Durand PD, Kundu N, Doumit G. Fat embolism after liposuction in Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome. Poster presentation – Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons, Indianapolis, IN, June 2013.
  • Durand PD, Giles L. Synthesizing Rhenium Imido Complexes using 1,3 – Diaminobenzene. Poster presentation – 233rd American Chemical Society National Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 2007.
  • Cakir B, Coşkun E, Genç B, Aköz T, Durand PD, East CA. Central Platform Surgery for Large and Deviated Noses -The Libra Flap: Low Septal Strip Dorsal Y Preservation. Aesthet Surg J. 2025 Nov 18:sjaf235. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjaf235. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41251291.
  • Valdivia C, Durand PD, Cakir B. Closed Preservation Rhinoplasty in the Mestizo Patient: Challenges and Techniques for Nasal Tip Support. Aesthet Surg J. 2025 Jan 29:sjaf017. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjaf017. Epub ahead of print.
  • Duraes EFR, Durand P, Morisada M, Scomacao I, Duraes LC, de Sousa JB, Abedi N, Djohan RS, Bernard S, Moreira A, Schwarz GS. A Novel Validated Breast Aesthetic Scale. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022;149(6):1297-1308.
  • Rohrich RJ, Durand PD.  Four-Step Spreader Flap: The Pull-Twist-Turn Technique. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021;147(3):608-612.
  • Aliotta RE, Scomacao I, Duraes EF, Kwiecien GJ, Durand PD, Fanning A, Moreira A. Pushing the Envelope: A Skin-Only Mastopexy in Single-Stage Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy with Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021;147(1):38-45.
  • Durand, PD. Discussion: Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: A User-Friendly, Practical Roadmap to the Planning and Execution of Every Rhinoplasty – A 5-Year Review. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021;147(5):763e-764e.
  • Rohrich RJ, Dayan E, Durand PD, Brito I, Gronet E. Warping Characteristics of Rib Allograft Cartilage. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020;146(1):37e-42e.
  • Rohrich RJ, Durand PD.   Mentors, Leaders, and Role Models: Same of Different? Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020;145(4):1099-1101.
  • Rohrich RJ, Durand PD, Dayan E. Changing Role of Septal Extension versus Columellar Grafts in Modern Rhinoplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020;145(5):927e-931e.
  • Rohrich RJ, Durand PD. Mentors, Leaders, and Role Models: Same or Different?. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020;145(4):1099-1101.
  • Rohrich RJ, Mohan R, Durand PD. Brachioplasty Refinements. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020;145(4):754e-756e.
  • Kurlander DE, Durand P, Couto RA, Lamaris GA, Kaza AG, Swanson M, Gatherwright J, Kaufman BR. The Muscle-Sparing Descending Branch Latissimus Dorsi Free Flap for Lower Extremity Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020;145(2):412e-20e
  • Rohrich RJ, Mohan R, Durand PD. Brachioplasty Refinements: Limited-Incision Brachioplasty (published online ahead of print, 2020 Jan 7). Plast Reconstr Surg.
  • Rohrich RJ, Durand PD, Dayan E. The Lift-and-Fill Facelift: Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Manipulation with Fat Compartment Augmentation. Clin Plast Surg. 2019;46(4):515-22.
  • Couto RA, Sinclair NR, Lamaris G, Durand P, Knackstedt R, Aliotta R, Gastman BR. Challenges in Microsurgical Reconstruction for Craniofacial Osteomyelitis With Resultant Osteonecrosis. J Craniofac Surg. 2019;30(7):1960-1965.
  • Manyam BV, Shah C, Woody NM, Reddy CA, Weller MA, Juloori A, Naik M, Valente S, Grobmyer S, Durand P, Djohan R. Long‐term complications and reconstruction failures in previously radiated breast cancer patients receiving salvage mastectomy with autologous reconstruction or tissue expander/implant‐based reconstruction. Breast J. Epub 2019 Jul 1.
  • Manyam BV, Shah C, Woody NM, Reddy CA, Weller MA, Juloori A, Naik M, Valente S, Grobmyer S, Durand P, Djohan R, Tendulkar RD. Long-Term Outcomes After Autologous or Tissue Expander/Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction and Postmastectomy Radiation for Breast Cancer. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2019;9(6):e497-e505.
  • Wall S Jr, Delvecchio D, Teitelbaum S, Villanueva NL, Dayan E, Durand P, Sanniec K, Rohrich RJ. Subcutaneous migration: A Dynamic Anatomical Study of Gluteal Fat Grafting. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019;143(5):1343-1351.
  • Couto RA, Lamaris GA, Knackstedt R, Alleyne B, Durand P, Rueda S, Gastman B. Determining the false-negative rate using fluorescence image-assisted sentinel lymph node biopsy in cutaneous melanoma. Ann Plast Surg. 2018;80(1):54-58.
  • Aliotta RE, Veerkamp P, Durand P, Piliang M, Isakov R. Traumatic facial myopericytoma: A differential to consider. J Craniofac Surg. 2017;28(4):e327-e329.
  • Durand PD, Couto RA, Isakov R, Yoo D, Azzizzadeh B, Guyuron B, Zins J. Botulinum toxin and muscle atrophy: A wanted or unwanted effect. Aesthet Surg J. 2016;36(4):482-487.
  • Durand PD, Couto RA, Isakov R, Gurunluoglu R, Bernard S. Adipofascial flap in the recipient incision site for coverage of vascular pedicle in free tissue transfer. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016;137(3):1039-104
  • Couto RA, Lamaris GA, Baker T, Tadisina K, Hashem A, Durand PD, Rueda S, Orra S, Zins JE. Age
  •  as a risk factor in abdominoplasty.  Aesthet Surg J. 2017;37(5):550-556.
  • Durand PD, Hogan S, Lamaris GA, Totonchi A. Distant migration after clandestine silicone injections: How far is too far? Dermatol Surg. 2017;43(7):938-987.
  • Lamaris GA, Knackstedt R, Couto RA, Abedi N, Durand P, Gastman B. The anterolateral thigh flap as the flap of choice for scalp reconstruction. J Craniofac Surg. 2017;28(2):472-476.
  • Duraes EF, Durand P, Duraes LC, Orra S, Moreira-Gonzalez A, Sousa JB, Djohan RS, Zins J, Bernard S, Schwarz GS. Comparison of preoperative quality of life in breast reconstruction, breast aesthetic and non-breast plastic surgery patients: A cross-sectional study. J Plast Reconst Aesthet Surg. 2016;69(11):1478-1485.
  • Lamaris GA, Carlisle M, Durand PD, Couto RA, Hendrickson MF. Maximizing the reach of the pedicled gastrocnemius muscle flap: A comparison of two surgical approaches. Ann Plas Surg. 2017;78(3):342-346.
  • Lamaris G, Durand P, Couto RA, Kwiecien G, Hendrickson M. Persistent Central Carpal Row Ossicle in a Sporadic Case of Holt-Oram Syndrome. J Hand Surg Am. 2016 – Accepted for publication.
  • Duraes EF, Schwarz G, Durand P, Moreira-Gonzalez A, Duraes LC, de Sousa JB, Djohan RS, Zins J, Bernard SL. Complications following abdominal-based free flap breast reconstruction: Is a 30 days complication rate representative? Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2015;39(5):694-699.
  • Duraes EF, Durand P, Morisada M, Baker T, Rueda S, Djohan R, Moreira A, Bernard S, Sousa JB, Schwarz G. Aesthetics and patient-reported outcomes following microsurgical breast reconstruction after nipple sparing mastectomy. J Am Coll Surg. 2015;221(4):e49.
  • Ardila-Gatas J, Durand P, Patil DT, Gorgun E. Unusual presentation of endometrioid adenocarcinoma arising in colonic endometriosis: A case report. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2015;31(3):733-734.
  • Woody NM, Durand, P, Naik M, Elegbede A, Duraes E, Suzanne CB, Dietz J, Djohan R, Tendulkar RD. Impact of breast radiotherapy on late toxicities and reoperation following mastectomy with tissue expander based reconstruction. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2014;90(1):s46.
  • Molavi S, Huettner F, Durand P, Djohan R. A rare finding of symptomatic bilateral lower extremity hernia. Orthopedic Muscul Syst. 2014;3(2):154-156.
  • Zeidman M, Durand P, Kundu N, Doumit G. Fat embolism after liposuction in Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome. J Craniofac Surg. 2013;24(4):1319-1321.
  • Durand P, Malone A, Courtney D. A benign psoas teratoma of the non-pelvic retroperitoneal space: A case report. Clin Anat. 2013;26(5):638-640.
  • Rohrich RJ, Ahmad J, Durand PD. “Chapter 14: The Role of Spreader Flaps, Spreader Grafts, and Tension Spanning Sutures”. In: Rohrich RJ, ed. Dallas Rhinoplasty Nasal Surgery by the Masters. 2024, 4th ed. Thieme, New York, NY.
  • Rohrich RJ, Durand PD. “Chapter 28: Finesse in Alar Contour Grafts: 4 Subtypes”. In: Rohrich RJ, ed. Dallas Rhinoplasty Nasal Surgery by the Masters. 2024, 4th ed. Thieme, New York, NY.
  • Ahmad J, Rohrich RJ, Durand PD. “Chapter 31: Aesthetics and Surgical Refinement of the Nasal Base”. In: Rohrich RJ, ed. Dallas Rhinoplasty Nasal Surgery by the Masters. 2024, 4th ed. Thieme, New York, NY.
  • Rohrich RJ, Savetsky IL, Durand, PD. “Graduated Approach to Tip Projection” In: Rohrich RJ, ed. Masters of Cosmetic Surgery the Video Atlas. 2021, 1st ed. Thieme, New York, NY.
  • Rohrich RJ, Durand, PD. “Ancillary Maneuvers in Rhinoplasty: Spreader Flaps” In: Rohrich RJ, ed. Masters of Cosmetic Surgery the Video Atlas. 2021, 1st ed. Thieme, New York, NY.
  • Rohrich RJ, Durand, PD. “Brachioplasty” In: Rohrich RJ, ed. Masters of Cosmetic Surgery the Video Atlas. 2021, 1st ed. Thieme, New York, NY.
  • Rohrich RJ, Durand PD, Dayan E.  “Facelift” In: Zins JE, ed. Clinics in Plastic Surgery 46.4 ed. Elsevier, Inc. Philadelphia, PA.
  • Durand PD, Surek CC, Zins JZ. “Chapter 59: Facial Skeletal Augmentation With Implants And Osseous Genioplasty.” In: Chung, K, eds. Grabb & Smith’s Plastic Surgery. 8th ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins/Wolters Kluwer. Philadelphia, PA.
  • Durand P, Murthy A. “Unilateral Cleft Lip”. In: Greene A, Labow B, Rogers G, Taghinia A, eds. Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 3rd ed. Thieme. New York, NY.

Volunteer Work & Mission Trips

Dr. Durand is also passionately involved in international medical outreach. He was first exposed to medical mission work as a young medical student and credits this experience to why he decided to become a plastic surgeon. Since then, he has participated in multiple surgical missions across Latin America, performing cleft lip and palate surgeries for underserved populations.

In The Media

Dr. Durand is frequently featured in the press for both his surgical expertise and his commitment to patient safety and education. He is often sought out by media outlets to discuss advances in aesthetic surgery, best practices, and the importance of informed decision-making for patients. Through these appearances, Dr. Durand is dedicated to helping patients better understand their options, prioritize safety, and feel confident and empowered throughout their surgical journey.

Face Transplant

During his time at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Durand was a member of the surgical team that performed that was responsible for performing the first face transplant in the United States. The second face transplant that Dr. Durand was involved with received significant international media attention, as it was performed in the youngest facial transplant patient in the world at the time. Dr. Durand’s role in this groundbreaking case was featured by major media outlets including CNN, Univision, and other national and international news organizations.

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