Dr. Neil Vranis

A Decade of Training

Dr. Neil Vranis graduated with honors from Johns Hopkins University. He received a scholarship to attend the University of Maryland, where he completed four years of medical school.  During his time there, he performed research at the renowned R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, which specializes in caring for patients with significant facial injuries and mangled extremities.  Working at this high-volume trauma center sparked his interest and passion for plastic and reconstructive surgery.  Subsequently, he completed his residency training at the New York University Langone Health – Hansjorg Wyss Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, considered one of the premier plastic surgery residency programs in the country. Training under the leadership of Chairman Dr. Eduardo Rodriquez, world-renowned plastic surgeon who successfully performed the first full-face transplant, Dr. Vranis had the opportunity to learn all aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.  To further deepen his knowledge and refine his surgical skills in complex and revision cosmetic procedures, Dr. Vranis was selected to finalize his training at the prestigious Marina-Rox-Ghavami Aesthetics fellowship specializing in complex aesthetic procedures (rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, deep plane facelifts & complex revision breast surgery).

Surgical Philosophy

Dr. Vranis applies precise attention to detail and an artistic eye to work alongside each patient in order to achieve their plastic surgery goals. He strongly believes empathy and patience are at the forefront of establishing a long-lasting patient-surgeon relationship. From the initial consultation to your surgery day and throughout the recovery period, you can expect a pleasant, comfortable, and boutique treatment tailored to your specific needs. Dr. Vranis strives to truly understand every patient’s objective and underlying motivation. With clear communication and excellent surgical training, Dr. Vranis is prepared to apply cutting-edge techniques to improve both form & function for all of his patients.

Achieving New Highs

Dr. Vranis has quickly developed a reputation for achieving natural results and exceeding patient expectations in the Beverly Hills area.  Frequently taking on challenging revision cases from other surgeons to “fix” facelifts, noses, breasts, and liposuction areas.  Additionally, he has performed complex surgeries after burn accidents, dog-bite injuries, and other traumas.  Dr. Vranis serves on the physician advisory board of the Face Forward International organization that offers pro-bono plastic surgery to victims of domestic abuse.  He has been invited to teach cadaver courses to colleagues, lecture at domestic and international meetings, and authored numerous peer-reviewed papers and textbook chapters.  He is one of the co-editors of the Clinics in Plastic Surgery volume that focused on Gluteal Augmentation, highlighting his expertise in these procedures.  Lastly, Dr. Vranis has developed a special interest in regenerative therapeutics and particularly how these modalities synergize with surgery and laser treatments to enhance a patient’s results. He has presented at numerous meetings/conferences on this topic to fellow surgeons from around the country. 

An Elite Perfectionist

Before entering the world of plastic surgery, or even becoming a doctor, Dr. Vranis was a professional soccer player. From a young age, he strove for perfection and excellence in every aspect of his life. By the end of high school, he had won several national youth soccer championships with his club team and with the state Olympic development team. At the age of seventeen, he signed a professional contract and played for Crystal Palace USA for two years while simultaneously attending Johns Hopkins University. His commitment to succeed as an elite student-athlete reinforced the importance of discipline, patience, and work ethic. Dr. Vranis continues to persevere in the operating room; he approaches each patient and operation with the same level of meticulousness to achieve excellent results.