Faceology
Meet Dr. Raymond Lee
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Meet Dr. Raymond Lee
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Raymond Lee is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, recognized by both the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. With twenty years of experience and 5,000 facial aesthetic surgeries performed, Dr. Lee is known for his meticulous skill, natural-looking results, and deeply personalized approach to facial rejuvenation.
Inspired by his father, an OB/GYN, Dr. Lee discovered his passion for medicine early in life. He earned his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and completed medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. He then completed a General Surgery internship and an Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he received the prestigious Chandler Society Research Scientific Award. He went on to complete an elite fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Lee’s work is guided by a simple philosophy: enhance each patient’s natural beauty while preserving the unique features that make them who they are. He’s a published author, national presenter, and has been repeatedly voted Best Cosmetic Surgeon in Orange County—a testament to both his expertise and patient care.
Voted Best in Orange County 6 Years!
Beyond his private practice, Dr. Lee is committed to global outreach. He volunteers his surgical expertise to children in need through missions in Cambodia and the Dominican Republic, performing reconstructive procedures for congenital and acquired facial deformities.
At home, Dr. Lee enjoys life in Orange County with his wife Shannon, a pharmacist, their son, and two rescue dogs. Whether he’s hiking, surfing, or enjoying time on the beach, his love for the outdoors mirrors the balance and harmony he brings to his surgical work.
WHY CHOOSE DR. LEE
Dr. Raymond Lee is an award winning double board certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in facial rejuvenation under local anesthesia. He has been practicing in Orange County for the past 20 years and has performed 5,000 facial rejuvenation procedures under minimal sedation. In his prior nationally based practice, his patient satisfaction scores ranked him consistently #1 in the nation. He is widely known for his special surgical and anesthesia techniques. Now at FaceologyMD, Dr. Lee wants you to “Experience Beauty in the most natural way.” Dr. Lee does not believe in the old traditional facelift. Over the course of his career he has mastered the art and science of facial rejuvenation with natural results, minimal sedation, and easy recovery. His signature “Faceology LIFT” is the embodiment of all these elements and is what he is widely sought out for. While at FaceologyMD® he has been voted the #1 Cosmetic Surgeon by The Orange County Register, Castle Connolly Top Doctor, and Orange County Physicians of Excellence all for multiple years.
Why choose Dr. Raymond Lee for your procedure?
- Voted Best Cosmetic Surgeon in Orange County by The OC REGISTER 2016-2019, 2023-2024.
- Voted Orange County Physicians of Excellence 2024, 2025 by the OC Medical Association.
- Awarded Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2018-2024
- One of a select few Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeons in Southern California
- Fellowship trained in Facial Plastic Surgery
- Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Has performed 5,000 face & neck lifts
- #1 patient satisfaction scores in the nation in his prior national plastic surgery company practice
- All surgeries performed in an accredited ambulatory surgery center
- Maintains hospital admitting and surgical privileges for facial plastic surgery (Hospitals only grant surgical privileges to surgeons best trained with proven qualifications and experience. These special privileges further validate your surgeon’s skills and safety record)
About
More About Dr. Raymond Lee
EDUCATION
Doctor of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING
Fellowship Physician, Beeson Aesthetic Surgery Institute
Indiana University, Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Department of Dermatology
Resident, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Intern, Department of Surgery
WORK EXPERIENCE
Founder / Medical Director
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Attending Facial Plastic Surgeon
Mentorship Physician
Physician Advisory Group Member
HONOR & AWARDS
Gamma Beta Academic Scholarship Recipient
Omicron Delta Epsilon International Economics Honor Society
Gamma Sigma Alpha National Greek Academic Honor Society
The Order of Omega Honorary Society
LICENSURES
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
RESEARCH
The University of Miami, Department of Otolaryngology. Miami, FL
Mentor: Brian Jewett, M.D.
The University of Miami, Department of Otolaryngology, Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Miami, FL
Mentors: Roy Casiano, M.D., Gregory Plano, Ph.D.
PUBLICATIONS
Lee R, Balkany T. “Giant Mastoid Osteoma with Post-operative High-Frequency Sensorineural Hearing Loss” Ear, Nose & Throat Journal. January 2008.
Lee R, Kaza S, Plano G, Casiano R. “The Role of Atypical Bacteria in Chronic Rhinosinusitis.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005;133:407-10.
Lee R, Kaza S, Plano G, Casiano R. “The Role of Atypical Bacteria in Chronic Rhinosinusitis.” (Abstract) Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2004;131.
Astor F, Villasuso E, Lee R, Lehman D. “Actinomycotic Thyroid Abscess.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg., 2003;129:461-2.
Lee R, Guzman J, Balkany T. “Giant Mastoid Osteoma with Post-operative High-Frequency Sensorineural Hearing Loss” (Abstract) Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg., August, 2003;129.
Villasuso E, Lee R, Astor F. “Pathophysiology and Treatment of Pediatric Thyroid Abscess (Abstract).” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg., August, 2002;128.
NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Surgical Pearls in Level 1 Anesthesia. Lifestyle Lift Annual Clinical Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. June 28, 2013
Office-Based Expedited Rhytidectomy Under Local Anesthesia. Presented at the Annual Symposium on the Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery. Newport Beach, CA. August 9-12, 2007.
Lee R, Kaza S, Plano G, Casiano R. “The Role of Atypical Bacteria in Chronic Rhinosinusitis.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the AAO-HNS, New York, New York, September 19-22, 2004.
Lee R, Guzman J, Balkany T, “Giant Mastoid Osteoma with Post-operative High Frequency Sensorinueral Hearing Loss.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the AAO-HNS, Orlando, Florida, September 21-24, 2003.
Villasuso E, Lee R, Astor F. “Pathophysiology and Treatment of Pediatric Thyroid Abscess.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the AAO-HNS, San Diego, California, September 22-23, 2002.
REGIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Lee R, Younis R. “Use of Topical Mitomycin-C in Pediatric Laryngotracheal Stenosis.” Presented at the Florida Society of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, November 13, 2004.
Lee R, Younis R. “Topical Mitomycin-C: Adjuvant Therapy for Laryngotracheal Stenosis.” Presented at the Triological Society Southern/Middle Section Meeting. Marco Island, Florida, January 8-11, 2004.
LOCAL PRESENTATIONS
FACELIFTING: A review and my technique under local anesthesia and minimal sedation. Grand Rounds Presentation at the UC Irvine Medical Center, Dept of Otolaryngology. Orange, CA. June 29, 2016.
Rhytidectomy: A review and my approach under local anesthesia. Presented at: Facial Plastic Surgery Conference, Department of Otolaryngology, UC Irvine Medical Center. Orange, CA. February 8, 2013.
Facial Plastic Surgery – State of the Art. Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN). Clarian North Medical Center. Carmel, IN. April 11, 2006.
Management of the Nasal Tip. Indiana University. Department of Otolaryngology. Indianapolis, IN. March 22, 2006.
Advance Suturing Techniques and Soft Tissue Workshop. Coalition for Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana. Beeson Aesthetic Surgery Institute. Carmel, IN, November 19, 2005.
Head and Neck Anatomy Dissection. Purdue University North Central. Westville, IN. November 18, 2005.
Local Anesthetics and Regional Blocks of the Head & Neck. Indiana University. Department of Dermatology. Indianapolis. IN, November 8, 2005.
Laser Symposium. “Lasers: General Principles and Physics.” “Lasers in Cosmetic Surgery.” Indiana University. Department of Dermatology. Carmel, IN. October 29, 2005.
Surgical Instruments and Suture Materials. Indiana University. Department of Dermatology. Indianapolis, IN, September 13, 2005.
Facial Plastics Day, Annual Anatomy of the Head, Neck and Temporal Bone. Indianapolis University School of Medicine. Indianapolis, IN, July 11, 2005.
Teaching and Performing Nasal Analysis Using Morphing Software. Presented at the Chandler Society Research Scientific Forum. Duck Key, Florida June 3, 2005.
Topical Mitomycin-C: Applications in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Grand Rounds. The University of Miami. Department of Otolaryngology. Miami, Florida, March 24, 2005.
Zenker’s Diverticulum. Grand Rounds. The University of Miami. Department of Otolaryngology. Miami, Florida, July 15, 2004.
The Role of Atypical Bacteria in Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Presented at the Chandler Society Research Scientific Forum. Miami, Florida, June, 2003.
External Laryngeal Trauma. Grand Rounds. The University of Miami, Department of Otolaryngology. Miami, Florida, May 29, 2003.
Injectable Materials for Facial Rejuvenation. Grand Rounds. The University of Miami, Department of Otolaryngology. Miami, Florida, February 6, 2003.
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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. Grand Rounds. The University of Miami, Department of Otolaryngology. Miami, Florida, October 17, 2002.
Case Report of a Child with Actinomycosis Thyroiditis. Presented at the Chandler Society Research Scientific Forum. Miami, Florida, June, 2002.
Necrotizing External Otitis. Grand Rounds. The University of Miami, Department of Otolaryngology. Miami, Florida, March 6, 2002.
Spasmodic Dysphonia. Grand Rounds. The University of Miami, Department of Otolaryngology. Miami, Florida, January 24, 2002.
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Meet the Team
Vanessa Bittner
Practice Director
As the engine behind Faceology MD, Vanessa brings years of both administrative & clinical experience with a passion for leadership to her role as Practice Director. With a background as a Certified Surgical Technologist, she knows the ins and outs of the aesthetic world and leads with both heart and strategy...Read More
Tabitha Wilson
Patient Care Coordinator
With a background as a certified makeup artist and a true passion for beauty, Tabitha brings a warm, stylish, and caring touch to every patient experience at Faceology MD. She’s the one helping you feel comfortable, confident, and a little bit glam from the moment you walk through the door...Read More
Michelle Kummer
Front Office Coordinator
With a love for aesthetics and a background as a former pastry chef, Michelle brings a mix of warmth, wit, and attention to detail to her role at Faceology MD. As a lifelong fan of beauty treatments herself, she’s passionate about creating a welcoming and positive first impression for every patient who walks through the door...Read More
Cathy Castaneda
Lead Medical Assistant
Cathy is the heart of the clinical team at Faceology MD. As Lead Medical Assistant, she supports patients every step of the way—from pre-op prep to post-op recovery—with calm confidence and a whole lot of compassion. Her favorite moments are seeing patients' emotional reactions after surgery, especially those happy tears...Read More
Kaitlyn Liddon
Medical Assistant
Kaitlin blends her love for science and aesthetics into every patient interaction at Faceology MD. With a passion for helping people feel confident and cared for, she brings both clinical expertise and positive energy to the practice...Read More
Ashley Canicosa
Medical Assistant
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