Kavitha Ranganathan: Reimagining the Brow Lift - From Aesthetic Refinement to Craniofacial Reconstruction

In this advanced surgical lecture, Kavitha Ranganathan, MD, explores the brow lift as a reconstructive tool, not merely a cosmetic procedure. Drawing on her academic work and clinical experience in craniofacial reconstruction, the session reframes brow elevation within the context of trauma, tumor resection, facial nerve injury, and secondary deformity correction.

The lecture integrates anatomical considerations, surgical approaches, and outcome-driven decision-making to help surgeons select the appropriate technique and timing for brow elevation. Emphasis is placed on restoring symmetry, function, and durable results while minimizing morbidity. Participants will gain insight into how reconstructive priorities shape technique choice and patient selection in both primary and secondary craniofacial cases.

SPEAKER

Kavitha Ranganathan, MD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in craniofacial reconstruction and complex facial surgery. She serves as Director of Craniofacial Reconstruction and is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Ranganathan’s academic and clinical work focuses on the restoration of facial form and function following trauma, oncologic resection, and congenital or acquired craniofacial deformities. Her scholarly contributions emphasize anatomy-driven reconstruction, thoughtful surgical timing, and durable outcomes in facial and craniofacial surgery.

As an educator and invited speaker, she is recognized for translating reconstructive principles into practical surgical strategies, highlighting how procedures traditionally viewed as aesthetic—such as the brow lift—play a critical role in comprehensive craniofacial reconstruction.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Describe brow anatomy and its relevance to reconstructive and craniofacial surgery.

2. Differentiate aesthetic versus reconstructive indications for brow lift procedures.

3. Select appropriate brow lift techniques based on etiology, anatomy, and timing.

4. Apply reconstructive principles to optimize functional and aesthetic outcomes in complex facial cases.

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

• Craniofacial Surgeons

• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

• Facial Plastic Surgeons

• Residents and Fellows in Plastic Surgery, OMFS, and Craniofacial Surgery

  
  

FREE ONLINE LIVE EVENT

San Francisco: Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Mexico City: Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm

New York: Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Rio de Janeiro: Monday, May 4, 2026 at 8:00 pm

London: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 12:00 midnight

Berlin: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00 am

Johannesburg: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00 am

Cairo: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00 am

Dubai: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:00 am

Delhi: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:30 am

Manila: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00 am

Sydney: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:00 am

LANGUAGE: The event language is English.

CE ACCREDITATION : surgeON is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeON designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.

This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

DECLARATION

In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.