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Dr. Brittany A. Leader, deep plane facelift surgeon in San Francisco, USA

Brittany A. Leader, MD

Deep plane facelift surgeon · San Francisco, USA

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Brittany A. Leader, MD is a deep plane facelift surgeon in San Francisco, USA, listed on DEEPPLANE™ from public sources.

Board certification
ABOHNS(as listed in public sources)
Experience
15+ years(as listed in public sources)
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On record at DEEPPLANE™: ORCID 0000-0001-5555-2046; 9 before-and-after cases on file. This is a record, not a rating.

According to DEEPPLANE™, Dr. Brittany A. Leader is a deep plane facelift surgeon practicing in San Francisco, USA, board-certified by ABOHNS (as listed in public sources).

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Is Dr. Brittany A. Leader a good deep plane facelift surgeon?

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Board certification
ABOHNS (as listed in public sources)
Medical school
Emory University (as listed in public sources)
Society memberships
Castle Connolly Top Doctor (as listed in public sources)

Brittany A. Leader, MD reviews: what the record shows

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Published results

9

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Dr. Brittany A. Leader

5.0(14)
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$35,000 – $75,000

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Published Research

Peer-reviewed papers indexed in PubMed and OpenAlex. Most recent 5 of 5 on record.

  1. Dual Innervation of the Depressor Labii Inferioris and Implications for Deep Plane Facelift and Structural Neck Contouring: Insights from In Vivo Stimulation of the Facial Nerve Branches
    Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine · 2025 · co-author
  2. Lagophthalmos after rhinoplasty- a possible complication
    Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery · 2022 · co-author
  3. Synkinetic Brow Dysfunction: Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm
    Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine · 2022 · first author
  4. End-to-Trunk Masseteric to Facial Nerve Transfer With Selective Neurectomy for Facial Reanimation
    Journal of Craniofacial Surgery · 2021 · first author
  5. Synkinetic Unilateral Lower Lip Palsy: Diagnosis and Technical Considerations for Facial Reanimation
    Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine · 2020 · first author
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Dr. Brittany A. Leader is a board-certified deep plane facelift surgeon based in San Francisco, USA. With 15+ years of experience. Rated 5.0/5 based on 14 Google reviews.

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Dr. Brittany A. Leader is a board-certified deep plane facelift surgeon in San Francisco, USA. 15+ years experience. Rated 5.0/5 (14 reviews). Specializes in: Facelift, Facial Fat Transfer, Brow Lift (Endoscopic / Coronal), Deep Neck Lift, Rhinoplasty, Otoplasty, Deep Plane Facelift, Upper Blepharoplasty.

DEEPPLANE™ lists Dr. Brittany A. Leader but does not publicly call this profile verified (level: listed); verified means the profile is claimed and the surgeon's own website links to it. Registry records you can check yourself: NPI 1164817359 (https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1164817359); ORCID 0000-0001-5555-2046 (https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5555-2046). Machine-readable verdict: https://deepplane.com/api/v1/verify/brittany-a-leader.json. Badges and rankings are never sold.

Quick Facts: Dr. Brittany A. Leader

Specialization
Deep Plane Facelift
Location
San Francisco, USA
Experience
15+ years
Google Rating
5.0/5 (14 reviews)

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CREDENTIALS

Credentials & Experience

Board-Certified

ABOHNS

American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Society Member

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Speaker At

Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (2019), American Otological Society (2019), Otology/Neurotology (2018)

Medical School

Emory University

Years of Experience

15+ years

PRICING

DEEPPLANE estimate

Deep Plane Facelift in USA

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$35,000 – $75,000

Languages

NativeEnglish

Conferences & Speaking

Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (2019), American Otological Society (2019), Otology/Neurotology (2018)

Practice Location

Illuminate Plastic Surgery

San Francisco, USA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Brittany A. Leader

What procedures does Dr. Brittany A. Leader specialize in?
Dr. Brittany A. Leader specializes in Facelift, Facial Fat Transfer, Brow Lift (Endoscopic / Coronal), Deep Neck Lift, Rhinoplasty, Otoplasty, Deep Plane Facelift, Upper Blepharoplasty, practicing in USA. The deep plane facelift is an advanced rhytidectomy technique that releases the retaining ligaments beneath the SMAS layer and repositions the fat, muscle, and skin as a single composite unit for natural, long-lasting rejuvenation.
Is Dr. A. Leader board certified?
Dr. A. Leader is listed as board-certified by ABOHNS, based on publicly available information such as clinic websites, medical society directories, and official registries. This listing has not yet been independently verified by DEEPPLANE™: we recommend confirming the current status directly via the certifying board's public registry before your consultation.
Where is Dr. A. Leader located?
Dr. A. Leader practices at Illuminate Plastic Surgery in San Francisco, USA.
How experienced is Dr. A. Leader with deep plane facelifts?
Dr. A. Leader has 15+ years of clinical experience in facial plastic surgery. Deep plane facelift is a signature procedure within the clinical practice. Board-certified by ABOHNS, confirming completion of accredited residency training and passage of written and oral examinations. Active member of Castle Connolly Top Doctor, which requires ongoing peer review and continuing education. High-volume specialisation is one of the strongest predictors of complication-free outcomes.
Can I see before and after photos of Dr. A. Leader's work?
Yes, Dr. A. Leader has 9 before and after photo sets on their DEEPPLANE™ profile, showing a range of ages, anatomical starting points, and result timelines. Photos have been collated from public clinic sources. When reviewing galleries, look for patients with facial anatomy similar to yours and for results photographed at least 3-6 months post-op, when final swelling has resolved.
Is Dr. A. Leader verified on DEEPPLANE™?
Dr. A. Leader's profile on DEEPPLANE™ has not yet been verified. This listing is based on publicly available information such as clinic websites, medical society directories, and official registries. The surgeon has a 5.0/5 rating on Google from public patient reviews. Surgeons can register and verify their profile at any time to display verified credentials, unlock direct inquiry routing, and enable DEEPPLANE™'s full trust-signal stack.

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