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Michael Godin, deep plane facelift surgeon in Richmond, USA

Dr. Michael Godin

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Dr. Michael Godin is a board-certified deep plane facelift surgeon based in Richmond, USA. With 33+ years of experience.

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Dr. Michael Godin is a highly acclaimed, double board-certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. He earned his undergraduate degrees from Rice University and graduated with honors from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed a surgical internship and a four-year residency in Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Diego, followed by a year of advanced fellowship training in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, face, ears, and neck at Tulane University. Dr. Godin has over 20 years of experience and serves as a Clinical Professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and a Fellowship Director at the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Godin is renowned for his expertise in deep plane facelift procedures, brow lifts, upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty, and his patented Micro-Mini Lift®. He is recognized for delivering subtle, natural-looking results and is a nationally recognized expert on non-surgical rejuvenation. Dr. Godin has been appointed as a Fellowship Director in Facial Plastic Surgery by the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and has been voted Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon for Women in Richmond Magazine's poll in 2001 and 2009. He also served as the Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery since 1993.

Dr. Michael Godin is a highly acclaimed, double board-certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. He earned his undergraduate degrees from Rice University and graduated with honors from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed a surgical internship and a four-year residency in Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Diego, followed by a year of advanced fellowship training in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, face, ears, and neck at Tulane

Quick Facts: Dr. Michael Godin

Specialization
Deep Plane Facelift
Location
Richmond, USA
Experience
33+ years

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Michael Godin

Dr. Michael Godin specializes in deep plane facelift surgery, neck lift, and facial rejuvenation, 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. Dr. Michael Godin is a highly acclaimed, double board-certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. He earned his undergraduate degrees from Rice University and graduated with honors from Tulane University School of Medicine.

Dr. Michael Godin is listed as board-certified by ABFPRS, 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.com — we recommend confirming the current status directly via the certifying board's public registry before your consultation.

This profile has not yet been claimed by Dr. Michael Godin, so direct contact through DeepPlane.com is not currently available. You may visit the official clinic website at https://www.drgodin.com/ to request a consultation directly. You can also search public directories, medical society listings, or the hospital's contact page to reach the clinic. Once the surgeon claims their profile, inquiries can be routed through our platform.

Patient reviews for Dr. Michael Godin are available on their DeepPlane.com profile, alongside any public Google reviews linked to the clinic. Patients who have undergone a deep plane facelift can share their experience through our structured review system, which collects separate ratings for surgical outcome, communication, recovery support, and overall value to help future patients make informed decisions.

Dr. Michael Godin practices in Richmond, USA. The clinic welcomes both local and international patients travelling for deep plane facelift surgery. Visit the official clinic website for the full street address, parking details, and directions from the nearest international airport. International patients can arrange a virtual consultation before traveling to review candidacy, treatment plan, and pricing.

Recovery from a deep plane facelift typically involves 2-3 weeks of initial healing, with most visible bruising resolving within 7-10 days and sutures removed at days 7-10. International patients can generally travel home after 10-14 days once swelling has stabilised and wound checks are complete. Most patients return to desk work at 2-3 weeks and to exercise at 4-6 weeks. Final results become visible after 3-6 months as deep tissue swelling fully resolves. Dr. Michael Godin provides a personalised recovery timeline during consultation.

Deep plane facelift results typically last 10-15 years, significantly longer than traditional SMAS or mini-facelift procedures, which tend to last 5-8 years. The deep plane technique repositions deeper facial tissues — including the SMAS-platysma composite and the released retaining ligaments — rather than simply tightening skin, which produces more natural, longer-lasting rejuvenation. Longevity also depends on individual ageing biology, sun exposure, smoking status, and skincare. Dr. Michael Godin can discuss expected outcomes for your anatomy during consultation.

Dr. Michael Godin has 33+ years of clinical experience in facial plastic surgery. Deep plane facelift is a signature procedure within the clinical practice. Board-certified by ABFPRS, confirming completion of accredited residency training and passage of written and oral examinations. High-volume specialisation is one of the strongest predictors of complication-free outcomes.

Dr. Michael Godin's profile on DeepPlane.com has not yet been verified. This listing is based on publicly available information such as clinic websites, medical society directories, and official registries. Surgeons can claim and verify their profile at any time to display verified credentials, unlock direct inquiry routing, and enable DeepPlane.com's full trust-signal stack.
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