COSTAS PAPAGEORGIOU MD FACS
Profile
Costas Papageorgiou MD FACS, is an American trained Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon who brings his skills and expertise from the University of California Los Angeles to London. Dr Papageorgiou specializes in minimally invasive procedures and aesthetic rejuvenating treatments involving the face. He is one of a select group of Oculofacial Plastic Surgeons who holds memberships and qualifications with American, European and British Surgical Societies.
During his training at UCLA, and under the mentorship of leading figures in the field, he advanced in minimally invasive techniques. His skills were further consolidated by his experience in prominent private practices in Beverly Hills, where he familiarized with the latest trends in the aesthetic industry.
Dr Papageorgiou has a solid academic profile with numerous scientific publications and international presentations and has won prestigious awards for his research enterprises, including the International Award by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) and the Jules Stein Eye Institute (UCLA) Excellence in Research Award.
His commitment to enhanced, yet natural looking results, is driven by his specialized approach to minimally invasive techniques and understanding of the latest insights into facial aging.
Memberships
American College of Surgeons
Board of Medicine of the State of New York
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
Royal Society of Medicine
University of Michigan Alumni
University of California-Los Angeles Alumni
AWARDS
Jules Stein Eye Institute Excellence in Research Award
2011, University California Los Angeles, USA
Harold Stein Best Scientific Paper Runner up Award
2011, Education and Research Foundation (JCAHPO), USA
ASOPRS Foundation International Fellowship Award
2010, American Society Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, USA
AAO Best of Show Video Award
2010, American Academy of Ophthalmology, USA
Honors ‘Suma (110/110) cum laude,
2000, “Gabrielle D’ Annunzio” Medical University, Italy
ACADEMICS
Selected Publications
Aesthetic considerations in upper eyelid retraction surgery. Papageorgiou KI, Ang M, Chang SH, Kohn J, Martinez S, Goldberg RA. Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Journal, 2012 Nov;28(6):419-23
High-resolution ultrasound as an effective and practical tool to analyze eyebrow profile expansion in thyroid-associated periorbitopathy. Chang SH, Papageorgiou KI, Ang M, King AJ, Goldberg RA. Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Journal, 2013 Sep;29(5):382-5
Refining the goals of oculofacial rejuvenation with dynamic ultrasonography. Papageorgiou KI, Ang M, Chang S-H, Isaacs D, Ang M, Goldberg RA Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2012 Feb 1;32(2):207-19
Thyroid Associated Periorbitopathy (TAP): Eyebrow Fat and Soft Tissue Expansion in Patients with Thyroid Associated Orbitopathy. Papageorgiou KI, Hwang, CJ, Chang, S-H, Jarullazada I, Mancini R, Douglas RS, Goldberg RA. Archives Ophthalmology, 2012 Mar;130(3):319-28
3D construct of the aging eyebrow: the illusion of volume loss. Papageorgiou KI, Mancini R, Chang, S-H, Jarullazada I, Hwang, CJ, Douglas RS, Goldberg RA. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2012 Jan 1;32(1):46-57.
Increased expression of TSH receptor by fibrocytes in thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy leads to chemokine production. Gillespie EF, Papageorgiou KI, Fernando R, Raychaudhuri N, Cockerham KP, Zhao S, Smith TJ, Douglas RS. Journal Clinical Endocrinology Metabolism, 2012 May;97(5):E740-6
Interleukin-6 (IL-6) production in CD40-engaged fibrocytes in thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy: Involvement of Akt and NF-κB. Gillespie EF, Raychaudhuri N, Papageorgiou KI, Atkins SJ, Lu Y, Smith TJ, Douglas RS. Investigative Ophthalmology Visual Sciences Journal, 2012 Nov 21;53(12):7746-53
Histopathology of Brow fat in Thyroid Associated Orbitopathy. Hwang CJ, Khadavi NM, Papageorgiou KI, Said J, Chong K, Lee BS, Smith TJ, Goldberg RG. Douglas RS. Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Journal, 2012 Jan;28(1):27-9
Predicting local control of choroidal melanomas following 106Ru plaque brachytherapy. Papageorgiou KI, Cohen VML, Bunce C, et al. British Journal Ophthalmology, 2011 Feb;95(2):166-70
Opto-chiasmal avulsion secondary to minor occipital trauma. Papageorgiou KI, Mathew RG, Ghazi-Nouri SMS, Sinha AJ. Orbit, 2007 Jan-Mar; 26(1) :71-4
Use of a glove as self-retaining retractor in hand surgery. Oudit D, Papagorgiou KI, Ellabban M, Juma A. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Journal, 2004: Oct; 114(5): 1346-8
Pyoderma gangrenosum in ulcerative colitis:considerations for an early diagnosis. Papageorgiou KI, Mathew RG, Kaniorou-Larai MG, Yiakoumetis A. British Medical Journal, 2005 Dec 3;331(7528):1323
International Lectures
Regional Approaches to Periorbital Rejuvenation with Volumizing Agents
UCLA Juke Stein Aesthetic Course in Periorbital Rejuvenation
2016, Athens, Greece
Contemporary Concepts in Upper Eyelid Rejuvenation
European Society Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
2016, 35th Annual Meeting, Athens, Greece
Silhouette Soft Thread Lift
Aesthetic Facial Rejuvenation Course
2015, Jules Stein Eye Institute Cadaver Lab, Los Angeles, USA
Intense Microfocused Ultrasound in Facial Rejuvenation
American Society Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
2012, 43rd Fall Scientific Meeting, Chicago, USA
Periorbital Filler Injections and the Risk of Visual Loss
American Society Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
2012, 43rd Fall Scientific Meeting Chicago, USA
Dynamic Ultrasound in Oculoplastic Surgery
American Society Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
2011, 42nd Fall Scientific Meeting, Orlando , USA
Refining Cosmetic Outcomes of Eyelid Retraction Surgery in TAO
American Society Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
2011, 42nd Fall Scientific Meeting, Orlando , USA
Refining the goals of facial rejuvenation with dynamic ultrasonography
European Society Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
2011, EOSPRS meeting, Cernobbio, Italy
The role of dynamic ultrasonography in oculoplastic surgery
University of California Los Angeles
2011, Jules Stein Eye Institute, Los Angeles, USA
Flow cytometric quantification of fibrocytes in TAO: CD40 mediating regulation
American Society Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
2010, 41st Fall Scientific Meeting, Chicago, USA
Increased generation of TSHR+ and CD40+ circulating fibrocytes in patients with
TAO: ascertaining mechanisms of site-specific immunoreactivity
European Society Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
2010, EOSPRS meeting, Munich, Germany
Courses Instructor
Aesthetic Facial Rejuvenation Course
2015, Jules Stein Eye Institute Cadaver Lab, Los Angeles, USA
Face Eyes Nose Conference
2015, Coventry & Warwick Hospitals, UK
Advanced Orbital Decompression Course
2012, UCLA Faculty Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, Chicago, USA
Aesthetic Facial Rejuvenation Course
2011, Jules Stein Eye Institute Cadaver Lab, Los Angeles, USA
Suturing Techniques Course
2011, Jules Stein Eye Institute Resident Course, Los Angeles, USA
ENT Faculty Cadaver Course
2011, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA
Lacrimal anatomy and lacrimal probing techniques
2011, Jules Stein Eye Institute Resident Course, Los Angeles, USA
Advanced Orbital Decompression Course
2010, AAO, Chicago, USA
Orbital and Facial Anatomy Cadaver Lab Course
2009, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA