Dr. Ben Talei, MD

Dr. Ben Talei is a dual board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon renowned for pioneering techniques including the AuraLyft (modified extended deep plane facelift) and the Cupid Lift (deep plane upper lip lift). He is among a unique group of surgeons who completed two separate fellowships in facial plastic surgery, training with Dr. Andrew Jacono at the New York Center for Facial Plastic Surgery while serving as voluntary staff at Albert Einstein School of Medicine, then with Dr. Milton Waner at the Vascular Birthmark Institute treating rare congenital anomalies. Dr. Talei is an International Professor for facial plastic surgery at Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon in Mexico, with surgeons worldwide visiting to learn his techniques. He performs more upper lip lifts than any surgeon globally. Dr. Talei is deeply involved in humanitarian work, having raised more funds for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence than any surgeon in their history. The Beverly Hills Mayor honored him with the “Step Up and Make a Difference” Certificate of Commendation.