Name:
Holger G. Gassner, M.D.Present academic rank:
Staff consultantDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of Regensburg, GermanyMedical school:
"Friedrich-Alexander-Universität" Erlangen - Nuremberg, GermanyResearch:
Research Fellow, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester MNResidency:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, "Friedrich-Alexander-Universität" Erlangen - Nuremberg, Germany (1yr.)Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester MN (1yr.)Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester MN (4 yrs.)Subspecialty training:
AAFPRS Fellowship, University of Washington (Seattle)Directors: Wayne F. Larrabee, jr.,M.D., Craig S. Murakami, M.D. and Kris S. Moe, M.D.American board of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery (ABFPRS) examGerman subspecialty board exam "Plastic Surgery"Surgical spectrum:
Advanced techniques in facial plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery including:- Deep plane and sub-SMAS Face Lift- Endoscopic Midface Lift- Endoscopic Forehead Lift- Cosmetic Rhinoplasty- Otoplasty- Microtia reconstruction - Blepharoplasty- Lipostructure (Coleman technique)- Comprehensive reanimation techniques for facial paralysis- Cosmetic reconstruction of complex facial defects- Advanced approaches to the anterior skull base- Transorbital neuroendoscopic surgery- Microvascular free flap reconstruction of head and neck defects- Microsurgical resection of the parotid gland with facial nerve preservationAdvanced techniques in head and neck tumor surgery, endoscopic endonasal surgery, and otologic surgery. Honors and awards:
Dr. Gassner received multiple awards for his accomplishments in clinical research. He pioneered the use of Botulinum toxin to improve facial wound healing and to improve the appearance of facial scars. This method has been adopted in major medical centers world wide. Dr. Gassner was also awarded for his research on the surgical anatomy of face lift procedures. - Ben Schuster Award, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2000. - Runner up “The nasal knowledge bowl”, IX Congress, International Rhinologic Society, Washington D.C., September 20, 2000.- Mayo Clinic Stiftung Fellowship, 2003.- Mayo Clinic Stiftung Fellowship, 2004.- Mayo Clinic Stiftung Fellowship, 2005.- Ben Schuster Award, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2006.- Sir Howard Delf Gillies Award, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2007.Professional memberships and societies:
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS.org)American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (AAOHNS.org)Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie (HNO.org)European Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (EAFPS.org)Bibliography (selection):
Gassner HG, Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, Kern EB. CSF rhinorrhea: 95 consecutive surgical cases with long term follow up at the Mayo Clinic. American Journal of Rhinology 1999 Nov-Dec, 13 (6): 439-47.
Gassner HG, Sherris DA, Otley CC. Immobilization of facial wounds with botulinum toxin A improves cosmetic outcome... . Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2000 May;105(6):1948-53; discussion 1954-5.
Gassner HG, Sherris DA. Addition of anesthetic agent enhances the
predictability of botulinum toxin injections. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2000 Jul; 75(7): 701-4.
Gassner HG, Remington WJ, Sherris DA. Quantitative study of nasal tip support and the effect of reconstructive rhinoplasty.Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2001 Jul-Sep; 3(3): 178-84.
Sherris DA, Gassner HG. Botulinum toxin to minimize facial scarring.
Facial Plast Surg. 2002 Feb;18(1):35-9.
Facial Plast Surg. 2002 Feb;18(1):35-9.
Kienstra MA, Gassner HG, Sherris DA, Kern EB. A grading system for nasal dorsal deformities. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2003 Mar-Apr; 5(2): 138-43.
Constantinidis J, Steinhart H, Zenk J, Gassner H, Iro H. Combined surgical lipectomy and liposuction in the treatment of benign symmetrical lipomatosis of the head and neck. Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg. 2003;37(2):90-6.
Gassner HG, Sherris DA. Chemoimmobilization: Improving predictability in the treatment of facial scars. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2003 Oct; 112(5): 1464-6.
Gassner HG, Sabri AN, Olsen KD. Malignant neoplasms of the oropharynx. In: Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Cummings (Ed.), St. Louis: Mosby Year Book, 4th Ed..
Kienstra MA, Gassner HG, Sherris DA, Kern EB. Effects of the nasal musculature on the nasal airway. Am J Rhinol. 2005 Jul-Aug;19(4):375-81.
Gassner HG, Shallop JK, Driscoll CLW. Long term clinical course and temporal bone histology after cochlear implantation. Cochlear Implant International. 2005; 6(2):67-76.
Gassner HG, Brissett AE, Sherris DA, Boggust A, Boahene KD, Weaver AE, Otley CC. Treatment of facial lacerations with botulinum toxin A improves cosmetic outcome: A prospective, blinded trial. Mayo Clin Proc. 2006 Aug;81(8):1023-8.
Gassner HG, Friedman O, Sherris DA, Kern EB. An alternative method of middle vault reconstruction. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2006 Nov-Dec;8(6):432-5.
Gassner HG, Sherris DA, Friedman O. Rhinology for the Facial Plastic Surgeon. In: Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, Ira D. Papel (Ed.). 3rd edition, 2008.
Gassner HG, Friedman O. Scar Revision Surgery. In: Atlas of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Byrne P. (Ed). St. Louis: Mosby Year Book, 1st Ed., in press.
Gassner HG, Moe KS. Injuries of the facial nerve. In: Complications in head and neck surgery, Eisele D. (Ed). Mosby-Year Book; 3rd edition, 2008.
Moe KS, Jothi S, Stern R, Gassner HG. Lateral retrocanthal orbitotomy: a minimally invasive, canthus-sparing approach. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2007 Nov-Dec;9(6):419-26.
Kaplan SE, Sherris DA, Gassner HG, Friedman O.The use of botulinum toxin A in perioral rejuvenation. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2007 Nov;15(4):415-21, v-vi.
Gassner HG, Rafii A, Young A, Murakami C, Moe KS, Larrabee WF Jr.. Surgical Anatomy of the Face: Implications for Modern Face-lift Techniques.
Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2008 Jan-Feb;10(1):9-19.
Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2008 Jan-Feb;10(1):9-19.
Gassner HG, Sherris DA, Friedman O. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2009 Mar-Apr;11(2):140-2
Presentations:
Multiple presentations as invited speaker at international conferences, including International Rhinologic Society, European Rhinologic Society, European Federation of Otorhinolaryngological Specialties, European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, various US and European universities. Demonstration of surgical techniques at instructional courses, including blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, endoscopic face lift.Functions:
Reviewer for medical journals, including JAMA. Curriculum Vitae Overview
Holger G. Gassner, M.D. is director of the division of facial plastic surgery, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Regensburg, Germany.
As a diplomate of the American Board of Otorhinolaryngology (ABOTO.org) and "HNO Facharzt", Dr. Gassner is a board certified Otorhinolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon accredited both in the United States and in Germany. He received his full Otorhinolaryngology training at the prestigious Mayo Clinic.
Subsequently he completed an ACGME accredited fellowship of the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (AAFPRS.org) at the University of Washington, Seattle. Dr. Gassner trained in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face under the direction of Wayne F. Larrabee jr., M.D., Craig S. Murakami, M.D., and Kris S. Moe, M.D..
