Building a Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgery Practice Focused on Natural Results

Dr. William C. Harris, founder of Harris Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics, was recently featured in an interview with Voyage LA discussing his background, surgical philosophy, and the journey of building a facial plastic surgery practice in Beverly Hills.

In the interview, Dr. Harris shared insights about his early interest in surgery, his extensive medical training, and the experiences that shaped the philosophy behind his boutique facial aesthetic practice.

Below is an adapted version of the feature.

Early Inspiration and Medical Training

Dr. William C. Harris grew up in Atlanta, Georgia in a family deeply connected to healthcare. Both of his parents worked in the medical field, which exposed him to medicine at an early age and sparked an early fascination with surgery.

As he progressed through his education and entered medical school, Dr. Harris developed a particular interest in head and neck anatomy, which he found to be one of the most complex and fascinating areas of the human body.

This interest ultimately shaped his decision to pursue a career focused on facial surgery.

Dr. Harris completed a five year residency in head and neck surgery at Tulane University, where he gained extensive experience in the anatomy and surgical techniques of the face and neck.

After residency, he was accepted into one of approximately fifty facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship positions available nationwide.

His fellowship training took place in Palo Alto, California under the mentorship of two surgeons associated with Stanford. This specialized fellowship allowed him to refine advanced surgical techniques focused on aesthetic and reconstructive procedures of the face.

Moving to Los Angeles and Building a Practice

Following his fellowship training, Dr. Harris relocated to Los Angeles to begin private practice.

Starting a surgical practice in a new city came with challenges. At the time, Dr. Harris had limited connections in Los Angeles and had to focus on building relationships within the community while establishing his reputation as a facial plastic surgeon.

Early mentorship played an important role during this period. Dr. Harris credits colleagues who shared office space with him in Encino and Beverly Hills with helping him understand how to grow and manage a medical practice in the city. Like many surgeons transitioning into private practice, Dr. Harris discovered that medical training focuses heavily on clinical expertise while offering little formal education in business.

Learning how to build a practice required persistence and creativity. Early efforts involved meeting people throughout the community, attending events, and introducing himself to local businesses including salons and other professionals in the beauty and wellness space.

These early networking efforts helped establish relationships and gradually grow his patient base.

Within about a year, Dr. Harris was able to build out his current practice located in the heart of Beverly Hills.

Today, Harris Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics has grown into a busy facial plastic surgery practice that attracts patients from across the United States and internationally.

The Vision Behind Harris Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics

Dr. Harris founded Harris Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics as a boutique practice dedicated primarily to aging face surgery and facial rejuvenation procedures.

The practice focuses on surgical and non surgical treatments designed to restore facial balance and natural definition.

Dr. Harris specializes in several advanced facial plastic surgery procedures including:

• Deep plane facelift and neck lift techniques
• Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
• Brow lift procedures
• Lip lift surgery
• Rhinoplasty
• Facial fat transfer

Patients frequently travel from across the country and around the world to seek consultation with Dr. Harris because of his reputation for natural looking results.

His philosophy is centered around a simple principle.

The goal of facial plastic surgery should never be to make a patient look like someone else. Instead, the goal is to help patients look like a more refreshed and refined version of themselves.

This emphasis on subtle enhancement rather than dramatic transformation has become a defining characteristic of his practice.

A Patient Experience Designed for Comfort

Dr. Harris also places significant emphasis on the environment and experience surrounding patient care.

Recognizing that undergoing plastic surgery can feel intimidating for many patients, the practice was intentionally designed to feel more like a calming spa environment than a traditional medical office.

The goal is to create an atmosphere that helps patients feel comfortable and supported throughout the consultation and treatment process.

Each patient receives a personalized evaluation and treatment plan tailored to their unique anatomy and aesthetic goals.

This individualized approach allows patients to feel confident in their decisions while ensuring that results remain harmonious with their natural facial features.

The Role of Mentorship and Curiosity in Career Growth

During the Voyage LA interview, Dr. Harris also spoke about the importance of mentorship and professional curiosity.

Throughout his career, he has benefited from mentors who were willing to share their experiences and knowledge. These relationships helped shape his approach to both surgery and practice development.

Dr. Harris encourages young professionals to remain open to new experiences and to actively seek out mentors who can provide guidance.

According to him, curiosity often leads to opportunities that might initially feel outside one’s comfort zone but ultimately open doors to valuable learning experiences.

By remaining open to new ideas and connections, individuals can continue to grow both personally and professionally.

A Growing Reputation in Facial Plastic Surgery

Today, Harris Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics continues to grow as a respected facial plastic surgery practice in Beverly Hills.

Patients travel from across the United States and internationally to seek consultation and treatment with Dr. Harris.

Through years of surgical training, mentorship, and dedication to natural results, Dr. Harris has built a practice focused on precision, personalized care, and refined facial rejuvenation.