Thank you for visiting–I am glad you are here. Whether you are already a patient of mine, or you are doing research for yourself or a loved one, I hope this site equips you with information to make the best decision you can about your healthcare. I am passionate about improving the life experience of those whom I serve, and I thrive on working at the intersection of facial form and function to accomplish that. I hope you take something useful away from the resources here, and I look forward to hearing from you and helping you reach your own personal goals.
Dr. Michael J. Reilly is an associate professor of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Reilly received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina, followed by a residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. After completing a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of California Los Angeles Medical Center, in 2009 Dr. Reilly joined the same department where he completed his residency.
Dr. Reilly is double board-certified in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is well-known as the recent “Face of Rhinoplasty/Nasal Surgery” in Washingtonian Magazine, and routinely performs cosmetic rhinoplasty in conjunction with other functional nasal or sinus procedures. Dr. Reilly’s areas of clinical expertise extend to include the art of facial cosmetic surgery, facial nerve disorders, and the repair of facial deformities from melanoma and other skin cancers.
Dr. Reilly’s research interests include the interplay between the change in a person’s facial appearance and how this influences interactions with others. His work has garnered national attention, including interviews with Time Magazine, Vanity Fair, and The New York Times, among many others. He has also appeared live on The Today Show. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Reilly has an active role instructing/educating medical students and resident physicians. Dr. Reilly is a founding board member of The Foundation for Facial Recovery, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of patients living with facial paralysis.
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Procedure Highlights
Rhinoplasty
A rhinoplasty or “nose job” is a procedure that is performed to enhance the appearance and/or breathing function of the tip, nostrils, or bridge of your nose. Dr. Reilly is known for his natural-looking results, and he is passionate about providing his patients with the best possible outcomes.
Septoplasty
Nasal septal reconstruction surgery is a procedure that is performed to correct a crooked or “deviated” nasal septum, or the bone and cartilage between your nostrils. This medical procedure is typically covered by medical insurance benefits and helps to improve the function of your nose.
Balloon Sinuplasty
A balloon sinuplasty is a procedure that is performed by inflating a small, flexible catheter into your blocked nasal passages to restructure and widen the walls of the sinus passageways. This procedure is done to reduce symptoms from chronic sinus obstruction. Balloon sinuplasty typically involves only a day or two of post-procedural downtime and can be performed in the office with cutting-edge image-guidance equipment.
Recent Rhinoplasty Posts
How do I choose a rhinoplasty surgeon?
After patients make the personal decision to undergo facial plastic surgery, they are faced with determining who is the best suited to perform their procedure. Some of the obvious criteria includes the rhinoplasty surgeon’s practice proximity/location and convenience of office access. However, there are several other less obvious aspects of choosing a surgeon to consider
Know Before You Go (Under The Knife)
In the past several years, rhinoplasty was the most commonly-performed facial plastic surgery procedure. A recent article in the Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Journal took a dive into “patient recovery and satisfaction with perioperative care after rhinoplasty”. The research studied a group of 51 participants who underwent functional septorhinoplasty with an average age
What percentage of nose jobs go wrong?
According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), rhinoplasty is the most common cosmetic surgery performed each year in the United States. This is no surprise given the nose’s prominent position in daily life. This front and center status of the nose combined with its critical breathing function and delicate anatomy
Distinguished Surgeon
- Double board-certified in Head & Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Exceptional training including medical school at UNC Chapel Hill, head & neck surgical residency at Georgetown University, and facial plastic surgery fellowship at UCLA
- Associate Professor of Surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center
- Groundbreaking research on how surgical intervention can change the way a person is perceived by others, featured on NBC’s Today Show
- Washingtonian Top Doctor 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022
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The greatest pleasure in my job is in helping people feel absolutely fantastic about themselves.
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Dr. Reilly is one of those rare doctors that can navigate both holistic and traditional medicine and come up with a customized approach for patients. My 34 year old organic hairdresser was pretty much bed ridden. She stated she spent 2 days “being treated like a lab rat” at a prestigious Chicago hospital and they still were unable to diagnose her problem. I recommended Dr. Reilly and within one week he diagnosed her, prescribed a regimen specific to her needs. Within a month she was back to running a mile, taking care of her family and more importantly doing my hair!!
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What a transformation! I appear at least 20 years younger now, my face relaxed and completely natural, contours nicely defined. I’ve had a tremendous boost in confidence and morale and am accepting invitations and assignments I felt ‘too tired’ to take before.
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His promptness is not a mark against him. He spends time with each client and does not rush them out of the door like many other doctors.
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I hadn’t expected such a strong lift to my morale from my facelift. I am happier, more confident
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Dr. Reilly is a highly-skilled surgeon with an artist’s vision. He truly cares about his patients and gives his best.
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Before the lift, I had many wrinkles and a neck profile that had lost definition. My jowls sagged and my cheeks were hollow. What a transformation! I appear at least 20 years younger now, my face relaxed and completely natural, contours nicely defined. I’ve had a tremendous boost in confidence and morale and am accepting invitations and assignments I felt ‘too tired’ to take before
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Before my blepharoplasty and brow lift with Dr. Reilly, my eyes had a tired expression. There were wrinkles between my eyebrows, as well as excess skin on my upper lids. Other wrinkles creased my forehead and the outer corners of my eyes. The tired look is gone, along with the deeper wrinkles. Only fine lines remain, consistent with my age.
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I knew a more youthful appearance could be helpful in employment matters, but didn’t know how much it would affect my day-to-day interactions with others. People are happier to see my new face, and I routinely feel the difference. I look forward now to seeing myself in the mirror.
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Before and after photos tell my story best. Ones taken after my lift match what was alive and well inside, and that inner vitality has been enhanced. I look truly “pulled together” now, because I am
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My lifts were done by a highly-trained professional, deeply committed to quality. What he accomplished would be impossible by any other means. I no longer believe that world-class cosmetic surgery is a luxury. It is a high road to healing the inner and outer self.”
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