Timothy Robert Miller, M.D. Curriculum Vitae

Education

University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM

American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship — July 2004-June 2005

University of Utah School of Medicine Salt Lake City, Utah

Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Residency — July 2000-June 2004

General Surgery Internship — June 1999- June 2000

University of California, Davis School of Medicine Davis, California

Doctor of Medicine — September 1995-June 1999

California State University, Sacramento Sacramento, California

Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry — January 1991-June 1995

Summa Cum Laude

Christian Brothers High School Sacramento, California

1979-1983

Professional

Refreshed Aesthetic Surgery

Aliso Viejo, California — December 2013-Present

Facial Aesthetic Concepts

San Clemente, California — July 2005-December 2013

Natural Gas/Oil Drilling Industry

Occupation: Driller California — 1984-1993

Board Certification

American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Re-certification completed in 2016.

American Board of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery

Re-certification completed in 2013

Hospital Appointments

Saddleback Memorial Hospital, Laguna Hills, California

Refreshed Aesthetic Surgery Center, Aliso Viejo, California

Honors & Awards

Physician of Excellence Award, Orange County Medical Association.

Best of OC, Cosmetic Surgery, Orange County Register.

RealSelf 100, Top Social Influencers in Cosmetic Medicine.

John Orlando Roe Clinical Research Award from American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2005

The Triological Society Western Section Resident Travel Award - 2004

University of California, Davis School of Medicine scholastic scholarships -1995-99

Sacramento / El Dorado Medical Society Medical Student Scholarships:

  • William E. Dochterman Scholarship
  • William W. Tucker Scholarship

University of California, Davis School of Medicine Alumni Scholarship-1996

Clinical Pathology Correlate Medical Student Presentation Award - 1996

Outstanding Senior Award, Class of 1995, California State University, Sacramento - 1995

Senior Achievement Award,California State University, Sacramento - 1995

Phi Kappa Phi,Outstanding Scholar Finalist - 1995

Faculty Merit Scholar, California State University, Sacramento - 1994

American Heart Association Student Research Scholarship - 1994

Research

Refreshed Aesthetic Surgery

Long-term 3D volume assessment after fat repositioning lower blepharoplasty.

Presented & Published.

University of New Mexico / Karl Eisbach, MD, FACS

The effects of topical copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser resurfaced skin.

Fellowship Research Project. Selected by AAFPRS for Clinical Research Award.

SMAS facelift techniques to minimize stigmata of surgery.

Published.

University of Utah School of Medicine, Division of Otolaryngology

Microarray analysis of intra-uterine fetal wound healing in the murine model.

(IACUC# 01-06005). Presented.

Comparison of topical medication delivery systems after sinus surgery.

(IRB# 9459). Presented & Published.

Economic analysis of the treatment of posterior epistaxis.

(IRB# 10867). Presented & Published.

University of California, Davis School of Medicine

Response to a taxol based chemotherapy regimen in advanced transitional cell carcinoma and p53 expression.

Principle Investigators: Fred J. Meyers, M.D., Chair of Internal Medicine, University of California, Davis Medical Center & Ralph W. deVere White, M.D., Chair of Urology & Director of Cancer Research Center, University of California, Davis Medical Center.

Presented & Published.

Bilateral simultaneous internal jugular vein ligation in head and neck cancer.

Principle Investigator: Craig W. Senders, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, University of California, Davis Medical School, Department of Otolaryngology-Head AND Neck Surgery.

Collagen uncoiling and healing of infarcted myocardium.

American Heart Association Student Research Program Principle Investigator: James W. Covell, M.D.

Presented & Published.

Publications

Miller TR. Long-Term 3-dimensional volume assessment after fat repositioning lower blepharoplasty. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2016 Mar 1;18(2):108-113.

Miller TR. When one plus one equals three: Periorbital rejuvenation using lower blepharoplasty fat repositioning and simultaneous fat augmentation. Plastic Surgery Practice. 2013 August;22-28.

Miller TR. The forgotten temples. Plastic Surgery Practice. 2012 April;28-32.

Miller TR, Wagner JD, Baack BR, Eisbach KJ. The effects of topical copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser resurfaced skin. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2006 Jul-Aug;8(4):252-9.

Miller TR, Mobley SR. A new and alternative technique for supra-alar crease reconstruction. Laryngoscope (Submitted).

Miller TR, Eisbach KJ. SMAS facelift techniques to minimize stigmata of surgery. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2005 Aug;13(3):421-31.

Republished: Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2007 Apr;40(2):391-408.

Miller TR, Eisbach KJ. Repair of enlarged pierced-ear openings. Ear Nose Throat J 2005;84:276-277.

Miller TR, Stevens ES, Orlandi RR. Economic analysis of the treatment of posterior epistaxis. Evaluating the outcomes of the trans-nasal endoscopic sphenopalatine artery ligation technique. Am J Rhinology 2005;19:79-82.

Miller TR, Muntz HR, Gilbert ME, Orlandi, RR. Comparison of topical medication delivery systems after endoscopic sinus surgery. Laryngoscope 2004;114:201-204.

Edelmen MJ, Meyers FJ, Miller TR, Williams SG, Gandour-Edwards R, deVere White RW. Phase I/II study of paclitaxel, carboplatin, and methotrexate in advanced transitional cell carcinoma: A well-tolerated regimen with activity independent of p53 mutation. Urology 2000;55:521-525.

Miller TR, Williams SG, Gandour-Edwards R, Edelman MJ, deVere White RW, Meyers FJ. Response to a taxol based chemotherapy regimen in advanced transitional cell carcinoma is independent of p53 expression. J Investigative Medicine 1999;47:40.

Omens JH, Miller TR, Covell JW. Relationship between passive tissue strain and collagen uncoiling during healing of infarcted myocardium. Cardiovascular Research 1997;33:351-358.

Instruction / Moderator

Blepharoplasty and browlifts. 14th Annual Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium. Masters Seminar. Las Vegas. June 2018.

Masters Seminar. Lower blepharoplasty using fat repositioning and simultaneous peri-orbital fat grafting. 9th Annual Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium. Las Vegas. June 2013.

AAFPRS Annual Fall Meeting. Washington D.C. Sept. 5-8, 2012. Lower blepharoplasty using fat repositioning and simultaneous peri-orbital fat grafting.

University of California, Irvine, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Faculty: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Cadaver Dissection Course, July 2008.

Presentations (Podium)

Miller TR. Essential Techniques and Historical Perspectives in Fat Repositioning Lower Blepharoplasty. Multi-Specialty Aesthetic Conference. San Diego, CA. August, 2023.

Miller TR. Long Term Results of Fat-Repositioning Lower Blepharoplasty. Multi-Specialty Aesthetic Conference. San Diego, CA. August, 2022.

Miller TR. Technical Considerations during Rhytidectomy (Facelift) to End the Endemic of Pixie ears. AAFPRS Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. October, 2019.

Miller TR. Aesthetic Blepharoplasty: It’s not just about removing eyelid bags and skin. AAFPRS Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. October, 2019.

Miller TR. Necklift mastery: The modified Feldman “tuckster” suture technique.

14th Annual Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium. Masters Seminar. Las Vegas. June 2018.

Miller TR. Necklift mastery: The modified Feldman “tuckster” suture technique.

14th Annual Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium. Masters Seminar. Las Vegas. June 2018.

Miller TR. Necklift mastery: The modified Feldman “tuckster” suture technique.

14th Annual Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium. Masters Seminar. Las Vegas. June 2018.

Miller TR. It’s not just about the eyelid bag—3D evaluation of the long-term results of fat repositioning lower blepharoplasty.

14th Annual Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium. Masters Seminar. Las Vegas. June 2018.

Miller TR. The aesthetic value if correcting the hidden eyebrow tail.

14th Annual Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium. Masters Seminar. Las Vegas. June 2018.

Miller TR.  Aesthetic blepharoplasty: It’s not just about removing eyelid skin and bags.

18th Annual NVision Summer Symposium. Anaheim, CA., June 2018.

Miller TR. Technical considerations during facelifts to predict and minimize stigmata of surgery.

AAFPRS Annual Fall Meeting. Phoenix, AZ. October, 2017.

Miller TR. The forgotten temples.

12th Annual Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium. Masters Seminar. Las Vegas. June 2016.

Miller TR. 3D volume assessment after fat repositioning lower blepharoplasty.

12th Annual Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium. Masters Seminar. Las Vegas. June 2016.

Miller TR. 3D evaluation of lower blepharoplasty using fat repositioning.

11th Annual Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium. Masters Seminar. Las Vegas. June 2015.

Miller TR. Lower blepharoplasty using fat repositioning and simultaneous peri-orbital fat grafting.

9th Annual Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium. Masters Seminar. Las Vegas. June 2013.

Miller TR. Lower blepharoplasty using fat repositioning and simultaneous peri-orbital fat grafting.

AAFPRS Annual Fall Meeting. Washington D.C. Sept. 5-8, 2012.

Miller TR. "How I Do It," Facial Rejuvenation. University of California, Irvine Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Update, Palm Desert, February 2010.

Miller TR. Facial Plastic Surgery Community Seminars and Webcasts.

Miller TR. Update on Facial Plastic Surgery Innovations and Techniques. University of Utah Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Update, June 2006.

Miller TR. Current Trends in Light and Laser Based Therapies for Facial Rejuvenation. Saddleback Memorial Hospital Grand Rounds, San Clemente, Ca, March 2006.

Miller TR. Alternative techniques in auricular reconstruction. University of Utah Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Update, June 11, 2004.

Miller TR, Mobley SR. A new and alternative technique for supra-alar crease reconstruction. Western Section Meeting of The Triological Society, Scottsdale, Arizona, February 1, 2004.

Miller TR, Orlandi RR. Economic analysis of the treatment of posterior epistaxis.

  • Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery (Scientific Section), Orlando, Florida, September 21-24, 2003.
  • University of Utah Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Update, June 13, 2003.

Miller TR, Muntz HR, Gilbert ME, Orlandi, RR. Comparison of topical medication delivery systems after endoscopic sinus surgery.

  • Western Section Meeting of The Triological Society, Indian Wells, California, February 2, 2003.
  • University of Utah Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Update, June 14, 2002.

Miller TR. Temporomandibular Disorders: Clinical Treatments. University of Utah Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Update, June 15, 2001.

Miller TR, Williams SG, Gandour-Edwards R, Edelman MJ, deVere White RW, Meyers FJ. Response to a taxol based chemotherapy regimen in advanced transitional cell carcinoma is independent of p53 expression.

  • Western Medical Student Research Forum, Carmel, California, January 29, 1999.
  • University of California, Davis Cancer Research Symposium, September 19, 1998.

Miller TR, Covell JW. Collagen uncoiling and healing of infarcted myocardium. American Heart Association Student Research Conference, San Diego, California, August 1994.

Lectures

University of Utah — Division of Otolaryngology — Grand Rounds

  • Chin and Malar Implants, February 2004.
  • Thyroid Embryology and Anatomy, August 2003.
  • Complications of Sinus Surgery, March 2003.
  • Local Flaps, September 2002.
  • Epistaxis: A changing treatment paradigm, July 2002.
  • Laryngeal Embryology: Clinical Correlates, March 2002.
  • Ophthalmologic Complications in Otolaryngology, November 2001.
  • Temporomandibular Disorders, March 2001.
  • Lip Cancer and Reconstruction, December 2000.

Memberships

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

California Medical Association

Orange County Medical Association

Committees

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. FACE TO FACE - The National Domestic Violence Project.