About Dr. Hessler

Dr. Hessler takes great satisfaction in helping her patients achieve their desired goals. As a facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Hessler has spent the last 8 years of her practice dedicated to the surgical refinement of the face and neck.

She received training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, one of the highest ranked training programs in Otolaryngology in the United States. During her residency, she was selected to be the Administrative Chief Resident, an honor given to only one resident per year. While she enjoyed the complex and varied operations of Otolaryngology, she found her passion to reside in the artistic aspects in the subspecialty field of facial aesthetic surgery. She was selected for the highly competitive fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Michigan under the tutelage of world-renowned surgeon, Dr. Shan Baker. During her fellowship, she developed a refined appreciation for subtleties in aesthetic facial structure and proportion, and she perfected her surgical skills in cosmetic surgical procedures, such as Rhinoplasty, Facelifts, Blepharoplasty, Chemical Peels, Facial Rejuvenation and Skin Cancer Reconstruction.

Upon completion of fellowship, Dr. Hessler was recruited back to Washington University to specialize in Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery. As a member of the faculty, she trained numerous surgeons, lecturing and demonstrating her meticulous technique and approach to cosmetic procedures. She has also been invited to be on the faculty at many medical courses, training national and international surgeons to perform plastic surgery procedures, including advanced rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty and facelifting. She also serves at a national level on committees within the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Hessler has received numerous honors and awards over the years. She was selected by her peers as one of the Best Doctor's in America for 2007-2008. Her other awards include the Glasgow Women in Medicine Prize, the Washington University Scholastic Prize, and membership into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. With her interest in research, she was also awarded the National Institutes of Health Training Award and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Training Award.

Most recently, Dr. Hessler moved to the Bay Area with her husband, a Stanford faculty surgeon, and their eight-month son. She is very happy to be living and working in the beautiful Bay Area and is excited to offer her expertise to clients in this region of the country. She offers the latest in minimally invasive procedures in addition to traditional techniques with the experience gained from having performed over 2,000 operations. While providing a discreet environment to her private clientele at Premier Plastic Surgery, she also continues to be active in teaching at Stanford, where she is a member of the adjunct clinical faculty.

Despite her rigorous training and busy working schedule, Dr. Hessler never fails to make time for her family. She enjoys hiking, running, cooking and spending time outdoors with her husband and son.

All patients praise Dr. Hessler for her personal approach to patient care and surgery. She takes time to listen carefully to the patient at each consultation and is able to tailor her care for every lifestyle. She understands how busy life can be and makes every effort to accommodate your schedule. She looks forward to seeing you in consultation!