Dr. Paul K. Holden

Meet Dr. Paul K. Holden

Paul K. Holden, M.D. is one of a select few Double Board Certified head and neck surgeons and specialty-trained facial cosmetic (plastic) surgeons in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is one of only a few nasal surgeons in Scottsdale with expertise on both the cosmetic appearance and function of the nose. Dr. Holden is part of a prestigious line of surgeons that date back to the original pioneers in the art of cosmetic nasal surgery. This means that his experience is combined with that of his predecessors into a breadth of knowledge spanning nearly 100 years of operating experience. Dr. Holden believes in a customized approach to each patient that takes into account the patient's desires, function, tissue limitations and many other factors.

As a trusted leader in his field, Dr. Holden has educated many other doctors on his techniques of facial plastic surgery. He has authored several plastic surgery book chapters. Additionally, Dr. Holden has published research in many areas of the face and neck, including cartilage reshaping, the use of lasers in surgery of the face and neck, and advanced techniques for surgery of the face and neck, as well as for injecting dermal fillers with precision for maximum effect and natural results.

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Surgical Specialties & Skills

Dr. Holden’s specialties focus primarily on aesthetic and revision cosmetic surgery for the face, nose, neck, ears, and chin with an emphasis on refining procedures for men and women. He continues to develop cutting-edge surgical techniques to produce lasting results that look and feel natural.

Dr. Holden is well-known for a facial procedure he developed called the ponytail upper facelift. This surgery essentially lifts the upper brow area, removes wrinkled and loose skin, and makes the area smooth throughout the brow and under the eye. He uses several small incisions on the hairline to do the delicate procedure endoscopically, leaving no visible incisions or scars while repositioning the skin and cheeks to a more youthful position. 

Dr. Holden has completed thousands of revision surgeries to the face and nose. The unique combination of his research and specialized understanding of the structures and function of the nose enable him to restructure and rebuild each nose to a more refined, symmetric shape based on each patient's individual desires. Dr. Holden utilizes the many advanced techniques in rhinoplasty learned over his years to perform beautiful, natural rhinoplasty and improve previous rhinoplasty surgeries. His dedication to accomplishing his patient’s goals and his years of experience permit him to improve the most complex rhinoplasty or facelift surgeries with confidence and finesse.

Education & Training

Dr. Holden attended the University of California, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry in 1994 and a Master's of Science in biochemistry in 1995. He completed his medical education at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, in Los Angeles, CA in 2004. At USC, he was a Dean’s Scholar, a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society, and he graduated at the top 5% of his class. From 2004-2009, Dr. Holden fulfilled his internship in general surgery and his residency in head and neck surgery at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, in Irvine, CA. In 2009-2010, he completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Indianapolis, IN with the highly-esteemed Dr. Stephen W. Perkins.

Leadership

As an expert in his field, Dr. Holden has instructed his fellow surgeons on his techniques of facial cosmetic surgery, authored book chapters on the subject of cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery, and has published research in the areas of advanced techniques in revision rhinoplasty, cartilage reshaping for use in rhinoplasty, advanced techniques in eyelid surgery, lasers in surgery, and advanced techniques for BOTOX. Dr. Holden has been a clinical instructor on the faculty at the University of California and Indiana University, teaching both medical students and residents in the art and science of facial plastic surgery and surgery of the head and neck. He consults for various news and media outlets and is an invited reviewer for several prestigious research journals. Dr. Holden frequently presents his research at national meetings, on the topics of rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facelift, and all-natural growth factors. Being one of the best facial revision plastic surgeons in Arizona, he has received numerous awards recognizing excellence in the field of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Holden's clientele includes local, national and international high-visibility business women and men, celebrities and athletes.

Certifications & Memberships

  • National Board of Medical Examiners
  • Arizona State, Board of Medical Examiners
  • Double Board Certified in head and neck surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology
  • Member of the elite medical honor society- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
  • Member American Association of Otolaryngology 2011
  • Member: American Triologic Society 2009
  • Member: America Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2011
  • American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS)

Honors & Awards

  • UC Irvine 8th Annual Research Symposium, Best Resident Research Presentation, 2007
  • Triologic Society President’s Award for Best Resident Research, Western Section, 2006
  • Triologic Society Middle and Western Section Travel Grant, 2006
  • Dean’s Scholar, University of Southern California School of Medicine, 2004
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Membership, 2003
  • Summer Research Fellowship, USC Keck School of Medicine, 2001

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15757 North 78th Street Suite A

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Call: 480-787-5815

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Rhinoplasty - Scottsdale, AZ - I couldn't be happier with my new nose.I hated my nose for as long as I can remember, when I looked in the mirror or at pictures of myself that's all I saw. The first time I met with Dr.Holden he pin pointed my exact issues with my nose with out my having to tell him. He was very kind and patient and answered all of my questions. While talking to him it was obvious he knew what he was talking about and was an expert in his field. I felt so comfortable and confident with him that I canceled my other consultes (with another surgon I used in the past) and scheduled by surgery for the next week. Dr.Holden also saw me at every one of my follow up appointments, not some nurse, which was very important to me and helped with my post surgery anxiety. With being 34 years old and a mother of 3 it was very important to me for my new nose to look natural. It does. I am thrilled when I look in the mirror and the people close to me have all remarked how wonderful it looks. While people that I haven't shared my surgery haven't noticed or at least not enough to say "oh my gosh you got a nose job!" I still look like me. :)

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Very Happy - I wanted Rhinoplasty for a pretty long time, but was always scared, or on the fence about it because I have seen so many bad procedures. Bad as in overdone, or a nose with 2 holes and tiny point that stood out as "a nose job." This was my fear. I did not want to look so different that people would wonder what I did to my face. I explained all my concerns to Dr. Holden. He assured me this would not happen, and made me feel comfortable with the procedure. It has only been 18 days since my procedure and I'm very happy with the changes. It is subtle, not drastic, and I still look like myself. I went back to work after 1 week and no one really noticed I even had this done. One guy asked me if I changed my hair. He thought something looked a little different, but could not tell what. I think this is a sign of a good procedure. Cosmetic surgery should look natural, and not overdone. I would highly recommend Dr. Holden if you are considering Rhinoplasty.

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If you are looking for the best, look no further!  I came upon Dr. Paul Holden by word of mouth from a past patient.  The idea of finding a facial plastic surgeon through an online search alone was daunting and I am incredibly grateful for this referral.  I give Dr. Paul Holden and his staff a 10/10 (and I am a tough critic!).  Everyone in the office and operating room was supportive, available to answer any and all questions, put my mind at ease and made me feel confident in my decision to move forward with an elective surgery.  Might I add, I did my consultation via phone and did not meet Dr. Holden until the day of surgery. The downtime involved as compared the  result that I received made it completely worthwhile.  I am just two weeks post-op and could not possibly be any happier with the entire experience.   I had an in person consultation with another surgeon who told me to come see him in 10 years for the procedure.  Why would I want to spend my 40's not looking the best I could?   Dr. Holden is kind, intelligent, personable and a very talented surgeon.  He is well respected and admired by his staff.   A testament to the type of person Dr. Holden is: Three days after my surgery my five year old son had an accident and required stitches on his face and inside his mouth.  I went out on a limb and called the office to see if he could stitch he him up rather than going to the ER.  One hour later I was in his office getting my little guy all fixed up.  He was booked with back to back appointments yet he spent nearly an hour stitching my son's face up perfectly. Two weeks later he has only a light pink scar.  I can't imagine what the result may have been had I gone to the emergency room.

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If you are looking for the best, look no further!  I came upon Dr. Paul Holden by word of mouth from a past patient.  The idea of finding a facial plastic surgeon through an online search alone was daunting and I am incredibly grateful for this referral.  I give Dr. Paul Holden and his staff a 10/10 (and I am a tough critic!).  Everyone in the office and operating room was supportive, available to answer any and all questions, put my mind at ease and made me feel confident in my decision to move forward with an elective surgery.  Might I add, I did my consultation via phone and did not meet Dr. Holden until the day of surgery. The downtime involved as compared the  result that I received made it completely worthwhile.  I am just two weeks post-op and could not possibly be any happier with the entire experience.  I had an in person consultation with another surgeon who told me to come see him in 10 years for the procedure.  Why would I want to spend my 40’s not looking the best I could?  Dr. Holden is kind, intelligent, personable and a very talented surgeon.  He is well respected and admired by his staff.  A testament to the type of person Dr. Holden is:Three days after my surgery my five year old son had an accident and required stitches on his face and inside his mouth.  I went out on a limb and called the office to see if he could stitch he him up rather than going to the ER.  One hour later I was in his office getting my little guy all fixed up.  He was booked with back to back appointments yet he spent nearly an hour stitching my son’s face up perfectly. Two weeks later he has only a light pink scar.  I can’t imagine what the result may have been had I gone to the emergency room.

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Dr Holden is Amazing. Definitely Book a Consultation. - Dr Holden preformed my rhinoplasty and is now one of my favorite people. He is truly a caring, compassionate and extremely talented physician. I have medical background and within minutes of meeting Dr Holden, could tell how incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable he is. The day of my surgery I was very nervous and he literally held my hand and talked everything through with me. My nose has turned out so beautifully and I will definitely post pictures when my swelling subsides a bit. I could not be happier!

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