Meet Dr. Bensimon
Dr. Richard H. Bensimon is a board certified plastic surgeon in Portland, Oregon and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the elite society for plastic surgeons who specialize in aesthetic surgery. Dr. Bensimon has practiced the art of plastic surgery since 1987 and is one of Portland’s most experienced and trusted aesthetic plastic surgeons.
Skills and Specialties
Dr. Bensimon’s contributions to chemical peeling and other plastic surgical techniques have received national and international recognition from his colleagues. He has published his works in prestigious journals and textbooks and is a frequently invited lecturer at plastic surgical conferences. Dr. Bensimon has participated in live peeling seminars both at home and abroad.
It is Dr. Bensimon’s mission to provide a comfortable and pleasant surgical experience. By utilizing the most progressive techniques, he has been able to minimize post-operative discomfort, improve the duration of recovery, and increase the safety of all procedures. He performs a wide range of procedures for facial rejuvenation including facial resurfacing and facial contouring utilizing advanced techniques for neck liposuction. In facial aesthetics, Dr. Bensimon leads the industry in facial chemical resurfacing with his proprietary BensiPeelTM for the dramatic improvement of deep wrinkles and sun damage.
Education and Training
Dr. Bensimon completed his undergraduate education at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, graduating with honors with a major in anthropology and a minor in art history. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor with honors in thoracic, general, and plastic surgery. He completed his full general surgical training program at the prestigious Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, followed by an in-depth, plastic surgery fellowship at the renowned Montefiore Medical Center in New York.
Professional Memberships
In recognition of his work in facial surgery, Dr. Bensimon was invited to be part of the faculty of the the Mendelson Advanced Facial Anatomy Course (MAFAC), the premiere facial anatomy course for plastic surgeons, founded by renowned Australian plastic surgeon Dr. Bryan Mendelson. At home in the United States, Dr. Bensimon is a member of the Connell Society, a prestigious group of elite plastic surgeons from throughout the world who were trained by or have embraced the teachings of the pioneering facelift surgeon, Dr. Bruce Connell. In addition, he is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and a member of the Ghent Association for Plastic Surgery.
Publications and Leadership
In his more than 25 years of practice, Dr. Bensimon has strived to elevate the excellence and safety of cosmetic surgery procedures in order to improve results. Ranging from shorter scars and an easier recovery, to long lasting and natural results in facial surgery, Dr. Bensimon has been on the vanguard as a practitioner, educator and author. Throughout his career, Dr. Bensimon has been recognized for his expertise in aesthetic surgery and has been sought out to present his work in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and Australia. As an enthusiastic educator, Dr. Bensimon has given over 130 presentations, including master classes, cadaver workshops, and live surgery demonstrations to his colleagues around the world. He has contributed chapters in prestigious surgical texts and is a co-author of Centrofacial Rejuvenation, a state-of-the-art textbook describing surgical and nonsurgical rejuvenation of the face, and features Dr. Bensimon’s unique experience in facial chemical peeling. Dr. Bensimon is the creator of the BensiPeel™, a modern chemical peel for the dramatic improvement of facial sun damage and wrinkles.
Personal
Dr. Bensimon appreciates the vibrant music culture and wine country of Portland, Oregon. He is a downhill skier, small boat sailor, and scuba diver. Dr. Bensimon enjoys gourmet food and collecting fine wines and is pleased to live in close proximity to the great Willamette Valley, home of the finest Pinot Noir in the world. His love for people and adventure has him interested in learning about the habits and customs of different cultures from around the world. He is fluent in Spanish and enjoys speaking French.
Words from Dr. Bensimon
“I derive a deep level of personal satisfaction when I see that my surgical skills have made a positive impact on the lives of my patient. There is no greater privilege than to practice the surgical craft that I love while helping people feel better about themselves.” – Dr. Richard H. Bensimon