Jeffrey Kenkel, M.D. Titles and Appointments Professor & Chair Endowed Title Betty and Warren Woodward Chair in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Rod J. Rohrich, M.D., Distinguished Professorship in Wound Healing and Plastic Surgery School Medical School Department Plastic Surgery You have reached the Academic Profile. For more information on the doctor and patient care, please visit the clinical profile. Biography Download Curriculum Vitae Jeffrey M. Kenkel, M.D., FACS, is a board-certified plastic surgeon located in Dallas, Texas. He is the holder of the Betty and Warren Woodward Chair in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and is Professor and Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is the Director of the Clinical Center for Cosmetic Laser Treatment. His clinical practice is located at the Outpatient Building on the UT Southwestern Medical Center main campus in Dallas and at the UT Southwestern Frisco Plastic Surgery Clinic. Dr. Kenkel is Editor of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the highest impact factor journal in plastic surgery. He is Past-President of the Aesthetic Society (TAS), the leading professional organization of plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and specialize in cosmetic plastic surgery. In addition, he is Past-President of the Dallas Society of Plastic Surgery is past director of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He remains actively involved in the education of plastic surgeons around the country, speaking about nonsurgical and surgical options for facial rejuvenation. He has authored more than 225 peer-reviewed publications and numerous book chapters. His research focuses primarily on laser and light-based devices and their tissue interaction as well as body contouring safety. He is part of a group who has developed and is using a noninvasive imaging center to help assess the aging process and the effect of devices on aging. He has authored over 225 scientific articles and textbook chapters on laser treatments, facial surgery, and body contouring surgery. He performs a wide array of both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Facelift/Necklift Eyelift (Blepharoplasty) Laser Resurfacing Cosmetic Injectables Dr. Kenkel was born and raised in the Washington, D.C., area before moving to Dallas 30 years ago. He and his wife Kimberly enjoy traveling and spending time with their mini-schnauzer, Elvis. His outside interests include wakesurfing, hockey, Peloton, and music. Dr. Kenkel has been a Team Physician for the Dallas Stars since 1996. Education Medical School Georgetown University Medical Center School of Medicine (1989) Internship MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (1990), General Surgery Residency MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (1994), General Surgery Residency UT Southwestern Medical Center (1996), Plastic Surgery Research Interest A Critical Assessment of the Accuracy and Effectiveness of the BTC 2000 in Objective Measurements of the Skin An assessment of efficacy of a novel cellulite treatment device An evaluation of the effectiveness of a low level laser system on improving glycemic control Clinical Assessment of the performance of a Fractional CO2 Laser System intended for the treatment of perioral rhytides and wrinkles Impact of Surgical Checklist on Morbidity and Mortality at UTSW Improving quality of the dermis with fat and its components Noninvasive Objective Facial Analysis Quality Outcomes in plastic surgery ? a retrospective review of 5 years of plastic surgery at UTSW Publications Featured Publications Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Kenkel, et al Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery January 2006 117 (S1) Dallas Rhinoplasty - The Male Rhinoplasty Rod J. Rohrich, M.D., Jeffrey M. Kenkel, M.D. Jack P. Gunter, M.D. Published by Quality Medical Publishing, Inc. 2002 2 993-1005 Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction Rod. J. Rohrich, Jeffrey M.Kenkel, Samuel J. Beran Published by Quality Medical Publishing 1998 Clinical Implications of Fat Grafting in the Posterior Calf: A Dynamic Cadaver-based Study. Glener AD, Del Vecchio D, Halani SH, Cárdenas-Camarena L, Hoyos AE, Kenkel JM, Aesthet Surg J 2024 May Vertical Abdominoplasty Technique and the Impact of Preoperative Comorbidities on Outcomes Haley Bunting, MD, MS, Karen B Lu, MD, Zhiguo Shang, PhD, Jeffrey Kenkel, MD Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum 2021 Jan Volume 3 Issue 1 The Effects of Aesthetic Lasers on Three Study Materials Used for Ocular Protection Christine E Wamsley, BA, John E Hoopman, CMLSO, Jeffrey M Kenkel, MD Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2020 Nov Safety Guidelines Concerning the Use of Protective Eyewear and Gauze During Laser Procedures. Wamsley CE, Hoopman J, Kenkel JM, Aesthet Surg J 2020 Aug Trends and Challenges of Telehealth in an Academic Institution: The Unforeseen Benefits of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic. Wamsley CE, Kramer A, Kenkel JM, Amirlak B, Aesthet Surg J 2020 Jul An Alternative Treatment of Pseudogynecomastia in Male Patients After Massive Weight Loss. Hardy KL, Stark R, Small KH, Kenkel JM Aesth Surg J Open Forum 2020 Jun Volume 2 Issue 2 Commentary on: Cell-Free Fat Extract Increases Dermal Thickness by Enhancing Angiogenesis and Extracellular Matrix Production in Nude Mice. Akgul Y, Kenkel JM, Aesthet Surg J 2020 Feb Results 1-10 of 23 1 2 3 Next Last Books Featured Books Nonsurgical Cosmetic Treatments. In The Art of Aesthetic Surgery: Principles and Techniques Kenkel JM (Ed.) (2020). Body Contouring. In The Art of Aesthetic Surgery: Principles and Techniques Kenkel JM (Ed.) (2020). Text-Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction: A Practical Guide for Body Contouring Rohrich RJ, Beran SJ, Kenkel JM (Ed.) (1998). St. Louis, MO, QMP Honors & Awards The Aesthetic Society Distinguished Service Award (2022) Castle Connolly Top Doctors (2015-2016) ASAPS Jerome R. Klingbell Award for Dedication to Teaching (2013) Best Doctors in Dallas (2012-2025) Fritz Barton Jr., Teaching Award (2012) Top 1% of physicians by U.S. News & World Report (2012) Best Doctors U.S. News & World Report (2011-2019) America's Top Doctors (2010-2020) The Ted Lockwood Award for Excellence in Body Contouring (2009) America's Top Plastic Surgeons (2008-2016) D Magazine Best Doctors in Dallas2005, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 (2005) Holder of the Rod J. Rohrich, M.D. Distinguished Professorship in Wound Healing and Plastic Surgery (2005) Outstanding Mentoring for Plastic Surgery Research at UT Southwestern (2003) Plastic Surgery Residents Excellence in Teaching AwardPresented by Department of Plastic Surgery (1996) Chief Resident Teaching AwardPresented by fellow residents for outstanding resident education (1994) Student Teaching AwardPresented by Georgetown Medical School Class of 1993 (1993) The Marie J. Simonian Award for Outstanding Resident Clinical Presentation (1992) Outstanding Service as a Resident at the District of Columbia General Hospital (1991) Alpha Omega Alpha (1989) Best Doctors in America2005-2008, 2013, 2014, 2015 Clinician of the Year - Department of Plastic Surgery2015, 2017 Texas Super Doctors2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Who's Who in America2009, 2012 Professional Associations/Affiliations American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS), Fellow (2005) American College of Surgeons (ACS), Fellow (2000) American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS, The Aesthetic Society) (2000) American Society for Education and Research Foundation (ASERF) (2005) American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) (2005) American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery (AACPS), Associate Member (1998) Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS) Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons(DSPS) (2004) International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) (2011) Texas Medical Association (TMA) Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (TSPS)
