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Richard Weiss, M.D., one of the few cosmetic surgeons who is also a board-certified eye surgeon, has been a leader in cosmetic surgery in California since 1986. Dr. Weiss performs cosmetic facial procedures including eyelid and eyebrow surgery, mid-face elevation, laser skin resurfacing, and revision of previous surgery. Dr. Weiss is a world-renowned surgeon who was given the honor of performing complex reconstructive eyelid surgery on then-President Nelson Mandela when he was summoned to South Africa in 1995. He was named a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) on multiple occasions, a program established to honor physicians who deliver high-quality health care and exhibit special leadership skills. Dr. Weiss has been injecting Botox and cosmetic fillers since 1990. He has also developed a patented method and invention for less painful Botox injections. Dr. Weiss has been a pioneer in laser wrinkle removal since 1995. Dr. Weiss was trained at the following universities: New York University, Temple University, Georgetown University, University of Toronto, and University of Pennsylvania.