Vincent McGinniss

Dr. McGinniss founded Elements Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics, where he practices as the surgeon. He is board-certified in cosmetic and reconstructive facial and plastic surgery, and holds the credentials DO, FACS and FAOCO-HNS. He earned his medical degree with honors at Michigan State University on an Air Force scholarship and later worked as a flight surgeon for the U.S. Air Force. His internship was at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, where he served as chief intern. He completed a residency in otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery at Michigan State University, followed by a facial plastic surgery fellowship under Dr. Ross A. Clevens at Clevens Face and Body Specialists. From 2012 to 2015 he was a clinical instructor in the osteopathic surgical specialties department at Michigan State University. His practice focuses on facial plastic surgery, oculoplastics, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty and reconstruction after skin cancer removal. He has performed many reconstructive procedures for skin cancer patients and reconstructive surgery for veterans. For Botox, he uses a technique aimed at natural-looking results. He has expertise in thread lifts and skin resurfacing, has been invited to speak about his technique at national conferences, and shares advanced insight with other providers through national forums and training. He has won numerous awards for surgical skill and contributions to the field, including back-to-back awards from the Aesthetics and Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress, the Best Patient Enhancement Award at The Aesthetic Show and the Maverick Award at the Miami Cosmetic Surgery Meeting. He served as a jury member for the Aesthetic Awards at AMWC in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, in 2024 and 2025. He has lectured as faculty at national and international meetings on biostimulators, blepharoplasty and brow lifts, teaches the board review for facial plastic surgery certification, and has been featured in Modern Aesthetics and The Aesthetic Guide.