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Meet Dr. Kerolus Kerolus Facial Plastic Surgery

facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon

Dr. Julia Kerolus is a facial plastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the head and neck. She has dedicated training and special interest in sophisticated facial nerve reanimation surgery as well. She is also passionate about non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments that will enhance your results.

Her Mission

restoring and enhancing natural facial form and function

Dr. Kerolus is committed to giving each patient sensitive care while restoring and enhancing natural facial form and function. She is also dedicated to global patient care and has participated in various overseas outreach projects that provide surgical care to neglected groups. Her research is focused on the treatment of facial paralysis, quality improvement in patient care and worldwide healthcare delivery.

Dr Kerolus

Extensive Experience

Honors and Awards | Book Chapters | Community Service

Dr. Kerolus earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. She went on to complete a five-year residency program in head and neck surgery at the prestigious University of Illinois Hospital. She then sub-specialized in Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery and completed a fellowship in Beverly Hills with renowned facial plastic surgeons Dr. Paul Nassif and Dr. Babak Azizzadeh. Recently, Dr. Kerolus worked at the University of Illinois Division of Facial Plastic Surgery as the director of the Facial Nerve Center.

Honors and Awards

  • Chief Resident, University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • Lemel Otology Award
  • Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award
  • Sarah Morrison Research Grant

Book Chapters

  • Frisenda JL, Toriumi DM. “Ethnic Rhinoplasty.” In Janis, JE. Essentials of Aesthetic Surgery. New York, NY: Thieme, 2018
  • Frisenda JL, Nassif PS. The Aesthetic Brow and Forehead. In Flint PW, Cummings CW, editors. Cummings Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier/Saunders, 2018. In Press
  • Kerolus JL, Peng GL, Nassif PS. Upper Eyelid Rejuvenation. In Farhadieh R, Bulstrode N, Mehrara BJ, Cugno S, editors. Plastic Surgery: Principles and Practice. Elsevier, 2019. In Press

Community Service

  • Craniofacial Reconstruction Team Member, Global Smile Foundation, Hospital Leon Becerra—Guayaquil, Ecuador
  • Supervising surgeon, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Nordic Medical Center—Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Telesurgery facilitator, Black Lion Hospital, Addis Ababa University—Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Spanish Interpreter and Surgical Assistant, Medical Missions Foundation—Antigua, Guatemala
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities Volunteer

Schedule a Consultation

Taking care of yourself is about more than just annual check-ups and eating right. You also want to preserve your ability to look and feel your best. If you feel like you have an area that you want to improve through plastic surgery, schedule a consultation with Dr. Kerolus. She will make sure you find the right treatment for your best results.

1218 West Paces Ferry Road Northwest, Suite 108, Atlanta, GA 30327