I had the opportunity to directly train under three past presidents of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery — Drs. Philip Langsdon, E. Gaylon McCollough, and Fred Fedok. Additionally, I directly trained under another legend in the field, Dr. John “Mac” Hodges. I remain close to each of these individuals as they each shaped me in different and lasting ways. In this digital era that we live in, I also consider a couple of other physicians to be mentors, though I have had limited in-person contact with them — Drs. Andrew Jacono and Mike Nayak. Their techniques have shaped many of the current techniques that I utilize in practice — particularly the extended deep plane facelift and deep plane neck lift.