Session 24: The Art of Detail I: Enhancing Outcomes while Minimizing Risk in Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
Friday, February 21, 2025
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Moderator: Soheila Rostami, MD, FAACS
Co-Moderator: Emilio M. Justo, MD, FAACS
Soheila Rostami, MD, FAAO, FAACS, is the Medical Director and CEO of Sanctuary Cosmetic Center in McLean, Virginia. From her experience, Dr. Rostami is cognizant that there is a third dimension to a more youthful face. Her patients trust her to achieve this by strategically placing dermal fillers to replace lost volume, and injecting neurotoxins to soften lines, prevent wrinkles, and add lift. Dr. Rostami is a double board-certified oculofacial cosmetic plastic surgeon with nearly 25 years of experience turning back the clock on aging. She is much sought-after for her precise technique and skill-level in eyelid surgery and facelift. Dr. Rostami is a graduate of the Howard University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, where she was chief resident of ophthalmology. She completed her training for ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Maryland. Dr. Rostami holds board certifications with the American Board of Ophthalmology (FAAO) and serves on the Board of Trustees with the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS). Dr. Rostami is the former Section Chief of Ophthalmology at Reston Hospital Center, Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at George Washington University, Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor at the State University of New York, State College of Optometry, and Assistant Professor at Howard University Hospital-Ophthalmology. She has received numerous awards over the years, including Dean’s Honor Roll, Beta Kappa Chi Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Dr. Charles I. West Award, Trustee Scholarship, Member of AOA Medical Honor Society Gamma Chapter, and peer-voted Northern Virginia Top Doc. She is very involved in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, area communities and charities, with memberships to medical societies, chambers of commerce, and women in medicine. In addition, Dr. Rostami performs clinical research for leading technology companies in cosmetics and presents her work around the world.
Emilio M. Justo, MD, FAACS, is the Founder & Medical Director of the Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center. Dr. Justo graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School at age 23, and began his private practice at age 27. Dr. Justo is a renowned ophthalmologist and cosmetic surgeon, specializing in refractive cataract surgery and CO2 laser blepharoplasty, with nearly 50,000 procedures performed since 1989. As a Cuban refugee who emigrated to the United States at age three, Dr. Justo’s journey underscores the transformative power of patience, perseverance, and self-discipline. His August 2023 TEDxCherryCreekHS talk, “Delayed Gratification: Your Superpower to Success,” has amassed over 6.5 million views, making it the third most-viewed TEDx video globally in 2023. His bestselling book, “THE POWER OF PAUSE: Mastering Delayed Gratification for Success,” followed in June 2024 and became a #1 Amazon Bestseller. In February 2024, Dr. Justo delivered a second TEDx talk, “Unleashing the Drive Within: The OBSESSION Advantage to Unprecedented Success,” at TEDxWesternU, which has garnered over 2.5 million views. Married to Dr. Allison Ann Justo for over 20 years with three teenage children, Dr. Justo and his family enjoy traveling and exploring exotic destinations.