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Dr. Rian A. Maercks, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Miami, Florida

Dr. Rian A. Maercks, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Miami, Florida
NPI: 1295946598· License: ME103392 (FL) verify

22+ years of experience · self-reported

Industry payments (2024): $496 across 8 payments (what this means)
4.75(175 ratings)

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In Dr. Rian A. Maercks's own words

How Dr. Rian A. Maercks describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • I don't think it's really fair to say deep plane facelifts are obsolete because I consider what I do to be deep plane, in my opinion, the best way with my experience
  • I still think it's better to move the structure, the roots of the deep plane, rather than take it all apart and tighten different layers

Specialization

  • Dr. Rian A. Maercks believes that his performance of a facelift would be mediocre.
  • Dr. Rian A. Maercks has not performed a facelift in approximately eight years.
  • Specializes in natural facelift revision

Technique

  • When I lift up, I take the ligaments, part of the deep plane and secure them up and then contour the SMAS after the ligaments are holding everything
  • So we're going to do kind of like a microlift technique of the eye and lift that back into the bone and make it sharper there
  • Dr. Rian A. Maercks utilizes a deep plane approach to support facial structures, aiming to tighten and define the jawline.

Training & credentials

  • Dr. Rian A. Maercks is a busy, established plastic surgeon.

Recovery guidance

  • Dr. Rian A. Maercks's patients show significant results very quickly, often within a day, and these results are expected to improve infinitely over time.

Safety

  • And when something goes wrong, if something goes wrong, I'm there to fix it and take more time

Results

  • It changes the shape of the cheek in this beautiful heart-shaped way. And again, that's something we couldn't do until we were doing these deeper layer modifications

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About

Dr. Rian A. Maercks is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Miami, Florida, specializing in aesthetic, craniofacial, and reconstructive plastic surgery. He is designated as a Natural Facelift Revision Center of Excellence and is an expert in awake deep plane procedures. Dr. Maercks adheres to the "Structure Over Stretch™" philosophy, which involves understanding and addressing retaining ligaments, the midface, and the distribution of volume. He believes direct ligamentous suspension is the most effective method for midface restoration. Through proprietary procedures like the MAERCKS Lift™ with KEDGE Suspension™, he directly identifies, releases, and preserves retaining ligaments, using the deep ligamentous framework to carry the structural load. In revision surgery, Dr. Maercks aims to reverse the "tight laterally, loose centrally" outcome, making loose areas tight and unnaturally tight areas loose. His goal for rejuvenation is not to give someone a new identity, but to allow the external face to better reflect the internal person, helping patients recognize themselves again by preserving their identity and restoring structure, yielding "Subtle but Profound™" results. The Maercks Institute emphasizes patient trust and transparency regarding surgeon training.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

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Botox For Migraines

$2,500

Above typicalTypical nationally: $428–$725 (median $500, 11 reports) compare ↗

Tummy Tuck

$17,000

Above typicalTypical in Miami: $4,500–$8,843 (median $5,707, 36 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Rian A. Maercks

Sourced directly from Dr. Rian A. Maercks's social posts and replies.

What common issues does Dr. Maercks observe in facelift revision patients?
Dr. Maercks frequently observes a pattern in revision surgery where patients are tight laterally and loose centrally after previous facelifts.
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What are the potential drawbacks of strong tension in a facelift?
Strong tension toward the ears in a facelift can create a 'swept' appearance, leaving the midface unsupported and descended.
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What are immediate post-operative expectations for swelling after a MAERCKS Lift™ revision?
Swelling, particularly around the eyes, is obvious at 15 hours post-surgery.
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Are structural changes visible immediately after a MAERCKS Lift™ revision?
Yes, structural changes from the surgery are visible even underneath immediate post-operative swelling.
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What are the expected aesthetic outcomes of Dr. Maercks' facelift revision?
Expected outcomes include midface volume restored upward, a long and clean jawline, release of lateral sweep from previous facelifts, soft brow support, lower eyelid and canthus support, and the central face no longer being pulled downward.
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What is the recovery timeline for the MAERCKS Trifecta™ procedure?
Patients are still swollen and healing at 15 days post-procedure, and results will continue evolving for months.
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How does the MAERCKS Trifecta™ procedure achieve its results?
The MAERCKS Trifecta™ procedure repositions heavy lower facial volume, reveals the jawline and neck, restores midface support, and can transform the face shape from a rectangle to a heart shape.
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What is Dr. Maercks' philosophy on transparency and patient education when choosing a surgeon?
Dr. Maercks advocates for transparency, believing patients deserve to know their surgeon's residency, board certification, and post-residency training. He emphasizes that the concern is not where a surgeon started, but accurately representing their training, especially given that The Maercks Institute routinely encounters revision patients who were misled about their previous surgeon's expertise. He encourages patients to evaluate anatomy, results, and arguments from different perspectives before deciding.
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What is Dr. Maercks' view on modern deep plane facelifts and the MAERCKS Lift™ with KEDGE Suspension™?
Dr. Maercks believes that what many surgeons call a 'deep plane facelift' may be obsolete if the result still depends primarily on lateral SMAS tension. He challenges the paradigm of simply entering the deep plane and pulling aggressively. In The MAERCKS Lift™ with KEDGE Suspension™, he directly identifies, releases, and preserves retaining ligaments, using this deep ligamentous framework to carry the principal structural load. The philosophy is to 'restore the roots first,' ensuring the deep plane truly carries the restoration, rather than relying on lateral pull.
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What factors influence recovery in plastic surgery?
Dr. Maercks emphasizes that timing is an important factor in plastic surgery and recovery, and that happiness contributes to the healing process.
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Technologies & brands Dr. Rian A. Maercks mentions

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Patient Experience

Dr. Rian A. Maercks Review Summary

4.5
Dr. Maercks has consistently excellent ratings across various platforms. He averages a 4.5 out of 5 stars, reflecting positive patient experiences and satisfaction with his services.

Ratings from Other Platforms

m.yelp.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 65 reviews

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health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 538 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 91 reviews

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sharecare.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 91 reviews

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Google Reviews

4 out of 5

Based on 92 reviews

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Dr. Rian A. Maercks, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Miami, Florida

Main Office

3050 Biscayne Blvd PH 1, Miami, Florida

(305) 328-8256

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$496

Payments

8

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Rian A. Maercks received $496 across 8 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

3050 Biscayne Blvd PH 1

Miami, Florida 33137

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Office Information

Phone: (305) 328-8256

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Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

3050 Biscayne Blvd PH 1, Miami, Florida 33137

(138 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Asps Board-certified Plastic Surgeon
American Board-certified Plastic Surgeon
Board Certified By The American Board Of Plastic Surgery®
Abps Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Rian A. Maercks online?
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Does Dr. Rian A. Maercks offer telehealth?
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What do patients have to say about Dr. Rian A. Maercks?
Patients rave about Dr. Maercks' skills and the positive impact he's had on their lives. Reviews frequently mention natural-looking results, quick recovery times, professionalism, and a caring approach. Patients undergoing facelifts, breast implant revisions, and tummy tucks express high satisfaction. Even those seeking migraine botox treatment praise his effectiveness.
What areas of care does Dr. Rian A. Maercks cater to?
Dr. Maercks' areas of care include aesthetic, craniofacial, and reconstructive plastic surgery. He performs a wide range of procedures, including facelifts (including deep plane facelifts), breast augmentations, breast implant revisions, breast lifts (with and without implants), tummy tucks, and Botox for migraines. He also specializes in breast reconstruction and other body contouring procedures. Dr. Maercks is an expert in awake deep plane procedures. His practice adheres to the 'Structure Over Stretch™' philosophy, which involves understanding and addressing retaining ligaments, the midface, and the distribution of volume. He believes direct ligamentous suspension is the most effective method for midface restoration. In revision surgery, Dr. Maercks aims to reverse the mechanics that lead to a 'tight laterally, loose centrally' outcome, making areas that were loose tight, and areas that were unnaturally tight loose. His philosophy for rejuvenation is not to give someone a new identity, but to allow the external face to better reflect the internal person, helping patients recognize themselves again by preserving their identity and restoring the structure that allows their true self to shine through, yielding 'Subtle but Profound™' results. The Maercks Institute considers patient trust to be a very important aspect of their practice.