Michael Somenek

Michael T. Somenek born 1980 is an American facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in Washington, D.C. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. He is a faculty member in the Department of Surgery at George Washington University and co-founder of Somenek+Pittman MD, a plastic surgery practice with offices in Washington, D.C. and New York City. Somenek has contributed extensively to the peer-reviewed literature on facial rejuvenation, gender-affirming facial surgery, and minimally invasive aesthetics, and has served as guest editor of Facial Plastic Surgery.

Education and training

Somenek received a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology from the University of Miami. He earned his M.D. from Rush Medical College at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago in 2006, where he subsequently completed a five-year residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery (2006–2011).

He then completed a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago (2011–2012) under the supervision of Dr. J. Regan Thomas, a past president of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Dr. Dean Toriumi, a specialist in rhinoplasty.

Career

Following his fellowship, Somenek established a clinical practice in Washington, D.C. In 2018, he co-founded Somenek+Pittman MD – Advanced Plastic Surgery with plastic surgeon Dr. Troy A. Pittman. The practice is located in the West End neighborhood of Washington, D.C., with an additional office in Manhattan, New York City.

Somenek holds a faculty appointment in the Department of Surgery at George Washington University. He is affiliated with George Washington University Hospital and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

His clinical specialties include deep-plane facelifts, rhinoplasty (including complex revision cases), eyelid surgery, and minimally invasive facial rejuvenation. He has lectured on these topics at national and international meetings.

Academic contributions

Peer-reviewed publications

Somenek has authored and co-authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. Selected publications include:

• Somenek M, Thomas JR. "Scar Revision Review." Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. 2012.

• Somenek M. "Gender-Related Facial Analysis." Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. 2019.

• Somenek M. "Exploring Facial Gender Affirmation Surgery." Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. 27(2). 2019.

• Somenek M, Pittman T, et al. "A Multi-Site, Single-Blinded, Prospective Pilot Clinical Trial for Non-Invasive Reduction of the Abdomen and Flanks Using a Monopolar 2 MHz Radiofrequency Device." Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. 53(3):337–343. 2021.

• Schlessinger J, Somenek M, et al. "AbobotulinumtoxinA Treatment of Glabellar Lines Using a New Reconstitution and Injection Volume: Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Data." Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 20(9):988–995. 2021.

• Proffer S, Somenek M, et al. "Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Platelet Exosomes for Skin Rejuvenation: Six Week Results." Aesthetic Surgery Journal. sjac149. 2022.

• Somenek M. "Minimally Invasive Male Facial Rejuvenation: Energy-Based Devices." Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. 32(3):437–445. August 2024. doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2024.03.001 PMID 38937001

• Somenek M. "Hyperdilute Calcium Hydroxylapatite for the Treatment of Perioral Rhytids: A Pilot Study." Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. 2024.

• Hennessy K, Dayan S, Somenek M, et al. "Aesthetic Considerations for Treating Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Patients: A Review and Our Experience." Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. 17(5):34–39. May 2024.

• Martschin C, Bahhady R, Li J, Somenek M, et al. "Development and Validation of a Novel Holistic Skin Quality Assessment Scale." Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. October 2024.

• Nikolis A, Enright KM, Fabi SG, Somenek M, et al. "Consensus Statements on Managing Aesthetic Needs in Prescription Medication-Driven Weight Loss Patients: An International, Multidisciplinary Delphi Study." Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. April 2025.

• Lorenc ZP, Somenek M, et al. "A Multicenter, Open-Label Study of Combined Poly-L-Lactic Acid and Hyaluronic Midface Filler Regimen Enhances Facial Harmony and Skin Quality in GLP-1 Medication Users." Aesthetic Surgery Journal. November 2025.

Guest editorships

Somenek has served as guest editor of two issues of Facial Plastic Surgery, published by Thieme:

• Gender-Related Facial Analysis, Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, 2019.

• Male Facial Rejuvenation, Facial Plastic Surgery (Thieme), Vol. 42, Issue 2, April 2026.

Professional memberships

• Member, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)
• Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
• Advisory Board Member, AEDIT

Recognition

Somenek has received recognition from several independent medical rating organizations:

• Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2023 and 2024

References

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