Dr. Ben Talei, MD, FACS is a dual board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the Founder of Cupid Lips® and the Beverly Hills Center for Plastic & Laser Surgery. Recognized internationally for his expertise in facial rejuvenation, Dr. Talei specializes exclusively in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, neck, eyes, nose, and lips.
After graduating with honors from UCLA and earning his medical degree from UC San Diego, Dr. Talei completed his residency training at Columbia University, Cornell University, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, followed by two prestigious fellowships in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He pioneered the Deep Plane Upper Lip Lift, the technique behind the Cupid Lift®, and developed the AURALYFT®, his signature deep plane facelift designed to restore youthful facial anatomy with natural-looking results.
Dr. Talei is a respected educator and researcher whose work has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals, including Aesthetic Surgery Journal and Facial Plastic Surgery. He serves as an International Professor of Facial Plastic Surgery at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León in Monterrey, Mexico, where he trains surgeons from around the world in advanced facial rejuvenation techniques.
Known for combining surgical innovation with artistry, Dr. Talei has helped advance modern facial plastic surgery through his research, teaching, and specialized techniques. His expertise has been featured by national media outlets including E! News, NBC, FOX, and Inside Edition, and he continues to educate both patients and physicians on the latest advancements in facial aesthetics.