Dr. Keith Ladner
By focusing exclusively on cosmetic facial procedures, Dr. Keith Ladner offers a level of expertise thatโs unmatched in the Rocky Mountain and Beverly Hills regions. Dr. Ladner, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Denver, CO and Beverly Hills, CA, completed advanced fellowship training under one of the worldโs leading facial plastic surgeons. He then taught facial plastic surgery residents before starting his cosmetic surgery practice in Denver, CO in 2011. Due to high demand for his services, Dr. Ladner expanded his surgical practice and opened his second location in Beverly Hills, CA in 2023. Dr. Ladner is proud to serve the people of Denver, Greenwood Village, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and other nearby communities in Colorado and California.
Education and Training
Dr. Ladner completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Washington, graduating summa cum laude with a bachelorโs degree in economics and being elected to Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest academic honor society in the U.S. He then returned to Colorado and earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver, CO. Dr. Ladner graduated with honors and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, the most prestigious honor society in the U.S. for medical students.
His advanced training included completing a residency in the Head & Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery program at the University of North Carolina. He then was 1 of only 37 surgeons in the country accepted into a facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship, training under world-renowned surgeon Dr. Edward Farrior, a past president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Ladner also served as faculty in the Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of South Florida.
Education and Training at a Glance
Farrior Facial Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center, Tampa, FL
University of South Florida Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Tampa, FL
American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Fellow
University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, Resident
University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
Department of Surgery, Intern
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, CO
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Alpha Omega Alpha
The University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Board Certifications
Dr. Ladner is certified by:
- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
Dr. Ladner is also an Expert Injector & Certified Galderma Trainer
Surgical Missions
Dr. Ladner is committed to using his skill and expertise to help in areas around the world where access to care is limited by participating in international missions to improve access to health care in underserved areas. He most recently has traveled to Haiti and Vietnam to perform craniofacial and reconstructive surgeries.
International Missions
- Ke Nou Haitian MissionโFond Parisien, Haiti
- Building People to Build a NationโHanoi, Vietnam
Additionally, Dr. Ladner speaks fluent Spanish due to time spent abroad in both Mexico and Spain and welcomes Spanish-speaking patients at his practices in Denver and Beverly Hills. He also speaks conversational Italian.
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- Phi Beta Kappa
Outdoor Enthusiast
As a Colorado native, Dr. Ladner enjoys spending as much time as possible outside, regardless of the season. Heโs an avid mountain climber and hiker, having scaled all Coloradoโs 58 fourteeners (mountain peaks with an elevation of at least 14,000 ft). He also enjoys heli-skiing, fly fishing, surfing, and travel. Dr. Ladner cherishes his time with his wife and three daughters.
Research & Presentations
Dr. Ladnerโs research has been extensively published, and he has enjoyed giving back to the educational community through a faculty appointment and multiple guest speaker opportunities.
Presentations
Ladner K. Safe filler injection techniques and relevant facial anatomy. Galderma Aesthetic Injection Network. Omaha, NE. May 3, 2019.
Ladner K. New Indications for Restylane Lyft. Galderma Aesthetic Injection Network. Denver, CO. August 23, 2018.
Ladner K, Farrior EH, Gonzalez M. A Comparison of motivational factors in cosmetic facial plastic surgery for North and South America. Annual AAFPRS Meeting. San Francisco, CA. Sept 10, 2011.
Ladner K. The aging face. University of Florida Department of OHNS Grand Rounds. Gainesville, FL. October 22, 2010.
Ladner K. Cutaneous malignancies in Asia. University of Hanoi Department of OHNS Grand Rounds. Hanoi, Vietnam. April 1, 2010
Ladner K. Cutaneous malignancies and their treatment. University of North Carolina Department of OHNS Grand Rounds. Chapel Hill, NC. March 17, 2010.
Ardeshirpour F, Ladner K, Bryson P, Shores C, Shockley W. The use of ultrasound in defining nasal fractures. Triological Southern Section Meeting. Naples, FL. January 11, 2008.
Research Publications
Ladner K, Farrior EH. Revision rhinoplasty: evaluating the patient and the problem. Advanced Aesthetic Rhinoplasty. 2013; Chapter 69
Farrior E, Ladner K. A retrospective review of the use of autologous platelet gels for rhytidectomy.
Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2012 Mar;14(2):83-4.
Ladner K, Farrior EH. Platelet gels and hemostasis in facial plastic surgery.
Facial Plastic Surgery. 2011;27(4):308-314.
Ardeshirpour F, Ladner KM, Shores CG, Shockley WW. A preliminary study of the use of ultrasound in defining nasal fractures: Criteria for a confident diagnosis. Ear Nose Throat J. 2013 Oct-Nov;92(10-11):508-12.
Ladner K, Shockley W. Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery resident teaching module: hair restoration. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2008
Carroll T, Ladner K, Meyers AD. Alternative surgical dissection techniques. Otolaryngology Clinics of North America. 2005 Apr; 38(2):397-411.
Community Service
- Ke Nou Haitian Mission- Fond Parisien, Haiti
- S.C.A.R.S.- Skin Cancer Assistance for Reconstructive Surgery โ Denver, CO
- Building People to Build a Nation โ Hanoi, Vietnam
- Stout Street Homeless Clinic โ Denver, CO
- Project Cure โ Denver, CO
- Denver Sky High Rotary Club Member- Denver, CO
- Colorado Womenโs Chamber of Commerce Corporate Sponsor- Denver CO
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian
Meet Dr. Ladner
If youโre looking for the best facial plastic surgeon in Colorado and California, consulting with Dr. Ladner should be high on your list. You can request a consultation using the online form or call our practice at (303) 253-7686 to schedule an appointment.