Programme leadership profile

Carey D. Nease — Programme Director

AACS Facial Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship

Nease Cosmetic Surgery · Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

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Carey D. Nease, MD

Programme Director

Photo: American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery — named fellowship director portrait

Nease Cosmetic Surgery

Carey D. Nease directs the Chattanooga facial cosmetic fellowship. His AACS biography describes teaching in facial rejuvenation and contributions to facial surgery journals and textbooks.

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Profile reviewed 20 Oct 2026

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Appointment evidence

Published role and affiliation

The official evidence identifies the leadership and affiliation listed below for AACS Facial Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship.

Leadership as published
Carey D. Nease — Programme Director
Evidence reviewed
20 Oct 2026
Affiliated training host
Nease Cosmetic Surgery

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Training context

Published programme focus

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Associated training route

Clinical fellowship

AACS Facial Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship

A facial cosmetic fellowship integrating patient evaluation, surgical planning, facial rejuvenation, laser technology and postoperative management in private practice.

Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Duration
12 months
Clinical participation
Supervised clinical and operative training described by the AACS programme profile
International applicants
US state medical licensing and AACS eligibility must be met; visa sponsorship is not confirmed
Funding
Discuss stipend, benefits and indemnity with the programme director
Application timing
15 May 2027 — AACS scheme application closing date for July 2028 / January 2029; confirm host participation and any post-match vacancy directly

Programme listed — intake not confirmed
Annual July start; some hosts also describe January starts. Individual vacancies are not confirmed

Eligibility, training and application

Eligibility

Current AACS facial fellowship eligibility and an unrestricted Tennessee medical licence are required.

Published training

  • Facelift and rhinoplasty
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Laser skin resurfacing
  • Neuromodulators and dermal fillers
  • Surgical planning and follow-up

Application route

Use the centralized AACS application and match agreement. The scheme's July 2027 / January 2028 match is complete; further applications go only to open programmes. Confirm vacancies with the AACS fellowship manager. This is a separate process from SF Match.

Published application documents

  • Centralized AACS application
  • Signed AACS Training Fellow Candidate Match Agreement
  • Three letters of recommendation; check the application for other required documents

Official society listing · Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026

Official sources

Source review: 20 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.

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