” HERE TO STAY ” 2006 TORONTO Munish Shandilya with Robert l Simon
Dr. Robert L. Simons, a pioneering facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by his family.
Dr. Simons was internationally recognized as one of the pioneers of modern facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. A gifted surgeon who specialized in rhinoplasty, he dedicated his career not only to advancing our specialty but also to educating future generations of physicians.
He was a founder and Past President (1985) of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), helping to establish the organization as the premier professional society for the specialty. Dr. Simons was also elected as the second President of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) in 1991, where he helped shape the foundation, vision, and standards that continue to define ABFPRS excellence today.
Throughout his career, his focus on meticulous and innovative techniques and natural outcomes led him to be a greatly respected teacher and highly desired lecturer throughout the world.
M Shandilya, S Bourke, A Shandilya – Facial Plastic Surgery, 2024 – thieme-connect.com
… A person aspiring for a rhinoplasty would always want to know what the chances are that they will be satisfied. rhinoplasty is increasing, and so are the expectations. It is important that we study rhinoplasty outcme measures and optimise results.
M Shandilya, S Bourke, A Shandilya – Facial Plastic Surgery, 2024 – thieme-connect.com
… in rhinoplasty aspirants in our practice. MPE is not easy to incorporate in every rhinoplasty … guidelines arising from our ongoing experience to help management of BDD in rhinoplasty.
M Shandilya, C Den Herder, SCR Dennis… – Facial Plastic …, 2007 – thieme-connect.com Nasal septal surgery and rhinoplasty are controversial in children. Traditionally, an attitude of restraint has been employed by most surgeons till an empirical age of 16 to 18 years.