Dr. Ahn has pursued academic interests since working in an organic chemistry lab at the National Cancer Institute after his freshman year at Harvard. He continues these efforts through scientific publications and invited speaking engagements. Dr. Ahn is a clinical faculty member at the Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary (a Harvard hospital) and the UMass Memorial Medical Center.

Media Coverage - Press Releases - Speaking Engagements
Testimonials - Academic Interests/Publications

Scientific Journal and Book Chapter Publications:  

1. Ahn, MS, Seeley BM, Denton AB, Maas CS. (2006) Effect of homeopathic Arnica montana on bruising in face-lifts: results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled cllinical trial. Arch Facial Plast Surg. Jan-Feb;8(1):54-9.
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2. Ahn, Min S. "Hair Restoration." Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Ed. Anil K. Lalwani. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2004. pgs-979-983.
   
   
3. Ahn, MS, Maas CS and Monhian N (2003) A Novel, Conformable, Rapidly Setting Nasal Splint Material: Results of a Prospective Study. Arch Facial Plast Surg 5: 189-192. 
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4. Ahn, MS, et al. (2000)  Softform for Facial Rejuvenation in Facial Rejuvenation: From Chemical Peels to Laser Resurfacing: Ed Carniol Paul J. Wiley-Liss.
   
   
5. Ahn MS, Kabaker SS (2000)  Facelifting complications. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, Rejuvenation of the lower face and neck  May.,8(2):211-221
   
   
6. Ahn MS, Maas CS (2000)  Temporal browlift using Botulinum Toxin-A. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Apr., 105(3): 1129-1135
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7. Ahn MS, Monhian N, Maas CS (1998)  Soft Tissue Augmentation. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, Advances in Facial Contouring and Implants Feb.,7(1):35-43
   
   
8. Ahn MS, Jackler RK.  (1997) Exophytic brain tumors mimicking primary lesions of the cerebellopontine angle. Laryngoscope  Apr., 107(4): 466-471
   
   
9. Ahn MS, Jackler RK, Lustig LR. (1996)  The early history of the neurofibromatoses:  evolution of the concept of Neurofibromatosis type 2.  Arch Otol.  Nov., 122(11): 1240-1249
   
   
10. Robinson MK, Ahn MS, Rounds JD, Cook JA, Jacobs DO, Wilmore DW (1992) Parenteral glutathione monoester enhances tissue antioxidant stores. J. Parenteral Enteral Nutrition. Sept-Oct.: 16(6): 413-418.
    
    
11. Mitchell JB,…Ahn MS, Hahn SM, Gamson J, Russo A. (1991) Inhibition of oxygen-dependent radiation-induced damage by the nitroxide superoxide dismutase mimic, tempol. Arch Biochem Biophys. Aug. 15:289(1): 62-70.
    
    
12. Mitchell JB, Samuni A, Krishna MC, deGraff W, Ahn M, Samuni U, Russo A. (1990) Biologically active metal-independent superoxide dismutase mimics. Biochemistry. Mar. 20:29(11): 2802-2807

Presentations:

1.  Asian Blepharoplasty. The Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.  Los Angeles, CA (2005)
   
   
2. A Novel, Conformable, Rapidly Setting, Nasal Splint Material: Results of a Prospective Study.  The Combined Otolaryngologic Spring Meeting. Palm Desert, CA (2001)
   
   
3. Botulinum Neurotoxins.  The Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.  Washington, DC (2000)
   
   
4. Management of the crooked nose.  The Thirteenth Annual Symposium on the Latest Advances in cosmetic Surgery of the Face.  Newport Beach, CA (1999)
   
   
5. Pharmacologic browlift using Botulinum Toxin-A.  The Seventh Annual International Symposium of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Orlando, FL (1998)
   
   
6. Photodocumentation in nasal and facial surgery.  The Fifth Annual Winter Symposium on Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery.  Snowmass, CO (1998)
   
   
7. Temporal lobe injury after routine mastoid surgery. UCSF Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds.  San Francisco, CA (1998)
   
   
8. Exophytic brain tumors mimicking primary lesions of the cerebellopontine angle. The Western Section Meeting of the American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological.  Santa Monica, CA (1996)
   
   
9. The early history of the neurofibromatoses: evolution of the concept of NF-2. The International Society for the History of Otolaryngology at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.   Minneapolis, MN (1993)