History
From a surgical training program to a national platform.
The Story of RE•LIFT® · 2:21
1996
The first multimedia surgical training programDr. Summers creates the first multimedia surgical training program to be placed in the National Library of Medicine, and begins developing minimally invasive facelift techniques.
1998
Permanent internal supportThe first minimally invasive facelift using permanent sutures.
2000
Board certificationDr. Summers is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
2002
The One Hour FaceliftThe first long-lasting facial rejuvenation procedure performed under local anesthesia.
2012
Ten-year resultsTen-year patient follow-ups validate the durability of the technique.
2021
The Aesthetic InstituteA headquarters for training, clinical studies and manufacturing opens in Millersville, Maryland.
2023
ReLiftMD™ VenturesThe company is formed after more than 2,000 ReLift® procedures.
2024
BioActive ScaffoldingPolymorphic scaffolding research with North Carolina State University and Clemson University.
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