The Facial Plastic Surgery Associates Fellowship Program

For decades, Facial Plastic Surgery Associates (FPSA) was home to a prestigious fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery led by internationally recognized facial plastic surgeon Dr. Russell Kridel.

The fellowship provided advanced, hands-on training for physicians who had completed residency training in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery or plastic surgery and were pursuing specialized expertise in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Following Dr. Kridel’s retirement in June 2026, the fellowship program concluded and is no longer accepting applications.

A Tradition of Education and Mentorship

Throughout his career, Dr. Kridel was deeply committed to advancing the field of facial plastic surgery through education, research, and mentorship.

Fellows at FPSA gained extensive experience in both cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery, including rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, facelift and neck lift surgery, facial rejuvenation, and complex nasal reconstruction. Training emphasized careful surgical planning, technical precision, patient safety, and achieving natural-appearing results.

Over the years, physicians traveled to Houston to train under Dr. Kridel before establishing careers and practices of their own. The fellowship became an important part of FPSA’s history and its contribution to the specialty of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

From Fellow to Facial Plastic Surgery Associates

Dr. Sean Delaney is part of that fellowship legacy.

After completing his residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at the University of Southern California, Dr. Delaney came to Houston for advanced fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery under Dr. Kridel.

He subsequently practiced in Southern California before returning to Houston and joining Facial Plastic Surgery Associates.

Today, Dr. Delaney carries forward FPSA’s longstanding focus on facial plastic surgery, with particular expertise in facelift and neck lift surgery, primary and revision rhinoplasty, brow lifting, and comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

His progression from FPSA fellow to practice owner represents a continuation of the mentorship, surgical education, and commitment to the specialty that helped define the practice for decades.

Continuing the FPSA Legacy

Although the fellowship program has concluded, its influence remains an important part of Facial Plastic Surgery Associates.

The principles emphasized through decades of fellowship training—including thoughtful surgical planning, technical excellence, innovation, patient safety, and natural-looking results—continue to shape the care provided at FPSA today.

We are grateful to Dr. Kridel for his many years of leadership, teaching, and contributions to facial plastic surgery and to the many fellows who have been part of the history of Facial Plastic Surgery Associates.