Meet The Surgeons
Our double board-certified facial plastic surgeons specialize exclusively in the face, neck, and hair, combining advanced surgical skill with an artistic eye for natural results. With decades of experience and thousands of procedures performed, Dr. Thompson and Dr. Henstrom, are trusted across Utah for delivering personalized care and exceptional skill with natural results that never look overdone. Additionally, both Dr. Thompson and Dr. Manning are ISHRS Fellowship Trained in Hair Restoration Surgery, reinforcing their advanced expertise in hair transplant surgical procedures.
Double-Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon and Founder of Utah Facial Plastics
Dr. Scott Thompson
Double-Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Doug Henstrom
Dr. Scott K. Thompson
Dr. Scott K. Thompson is a double-board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and the founder of Utah Facial Plastics, one of the country’s premier destinations for facial rejuvenation and aesthetic surgery. Considered by many to be one of Utah’s leading facelift surgeons, Dr. Thompson has built a highly specialized practice devoted exclusively to facial rejuvenation and reconstruction of the face, head, and neck.
Known for his meticulous surgical technique, artistic eye, and attention to detail, he performs facial rejuvenation procedures on a daily basis and has become a highly sought-after facial plastic surgeon across the country. Specializing in deep plane facelift and neck lift surgery, Dr. Thompson is recognized for his ability to restore youthful facial contours while preserving natural expression and facial identity. Patients frequently seek him out after seeing facelift results that appear too tight, artificial, or overdone, drawn instead to his reputation for elegant, natural results that highlight patient’s natural beauty.
His practice maintains a prestigious national reputation, with a high volume of patients referred by former clients, surgeons, and nurses who trust Dr. Thompson with their own friends and family. He is also sought after for revision facelift procedures and more complex facial rejuvenation cases that require advanced surgical expertise and an artistic approach.
What truly sets Dr. Thompson apart is the trust he has built with his patients. He is frequently praised for his honesty, calm demeanor, and ability to help patients feel comfortable and cared for throughout every step of their journey. Patients consistently describe their results as life-changing, not because they look different, but because they look like the best version of themselves. His reputation for creating beautiful neck definition, natural facial harmony, and long-lasting rejuvenation has led many patients to travel long distances specifically to be under his care.
Unlike surgeons who divide their practices among many areas of cosmetic surgery, Dr. Thompson’s practice is devoted exclusively to the face, head, and neck. This highly specialized focus, combined with more than 25 years of experience and advanced fellowship training in facial plastic surgery, has positioned him as a leader in facial aesthetics and hair restoration.
In addition to facelift and neck lift surgery, Dr. Thompson specializes in rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facial reconstruction, and hair restoration. His background in fine arts further enhances his ability to combine technical precision with artistry, an approach that is reflected in the natural, balanced results he is known for.
Beyond his local surgical practice, Dr. Thompson is deeply committed to humanitarian work and has donated his time caring for thousands of underserved patients in Ecuador, Guatemala, Vietnam, and Peru over the last 20 years. He spends 4 to 5 weeks each year performing life-changing surgical procedures on these patients and is grateful to his patients for helping to make this possible. He also serves as an educator and mentor on these missions, training and teaching medical students, residents, and young surgeons. This commitment to service reflects the compassion and purpose that continue to shape both his practice and patient care philosophy.
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Dr. Thompson's Board Certifications, Honors and Awards
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- International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
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- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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- American College of Surgeons
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- Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society
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- American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Research Award, 1st Place
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- Paul Harrington Outstanding Clinical Paper Award
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- John D. Norante Outstanding Research Award
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- Commendation for Outstanding Academic Performance, University of Rochester School of Medicine
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- 2014 Frist Humanitarian Award from Lakeview Hospital
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- Castle Connolly Top Doctor: '19, '20, '21, '22, '23, '24, '25
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- Best of State "Best Cosmetic Surgery Office": '23, '25, '26
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- Best of State "Best Medical Spa": '23, '25, '26
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- Best Of SLC "Best Plastic Surgery Office": '19, '20, '22, '23, '24, '25, '26
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- Best Of SLC "Best Medical Spa": '23, '24, '25
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- Best of Northern Utah "Cosmetic Surgery Center and Med Spa": '20, '21, '22, '23, '24, '25
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- Best of Davis County, UT for Cosmetic Surgery: '25, '26
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- Best of Davis County, UT for Customer Service: 2026
Dr. Thompson's Educational Background
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- Fellowship Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Vito C. Quatela, University of Rochester School of Medicine
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- Chief Resident Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Strong Memorial Hospital and affiliated university hospitals, Rochester, New York
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- Residency Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Strong Memorial Hospital and affiliated university hospitals, Rochester, New York
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- Internship General Surgery, Strong Memorial Hospital and affiliated university hospitals, Rochester, New York
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- Medical School University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, New York
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- Undergraduate Premedical Education and Bachelor of Arts, Piano Performance, Utah State University, Logan, Utah
Dr. Douglas K. Henstrom
Dr. Douglas Henstrom is an established facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and head and neck surgeon (otolaryngology). Dr. Henstrom joined Utah Facial Plastics in early 2017 after careful selection by Dr. Thompson based on his impressive credentials, experience and surgical results. Dr. Thompson has also had the pleasure of working with him on a number of medical missions in previous years and has witnessed his work first-hand.
Dr. Henstrom believes "plastic surgery should not look or feel plastic," and provides natural-looking results, which is what all providers at Utah Facial Plastics are known across the country for.
Prior to joining Utah Facial Plastics, Dr. Douglas Henstrom was considered one of Iowa's best-trained Facial Plastic surgeons. He first developed a love and passion for plastic and reconstructive surgery while working with his father-in-law, the late Dr. Blayne Hirsche of Provo. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in 1999, where he also earned academic all-conference awards as a member of the football team, he then completed medical school at the University of Iowa. He continued his training by specializing in Head and Neck surgery at the Mayo Clinic and was subsequently selected for a highly competitive two-year fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery at Harvard through the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, where he refined the necessary skills to become a leader in his field. He continued his efforts in research and clinical teaching at the University of Iowa and has published multiple articles and textbook chapters in the field of plastic surgery.
For the last 5 1/2 years, he has been the director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery in the Otolaryngology department at the University of Iowa, perennially one of the top programs in the country. There he had the responsibilities of a busy clinical practice, as well as the education and training of the next generation of physicians. During this time he has taught and trained over 30 residents and fellows in the art and science of facial surgery. Dr. Henstrom excels at teaching and has even provided lectures to the BYU pre-med students about how to get into medical school.
With your face as your identity, Dr. Henstrom fully believes in the importance of choosing a facial specialist who can provide results that come without any telltale signs of surgery. His philosophy is simply about making patients feel happy and good about themselves. This is accomplished through a comprehensive approach utilizing surgical procedures, injectables, resurfacing techniques, and skincare to help patients look and feel their best. Dr. Henstrom listens with genuine concern to identify areas of improvement, provides education on the array of options available, and performs treatments and procedures with meticulous care. He aims to carry on the legacy of professionalism and perfection left to him by Dr. Blayne Hirsche.
Dr. Henstrom continues to participate in annual surgical mission trips treating children with congenital deformities with the H.U.G.S. foundation. Dr. Henstrom is moving home to Utah with his wife and six children. He is an avid supporter of BYU athletics, loves the outdoors, skiing, traveling, working on bonsai trees, and most of all being with his kids.
When considering a physician for your face, trust your face to a facial plastic surgeon. Trust your face to Dr. Henstrom.
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Dr. Henstrom's Board Certifications, Honors and Awards
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- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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- Fellow, American College of Surgeons July 2013
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- Castle Connolly Top Doctor: '14, '15 ,'16, '17', '18', '19, '20, '21, '22, '23, '24, '25
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- Best of State "Best Cosmetic Surgery Office": '23, '25, '26
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- Best of State "Best Medical Spa": '23, '25, '26
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- Best Of SLC "Best Plastic Surgery Office": '19, '20, '22, '23, '24, '25, '26
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- Best Of SLC "Best Medical Spa": '23, '24, '25
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- Best of Northern Utah "Cosmetic Surgery Center and Med Spa": '20, '21, '22, '23, '24, '25
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- Best of Davis County, UT for Cosmetic Surgery: '25, '26
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- Best of Davis County, UT for Customer Service: 2026
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- Reed Smoot Outstanding Utah Valley Citizen Award, 1992
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- AFIRM All Hands Conference Oral Presentation Awards Craniofacial Reconstruction (2nd Place); Replacement Skeletal Muscle for Craniomaxillofacial Reconstruction
- AFIRM All Hands Conference Oral Presentation Awards Craniofacial Reconstruction (2nd Place); Replacement Skeletal Muscle for Craniomaxillofacial Reconstruction
Dr. Henstrom's Educational Background
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- Fellowship Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, William W. Montgomery Fellow, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA (2009-2011)
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- Residency Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN (2004-2009)
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- Medical School University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA (2000-2004)
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- Undergraduate Premedical Education and Bachelor of Science, Exercise Physiology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Dr. James P. Manning
Dr. James P. Manning is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and one of Utah’s leading experts in facial aesthetics and facial rejuvenation. He is board certified in both Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, reflecting his extensive surgical training and commitment to delivering exceptional, natural-looking results.
Dr. Manning completed a highly competitive fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery under Dr. Vito Quatela, former president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). His precision, artistic approach, and dedication to excellence have earned him recognition as one of Utah’s most trusted facial plastic surgeons.
After receiving his bachelor’s degree cum laude from Brigham Young University–Idaho in 2011, Dr. Manning earned his M.D. from the University of Washington in 2016. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Rochester.
Dr. Manning’s surgical specialties include rhinoplasty, facelift, brow lift and eyelid surgery, chin augmentation, fat grafting, lip lift, forehead reduction, otoplasty, scar revision, and deep neck contouring—a procedure especially beneficial for younger patients seeking enhanced neck and jawline definition. He is also an expert hair transplant surgeon with extensive experience in primary and revision hair transplantation, as well as eyebrow and beard transplantation.
He believes that surgical and non-surgical treatments work together to restore and maintain a youthful appearance, and he is extensively trained in injectables, laser resurfacing, and lip augmentation.
Dr. Manning has found deep fulfillment participating in medical missions, treating children with congenital malformations in Ecuador. As a fluent Spanish speaker, he values forming meaningful connections with patients and is honored to serve the Latino community throughout the Salt Lake region.