Director, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology
Ex-President Colorado Ear Nose & Throat Society
Board of Governors Region 8 Representative
Recognition & Awards
Speaker of Honor, University of Indiana
(2019)
104th Annual Anatomy & Histopathology of the Head and Neck
Speaker of Honor, European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
(2017)
Biostatistics Collaboration Award, University of Colorado
(2012)
Research Interests
I am currently designing a study to look at breathing outcomes of rhinoplasty in patients both with and without allergic rhinitis.
Teaching
Associate Professor
(2016)
School of Medicine,
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Publications
Winkler AA, Chabuz C, McIntosh CND, Lekakis G. The Need for Innovation in Rhinoplasty. Facial Plast Surg. 2022 Nov 15. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36379458
Winkler AA. Powered versus Cold Instruments in Rhinoplasty: A Perspective. Facial Plast Surg. 2022 Nov 15. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36379460
Winkler AA, Pham TT. Promising Implants in Rhinoplasty. Facial Plast Surg. 2022 Nov 15. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36379459
Düzer S, Susaman N and Winkler AA. Tonsillar Hypertrophy in Childhood. In Muluk and Arisoy (Eds.), Pediatric ENT Infections. Springer. 2021 ISBN 978-3-030-80690-3
Aytaç I, Cingi C and Winkler AA. Pediatric Rhinosinusitis. In Muluk and Arisoy (Eds.), Pediatric ENT Infections. Springer. 2021 ISBN 978-3-030-80690-3
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Related Postoperative Complications Following Rhinoplasty. Poster Presentation. Misch E and Winkler AA. European Rhinologic Society. 2021. Thessaloniki, Greece.
Gonzalez JR, Winkler AA. The Twisted Nose: What to Do When It's Not Straight. Facial Plast Surg. 2018 Jun;34(3):255-260. PubMed PMID: 29857335
Sokoya M, Gonzalez JR, Winkler AA. Effect of allergic rhinitis on nasal obstruction outcomes after functional open septorhinoplasty. Am J Otolaryngol. 2018 May - Jun;39(3):303-306. PubMed PMID: 29548513
Sokoya M, Eagles J, Okland T, Coughlin D, Dauber H, Greenlee C, Winkler AA. Patterns of facial trauma before and after legalization of marijuana in Denver, Colorado: A joint study between two Denver hospitals. Am J Emerg Med. 2018 May;36(5):780-783. PubMed PMID: 29031478
Cingi C, Bayar Muluk N, Winkler A, Thomas JR. Nasal Tip Grafts. J Craniofac Surg. 2018 Oct;29(7):1914-1921. PubMed PMID: 30234713
Sokoya M, Eagles J, Okland T, Coughlin D, Dauber H, Greenlee C, Winkler AA. Patterns of facial trauma before and after legalization of marijuana in Denver, Colorado: A joint study between two Denver hospitals. Am J Emerg Med. 2017 Oct 7. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 29031478
Sokoya M, Winkler AA. Reverse omega technique for single-stage ear lobule reconstruction. Ear Nose Throat J. 2016 Sep;95(9):372-4. PubMed PMID: 27657315
Ferril GR, Wudel JM, Winkler AA. Management of complications from alloplastic implants in rhinoplasty. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2013 Aug;21(4):372-8. PubMed PMID: 23838548
Winkler AA, Chabuz C, McIntosh CND, Lekakis G. The Need for Innovation in Rhinoplasty. Hellings P and Sclafani AP (Eds.), Elsevier. In press.
Winkler AA. Powered versus Cold Instruments in Rhinoplasty: A Perspective. Hellings P and Sclafani AP (Eds.), Elsevier. In press.
Winkler AA. Promising Implants in Rhinoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery. Hellings P and Sclafani AP (Eds.), Elsevier. In press.
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Board Certification
(2011)
Hair Restoration Surgery, International Certificate
(2009)
Conditions & Treatments
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Facial Plastics and Cosmetics
Wellness and Prevention
Surgery - Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Skin, Hair and Nails
Skin, Hair and Nails - Burns
Men's Health
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Surgery
Transgender Health
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Facial Paralysis
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Aging Face
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Deviated septum
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Facial Wrinkles
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Malformations of ear, nose, lip and palate
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Nasal deformities
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Nasal obstruction
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Prominent Ears
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Scars and Keloids
Clinical Interests
My interests include all Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic surgery of the Face and Neck Common cosmetic procedures that I perform are Rhinoplasty, Eyelid surgery, Brow surgery, and Facelift. I also perform reconstructive surgery following skin cancer removal, scar revision, cleft lip and palate repair and facial nerve paralysis treatments. I also specialize in nonsurgical treatments of the Face and Neck, including Botox, fillers, laser treatments, dermabrasion, steroid injection and more.
Care Philosophy
Looking natural is an essential component of beauty. My goal is to deliver satisfying results that appear both beautiful and perfectly natural.
Personal Interests
I enjoy the outdoors: hiking, climbing, bird-watching. I also enjoy raising my 3 children.
Volunteer Activities
I have been on numerous mission trips to Peru and Guatemala in the last several years to perform cleft lip and palate surgery. We are developing a program in Antigua, Guatemala to provide speech therapy, hearing evaluation and other ancillary treatments for those born with cleft lip or palate.
Public Speaking Yes
Lecturing is a major part of my career. I frequently provide formal educational lectures nationally and internationally. I have also performed live surgery in Europe to help teach other surgeons. Furthermore, I also enjoy participating in local educational events and outreach.
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
(2002)
Undergraduate Schools:
BS, University of Wisconsin–Madison (WI)
(1998)
Internships:
University of Maryland Program
(2003)
Residency Programs:
University of Maryland Program, Chief Resident, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (2007)
Fellowships:
Oregon Health & Science University, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
(2008)