In a city known for glamour, Dr. Rian Maercks sets himself apart by elevating natural beauty, not chasing trends. A board certified plastic surgeon with roots in fine art and philosophy, he built The Maercks Institute for patients seeking subtle, undetectable results. Today, more than 80% of his clientele travels from major global cities specifically for his natural “subtle but profound” aesthetic.
With locations on Miami’s Biscayne Bay and in East Hampton, Dr. Maercks blends Miami’s international energy with the Hamptons’ private, refined setting. He is recognized by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons as board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery; an essential standard for discerning patients.
Central to his work is his design philosophy, “Histiocentricity,” a tissue respecting approach that uses minimal dissection and tension free micro closure for results that preserve identity. This philosophy powers his signature MAERCKS Lift™, a composite deep plane facelift featuring his proprietary KEDGE Suspension™, which restores the face’s internal scaffolding rather than tightening skin. The outcome: a renewed, never “operated on” appearance…