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From OMS to Cosmetic Surgery: Finding Success, with Dr. Jon Perenack

July 27, 2026 • Grant Stucki - oral and maxillofacial surgeon • Episode 374

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What does it take to carve out a career that’s both technically demanding and personally fulfilling? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki sits down with Dr. Jon Perenack to discuss the path that led him from oral and maxillofacial surgery training in Canada and Louisiana to building one of the country’s leading facial cosmetic surgery practices. Dr. Perenack talks about the mentors who shaped his career, how unexpected events created new opportunities, and why he ultimately chose to leave academia for private practice. He shares his philosophy on surgical excellence, the importance of continuous learning, and what it takes to build a successful cosmetic practice. Finally, Dr. Perenack explains how creativity, teaching, and family have helped build his life both inside and outside the operating room. Tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

Find out how Dr. Perenack’s training and fellowship led him into facial cosmetic surgery.
Hear how Hurricane Katrina unexpectedly changed the course of his career.
Dr. Perenack offers advice for OMS residents interested in cosmetic surgery.
Explore why facial cosmetic surgery creates a unique patient experience.
Discover which habits Dr. Perenack thinks every OMS surgeon should practice.
How loupes, ergonomics, and the right equipment can benefit your surgical career.
Learn where early-career cosmetic surgeons can gain career experience.
He shares how painting and creativity influence life outside the operating room.
The one surgical instrument Dr. Perenack says transformed his practice.
His advice on family, perspective, and making the most of time with your children.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Jon Perenack – https://www.drperenack.com/

Dr. Jon Perenack on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjonperenack

Dr. Jon Perenack on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/drjonperenack

Before and After Gallery: Dr. Jon Perenack – https://www.drperenack.com/before-after-galleries

Williamson Cosmetic Center & Perenack Aesthetic Surgery – https://www.williamsoncosmeticcenter.com/

The LigaSure™ – https://www.medtronic.com/en-us/healthcare-professionals/products/surgical-energy/vessel-sealing/ligasure-technology.html

BALANCE ADVANCE Microsurgery Chair – https://www.brumaba.com/operating-chairs/operation-and-microsurgery-chair-balance-advance/

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) – https://aaoms.org/

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) – https://cosmeticsurgery.org/

Your Friends & Neighbors – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30459041/

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059