Dr. R. Brannon Claytor, a double board-certified plastic surgeon in Philadelphia and Chief of Plastic Surgery for Main Line Health, has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2026. The distinction continues a record of recognition that Dr. Claytor has maintained with Castle Connolly since 2017, placing him among an elite tier of physicians whose peers have repeatedly identified them as exemplars of clinical excellence and patient care.
The Castle Connolly Top Doctor selection process is among the most rigorous peer evaluations in American medicine. Physicians are nominated by fellow doctors and subsequently vetted by a physician-led research team at Castle Connolly. The evaluation encompasses credentials, education, hospital affiliations, professional achievements, and sustained commitment to patient outcomes. In 2026, fewer than seven percent of physicians nominated nationally received the designation, a threshold that has remained consistent with prior years and underscores the selectivity of the honor.
“Receiving this recognition again is a genuine honor, and one I do not take lightly,” said Dr. Claytor. “It reflects the trust my patients place in us every day, and the commitment of everyone at Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery to delivering thoughtful, evidence-based care. I am grateful to my colleagues for this continued acknowledgment.”
Dr. Claytor serves as Medical Director of Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, where he specializes in facial rejuvenation and body contouring procedures. He is widely recognized for his expertise in the deep plane facelift technique, including advanced neck contouring and submandibular management techniques, as well as drain-free tummy tuck and high-definition abdominoplasty approaches. He also developed the LaMiNa technique, a regenerative facial rejuvenation protocol combining CO2 laser resurfacing, microneedling, and nanofat grafting to address perioral lines and improve overall skin quality; the LaMiNa approach has drawn attention from peers and national media alike.
His contributions to plastic surgery extend well beyond the operating room. In February 2026, Dr. Claytor presented peer-reviewed research on venous thromboembolism prevention in body contouring surgery at the 18th annual American-Brazilian Aesthetic Meeting in Park City, Utah. The study, published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum, examined outcomes across 333 patients and introduced a structured, evidence-based prophylaxis protocol that demonstrated low VTE incidence without increased rates of bleeding or wound complications. He has also published research in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery–Global Open examining the safety of performing deep plane facelift procedures with local anesthesia.
“The science of aesthetic surgery continues to advance, and I believe that contributing to that body of knowledge is part of what it means to be a responsible surgeon," Dr. Claytor said. "Whether in the operating room, in research, or at international meetings, the goal is always the same: better, safer outcomes for patients.”
Dr. Claytor is a member of The Aesthetic Society and has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Philadelphia Magazine and Main Line Today for multiple consecutive years. He has presented at meetings of The Aesthetic Society and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and his work has been featured in publications including Allure and New Beauty. His practice operates out of an AAAHC accredited surgical facility and serves patients throughout the Philadelphia Main Line region.
Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery is located at 135 S Bryn Mawr Ave, Suite 300, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. For more information or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Claytor, visit their website or call 610-527-4833.
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For more information about Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery, contact the company here:
Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery
Dr. R. Brannon Claytor
(610) 527-4833
info@cnplasticsurgery.com
135 S Bryn Mawr Ave Suite 300, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
