Our Team

The Facial Paralysis Institute Team

Multidisciplinary Team Approach

The most important treatment objective for individuals with facial paralysis is prevention of unwanted eye complications, recontruction of facial movement, restoration of a dynamic smile, and improvement of facial aesthetics. At the Institute for Facial Paralysis, Dr. Azizzadeh and his team of facial plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, neuro-otologists, neurosurgeons, head & neck surgeons, ophthalmologists and physical therapists utilize a systematic approach to reach these objectives. Each patient will be initially consulted by Dr. Azizzadeh who will then utilize different members of the team to obtain the best possible outcome. A true multidisciplinary approach is necessary in the treatment of facial paralysis.

Babak Azizzadeh, M.D., F.A.C.S

Director, The Institute for Facial Paralysis
Assistant Clinical Professor - Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, the Director of The Facial Paralysis Institute, is a Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon who is deeply committed to the treatment of individuals with facial paralysis and Bell's palsy. He is board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. His expertise in facial plastic surgery has made him one of the most sought-after surgeons in the country. He has been featured in The New York Times, Discovery Health, and numerous other media for his work in the field.

After graduating from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA at the top of his class, Dr. Azizzadeh completed a six-year residency program in Head & Neck Surgery/Facial Plastic Surgery at the UCLA Center for Health Sciences. He then completed a sub-specialized fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Harvard Medical School with special emphasis on Bell's palsy and facial reanimation. This prestigious fellowship position was available to only one surgeon in the United States.

Dr. Babak Azizzadeh is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at the UCLA School of Medicine and a facial reanimation surgeon at the House Clinic's Center for Facial Nerve Function. He is also an attending surgeon at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Audrey-Kenis Skirball Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Head & Neck Cancer Center and Craniofacial Center where he performs reconstructive procedures for patients with facial paralysis. He is also a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and the Director of Facial Reconstruction at the Center for Advanced Head & Neck Surgery.

Dr. Babak Azizzadeh is the Course Director of "Advances in Facial & Reconstructive Surgery" Symposium at Cedars Medical Center.

As a former Clinical Fellow at Harvard Medical School and a clinical faculty at UCLA, Dr. Azizzadeh has been actively involved in teaching facial plastic surgery to residents and medical students. He has also been actively engaged in clinical and basic science research for facial paralysis reconstruction. He has collaborated with Nobel Laureate Dr. Louis Ignarro and has received many honors and grants for his research endeavors. Furthermore, he has published numerous articles in such peer-reviewed journals as Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Laryngoscope and is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences.

In addition to his busy surgical practice, Dr. Azizzadeh has also been actively involved in several humanitarian causes. He is he founder and Director of the Facial Paralysis & Bell's Palsy Foundation - a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing research in facial nerve disorders and providing pro-bono surgery. Dr. Azizzadeh also works with Medical Missions for Children (MMFC), traveling to third-world countries in order to treat children with cleft lip and palate disorders. Additionally, he is involved with the Reconstructive Surgery Program of the R.O.S.E. Fund (Regaining One's Self-esteem), a national non-profit organization committed to ending violence against women and children.

Dr. William H. Slattery III

Neuro-otologist at The Facial Paralysis Institute

Dr. William H. Slattery III is a neuro-otologist at the House Clinic in Los Angeles and one of the foremost experts in facial nerve disorders. He is the Director of The Center for Facial Nerve Function at the House Ear Institute (HEI) and serves as Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Southern California.

Dr. Slattery received his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Following an otolaryngology residency at the University of Florida, he completed a fellowship in neurotology/skull base surgery at the House Clinic. Dr. Slattery is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

Dr. Slattery's research interests include treatment of acoustic neuromas, Neurofibromatosis Type-II, implantable hearing devices, and facial nerve disorders. He has received multiple research grants including his current multi million-dollar grant to study acoustic neuromas and Neurofibromatosis. His Clinical Research Department at HEI is the largest research department in the world dedicated solely to clinical evaluation of hearing disorders.

Dr. Slattery is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He is an author and co-author of numerous papers on the subjects of hearing disorders. He is the otology/skull base section editor for the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Journal, which is the preeminent journal for otolaryngologists, and the histopathology section editor for the peer-reviewed Otology & Neurotology. He has been quoted in multiple lay publications including Business Week, Prevention Magazine Newsweek, and the Los Angeles Times and has been featured on television programs including the Discovery Health Channel and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Babak Larian, MD, FACS

Director, Head & Neck Surgery at The Facial Paralysis Institute

Babak Larian, M.D. Is the Director of the Cedars-Sinai Head & Cancer Center and The Center for Advanced Head & Neck Oncology. He is also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Larian's passion is in the treatment of parotid and endocrine tumors. Dr. Larian and Azizzadeh work extensively in treating individuals with parotid tumors by utilizing cutting-edge state of the art surgical techniques that preserve facial nerve function, provide a near scarless surgery and aesthetic preservation of the face.

Dr. Larian received his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, where he was recognized for academic and humanitarian distinction. He completed his residency in head and neck surgery at UCLA Medical Center . He is a board certified diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons as well as the American Head and Neck Society. Dr. Larian has extensive experience in treatment of all head and neck cancers, including complex advanced tumors, skull base tumors and recurrent cancers. He has considerable expertise in minimally invasive surgical approaches, image-guided surgery, as well as endoscopic laser surgery. The treatment options considered by him and his team of experts takes into account all of the patients individual characteristics, while optimizing function (speech, swallowing, facial movement, etc.) appearance, and the best possible outcome. Please read more about Dr. Larian and facial reconstruction, and head and neck surgery here

Guy Massry, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon at The Facial Paralysis Institute

Dr. Guy Massry is an oculoplastic surgeon and a member of the Facial Paralysis Institute. He is recognized for his work on patients with facial paralysis and complex eyelid deformities. A native of Los Angeles, Dr. Massry received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Southern California (USC). He completed his general ophthalmic specialty training at the St. Louis University Eye Institute and proceeded with subspecialty fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in New York City . Dr. Massry returned to St. Louis University to join the teaching faculty and become Director of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery. He has published many well-cited scientific manuscripts and is still involved in organizing and teaching a variety of surgical training courses. In addition to his excellence in academic medicine, Dr. Massry has also been featured in numerous media outlets for his expertise in eyelid reconstruction.

Teresa England, PT, MPT

Physical Therapist at The Facial Paralysis Institute

Teresa England is the facial reanimation therapist at the Facial Paralysis Institute. She is a graduate of Pacific University School of Physical Therapy and has Post-Professional Masters in Physical Therapy at Loma Linda University. Teresa is a Clinical faculty at Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, Loma Linda University, and the University of Southern California in the Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy as Director of the Faculty Practice.

Teresa is one of only a few physical therapists with extensive expertise in neuromuscular re-education of facial disorders and is a current member of the prestigious House Ear Clinic Facial Nerve Team.

In addition to her private practice, Teresa is actively engaged in education. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey show for her expertise in facial neuromuscular rehabilitation and is on the board of directors of The Facial Paralysis & Bell's Palsy Foundation.

Kami Parsa, MD

Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgeon at The Facial Paralysis Institute

Dr. Parsa is an Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgeon who specializes exclusively in Orbital Oncology & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery. After graduating with honors from the University of Southern California School of Medicine, Dr. Parsa completed a residency in ophthalmology at USC's prestigious Doheny Eye Institute. He then completed a two year sub-specialty fellowship in Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Miami 's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.

This is a highly competitive fellowship with only 12 offered spots in the entire United States . At Bascom Palmer, Dr. Parsa was trained in what has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the number one program in the country for the past several years.

Dr. Parsa is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at USC's Department of Ophthalmology. For the past decade, he has been involved in many clinical and basic science research projects, and he has received numerous honors and awards for these research endeavors. Dr. Parsa has also published many articles, and he has been invited to lecture both nationally and internationally. His current research focus is in the development of customized 3-D implants for patients with major ocular and facial deformities.

Additionally, Dr. Parsa is involved in several humanitarian organizations. He is the President of Universal Children's Fund which is a nonprofit organization committed to delivering surgical care and education to people in developing countries. He is an active volunteer surgeon for International Kids Fund and has participated in numerous reconstructive surgeries through this organization. One of these cases was recently featured in an hour-long special entitled A New Face for Marlie on Discovery Health Channel.

Chloe Harding

Surgical Coordinator at The Facial Paralysis Institute

My name is Chloe Harding and I am Dr Babak Azizzadeh's Administrator. I'm originally from London England, but when I was 16, I moved to North Carolina. After University I moved to sunny Florida, but 6 years later it was time to leave the hurricanes and humidity for the West Coast. As Administrator I am responsible for website SEO development, marketing, organizing events, seminars, public speaking engagements and ensuring that our patients are receiving the very best experience. I work closely with all of our team members and patients. I am the first person you will meet when you visit our office and the last person you see when you leave. I absolutely love working for Dr Azizzadeh, and being part of such an amazing life changing experience.

Jonathan S. Kulbersh, MD was raised in Columbia, SC.   He was a Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Human Genetics. He attended the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and was awarded a Doctorate of Medicine Degree.  Dr. Kulbersh was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society representing the top 10% of his class and was received the  prestigious President's Clinical Science Award.

He elected to continue his medical education at MUSC by completing a 5 year residency in Otolaryngology (ENT),  head and neck surgery. Dr. Kulbersh realized that his passion was the study of facial reconstruction and facial cosmetic restorative surgery. To continue his training, he was selected for the highly competitive fellowship position in facial plastic surgery in Beverly Hills, California under the direction of noted surgeons:  Babak Azizzadeh MD, Paul Nassif MD, and Guy Massry MD.

Dr. Kulbersh is the author of medical book chapters and numerous published scientific papers on the subject of periocular surgery and the surgical management of disfiguring vascular malformations of the face. His study and writing continues on the subjects of ethnic rhinoplasty and facial nerve dysfunction. His approach to cosmetic surgery is based on his belief in subtle, harmonious, and natural approach to facial rejuvenation with focus on a three dimensional replacement of skin volume with skin lifting and tightening.

CV- Babak Azizzadeh, M.D., F.A.C.S

Surgical Training

• Humanitarian Award Recipient – Operation of Hope
• UCLA Outstanding Resident Teaching Award
• Division of Head and Neck Surgery Chief Resident
• American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Resident Research Award
• Resident Travel Award @ the 60^th Annual AAOA Meeting
• Resident Travel Award @ the Triological Society Meeting
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
• UCLA Medical Student Thesis Program
• Summa Cum Laude
• Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
• The David Saxon Distinguished Phi Beta Kappa Award
• Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Honors Thesis
• UCLA Undergraduate Summer Research Award
• Undergraduate Dean's Honor List
• College of Letters & Science Honors
• Golden Key National Honor Society
• Eta Sigma Honor Society

American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

• Emerging Trends and Technology Committee
• Regulatory and Socioeconomic Affairs Committee
• Strategic Development Committee
• Craniofacial Subcommittee – Specialty Surgery Committee

American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

• Resource Development Committee

American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery

• Microvascular Committee
• Facial Nerve Group

Regenerative Medical Institute - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

• The role of stem cells in facial nerve regeneration; Principal Investigator

The Center for Facial & Nasal Plastic Surgery

• Temple atrophy – novel concept in facial rejuvenation; Principal Investigator

Facial Paralysis Institute

• Analysis of hemi-facial volume changes in facial paralysis; Principal Investigator
• Quality of life changes in individuals with facial nerve paralysis; Principal Investigator
• Tensor Fascia Lata facial paralysis reconstruction; Principal Investigator
• The role of botulinum toxin in facial reanimation; Principal Investigator

Wellman Laboratory of Photomedicine- Harvard Medical School

• Noninvasive evaluation of microvascular thrombosis using Optical Coherence Tomography

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

• The role of nitric oxide in microvascular thrombosis; Co-investigator Louis J. Ignarro, PhD (Nobel Laureate)
• The role of nitric oxide in cisplatin cytotoxicity; Co-investigator Louis J. Ignarro, PhD (Nobel Laureate)
• Canine laryngeal physiology and neurolaryngology; Co-investigator Gerald S. Berke, MD

UCLA Department of Microbiology

• B-cell neurommunology; Co-investigator Eli E. Sercarz, PhD

Glycotex, Inc.

• Efficacy Study of GLYC-101 to Evaluate Outcomes After Laser Ablation; Sub-investigator

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryResident Research Grant

• The Role of Nitric Oxide in Acute Microvascular Thrombosis

The James Bashor Research Foundation Grant

• Nitric Oxide in Head and Neck Surgery

Azizzadeh B, Murphy M, Johnson CM.  Master Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation.  WB Saunders 2007.

Azizzadeh B, Murphy M, Numa W, Johnson CM.  Master Techniques in Rhinoplasty. WB Saunders, In press.

Massry G, Murphy M, Azizzadeh B. Master Techniques in Blepharoplasty and Periorbital Rejuvenation. Springer, In press.

Slattery W, Azizzadeh B. Facial Nerve. Thieme, In Progress.

MedscapeCME Dermatology

• Member of Steering Committee for Advances in Beauty

Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents

• Editorial Review Panel Member

UCLA Journal of Medicine and Experimental Science

• Founder

UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal

• Managing Editor
• Associate Editor

Facial Paralysis & Bell's Palsy Foundation

• Founder and President

Global Smile Foundation

• Craniofacial Reconstruction Team Member

Operation of Hope

• Craniofacial Reconstruction Team Member

Medical Missions For Children

• Craniofacial Reconstruction Team Member   

R.O.S.E. Fund - Regaining One's Self-Esteem

• Reconstructive surgery program participant

Face to Face – American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

• Facial Plastic Surgery's Homeland Response Team

Los Angeles Free Clinic

• Physician participant for facial plastic and reconstructive surgery

UCLA Flying Samaritans

• Founder & President

• American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
• American Medical Association
• California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery
• California Medical Association
• Los Angeles County Medical Association
• Los Angeles Society of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
• Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
• Sir Charles Bell Society

• Sanofi-Aventis: Physician advisory board, medical educational faculty, speakers bureau, national trainer.
• Myoscience: Physician advisory board, medical educational faculty, stock ownership.
• Mentor Corporation: Physician advisory board.
• Multispecialty Aesthetic Clinical Research Organization, LLC: Stock ownership, managing member.

Azizzadeh B, Mashkevich G.  Middle Eastern Rhinoplasty. Facial PlastSurgClin North Am. 2010 Feb;18(1):201-6.

Hazin R, Azizzadeh B, Bhatti MT. Medical and Surgical Management of Facial Nerve Palsy. CurrOpinOphthalmol.  2009 Nov;20(6):440-50.

Azizzadeh B. Late-onset infections and granuloma formation after facial polylactic acid (new-fill) injections in women who are heavy smokers. PlastReconstr Surg. 2009 Jul;124(1):316-7; author reply 317-8.

Azizzadeh B, Mashkevich G. Nerve injuries and treatment in facial cosmetic surgery.  Oral MaxillofacSurgClin North Am. 2009 Feb;21(1):23-9, v. Review

Binder WJ, Azizzadeh B.  Malar and submalar augmentation. Facial PlastSurgClin North Am. 2008 Feb;16(1):11-32.

Murphy MR, Johnson, CM, Azizzadeh B. The Aging Face Consultation.  In Azizzadeh B, Murphy MR, Johnson CM, editors. Master Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2007. pp. 1-16.

Azizzadeh B, Hadlock TA, Cheney ML. Short-flap SMAS Rhytidectomy.  In Azizzadeh B, Murphy MR, Johnson CM, editors. Master Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2007. pp. 153-172.

Binder WJ, Kim BP, Azizzadeh B. Aesthetic Midface Implants.  In Azizzadeh B, Murphy MR, Johnson CM, editors. Master Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2007. pp. 197-216.

Lam SM, Azizzadeh B, Gravier M.  Injectable Poly-L-Lactic Acid (sculptra): technical considerations in soft-tissue contouring. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2006 Sep; 118(3 Suppl):55S-63S.

Azizzadeh B, White WM, Cheney ML.  Non-invasive evaluation of microvascular thrombosis with optical coherence Tomography.  Planned submission to Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.

Iddings D, Azizzadeh B, Osborne R. Reconstruction of a massive facial cutaneous defect with a bilobed transposition flap.  Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, 2006; 85(5):309-10.

Varvares MA, Lin D, Hadlock T, Azizzadeh B, et al.  Success of Multiple, Sequential, Free Tissue Transfers to the Head and Neck.  Laryngoscope, 2005; 115:101-104.

Chiang S, Azizzadeh B, Buga G, Ignarro L, Calcaterra T, Blackwell K.  Local Administration of Nitric Oxide Donor Significantly Impacts Microvascular Thrombosis.  Laryngoscope  2003; 113:406-409.

Azizzadeh B, Buga GM, Berke GS, Larian B, Ignarro LJ, Blackwell KE.  Inhibitors of Nitric Oxide Increase the Rate of Microvascular Thrombosis.  Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery 2003;5(1):31-5.

Azizzadeh B, Enayati P, Maghami E, Larian B, Blackwell KE, Abemayor E, Calcaterra TC.  Long Term Survival Outcome in Transhyoid Resection of Base of Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma.  Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2002;128(9):1067-1070.

Blackwell KE, Azizzadeh B, Ayala C, Rawnsley JD.  Octogenarian Free Flap Reconstruction: Complications and Cost of Therapy.  Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2002;126(3):301-306.

Azizzadeh B, Yip HT, Blackwell KE, Horvath S, Calcaterra TC, Buga GM, Ignarro LJ, Wang MB.  Nitric Oxide Improves Cisplatin Cytotoxicity in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.  Laryngoscope 2001;111:1896-1900.

Azizzadeh B, Yafai S, Rawnsley JD, Abemayor E, Sercarz JA,Calcaterra TC, Berke GS, Blackwell KE.  Radial Forearm Free Flap Pharyngoesophageal Reconstruction.  Laryngoscope 2001;111(5):807-810.

Larian B, Namazie A, Agha N, Azizzadeh B, Blackwell KE, Wang MB.  Publication Rate of Abstracts Presented at the Annual Meeting of American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2001;125(3):166-9.

Nasri S, Sercarz JA, Azizzadeh B, Kreiman J, Berke GS.  Measurement of Adductory Force of Individual Laryngeal Muscles in an In Vivo Canine Model. Laryngoscope 1994; 104(10):1213-8.

Forsthuber T, Azizzadeh B, Olson C. High Efficiency Screening of Hybridoma Supernatants Using the Biomek 1000 High Density Replicating System.  International Labmate 1992;17:11-13.

Azizzadeh B: Opportunities in Graduate Studies. UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal 1991;7:23-25.

Azizzadeh B: An Interview with Dr. Betty Stephenson.  UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal 1990;6:19-21.

Facial Reanimation: State of the Art. Invited Lecture at 2010 Facial Plastic Surgery Symposium at Medical University of South Carolina. Charleston, SC, December 10, 2010.

Autologous Fat Grafting in Facial Rejuvenation.  Invited Lecture at 2010 Facial Plastic Surgery Symposium at Medical University of South Carolina. Charleston, SC, December 10, 2010.

Facial Reanimation: Current Concepts.  Oral presentation at 2010 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Advances in Multispecialty Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. Los Angeles, CA, Nov 5, 2010. 

Neuromodulators: State of the Art.  Oral presentation at Cosmetic Boot Camp.  Los Angeles, CA, Oct 30, 2010.

Fat Grafting for Facial Volume Enhancement.  Oral Presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting for American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.  Boston, MA, Sep 25, 2010. 

Male Rhinoplasty. Oral Presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting for American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.  Boston, MA, Sep 25, 2010. 

Gracilis Free Tissue Transfer for Facial Reanimation. Oral Presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting for American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.  Boston, MA, Sep 26, 2010. 

Creating a Spontaneous Smile: Modern Techniques in Facial Reanimation.  Oral Presentation at the 10^th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery.  Hollywood, FL, May 2, 2010.

Quality of Life in Partial Facial Paralysis Patients with Static Sling vs. Neurotoxin Treatment.   Poster Presentation at the 10^th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery.  Hollywood, FL, May 2, 2010.

Facial Reanimation. Speech-Language Pathology 7^th Annual Practice Issues Forum. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, February 9, 2010. 

Current Issues in Facial Restoration. El Salvador Plastic Surgery Society Meeting, San Salvador, January 27, 2010. 

Revision Rhinoplasty. El Salvador Plastic Surgery Society Meeting.  San Salvador, January 27, 2010.

Creation of a Spontaneous Smile: Case Presentation and Review.  Facial Nerve Group Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 5, 2009.

Preservation of Ethnic Features in Non-Caucasian Rhinoplasty.  Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Advances in Multi-specialty Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Symposium, September 12, 2009.

Evaluation and Treatment of Facial Paralysis in the Head & Neck Oncology Patient.  Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Advances in Head and Neck Oncology Symposium, Los Angeles, CA, March 14, 2009.

Reconstruction of Facial Nerve Paralysis.  Loma Linda University School of Medicine Annual Postgraduate Convention.  Loma Linda, CA, March 4, 2009.

Facial Rejuvenation: Current Concepts.  El Salvador Plastic Surgery Society Meeting, San Salvador, January 29, 2009. 

Ethnic Rhinoplasty. El Salvador Plastic Surgery Society Meeting.  San Salvador, January 29, 2009.

Evaluation and Treatment of Facial Paralysis.  Annual Conference of the Southern California Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Santa Barbara, CA, January 18, 2009.

Revision Rhinoplasty Considerations.  Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Advances in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Symposium, Los Angeles, CA, October 2008. 

Diagnosis and Management of Facial Paralysis.  Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Advances in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Symposium, Los Angeles, CA, October 2008. 

Current Concepts in Facial Rejuvenation.  Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Advances in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Symposium, Los Angeles, CA, October 2008. 

Narrowing the Wide Nose.  Oregon Health & Sciences University The Portland Rhinoplasty Course. Portland, OR; July 25-27, 2008.

Avoiding the Stigmata of the "Done" Nose. Oregon Health & Sciences University The Portland Rhinoplasty Course. Portland, OR; July 25-27, 2008.

Non-Caucasian Rhinoplasty – Preserving Ethnicity. Oregon Health & Sciences University The Portland Rhinoplasty Course. Portland, OR; July 25-27, 2008.

Injectables v. Surgery: A Facial Plastic Surgeon's Perspective. Facial Cosmetic Surgery Meeting - Multi-Specialty Foundation for Aesthetic Surgical Excellence.  Las Vegas, NV; June 18-22, 2008.

Role of Injectable Fillers in Rhinoplasty. Oregon Health & Sciences University The Portland Rhinoplasty Course. Portland, OR; July 25-27, 2008.

A Graduated Approach for the use of Injectibles in Facial Rejuvenation.  American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Rejuvenation of The Aging Face Course.  San Francisco, CA; April 6-9, 2008.

Multi-level Fat Grafting. The American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery, Aesthetic Medicine 101. Los Angeles, CA; March 23-28, 2008.

Nasal Anatomy and Analysis.  Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Advances in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Symposium, Los Angeles, CA, November 3-4, 2007. 

Diagnosis and Management of Facial Paralysis.  Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Advances in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Symposium, Los Angeles, CA, November 3-4, 2007. 

Facial Anatomy and Analysis.  Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Advances in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Symposium, Los Angeles, CA, November 3-4, 2007. 

Short-flap Rhytidectomy.  Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Advances in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Symposium, Los Angeles, CA, November 3-4, 2007. 

Multi-level Facial Fat Grafting.  Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Advances in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Symposium, Los Angeles, CA, November 3-4, 2007. 

Current Concepts in Facial Rejuvenation.  Invited lecture at Houston Society of Plastic Surgery, Houston, TX, October 18, 2007.

The Role of Poly-L-Lactic Acid (Sculptra) in the Treatment of HIV Lipoatrophy. Houston Society of Plastic Surgery.  Houston, TX, October 18, 2007.

Comprehensive Facial Analysis.  Invited lecture at The American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery, Los Angeles, CA, January 27, 2007.

Current Concepts in Facial Reanimation.  Invited lecture at House Clinic grand rounds, Los Angeles, CA.

Facial Autograft Muscle Injection:  A New Generation of Fat Grafting.  Invited lecture at The American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery, Los Angeles, CA, January 27, 2007.

Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Facial Paralysis.  Invited lecture at Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, January 25, 2007.

Advances in Facial Rejuvenation. Invited lecture at IAMA Annual Conference,  Beverly Hills, CA, January 21, 2007.

Advances in Pediatric Facial Reanimation.  Invited lecture at Craniofacial Center atCedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, January 10, 2007.

Endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the aging face.  Invited faculty at St. Louis University School of Medicine; St. Louis, MO, November 17-18, 2006.

Evaluation and Management of Facial Nerve Paralysis.  Invited lecture at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Surgical Grand Rounds, Los Angeles, CA, March 9, 2006.

Bell's Palsy and Facial Paralysis.  Invited lecture at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Medical Grand Rounds, Los Angeles, CA, January 23, 2006.

Surgical Reconstruction for Head and Neck Cancer.  Invited speaker at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Conference in Clinical Management of Head and Neck Cancer.  Los Angeles, CA, November 12, 2005.

Facial Paralysis Reanimation and Microvascular Head & Neck Reconstruction.  Invited lecture at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Surgical Grand Rounds, Los Angeles, CA, April 28, 2005.

Head & Neck Cancer and Reconstruction.  Invited lecture at St. Vincent Medical Center Medical Grand Rounds, Los Angeles, CA, February 10, 2005.

Current Management in Head & Neck Reconstruction.  Invited lecture at the John Wayne Cancer Center Oncology Grand Rounds, Santa Monica, CA, December 15, 2004.

Management of Secondary Deformities of the Skull and Face.      

Panelist at the Interdisciplinary Problem Solving in Cranio- Maxillofacial Surgery, Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2004.

Advances in Head & Neck Cancer Reconstruction.  Invited lecture at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Grand Rounds, Los Angeles, CA, March 18^, 2004.

Facial Reanimation: Bridging Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Invited lecture at UCLA Division of Head & Neck Surgery Resident Teaching Conference, Los Angeles, CA, September 17, 2003.

Advantages of Minimal-Dissection Facelift from the Patient's Perspective.  Oral presentation at the The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2003 Spring Meeting, Nashville, TN, May 3, 2003.

The Success of Multiple, Sequential Free Tissue Transfers to the Head and Neck. Poster Presentation at COSM, Nashville, TN, May 2-6, 2001.

Facial Reanimation: Bridging Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Oral presentation at the University of Pennsylvania Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Grand Rounds, Philadelphia, PA, February 6, 2003.

Local Administration of Nitric Oxide Significantly Impacts Microvascular Thrombosis.  Poster presentation at the The 105^th Annual Meeting of the American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological (Triological) Society, Boca Raton, FL, May 12-14, 2002.

Nitric Oxide Inhibitors Increase the Rate of Microvascular Thrombosis. Oral presentation at The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2001 Fall Meeting, Denver, CO, September 5-8, 2001.

Diagnosis & Management of Sleep Disorders.  Oral presentation at the UCLA Division of Head & Neck Surgery Resident Teaching Conference, Los Angeles, CA, August 18, 2001.

Nitric Oxide Improves Cisplatin Cytotoxicity in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.  Oral presentation at the 13^th Annual Paul H. Ward Society Meeting, Santa Monica, CA, June 2, 2001.

Nitric Oxide Improves Cisplatin Cytotoxicity in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.  Oral presentation at The 104^th Annual Meeting of the American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological (Triological) Society, Palm Desert, CA, May 14-16, 2001.

Comparative Analysis of Radiobiological Parameters of Thyroid and Non-thyroid cancer cell lines and correlation with Clinical Radioresponsiveness. Poster presentation at The 104^th Annual Meeting of the American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological (Triological) Society, Palm Desert, CA, May 14-16, 2001.

Transhyoid Resection of Base of Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Long Term Outcome.  Poster presentation at The Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Head and Neck Society, Palm Desert, CA, May 12-16, 2001.

Etiology of Congenital Sensorineural Hearing Loss. Oral presentation at the UCLA Division of Head & Neck Surgery Resident Teaching Conference, Los Angeles, CA, April 18, 2001.

Radial Forearm Free Flap Pharyngoesophageal Reconstruction.  Oral presentation at The Annual Meeting of the Southern California Chapter - American College of Surgeons, Santa Barbara, CA, January 19-21, 2001.

Radial Forearm Free Flap Pharyngoesophageal Reconstruction.  Oral presentation at The Western Section of the American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological (Triological) Society, La Costa, CA, January 5-7, 2001. Winner of Western Section 2001 Resident Travel Award.

Octogenarian Free Flap Reconstruction:  Complications and Cost of Therapy.  Oral presentation at The Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington, DC, September 24-27, 2000.

Esthesioneuroblastoma: The UCLA Experience 1970-2000.  Poster presentation at The Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington, DC, September 24-27, 2000.

Octogenarian Free Flap Reconstruction:  Complications and Cost of Therapy.  Oral presentation at The Bay Area Resident Research Symposium, Oakland, CA, June 2, 2000.

Publication Rate of Abstracts at The Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.  Poster presentation at The Annual Meeting of American Academy of Otolaryngology –Head & Neck Surgery, New Orleans, LA, September 26-29, 1999.

Cochlear Implantation. Oral presentation at the UCLA Division of Head & Neck Surgery Resident Teaching Conference, Los Angeles, CA, June 1999.

Skin Resurfacing and Peels: Current Concepts. Oral presentation at the UCLA Division of Head & Neck Surgery Resident Teaching Conference, Los Angeles, CA, June 1998.

Measurement of Adductory Force of Individual Laryngeal Muscles in an In Vivo Canine Model. Poster presentation at the Annual Award Meeting of the Medical Student Thesis Program – UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, June 13, 1996.

Measurement of Adductory Force of Individual Laryngeal Muscles in an In Vivo Canine Model.  Poster presentation at The Middle Section of the American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological (Triological) Society, Rochester, MN, January 22,1994.

High Density Screening of Hybridoma Supernatants. Poster Presentation at the 8^th International Congress of Immunology, Budapest, 1992.

Our Facilities

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Current Facilities

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Before and After

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