Dr. Shabnam Ghazizadeh is an expert in head and neck anatomy, specializing in a wide range of surgical facial procedures. Her approach to aesthetic surgery is primarily to enhance natural beauty and facial harmony unique to each individual. She brings her exceptional surgical training, warm bedside manner, and focus on natural results to each patient interaction. Dr. Ghazizadeh spends considerable time with each patient using digital photographs and state-of-the-art image-altering software to determine what aesthetic goals each patient has and what outcomes will best fit each individual's face. Some patients come with very specific results in mind while others wish to seek more guidance in determining goals. For all patients, Dr. Ghazizadeh's approach is to achieve balance, decrease imperfections, and improve the overall aesthetic harmony of the face.
Dr. Ghazizadeh received her medical degree at Oregon Health and Science University. She was then selected to join the top-ranked UCLA Head and Neck Surgery Department where she gained intensive surgical training dedicated to the face and neck. After gaining numerous academic recognitions, she was chosen as the only surgeon in the country to complete a facial plastic and reconstructive fellowship with the national President of the prestigious American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in San Francisco, CA. She has also authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters and presented at numerous national meetings.
