Dr. Hootan Zandifar, MD

Plastic Surgeon | Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery

8920 Wilshire Blvd 604 Beverly Hills CA, 90211 Show map

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Dr. Hootan Zandifar is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Zandifar specializes in the enhancement of facial appearance. Improving aesthetic, symmetry and proportion are key goals in cosmetic surgery. Having training in head and neck surgery as well as facial plastic and reconstructive surgery gives Dr. Zandifar a unique ability to be able to consider both the cosmetic outcome of the surgery as well as the functional outcome.

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Education and Training

University of California, Los Angeles Bachelor of Science in Physiological Sciences 1998

UCLA School of Medicine/Charles R. Drew University MD 2002

Board Certification

American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

American Board of Otolaryngology

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The Timeless Elegance of Rhinoplasty: How Long Does a Nose Job Last?
Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a nose job, is a transformative surgical procedure that can enhance facial harmony and boost self-confidence. However, many individuals considering this procedure wonder about the longevity of its results. In this article, we'll explore the factors that influence how...
How Long Does a Surgical Facelift Last? Unraveling the Beauty of Longevity
A surgical facelift is a transformative procedure that can rejuvenate your appearance and restore youthful contours. However, it's natural to wonder, "how long does the effect last?" In this article, we'll delve into the factors influencing the longevity of a surgical facelift and discuss tips for...
Is Hair Transplant a Safe Procedure?
Is Hair Transplant Safe?Understanding Hair Transplantation: The Basics And ProcedureA hair transplant is a surgical procedure aimed at restoring hair growth in areas affected by baldness or thinning. It involves moving hair follicles from one part of the body, known as the donor site, to the balding...
How Long Does a Hair Transplant Last?
How Long Does A Hair Transplant Last?Introduction: Understanding The Basics Of Hair TransplantsHair loss can have a significant impact on an individual's self-esteem and overall well-being. For those seeking a permanent solution to their thinning or receding hairline, hair transplant surgery has...
How Does Getting a Hair Transplant Actually Work?
Hair loss is a devastating condition for both men and women. Research has shown that both men and women lose self-confidence as they lose the fullness and vigor of their hair. There are many remedies available to anyone who suffers from hair loss. However, in the end, hair loss typically...
What are the Best Medications for the Treatment of Hair Loss? Comparison of Dutasteride, Finasteride, and Minoxidil
In a recent article published in JAMA Dermatology, a comparison of three commonly used prescription medications for hair loss was performed. The study compared two 5 alpha reductase medications (Dutasteride and Finasteride) as well as a third medication which is typically used for blood pressure...
4 Reasons Why Eyebrow Transplant is Superior to Microblading and Nano Blading
Eyebrow hair loss can be a devastating condition for patients. For years the best way to make your eyebrows appear fuller was to use eyebrow pencils. Permanent makeup via tattooing in the form of microblading and nano blading was also used to give an appearance of a fuller brow that was more...
5 Common Causes of Female Hair Loss
In an earlier article, we discussed the 5 common causes of male hair loss. It is only fitting to now discuss the 5 common causes of female hair loss. First, a little about hair loss in women. Female hair loss may seem like a condition that only affects a small portion of the population, however,...
Does a Nose Job Change Your Voice?
Singers and professional voice users who suffer from nasal congestion or want to change the cosmetic appearance of their nose are usually faced with a dilemma. They are often told that have a nasal surgery can change your voice. But is that true? The answer as usual "It Depends". First, lets...
What is Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Technique for Hair Transplantation?
Over the decades, hair transplantation has undergone significant changes in technique and results. Early on in the history of hair transplantation, the grafts included several follicular units and the type of graft was called a macro graft. These macro grafts, however, gave the "hair plug"...
Five Common Causes of Male Hair Loss
Male hair loss is a very common condition that can affect as many as 50% of males. Here are 5 of the most common causes of male hair loss.1. The first and most common cause of male hair loss is genetics. Usually, if you have males in your family that have hair loss then you have a higher risk of...
What are the Patterns of Male Hair Loss?
Male pattern baldness is a common condition that affects as high as 30-50% of men by the age of 50. Not all of these men will go on to develop the full tell-tale baldness that has come to be associated with male pattern baldness but most will be somewhere along the spectrum of male hair loss. But...
Top 5 Reasons People Will Get a Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty or a nose job surgery is a commonly sought after procedure. This surgical technique to improve the appearance of the nose has been around for decades. But what are some of the common reasons that patients want to have a nose job procedure?One of the most common reasons is to improve the...
What is the Common Presentation of Female Hair Loss?
When men lose their hair, it is almost expected. However, when women lose their hair, it comes across as a shock. In females, hair is more than a cosmetic concern. For women, hair is a source of gender identity. This is one of the major reasons why female hair loss is so devastating to those who...
Does Fixing A Deviated Septum Change The Shape Of Your Nose?
As a facial plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty and functional nasal surgery, this is a very commonly asked question. The answer to this question truly depends on the need and the want of the patient. The nasal septum is the middle wall of the nose and in the case of a deviated septum, it...
Signs That You May Have a Deviated Septum
In my experience, one of the most common patient symptoms that leads them to see a facial plastic surgeon is the inability to breathe through their nose. This is a fairly common and bothersome symptom. It can affect a person's sleep, exercise, and general day-to-day functioning. Treatment of nasal...
Eyebrow Transplant
Beautiful luscious eyebrows are meant to be forever right? Well, unfortunately not for everyone. Just like the hair on your scalp, eyebrow hair can also become thin and even disappear forever. Although there are many factors that can lead to this, the main cause of eyebrow hair loss is over...
What Is Ear Molding? Who Can Have It?
At times, newborn ears are misshapen or deformed. If this deformity is not the result of a loss of cartilage and only as of the result of misshapen cartilage then a simple, non-invasive procedure called ear molding can result in the return of the shape of the ear and prevent the need for surgery in...

How painful is it to get hair transplantation?
This is a great question. Hair transplantation is a wonderful procedure that gives great natural results. The best part is that it can be done totally with local anesthesia and the reason for this is that the procedure is not very painful. There is some injection involved during the initial numbing process but after that most patients are very comfortable and have no issues. However, I should caution that if your surgeon does strip technique then there is sutures and pain associated with this procedure. Most surgeons now will use a follicular unit extraction technique that is scar less and pain less. READ MORE
Is it safe to have a nose job in the summer?
It is completely safe to have a nose job in the summer. My philosophy is that you should have your surgery when you have the most amount of time to recover and often times summer and holiday season are the best times to have a rhinoplasty procedure. READ MORE
Does an otoplasty affect hearing?
Great questions. Otoplasty is a surgery that is usually done for protruding ears. it allows for tucking back the ears. There is no evidence that otoplasty procedure can affect your hearing. READ MORE
Is it possible to treat male pattern baldness?
It is absolutely possible to treat male pattern baldness, however, it depends on the extent of baldness. If you have only a small U shaped hair left you are not a candidate for hair transplantation. Otherwise, hair transplantation utilizing follicular unit grafting is the best way to treat male pattern baldness. READ MORE
Can under eye bags be removed?
Under eye bags can easily be removed through a blepharoplasty procedure. To do this a small incision is made inside the eyelid where it is completely hidden. The fat area around the eye is then exposed and any excess fat is removed. Occasionally this procedure is coupled with removal of extra skin around the eye. The results are great and the recovery is very quick. READ MORE
Is a septoplasty painful?
Septoplasty is generally not too painful. There is some discomfort that’s associated with her and patients can sometimes experience pain in the upper teeth which is typically related to referred pain from the nasal floor. However, the most common complaint after a septoplasty is that the nose feels stuffy and there is pressure in the nasal area and the sinuses. The recovery from this is typically about one week and after that patients generally feel fine and can resume most normal activities. READ MORE
How long does scar revision surgery take?
The length of a scar revision surgery really depends on the extent of the scar that’s being revised as well as its location. Simple scar revision surgery can take no more than 30 minutes. However certain scores require a lot more time. This could be because they are longer or are in areas of your body that pose certain challenges for your surgeon to achieve great results. READ MORE
What are the side effects of Botox?
This is a great question. Botox is one of the most used beauty products out there. It is generally very safe and has very few side effects. However, patients can experience certain side effects. Some of the side effects include headaches, bruising and discomfort at the site of the injection. Most of these side effects resolve in a few days to a few weeks. If you have an allergic reaction to Botox you may have more extensive side effects. However allergic reaction to Botox is relatively rare. READ MORE
How long does eye lift surgery last?
Eye lif surgery or blepharoplasty can last a lifetime. Once you remove the excessive skin and fat, you have results that last forever. However, as you continue to age you end up getting more sagging of the skin and herniation of the fat which then may necessitate a repeat minor surgery in the future. Most patients don’t find any need for the second procedure and those who do won’t need it for at least a decade or two. READ MORE
How long does eye bag surgery last?
Great question. The truth is most plastic surgery lasts a lifetime. What that means is when we do “eye bag surgery” or what we usually refer to as lower lid blepharoplasty with fat removal, we remove bulging fat from under the eyes and sometimes reposition it in a location that fills in grooves around the eyes (this is called fat pad repositioning). We then remove extra skin from the lower eyelids. As the result of this surgery the bags are gone. However, what we can’t do is to stop you from aging. What that means is that you will continue to age, your skin will increase in laxity and more fat from around your eye will bulge through in time. Now this can be anywhere from 10 to 20 years later and usually is not to the same degree as how it was initially. That’s why I say the results last a lifetime. READ MORE
What is the fastest way to recover from eyelid surgery?
The best way to recover from an eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is to listen to the instructions your surgeon has given you. But in general, these instructions would include resting your eyes, not rubbing or scrubbing your eyelids, not lifting anything heavy and not doing any strenuous activities. I recommend that my patients sleep with their heads elevated so that there is less swelling and bruising. I usually have them put a washcloth that has been dipped in ice bath over their eyes for the first 2 days. I have them avoid taking any medication that would cause increased bleeding and bruising (Such as ibuprofen, garlic, vitamin E,...). Finally, I usually have them take arnica a few days before until a week after surgery. When they do this, most of my patients are able to return to normal function 7 days after surgery. READ MORE
Can you get fat removed from your cheeks?
The short answer is yes. There is a procedure called buccal fat reduction that can decrease the fat over your cheeks. This is usually done through a small incision inside your mouth. However, this can only address the fat over your lower cheek basically around the mouth. To address extra fat or tissue over the rest of your cheeks a facelift procedure is usually needed. Through a facelift incision we can remove extra fat, re-suspend the muscles and remove extra skin. This leads to an over all great improvement of the cheek area. READ MORE
How long is recovery from a face lift?
Great question. The detailed answers depends on the type of facelift that you are having. Is it a deep plane facelift or a short skin flap lift? Will there be a neck component or not? All of these factors can change the recovery time by a week or so. But in general, I tell patients that the recovery for a facelift is usually about 7-10 days. After that you can put on makeup and go out to do your day to day stuff. If you are preparing for a major event such as a wedding or a party then I would usually recommend giving yourself 4-6 weeks of recovery time. By then your new face appears healthy, fresh and perfect for showing off. READ MORE
Can a nose job improve breathing?
This is a very important question. Often times I see patients that had nose jobs and now have difficulty breathing through their nose. The truth is that if done by a competent surgeon, a nose job not only improves the appearance of the nose but also improves its function. Meaning, after a nose job you should typically breath better than before. At the very lease you should not breath worse. In patients who need it, I usually combine a septoplasty procedure (to correct a deviated septum) with my nose jobs to improve the breathing of the nose. I sometimes find it necessary to address other functional aspects of the nose as well such as enlarged turbinates (turbinate hypertrophy) or collapsed nasal valve. I can then address each of these issues during the nose job (rhinoplasty) procedure. You need to find a surgeon who is very comfortable with all aspects of nasal function and form so that you have a great result bot cosmetically and functionally. READ MORE
How many times can you get a face lift?
Thank you for your question. It is a really good question that comes up frequently. The short answer is as many as you would need. But that statement needs some clarifications. Generally, most patients do not need a facelift until they are in their 50s or 60s. Before that we can manage many of the wrinkles and excessive skins with non-surgical procedures such as lasers, fillers and so on. But once the skin has become too saggy then the only solution is to have the excess skin removed and the muscle layer of the face supported. That's what a facelift would do. Typically when you have a facelift (if done appropriately) you can expect to look somewhere between 10-15 years younger. So now if you are 60 then you may look like you are 50. These results age with you but the benefit lasts forever. meaning that when you turn 70 you look like you are 60 and so on. Because of this most patients don't need a follow up full facelift. What we can do for them is to do a mini-facelift or a limited facelift in the future as the skin laxity returns. This is typically done only once or twice more and most patients don't even need nor want to have a second procedure because they are so happy with the results that they have. I hope that answers your question. READ MORE
Does plastic surgery of the hands make you look younger?
One of the most common complaints I get from my patients after doing a facelift on them is that they feel like now their hands give their age away. It’s really a difficult area to treat because there isn’t really many options available to address the aging of the hand. That being said there are a few options available that give great results and help to make your hands appear younger. First, you can use a filler such as Radiesse to give some volume back to the hands. One of the changes of aging is that the skin of the hand becomes thinner and the fat in the tissues begins to thin out. A filler can improve both of these issues and help to improve the appearance of your hands. Second, you can do resurfacing of the hands. These can be done with light peels or lasers. Resurfacing helps to remove the age spots that appear on the hands and it can help to thicken the skin. Both of these changes help to improve the appearance of your hands. READ MORE
What is a mini face lift?
Thank you for your question. This is a very good question that comes up often. To understand what a mini facelift is we have to first explain what a full facelift is. A full facelift involves incisions generally around the ears and in the hairline as well as incisions under the chin. The skin is elevated over the face and the neck and it allows us to re-suspend the sagging muscles and remove extra skin. The incisions heal beautifully in natural creases of the face and you have a younger more rejuvenated look. A mini-facelift in many instances involves incisions that aren’t quite as long as a full facelift and the elevation of the skin usually isn’t quite as extensive. Therefore, a mini facelift has a shorter recovery time but also has a less dramatic results. Generally when you are younger than 60 having a mini facelift is a great option because you don’t need as much skin removed and your recovery is much faster. Also, when you have surgery earlier, you enjoy the benefits longer. READ MORE
How do they put cheek implants in?
Great question, Cheek implants are a really good option for those patients who do not have a prominent cheek bone. There are a few ways that you can put cheek implants in. One way to do it is through a small incision in the upper gum line. This lets us get access to the cheek bones and be able to place the implant where we want to. It also allows us to find and preserve the nerve that gives sensation to the cheek and upper teeth. A second way that a cheek implant can be placed is through a lower eyelid blepharoplasty incision known as a transconjunctival incision. This is a less commonly done approach. The appropriate approach can be decided with you and your facial plastic surgeon. READ MORE
What is a liquid face lift?
This is a great question. What exactly is a Liquid Facelift. This is a term that I have seen being used more and more these days. To better explain it lets first explain what is a facelift. A facelift is generally a surgical procedure that uses incision artistically hidden around the ears and hairlines to reduce sagging of the skin and improve the jawline, neckline and the cheek area. The results of a facelift last a lifetime. The recovery can be around 1-2 weeks and there is a fair amount of down time associated with it. A liquid facelift on the other hand is when fillers are used to correct the wrinkles of the face. It has limitations to the amount of correction that can be done but as you would expect, it usually does not have a very long downtime. A liquid facelift is typically ideal for people who have less sagging of the skin and more hollowness. Both options are great and I would advise you to speak to a facial plastic surgeon to finds the ideal solutions for you. READ MORE
What is the treatment for wrinkles?
Thank you for your questions. Facial wrinkles around the mouth and eyes are a very common complaint in my practice. You should know that there are many ways to treat the wrinkles of the face (also called Rhytids). First let's address the wrinkles around the eyes. To improve the appearance of these wrinkles, you can use products that weaken the movement of the muscles. These products include Botox, Dysport and Xeomin. They work wonderfully to decrease the wrinkles around the eyes and forehead and can also help to prevent new wrinkles from appearing. Sometimes the wrinkles around the eyes are cause by excessive skin. In this case you can have blepharoplasty or an eyelid lift. This procedure can be done with twilight anesthesia and achieves wonderful results with a quick recovery period. Another treatment for the wrinkles around the eye can be the use of resurfacing treatments such as lasers and chemical peels. As for the wrinkles around the mouth, they can be treated with lasers and chemical peels as well. However, you can also use fillers to fill the wrinkles and decrease their appearances. These fillers could be products such as Jeuvederm, Restylane or Belotero. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Facial Plastic Surgeryhair transplantationFaceliftNose jobRhinoplastyBlepharoplastySeptoplasty

Faculty Titles & Positions

Conducts Lectures through the Head and Neck Institute -

Awards

Regional Top Doctor 2019 Castle Connely
Top Physician Award 2017 Castle Connely
Top Physician Award 2018 Castle Connely
Top Physician Award 2019 Castle Connely
Southern California Rising Sta 2013 Super Doctors
Southern California Rising Sta 2014 Super Doctors
Southern California Rising Sta 2015 Super Doctors
Southern California Rising Sta 2016 Super Doctors
Best of 2012 Plastic and Cosme 2012 Plastic Surgery Practice
Top 100 Health Professionals 2014 The Leading Physicians of the World
America's Top Physicians 2014 America's Top Physicians

Treatments

Sinusitis
Hearing Loss
Allergies
Acid Reflux
Deviated Septum
Nasal Polyps
Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
Ear Wax
Tonsillitis

Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons
Fellow of American College of Surgeons
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Academy of Otolaryngology Resident Member
Aesculapians – UCLA Medical Alumni Association
UCLA Alumni Association

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

Osborne Head and Neck Foundation
Face to Face

Internships

State University of New York, Upstate Medical University2004General Surgery

Fellowships

Beeson Aesthetic Surgery Institute (Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)

Professional Society Memberships

American Academy of Facial, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Articles and Publications

Multiple Peer Reviews, 2 Chapters

What do you attribute your success to?

Hard Work and Dedication, Perseverance

Hobbies / Sports

Traveling, Family Time

Favorite professional publications

JAMA-Facial Plastics

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Get to know Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Hootan Zandifar, who serves patients in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Zandifar, a remarkable facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, serves as the Director of the Skin Center at the Osborne Head and Neck Institute located in the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers in Los Angeles, California. He specializes in “natural looking plastic surgery,” where every patient’s anatomy and natural appearance is restored but not drastically altered as a result of their surgery.

Osborne Head and Neck Institute is an innovative ear, nose, and throat / head and neck surgical practice. Its mission is to be the premiere referral source for the delivery of subspecialty care in pediatric and adult advanced ear, nose, and throat disorders, head and neck surgical oncology, and plastic and reconstructive surgery on a national level.

A native of Los Angeles, Dr. Zandifar received his medical degree from the prestigious David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He completed his residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at the SUNY Upstate Medical University in New York City and was then accepted to one of a few highly sought after fellowships in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Beeson Aesthetic Surgery Institute in Indiana. The rigorous training he received under the tutelage of world-famous plastic and reconstructive surgeons enables him to provide the best and most advanced treatments available.

At the forefront of his profession, the doctor is board-certified through the American Board of Plastic Surgery, whose mission is to promote safe, ethical, efficacious plastic surgery to the public by maintaining high standards for the education, examination, certification, and continuous certification of plastic surgeons as specialists and subspecialists.

To date, Dr. Zandifar remains a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons (Fellow), the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Fellow), the American Academy of Otolaryngology, and the UCLA Medical Alumni Association. He also practices plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Derm & Rejuvenation Institute, where he provides the latest techniques in plastic surgery alongside Dermatologist Dr. Kormeili.

Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories – reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. A plastic surgeon’s primary responsibility is performing surgical and non-surgical procedures, and they use a variety of reparative and reconstructive techniques to get the job done.

Throughout his line of work, Dr. Zandifar has published peer-reviewed articles in various scientific journals, including Laryngoscope, ENT Journal, Journal of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Brachytherapy, Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, and Journal of Investigative Medicine. He has also presented in many national meetings, including the Annual American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Meeting, the Combined Spring Otolaryngological Meeting, and the Triological Meeting.

Attributing his success to hard work, dedication, and perseverance, Dr. Zandifar has received several awards of distinction from his patients and colleagues. These include: Super Doctors® on the Southern California Rising Star℠ List (2013), Top Plastic Surgeon in Beverly Hills, California by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals, inclusion in the The Leading Physicians of The World publication (2013), Plastic Surgery Practice Best of 2012 Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons, and Walter P. Work, M.D. Award for Outstanding Performance in Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery.

In his personal life, Dr. Zandifar is a proud father of two, a devoted husband, and a true humanitarian. He volunteers annually to help the underserved internationally as part of various medical missions. Outside of the office, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. His favorite professional publication is JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery.