Babak Azizzadeh MD FACS

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS — President-Elect, American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS); Clinical Chief, Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Health; Director, CENTER for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery, Beverly Hills; President, Sir Charles Bell Society; Director, Facial Paralysis Institute; Global Expert in Deep Plane Facelifts & Facial Reanimation.

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Summary

Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS is the President-Elect of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) and a globally recognized leader in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Based in Beverly Hills, California, he serves as Clinical Chief of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Health System and is double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery.

Internationally sought-after for his expertise in deep plane facelifts, facial reanimation, revision facial surgery, blepharoplasty, and rhinoplasty, Dr. Azizzadeh is renowned for combining surgical precision with artistic vision to achieve natural, balanced, and enduring results. He pioneered selective neurolysis for facial synkinesis, advanced structural neck contouring techniques, and innovative approaches to complex revision and nerve-related facial surgery.

A Harvard-trained facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Azizzadeh has authored or edited more than 10 textbooks—including Master Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation and Master Techniques in Blepharoplasty and Periorbital Rejuvenation—and published over 80 scientific articles advancing the field of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He also serves as President of the Sir Charles Bell Society, leading international collaborations focused on facial paralysis, Bell’s palsy, Moebius syndrome, Ramsay Hunt syndrome, and acoustic neuroma outcomes.

Dr. Azizzadeh’s pioneering work and commitment to patient safety have earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, Castle Connolly, and Super Doctors, naming him among America’s Best Plastic Surgeons for over a decade. Featured on Oprah, CNN, CBS Mornings, The New York Times, and Elle, he continues to redefine the global standard of excellence in facial rejuvenation and facial nerve surgery.

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Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS, is a globally recognized facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and President-Elect of the AAFPRS. As Clinical Chief at Cedars

Clinical Expertise

Rhytidectomy, Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, Rhinoplasty, Facial paralysis, Bell's palsy, Facial nerve surgery, Cosmetic surgery, Facelift, Cosmetic / aesthetic surgery, Deep plane face lift

Education & Training

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2002 - 2003
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1996 - 2002
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1996
University of California, Los AngelesB.S., Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, Summa Cum Laude, 1988 - 1992

Work Experience

American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryPresident Elect · September 2025 - Current
Cedars-Sinai Health SystemClinical Chief · January 2023 - Current
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAAssociate Clinical Professor · January 2011 - Current
Center for Advanced Facial Plastic SurgeryManaging Director · August 2003 - Current
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA)Attending Surgeon · January 2003 - Current
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAAssociate Clinical Professor · January 2003 - Current
Cedars-Sinai Health System ·
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaCo Director · July 2010 - July 2020
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAAssistant Clinical Professor · January 2003 - January 2011
House Clinic (Center for Facial Nerve Function)Physician · January 2003 - Current
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (Torrance, CA)Physician · January 2003 - January 2011
Harvard Medical SchoolClinical Instructor · January 2002 - January 2003

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1998 - 2027
NY State Medical License 2013 - 2026
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryFacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Plastic Surgeon Castle Connolly, 2010-2025
Top plastic surgeon Newsweek, 2003-2005
Top Doctors:Southern California Castle Connolly, 2012
Winner of Western Section Resident Travel Award The Western Section of the American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological (Triological) Society, 2001
Dean's Honor List University of California, Los Angeles
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Eta Sigma Honor Society
Golden Key National Honor Society
College of Letters & Science Honors
Fellow American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Undergraduate Summer Research Award University of California, Los Angeles
The David Saxon Distinguished Phi Beta Kappa Award
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society University of California, Los Angeles
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Resident Travel Award The Triological Society Meeting
Resident Travel Award The 60th Annual AAOA Meeting
Resident Research Award American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Outstanding Resident Teaching Award University of California, Los Angeles
Humanitarian Award Recipient – Operation of Hope
Member Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Dual Innervation of the Depressor Labii Inferioris and Implications for Deep Plane Facelift and Structural Neck Contouring: Insights from In Vivo Stimulation of the Fa...
Anna Frants, Brittany Leader, Richard J Lu, Babak Azizzadeh
Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. 2025-08-28
International, Multispecialty Expert Consensus on Nomenclature for Facial Paralysis.
Samuel L Oyer, Rachel Baptista, Kofi Boahene, Gregory H Borschel, Patrick Byrne
Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. 2025-08-28
Buccal Fat Pad Modification in Deep Plane Facelift: Technical and Facial Nerve Considerations.
Kaitlynne Y Pak, Marielle He, Babak Azizzadeh
The Laryngoscope. 2025-07-07

Journal Articles

Brow and upper lid aesthetics and rejuvenation: views from four disciplines
Azizzadeh B, Massry GG, Clin Plast Surg, 1/1/2013
Injectable Poly-L-Lactic Acid (sculptra): technical considerations in soft-tissue contouring
Lam SM, Azizzadeh B, Gravier M, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 9/1/2006
Reconstruction of a massive facial cutaneous defect with a bilobed transposition flap
Iddings D, Azizzadeh B, Osborne R, Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, 1/1/2006
Success of Multiple, Sequential, Free Tissue Transfers to the Head and Neck
Varvares MA, Lin D, Hadlock T, Azizzadeh B, et al, Laryngoscope, 1/1/2005
Inhibitors of Nitric Oxide Increase the Rate of Microvascular Thrombosis
Azizzadeh B, Buga GM, Berke GS, Larian B, Ignarro LJ, Blackwell KE, Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 1/1/2003
Long Term Survival Outcome in Transhyoid Resection of Base of Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Azizzadeh B, Enayati P, Maghami E, Larian B, Blackwell KE, Abemayor E, Calcaterra TC, Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1/1/2002
Octogenarian Free Flap Reconstruction: Complications and Cost of Therapy
Blackwell KE, Azizzadeh B, Ayala C, Rawnsley JD, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1/1/2002
Publication Rate of Abstracts Presented at the Annual Meeting of American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Larian B, Namazie A, Agha N, Azizzadeh B, Blackwell KE, Wang MB, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1/1/2001
High Efficiency Screening of Hybridoma Supernatants Using the Biomek 1000 High Density Replicating System
Forsthuber T, Azizzadeh B, Olson C, International Labmate, 1/1/1992
Opportunities in Graduate Studies
Azizzadeh B, UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal, 1/1/1991
An Interview with Dr Betty Stephenson
Azizzadeh B, UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal, 1/1/1990
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Books/Book Chapters

Master Techniques in Rhinoplasty
AzizzadehEditors: Azizzadeh.
Master Techniqes In Blepharoplasty & Periorbital Rejuvenation
AzizzadehEditors: Massry, Azizzadeh.
Facial Nerve
AzizzadehEditors: Slattery, Azizzadeh.
Master Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation
Azizzadeh
The Facial Nerve
Chapter: Examination of the Facial Nerve
Azizzadeh B, Kulbersh JS, O'Connell BPEditors: Slattery WH, Azizzadeh B.Thieme2014
The Facial Nerve
Chapter: Lower Facial Reanimation
Azizzadeh B, Lee KJEditors: Slattery WH, Azizzadeh B.Thieme2014
The Facial Nerve
Editors: Slattery WH, Azizzadeh B.Thieme2014
Multispecialty Approach to Brow and Upper Eyelid Surgery, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery
Editors: Azizzadeh B, Massry G.Elsevier2013
Master Techniques in Blepharoplasty and Periorbital Rejuvenation
Editors: Massry G, Murphy M, Azizzadeh B.Springer, NY2011
Master Techniques in Rhinoplasty
Editors: Azizzadeh B, Murphy M, Numa W, Johnson CM.WB Saunders2011
Master Techniques in Rhinoplasty
Chapter: Mandibular Implants
Page 211 - 224Kennedy WJ, Azizzadeh B, Binder WBEditors: Azizzadeh B, Murphy M, Numa W, Johnson CM.WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA2011
Master Techniques in Rhinoplasty
Chapter: Middle Eastern Rhinoplasty
Page 387 - 396Azizzadeh B, Mashkevich GEditors: Azizzadeh B, Murphy M, Numa W, Johnson CM.WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA2011
Master Techniques in Rhinoplasty
Chapter: Nasal Airway Obstruction
Page 447 - 454Lee K, Azizzadeh B, Larian BEditors: Azizzadeh B, Murphy M, Numa W, Johnson CM.WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA2011
Master Techniques In Blepharoplasty and Periorbital Rejuvenation
Chapter: Periorbital Aesthetic Surgery: The Evolution of a Multidisciplinary Surgical Subspecialty
Page 3 - 10Kulbersh JS, Massry GG, Azizzadeh BEditors: Massry G, Murphy M, Azizzadeh B.Springer, NY2011
Master Techniques In Blepharoplasty and Periorbital Rejuvenation
Chapter: Short-flap Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System (SMAS) Rhytidectomy
Page 313 - 338Azizzadeh B, Lee KJEditors: Massry G, Murphy M, Azizzadeh B.Springer, NY2011
Master Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation
Editors: Azizzadeh B, Murphy M, Johnson CM.WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA2007
Master Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation
Chapter: The Aging Face Consultation
Page 1 - 16Murphy MR, Johnson, CM, Azizzadeh BEditors: Azizzadeh B, Murphy M, Johnson CM.WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA2007
Master Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation
Chapter: Short-flap SMAS Rhytidectomy
Page 153 - 172Azizzadeh B, Hadlock TA, Cheney MLEditors: Azizzadeh B, Murphy M, Johnson CM.WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA2007
Master Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation
Chapter: Aesthetic Midface Implants
Page 197 - 216Binder WJ, Kim BP, Azizzadeh BEditors: Azizzadeh B, Murphy M, Johnson CM.WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA2007
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Abstracts/Posters

Masseteric-Facial Nerve Transfer for Facial Reanimation (Abstract presentation)
Azizzadeh B, 2013 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Advances in Multispecialty Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA, 11/1/2013
Injectable Fluorouracil (5-FU) as an Adjunct to Periorbital Skin Grafting (Poster Presentation)
Azizzadeh B, Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New Orleans, LA, 11/1/2013
Current Trends in Blepharoplasty Among ASOPRS Members (Poster Presentation)
Azizzadeh B, Annual Fall Meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New Orleans, LA, 11/1/2013
Quality of Life in Partial Facial Paralysis Patients with Static Sling vs. Neurotoxin Treatment. Poster Presentation
Azizzadeh B, 10th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery, Hollywood, FL, 5/2/2010
Local Administration of Nitric Oxide Significantly Impacts Microvascular Thrombosis (Poster Presentation)
Azizzadeh B, The 105th Annual Meeting of the American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological (Triological) Society, Boca Raton, FL, 5/12/2002
Comparative Analysis of Radiobiological Parameters of Thyroid and Non-thyroid cancer cell lines and correlation with Clinical Radioresponsiveness (Poster Presentation)
Azizzadeh B, The 104th Annual Meeting of the American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological (Triological) Society, Palm Desert, CA, 5/14/2001
Transhyoid Resection of Base of Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Long Term Outcome (Poster Presentation)
Azizzadeh B, The Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Head and Neck Society, Palm Desert, CA, 5/12/2001
The Success of Multiple, Sequential Free Tissue Transfers to the Head and Neck (Poster Presentation)
Azizzadeh B, COSM, Nashville, TN, 5/2/2001
Esthesioneuroblastoma: The UCLA Experience 1970-2000 (Poster Presentation)
Azizzadeh B, The Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington, DC, 9/24/2000
Publication Rate of Abstracts at The Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (Poster Presentation)
Azizzadeh B, The Annual Meeting of American Academy of Otolaryngology –Head & Neck Surgery, New Orleans, LA, 9/26/1999
Measurement of Adductory Force of Individual Laryngeal Muscles in an In Vivo Canine Model (Poster Presentation)
Azizzadeh B, Annual Award Meeting of the Medical Student Thesis Program – UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, 6/13/1996
Measurement of Adductory Force of Individual Laryngeal Muscles in an In Vivo Canine Model (Poster Presentation)
Azizzadeh B, The Middle Section of the American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological (Triological) Society, Rochester, MN, 1/22/1994
High Density Screening of Hybridoma Supernatants (Poster Presentation)
Azizzadeh B, 8th International Congress of Immunology, Budapest, Hungary, 1/1/1992
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Lectures

Open Rhinoplasty: How I Do It (Invited Lecture)
Los Angeles, CA - 2/9/2014
Rhytidectomy: How I Do It (Invited Lecture)
Los Angeles, CA - 2/9/2014
Autologous Fat Grafting Simplified (Oral Presentation)
San Diego, CA - 2/5/2014
My Perspective May Be Different than Yours
New Orleans, LA - 10/1/2013
Great Debate 1: Facial Rehabilitation: Gracilis vs. Dynamic Reconstruction (Oral Presentation)
New Orleans, LA - 10/1/2013
The Male Face: Different Goals for a Different Aesthetic (Instructional Course)
New Orleans, LA - 10/1/2013
Current Trends and Contemporary Refinements in Facial Fillers. Instructional Course
New Orleans, LA - 10/1/2013
Plastic Surgery for Facial Palsy (Invited Lecture)
Los Angeles, CA - 8/1/2013
Surgical Treatment for Facial Reanimation (Invited Lecture)
Los Angeles, CA - 8/1/2013
Nerve Grafting and Nerve Transfer (Moderator)
Boston, MA - 6/1/2013
Results of Masseteric to Facial Nerve Substitution (Oral Presentation)
Boston, MA - 6/1/2013
Quantitative Analysis of Facial Volumetric Changes in Patients With Unilateral Facial Paralysis (Oral Presentation)
Boston, MA - 6/1/2013
Aesthetic Nasal Analysis (Invited Lecture)
Lake Tahoe, CA - 3/1/2013
Preserving Ethnic Features in Rhinoplasty. Invited Lecture
Beaver Creek, CO - 1/1/2013
Conservative Rhytidectomy: Why It's Ideal for the 21st Century (Invited Lecture)
Beaver Creek, CO - 1/1/2013
Advances in Facial Reanimation (Invited Lecture)
Los Angeles, CA - 1/1/2013
Overview of Hyaluronic Acid Fillers. Invited Lecture
Newport Beach, CA - 10/1/2012
Comprehensive Facial Paralysis Management (Instructional Course) Director
Washington, DC - 9/1/2012
Injectables and Fillers (Instructional and Workshop Course Director)
Washington, DC - 9/1/2012
Masseteric to facial nerve transfer: refinements in facial re-animation (Oral Presentation)
Washington, DC - 9/1/2012
Facial Reanimation in an Elderly Man with Facial Pain and Progressive Facial Paralysis of Unclear Etiology (Oral Presentation)
Washington, DC - 9/1/2012
Rhinoplasty Complications: Prevention and Management (Invited Lecture)
Lake Tahoe, CA - 3/1/2012
Comprehensive Lower Lid Rejuvenation (Instructional Course Director)
San Francisco, CA - 9/1/2011
Facial Reanimation: Management of Young Patient With Multiple Cranial Neuropathies (Oral Presentation)
San Francisco, CA - 9/1/2011
New Patient Consultation: Invited Lecture
Los Angeles, CA - 3/1/2011
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Press Mentions

Why Is Everyone Gossiping About Sculptra? - an interview with Top Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Babak AzizzadehOctober 20th, 2025
Behind the age-defying procedure dubbed the 'Forever-35' facelift Deep plane facelifts that are increasingly hard to detect are drawing in celebrities and big spenders hoping to refresh their looks with Dr. Babak AzizzadehOctober 16th, 2025
8 Best Serums With Peptides for Hair Growth - with Top Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Babak AzizzadehSeptember 19th, 2025
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