ASHKAN GHAVAMI, M.D.

BIOGRAPHICAL

PRIVATE PRACTICE

2008-Present Office Address

Phone

Email
Website
433 N. Camden Dr. Suite 780
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
P: (310) 275-1959
F: (310) 887-4705
Office@GhavamiPlasticSurgery.com
@DrGhavami
@NosebyGhavami
@GPSAesthetics
GhavamiPlasticSurgery.com

ACADEMIC AFFILIATION

2009-Present David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine
ASSISTANT CLINICAL PROFESSOR
Department of Surgery
Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

LICENSURE

2006-Present
#A98255 2010-Present
Surgery 2019-Present
2004-2007
Medical Board of California:
American Board of Plastic
Florida Medical Board
Texas State Medical Board- Institutional

MEDICAL EDUCATION

1997-2001 University of Wisconsin Medical School
Madison, Wisconsin
Doctor of Medicine, 2001
2004-2005 Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Dallas, Texas
Department of Plastic Surgery
Directors: Harry H. Orenstein, M.D. and Scott N. Oishi, M.D.

MEDICAL EDUCATION

1997-2001 University of Wisconsin Medical School
Madison, Wisconsin
Doctor of Medicine, 2001

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

1991-1996 University of California-Irvine
Irvine, California
Bachelor of Science, 1996
1996Major: Biology

CURRENT HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES

MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Outpatient Surgery Center of Beverly Hills,
LLC Beverly Hills, CA 90210
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
Veterans Administration
Wadsworth Los Angeles, CA 90095
CEDARS SINAI Marina Del Rey Hospital
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

RESIDENCY

2005-2007 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Dallas, Texas
Department of Plastic Surgery
Completed: June 30, 2007
Chairman: Rod J. Rohrich, M.D.
2002-2004 Integrated Surgery-Plastic Surgery
University Hospitals of Cleveland/
Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, Ohio
Department of Surgery
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Chief of Division: Edward A. Luce, M.D.
2001-2002 Integrated Surgery-Plastic Surgery
University Hospitals of Cleveland/ Case
Western Reserve University

Cleveland, Ohio
Department of Surgery
> Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Chief of Division: Edward A. Luce, M.D.

FELLOWSHIP

2005 Congenital Hand Fellowship
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital

Dallas, Texas
Directors: Marybeth Ezaki, M.D. and Peter Carter, M.D.
2004-2005 Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Dallas, Texas
Department of Plastic Surgery
Directors: Harry H. Orenstein, M.D. and ScottOishi, M.D.

SUB-INTERNSHIP

Aug. 2000 University of Wisconsin Medical School
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Chief of Division: Michael L. Bentz, M.D
Sept. 2000 University of Southern California/ Keck School of Medicine
USC University Hospital/LAC+USC Hospital
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Chief of Division: Randy Sherman, M.D.

PLASTIC SURGERY EXAMS

2006 In-Service Examination
99th percentile
2009 Board Certified (ABPS)
2019 American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
Re-Certification (99%)

ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

2022 CO-DIRECTOR
Marina-Rox-Ghavami Aesthetic Fellowship
University of Southern California
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Aesthetic Fellowship Co-Director
2012-2022 Rhinoplasty Society
Current President-Elect
Active Member and Parliamentarian
PRESIDENT: 2023-2024
2010-Present David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Dallas, Texas
Guest Faculty/Speaker/Panelist
2008-Present Faculty Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium
Assistant Clinical Professor
2010-Present American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Active Member
2010 Co-Chairman/Faculty 29th Pan-Pacific Surgical
Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium

Honolulu, Hawaii
Moderator/Speaker- Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Moderator/Speaker- Periorbital Rejuvenation
2004-Present Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal
Guest Reviewer
2008-Present Aesthetic Surgery Journal
Guest Reviewer

TEXTBOOKS

Ghavami A, Cerkes N, and Most SF (Eds.) Global Rhinoplasty: A Multicultural Approach Thieme. New York, NY 2023

PUBLICATIONS

  1. Fat Grafting: Basic Science, Techniques, and Patient Management.
    Shauly O, Gould DJ, Ghavami A.Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2022 Mar 18;10(3):e3987
  2. Invited Discussion on: Quality Assessment of Online Information on Body Contouring
    Surgery in Post-bariatric Patient. Ghavami A. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2020 Jun;44(3):847- 848
  3. Invited Discussion on: Using Dermofat Grafting in Revision Rhinoplasty.
    Ghavami A. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2021 Apr;45(2):626-627
  4. Invited Discussion on: Social Media and Plastic Surgery Practice Building-A Thin Line
    Between Efficient Marketing, Professionalism and Ethics.
    Ghavami A. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2021 Jun;45(3):1322-1324.
  5. Invited Discussion on: Age- and Gender-Related Variability in Nasal Tip Support.
    Ghavami A. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2020 Jun;44(3):917-918
  6. Evidence-Based Medicine: Current Practices in Rhinoplasty.
    Tanna N, Nguyen KT, Ghavami A, Calvert JW, Guyuron B, Rohrich RJ, Gruber RP.Plast
    Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jan;141(1):137e-151e
  7. Gluteal Ligamentous Anatomy and Its Implication in Safe Buttock Augmentation.
    Ghavami A, Villanueva NL, Amirlak B.Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Aug;142(2):363-371
  8. Discussion: Clinical Implications of Gluteal Fat Graft Migration: A Dynamic Anatomical Study.
    Ghavami A. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Nov;142(5):1193-1195.
  9. Evidence-Based Medicine: Current Practices in Rhinoplasty.
    Tanna N, Nguyen KT, Ghavami A, Calvert JW, Guyuron B, Rohrich RJ, Gruber RP.Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jan;141(1):137e-151e
  10. Gluteal Augmentation and Contouring with Autologous Fat Transfer: Part I.
    Ghavami A, Villanueva NL.Clin Plast Surg. 2018 Apr;45(2):249-259
  11. Commentary: Gluteal Augmentation with Silicone Implants: A New Proposal for Intramuscular Dissection. Ghavami A. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2017 Oct;41(5):1148-1149.
  12. Reshaping of the Broad and Bulbous Nasal Tip.
    Dhir K, Ghavami A. Clin Plast Surg. 2016 Jan;43(1):115-26.
  13. Lift-and-fill face lift: integrating the fat compartments. Rohrich RJ, Ghavami A,
    Constantine FC, Unger J, Mojallal A.Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Jun;133(6):756e-767e
  14. Gradinger G: Rohrich RJ, Ghavami A, Mojallal A. The five-step lower lid blepharoplasty. In Press.Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012 May;129(5):841e-2e; author reply 842e-3e
  15. Rohrich RJ, Ghavami A, Mojallal A. The five-step lower lid blepharoplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011 Sep;128(3):775-83
  16. Discussion of Daniel RK. Middle Eastern Rhinoplasty in the United States: Parts 1 and 2. Ghavami A and Rohrich RJ. Plastic and Reconstructive Sureryg. 124(5), 1649, 2009.
  17. Janis JE, Trussler A, Ghavami A, Rohrich RJ, Gunter JP. The lower lateral crura turnover flap in primary rhinoplasty. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 123:1830, 2009
  18. Reece EM, Ghavami A, Hoxworth RE, Alvarez SA, Hatef DA, Brown S, Rohrich RJ. Primary breast augmentation today: A survey of current breast augmentation practice patterns. Aesthetic Surgery Journal . 29: 116, 2009
  19. Rohrich RJ, Ghavami A, Lemmon JA. Individualized Component Facelift: Developing a systematic approach to facial rejuvenation. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 123: 1050, 2009
  20. Rohrich RJ, Ghavami A. Rhinoplasty for middle eastern noses. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 133:1343, 2009
  21. Ghavami A, Janis JE, Acikel C, Rohrich RJ. Tip shaping in primary rhinoplasty: An algorithmic approach. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 122: 1229, 2008
  22. Lemmon JA, Ahmad J, Ghavami A, Bidic SM. Vacuum-assisted closure over an external fixation device. Plast and Reconst Surg. 121: 234e, 2008
  23. Janis JE, Ghavami A, Lemmon JA, Leedy JE, Guyuron B. Anatomy of the Corrugator Supercilii Part II: Supraorbital Nerve Branching Patterns. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 121:233, 2008
  24. Janis JE, Ghavami A, Lemmon JA, Leedy JE, Guyuron B. Anatomy of the Corrugator Supercilii Part I: Corrugator Topography. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 120: 1647, 2007
  25. Ghavami A, Hatef D, Janis JE, Rohrich RJ. Topography and dimensions of the depressor angulioris muscle. In progress. Plast and Reconstr Surg
  26. Ghavami A, Pessa JA, Janis JE, Reece E, Khosla R, Rohrich RJ. The Orbicularis Retaining Ligament of the Medial Orbit: Closing the Circle. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 121(3): 1229, 2008
  27. Rohrich RJ, Ghavami A, Crosby MA. The Role of Hyaluronic Acid Fillers in Facial Cosmetic Surgery: Review and Technical Considerations. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 120: 41S, 2007.
  28. Ghavami A, Janis JE, Guyuron B. Regarding the Treatment of Dynamic Nasal Tip Ptosis with Botulinum Toxin A. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 118(1): 263-64, 2006
  29. Ghavami A, Oishi SN. CME- Thumb Trapeziometacarpal Arthritis: Treatment with Ligament Reconstruction Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 117(6): 116e- 28e, 2006
  30. Guyuron B, Ghavami A, Wishnek S. Components of the Short Nostril. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 116(5): 1517-1524, 2005
  31. Mowlavi A, Masouem M, Ghavami A, Meldrum DG, Wilhelmi BJ. Three Gauze Wraps Provide Improved Temperature Control During Transportation of Amputated Tissue. Journal of Burns and Wounds. 3(1): 11, 2004
  32. Mowlavi A, Meldrum GD, Wilhelmi BJ, Ghavami A, Zook EG. The Aesthetic Earlobe: Classification of Lobule Ptosis Based on a Survey of North American Caucasians. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 112(1): 266-72, 2003
  33. Behmand RA, Ghavami A, Guyuron B. Nasal Tip Sutures Part I: The Evolution. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 112(4): 1125-29, 2003
  34. Ghavami A, Nutt MP, Hardy SP. Heat Shock Protein and High-Dose Aspirin: Effects on random Skin Flap Survival in a Rat Model. Ann Plast Surg 48(1):60-7, 2002
  35. Mowlavi A, Ghavami A, Song Y, Neumeister MW. Limited Use of Cyclosporin A in Skeletal Muscle Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury. Ann Plast Surg 46(4):426-30, 2001
  36. Andrews K, Ghavami A, Mowlavi A, Goldfarb JN. The Youthful Forehead: Placement of Skin Incisions in Hidden Furrows. Dermatol Surgery 26(5):489-90, 2000

PRESENTATIONS/INVITED LECTURES/EXPERT PANELS

  1. 2018
  2. ASAPS Aesthetic Facial & Rhinoplasty
    Feb. 2th to Feb. 4th
  3. 33rd Hawaii PS Symposium
    Feb. 17th to Feb. 18th
  4. Sixth Bergamo Open Rhinoplasty Course
    March 14th to March 17th
  5. Dallas- Cosmetic & Rhinoplasty Meeting
    March 22nd to March 25th
  6. NYC- 2018 ASAPS/ TRS Rhinoplasty Society Program
    April 26th to May 1st
  7. Beautycon
    July 14th to July 15th
  8. Saint Louis- Facial Rejuvenation
    Sep. 22nd to Sep. 24th
  9. Chicago- ASPS Meeting
    Sep. 27th to Oct. 1st
  10. Miami- IMRhiS and ISAPS 2018
    Oct. 29th to Nov. 4th
  11. 2019
    ASAPS LAS VEGAS 2019 FACIAL & RHINOPLASTY SYMPOSIUM
    January 31st to February 2nd
  12. ISTANBUL-ISAPS Face ands Body Symposium
    March 7th to March 9th
  13. ASPS AESTHETICA 2019 SUPER SYMPOSIUM
    March 14th to March 16th
    DALLAS
    March 20th to March 23rd
  14. ASPAS Annual Meeting
    New Orleans
    May 16th to May 21st
  15. 2020
    January
    Honolulu Meeting (Sat. 1/18 to Mon. 1/20)
  16. 53RD BAKER GORDON PROGRAM (MIAMI)
    LIVE SURGERY and SPEAKER

    February 7th to February 9th
  17. Dallas (Wed. 3/11 to Sat. 3/14)
  18. April
    Rhinoplasty Society Meeting
    Las Vegas (Thurs. 4/23 to TBD- Program will not be available until January)
  19. May
    AAFPRS RHINO 2020- Miami (Thurs. 5/14 to Sun. 5/17)

    May
    70th CSPS Annual Meeting- San Diego (Fri. 5/22 to Monday. 5/25)
  20. June
    Eurasian Aesthetic Surgery ISAPS- Istanbul (Wed. 6/10 to Sun. 6/14)
    Faculty Cruise (Mon. 6/15 to Thur. 6/18)
  21. October
    The Global Masters Rhinoplasty Meeting- Berlin (Fri. 10/9 to Sat. 10/11)
  22. 2021
    ASPS Grand Rounds Webinar 8/5 (Thursday)
  23. 40 Jornada Carioca (Rhino in Rio) 8/4- 8/7 (Wednesday- Friday)
  24. Colombian Society 8/23- 8/27 (Monday- Friday)
  25. Australasian Society 10/8- 10/10 (Friday- Sunday)
  26. ASPS Atlanta 10/29-11/29 (Friday- Sunday)
  27. Brazilian Congress 11/4 (Thursday) @ 8:15 am- 9:30 am
  28. Innovaciones San Miguel ,Mexico (12/2021)
  29. 2022
    Dallas Cosmetic & Rhinoplasty 3/10-3/13 (Thursday- Sunday)
  30. The Aesthetic Society 2022 (San Diego Hilton) 4/20- 4/24 (Wednesday- Sunday)
  31. UCSD Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Conference 4/27 (Wednesday)
  32. 72nd Annual Meeting CSPS 2022 (La Jolla Hilton) 5/20- 5/22 (Friday- Sunday)
  33. The California Rhinoplasty Society (San Diego Marriott Marquis) 8/5- 8/7 (Friday- Sunday)
  34. Istanbul Meeting ISAPS 9/20-9/25 (Tuesday- Sunday)
  35. January
    35th Hawaii Plastic Surgery Symposium
    1/21-1/23
  36. March
    Dallas Cosmetic & Rhinoplasty Meeting 2023
    3/9-3/12
  37. LA MCA Meeting (Four Season Hotel)
    3/24-3/26
  38. April The Rhinoplasty Society Annual Meeting 2023/ The Aesthetic Meeting 2023
    4/19-4/23

    April
    ASAPS Annual Meeting
    4/19-4/23
  39. May
    Society of Plastic Surgeons Program Committee/ San Francisco
    5/26-5/28
  40. June
    50 Clinica Planas- International Course of Plastic and Aesthetic Barcelona
    6/15-6/17
  41. Global Master 2023 Conference-Berlin
    6/29-7/2
  42. July
    SDARTs Conference/ San Diego
    7/14-7/16
  43. Ethnic Rhinoplasty
    Presented by Ghavami. 30th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
    Honolulu, HI 2012
  44. Lower Eyelid Rejuvenation: Anatamoy and Clinical Applications
    Presented by Ghavami. 30th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium
    Honolulu, HI 2012
  45. Clinical Analysis Panel
    Gunter J, Rohrich RJ, Ghavami A, Calvert J, Kim D. 29th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty
    Symposium Dallas, TX 2012
  46. Ethnic and Secondary Rhinoplasty Panel
    Gunter J, Calvert, Ghavami A, Ha R. 29th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium Dallas, TX 2012
  47. Fat Trasfer to the Buttock: Techniques and Principle
    a. 3rd International Fat Grafting Forum New Orleans 2012
  48. Multicultural Rhinoplasty Panel Ghavami A, Daniel R, Gebault O
    a. ASAPS Annual Meeting, Vacouver, B.C., May 2012
  49. The Middle Eastern Nose
    Presented by Ghavami. 29th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium Dallas, TX 2012
  50. Buttock Shaping with Fat Transfer
    Presented by Ghavami. 30th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium Honolulu, HI 2012
  51. The Middle Eastern Nose
    Presented by Ghavami. 28th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium Dallas, TX 2011
  52. Ethnic and Secondary Rhinoplasty Panel
    Gunter J, Guyuron B, Byrd S, Ghavami A, Ha R. 28th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium Dallas, TX 2011
  53. Ethnic and Secondary Rhinoplasty Panel
    Gunter J, Guyuron B, Byrd S, Ghavami A, Ha R. 28th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium Dallas, TX 2011
  54. The lower lateral crura: Transection, transposition, and struts.
    Preesented by Ghavami. 16th Annual Rhinoplasty Society Annual Meeting. Boston, MA 2011
  55. Anatomical Considerations in Facial Rejuvenation
    Presented by Ghavami. 29th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium Honolulu, HI 2010
  56. Ethnic Rhinoplasty
    Presented by Ghavami. 29th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium Honolulu, HI 2010
  57. Buttock Shaping Made Simple
    Presented by Ghavami. 29th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium Honolulu, HI 2010
  58. The Middle Eastern Nose
    Presented by Ghavami. 27th Annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium Dallas, TX 2010
  59. Middle Eastern Rhinoplasty
    Presented by Ghavami. 28th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium Honolulu, HI 2008
  60. New Directions in Periorbital Anatomy
    Presented by Ghavami. 28th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association-Plastic Surgery Symposium Honolulu, HI 2008
  61. The Orbicularis Retaining Ligament: Closing the Circle. Ghavami A, Pessa JA, Janis JE, Reece E, Khosla R, Rohrich RJ.
    Presented by Ghavami. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Annual
    Meeting. New York, NY. April, 2007
  62. Ethnic Rhinoplasty: Lessons Learned.
    Presented by Ghavami. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. 2007
  63. The Orbicularis Retaining Ligament and Arcus Marginalis of the Upper Periorbita: Closing the Circle. Ghavami A, Pessa JA, Janis JE, Reece E, Khosla R, Rohrich RJ.
    Presented by Ghavami. Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (TSPS) Annual Meeting.
    Frisco, TX September, 2006.
  64. The Corrugator Superciili Muscle: An Anatomic Reaprraisal. Ghavami A, Janis JE, Lemmon JA, Leedy JE, Guyuron B. Presented by Ghavami. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
    Surgery (ASAPS). Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. April, 2006.
  65. Nerve Injuries: Optimized Treatment Ghavami A
    Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. Texas Scottish Rite Hospital Dallas, Texas. May 2005
  66. Kienbock’ s Disease Ghavami A
    Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery. Dallas, Texas. April 2005
  67. Radial Nerve Palsy: Tendon Transfers Ghavami A
    Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery.
    Dallas, Texas. March 2005
  68. Peripheral Nerve Injuries Ghavami A
    Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery.
    Dallas, Texas. February 2005
  69. Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis: Diagnosis and Treatment. Ghavami A
    Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery.
    Dallas, Texas. January 2005
  70. Hand Anatomy. Ghavami A
    Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery
    a. Dallas, Texas. December 2004
  71. Macrodactyly. Ghavami A
    Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery.
    Dallas, Texas. November 2004
  72. Replantation . Ghavami A
    Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery.
    Dallas, Texas. October 2004
  73. Hand Fractures Part II. Ghavami A
    Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery.
    Dallas, Texas. September 2004
  74. Hand Fractures Part I. Ghavami A
    Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery.
    Dallas, Texas. September 2004
  75. Flexor Tendon Injuries Part I. Ghavami A
    Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery.
    Dallas, Texas. August 2004
  76. Flexor Tendon Injuries Part II. Ghavami A
    Presented by Ghavami: Hand Surgery Grand Rounds. UTSW Department of Plastic Surgery.
    Dallas, Texas. August 2004
  77. Components of the Short Nostril. Ghavami A, Guyuron B.
    Presented by Ghavami: The Ohio Valley Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual
    Meeting. Cleveland, OH. June, 2004.
  78. Insulinoma. Ghavami A.
    Presented by Ghavami: Surgical Grand Rounds. Metrohealth Medical Center. September, 2003.
  79. The Aesthetic Earlobe Shape: Ptosis and Pseudoptosis, Classification, Age-Related Change, and Effects of Rhytidectomy. Mowlavi A, Meldrum GD, Ghavami A, Kalkanis J, Wilhelmi BJ, Zook EG.
  80. Effect of Vitamin E Hemisuccinate on Ischemic/Reperfusion Injury. Medling BD, Mowlavi A, Ghavami A, Wilhelmi BJ, Neumeister MW.
    Presented by Medling: Plastic Surgery Research Council Annual Meeting. Boston, MA, 2002
  81. Clinical Utility of Cyclosporin A and Thymoglobulin against Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Rat Skeletal Muscle. Meldrum, DG, Mowlavi A, Naffziger R, Ghavami A, Wilhelmi B, Neumeister MW, O'Conner T.
    Presented by Meldrum: American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM) Annual
    Meeting. Cancun, Mexico. January 2002
  82. Effects of the Number of Moist Gauze Wraps on Subcutaneous Temperature of Cadaveric Fingers. Meldrum GD, Mowlavi A, Ghavami A, Neumeister MW. Presented by Meldrum: AAHS Annual Meeting. Cancun, Mexico. January 2002.
  83. Presented by Ghavami: Grand Rounds. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. University of Wisconsin Medical School. Sept., 2001 and
    Presented by Bresnick: ASPRS/PSEF/ASMS Annual Scientific Meeting.
    New Orleans, LA. Oct., 1999.
  84. Presented by Ghavami: Grand Rounds. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
    University of Wisconsin Medical School. Sept., 2001 and
    Presented by Bresnick: ASPRS/PSEF/ASMS Annual Scientific Meeting.
    New Orleans, LA. Oct., 1999.
  85. Thromboembolic Complications of Liposuction
    a. Bresnick SD, Rosso RF, Ghavami A, Reinisch JF.
    b. Plast. Surg. Forum Pg.220-222, 1999

AWARDS

June 2007 Excellence in Research Award
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Department of Plastic Surgery
Sept 2006 First Place Scientific Award Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting
Frisco, TX, September, 2006.
The Orbicularis Retaining Ligament and Arcus Marginalis of the Upper
Periorbita: Closing the Circle

Ghavami A, Pessa JA, Janis JE, Reece E, Khosla R, Rohrich RJ
April 2006 Gaspar W. Anastasi Award.
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Annual Meeting.
Orlando, FL. April, 2006.
The Corrugator Supercilii Muscle: An Anatomic Reaprraisal
Ghavami A, Janis JE, Lemmon JA, Leedy JE, Guyuron B
June 2004 Best Clinical Paper, Non-OVSPS Program.
The Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting
Cleveland, OH. June, 2004.
Components of the Short Nostril Ghavami A, Guyuron B.
October 2003 PSEF Scientific Essay Contest Clinical Research Junior Award
ASPS/PSEF/ASMS Annual Scientific Meeting
San Diego, CA. October, 2003.
The Aesthetic Earlobe Shape: Ptosis and Pseudoptosis, Classification, Age
Related Change,and Effects of Rhytidectomy
. Mowlavi A, Meldrum GD,
Ghavami A, Wilhelmi BJ, Zook EG.
Smith and Nephew Wound Management Division
May 1998 MSA (Medical Student Association) Award
May 1998 McGraw-Hill Publication Award

TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS

  1. Ghavami A. Genioplasty. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials of Plastic Surgery. Quality Medical
    Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2006
  2. Ghavami A. Soft Tissue Coverage of the Hand. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials of Plastic Surgery. Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2006
  3. Ghavami A. Replantation. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials of Plastic Surgery. Quality Medical
    Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2006
  4. Ghavami A. Nerve Injuries. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials of Plastic Surgery. Quality Medical
    Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2006
  5. Ghavami A. Brachial Plexus. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials of Plastic Surgery. Quality Medical
    Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2006
  6. Ghavami A. Congenital Deformities of the Hand. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials of Plastic
    Surgery.
    Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2006
  7. Ghavami A. Rheumatoid Arthritis. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials of Plastic Surgery. Quality
    Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2006
  8. Ghavami A. Osteoarthritis. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials of Plastic Surgery. Quality Medical
    Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2
  9. Rohrich RJ, Ghavami A. The Middle Eastern Nose. In: Gunter JP, Rohrich RJ, and Adams
    WP Jr. (Eds). Dallas Rhinoplasty: Nasal Surgery by the Masters (2nd Edition). Quality Medical
    Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2007
  10. Janis JE, Ghavami A, Rohrich RJ. Tip Refinement and Projection: A Predictable and
    Algorithmic Approach to Tip Refinement and Projection. In: Gunter JP, Rohrich RJ, and
    Adams WP Jr. (Eds). Dallas Rhinoplasty: Nasal Surgery by the Masters (2nd Edition). Quality
    Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2007
  11. Ghavami A. and Rohrich RJ. The Ethnic Rhinoplasty. In: Aston SJ et al. (Eds). Aesthetic
    Plastic Surgery
    . Elsevier. May 2009
  12. Ghavami A., Rohrich RJ. Rhinoplasty. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials in Aesthetic Plastic
    Surgery
    . Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2009
  13. Ghavami A., Mendieta C. Gluteal Augmentation. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials in Aesthetic
    Plastic Surgery
    . Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2009
  14. Ghavami A., Nahai F. Upper Blepharoplasty. In: Janis JE (Ed Essentials in Aesthetic Plastic
    Surgery
    . Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2009
  15. Ghavami A., Rohrich RJ. Non-Permanent Fillers. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials in Aesthetic
    Plastic Surgery
    . Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2009
  16. Ghavami A. Guyuron RJ. Genioplasty. In: Janis JE (Ed.) Essentials in Aesthetic Plastic
    Surgery
    . Quality Medical Publishing. St. Louis, MO. 2009
  17. Ghavami A. Revision Middle Eastern Rhinoplasty. In: Shiffman M (Ed.) Advanced Rhinoplasty. Thieme New York, 2013
  18. Ghavami A. Tip Shaping in Rhinoplasty. In: Shiffman M (Ed.) Advanced Rhinoplasty. Thieme 2013
  19. Ghavami A and Saadat S. The Ethnic Rhinoplasty. In: Nahai F and Nahai F. (Eds). Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Thieme. New York, NY 2020
  20. Ghavami A and Kang V. Gluteal Fat Transfer. In: Nahai F and Nahai F. (Eds). Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Thieme. New York, NY 2020

MEETINGS (NOT UPDATED)


(See above)
Multidisciplinary Aesthetic Conference. San Diego, CA. August 2022

72nd Annual Meeting California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS).

La Jolla, CA. May 2022

The Aesthetic Society Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. April 2022

Dallas Cosmetic & Rhinoplasty. Dallas, TX. March 2022

Brazilian Congress. November 2021

American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) Atlanta, GA. October 2021

43rd ASAPS Annual Meeting. October 2021

Colombian Society Meeting. August 2021.

40 Jornada Carioca. Rio De Janiero, Brazil August 2021

American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) Grand Rounds Webinar. August 2021

16th Annual Rhinoplasty Society Meeting. May 2011

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Annual Meeting.
Boston, MA. April 2011

28th Anniversary Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium. Dallas, Texas March 2011
(Adjunct Faculty)

14th Annual Dallas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium. Dallas, Texas March 2011

13th Annual Dallas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium. Dallas, Texas
March 2010

27th Anniversary Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium. Dallas, Texas March 2010
(Adjunct Faculty)

29th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association Meeting-Hawaii Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2010

12th Annual Dallas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium. Dallas, Texas March 2009

26th Anniversary Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium. Dallas, Texas March 2009

25th Silver Anniversary Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium. Dallas, Texas
March 2008 (Volunteer Faculty)

28th Pan-Pacific Surgical Association Meeting-Hawaii Plastic Surgery Symposium
Honolulu, HI 2008

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Annual Meeting.
New York, NY. April 2007

Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Symposium. Dallas, Texas. March 2007
(Live Surgery/ Co-Surgeon)

11th Annual Advances and Controversies in Cosmetic Surgery. Dallas, Texas
March 2007

24th Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium. Dallas, Texas March 2007

Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting Frisco, Texas. September 2006

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Annual Meeting.
Orlando, Florida. April 2006

Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Symposium. Dallas, Texas.
March 2006 (Live Surgery-Assistant Director)

23rd Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium. Dallas, Texas March 2006

Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Symposium. Dallas, Texas. March 2005

22nd Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium. Dallas, Texas. March 2005

American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) Annual Meeting, New York, New
York. September 2004

Ohio Valley Society Plastic Surgeons (OVSPS) Annual Meeting, Cleveland, Ohio June
2004

American Society of Plastic Surgeons/(ASPS/ASMS/PSEF) Annual Scientific Meeting.
San Diego, California
October 2003

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

2010-Present Ghavami Plastic Surgery
&
David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine

Dept. of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery
2004-2007 Southwestern University Medical School
Department of Plastic Surgery
Dallas, TX
2002-2004 Case Western Reserve University & Zeeba Medical
Campus

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Preceptor: Bahman Guyuron, M.D.
1999-2001 Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Institute for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Microsurgery Research Laboratory
Concurrent with UW Medical School
Preceptor: Michael W. Neumeister, M.D.
1998-2000 University of Wisconsin Medical School
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Microsurgery Research Laboratory
Preceptor: Stephen P. Hardy, M.D.
1998 (Summer) Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Summer Research Externship
Preceptor: John F. Reinisch, M.D.
1994-1995 University of California-Irvine
Department of Evolutionary Biology
Preceptor: Michael Rose, Ph.D.

TELEVISION & MEDIA APPEARANCES

THE CULPOS SISTERS, TEEN MOM: OGs (MTV), SELLING SUNSET,
GOOD MORNING AMERICA, PEOPLE, THE DOCTORS, EXTRA, NBC,
CBS KTLA, US WEEKLY, DISCOVERY CHANNEL, NEW BEAUTY, NBC,
DAILYMAIL.COM, OK! MAGAZINE, STAR, RADAR ONLINE, FOX NEWS,
IN TOUCH WEEKLY, TYRA, TELEMUNDO, TMZ, E!, STORAGE WARS,
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (Not Current)

2007 Assistant Surgeon-Live Surgery
Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Symposium.
Dallas, Texas. March 2007
2006 Assistant Director-Live Surgery
Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Symposium.
Dallas, Texas. March 2006
1998-2001 Surgery Interest Group
1998 Medical Student Anatomy Demonstration Project
1997-1999 Medical Students for the Arts (MFA)
1997-1998 Doctors Ought-to Care (DOC)
1997-1998 Medical Student Association (MSA)
1997-1998 University of Wisconsin Medical School Class of 2001-President
1996-1997 Los Angeles County +USC Hospital (LAC+USC)
Department of Medicine, Volunteer
1995-1996 Western Medical Center
Operating and Emergency Rooms, Volunteer

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Acoustic and Electric Guitar- Jazz, Ethnic, Blues, Rock
Percussions- Dombak, Jimbay
YOGA/MRT/FITNESS
Vedic Meditation
Social Media (Instagram 604k Followers @DrGhavami)
Languages: Farsi (fluent), Spanish (partial)