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Dr. Hootan Zandifar, MD

Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Hootan Zandifar, MD FACS, is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon at the ZandifarMD in Beverly Hills, CA. A native of Los Angeles, he received his medical degree from the prestigious David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and was then accepted to one of a few highly sought after fellowships in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The incredible training he received under the tutelage of world-famous plastic and reconstructive surgeons enables Dr. Zandifar to provide the best and most advanced treatments.
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26 years Experience
Dr. Hootan Zandifar, MD
Specializes in:
  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Plastic Surgeon | Facial Plastic Surgery
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
  • Accepting new patients

How long does Botox last?

Botox treatment or any other similar treatments (i.e. Dysport or Xeomin) usually lasts 3-4 months. However, it isn't unusual that if you use these medications for a period of READ MORE
Botox treatment or any other similar treatments (i.e. Dysport or Xeomin) usually lasts 3-4 months. However, it isn't unusual that if you use these medications for a period of time that the duration between each injection increases. I have some patients that go 6-12 months before needing injection. However, they have been with me for years so it takes time for the muscles to not need these treatments as often.

Can ear tubes removal change the appearance of your ears?

Absolutely not. Ear tubes are inserted on the ear drum which is deep inside your ear canal. Removal of the tubes should not in anyway change the shape of the ear itself.

Which is better for your face Kybella or CoolSculpting?

Both are great treatments to get rid of fat. It really depends on the amount of fat you need to get rid of and the number of treatments you are willing to have. Generally, both READ MORE
Both are great treatments to get rid of fat. It really depends on the amount of fat you need to get rid of and the number of treatments you are willing to have. Generally, both can get rid of a good amount of fat but Kybella needs more treatments than CoolSculpting. Procedures such as liposuction on the other hand will only need one treatment and can get rid of more fat from the face.

Is cheek augmentation permanent?

This is a great questions. There are several ways to augment someone’s cheek. One is through the use of fillers like Restylane, Jeuvaderm, Sculptra and Radiesse. These methods READ MORE
This is a great questions. There are several ways to augment someone’s cheek. One is through the use of fillers like Restylane, Jeuvaderm, Sculptra and Radiesse. These methods give great results but are no permanent. You can also do cheek implants which is a surgical procedure. In this case, however, the results are permanent. You may want to start by getting fillers and if you like the results move on to a more permanent method.

How is a cheek lift done?

Cheek lift is usually done through 2 separate incisions. It is either done via a small incision in your mouth along the cheek. This is called a trans-buccal incision. Another READ MORE
Cheek lift is usually done through 2 separate incisions. It is either done via a small incision in your mouth along the cheek. This is called a trans-buccal incision. Another incision is done through the inside of the lower eyelid. This is called a trans-conjunctival incision. Either incision heals well and there is no scarring. The best incision is decided after your exam.

Do plastic surgeons treat burns?

The short answer to your question is yes. Plastic surgeons can treat both acute burns and burn scars. However, most acute burns are treated in a hospital settings. As for burn READ MORE
The short answer to your question is yes. Plastic surgeons can treat both acute burns and burn scars. However, most acute burns are treated in a hospital settings. As for burn scars, this can be done as an outpatient setting.

How can I make my lips bigger with surgery?

There are a few ways to make lips bigger with surgery. One method is via fat grafting. This is where fat is taken from another part of the body (such as the stomach or thigh). READ MORE
There are a few ways to make lips bigger with surgery. One method is via fat grafting. This is where fat is taken from another part of the body (such as the stomach or thigh). Another method is to use a permanent implant for lip augmentation. Both these techniques give great results and have little recovery time.

Can plastic surgery remove facial scars?

I am sorry to hear about your accident. There are many ways that plastic surgery can either remove or improve the appearance of scars. It really depends on the location of the READ MORE
I am sorry to hear about your accident. There are many ways that plastic surgery can either remove or improve the appearance of scars. It really depends on the location of the scars and the characteristics of the scar. A raised scar can be injected with steroids, can be treated with lasers and dermabrasion. Depressed scars usually do well with resection and re-closure but can sometimes improve with dermabrasion.

What are the side effects of Botox?

Botox is typically a very safe procedure. However, like most other procedures it can have some side effects. The most common side effect is headaches. These are usually temporary. READ MORE
Botox is typically a very safe procedure. However, like most other procedures it can have some side effects. The most common side effect is headaches. These are usually temporary. You can also have allergic reaction to Botox. This is, however, very rare. Most other side effects are related to the Botox spreading from the area of injection to other locations. This can lead to a droopy eyelid or fullness of the upper eyelids.

Is facial plastic surgery painful?

Facial plastic surgery in general is not very painful. However, there are many procedures that fall under the umbrella of facial plastic surgery and some of them can be more painful READ MORE
Facial plastic surgery in general is not very painful. However, there are many procedures that fall under the umbrella of facial plastic surgery and some of them can be more painful than others. For example, a nose job that requires hump reduction can be more uncomfortable than a blepharoplasty procedure.

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 READ MORE
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.

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 READ MORE
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.

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 READ MORE
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.

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 READ MORE
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.

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 READ MORE
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.

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 READ MORE
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.

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 READ MORE
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.

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 READ MORE
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.

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 READ MORE
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.

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 READ MORE
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.