Dr. Fadi Chahin MD

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Get to know Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Fadi Chahin, who serves patients in California.

An esteemed plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Chahin specializes in providing aesthetic surgery of the face and body to his patients. He has particular expertise in rhinoplasty, facelift surgery, breast augmentation, tummy tuck surgery, and liposuction.

Representing the ultimate integration between artistry and science, his private practice of aesthetic surgery and aesthetic reconstructive surgery demands many years of dedicated study and training.

With offices in Beverly Hills and Porter Ranch, he strives to achieve natural looking, attractive results with a minimal recovery time and high patient satisfaction, utilizing the most advanced, safest and least invasive techniques available in today’s sophisticated world of plastic surgery. 

Highly experienced in advanced techniques, Dr. Chahin is able to achieve the desired results without risking scarring and other complications. He emphasizes patient safety, providing quality care with attention to detail in a supportive and friendly atmosphere.

Committed to helping patients enhance their appearance and feel comfortable in their own skin, he takes pride in his ability to help them achieve natural looking results. He believes in providing an individualized approach to each patient, and will work with them to create a surgical plan that meets their cosmetic goals, keeping their safety and satisfaction as his top priorities.

With a broad educational background, Dr. Chahin graduated with his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University in Syria. He then relocated to the United States, completing his residency in plastic surgery at the Medical College of Ohio. 

After the conclusion of his formal residency, he pursued an advanced microvascular fellowship at UCLA, with an emphasis on breast, facial and extremity surgery. This specialized training provided him with the ultimate refinement of his skills in body contouring, facial aesthetics and breast sculpturing surgical techniques.

He then studied the patterns of Ex-Vivo liver perfusion as his scientific post-graduate basic science research project at the nationally distinguished ECMO research laboratory of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He followed this research with a residency training in general surgery at North Oakland Medical Centers / Wayne State University.

As a testament to his success, the doctor is board-certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. 

Dedicated to staying up-to-date in his field, Dr. Chahin regularly attends conferences, seminars, and continuing medical education courses on the latest plastic surgery techniques and technologies, ensuring he offers patients the best care possible.

A respected member of the medical community, he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a life member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and an active member of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons. 

In California, Dr. Chahin maintains staff and operating room privileges at UCLA Westwood, UCLA Santa Monica, Providence Tarzana Medical Center, Northridge Hospital, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, Antelope Valley Hospital, and Huntington Memorial Hospital.

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. 

With his commitment to excellence, compassionate care, and dedication to patient safety, Dr. Chahin offers a comprehensive solution for those seeking plastic surgery. His experience and passion for plastic surgery make him a trusted resource for his patients seeking quality results with minimal recovery time. 

Throughout his extensive career, he has authored many published articles in respected journals and textbook chapters. His work has also been presented at local, regional, and national conferences that address various aspects of both the surgical basic sciences, in particular the topic of wound healing and clinical surgery such as minimally invasive surgical methods. 

Having won multiple awards, Dr. Chahin is the recipient of the Glenn Sanford Excellence in Surgical Skills Award.

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