Dr. Kasra Ziai, MD

Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Dr. Kasra Ziai is a highly skilled and compassionate facial plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. He completed his residency in Head and Neck Surgery at Penn State and further advanced his expertise through a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery under the guidance of renowned surgeons Dr. Paul Nassif and Dr. Babak Azizzadeh.

Dr. Ziai’s focuses on a comprehensive range of services, including general ENT care, primary and revision rhinoplasty, treatment for facial nerve disorders such as Bell’s palsy, deep plane facelift and neck lift, and periorbital rejuvenation. His expertise also extends to advanced non-invasive treatments like laser therapy, injectables, and skin tightening procedures.

Throughout his career, Dr. Ziai has made significant contributions to the field, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications, several book chapters, and more than 40 local and international presentations. His dedication to facial aesthetics and reconstructive surgery has earned him a respected reputation in the medical community. He is also committed to giving back, having volunteered with the FACES Foundation during the 2023 Cleft Lip/Palate Surgical Campaign in Chiclayo, Peru. His humanitarian efforts were recognized with the prestigious Humanitarian Travel Grant from the American Academy of Head and Neck Surgery.

Known for his personalized and patient-centered approach, Dr. Ziai tailors each treatment to meet the unique needs of his patients, ensuring their safety and satisfaction. He prioritizes delivering results with compassionate care. Fluent in Farsi, Dr. Ziai serves a diverse patient population, helping them achieve their aesthetic goals through a combination of advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments.

Q & A with Dr. Kasra Ziai

What do you do in your time off?

I enjoy tennis, skiing, traveling, and spending time with family.

What defines your personality?

Compassionate, detail-oriented, hard-working.

Why did you choose a career in medicine?

I have a passion for helping others.

Charities & Causes That You Are Passionate About

Cleft lip and cleft palate mission trips: the most recent one was with the Faces Foundation.

Favorite Procedures or Surgeries You Like to Perform

Rhinoplasty, including revision rhinoplasty with rib grafting; facial reanimation for facial nerve disorders; deep plane facelift; and oculoplastic procedures, including upper and lower blepharoplasty and brow lift.

Goals that you have either personally, professionally or both

To provide the best and most up-to-date personalized care and treatment to patients.

Most influential mentor you've worked with

Dr. Paul Nassif and Dr. Babak Azizzadeh.

Credentials, Schools, Fellowships to include etc

Head and Neck Surgery Residency: Penn State Fellowship (Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) in Beverly Hills with Dr. Nassif and Dr. Azizzadeh, in affiliation with Cedars-Sinai.