Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS, is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Clinical Chief of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at Cedars-Sinai, and President Elect of the AAFPRS, globally recognized for deep plane facelift, revision facelift, facial reanimation, and facial nerve reconstruction.
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh is a globally recognized, double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose expertise bridges facial nerve preservation, parotidectomy reconstruction, facial reanimation, deep plane facelifts, and complex revision surgery. He is uniquely positioned as a surgeon who restores both the form and function of the face—harmonizing aesthetic balance with nerve integrity and natural expression.
As the Clinical Chief of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Director of the Facial Paralysis Institute in Beverly Hills, Dr. Azizzadeh has become a trusted authority for patients seeking world-class outcomes for both reconstructive and aesthetic facial concerns.
In partnership with Dr. Babak Larian, one of the world’s leading parotid surgeons, Dr. Azizzadeh specializes in restoring facial symmetry and natural contour following parotidectomy. Many patients choose to undergo simultaneous deep plane facelift surgery or symmetrical facial repositioning to optimize symmetry and rejuvenation after tumor removal. His unparalleled command of facial nerve anatomy ensures these procedures are performed safely while achieving beautifully natural results.
Across all his specialties—parotid reconstruction, facelift surgery, and facial reanimation—Dr. Azizzadeh maintains one consistent philosophy: every face deserves harmony, motion, and confidence.
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh’s career is built on world-class surgical training, academic excellence, and leadership across facial plastic surgery, facial nerve reconstruction, and advanced facial rejuvenation. He completed his medical education and Head & Neck / Facial Plastic Surgery residency with Dr. Larian at the UCLA School of Medicine before pursuing a highly competitive fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Harvard Medical School, where he later served as a Clinical Instructor. Dr. Azizzadeh currently holds the position of Clinical Chief of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and co-directs one of the most prestigious AAFPRS Fellowship Programs, training the next generation of facial plastic surgeons.
He is the President of the Sir Charles Bell Society—the world’s leading organization dedicated to facial nerve science—and serves as the President Elect for the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. A pioneer in facial nerve surgery, he has developed innovative techniques including Scarless Facial Reanimation™ and selective neurolysis for facial nerve disorders. His commitment to scientific advancement extends to his work as co-founder of MACRO Trials, a technology-driven platform using AI to accelerate clinical research.
Dr. Azizzadeh is widely recognized by the media and medical community alike. His expertise has been featured on Oprah, CNN, ABC Nightline, The New York Times, Vogue, WSJ, Allure, Town & Country, and other top outlets. He has been honored as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly, Newsweek, and U.S. News & World Report for more than a decade. Academically, he has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications and more than 10 major textbooks, including serving as lead editor of Facial Nerve, Management of Post-Facial Paralysis Synkinesis and Master Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation. He was the chair of the International Facial Nerve Symposium and is a frequent keynote speaker at national and international meetings, where he educates colleagues on facial nerve reconstruction, revision facelift surgery, and modern approaches to facial rejuvenation.
Throughout all accomplishments, Dr. Azizzadeh maintains a unified identity across his aesthetic and reconstructive work—grounded in unparalleled mastery of facial nerve anatomy, deep plane facelift techniques, and the restoration of natural facial harmony and expression.
In addition to his busy surgical practices, Dr. Azizzadeh is regularly involved in charitable causes. He is the founder and director of the Facial Paralysis and Bell’s Palsy Foundation — a non-profit committed to developing techniques to cure facial nerve disorders, as well as providing surgery to those in need.
Dr. Azizzadeh also works with the Global Smile Foundation, traveling to third world countries and donating his valuable surgical expertise to help children with cleft lip and palate disorders restore their appearance. Finally, he is also heavily involved with the ROSE Fund (Regaining One’s Self-Esteem), an organization dedicated to ending violence against women. Through his work with this organization, Dr. Azizzadeh performs reconstructive surgeries to help victims of domestic and other types of abuse.
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Dr. Babak Larian, a globally recognized board-certified head and neck surgeon with extraordinary expertise in micro-parotidectomy. He is deeply committed to the treatment of individuals affected by parotid disorders and calls upon an entire team of experts to ensure his patients receive the best care possible. His cutting-edge, minimally invasive approach to parotid removal provides incredibly high success rates and lower risks of complications.
A board-certified head and neck surgeon, as well as an otology and neurotology specialist, Dr. Slattery has extensive experience evaluating, diagnosing and treating diseases of the parotid glands. With ample knowledge in cranial structures and facial nerve function and disorders, Dr. Slattery is fully qualified to ensure optimal outcomes for complex parotid removal cases.
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