Profile of Diya Tantawi, Dr

Beauty Refined’s medical director, Dr. Diya Tantawi, is a Double Board-Certified cosmetic plastic surgeon with extensive surgical experience and academic training.

Dr. Tantawi is a member of the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Corps. He is the recipient of multiple badges and awards, and he is very proud to have served American troops in the U.S. Army in active-duty and reserve capacities. He was deployed in support of:

Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation New Dawn
Operation Spartan Shield.

He is highly regarded throughout Palm Desert and the entire Coachella Valley, for his high-level of technical skills and artistry in carrying out cosmetic procedures as well as his warm and compassionate bedside manner.

Dr. Tantawi completed his Plastic Surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He completed his residency in General Surgery at Nassau University Medical Center/ Long Island Jewish Health system in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Tantawi was voted “Outstanding Clinical Instructor” at Nassau University Medical Center.

Dr. Tantawi is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery.

Procedures of Diya Tantawi, Dr ⁽³⁵⁾

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Jowl Treatment There are several methods for a non-surgical jowl lift that effectively tighten jowls with minimal downtime.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Mini Facelift A mini facelift is an anti-aging surgery that focuses on sagging skin.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Rhinophyma Treatment The aims of surgical rhinophyma treatment are to remove the excess tissue and restore the natural shape of the nose as much as possible by shaving off the extra layers of skin.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Tummy Tuck Also known as an "abdominoplasty” this procedure reduces the size and shape of the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Lower Body Lift The lower body lift extends the tummy tuck incision completely around the lower torso, which allows surgeon to lift or resuspend the thighs and tighten the buttocks as well as to execute the traditional tummy tuck.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Male Breast Reduction Gynecomastia surgery reduces breast size in men, flattening and enhancing the chest contours.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Jaw Contouring Jaw contouring is a popular procedure for slimming the jawline and creating a more balanced facial profile.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Hair Transplant Hair transplant is a cosmetic procedure that involves taking donor hairs from one or more areas of your body—most commonly the back or sides of your scalp, or even your beard, back, or chest—and moving them to a recipient area where you've had hair loss.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Upper Blepharoplasty A surgical procedure that targets fatty deposits and saggy skin above the eye and on the upper eyelid. Contributes to a younger appearance and in some patients can improve their field of vision.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Nipple Surgery Nipple reduction surgery involves decreasing the size of protruding or disproportionately large nipples and trimming excess tissue to create an aesthetically balanced breast.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Buttock Surgery A "butt lift" or "gluteoplasty" removes excess skin from the buttocks and provides a naturally lifted and firmer appearance.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Double Eyelid Surgery Double eyelid surgery is a procedure to create a crease in the upper eyelid of someone who doesn’t have one or has one that’s poorly defined.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Laser Liposuction Laser liposuction is an FDA-approved, minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses laser energy to liquefy fat cells before they’re suctioned out through a thin tube called a cannula.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Eye Lift An eye lift is a surgical procedure that reduces bagginess from lower eyelids and removes excess skin from the upper eyelids.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Breast Reduction A procedure that removes excess skin and breast tissue that may cause saggy breasts or physical symptoms.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Vaser Liposuction Vaser liposuction is a surgical fat-removal procedure that uses ultrasonic vibration to break up unwanted fat and free it from the surrounding tissue before it’s sucked out through a hollow tube, called a cannula.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Breast Fat Transfer A surgery where fat is removed from an area with fatty deposits via liposuction, purified, and then transferred via injection into the breasts to increase size and fullness.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Implants A facial implant is a small device (made of silicon or another safe material) that plastic surgeon puts underneath your skin during surgery.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Fat Transfer An injection procedure where fat is harvested from the abdomen using liposuction, purifying it, and then injecting it into the target areas of the face to create fullness and a younger appearance.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Arm Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the arms.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Buttock Implants A butt augmentation procedure that places implants to enhance the size and shape of the buttocks.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Breast Asymmetry Correction Breast asymmetry correction surgery involves changing the size, shape or position of one of both the breasts to make the breasts more equal.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Reconstruction Facial reconstruction surgery is performed to reshape structures in the head and neck — typically the nose, ears, chin, cheekbones and neckline.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Male Pectoral Implants Pectoral implants are body implants made of solid silicone.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Skin Grafting Skin grafting is a surgical procedure that involves removing skin from one area of the body and moving it, or transplanting it, to a different area of the body.	Ranked in Palm Desert:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US: