Profile of Michael M. Papalian, Dr

Dr. Michael M. Papalian is a Stanford trained; Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and founder of his private office, The Plastic Surgery Center on Woodside. His career, a triangulation of aesthetic excellence, professional mastery and respected leadership, culminates in the sterling reputation that precedes him.

Dr. Papalian has been in private practice for over two decades and currently serves as the Medical Director of the out-patient surgery center, Plastic Surgery Center of Palo Alto, where he oversees Continuous Quality Improvement. He previously served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Sequoia Hospital, where he was also twice-elected President of the Professional Staff and Chief-of-Staff. Dr. Papalian has been recognized by fellow physicians in San Francisco Magazine as one of few Plastic Surgeons they would select to treat their own family members.

Combining 20 years of experience with the highest dedication to patient satisfaction, Dr. Papalian delivers the highest quality personalized care. Aesthetic excellence and uncompromising patient care are only two of the many reasons for his renown. His thousands of patients rest assured they are in the qualified hands of an experienced Plastic Surgeon, using leading technology and advanced techniques.

Dr. Papalian is Board-Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) as well as a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Procedures of Michael M. Papalian, Dr ⁽⁶⁾

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Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Palo Alto:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Palo Alto:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Palo Alto:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Palo Alto:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Asian Rhinoplasty An asian rhinoplasty is a variation of rhinoplasty surgery that’s performed on someone of Asian descent, to change the appearance of their nose.	Ranked in Palo Alto:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Revision Rhinoplasty A rhinoplasty revision is a surgical procedure that aims to correct undesired results or complications that arise after an initial rhinoplasty.	Ranked in Palo Alto:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US: