Profile of Andre Panossian, Dr

Dr. Andre Panossian's illustrious journey began by receiving his medical education at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, following his exceptional academic performance at UCLA, where he graduated with Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude honors. His commitment to excellence continued as he embarked on a combined residency program in general surgery and plastic surgery at the esteemed Keck School of Medicine of USC. During this rigorous training at the well-known LA County Hospital, Dr. Panossian honed his surgical skills and laid the foundation for his career. Driven by a passion for craniofacial surgery, Dr. Panossian completed subspecialty training at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and Harvard Medical School. He also learned the practice of facial paralysis reconstruction under the mentorship of Dr. Ron Zuker, a pioneer in facial paralysis reconstruction. This coveted fellowship opportunity, offered to only one surgeon in the United States, provided Dr. Panossian with unparalleled expertise in facial paralysis reconstruction and advanced craniofacial techniques. By his admission, Dr. Panossian is obsessive about achieving the most perfect result possible. In this vein, he refined his techniques further through specialized training in France.

Dr. Panossian's dedication to excellence in plastic and reconstructive surgery is underscored by his affiliation with prestigious organizations such as the American Association of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons–the latter of which awarded his groundbreaking work in developing the lengthening temporalis myoplasty procedure for facial reanimation as "Best Reconstructive Paper" in 2016. His outstanding contributions have earned him recognition as a "Top Doctor" by esteemed publications, including US News and World Report, Pasadena Magazine, and Los Angeles Magazine.

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Procedures of Andre Panossian, Dr ⁽¹⁹⁾

Procedure	Rank in Pasadena	Rank in CA	Rank in US
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 Pasadena: 8	Ranked in CA: 39	Ranked in US: 1602
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 Pasadena: 3	Ranked in CA: 31	Ranked in US: 1144
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Pasadena: 2	Ranked in CA: 11	Ranked in US: 1326
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Pasadena: 14	Ranked in CA: 5	Ranked in US: 1612
Ear Pinning Cosmetic ear surgery is a type of plastic and reconstructive surgery that can improve the size, shape, or position of the outer ear by reshaping the cartilage.	Ranked in Pasadena: 2	Ranked in CA: 1	Ranked in US: 687
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Pasadena: 3	Ranked in CA: 35	Ranked in US: 785
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Pasadena: 4	Ranked in CA: 33	Ranked in US: 1509
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Pasadena: 6	Ranked in CA: 280	Ranked in US: 1378
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Pasadena: 4	Ranked in CA: 198	Ranked in US: 806
Inverted Nipple Treatment The inverted nipple is a frequently encountered problem which can cause difficulties with breastfeeding, sexuality, and aesthetic dissatisfaction.	Ranked in Pasadena: 3	Ranked in CA: 8	Ranked in US: 105
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Pasadena: 3	Ranked in CA: 41	Ranked in US: 1425
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 Pasadena: 2	Ranked in CA: 30	Ranked in US: 600
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Pasadena: 2	Ranked in CA: 18	Ranked in US: 886
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Pasadena: 6	Ranked in CA: 506	Ranked in US: 3810
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Pasadena: 6	Ranked in CA: 366	Ranked in US: 3845
Forma Forma is a noninvasive, FDA-cleared skin rejuvenation treatment that uses radiofrequency energy and heat to improve skin elasticity and build collagen in the dermal layers via deep tissue stimulation.	Ranked in Pasadena: 1	Ranked in CA: 4	Ranked in US: 33
Fractora As a nonsurgical skin rejuvenation treatment, Fractora delivers radiofrequency energy below the skin’s surface, via microneedling.	Ranked in Pasadena: 2	Ranked in CA: 13	Ranked in US: 78
Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal treatments use light energy to permanently damage or destroy hair follicles—usually on the legs, back, underarms, or face—with the goal of preventing hair from growing back.	Ranked in Pasadena: 3	Ranked in CA: 186	Ranked in US: 1758
Birthmark Removal A birthmark is a benign irregularity on the skin that’s present at birth or appears within the first few months after birth, it can be removed via laser therapy or surgery.	Ranked in Pasadena: 1	Ranked in CA: 6	Ranked in US: 202