Profile of Kian Eftekhari, Dr

Dr. Kian Eftekhari MD is an Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids and face. Dr. Eftekhari is board-certified and has extensive experience in eyelid surgery, cancers around the eyelids, thyroid eye disease, lower eyelid malposition, tearing, and facial paralysis.

Dr. Eftekhari utilizes a customized, patient-centered approach to both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, aiming to use non-surgical and minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. He also uses a combination of non-surgical and surgical approaches to facial rejuvenation including neurotoxins, dermal fillers, and fat transfer surgery.

Dr. Eftekhari completed his undergraduate degree in Human Biology at Stanford University, where he was selected by his peers as the departmental graduation speaker. During his undergraduate career, he studied at Oxford University. During that time, Dr. Eftekhari studied film and philosophy, which informs his approach to achieving excellent aesthetic results for his patients. He then earned his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, one of the top three medical schools in the country. In medical school, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the most prestigious honor society in medicine.

Dr. Eftekhari was also the recipient of the Agnew Fellowship for surgical research and the Charles Oliver Award for excellence in ophthalmology research. Dr. Eftekhari completed his residency training at the Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania where he was mentored by pioneers in the field of oculoplastic surgery including Dr. Jim Katowitz, a specialist on pediatric eyelid disease. Dr. Eftekhari then completed an additional two years of subspecialty training in Oculoplastic and Facial Surgery with Dr. Richard Anderson in Salt Lake City.

Procedures of Kian Eftekhari, Dr ⁽¹⁶⁾

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Skin Rejuvenation Skin rejuvenation treatment options include a variety of nonsurgical techniques and cosmetic procedures that are done to correct fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, and brown spots in order to restore the skin.	Ranked in Salt Lake City:	Ranked in UT:	Ranked in US:
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Salt Lake City:	Ranked in UT:	Ranked in US:
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 Salt Lake City:	Ranked in UT:	Ranked in US:
Facial Rejuvenation Facial rejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment which aims to restore a youthful appearance to the human face.	Ranked in Salt Lake City:	Ranked in UT:	Ranked in US:
TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction The TRAM Flap breast reconstruction procedure uses tissue and muscle from the tummy.	Ranked in Salt Lake City:	Ranked in UT:	Ranked in US:
Ptosis Surgery Ptosis surgery is an operation to tighten the muscle that lifts your upper eyelid.	Ranked in Salt Lake City:	Ranked in UT:	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 Salt Lake City:	Ranked in UT:	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 Salt Lake City:	Ranked in UT:	Ranked in US:
Eyelid Ptosis Repair The original surgical technique for the correction of ptosis utilized resection of upper lid skin to more effectively allow the frontalis muscle to elevate the eyelid.	Ranked in Salt Lake City:	Ranked in UT:	Ranked in US:
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 Salt Lake City:	Ranked in UT:	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 Salt Lake City:	Ranked in UT:	Ranked 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 Salt Lake City:	Ranked in UT:	Ranked in US:
Forehead Reduction Forehead reduction surgery shortens the distance between your hairline and eyebrows by moving the scalp forward and positioning your hairline lower on your forehead.	Ranked in Salt Lake City:	Ranked in UT:	Ranked in US:
Browpexy Treatment Browpexy treatment will correct drooping of eyebrows and mild laxity of skin in the upper eyelid.	Ranked in Salt Lake City:	Ranked in UT:	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 Salt Lake City:	Ranked in UT:	Ranked in US:
Flap Reconstruction A tissue flap reconstruction procedure is one way to rebuild the shape of your breast after surgery to remove the cancer.	Ranked in Salt Lake City:	Ranked in UT:	Ranked in US: