Dr. Farhad Hafezi, MD, FACS
Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgeon | Medical Reviewer
Dr. Farhad Hafezi, MD, FACS, is a plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon based in Tehran, Iran. He has an academic and clinical background in plastic and reconstructive surgery, with particular experience in rhinoplasty, facial reconstruction, burn reconstruction, nasal surgery, and aesthetic surgery.
Dr. Hafezi has contributed to the medical literature through peer-reviewed research covering a range of topics in plastic and reconstructive surgery. His published work includes research on rhinoplasty techniques, nasal reconstruction, facial reconstruction, burn-related reconstruction, tissue expansion, abdominoplasty, and nasal cartilage anatomy.
His academic publications are indexed in PubMed and other scholarly databases, providing an independently verifiable record of his contributions to the field. His research has addressed both aesthetic and reconstructive aspects of plastic surgery, including surgical approaches for complex nasal deformities and reconstruction following burn injuries.
Among his published research are studies on aesthetic septorhinoplasty in the burned nose, management of the thick-skinned nose, prevention of hanging columella in open rhinoplasty, nasal skeletal reconstruction, and cartilage techniques used in rhinoplasty.
Dr. Hafezi has also published research concerning reconstructive techniques for facial and head-and-neck scars and has contributed to studies examining anatomical variation and asymmetry relevant to rhinoplasty and facial surgery.
Areas of Expertise
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Aesthetic surgery
- Rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty
- Facial plastic surgery
- Nasal reconstruction
- Burn reconstruction
- Facial scar reconstruction
- Reconstructive techniques
- Abdominoplasty and body contouring
- Nasal cartilage and structural surgery
Academic & Research Contributions
Dr. Hafezi has authored or co-authored numerous scientific publications in peer-reviewed medical journals. His research has appeared in publications including Burns, Annals of Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open.
Selected publications include research on facial reconstruction using scalp flaps, aesthetic restoration of severely burned noses, open rhinoplasty techniques, aesthetic septorhinoplasty, management of the thick-skinned nose, tissue expanders for head and neck scars, nasal cartilage techniques, and nasal skeletal reconstruction.
His publication record reflects a particular research interest in nasal surgery and complex reconstructive procedures, combining aesthetic considerations with structural and functional reconstruction.
Professional Recognition
Dr. Hafezi is listed as MD, FACS, reflecting his professional medical credentials and affiliation with the American College of Surgeons. His academic publications provide an additional source for verifying his research contributions and areas of professional interest.
Selected Publications
- Facial Reconstruction Using the Visor Scalp Flap — Burns
- Single-Stage Aesthetic Restoration of Severely Disfigured Nose in Burn Injuries — Burns
- Prevention of Hanging Columella in Open Rhinoplasty — Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology
- Aesthetic Septorhinoplasty in the Burned Nose — Burns
- Management of the Thick-Skinned Nose: A More Effective Approach — Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology
- Safe Abdominoplasty with Extensive Liposuctioning — Annals of Plastic Surgery
- Use of Overinflated Tissue Expanders in the Surgical Repair of Head and Neck Scars
- Diced Ear Cartilage with Perichondrial Attachment in Rhinoplasty: A New Concept — Aesthetic Surgery Journal
- Total Nasal Skeletal Reconstruction Disfigured by Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener Granulomatosis) — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
- Laterality and Left-sidedness in the Nose, Face, and Body: A New Finding — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
- Lower Lateral Cartilage Cephalic Malposition: An Over-Diagnosed Entity — Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Exploring Nasal Wall Cartilage Asymmetry in Rhinoplasty: Implications for Postoperative Symmetry — Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Role at MindLiva
As a medical reviewer for MindLiva, Dr. Farhad Hafezi’s professional background in plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery supports the review of relevant educational content concerning plastic surgery, cosmetic procedures, rhinoplasty, facial reconstruction, nasal surgery, and related topics.
Professional information and publication details should be independently verified through the relevant medical institutions, professional organizations, and academic databases. MindLiva’s medical content is intended for educational purposes and does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.