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Dr. Brian Machida is a double Board Certified facial plastic surgeon with an outstanding level of experience. Unlike other plastic surgeons, who work on the entire body, Dr. Machida focuses only on the face and neck. Fellowship training and extraordinary experience have made him an expert. Over nearly 30 years he has performed over 5,000 facial rejuvenation procedures, including more than 3,000 facelifts, necklifts and eyelid restoring surgeries. That’s much more than many traditional plastic surgeons would do in their entire careers. Because of this, Dr. Machida regularly does what few facial plastic surgeons can do. He performs outstanding facelifts, neck lifts and other procedures using local anesthesia, which experts have called one of the safer methods available. Come and experience his amazing results and excellent customer service.

Dr. Morris Ahdoot has more than a decade of experience helping women maximize their skin and aesthetic health at Cosmetic and Laser Center in Irvine, California, and also specializes in obstetrics and gynecology.

After graduating from Yeshiva University in New York with honors and earning a BA in health science, Dr. Ahdoot continued his medical training at Chicago Medical School in Illinois. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Cook County Hospital in Chicago.

Dr. Ahdoot combines his OB/GYN expertise with an emphasis on aesthetic care, including labia reduction, laser vaginal rejuvenation, vaginoplasty, cosmetic gynecology, BOTOX® injections for wrinkles and excessive sweating, collagen injections, laser hair removal, and skin rejuvenation.

He exclusively treats issues surrounding women’s health and wellness and is committed to excellence. The patients at Cosmetic and Laser Center enjoy an inviting, comfortable environment where Dr. Ahdoot applies only the highest professional standards — with a gentle touch.

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Michael Meshkin, MD, specializes in hair restoration surgery at Meshkin Medical, which has locations in Newport Beach and Glendale, California. He was one of the first surgeons to meet all of the standards and requirements for board certification from the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) in 1997. Dr. Meshkin was also a diplomate of ABHRS from 1997 to 2020. 

Dr. Meshkin’s passion and dedication to the art of hair restoration surgery began in 1979 while attending the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and volunteering at a local plastic surgery clinic that performed hair transplant procedures. It captivated him that such a minor procedure could change a person’s entire self-image and outlook on life. 

This experience led him to pursue a career in the field of hair restoration so he could perfect the technique. Dr. Meshkin joined the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) and trained with pioneers in the field of hair restoration surgery. His training provided him the basis to develop expert-level skills in scalp reduction, flap surgery, scalp lifting, scalp expansion, scalp extension, hair transplantation, and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Meshkin is president and founder of the Cosmetic Hair Restoration Surgery Institute, one of the finest hair restoration surgery and hair loss treatment centers in the United States. He’s also an active member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).

The Hair Transplant Network recognizes Dr. Meshkin as one of the best hair restoration surgeons in the world. Dr. Meshkin has performed thousands of hair transplant procedures and is a leading authority in the industry.

Dr. James Rosing is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery as well as the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Rosing is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) as well as the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). Dr. Rosing participates in Maintenance of Certification (MOC) in plastic surgery. His practice consists of aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and body as well as Mohs reconstruction. His education and surgical training background is extensive. Dr. Rosing graduated from the Keck School of Medicine of USC where he was recognized as a Graduate with Highest Distinction. His training included complete general surgery residency at Stanford University Hospital, followed by plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at University of California, Davis. Dr. Rosing has published surgical textbook chapters as well as several peer reviewed scientific articles. He is married and has 4 children.

Patients all around the country seek the expertise of board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Jonathan Zelken, MD. From his office in Newport Beach, California, Dr. Zelken stands out amongst his peers and colleagues for his expertise in facelift procedures and facial contouring. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery – the most selective and prestigious certifying organization. This certification makes Dr. Zelken uniquely qualified and committed to delivering natural and transformative results to his patients. It is no secret that Dr. Zelken is dedicated to helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals while maintaining their one-of-a-kind features. His exceptional qualifications, combined with his personalized approach, make him a trusted expert in the field.

Raised in New England, Dr. Zelken developed an early fascination with the enhancing abilities of the field. Driven by his desire to impact the lives of his patients positively, he embarked on a career in plastic surgery with a focus on delivering natural and rejuvenating outcomes. He earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the prestigious and competitive Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He then pursued his degree in medicine at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Graduating at the top of his class, he completed his plastic surgery training at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Zelken also underwent specialized training during a microsurgery fellowship in Taiwan under the guidance of the world’s foremost microsurgeon. 

If that wasn’t enough, Dr. Zelken’s dedication to continual learning is proven time and time again. He has made significant contributions to the field through his research, authoring over 50 scientific articles and demonstrating a passion for teaching.

In his practice, Dr. Zelken offers a comprehensive range of reconstructive and aesthetic surgeries for the breasts, body, and face. His expertise extends to advanced techniques such as facial contouring and the utilization of innovative technologies. As a trainer for BodyTite, a state-of-the-art radiofrequency skin tightening device, he remains at the forefront of the latest advancements in minimally invasive and non-surgical rejuvenation treatments.

Dr. Zelken’s unwavering commitment to his patients is evident in his willingness to undertake the most challenging facial reconstruction cases. He is highly regarded in the Orange County community for his exceptional skills, meticulous approach, and ability to achieve remarkable results, even in complex situations.

A Los Angeles native, Dr. Soleymani completed his undergraduate studies in Evolutionary Biology at UCLA. He went on to graduate from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, during which time he was awarded numerous accolades for academic excellence and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society, considered widely to be the highest award bestowed in medical school.

Dr. Soleymani completed his internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was awarded the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching with Humanism Award. He then went on to complete his residency at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, one of the world’s most premier dermatology training programs. While at Stanford, Dr. Soleymani worked with world-renowned experts in cutaneous oncology and complex skin diseases and was the recipient of various academic awards and distinctions. 

Following residency, Dr. Soleymani completed a rigorous fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Cutaneous Oncology, and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Zitelli and Brodland Skin Cancer Center under the tutelage of John Zitelli, M.D., considered by many to be  the world’s most prestigious and competitive fellowship program. His fellowship was directed by both John Zitelli, M.D. and David Brodland, M.D, widely considered to be two of the pre-eminent leading authorities in Mohs surgery. Notably,  Dr. Soleymani’s fellowship director, Dr. John A. Zitelli, MD, was trained directly by Dr. Frederic E. Mohs himself, the founder and pioneer of Mohs surgery. This direct lineage from Dr. Mohs enables Dr. Soleymani provides his patients with the highest-quality Mohs surgery possible. Additionally and in much acclaim, Dr. Soleymani’s unique fellowship training was the only program in the world that included fellowship training in both Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well.  As a result he is one of only a handful of Mohs Surgeons in the world with dedicated specialized training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well, allowing him to provide the best possible functional and aesthetic reconstructive results. 

Dr. Soleymani also completed a fellowship in dermatopharmacology, clinical trials and drug development at the famed Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU in New York City.  During this time, he was a co-investigator for over 14 different investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored, multi-center, phase I-III clinical trials developing new drugs for various diseases in dermatology. His work during his fellowship earned him the coveted Maurice Husik, M.D. Award for Best Research.

Prior to establishing California Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Specialists, Dr. Soleymani practiced as a full-time Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at UCLA, where he was also the Director of the Pigmented Lesions and Melanoma Clinic, as well as Co-Director of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship Education and Resident Surgery Education programs. 

During his tenure at UCLA, Dr. Soleymani received both local and national acclaim for introducing landmark and pioneering  surgical treatments for complex, high-risk and challenging skin cancers. He introduced advanced Mohs micrographic surgery with intra-operative immunostaining to UCLA,  pioneered groundbreaking work for the treatment of early-stage melanomas on the head and neck developed UCLA’s first Mohs Surgery for Melanoma program.  He also pioneered the creation and utilization of advanced intra-operative immunostaining during surgery for high-risk, complex and rare-skin cancers, which allowed for much higher tumor cure rates and greater successful clearance of the most challenging tumors.  As a result of his pioneering work, Dr. Soleymani was able to make tremendous improvements in patient outcomes and quality of care. 

In addition to clinical patient care, Dr. Soleymani remains robustly active in academic research, continuing to publish numerous scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters in textbooks. He has lectured and continues to present at local, regional, and national academic conferences and remains active in clinical and translational research regarding dermatologic oncology and surgical reconstruction. He is considered by many to be a key thought leader and national expert in skin cancer treatment.

In his spare time, Dr. Soleymani enjoys spending quality time with his wife and sons, staying active, and traveling.

 

Awards

Dr. Bhuller is a double Board Certified Plastic surgeon. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery from University of Sheffield School of Medicine in the United Kingdom. His awards and honors included a prestigious research grant he received while in medical school that lead to recognition with First Class Honors for his Cancer Research

Dr. Bhuller completed a residency in General Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, IN and a fellowship in Plastic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bhuller is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.

Dr. Bhuller comes to Precision Plastic Surgery with years of experience, education, academic teaching and research honors, along with two cancer patents. Dr. Bhuller has served as Division Chief in Plastic Surgery at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha. He has also taught residents in Plastic, General and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Nebraska. Dr. Bhuller’s field of expertise includes cosmetic surgery, microsurgery, breast cancer reconstruction and upper extremity and hand Surgery.

Dr. Bhuller’s medical philosophy is to ensure all his patients receive the highest-quality care and services while maintaining a high safety standard.

In Dr. Bhullers free time he enjoys skiing and spending time with his son. His favorite charity is Save the Children.

Dr. Joseph Ku helps men and women in Riverside, California, improve their appearance at Precision Plastic Surgery. His masterful surgical skills and advanced techniques have earned the admiration of both his patients and his colleagues.

Dr. Ku earned his biochemistry and cell biology majors and Spanish literature minor in just three years from the University of California San Diego (UCSD). He also received his medical degree from UCSD in 2000. While at the university, Dr. Ku entered the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa organization in honor of his high academic achievements.

After earning his medical degree, Dr. Ku completed his five-year general surgery program at UCSD. His budding passion for plastic surgery led him to conclude his residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he served as Chief Resident in his final year.

His native roots of Southern California drew Dr. Ku back to Riverside, where he’s established a network of appreciative patients as President of Precision Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Ku holds double board certifications from the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He became a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery during his postgraduate surgery internship.

Dr. Ku is a current member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Medical Association, California Medical Association, and Riverside Medical Association. He’s also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has affiliations with the Riverside Community College, Corona Regional Medical Center, and Parkview Community Hospital.

Born in Hong Kong and raised in Macau, Italy, Switzerland, Australia and the U.S., Dr. Christie is a double Board-Certified plastic surgeon that appreciates the differences ethnicity has on aging and customizes plans to address unique ethnic concerns. “Growing up with nine sisters all over the world has shaped my beauty influences and has helped me realize the need for curated beauty plans that remain timeless.” As a double Board-Certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Christie takes time to ensure that each patient’s individual needs and ethnicity are addressed for optimal, natural results. Her procedures including minimally-invasive facial rejuvenation, skin-tightening, body contouring, breast augmentation and breast reconstruction to name a few. One of Dr. Christie’s passions includes helping women who have battled breast cancer. She reconstructs their breasts, allowing them once again to embrace the femininity they thought was lost.