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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi

Plastic Surgery
Las Vegas, NV
24 years experience male

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Bio

Dr. Khorsandi is a Board Certified Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery with practices serving both Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. He has trained in the most advanced techniques of Plastic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Hand Surgery and the emerging new field of Migraine Relief Surgery. He is a two-time recipient of the national “Patient’s Choice Award” for his skills and a recent recipient of the national “Compassionate Doctor Award” for his healing compassion. Dr. Khorsandi has always set his sights high. He was admitted to the combined B.S./M.D. programs at Villanova University and later matriculated to Temple University School of Medicine where he took an early interest in plastic surgery. He started a student chapter of Operation Smile, performed numerous elective rotations in plastic surgery and was a research assistant to the Chairman of Plastic Surgery at the University. Following medical school he then trained at what is considered to be one of most rigorous and competitive general surgery programs in the world – the University of Pennsylvania General Surgery program. During this time he studied at Pennsylvania Hospital, the country’s very first hospital originally founded by Benjamin Franklin, and joined the ranks of medical luminaries such as C. Everett Koop, Thomas Bond, and William Physick who trained there. Additionally the program took him to Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), two institutions that are consistently ranked as the nations best hospitals by US News and World Reports. Working in these hospitals undoubtedly provided him with strong surgical fundamentals. Dr. Khorsandi’s surgical talents, and academic achievements led him to be accepted into the Plastic and Reconstructive Training Program at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston. Dr. Khorsandi spent two years refining his skills in Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, and became the program’s Chief Resident. He co-authored a text chapter on wound healing and continued working on several research projects in the field of plastic surgery. Looking to reach a new level of skill he then went on to an Advanced Aesthetic Fellowship in Beverly Hills, where he learned how to perform some of the most challenging types of surgery – revision plastic surgery. From there he trained in minimally invasive hand surgery in Houston Texas and most recently Dr. Khorsandi has trained and worked in the emerging field of Migraine Surgery. Over the past few years Dr. Khorsandi has been preforming a wide variety of cases including hand surgery, rhinoplasty, cosmetic breast augmentation, revision plastic surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery. His patients have come from across the country, seeking his wide ranging skill and his compassionate care.

Specialties
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.

Plastic Surgery

Facial Plastic Surgery

Hand Surgery

Doctor Q&A

529 Answers
206 Agrees
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Blood flow: Bedsores occur due to pressure and lack of bloodflow. By turning you take pressure off the area and allow an increase bloodflow to the tissues.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Yes: Frequent turning, good nutrition, dry skin, and elimination of sheer force can be preventative.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Clogged Pores: Oil and wax can clog pores and trap bacteria in the pore. These trapped bacteria grow and multiply and result in a small localized infection -- an ac... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
No: Cancer is not contagious.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
American Board: Contact the american board of plastic surgery to find a board-certified physician in your area. Not all board certifications are the same in the most ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Botox and Surgery: Long term relief of migraines can be achieved with botox. If you have a good response, you may be a candidate for surgery. Surgery has been shown to... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Hand Surgeon: Consult an experienced hand surgeon in your area. Your symptoms can come from tendonitis, arthritis and or neuritis. A good surgeon will diagnose yo... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Migraines: You may be suffering from temporal migraines. These can come from grinding your teeth at night or stress. Treatments are available www.Themig... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Internal Collapse: You may have internal valve collapse, which may account for your breathing issues. This can occur even with previous septoplasties and turbinectomies... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Awareness: Awareness during surgery, or waking up is extremely rare. Anesthesia is very effective and with proper monitoring you will have an uneventful experie... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
marketing: Calling an augmentation a stem cell breast augmentation is really a way to market a procedure that is commonly referred to as fat transfer to the brea... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Tethering: Sometimes in pregnancy the breasts become engorged, however the ductal tissue does not stretch completely. This causes the nipple itself to be pulled ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Gynecomastia: Enlarged male breasts can come from a number of different causes. Before any treatment can be done, you must first have a complete physical exam and ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Baker's cyst: Baker's cysts are typically not painful, but they may indicate other issues going on with the knee joint. These include arthritis, ligament and menis... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
may resume exercise: Even resume normal exercise of this point granted that there are no significant abdominal wall issues. That is if there is a hernia or a bulge you ma... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Instead: Instead of soda, or soft drinks, drink unsweetened iced tea ... Its refreshing and calorie free.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
No: Although the symptoms may feel severe and the pain can be debilitating, no one has ever died from carpal tunnel syndrome. If you have a sudden attack... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
NO: There is not likely to be improvement.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
yes: Discuss your condition with your plastic surgeon. As my colleague indicated prophylactic Acyclovir may help to prevent an outbreak during the postop... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Hernia repair: An abdominal hernia will need to be repaired if you plan on having a tummy tuck. Some plastic surgeons may be, will performing both procedures by the... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Liposuction: Liposcution can help to reduce the fat from the neck area. However, you may also need to have the skin tightened if there is excess looseness. Consu... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Yes: Basal cell carcinoma is can have a slightly raised pearly appearance. It is recommended that you see a trained professional as diagnosis will lead... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
liposuction: All liposuction results and post treatment swelling.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Olive oil: Olive oil is safe to cook with during pregnancy.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
stretch marks: There is no simple way to remove stretch marks after they are present. Preventative care during pregnancy includes the use of skin moisturizer such as... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Frontal Migraine: Its likely you are experiencing a migraine of the supraorbital nerve. This can come from compression of the nerve caused by tense muscles above the e... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Yes: Typically the best candidates for tummy time surgery have a body mass index less than 35. To calculate your body mass index there are a number of on... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Homemade scrub: Dr. Khorsandi's home made scrub: 1cup of sugar, 5 tbsp of coffee grounds, 1/4 cup olive oil or almond oil, 1 tsp of peppermint extract, 1tsp of vanil... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Yes: If the mole was not completely removed the cells can divide and regrow. Best to see a dermatologist and rule out something that can potentially be de... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Ignore: Avoid tanning while scars are healing and use a heavy sunblock for the first 6 to 12 months.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Scar Cream: There are a number of topical treatments for treating scars. In the early post op period, antibiotic ointments are used. When the scars are healed a... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Tendonitis: Carpal tunnel usually results in numbness and tingling. Arthritis is generally accompanied with joint swelling. What you have like seems like tendo... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Liposuction: Many patients fear having scars from breast reduction surgery. Some seek alternatives for traditional breast reduction methods. Liposuction has been ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Certification Matter: Not all cosmetic procedures are performed by board certified plastic surgeons. The american board of plastic surgery selects its members on the basis... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Yes: Scabbing will occur and then when the scabbing heals, fresh skin is underneath.
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A female asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Second Opinion: Sounds like she needs to be evaluated by a head and neck surgeon, aka an ENT doctor. With a thorough exam an accurate diagnosis can be made.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Yes: It is normal to have swelling after a finger dislocation. As long as the finger is stable, meaning that there is no fracture and the finger is not ab... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Trigger: Conservative treatments include nsaids and steroid injections. If you fail to improve trigger finger release is a simple 15 minute procedure that can... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Sign of old issue: You may have had a pneumonia, inhalation injury, or other problem in the past.
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A female asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
It depends: Without seeing your photographs, it is difficult to tell. What one person thinks is a stretched out mess another person may think is not all that bad.... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
splint: Your physician will typically have you wear a splint for the first week postop to protect the nose while it is healing. Afterwards you will need to re... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
No: Laser liposuction does not make liposuction surgery anymore effective than traditional liposuction. Laser liposuction uses energy to try to break apa... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Ask: Ask your doctor if your heart is healthy enough to begin aerobic training before starting.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Get a Derm Consult: Melanoma typically is pigmented and has a dark color. Basal cell cancer may have a pearly appearance to it. However, you should not take a chance tr... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Filler: An injectable filler is a substance that is injected into the body to improve appearance. Fillers improve appearance by increasing volume in areas o... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Skin Elasticity: Skin elasticity can change as we age. Gravity, sun exposure, smoking, can all cause skin to become more lax or "stretchy." if you were previously he... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Conservative Therapy: Conservative therapy should be attempted first. Splints, anti inflammatories, and activity modification can help. If you do not improve then surgery... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
In the right hands: Yes fat can be used to augment the lips. However, fat does not tend to last very long in the lips as compared to when it is transferred to other area... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
No: An abdominoplasty will not make your abdominal muscles stronger.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Breast Implant: A medical device that is used to augment the size of the breast by increasing the volume of the breast mound. Implants come in a variety of shapes, s... Read More
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Testimonials
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Recommendations
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Thank you notes
Nov 27, 2012
I have had the opportunity of doing over a hundred cases with Dr. Khorsandi, and he constantly impresses me with his level of professionalism, his attention to detail and overall ability. I strongly ...Read More
Dec 4, 2012
A professional surgeon who practices not only the science of medicine, but the art of surgery. Highly recommend. From personal and professional interaction Dr. Khorsandi has always had a great bedsi...Read More
Nov 27, 2012
I've had the pleasure to work with Dr. Khorsandi for over three years doing both hand and plastic surgeries. He is a consummate professional, has excellent bedside manner and surgical judgement.
HealthTap member
This was very helpful. Thanks! thank you for the advice its really helpful. is it normal for a diabetic to loose craving for meats I try to eat more chicken, fish but fee; same as meat lost craving fo...Read More
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! I have a septum that curves like an "S" for a long way & can be seen on an MRI. I have migraines. Wonder if I could benefit from surgery.
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I've been vomiting just liquid my food holes down okay since last night but it's just clear liquids that I'm about meeting so I can't take in any liquid that's the problem I'm having

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

Temple University School of Medicine
Graduated 2003MD

Medical/Graduate school

Villanova University
Graduated 1999MD

Residency

University of Pennsylvania Health System

Awards

Patients Choice Award 2012, Patientschoice.org
Patient Choice Award 2010, PatientsChoice.org
Compassionate Doctor Recognition, Vitals.com

Affiliations

Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons
American Medical Association
St. Michaels Center for Special Surgery

Publications

The Fetal Wound
One-Stage Reanimation of the Paralyzed Face Using the Rectus Abdominis Neurovascular Free Flap
Single Stage Reconstruction of Facial Nerve Paralysis Using Rectus Neurovascularized Free Flap
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