What sets Dr. Rahban apart
Dr. Rady Rahban is a world-renowned Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA. He is recognized nationally and internationally for his professional integrity and artistic sensibilities that distinguish his practice.
Firmly committed to patient education, Dr. Rahban is a vocal critic of unlicensed practitioners and unnecessary surgical procedures. He is known as the “go-to” doctor for his expertise in all types of plastic surgeries, including corrective procedures. Dr. Rahban is widely recognized for his extraordinary natural results with Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation, and Mommy Makeovers, among many other successful procedures for thousands of patients, both female and male.
Read testimonialsPursuing his patient education mission, Dr. Rahban developed and launched his own popular podcast, “Plastic Surgery Uncensored” in 2019. His straightforward, honest approach helps consumers navigate and assess their surgical options to avoid becoming a botched surgery victim.
Dr. Rahban is a regular contributor for major broadcast and print media venues including CNN, CBS, HLN, Inside Edition, The Doctors, KTLA, Univision, Extra, and Access Live, among many others, discussing his life- changing transformations.
In addition to his thriving Beverly Hills practice, Dr. Rahban has for many years offered reconstructive surgery skills with trauma and cancer patients, and those less fortunate. Fluent in Spanish, he regularly travels to Latin America, transforming lives by volunteering his time to charitable organizations such as Operation Smile, performing cleft lip and palate surgeries.
Dr. Rahban is an investigator for the California Medical Board. As an investigator, he is entrusted to defend the stringent standards of the CMB. He has been involved in countless investigations, always providing his medical insight to help the Board determine the outcome. This appointment underscores Dr. Rahban’s diligence as a mommy makeover specialist, using best practices for patient safety.
Training
He graduated from the University of California at San Diego medical school, having completed his undergraduate education at University of California, Los Angeles, with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. After medical school, Dr. Rahban completed his training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Southern California. Because of his language abilities, he was in demand as a translator in medical missions across the border in Mexico.
From there, Dr. Rahban returned to Los Angeles for a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Southern California. During this time, he had the opportunity to work with some of the most respected surgeons in this field, earning experience that would prove crucial in his career. As an example, Dr. Rahban worked with the prestigious surgeon Dr. Garth Fisher, who was on ABC’s Extreme Makeover. An internationally renowned surgeon, Dr. Fisher offered Dr. Rahban invaluable training in many complex techniques in cosmetic surgery, which Dr. Rahban uses to this day. Since that time, Dr. Rahban has expanded and developed these techniques. With that in mind, patients are assured of exactness and precision throughout the entire surgical process.
Curriculum vitae
Education:
1996-2000
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Ranked in top 10%
1992 – 1996
University of California, Los Angeles B.S. in Biochemistry ,
Summa Cum Laude + Department Highest Honors
Postgraduate Training:
2005 – 2006
University of Southern California, Plastic Surgery Chief Resident
2003 – 2005
University of Southern California, Plastic Surgery Residency
2001 – 2003
University of Southern California, General Surgery Residency
2000 – 2001
University of Southern California, General Surgery Internship
Licensure/Certifications:
2009
Member of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.)
2008
Member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons
2007
Certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery
2001
Medical Board of California
2001
DEA
Publications/Presentations:
Rahban SR, Gross J. A New Approach to Correction of Truncal Redundancy Following Massive Weight Loss, the Lateral Thoracoabdominoplasty (L-TAP). Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2007;27(5): 518-523
Sherman R, Rahban S, Pollak AN: Timing of wound coverage in extremity war injuries. Journal of AAOS, September 2006;14(Supplement)
Rahban SR, Gross J. A New Approach to Correction of Truncal Redundancy Following Massive Weight Loss, the Lateral Thoracoabdominoplasty (L-TAP). Abstract presented at Senior Residents Conference 3/2006
Sherman R, Rahban SR. Gastrocnemius and Soleus Rotational Muscle Flaps: Soft Tissue Coverage. Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery - Fractures. Lippincott 2006, 2nd Ed 783-795.
Nguyen TA, Rahban SR, Sherman R. Suture Materials and Techniques: An Overview. Round Tables in Plastic Surgery 2006;1(4): 3-20
Rahban SR, Garner WL. Fibroproliferative scars. Clin Plastic Surg 2003;30:77-89.
Chasan PE, Rahban SR. Pre-sacral donor site for lip augmentation. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2000;24(1): 31-33.
Rahban SR, Wilde MK, Chasan PE.Skin-sparing mastectomy with Sun-Flap closure. Ann Plast Surg1999;43(4): 452-454
Languages:
Spanish - Fluent
Farsi - Fluent
Interests:
Painting, Photography, Scuba Diving, Triathlon, World Traveling
Volunteer Work
Every year, Dr. Rahban uses his expertise to create renewed joy and beauty with volunteer missions to impoverished countries in Latin America. During missions with HELPS International and Operation Smile, Dr. Rahban and his surgical team perform cleft lip and palate reconstruction and burn reconstruction surgeries. The team brings most of their own equipment and supplies, donated from local hospitals.
More about Dr. Rahban
Dr. Rahban is an avid photographer and painter and has an aesthetic eye. For many years he’s been doing photography as a passion. Many patients feel that his aesthetic eye in photography is what allows him to get the amazing and natural results he is known for. Feel free to visit his photographs.
Despite the fact that plastic surgery deals very much with one’s physical appearance, Dr. Rahban believes in a mind, body and soul approach to life. While he is fascinated with all aspects of aesthetics, he believes spiritual happiness is a crucial key to getting the most out of life. He maintains a significant connection with his religion, and he hopes that others have a similar connection with a higher spirituality.
In addition to being an avid participant in meditation, Dr. Rahban regularly competes in triathlons. Both activities allow him to explore his limits and push them beyond their natural boundaries. By growing as an individual, he becomes a more competent surgeon, never compromising his technique for the low road. He holds a high standard in every aspect of his life, which transfers directly to the operating room where he gives his patients a level of care that many would reserve solely for their closest loved ones.
Dr. Rahban takes an honest, caring approach to cosmetic surgery, always helping his patients discover exactly what will help them most. With his charismatic personality and relentless compassion, he is a cherished and valuable member of the cosmetic community.
