Dr. Som Plastic Surgery

Dr. Som Plastic Surgery Dr. Som Kohanzadeh is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon
Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Hand Surgery

11/21/2025

Social media changed plastic surgery forever. Hollywood patients frequently visit my Beverly Hills practice asking about procedures they've seen online, and the transformation has been remarkable. The constant selfie culture has made people incredibly aware of their facial features in ways we never saw before. When you're taking photos of yourself daily, you notice every detail - every angle, every imperfection. This heightened self-awareness has fundamentally shifted patient expectations and desires. What used to be occasional mirror glances has become constant digital self-examination, creating a new level of facial consciousness that's reshaping the entire field of cosmetic surgery.

Questions about cosmetic procedures? Contact Som Kohanzadeh MD at Dr Som Plastic Surgery: (310) 975-9017 or doctorsom@gmail.com. Visit drsom.com for more information.

11/20/2025

Why stop ozempic before surgery? Most people don't realize that weight loss medications can actually interfere with healing. Hollywood Hills patients often ask me about this when planning procedures at my Beverly Hills practice. The medication creates a kind of nutritional starvation mode in your body. When you stop it about a month before surgery, your body can rebalance and return to its normal state. This means better healing, improved surgery tolerance, and significantly better wound healing and recovery. It's why most surgeons now recommend this timing.

Questions about preparing for surgery? Contact Dr Som Kohanzadeh at Dr Som Plastic Surgery: (310) 975-9017 or doctorsom@gmail.com. Visit drsom.com for more information.

11/20/2025

Blepharoplasty recovery like putting on glasses. Dr. Som explains how this eyelid procedure transforms vision and appearance with surprisingly minimal downtime. Brentwood patients often ask about the recovery process - it's typically just a couple weeks of bruising while sleeping elevated. What makes this procedure remarkable is how it can be performed under local anesthetic with dramatic results. Even patients in their late twenties choose this procedure when genetics cause excess eyelid skin early.

11/19/2025

Conservative breast augmentation approach. Many assume men drive breast enhancement decisions, but it's often women themselves making informed choices after major life milestones. One longtime friend and patient came to me after having children, ready for the augmentation she'd always wanted. Starting small and conservative, we focused on natural results that would age well, avoiding the long-term complications that come with oversized implants.

11/19/2025

Young facelift truth revealed. Dr. Som shares why most plastic surgeons won't perform facelifts on patients in their 20s and 30s, despite growing social media trends. While some rare cases might warrant early intervention, the reality is that facelifts are major surgeries with a 10-15 year lifespan - meaning multiple procedures over a lifetime when started too young.

Questions about facelift timing? Contact Dr. Som Kohanzadeh at Dr Som Plastic Surgery: (310) 975-9017 or doctorsom@gmail.com. Visit drsom.com for more information.

11/18/2025

why technique matters. The Brazilian butt lift got a temporary ban because surgeons were using dangerous techniques - injecting fat into muscle instead of the safe subcutaneous space. Board-certified plastic surgeons like myself follow strict guidelines, staying between muscle and skin, and we use ultrasound guidance to ensure precise placement. It's the difference between a safe procedure and a potentially life-threatening one.

Questions about BBL safety? Contact Som Kohanzadeh MD at Dr Som Plastic Surgery: (310) 975-9017 or doctorsom@gmail.com. Visit drsom.com for more information.

11/18/2025

Natural filler architecture secrets. Most people don't realize there's actual facial architecture that should guide filler placement. Dr. Som explains how Pasadena patients often come to his Beverly Hills practice after seeing "puffy" results elsewhere. The key is respecting natural facial structures and patterns. When done correctly, cheek filler works like a mini facelift by resuspending the malar fat pad that gravity pulls down with age. This creates natural lifting that reduces nasolabial folds and jowling.

Questions about facial filler techniques? Contact Dr. Som Kohanzadeh at Dr Som Plastic Surgery: (310) 975-9017 or doctorsom@gmail.com. Visit drsom.com for more information.

11/17/2025

the hidden risk. A patient told me her whole family went overseas for procedures, so she figured why not join them? But here's what most people don't realize - that "one complication" has significantly higher odds when you leave the US. Board-certified surgeons in accredited facilities follow strict safety protocols that simply don't exist everywhere. It's not that complications never happen here, but when they do, you're protected by US medical standards and legal recourse.

Questions about cosmetic surgery safety? Contact Dr. Som Kohanzadeh at Dr Som Plastic Surgery: (310) 975-9017 or doctorsom@gmail.com. Visit drsom.com for more information.

11/17/2025

Hyperbaric oxygen saves failing surgery. When plastic surgery patients face tissue death or poor healing, Dr. Som uses hyperbaric oxygen chambers at his Beverly Hills practice. This treatment floods tissues with extra oxygen, helping surgical flaps survive and form new blood vessels. Hollywood Hills patients who've had prior radiation or complex procedures receive this therapy before and after surgery as prevention. It's becoming standard care among plastic surgeons because it can literally bring dying tissue back to life.

Questions about hyperbaric oxygen therapy? Contact Dr. Som Kohanzadeh at Dr Som Plastic Surgery: (310) 975-9017 or doctorsom@gmail.com. Visit drsom.com for more information.

11/16/2025

Why hospital privileges matter. Most people don't realize that cosmetic surgeons often can't get privileges at major hospitals like Cedars-Sinai because they're not board-certified plastic surgeons. That's why many operate in their own facilities or places that don't check credentials. The workaround? They create their own surgical centers. When Culver City patients ask me about choosing a surgeon, I always emphasize checking for board certification and accredited facilities. Yes, board-certified plastic surgeons might cost more, but some very busy cosmetic surgeons actually charge similar rates.

11/16/2025

Ferrari vs family man. The stereotype shows doctors flashing wealth with convertible sports cars and flashy videos. But many Beverly Hills plastic surgeons are just regular people with families, driving practical cars to work before heading home to spend time with their kids. The profession attracts all types, not just the over-the-top personalities you see on social media.

Questions about plastic surgery? Contact Dr. Som Kohanzadeh at Dr Som Plastic Surgery: (310) 975-9017 or doctorsom@gmail.com. Visit drsom.com for more information.

11/15/2025

Non-surgical vs surgical. West Hollywood patients often ask me about their options for addressing double chins or "turkey necks." There's actually a spectrum of treatments available. We start with non-surgical options like Bella, move to minimally invasive procedures, and then there's the gold standard - a neck lift. A neck lift involves cuts along the ear extending to the back, plus a front neck incision. We perform liposuction from the front and redrap the skin, pulling it up based on how much skin laxity exists.

Questions about double chin treatments? Contact Som Kohanzadeh MD at Dr Som Plastic Surgery: (310) 975-9017 or doctorsom@gmail.com. Visit drsom.com for more information.

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250 N Robertson Boulevard Suite 106
Beverly Hills, CA
90211

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
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Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
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Dr. Som is a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, and Board Certified General Surgeon. He grew up in Westlake Village, then attended UCLA, where he graduated with honors with a degree in Cybernetics while specializing in Physiologic Science and a minor in Mathematics. Next, he attended UC San Diego Medical School, where he spent an additional year conducting Plastic Surgery research focused on hand reconstruction while visiting multiple underserved cities in Mexico as part of the Interface outreach program to provide plastic and reconstructive surgery.

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