Achievements & CV

An aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Raffi Hovsepian is recognized by his patients for his creative artistry, precision and mastery of his profession and is noted for his training, leadership, dedication and research in aesthetic plastic surgery.

“Excellence in treatment with trusting compassionate care,” is the mission statement of Dr. Raffi Hovsepian. His aim is to provide the best possible care to all of his patients enhancing a unique and natural beauty through individualized care utilizing the most innovative advancements in plastic surgery.

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Maintaining a genuinely warm and accessible demeanor, Dr. Hovsepian encourages multiple patient consultations in order to thoroughly understand a patient’s unique aesthetic need and to educate and inform the patient of his recommended individualized treatment options.

He has a deep understanding of facial, breast and body aesthetics. His private clinics offer refined, technologically advanced treatments within a comfortable and reassuring environment.

Raffi Hovsepian, M.D., is honored to be recognized by his patients for his impeccable commitment to his profession and has been awarded many prestigious awards.

Despite his numerous awards, Dr. Hovsepian is passionate about providing excellence in surgical treatment and trusting compassionate care in working with his patients.

If you would like to meet with Dr. Raffi Hovsepian and learn more about how he can support you in achieving your personal aesthetic goals, please request your consultation online or schedule by telephone.

For more details on Dr. Hovsepian’s scope of expertise please view his Curriculum Vitae.

Experience and Training

College:
University of California, Irvine // Degree: Bachelor of Biological Sciences // Magna Cum Laude, Class Rank: (Top 10%)
Graduate:
Chicago Medical School/University of Health Sciences // Degree: Masters of Science, Physiology

Chicago Medical School/University of Health Sciences // Degree: Masters of Science, Pathology
Medical:
Chicago Medical School // Degree: Doctorate of Medicine // Class Rank: (Top 10%)
Internship:
University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas // Department of Surgery // Degree: Internship in General Surgery
Residency:
University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas // Department of Surgery // Degree: Resident in General Surgery

University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas // Department of Surgery // Degree: Chief Resident in General Surgery // Diplomate, American Board of Surgery (ABS) Cert. No. 52807

Fellowship:
University of California, Irvine School of Medicine // Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Institute // Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery // Degree: Fellow in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

University of California, Irvine School of Medicine // Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Institute // Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery // Degree: Chief Fellow in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery // Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) Cert. No. 07843
Subspecialty Fellowship:
Rhinoplasty: Aesthetic & Reconstructive // Director: Rollin K. Daniel M.D. // Newport Beach, California

Aesthetic Fellowship: Face, Breast, Body Contouring & Medical Aesthetics // Director: Malcolm D. Paul M.D. // Newport Beach, California
International Scholarships:
The Ivo Pitanguy Clinic & Institute // Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil // Under the supervision of: Ivo Pitanguy M.D.

Athens Plastic Surgery Clinic & Institute // Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Athens, Greece

Hair Transplantation Center // Cirurgia Plastica. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital // Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery // Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery // Linkou, Taiwan // Under the supervision of: Fu-Chan Wei M.D. & Ming-Huei Cheng M.D.

Academic Faculty & Teaching Appointments

2009-Current:
Assistant Clinical Professor // University of California, Irvine School of Medicine // Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Institute // Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

2009-2012:
Co-Director: Newport Beach Aesthetic Surgery Resident Training // University of California, Irvine School of Medicine // Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Institute // Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

2009-2012:
Clinical Instructor: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Resident Training Rotation // Newport Beach, California

Triple Board Certification

Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) Cert. No. 07843
Diplomate, American Board of Surgery (ABS) Cert. No. 52807
Diplomate, European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) Certified
Diplomate, American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Certified

Licensure

The Medical Board of California: Licensure No. A96283
The Medical Board of Nevada: Licensure No. 13382

California Hospital Affiliations

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian - Newport Beach, CA
University of California, Irvine Medical Center - Orange, CA
Newport Beach Surgery Center - Newport Beach, CA

Providence Saint John’s Health Center– Santa Monica, CA
Rodeo Drive Surgical Institute - Beverly Hills, CA

Honors & Awards

2023: Top Reviewed Plastic Surgeon representing Beverly Hills 2023 // Awarded by Top Reviewed Doctor.
2023: “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2023: “Magazine Top Doctors 2023” // Awarded Top Plastic Surgeon representing Beverly Hills, California.
2023: “Modern Luxury Angeleno Magazine – Top Los Angeles Doctors 2023” // Awarded by Angeleno Magazine for numerous professional accolades.
2023: “Americas Most Honored Doctors – Top 1% 2023” // Awarded by American Registry for numerous professional accolades, an elite group.
2023: “Los Angeles Magazine Top Doctor 2023” // Awarded by Los Angeles Magazine.
2023: “Castle Connolly Top Doctor’s 2023” // Awarded by Physician-led research team at Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
2023: “Super Doctors Southern California 2023 - Super Doctors Magazine” // Awarded by peers and independent research committee in Southern California.
2022: “Newsweek Magazine America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2022” // Awarded by Newsweek. Ranking features top 150 Plastic Surgeons in America.
2022: “Magazine Top Doctors 2022” // Awarded Top Plastic Surgeon representing Beverly Hills, California.
2022: “Americas Most Honored Doctors – Top 1% 2022” // Awarded by American Registry for numerous professional accolades, an elite group.
2022: “Los Angeles Magazine Top Doctor 2022” // Awarded by Los Angeles Magazine.
2022: “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2022: “Super Doctors Southern California 2022” // Awarded by peers and independent research committee in Southern California.
2021: “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2021: “Super Doctors Southern California 2020” // Awarded by peers and independent research committee in Southern California.
2021: “Los Angeles Magazine Top Doctor 2020” // Awarded by Los Angeles Magazine.
2021: “Marquis Who’s Who in America 2019”
2021: “Castle Connolly Top Doctor’s 2020” // Awarded by Physician-led research team at Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
2021: The “Patients’ Choice” Physician Award // Physician most highly regarded by their patients-American Registry.
2021: “Most Compassionate Doctor Award” // Physician most highly regarded for faithful service, by their patients-American Registry.
2020: “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2020: “Super Doctors Southern California 2020” // Awarded by peers and independent research committee in Southern California.
2020: “Los Angeles Magazine Top Doctor 2020” // Awarded by Los Angeles Magazine.
2020: “Castle Connolly Top Doctor’s 2020” // Awarded by Physician-led research team at Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
2020: The “Patients’ Choice” Physician Award // Physician most highly regarded by their patients-American Registry.
2020: “Most Compassionate Doctor Award” // Physician most highly regarded for faithful service, by their patients-American Registry.
2019: “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2019: “Super Doctors Southern California 2019” // Awarded by Super Doctors Magazine and Los Angeles Times.
2019: “Marquis Who’s Who in America 2019”
2018: “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2018: “Super Doctors Southern California 2018” //Awarded by peers and independent research committee in Southern California.
2018: “Los Angeles Magazine Top Doctor 2018” // Awarded by Los Angeles Magazine.
2018: “Castle Connolly Top Doctor’s 2018” // Awarded by Physician-led research team at Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
2018: “Most Compassionate Doctor Award” // Physician most highly regarded for faithful service, by their patients-American Registry.
2018: The “Patients’ Choice” Physician Award // Physician most highly regarded by their patients-American Registry.
2017: “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2017: “Super Doctors Southern California 2017” // Awarded by peers and independent research committee in Southern California.
2017: “Los Angeles Magazine Top Doctor 2017” // Awarded by peers in the Los Angeles Magazine.
2017: “Most Compassionate Doctor Award” // Physician most highly regarded for faithful service, by their patients-American Registry.
2017: The “Patients’ Choice” Physician Award // Physician most highly regarded by their patients-American Registry.
2016: “America’s Most Honored Professionals.” // Awarded for continuous professional recognition an accomplishment realized by the Top 1% of American Professionals.
2016: “America’s Top Doctor’s 2016” // Awarded by Physician-led research team at Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
2016: “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2016: “Castle Connolly Top Doctor’s 2016” // Awarded by Physician-led research team at Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
2016: “Super Doctors Southern California 2016” // Awarded by peers and independent research committee in Southern California.
2016: “Los Angeles Magazine Top Doctor 2016” // Awarded by peers in the Los Angeles Magazine.
2016: “Most Compassionate Doctor Award” // Physician most highly regarded for faithful service, by their patients-American Registry.
2016: The “Patients’ Choice” Physician Award // Physician most highly regarded by their patients-American Registry.
2015: America’s Best TV Show // Awarded as one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons in 2015.
2015: “Super Doctors Southern California 2015” // Awarded by peers and independent research committee in Southern California.
2015: “Metropolitan Report” // Recognized as California’s leading Plastic Surgeon.
2015: “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2015: “Vitals Top 10 Doctor Award 2014 by Metro Area (Beverly Hills)” // Voted as one of Los Angeles Metro Area’s Top 10 Surgeon Specialists.
2015: “Vitals Top 10 Doctor Award 2014 by City (Los Angeles)” // Voted as one of Beverly Hills Top 10 Specialists.
2015: The “Patients’ Choice” Physician Award // Physician most highly regarded by their patients-American Registry.
2015: “Most Compassionate Doctor Award” // Physician most highly regarded for faithful service, by their patients-American Registry.
2014: “The Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in L.A. (Los Angeles)” // Awarded by Top10LADoctors.com
2014: “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2014: “Top 10 L.A. Plastic Surgeons by Young Hollywood” // Awarded by Young Hollywood Magazine.
2014: “Most Popular Plastic Surgeons at Hollywood | Top 10.” // Awarded by Alux Luxury & Fine Living.
2014: “Vitals Top 10 Doctor Award 2014 by Metro Area (Los Angeles)” // Voted as one of Los Angeles Metro Area’s Top 10 Surgeon Specialists.
2014: “Vitals Top 10 Doctor Award 2014 by City (Beverly Hills)” // Voted as one of Beverly Hills Top 10 Specialists.
2014: The “Patients’ Choice” Physician Award // Physician most highly regarded by their patients-American Registry.
2014: “Compassionate Doctor 5 Year Honoree 2009-2013 Award” // Physician most highly regarded for faithful service, by their patients-American Registry.
2014: “Most Compassionate Doctor Award” // Physician most highly regarded for faithful service, by their patients-American Registry.
2013: “Top 15 Most Popular Hollywood Plastic Surgeons” // Awarded by The Celeb Worth.
2013: “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2013: “Vitals Top 10 Doctor Award 2013 by City (Beverly Hills)” // Voted as one of Beverly Hills Top 10 Specialists.
2013: “Castle Connolly’s Top Doctor Award 2013” // Voted as one of Beverly Hills Top 10 Specialists.
2013: The “Patients’ Choice” Physician Award // Physician most highly regarded by their patients-American Registry.
2013: “Most Compassionate Doctor Award” // Physician most highly regarded for faithful service, by their patients-American Registry.
2012: “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2012: “America’s Top Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2012: The “Patients’ Choice 5 Year Honoree 2012” Physician Award // Physician most highly regarded by their patients-American Registry.
2012: The “Patients’ Choice” Physician Award // Physician most highly regarded by their patients-American Registry.
2012: “Most Compassionate Doctor Award” // Physician most highly regarded for faithful service, by their patients-American Registry.
2011: “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2011: “America’s Top Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2011: “The “Patients’ Choice” Physician Award” // Physician most highly regarded by their patients-American Registry.
2010: 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century Award // Awarded 1/2,000 outstanding intellectuals of the world. // Documentation housed in the Library of Congress in Washington DC. // Award given by International Biographical Centre.
2010: “America’s Top Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2010: The Hippocrates Award In Aesthetic Plastic Surgery // Recognized for leadership and dedication to the medical profession. // Awarded by American Biographical Institute.
2010: Pinnacle of Achievement Award In Plastic Surgery // Recognized as an accomplished leader of influence in medicine. // Awarded by American Biographical Institute.
2010: 2010 Man of The Year Distinction // Exemplifying the importance and validation of deeds well done. // Awarded by American Bio. Inst. Board of International Research.
2010: Great Minds of the 21st Century // Proclamation by American Biographical Institute, Inc.
2010: The “Patients’ Choice” Physician Award // Physician most highly regarded by their patients-American Registry.
2010: “Compassionate Doctor Award” // Physician most highly regarded by their patiens-American Registry.
2010: Master Diploma with Honors in Plastic Surgery // Given by the World Academy of Letters.
2009-2010: International Profiles of Accomplished Leaders // Awarded by American Biographical Institute, Inc.
2009-2010: Strathmore’s Professional of the Year // In Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
2009-2010: Cambridge Who’s Who among Executives, Professionals & Entrepreneurs
2009: “Strathmore’s Who’s Who” in American Leadership & Achievement” // Lifetime Honoree member.
2009: The “Patients’ Choice” Physician Award // Physician most highly regarded by their patients-American Registry.
2009: “America’s Top Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2009: “On-Time Physician Recognition” // “Patients’ Choice” promptness award-American Registry.
2008: “America’s Top Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2008: The “Patients’ Choice” Physician Award // Physician most highly regarded by their patients-American Registry.
2007: “America’s Top Surgeons” // Awarded by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
2007: “Distinction in Paper and Poster Presentation” // Southwestern Surgical Congress 59th Annual Meeting.
2006: “Marquis Who’s Who” in Surgery
2005: “Marquis Who’s Who” in Medicine & Healthcare
2005: Research Achievement Award // University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas.
2004: Research Achievement Award // University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas.
2003: Research Achievement Award // University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas.
2002: Outstanding Surgical Intern Achievement Award // University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas.
1998: Academic Achievement in Pathology // Chicago Medical School.
1996: Academic Achievement in Embryology // Chicago Medical School.
1995: Magna Cum Laude // University of California, Irvine.
1995: Graduation with high distinction // University of California, Irvine.
1993-1995: Golden Key Honor Society // National Honor Society.
1992-1995: Phi Theta Kappa // International Scholastic Honor Society.
1992-1995: Alpha Gamma Sigma // State Wide Honor Society.
1991-1995: Dean’s Academic Achievement Award // University of California.
1992: Who’s Who Amongst Americas College Students // National Award.
1991-1993: Presidents Scholastic Honor Society
1991: Order of Merit Scholarship

Academic Activities & Leadership

2009-Current: Assistant Clinical Professor: University of California, Irvine School of Medicine // Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Institute // Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2009-2012: Co-Director: Newport Beach Aesthetic Surgery Resident Training: University of California, Irvine School of Medicine // Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Institute // Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2009-2012: Clinical Instructor: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Resident Training Rotation // Newport Beach, California
2008-2009: Administrative Chief Resident of Academic Affairs // University of California, Irvine School of Medicine // Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Institute // Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2007: 57th California Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting // Program Directors Annual Meeting // Representative for Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Institute // University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
2005-2006: Administrative Chief Resident of Academic Affairs // University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas // University Medical Center (UMC) // Department of Surgery

2004-2005: Administrative Chief Resident of Academic Affairs // Mike O’Callaghan Federal Hospital/Veterans Administration // University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas // Department of Surgery
2002-2005: Medical & Surgical Mentorship Program // University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas
2002-2005: Medical & Surgical Mentorship Program // University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas
2001-2005: Pre-Medical Mentorship Program // University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas
1998-1999: Teaching Assistant: Medical Neuro-anatomy // Chicago Medical School
1998-1999: Teaching Assistant: Medical Histology // Chicago Medical School
1997-1998: Instructor: Gross Anatomy Laboratory // Chicago Medical School
1994-1995: Teaching Assistant: Organic Chemistry // University of California, Irvine
1993-1994: Instructor & Teaching Assistant: Biochemistry // University of California, Irvine

Professional Membership & Offices

2012-Current: International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). // National Society Member of USA.
2012-Current: International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS). // National Society Member of USA.
2011-Current: Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
2011-Current: American Society of Plastic Surgeons // Active Member
2011-Current: European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) // Fellow Member
2010-Current: American College of Surgeons (ACS) // Fellow Member

2009: American Society of Plastic Surgeons // Candidate Member
2009-2012: Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons (OCSPS) // Surgeon Member
2006-2010: American College of Surgeons // Group Member
2001-2010: American Medical Association // Physician Chapter
2008-2009: American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
2006-2009: California Society of Plastic Surgeons
2006-2009: Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons // Resident Member
2003-2007: Southwestern Surgical Congress
2001-2006: American College of Surgeons

2001-2006: American Medical Association
1997-2001: American Medical Association // N.W. Representative
1998-2001: Illinois Medical Association // Delegate Representative
1998-2001: Chicago Medical Society // Local Representative
1998-2000: Student Government Association // Chicago Medical School
1998-2000: American Medical Association Chicago Chapter // Delegate
1994-1995: Future Physicians Club // University of California, Irvine
1993-1995: Flying Samaritans // University of California, Irvine

Television & Video Appearances

The Dr. Oz Show // “Dr. Raffi Hovsepian discusses medical advances in plastic surgery.”
The Doctors Show // “How to Perk Up One’s Booty”
Entertainment Tonight (ET) // “Dr. Raffi Hovsepian discusses Hollywood’s secrete.”
Good Day L.A. (Los Angeles) Fox Network // “Dr. Raffi Hovsepian discusses reassignment surgery.”
Primer Impacto (Univision) // “Dr. Raffi Hovsepian discusses Belleza Total.”
The Playboy Morning Show (Playboy TV) // “Dr. Hovsepian discusses new trends in plastic surgery and is awarded as The Premier Plastic Surgery Office in Beverly Hills.”
America’s Best TV Show Interview // “America’s Best TV Show interview of Dr. Hovsepian discussing why he is selected as one of the country’s best plastic surgeons.”
Sky News (International) - United Kingdom // “Dr. Raffi Hovsepian discusses the price of beauty.”
Daybreak (iTV) - United Kingdom // “How the stars prepare for the Oscars.”
Lorraine (iTV) - United Kingdom // “How the stars prepare for the Red Carpet.”
Los Angeles Times // “Report Chris Erskine faces up to Botox for treatment of smile lines.” (2 Part Series)

Radio Appearances

KFI AM 640 // “Dr. Raffi Hovsepian discusses Breast Augmentation.”
KFI AM 640 // “Do your homework before choosing a Cosmetic Surgeon.”

Magazine/Journal/Media Interviews

Forbes // “The Importance of Education and Transparency in Plastic Surgery: Dr. Raffi Hovsepian, M.D.”
Maxim Magazine // “Why Dr. Raffi Hovsepian is one of Hollywood’s Leading Plastic Surgeons.”
Life & Style Magazine // “Hollywood’s Best Kept Secret Plastic Surgeon.”
USA Today // “Dr. Raffi- One of L.A.’s Best Plastic Surgeons.”
OK Magazine // “Hollywood’s Man Behind The Mask.”
L.A. Weekly Magazine // “Beverly Hills Leading Pioneer Plastic Surgeon.”
Angelino Magazine // “Special Issue. Los Angeles' Top Doctors 2023.”
Newsweek Magazine // “Special Issue. America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2022.”
The Celeb Worth // “The Most Popular Hollywood Plastic Surgeons.”
The Street (Wall Street Journal) // “ The Millennial Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Raffi Hovsepian’s Uniquely Transparent and Customized Approach Attracts a New Generation of Clients.”
Women’s Health // “13 Examples of Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong (NSFW). From breast implants in the butt to a literal missing nose.”
Life & Style Magazine // “Knifestyles of The Rich & Famous, Khloe Kardashian.”
Metropolitan Report // “California’s Leading Plastic Surgeon.”
People Magazine (European) // “Plastic Surgeon Dr. Raffi Hovsepian connects with European Clientele and European Surgeons.”
The Los Angeles Times // “Chris Erskine faces up to his face and gives Botox a shot.” (Part 1)
The Los Angeles Times // “Chris Erskine faces up to friends after a bout with Botox.” (Part 2)
Daily News New York // “Kim Kardashian’s waist training raises safety concern: experts.”
Fox News // “Kim Kardashian’s corset selfie raises questions: How dangerous is the practice of corseting?”
The Celeb Worth //“Top 15 Most Popular Hollywood Plastic Surgeons.”
Young Hollywood // “Top 10 L.A. Plastic Surgeons by Young Hollywood.”
Aluxe Luxury & Fine Living // “Most Popular Plastic Surgeons at Hollywood, Top 10.”
Examiner Magazine // “Plastic Surgeon connects the physical goals and emotional needs of patients.”
Huffington Post // “What Experts Say you Should Know About Getting Botox For The First Time.”
Lady Lux // “5 News Ways to Lose Those Extra Inches.”
Purple Clover // “Seeing and Believing. What really goes on when we gaze in a mirror? Maybe not what we think.”
Globe // “Hayden Panettiere’s breast augmentation.”
Life & Style // “Everyone wants Halle Berry’s chin.”
Life & Style // “Everyone wants Anne Hathaway’s eyes.”
In Touch // “Everyone wants Megan Fox’s nose.”
In Touch // “Celebrity plastic surgery blunders.”
In Touch // “Why does everyone want Jennifer Aniston’s breasts?”
Radar // “Still stunning! Heather Locklear is fighting back time.”
Radar // “A little nip and tuck?”
Wet Paint // “Did Kendall Jenner get lip injections? You be the judge.”
Wet Paint // “Pregnant Kim Kardashian - Exclusive.”
Hollywood Life // “Courtney Cox: Has She Had Plastic Surgery? Expert Speaks.”
Lady Lux // “5 New Ways to Lose Those Extra Inches.”
The Fashion Spot // “Is Waist Training Really a Cinch? Here Are 10 Things to Know About Corsets.”
EN STARS // “Kim Zolciak Plastic Surgery? Real Housewives of Atlanta Star.”
Reality Tea // “Kim Kardashian Talks Waist Training And Kylie’s Lips.”
Kpop Starz // “Friends Reunion 2015: Courtney Cox Age Defying Complexion The Result of Plastic Surgery?”

Research Experience (Clinical & Laboratory)

2011: Clinical Sub-Investigator for FDA Approval // Clinical study to determine the safety and efficacy of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) injectable facial fillers // Teosyal hyaluronic acid injectable filler // Teoxane Laboratories. Geneva, Switzerland // Clinical research conducted in Newport Beach, CA
2010-2011: Clinical Sub-Investigator for FDA Approval // Clinical study to determine the safety and efficacy of Radio-Frequency Assisted Liposuction (RFAL) // Teosyal hyaluronic acid injectable filler // BodyTite Radio-Frequency Assisted Liposuction. Invasix, Ltd. // Clinical research conducted in Newport Beach, CA
2007: University of California, Irvine School of Medicine // Sponsored by Angiotech // Primary Investigator & Consultant: Malcolm D. Paul, M.D. // Co-Investigators: Raffi Hovsepian, M.D., Michael Budd, M.D. // Studying the surgical effects and techniques of barbed suture technology in aesthetic surgery. Based on multiple fresh cadaver dissections // *Presented at the Aesthetic Meeting. May 2008. Didactic Course #416
2006: University of California, Irvine School of Medicine // Studying the effect of cryoprecipitate on wound healing // An in vivo porcine model
2002-2003: University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas // Principal Investigator & Research Assistant // Department of Surgery. University Medical Center (UMC) // A 2-year clinical research experience and outcome of arteriovenous grafts for hemodialysis versus the national standard // *Presented at 55th Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Surgical Congress
1997-2001: Chicago Medical School // Research Assistant. Department of Pathology // Under the supervision of Arthur Schneider M.D. & Philip Santo M.D. // Studying the patho-physiology of multiple disorders in a lab and clinical setting
1994-1996: University of California, Irvine School of Medicine // Research Assistant. Department of Molecular Physiology & Biophysics // Under the supervision of Kenneth Baldwin Ph.D. // Studying the interaction of physical activity and hormonal factors in the regulation of myosin expression, and the use of a variety of animal models in the study of cardiac and skeletal muscle contractile protein gene expressionFirst hand projects involved in:
- Control of beta-myosin heavy chain expression in systemic hypertension caloric restriction in the rat heart // Am J Physiol. 1995 Oct.
- Interaction of hypertension and caloric restriction on cardiac mass and isomyosin expression // Am J Physiol. 1995 Jan.
- Interaction of thyroid hormone and functional overload on skeletal muscle isomyosin expression // J Appl Physiol. 1994 Aug.
- Effect of chronic energy deprivation on cardiac thyroid hormone receptor and myosin isoform expression // Am J Physiol. 1994 Feb.
1992-1993: University of California, Irvine // International Research Assistant Fellowship in Costa Rica // Department of Ecological/Evolutionary Biology // Studying the effects of deforestation on the local and global environment // Published in: The Orange County Register // Title: Fields of Dreams. Sept. 25, 1994

FDA/IRB Clinical Research Investigator

2010-2012: Clinical Sub-Investigator for FDA approval // Clinical study to determine the safety and efficacy of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) injectable facial fillers // Teosyal hyaluronic acid injectable filler // Teoxane Laboratories. Geneva, Switzerland // Clinical research conducted in Newport Beach, CA

2010-2011: Clinical Sub-Investigator for FDA approval // Clinical study to determine the safety and efficacy of Radio-Frequency Assisted Liposuction (RFAL) // BodyTite Radio-Frequency Assisted Liposuction. Invasix, Ltd. // Clinical research conducted in Newport Beach, CA

Master Thesis

2001: The Pathophysiology of Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease // Hovsepian R., Santos S. // Chicago Medical School/University Health Sciences // Department of Pathology

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Medical Books

Clinics in Plastic Surgery // Cosmetic Medicine and Minimally Invasive Surgery, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery // Editors: Malcolm D. Paul, M.D. // Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // Adam Rotunda, M.D.
Plastic Surgery: Indications and Practice //Textbook Editor: Bahman Guyuron, M.D., FACS // Co-Author (Chapter 8): Raffi Hovsepian, M.D.

Book Editorship

Clinics in Plastic Surgery // Cosmetic Medicine and Minimally Invasive Surgery, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery // Editors: Malcolm D. Paul, M.D. // Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // Adam Rotunda, M.D.

Book Chapter Authorships

Clinics in Plastic Surgery // Cosmetic Medicine and Minimally Invasive Surgery, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery // Chapter: The Interface of Cosmetic Medicine and Surgery: Working from the Inside and the Outside // Co-Authors: Mark K. Markarian, M.D. // Raffi V. Hovsepian, M.D.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery // Cosmetic Medicine and Minimally Invasive Surgery, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery // Chapter: Dermabrasion // Co-Authors: Eugene K. Kim, M.D. // Raffi V. Hovsepian, M.D.
Plastic Surgery: Indications and Practice //Textbook Editor: Bahman Guyuron, M.D., FACS // Chapter 8: Flaps // Co-Authors: Michael Budd, M.D. // Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // Benjamin Basseri, B.S. // Gregory R.D. Evans, M.D., FACS

Educational Videos

May 2008: Evolution of Barbed Suture Technology in Aesthetic Surgery: Face, Breast, and Body Contouring // Sponsored by Angiotech // Primary Investigator & Consultant: Malcolm D. Paul, M.D. // Co-Investigators: Raffi Hovsepian, M.D., Michael Budd, M.D. // *Presented at The Aesthetic Meeting. Didactic Course #416

Teaching Course & Training Seminar Instructor (International & National)

August 2016: Annual University of California Irvine Plastic Surgery Teaching Course. // Didactic course in the anatomy and fundamentals of plastic surgery procedures. // Instructor: Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // University of California, Irvine // Irvine, California.
September 2011: Annual University of California Irvine Plastic Surgery Teaching Course // Didactic course in the anatomy and fundamentals of plastic surgery procedures // Instructor: Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // University of California, Irvine // Irvine, California
August 2011: Injectable & Filler Training Seminar: Dysport, Perlane & Restylane // Sponsored by Medicis // Live injectable & filler teaching course // Assistant Instructor: Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // Newport Beach, CA
January 2011: Fraxel (Fractionated CO2) Facial Skin Laser Resurfacing // Assistant Instructor: Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // Beverly Hills, CA
September 2010: Injectable & Filler Training Seminar: Dysport, Perlane & Restylane // Sponsored by Medicis // Live injectable & filler teaching course // Assistant Instructor: Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // Newport Beach, CA
August 2010: Extended SMAS Facelift, Neck Lift, Endoscopic Brow Lift, & Blepharoplasty // Live surgical teaching course // Assistant Instructor: Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // 29TH Annual Carioca Plastic Surgery Meeting // Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

May 2009: Concept and Technique of the Neck Lift // Instructor: Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // Mediterraneo Hospital // Glyfada, Greece
May 2009: Dual Plane Breast Augmentation // Instructor: Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // Mediterraneo Hospital // Glyfada, Greece
May 2009: Breast Augmentation with Mastopexy // Instructor: Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // Mediterraneo Hospital // Glyfada, Greece
May 2009: Radio-Frequency Assisted Liposculpture (RFAL) // Instructor: Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // Mediterraneo Hospital // Glyfada, Greece
2009-Current: Assistant Clinical Professor // University of California, Irvine School of Medicine // Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Institute // Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2009-Current: Clinical Instructor: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Resident Training Rotation // Newport Beach, California

Professional & Scientific Presentations (International & National)

PLLA BBL in Surgical Cases and How to Add Benefit to Your Practice with the Addition of PLLA // Raffi Hovsepian, M.D.
The MAC – The Multispecialty Aesthetic Conference // San Diego, California. August 2023
The Three Point High SMAS Fixation Technique In Face Lifting // Anathasios Anathasiou M.D., Malcolm Paul M.D., Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // 2nd International Meeting on Aesthetic and Reconstructive Facial Surgery // Kos, Greece. September 2011
How Safe Is BOTOX? // Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // 8 TH Annual AAMSC // Las Vegas, Nevada. October 2010
The Next Generation of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery // Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Institute // University of California, Irvine School of Medicine // Orange, California. July 2010
Radiofrequency Assisted Liposuction (RFAL) as a New Treatment Modality in Body Contouring // Chalfoun C, Hovsepian R, Kim E, Paul M. // American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) // Anaheim, California. January 2010
Peripheral Nerve Injuries: An International Survey of Current Treatments and Future Perspectives // Michael P. Lin M.D., Thomas Scholz M.D., Peter Lin M.D., Raffi V. Hovsepian M.D., Alisa Krichevsky B.S, Andrew Sumarto B.S., Daniel Jaffurs M.D., Garrett A. Wirth M.D., Keyianoosh Paydar M.D., Gregory R.D. Evans M.D., F.A.C.S. // 59th Annual Meeting of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc. // Lake Tahoe, California. May 2009
Panfacial Rejuvenation // Anathasios Anathasiou M.D., Raffi V. Hovsepian M.D., Vaselious Kretsis M.D., Malcolm D. Paul M.D. // 1st International Meeting on Aesthetic and Reconstructive Facial Surgery // Mykonos, Greece. May 2009
Midface Lift With Quill Sutures // Anathasios Anathasiou M.D., Raffi V. Hovsepian M.D., Vaselious Kretsis M.D., Malcolm D. Paul M.D. // 1st International Meeting on Aesthetic and Reconstructive Facial Surgery // Mykonos, Greece. May 2009
Lateral Brow Lift and Transpalpebral Corrugator Muscle Resection // Raffi V. Hovsepian M.D., Anathasios Anathasiou M.D., Patrick Murphy M.D., Malcolm D. Paul M.D. // 1st International Meeting on Aesthetic and Reconstructive Facial Surgery // Mykonos, Greece. May 2009
Rhinoplasty: Basic Analysis & Redefining Nasal Tip Projection Techniques (Non-destructive) // Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Institute // University of California, Irvine School of Medicine // Orange, California. January 2009
The Risk of Infection with the use of Continuous Local Anesthetic Infusion Pain Pumps // Mark K. Markarian M.D., MSPH, Raffi V. Hovsepian M.D., M.S., Melissa M. Smith M.D., Amber Degelia, Malcolm D. Paul M.D., F.A.C.S., Gregory R.D. Evans M.D., F.A.C.S., Garrett A. Wirth M.D. // 58th Annual Meeting of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc. // Dana Point, California. June 2008
Merkel Cell (Neuro-endocrine) Carcinoma of the Skin: A Rare, Aggressive, Cutaneous Malignancy // Mark K. Markarian M.D., MSPH, Raffi V. Hovsepian M.D., M.S., Melissa M. Smith M.D., Amber Degelia, Malcolm D. Paul M.D., F.A.C.S., Gregory R.D. Evans M.D., F.A.C.S., Garrett A. Wirth M.D. // 58th Annual Meeting of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc. // Dana Point, California. June 2008
Poly-L-Lactic Acid: A Useful Treatment for HIV Anti-Retroviral Therapy Induced Facial Lipoatrophy // M.M. Smith MD, C.T. Chalfoun MD, R.V. Hovsepian MD, M.P. Lin MD, G.R.D. Evans MD // 58th Annual Meeting of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc. // Dana Point, California. June 2008
What is the current role of electromagnetic devices, arnica montana, oxygen therapy, cooling devices, etc. in minimizing post-op facelift morbidity? Is there any scientific proof behind the techniques and products? // Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Institute // University of California, Irvine School of Medicine // Orange, California. May 2008

The Care, Management, and Surgical Treatment of Lobular Capillary Hemangiomas // Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // Guest lecturer at Long Beach Memorial Hospital Wound Healing Center // Long Beach, California. February 2008
Reduction Mammaplasty // Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Institute // University of California, Irvine School of Medicine // Orange, California. November 2007
The Challenges of Hand Surgery // Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Institute // University of California, Irvine School of Medicine // Orange, California. June 2007
Iatrogenic Pseudoaneurysm Following Radial Forearm Free Tissue Transfer // Hovsepian, R, Echo A, Zamboni W // 57th California Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting // San Francisco, California. May 2007
Strategies for Merkel Cell Carcinoma of the Skin // Benjamin J. Cousins M.D., Raffi V. Hovsepian M.D., Patrick Murphy M.D., Daniel Kirgan M.D. // 59th Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Surgical Congress // Rancho Mirage, California. March 2007 // Awarded: “Distinction in Presentation.”
The Evolution of Transplantation in Surgical Hair Restoration // Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // Kaiser Permanente Plastic Surgery Meeting (Southern California Chapter) // Bellflower, California. March 2007
The Evaluation and Management of Facial Fractures // Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Institute // University of California, Irvine School of Medicine // Orange, California. August 2006
Gallbladder Carcinoma: Staging and Surgical Intervention // Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // University Medical Center (UMC) // University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas // Las Vegas, Nevada. June 2006
Small Cell Carcinoma of the Gallbladder: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature // Hsuing R, Hovsepian R, Lau J. // 58th Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Surgical Congress // Kauai, Hawaii. April 2006
Perforated Intestinal Zygomycosis: An Unusual Complication Following Renal Transplantation and Immunosuppression // Echo A, Hovsepian R, Shen G. //57th Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Surgical Congress // San Antonio, Texas. April 2005
Repair of Full Thickness Oral, Pharyngeal and Tracheal Defects with Acellular Dermis in Head and Neck Surgery // Wang R, Hovsepian R, Tsuda S. // Western Section of the Triological Society, INC. 108th Annual Meeting // Las Vegas, Nevada. February 2005
Chondrosarcoma of the Cervical Trachea // Hovsepian R, Tsuda S, Wang R. // 6th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer // Washington, DC. August 2004
Massive Neck Metastasis from Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma // Hovsepian R, Murphy P, Wang R. // 6th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer // Washington, DC. August 2004
Correction of Base Deficits in Deceased Organ Donors Facilitates Fluid Management and Improves Immediate Renal Allograft Function // Shen G, Recicar J, Hovsepian R, Salisbury P, Niles P. // The American Transplant Congress // Boston, Massachusetts. May 2004
Whole Organ Pancreas Recovery Using Ultrasonically Activated Shears // Hedges J, Hovsepian R, Niles P, Shen G. // International Pancreas and Islet Transplant Congress // Dublin, Ireland. July 2003
Superior Outcome of Arteriovenous Grafts for Hemodialysis- A Single Center Experience // Hovsepian R, Jones S, Shen G. // 55th Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Surgical Congress // Tucson, Arizona. April 2003
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome: Pathophysiology and Surgical Intervention // Raffi Hovsepian, M.D. // University Medical Center (UMC) // University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas // Las Vegas, Nevada. January 2002

Published Abstracts

The Three Point High SMAS Fixation Technique In Face Lifting // Anathasios Anathasiou M.D., Malcolm Paul M.D., Raffi Hovsepian M.D. // 2nd International Meeting on Aesthetic and Reconstructive Facial Surgery // Kos, Greece. September 2011
Chalfoun C, Hovsepian R, Kim E, Paul M. // Radiofrequency Assisted Liposuction (RFAL) as a New Treatment Modality in Body Contouring // American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) // Anaheim, CA. January 2010
Michael P. Lin M.D., Thomas Scholz M.D., Peter Lin M.D., Raffi V. Hovsepian M.D., Alisa Krichevsky B.S, Andrew Sumarto B.S., Daniel Jaffurs M.D., Garrett A. Wirth M.D., Keyianoosh Paydar M.D., Gregory R.D. Evans M.D., F.A.C.S. // Peripheral Nerve Injuries: An International Survey of Current Treatments and Future Perspectives // 59th Annual Meeting of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc. // Lake Tahoe, CA. May 2009
Raffi V. Hovsepian M.D., Anathasios Anathasiou M.D., Patrick Murphy M.D., Malcolm D. Paul M.D. // Lateral Brow Lift and Transpalpebral Corrugator Muscle Resection // 1st International Meeting on Aesthetic and Reconstructive Facial Surgery // Mykonos, Greece. May 2009
Anathasios Anathasiou M.D., Raffi V. Hovsepian M.D., Vaselious Kretsis M.D., Malcolm D. Paul M.D. // Panfacial Rejuvenation // 1st International Meeting on Aesthetic and Reconstructive Facial Surgery // Mykonos, Greece. May 2009
Anathasios Anathasiou M.D., Raffi V. Hovsepian M.D., Vaselious Kretsis M.D., Malcolm D. Paul M.D. // Midface Lift With Quill Sutures // 1st International Meeting on Aesthetic and Reconstructive Facial Surgery // Mykonos, Greece. May 2009
Mark K. Markarian M.D., MSPH, Raffi V. Hovsepian M.D., M.S., Melissa M. Smith M.D., Amber Degelia, Malcolm D. Paul M.D., F.A.C.S., Gregory R.D. Evans M.D., F.A.C.S., Garrett A. Wirth M.D. // The Risk of Infection with the use of Continuous Local Anesthetic Infusion Pain Pumps // 58th Annual Meeting of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc. // Dana Point, CA. June 2008
Mark K. Markarian M.D., MSPH, Melissa M. Smith M.D., Raffi V. Hovsepian M.D., M.S., Amber Degelia, Malcolm D. Paul M.D., F.A.C.S., Gregory R.D. Evans M.D., F.A.C.S., Garrett A. Wirth M.D. // Abdominal Seroma Formation with the use of Continuous Infusion Local Anesthetic Pain Pumps // 58th Annual Meeting of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc. // Dana Point, CA. June 2008
M.M. Smith M.D., C.T. Chalfoun M.D., R.V. Hovsepian M.D., M.P. Lin M.D., G.R.D. Evans M.D. // Poly-L-Lactic Acid: A Useful Treatment for HIV Anti-Retroviral Therapy Induced Facial Lipoatrophy // 58th Annual Meeting of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc. // Dana Point, CA. June 2008
Mark K. Markarian M.D., MSPH, Benjamin Cousins M.D., Raffi V. Hovsepian M.D., M.S., Patrick Murphy M.D., Tigran Khachatryan, Daniel Kirgan M.D. // Merkel Cell (Neuro-endocrine) Carcinoma of the Skin: A Rare, Aggressive, Cutaneous Malignancy // 58th Annual Meeting of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc. // Dana Point, CA. June 2008
Hovsepian R, Echo A, Zamboni W. // Iatrogenic Pseudoaneurysm Following Radial Forearm Free Tissue Transfer // 57th Annual Meeting of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc. // San Francisco, CA. May 2007
Benjamin J. Cousins M.D., Raffi V. Hovsepian M.D., Patrick Murphy M.D., Daniel Kirgan M.D. // Evolving Strategies for Merkel Cell Carcinoma of the Skin // Southwestern Surgical Congress 59th Annual Meeting // Rancho Mirage, CA. March 2007 // Awarded: “Distinction in Paper Presentation.”
Hsuing R, Hovsepian R, Lau J. // Small Cell Carcinoma of the Gallbladder: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature // Southwestern Surgical Congress 58th Annual Meeting // Kauai, HI. April 2006
Wang R, Hovsepian R, Tsuda S. // Repair of Full Thickness Oral, Pharyngeal and Tracheal Defects with Acellular Dermis in Head and Neck Surgery // Western Section of the American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Inc. // The Triological Society 108th Annual Meeting // Boca Raton, FL. May 2005
Wang R, Hovsepian R, Tsuda S. // Transoral Laser Microsurgery (TLM) for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma // Western Section of the American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Inc. // The Triological Society 108th Annual Meeting // Boca Raton, FL. May 2005
Echo A, Hovsepian R, Shen G. // Perforated Intestinal Zygomycosis: An Unusual Complication Following Renal Transplantation and Immunosuppression // Proceedings of the 57th Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Surgical Congress // El Paso, TX. April 2005
Echo A, Hovsepian R, Shen G. // Intestinal Zygomycosis Following Renal Transplantation- An Unusual Complication of Sirolimus Based Immunosuppresion // Proceedings of 3rd International Congress on Immunosuppression // San Diego, CA. December 2004
Hovsepian R, Tsuda S, Wang R. // Chondrosarcoma of the Cervical Trachea // Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer // American Head and Neck Society // Washington, DC. August 2004
Hovsepian R, Tsuda S, Wang R. // Massive Neck Metastasis from Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma // Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer // American Head and Neck Society // Washington, DC. August 2004
Shen G, Recicar J, Hovsepian R, Salisbury P, Niles P. // Correction of Base Deficits in Deceased Organ Donors Facilitates Fluid Management and Improves Immediate Renal Allograft Function // Proceedings of the American Transplant Congress // Boston, MA. May 2004
Shen G, Recicar J, Hovsepian R, Salisbury P, Niles P. // Use of Ultrasonically Activated Shears Facilitates Whole Organ Pancreas Recovery // Proceedings of the Congress of International Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association // Dublin, Ireland. July 2003
Hovsepian R, Jones S, Shen G. // Superior Outcome of Arteriovenous Grafts for Hemodialysis- A Single Center Experience // Proceedings of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Surgical Congress // Tucson, AZ. April 2003
Hovsepian R, Jones S, Shen G. // Intraluminal Placement of Polytetrafluoroethylene to Stent Outflow Tract May Prevent Myointimal Hyperplasia in Ateriovenous Graft for Hemodialysis // Proceedings of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Surgical Congress // Tucson, AZ. April 2003

Published Original Journals

Malcolm D. Paul M.D., FACS, Raffi V. Hovsepian M.D., Sejal M. Patel M.D. // Extended High SMAS Face and Neck Lift with Three Point Fixation // Aesthetic Surgery Journal: Submitted for publication, 2012
Patrick Murphy M.D., Anathasios Anathasiou M.D., Raffi V. Hovsepian M.D., Malcolm D. Paul M.D., FACS. // The History of Neck Lift // Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Submitted for publication, 2012
Melissa M. Smith M.D., Michael P. Lin M.D., Raffi V. Hovsepian M.D., M.S., David Wood M.D., F.A.C.S., Trung Nguyen M.D., Gregory R.D. Evans M.D., F.A.C.S., Garrett A. Wirth M.D., F.A.C.S. // Postoperative Seroma Formation After Abdominoplasty with Placement of Continuous Infusion Local Anesthetic Pain Pump // The Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery // Winter 2009, Volume 17 Issue 4: p 127-129
Raffi V. Hovsepian MD, MS, Melissa M. Smith MD, Mark K. Markarian MD, MSPH, Kyan Sahba, Malcolm D. Paul MD, FACS, Gregory R.D. Evans MD, FACS, Garrett A. Wirth MD. // Infection Risk from the use of Continuous Local Anesthetic Infusion Pain pumps in Reconstructive Abdominal Procedures // Annals of Plastic Surgery // Volume 62(3) March 2009, p 237-239
Smith, Melissa M. M.D., Hovsepian, Raffi V. M.D., M.S., Markarian, Mark K. M.D., M.S.P.H., Degelia, Amber L. B.S., Paul, Malcolm D. M.D., Evans, Gregory R. D. M.D., Wirth, Garrett A. M.D. // Continuous-Infusion Local Anesthetic Pain Pump Use and Seroma Formation with Abdominal // Procedures: Is There a Correlation? // Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery // Volume 122(5) November 2008, p 1425-1430

Baynosa, Richard C. M.D., Echo, Anthony M.D., Hovsepian, Raffi V. M.D., Zamboni, William A. M.D. // Iatrogenic Pseudoaneursym Following Reverse Radial Forearm Free Tissue Transfer // Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery // Volume 23(6) August 2007, p 335-337
Mark K. Markarian MD, MSPH, Raffi V. Hovsepian MD, Shawn T. Tsuda MD, Robert C. Wang MD. // Chondrosarcoma of the Cervical Trachea; A Case Report // Annals of Thoracic Surgery // October 2007
Hedges, Jason C.; Hovsepian, Raffi V.; Shen, Gary K.; Niles, Patricia A. // Whole Organ Pancreas Recovery Using Ultrasonically Activated Shears // Transplantation // Volume 79(6) March 2005, p 735
Echo A, Hovsepian RV, Shen GK. // Localized Cecal Zygomycosis Following Renal Transplantation // Transplantation Infectious Disease // Volume 7(2) June 2005, p 68-70
Shen GK, Recicar JF, Hovsepian RV, Salisbury JA, Niles PA. // Correction of Base Deficits in Deceased Organ Donors: Effects on Immediate Renal Allograft Function // Transplant Proceedings // Volume 36(9) November 2004, p 2559-61

Personal Interest

Traveling: Dr. Hovsepian has had the opportunity to travel over 50 countries in his lifetime. Furthermore, he has also been fortunate to reside in multiple countries. He currently enjoys traveling internationally, interacting with medical professionals, exchanging medical information, and teaching operative techniques.