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Dr. Batniji was featured in the April 2008 issue of OC Health Magazine in an article titled, "Face Forward: Ask the Face Expert"

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Dr. Batniji reviews upper and lower eyelid procedures.
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Dr. Batniji was featured in W Magazine for his expertise in facial plastic surgery.
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Specialist in Facial Rejuvenation
Born and raised in Southern California, Dr. Batniji is one of only a handful of physicians in the area who limits his practice solely to beautifying the face. He has expertise in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and fellowship training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Batniji is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has passed rigorous testing with the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for board eligibility. This means Dr. Batniji offers unsurpassed experience and knowledge in the intricacies of facial anatomy, techniques of facial plastic surgery, and aesthetics of the face. read more

Surgical Procedures That Deliver Natural and Lasting Results
Dr. Rami Batniji specializes in surgical rejuvenation of the face. He has dedicated his
entire career to facial plastic surgery, developing an in-depth understanding of the
intricacies in facial structure, function and aesthetics. Dr. Batniji can expertly help
patients achieve a more youthful appearance or correct a facial problem. He uses only proven techniques that offer lasting, natural results. read more

Upper and Midfacial Rejuvenation in the Non-Caucasian
Posted March 06, 2010 2:49 PM

  Upper and Midfacial Rejuvenation in the Non-Caucasian Rami K. Batniji, MD; Stephen W. Perkins, MD In the nineteenth century, Johann Friedrich Blumenbach popularized the term 'Caucasian' to describe a distinct group of people from the Caucasus region with specific craniofacial features...... continue

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Facelift
Posted January 17, 2010 6:19 PM in Facelift

Question:
I am a woman and I typically wear my hair up in a ponytail. I would like to get a facelift but I am worried that I won't be able to wear my hair up or else the scar will be visible.


Answer:

When performing a facelift, the incision is designed with meticulous attention to detail. In front of the ears, the incision follows the natural contours of the ear cartilage. I prefer using a post-tragal incision, which further camouflages the incision in front of the ear. This design, as well as... continue

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Rhinoplasty
Posted January 16, 2010 10:28 AM

Question:
I am interested in rhinoplasty but one doctor told me that I have thick nasal skin. How does this affect my surgery?


Answer:

With our experience in ethnic rhinoplasty, I often deal with very thick nasal skin. The implication of thick nasal skin is the effect that it has on achieving definition of the nasal tip. I describe thin versus thick nasal skin to patients very much like a very thin blanket covering a chair versus a... continue

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Injectable Fillers
Posted January 15, 2010 3:32 PM in Injectable Fillers

Question:
What is best injectable for improving marionette lines and how long can I expect the results to last?


Answer:

I prefer to use a hyaluronic acid filler for the marionette lines. One can also use calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse) to fill in deeper marionette lines. However, I find great success and very pleasing results aesthetically with the use of hyaluronic acid fillers for the marionette lines. The... continue

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