Babak Azizzadeh

Babak Azizzadeh (pronunciation: Bah-bak Ah-zee-zah-deh) is a renowned facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in Beverly Hills, California. He is recognized for his expertise in facial nerve paralysis and Bell's palsy treatments.

Etymology

The name Babak is of Persian origin and means "little father". Azizzadeh is also a Persian surname, derived from the Arabic word 'Aziz', meaning 'powerful' or 'respected', and the Persian suffix '-zadeh', meaning 'born of'.

Career

Dr. Babak Azizzadeh is the Director of the Facial Paralysis Institute and the Center for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery. He is also a Professor of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the Keck School of Medicine at USC. His work primarily focuses on facial nerve paralysis, Bell's palsy, and facial reconstruction.

Related Terms

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A type of plastic surgery that aims to restore, reconstruct, or alter the human face.
Facial Nerve Paralysis: A loss of facial movement due to nerve damage.
Bell's Palsy: A condition that causes a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in the face.
Facial Paralysis Institute: An institute dedicated to the treatment and research of facial paralysis.
Center for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery: A center that specializes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
David Geffen School of Medicine: A professional school at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Keck School of Medicine: A professional school at the University of Southern California.