Cosmetic & Maxillofacial Surgery · Pasadena & Sherman Oaks
Precision. Artistry. Transformation. Cosmetic surgery by Dr. Husam Elias in Pasadena & Sherman Oaks
Welcome to Cosmetic Doc, where triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Husam Elias pairs aesthetic artistry with rare training in the facial skeleton, offering cosmetic surgery, rhinoplasty, and maxillofacial surgery at our Pasadena and Sherman Oaks offices.
- Triple Board-Certified Surgeon
- Cosmetic & Maxillofacial Surgery
- AAAHC-Accredited Surgery Center
Why Dr. Elias
A Surgeon of the Facial Skeleton, Not Just the Skin
Most cosmetic surgeons are trained to reshape soft tissue. Dr. Elias was also trained to rebuild the face itself. That foundation, rare among cosmetic surgeons, is why his results look balanced and natural, and why complex and revision cases find their way to him.
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Physician and Dental Surgeon
Dr. Elias holds a Doctor of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University and a Doctor of Dental Medicine from Boston University, then completed oral & maxillofacial surgery residency at Case Western as chief resident.
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Triple Board Certified
Certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery, and the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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Cleveland Clinic Leadership
As former Section Head of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, he was part of the team behind the first U.S. civilian face transplant.
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A Leader in His Field
Dr. Elias is a Past President of the California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and serves as Medical Director of our AAAHC-accredited Pasadena surgery center.
Two specialties, one surgeon
Cosmetic Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery Under One Roof
Some goals are met by refining soft tissue; others start with the bones of the face and jaw. Because Dr. Elias is board certified in both, you get one plan, and one surgeon, for whichever path your anatomy calls for.
Cosmetic Surgery
Facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facial contouring, breast and body procedures, and non-surgical treatments, all planned and performed by one triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon.
Maxillofacial Surgery
Corrective jaw surgery, facial asymmetry, chin and jaw reshaping, skeletal contouring, and complex reconstruction, planned with 3D imaging by a surgeon board certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Signature procedures
Look Like Yourself, Only Refreshed
Every transformation we create starts with listening. Whether you're considering a facelift, refining your nose, or brightening tired-looking eyes, our team pairs board-certified surgical expertise with genuine warmth, so you always understand your options and never feel rushed into a decision.
Facelift
Time changes the face in predictable ways: cheeks descend, jowls blur the jawline, and the neck loses its clean angle. A modern facelift reverses those changes at their source. Rather than pulling skin tight, Dr. Husam Elias repositions the deeper structures of the face, restoring the contours you remember while keeping every expression natural. As a dual MD/DMD surgeon who spent years operating on the facial skeleton itself, he understands the framework beneath your features in a way few cosmetic surgeons can.
Every facelift at Cosmetic Doc is planned with meticulous precision and performed in our AAAHC-accredited surgery center with IV sedation or general anesthesia. Patients from Pasadena, Sherman Oaks, and across Los Angeles choose us for one reason: results that look refreshed, never pulled, and last for years.
Rhinoplasty
Your nose sits at the center of your face, and a few millimeters can change everything: your profile, your balance, even how well you breathe. Rhinoplasty at Cosmetic Doc is equal parts surgery and sculpture. Dr. Elias plans every nose around the whole face, refining bridges, tips, and nostrils while preserving the character that makes you recognizable, and protecting or improving nasal breathing at the same time.
With dual medical and dental degrees and years of facial reconstruction experience at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Elias brings structural mastery to first-time rhinoplasty and to complex revision cases other offices decline. Whether your goals are cosmetic, functional, or both, one consultation will show you exactly what is possible for your nose.
Eyelid Surgery
The eyes are the first place age shows and the first thing people notice. Heavy upper lids can make you look tired or stern no matter how rested you feel, and under-eye bags add years to an otherwise youthful face. Blepharoplasty removes or repositions the excess skin and fat responsible, brightening the entire face through small, hidden incisions, often in under an hour.
At Cosmetic Doc, Dr. Elias performs upper and lower eyelid surgery with the delicacy this area demands, frequently pairing it with a brow lift when a descended brow is the true culprit. Recovery is quick, scars are virtually invisible, and the change is one patients describe the same way: they look like themselves again, only brighter and more awake.
Our practice
Southern California's Destination for Natural, Artful Cosmetic Surgery
From subtle refinements to complete transformations, Cosmetic Doc unites elite surgical training, digital precision, and an on-site AAAHC-accredited surgery center in two convenient locations. Dr. Elias, a dual MD/DMD surgeon who reconstructed faces at the Cleveland Clinic before dedicating his career to aesthetics, treats every patient by the same three principles: care, compassion, and artistry.
Your first visit
Your First Visit Made Simple
We listen, examine, and design your personalized treatment together, with every comfort option explained.
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