About the practice
About Cosmetic Doc
Cosmetic Doc is where advanced surgical medicine meets genuine, personal care. Led by triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Husam Elias, our Pasadena and Sherman Oaks offices provide cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body alongside maxillofacial and facial skeletal surgery, from facelifts and rhinoplasty to corrective jaw surgery and facial asymmetry correction, all under one trusted roof.
Our mission
Our Mission
Our mission is written into everything we do: care, compassion, and artistry. Care means surgical excellence: triple board-certified expertise, meticulous surgical precision, and an AAAHC-accredited surgery center. Compassion means listening intently, explaining every step, and meeting nerves with empathy so every patient feels in control. And artistry means results that look completely natural, because at the end of the day, we're not chasing trends; we're revealing the most confident version of you.
Your surgeon
Meet Your Surgeon
Dr. Husam Elias
MD, DMD, FACS
Behind every procedure at Cosmetic Doc is a surgeon whose training spans medicine, dentistry, and facial reconstruction at the highest level. Get to know Dr. Elias.
The Story Behind Cosmetic Doc
Dr. Husam Elias came to cosmetic surgery by an unusual road. He first trained as a dental surgeon, earning a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Khartoum and a Doctor of Dental Medicine from the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency there, serving as chief resident.
That dual training led him to the Cleveland Clinic, where he served as Section Head of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. There he treated complex injuries and deformities of the face and jaws, served as a team surgeon for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and was part of the team behind the first U.S. civilian face transplant. Few experiences teach a surgeon more about how the face is built, and how it should be rebuilt.
From Reconstruction to Refinement
Dr. Elias moved to Southern California, acquiring the Sherman Oaks practice in 2013 and the Pasadena practice in 2018. The same year, he expanded into cosmetic surgery and founded Cosmetic Doc, bringing a reconstructive surgeon's command of facial structure to aesthetic procedures of the face, breast, and body.
Today the practice has two pillars. Our cosmetic surgery practice covers facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, breast and body contouring, and non-surgical care. Our maxillofacial and facial skeletal surgery practice treats the jaws, chin, and facial framework, including corrective jaw surgery, facial asymmetry, and complex revision cases. Few surgeons are trained and board certified to offer both, and that is exactly what makes a natural, balanced result possible when a patient's goals involve bone as well as soft tissue.
Outside the office, Dr. Elias spends time with his family and enjoys golf, geopolitics, and technology.
Training & credentials
Credentials Few Cosmetic Surgeons Share
Dr. Elias's training spans dentistry, medicine, and surgery of the face and jaws at the highest level. Here is the background that shapes every plan he creates.
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Dual Medical & Dental Degrees
Doctor of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; Doctor of Dental Medicine, Boston University; and Bachelor of Dental Surgery, University of Khartoum.
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Surgical Residency & Chief Resident
Oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Case Western Reserve University, where he served as chief resident before joining the Cleveland Clinic.
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Three Board Certifications
Board certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery, and the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
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Fellow, American College of Surgeons
The FACS designation recognizes surgeons whose education, training, and professional conduct meet the rigorous standards of the American College of Surgeons.
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Academic Medicine at Cleveland Clinic
Former Section Head of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and part of the team behind the first U.S. civilian face transplant.
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Leadership in Cosmetic Surgery
Past President of the California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Director of our AAAHC-accredited Pasadena ambulatory surgery center.
What sets us apart
Why Patients Choose Us
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Triple Board-Certified Surgeon
Dr. Elias is certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery, and the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, a combination of aesthetic judgment and surgical depth few practices anywhere can offer.
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Surgeon of the Facial Skeleton
With dual MD and DMD degrees, Dr. Elias spent years reshaping the facial framework itself, including Cleveland Clinic reconstructive work on the team behind the first U.S. civilian face transplant. Natural results start from the bone outward.
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AAAHC-Accredited Surgery Center
Our on-site Pasadena surgery center has held AAAHC accreditation since 2020: hospital-grade safety, sterilization, and anesthesia standards, independently audited and re-earned through multiple cycles.
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Comprehensive Comfort Options
From local anesthesia to IV sedation and full general anesthesia, your comfort level never limits your care. Anxious patients are our specialty, not an inconvenience.
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Digital Surgical Precision
Advanced photographic analysis and meticulous surgical planning mean Dr. Elias operates with a precise map of your unique anatomy for safer procedures and finer results.
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Cosmetic & Maxillofacial Expertise
From facelifts and rhinoplasty to corrective jaw surgery, facial asymmetry, and revisions of work done elsewhere, one surgeon plans both the soft tissue and the skeleton beneath it.
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Schedule your consultation at our Pasadena or Sherman Oaks office today.