Hamid Massiha, MD, FACS

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: HAMID MASSIHA, MD, FACS

Business Address: 4429 Clara Street

Suite 340

New Orleans, LA 70115

Business Telephone: 504-258-9450/504-412-8496

Education:

1959-1966 Pre-Med and Medical School, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran

1966–1968 First Lieutenant, Discharged Class 4A

1968-1969 Internship, Deaconess Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri

1969-1972 Residency- General Surgery, St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, Missouri

1973-1974 Residency-Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Louisiana State University

Medical School, New Orleans, LA

1975-1976 Chief Resident General Surgery, St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis, MI

1975 Fellowship Plastic Surgery, New York University, New York, NY

Certification:

1976 American Board of Plastic Surgery

1975 Board Eligible in General Surgery

Licensure:

Missouri Healing Arts – No longer active

Illinois Medical Board (no longer active)

Louisiana State Medical Examiners Board

L#03746R R#033020

California Medical License

L#C52201 Effective 2/1/2012 (retired status)

Awards and Honors:

Award for Advanced Education, ASAPS, 2000

Award of Excellence, ASAPS, 1997, 1998, &1999

Best Scientific Exhibit Award, ASAPS – May 1998

Best Paper Award, “Open Approach Rhinoplasty”- International Society of Clinical

Plastic Surgeons, 1995

Best Paper Award, “Vertical Rhytidectomy”- International Society of Clinical Plastic

Surgeons; 1999

Physician Recognition Award from the AMA 1970 – Present

Academic, Professional, and Research Appointments:

2004- American Association of Plastic Surgeons

2001- Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, Louisiana State

University Medical School, New Orleans, LA

1989- Clinical Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, Louisiana State

University Medical School, New Orleans, LA

1987- President, Louisiana Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

1983-1995- Chief of Plastic Surgery Department (Four Non-Consecutive Terms)

East Jefferson Hospital, Metairie, LA

1976- American Board of Plastic Surgery

1976- Fellow American College of Surgeons

“Membership in Professional Organizations:

American Association of Plastic Surgeons

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

American Medical Association

Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery

International Society of Plastic Surgeons

Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons

Louisiana State Medical Society

Jefferson Parish Medical Society

Educational Foundation of American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Rhinoplasty Society

Teaching Experience/Responsibilities:

I have presented numerous educational and instructional courses by invitation, in addition to many presentations. Some of my innovative techniques used in Blepharoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Breast Reconstruction (especially post-augmentation deformities), and Facelift.

  1. “Total Reconstruction of Alar Cartilages for Treatment of Primary and Secondary Tip Deformities”, Tehran University School of Medicine; October 2010.
  1. “Short Scar Rhytidectomy” Teaching Course, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery;

Washington D.C.; April 2010.

  1. “Minimizing Complications of Mid-Facelift through Lower Eyelid Incisions,” Teaching Course, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Washington D.C., 2010.
  1. “Short Scar Rhytidectomy” Teaching Course, American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Seattle, WA;October, 2009.
  1. “Short Scar Rhytidectomy” Teaching Course, American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Las Vegas, NV, May 2009.
  1. “Minimizing Complications of Mid-Facelift through Lower Eyelid Incisions,” Teaching Course, AmericanSociety of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Las Vegas, NV; May 2009.
  1. “Short Scar Rhytidectomy” Teaching Course, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; San Diego,CA; 2008.
  1. “Minimizing Complications of Mid-Facelift through Lower Eyelid Incisions,” Teaching Course, AmericanSociety of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; San Diego, CA; 2008.
  1. “Short Scar Rhytidectomy” German Plastic Surgery Meeting. Lindau, Germany; June 2007.
  1. “Minimizing Complications of Mid-Facelift through Lower Eyelid Incisions,” Plastic Surgery Meeting. Lindau Germany; June 2007.
  1. “Short Scar Rhytidectomy” Teaching Course, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; 2007.
  1. “Minimizing Complications of Mid-Facelift through Lower Eyelid Incisions, “Teaching Course, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; 2007.
  1. “Short Scar Face-lifting” General Session. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Francisco, 2006.
  1. “Short Scar Rhytidectomy” Teaching Course, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Orlando, Florida 2006.
  1. “Minimizing Complications of Mid-Facelift through Lower Eyelid Incisions, “Teaching Course, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Orlando, Florida 2006.
  1. “Anatomical Properties of a Beautiful Breast”, University of Honolulu, Aesthetic Surgery Meeting, January 2006.
  1. “Rhinoplasty in the Ethnic Nose”, University of Honolulu, Aesthetic Surgery Meeting, January 2006.
  1. “Total Reconstruction of Alar Cartilages for Treatment of Primary and Secondary Tip Deformities”, University of Honolulu, Aesthetic Surgery Meeting, January 2006.
  1. “Short Scar Rhytidectomy,” University of Honolulu, Aesthetic Surgery Meeting, January 2006.
  1. “Minimizing Complications of Mid-Facelift through Lower Eyelid Incisions,” University Of Honolulu, Aesthetic Surgery Meeting, January 2006.
  1. “Short Scar Rhytidectomy” Teaching Course, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; New Orleans May 2005.
  1. “Minimizing Complications of Mid-Facelift through Lower Eyelid Incisions, “Teaching Course, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; New Orleans, May 2005.
  1. “Rhinoplasty in the Ethnic Nose”, Congress of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Monterrey, Mexico, March, 2005.
  2. “Total Reconstruction of Alar Cartilages for Treatment of Primary and Secondary Tip Deformities”, Congress of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Monterrey, Mexico, March 2005.
  1. “Nasal Beauty-Creation and Preservation. Avoiding the Myths and Misconceptions”, Congress of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Monterrey, Mexico, March 2005.
  1. “Elliptical Central Segment Excisions of Alar Cartilages for Treatment of Bulbous Tip”, Congress of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Monterrey, Mexico, March 2005.
  1. “Chest Wall Deformities and Surgical Implication in Breast Surgery”, Lipoplasty University. Austin, Texas, August 2004.
  1. “Anatomical Properties of a Beautiful Breast”, Southern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Homestead, Virginia, June 2004.
  1. “Short Scar Rhytidectomy” Teaching Course, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Vancouver, April 2004.
  1. “Lower Blepharoplasty and Mid Face-lift, Teaching Course, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Vancouver, April 2004.
  1. “Minimizing Complications of Mid-Face-lifting through Lower Lid Incisions”, Aesthetic Surgery of the Aging Face; Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital; New York City, November, 2003.
  1. “Minimally Invasive Short Scar Rhytidectomy” Aesthetic Surgery of the Aging Face; Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital; New York City, November, 2003.
  1. “Combined Muscle-Skin Flap in Lower Blepharoplasty” Aesthetic Surgery of the Aging Face; Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital; New York City, November 2003.
  1. “A Simple Method Non-Invasive Canthopexy During Routine Blepharoplasty” Aesthetic Surgery of the Aging Face; Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital; New York City, November, 2003.
  1. “Silicone Lip Enlargement – 18 Year Follow-Up” Aesthetic Surgery of the Aging Face; Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital; New York City, November, 2003.
  1. “Minimally Invasive Short Scar Rhytidectomy and Blepharoplasty” Teaching Course, Aesthetic Society Boston Conference; May, 2003.
  1. “Minimally Invasive Short Scar Rhytidectomy”, Teaching Course (Following Panel Discussion) Aesthetic Society New York City Conference; May, 2001.
  1. “Rhinoplasty and Blepharoplasty” Live Educational Workshops presented in Operating Room; Tehran University Medical School; September 2000.
  1. “Minimally Invasive Short Scar Rhytidectomy”, Educational presentation, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting, Orlando, Florida; May 2000.
  1. Open Verses Closed Rhinoplasty”; Educational presentation in Lindau, Germany; September 1999.
  1. “What is New in Cosmetic Surgery”, “Overview of Rhinoplasty”, Vertical Rhytidectomy”, and “Blepharoplasty”; Educational presentations, Tehran University; Tehran, Iran; Annually since 1995. (Also performed educational gratis operations during each stay.)
  1. “Facial Aesthetic Surgery”, Visiting Professor at Washington University School of Medicine; St. Louis, Missouri, November 1995.
  1. Teaching Course “Rhinoplasty”, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; San Francisco, California; March 1995.
  1. Teaching Course “Blepharoplasty”, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; San Francisco, California; March 1995.
  1. “Facial Plastic Surgery”, Tulane Residency Program; New Orleans, Louisiana; 1991.
  1. “Breast Augmentation with Polyurethane- Covered Mammary Prosthesis”, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”; 1992-1995.

Published Book Chapters:

  1. Hoffman, George, Massiha, Hamid. Cosmetic Surgery of the Breast, Clinics of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 18:2, June 1975.
  1. Massiha, Hamid. Short Scar Facelift With Extended SMAS/ Platysma Dissection and Limited Skin Undermining. In: Anthony Erian , Melvin A. Shiffman Editors. Advanced Surgical Facial Rejuvenation, Art and Clinical Practice. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2012.
  1. Massiha, Hamid. Short Scar Facelift. In: Samuel J. Lin, Thomas A. Mutoe Editors. Aesthetic

Head and Neck Surgery. McGraw-Hill Plastic Surgery Atlas, 2013.

Journal Publications:

  1. “Short Scar Rhytidectomy”, Panel Discussion, July 2005. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. To be published in upcoming issue.
  1. “Lower Lid Anchoring – A 24 Year Follow-Up” , A second Thought, Aesthetic Surgery Journal., July 2005.
  1. “Short Scar Facelift with Extended SMAS/Platysma Dissection and Lifting and Limited Skin Undermining”, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; January 2003.
  1. “Correction of Tubular Breast Deformity with Internal Rotation Flap with or without Implants”; Ready to be submitted for publication to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
  2. “Superior Positioning of the Ptotic Umbilicus in Abdominoplasties and TRAM Flaps”, of Annals Plastic Surgery; 48:5
  1. “Scar Tissue Flaps for the Correction of Post Implant Breast Rippling”, Annals of Plastic Surgery; 48:5.
  1. “Reconstruction of the Submammary Crease for Correction of Post Operative Deformities in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery”, Annals of Plastic Surgery; 46:3.
  1. “Augmentation in Ptotic and Densely Glandular Breasts: Preventation, Treatment, and Classification of Double-Bubble Deformity”, Annals of Plastic Surgery; 44:2.
  1. “Elliptical Horizontal Excision and Repair of Alar Cartilage in Open-Approach Rhinoplasty to Correct Cartilaginous Tip Deformities”, Yearbook of Plastic Surgery; 1999.
  1. “Open Approach to Lower Lid Correction Offers Many Advantages”, Aesthetic Surgery Journal; May/June 1999.
  1. “A Simple Method of Noninvasive Canthopexy During Routine Lower Blepharoplasty”, Aesthetic Surgery Journal; January/February 1998.
  1. “Breast Augmentation – My Experience on Silicone Implants”, Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft for Asthetische Medizin e.v. Wien and Lindau; 1998.
  1. “My Techniques in Blepharoplasty/Canthopexy”, Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft for Asthetische Medizin e.v. Wien and Lindau; 1998.
  1. “My Techniques in Open Rhinoplasty”, Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft for Asthetische Medizin e.v. Wien and Lindau; 1998.
  1. “Elliptical Horizontal Excision and Repair of Alar Cartilage in Open-Approach Rhinoplasty to Correct Cartilaginous Tip Deformities”, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; 101:1.
  1. “Enhancement of Tip Projection by Advancement of Lateral Crura in Open Rhinoplasty”, Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft for Asthetische Medizin e.v. Wien and Lindau; 1997.
  1. “A Method of Reconstructing a Natural-looking Umbilicus in Abdominoplasty”, Annals of Plastic Surgery; with W. Montegut and R. Phillips, Volume 38/Number 3/March, 1997.
  1. “Lower Blepharoplasty”, Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft for Asthetische Medizin e.v. Wien and Lindau; 1996.
  1. “The Combined Skin and Skin-Muscle Flap in Lower Blepharoplasty”, Perspectives In Plastic Surgery; with Dr. Samuel Parry; 7:1.
  1. “Combined Skin and Skin-Muscle Flap in Lower Blepharoplasty: A 10 Year Experience”, Annals of Plastic Surgery; 25:6.
  1. “Cosmetic Surgery of the Breast”, Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology; with G. Hoffman; 18:2, June 1975.
  1. “Dermal Ischemia in thermal Injury: The Importance of Venous Occlusion”, Journal of Trauma; 14:705-711, 1974.

Scientific Exhibits:

  1. Best Scientific Exhibit Award; “A Simple and Minimally Invasive Canthopexy in Lower Blepharoplasty”, ASAPS, May 1998.
  1. “Correction of Ptotic Breast with Double Pocket Sliding Mammoplasty”, American Society of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, October, 2001.

Papers Presented and Abstract:

  1. “Short Scar Rhytidectomy” Teaching Course, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; New Orleans, May 2005.
  1. “Minimizing Complications of Mid-Facelift Through Lower Eyelid Incisions”, Teaching Course, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; New Orleans, May 2005.
  1. “Total Reconstruction of Alar Cartilages for Treatment of Primary and Secondary Tip Deformities”, Congress of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Monterrey, Mexico, March 2005.
  1. “Elliptical Central Segment Excisions of Alar Cartilages for Treatment of Bulbous Tip”, Congress of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Monterrey, Mexico, March 2005.
  1. “Review of All Innovations in Facial and Breast Surgery” (25 Papers). Society of Clinical Plastic Surgeons; Santa Barbara, California; November 2003.
  1. “Short Incision Facelifts”, International Society of Clinical Plastic Surgeons, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; September 2002.
  1. “Superior Positioning of Ptotic Umbilicus in Abdominoplasties”, International Society of Clinical Plastic Surgeons, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; September 2002.
  1. “Vertical Rhytidectomy”, International Society of Clinical Plastic Surgeons, BEST PAPER AWARD; Costa Rica, August 1999.
  1. “Hidden Umbilicus As a Major Concept In Abdominoplasty” with Walton Montegut; Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons; Orlando, Florida; June, 1996.
  1. “Open Rhinoplasty”, International Society of Clinical Plastic Surgeons, BEST PAPER AWARD, Jackson Hole, Wyoming; September 1995.

Seminars & Invited Presentations:

  1. “Rhinoplasty in the Ethnic Nose”, Congress of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Monterrey, Mexico, March 2005.
  1. “Total Reconstruction of Alar Cartilages for Treatment of Primary and Secondary Tip Deformities”, Congress of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Monterrey, Mexico, March 2005.
  1. “Nasal Beauty-Creation and Preservation. Avoiding the Myths and Misconceptions”, Congress of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Monterrey, Mexico, March 2005.
  1. “Elliptical Central Segment Excisions of Alar Cartilages for Treatment of Bulbous Tip”, Congress of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Monterrey, Mexico, March 2005.
  1. “Chest Wall Deformities and Surgical Implication in Breast Surgery”, Lipoplasty University; Austin, TX, August 2004.
  1. “Anatomical Properties of a Beautiful Breast”, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Homestead, Virginia, June 2004.
  1. “Short Scar Facelift”, Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital; Waldorf Astoria; New York, NY; November 2003.
  1. “Minimizing Complications of Mid-Facelift with Lower Lid Incisions”; Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, Waldorf Astoria; New York, NY November,2003.
  1. “Silicone Lip Enlargement – An 18 Year Follow Up”; Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital; Waldorf Astoria; New York, NY; November 2003.
  1. “Lower Lid Canthopexy during Routine Blepharoplasty”; Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital; Waldorf Astoria; New York, NY; November 2003.
  1. “Review of All Innovations in Facial and Breast Surgery (25 papers), “ Society of Clinical Plastic Surgeons; Santa Barbara, California; September 2003.
  1. “Minimizing Complications during Routine Blepharoplasty”, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Boston; May 2003.
  1. “Short Scar Facelift”, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Boston; May 2003.
  1. “Correction of Tubular Breast Deformity with or without use of Implants”, Louisiana State Plastic Surgery Society; January 2003.
  1. Panel Discussion “Difficult, Strange, and Unusual Plastic Surgery Cases”, International Society of Clinical Plastic Surgeons, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; September 2002.”
  1. “Blepharoplasty”, Tehran University Medical School; September 2000.
  1. “Relocation of Sub-mammary Crease”, International Society of Clinical Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Newport Rhode Island, August 2000.
  1. “Vertical Rhytidectomy”, International Society of Clinical Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Newport, Rhode Island, August, 2000.
  1. Panel Discussion, “Breast Reduction and Mastopexy, What I Use to Do, What I Do Now, and What I Would Like to Do”, International Clinical Society of Plastic Surgery Meeting; Newport, Rhode Island, August, 2000.
  1. “Superimposed Total Reconstruction of Alar Cartilages in Primary and Secondary Rhinoplasty”, Rhinoplasty Society Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida; May 2000.
  1. “Minimally Invasive Short Scar Rhytidectomy” Educational presentation, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting, Orlando, Florida; May 2000.
  1. Pragmatic Approach to Rhinoplasty”, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 1999.
  1. “Open Verses Closed Rhinoplasty”; Educational presentation in Lindau, Germany; September 1999.
  1. “Overview of Rhinoplasty”; Educational presentation, Tehran University; Tehran Iran. Charity cases performed during stay in September 1999.
  1. “Augmentation In Tubular and Ptotic Breasts With No External Scars”, Southern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons; Boca Raton, Florida; June 1999.
  1. “Open Approach verses Closed Rhinoplasty”, Guest Speaker, Australian Society of Plastic Surgery, Australia; July 1998.
  1. “S” Facelift, a Useful Approach to Rejuvenation of Face and Neck”, University of Utah School of Medicine, Craniofacial Symposium; January 1997.
  1. “New Horizons in Cosmetic Surgery”, The North American Medical/Dental Association ; Vail Colorado; February 1997.
  1. Enhancement of Tip Projection with Bilateral Advancement of Lateral Crura in Open-Approach Rhinoplasty”, Rhinoplasty Society; New York, NY; May 1997.
  1. “S” Facelift, a Useful Approach to Rejuvenation of Face and Neck”, The Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons; Williamsburg, Virginia; Served as Secretary for Session; June 1997.
  1. “Open-Approach Rhinoplasty”, Southern Medical Association; Charlotte, North Carolina; Served as Chairman, Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; November 1997.
  1. “My Concept in Blepharoplasty”, German Society Congress; Lech, Austria; February 1996.
  1. Multiple Presentations; Tehran, Iran; Charity Surgeries Performed, February 1996.
  1. “Hidden Umbilicus As a Major Concept In Abdominoplasty” with Walton Montegut; Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons; Orlando, Florida; June 1996.
  1. “Open Approach Rhinoplasty: Technique of Tip Sculpturing in Difficult Nose, Closed vs. Open Approach” and Anatomical Consideration for Inner Thigh Lift for a Successful Outcome”, Southern Medical Association; Baltimore, Maryland; Served as Moderator for Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; November 1996.
  1. “Anatomical Consideration of Inner Thigh Lift for a Successful Outcome”, Arkansas Plastic Surgery Symposium; Stuttgart, Arkansas; December 1996.
  1. “Trends in Cosmetic Surgery”, The North American Medical/Dental Association; Snowmass, Colorado; February/March 1995.
  1. “S” Facelift, a Useful Approach to Rejuvenation of Face and Neck”, and Correction of Doubl Dome, Bulbous Nasal Tip Deformity With Resection of Middle Segment of Lateral Crura in Open Approach Rhinoplasty”, The American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc; San Francisco, California; March 1995.
  1. “Open Approach Rhinoplasty”, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons; Sawgrass, Florida; June 1995.
  1. Panel – Technical Tips – How I Do It – “Open Approach Rhinoplasty and “S” Facelift”;International Society of Clinical Plastic Surgeons; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Won the Best Paper Award for Open Rhinoplasty Presentation; August/ September 1995.
  1. “Lower Lid Blepharoplasty”, “Endoscopic Forehead Lift”, and “Open Approach Rhinoplasty”, German Society of Plastic Surgery; Lindau, Germany; September1995.
  1. “S” Facelift”, Southern Medical Association; Kansas City, Missouri; Vice-Chairman Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; November 1995.
  1. “Facial Aesthetic Surgery”, Visiting Professor at Washington University School of Medicine; St.