Dr. Raj Kanodia
Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery
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About Dr. Raj Kanodia
Dr. Raj Kanodia is a prominent board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation in Beverly Hills, California, who is patients all over the world. His artistic skill in improving the harmony of faces and maintaining youthful lines is a source of significant respect amongst his peers, and his work with some of Hollywood's most high-profiled faces as well as with high-profile clients such as performing artists, fashion models, politicians, executives, and royalty.
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Professional Background
- Years of Experience: 54 or more years.
- Surgeries done: Closed (scarless) rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, septoplasty, Botox, dermal fillers, facial rejuvenation, Emsculpt body contouring, Morpheus8.
- Board Certifications Full Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Full Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
- Hospital Affiliation: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Beverly Hills.
- Proffered Memberships: American College of Surgeons; American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery; American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery.
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Innovations and Contributions
- Dr. Kanodia is among the most experienced closed rhinoplasty specialists in the world with over 15,000 rhinoplasty procedures under his belt in his 37+ year career. He is among the very few surgeons in the world who only do closed (scarless) rhinoplasty.
- He is generally recognized as the most skilled rhinoplasty surgeon in the world, having earned the title of the King of the Hollywood nose job by ELLE Magazine.
- Dr. Kanodia is a frequent guest lecturer at medical conferences in other countries and has published many medical articles.
The uniqueness of Dr. Kanodia and his approach to the scarless closed rhinoplasty surgery and the idea of saving the natural character of each patient is what makes him one of the most unique and in-demand rhinoplasty surgeons in the world.
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Awards
- • Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology
- • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- • Physician of the Year
Founder and Medical Director
1980 - Present
Visiting Specialist Surgeon
Performed by Dr. Raj Kanodia
Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery
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