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Dr. Sadati is respected by his peers and loved by his patients for his skill and expertise. He is so successful that he has been voted Best Cosmetic Surgeon in Orange County by OC Register 6 years in a row, OC Weekly, and Top Doctor by Realself.
From Medic to Surgeon: The Beginning
Few surgeons can trace their calling back to a war zone, but for Dr. Kevin Sadati, that is precisely where his life’s purpose first took shape. Before medicine ever entered the picture, Dr. Sadati had set his sights on a career in mechanical engineering. That path changed decisively when he was drafted as a medic during the Iran-Iraq war. Surrounded by wounded soldiers, he found himself drawn not to machines, but to people.
“Caring for those men in their darkest moments awakened something in me,” Dr. Sadati reflects. “I knew from that point on that I was meant to heal, not to engineer.” That pivotal realization set him on a course that would eventually carry him thousands of miles from home and into the ranks of the most respected facial plastic surgeons in the country.
At 23 years old, Dr. Sadati arrived in the United States with modest means, a new language to master, and an unshakable drive to build something meaningful. He enrolled in junior college to sharpen his English and foundational sciences, eventually earning a scholarship to the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied Molecular Cell Biology alongside Near Eastern Art — a pairing that already hinted at his future fusion of science and creativity. Throughout his undergraduate years, he worked to cover his living expenses while navigating coursework in a language he was still learning.
Rather than viewing these hardships as setbacks, Dr. Sadati absorbed them as lessons. “Every challenge I faced early on became part of my foundation,” he says. “The harder the struggle, the more I appreciated what I was building.” After graduating, he volunteered at UCSF Medical Center and contributed to wound healing research, experiences that cemented his resolve to pursue medical school.
Medical Training and an Unexpected Passion for Art
Medical school brought Dr. Sadati to Chicago, where exposure to a wide range of specialties gradually steered him toward surgery — and more specifically, toward Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) and Head & Neck Surgery. He relocated to Philadelphia for his residency, and it was there that two seemingly separate passions began converging. While training as a surgeon by day, he enrolled in art school to study oil painting in his spare time.
What started as a creative outlet evolved into a revelation: the same principles governing composition, proportion, and harmony in painting applied directly to the human face. Facial plastic surgery, with its emphasis on balance, symmetry, and natural beauty, became the obvious intersection of his two worlds. He completed a fellowship in facial cosmetic surgery in Seattle — where he also married a scientist from the NIH — and eventually settled in Southern California with his growing family to build his practice.
An Artistic Approach to Facial Surgery
Dr. Sadati has described his approach to facial plastic surgery as closer to sculpture than to a clinical procedure. “When I look at a patient’s face, I see form, light, and structure,” he explains. “My job is to restore or refine what’s already there, in a way that looks entirely natural.” His artistic training doesn’t just inform his aesthetic sensibility — it actively shapes how he plans and executes procedures, from complex facelifts to subtle enhancements.
This philosophy has resonated deeply with patients who want results that enhance rather than alter, that feel like themselves rather than a surgical outcome. It is an approach rooted in respect for each person’s unique features and a commitment to outcomes that age gracefully.
Advancing Facelift Surgery
Beyond his reputation as a skilled practitioner, Dr. Sadati has established himself as a genuine contributor to the science and art of facial rejuvenation. He has developed three distinct facelift techniques that have been presented and recognized at both national and international plastic surgery conferences. Among these, his preservation deep plane facelift technique has drawn significant attention for delivering natural, long-lasting results with a reduced risk profile.
Rather than keeping these innovations proprietary, Dr. Sadati actively teaches them to surgeons around the world. “The goal was never just to improve my own results,” he says. “If I can raise the standard of care globally by sharing what I’ve learned, that’s a far more meaningful legacy.” He participates regularly in medical conferences, workshops, and educational programs, mentoring a new generation of facial plastic surgeons.
A World-Class Practice in Newport Beach
Dr. Sadati’s vision for patient care extends well beyond the operating room. His surgical facility in Newport Beach was designed with the same meticulous attention to detail that characterizes his procedures: a space that is at once medically advanced and genuinely welcoming. Patients who travel from across the country — and around the world — to see Dr. Sadati often remark that the experience feels nothing like a typical clinic visit.
“I wanted to create an environment where patients feel genuinely cared for at every stage of their journey,” he explains. “From the first consultation through the final stages of recovery, the experience should reflect the level of care they’re receiving.” The practice is a physical expression of everything Dr. Sadati values: precision, artistry, and a deep respect for the individuals who place their trust in him.
Giving Back to the Field
When Dr. Sadati speaks about what he hopes to leave behind, he doesn’t lead with his surgical achievements — though those are considerable. He talks about people. About the patients who regained confidence. About the surgeons who adopted better techniques. About the colleagues and students who felt supported rather than competed with.
“Technical skill matters enormously, but it’s not enough on its own,” he says. “I want the people I’ve worked with to remember that I treated them with honesty and care — that I showed up for them as a full human being, not just as a surgeon.”
Dr. Sadati connects with a broad audience through social media, offering accessible insights into facial surgery, recovery, and what patients can realistically expect. His willingness to demystify the process has made him a trusted voice for people considering procedures who aren’t sure where to begin.
Continuing to Grow and Innovate
Today, Dr. Kevin Sadati remains as committed to growth as he was the day he arrived in the United States with little more than determination and a dream. He continues to refine his techniques, teach internationally, and see patients at his Newport Beach practice — approaching each case with the same curiosity and care that have defined his career from the start.
His story — from wartime medic to world-recognized surgeon and innovator — is a testament to what becomes possible when a person refuses to stop learning, refuses to stop creating, and refuses to stop caring.
“Every chapter of this journey, the hard ones especially, shaped who I am as a surgeon and as a person. I wouldn’t change any of it.”
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Educational Summary
Dr. Sadati received scholarships to earn his undergraduate degrees in Molecular Cell Biology and Near Eastern Art & History from the University of California at Berkeley. He then became involved in wound healing research at the University of California at San Francisco. He went on to earn his medical degree from Midwestern University in Illinois. After completing his rotating internship at Michigan State University, Metropolitan Hospital, he continued his General Surgery, Otolaryngology/ Head & Neck Surgery at PCOM and the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He completed his facial plastic & reconstructive training in Philadelphia.
In his quest for a higher education, he attended fellowship training in general cosmetic & reconstructive surgery in the State of Washington that is accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.While a resident at day, he also pursued his interest in art by attending evening classes at the Philadelphia School of Fine Arts. He felt that by learning oil painting and sculpting, he would also gain an enormous amount of understanding for the human form; and through his artistic training, he learned that having this skill would be a tool to use in surgery; that was both unique, and beneficial to his patients. The means to this technique provided him a better understanding of how to achieve a harmonious and balanced body. With the use of clinical applications at surgery, and by implementing this skill, he produced a harmony in the body that worked.
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Medical Education
2011
Fellow of American Osteopathic College of Otolaryngology
2005
Diplomate, The American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgey and Facial Plastic Surgery
Diplomate, Osteopathic Medical Board of California
2004-2005
General Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Approved Fellowship Training, Lynnwood, WA
1999-2004
Otolaryngology/ HNS and Facial plastic surgery
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine., Philadelphia, PA.
1998-1999
Rotating Surgical Internship
Michigan State University, Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI
1994-1998
Medical school, DO degree
Midwestern University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Downers Grove, IL
1992-1994
Wound Healing Laboratories, Research Associate
University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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Undergraduate
1988-1992
B.S., Molecular Neurobiology & Cell Biology
B.A., Near Eastern History & literature
University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
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Non-Medical
2001-2003
Painting and Sculpture, Evening classes
Philadelphia School of Fine Art, Philadelphia, PA
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Honors and Awards
U.C. Berkeley, Groper M&P Scholarship
U.C. Berkeley, Wilson Odell Scholarship
U.C. Berkeley, Alumni Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Midwestern University, Alumni Scholarship
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery: 2006 Best Scholarly Manuscript, The Richard B. Aronsohn, MD Founder’s Award
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Research & Publications
2011
The Double “C” Plication Technique:
A Reliable Technique for Lower Facial Rejuvenation: Review of 1500 Cases.
The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery vol. 28. No 1, 2011
2005
Autologous Free Fat Transfer with Platelet Rich Plasma
The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery 12/2006
2004
Radiation Induced Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Larynx
Histological and surgical evaluation of this rare disease in head and neck cancer. Published in ENT journal April 2004.
Graduate Hospital
2003
Pleomorphic Adenoma of External Auditory Canal
Case report. Discussion of histological presentation and also surgical management of this tumor. Presented at AOCOOS meeting.
Medical College of Pennsylvania
2002
Metastasis of Sebaceous Cell Carcinoma of the eyelid to the Maxillary Sinus
Presented at the AOCOOS meeting.
Medical College of Pennsylvania
1997
Neurotology Research:
Study of CSF Leak After Acoustic Neuroma Surgery.
Development of an algorithm to reduce the incidence of CSF leak after acoustic neuroma surgery.
These studies were based on analysis of 500 surgical patients chart, as well as literature search. These data were compiled into charts, graphs, and lecture material that were presented in Copenhagen Neurotological Convention by Dr. Richard Wiet.
Northwestern University
1992
Breast Cancer Research:
Morphology of Mammary Cancer Cell in Comparison with Normal Mammary Cells. Microscopic evaluation of cells to determine morphological changes in respect to pathological cells behavior. Lawrence Berkeley Laboratories
1991
Wound Healing Research:
Regulatory Effects of IL4 & NO Signaling on Osteoclasts & Osteoblasts. Bone marrow stem cells were induced to differentiate into osteoclasts and Osteoblasts, then IL4 and Nitrous Oxide were introduced to them. The results indicated that IL4 down regulates the Osteoblasts, and NO upregulates the Osteoblasts.
UCSF Medical Center
1991
Molecular Neurobiology:
Inner Hair cells Regeneration After Acoustic Trauma. Comparison of Mammalian inner hair cells with birds in an acoustic induced trauma. Evaluation under electron microscope. Undergraduate Thesis.
UC Berkeley
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Professional Interest
General Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
General adult & pediatric Otolaryngology
Head & Neck Surgery
Phonosurgery
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Organization-Current and Past Affiliations
American Osteopathic Association
American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Orange County Society of Otolaryngology
Washington State Medical Association
Snohomish County Medical Society
Northwest Society of Cosmetic Surgeons
Pennsylvania State Medical Association
Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
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Hospital Affiliations
Hoag Memorial Hospital, CA
College Hospital, CA
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