Nima Naghshineh, MD, FACS
Cosmetic Surgery
Director of Dr. Nima Plastic Surgery
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Dr. Nima’s approach to aesthetic and reconstructive surgery is one of combining artistry and advanced techniques to provide a natural, long-lasting result. His individualized patient-oriented approach to surgery allows for patients to achieve the results they seek while maintaining a harmonious balance with the body or face. Dr. Nima has a special interest in facial aesthetics, rhinoplasty, breast procedures and reconstruction, body-contouring, and surgical treatments for migraine sufferers. He has published many works in the field, including book chapters, anatomic surgical drawings, and national presentations. Dr. Nima is a graduate of the UPMC Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery training program. Along with the UT Southwestern and Harvard, UPMC was named one of the top 3 programs in the country by Doximity and US News and World Report. Dr. Nima has a unique background with studies in Biomedical Engineering and Psychology at Johns Hopkins University. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh while simultaneously receiving a Masters of Science in Clinical Research. He subsequently completed his plastic surgery training at UPMC. His other interests include surgical device innovation, regenerative medicine and entrepreneurship in plastic surgery. He has completed a fellowship at the Center for Innovation in Restorative Medicine (CIRM) where he focused on adipose stem cell therapies and FDA regulatory issues in plastic surgery.
Professional & Academic Titles
- Director of Dr. Nima Plastic Surgery
Professional Specialties
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Hair Restoration Surgery
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Years of Experience
- 13 years of experience
Board Certifications
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
Experience and Expertise
Learn more about the procedures performed by Dr. Naghshineh
- Abdominoplasty
- Areola Reduction
- Arm Lift
- Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
- Belly Button Surgery
- Blepharoplasty
- BodyFX
- Botox
- Brazilian Butt Lift
- Brazilian Butt Lift Fat Grafting
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer
- Breast Augmentation with Implants
- Breast Implant Removal
- Breast Lift
- Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
- Breast Reduction
- Brow Lift
- Buccal Fat Removal
- Buccal Fat Removal (Cheek Reduction)
- Butt Augmentation
- Butt Augmentation with Implants
- Butt Lift
- Calf Augmentation
- Calf Implant
- Calf Reduction
- Cellulite Removal
- Cheek Surgery
- Chin Augmentation
- Chin Augmentation with Soft Tissue Fillers
- Chin Reduction
- Chin Surgery
- CoolSculpting
- Dermal Fillers & Injectables
- Ear Surgery
- Facelift
- Hair Transplant
- Hand Rejuvenation
- Hand Rejuvenation with Dermal Fillers
- Hand Rejuvenation with Fat Transfer
- Jaw Implant
- Jaw Surgery
- Jawline Slimming with Botox
- Laser Assisted Liposuction
- Lip Augmentation and Injections
- Lip Augmentation with Fat Transfer
- Lip Lift
- Liposculpture
- Liposuction
- Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Transconjunctival Approach
- Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Transcutaneous Approach
- Male Breast Reduction
- Neck Lift
- Nipple Correction
- Nipple Reduction
- Orthognathic Surgery
- Power Assisted Liposuction
- Radiofrequency Assisted Breast Lift
- Radiofrequency Assisted Liposuction
- Radiofrequency for Cellulite Treatment
- Rhinoplasty
- Thigh Lift
- Thigh Lift Surgery
- Tummy Tuck
- Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction
- Ultrasound Skin Tightening/Ultherapy
- Umbilicoplasty
- Under Eye Filler
- Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
- Vaginal Rejuvenation
- Water Jet Assisted Liposuction
Learn more about the concerns addressed by Dr. Naghshineh
- Bags Under the Eye
- Bald Spots
- Breathing Issues
- Chin Augmentation
- Chin Ptosis
- Chin Reduction
- Ear Shape
- Eye Ptosis
- Eyelid Malposition
- Facial Skin Laxity
- Facial Volume
- Fine Lines/Wrinkles
- Heavy Brow
- Lip Augmentation
- Nasolabial Folds
- Nose Angle
- Nose Bump
- Nose Shape
- Nose Size
- Openbite
- Overbite
- Overjet
- Prominent Ears
- Receding Hairline
- Sagging Lower Eyelid
- Sagging Upper Eyelid
- Split Earlobes
- Stretched Earlobes
- Thinning Hair
- Underbite
- Upper Eyelid Fold
Questions and Answers
Buccal fad pad removal is done through a small incision on the inside of both cheeks, through which the cheek fat is removed. The procedure uses local anesthesia, is done in office, and takes under half an hour.
Saline implants typically require the smallest incision under the breast, near the armpit, or through the navel. Saline implants are filled with saline (salt water) after insertion. These type of implants are usually less expensive than silicone and can sometimes ripple, deflate, or leak, requiring immediate attention. Silicone implants are filled with a silicone gel and offer a more natural look and feel than saline implants. They are generally less likely to ripple than saline filled implants. Should a rupture occur, the gel will not leak into the body and is typically not noticeable. Dr. Nima can discuss with patients their desired outcome to determine which procedure is best for them.
Calves can be shaped with silicone implants or fat from another part of a patient’s body. Both procedures produce a natural and stronger looking calf. Implants are FDA-approved and come in various shapes and sizes to match the proportions of the body. Fat grafting includes taking fat from another part of the body and injecting it into the calf. Some patients choose to combine calf augmentation with liposuction of the knees and ankles to improve the entire shape of the leg. Most often, the incision made for calf implants is made behind the knee and the implants are placed within the muscle. Patients may choose to have the inner calf, outer calf, or both parts of the calf filled out.
During a thigh lift procedure, an incision is made near the groin which allows the scar to be strategically hidden. Excess fat and skin tissue are removed while the remaining skin is reshaped and tightened, resulting in smoother skin and better definition in the thigh. A thigh lift will better define and shape the thigh.
During a buttock lift or augmentation, implants may be used, or Dr. Nima may perform a fat transfer. A fat transfer involves liposuction of another part of your body followed by the injection of the removed fat into your buttock. This is known as a “Brazilian butt lift.” A butt lift or augmentation can give a better shape to the entire body.
My approach to aesthetic and reconstructive surgery is one of combining artistry and advanced techniques to provide a natural, long-lasting result.
Nima Naghshineh, MD, FACS
Practice and Location
Dr. Nima Plastic Surgery
Credentials
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Jun 2016
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2008)
- Johns Hopkins University (2003)
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Huntington Memorial Hospital
- Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Cancer Support Community
- Dean’s Research Award and Grant
- Johns Hopkins Provost Research Award and Grant
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Dean’s Merit Scholar
Professional & Academic Publications
Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Silicone Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis: Midterm Outcomes
2019 - HandPreoperative Evaluation of the Body Contouring Patient: The Cornerstone of Patient Safety
2014 - Clinics in Plastic SurgeryDemystifying the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Understanding Regulatory Pathways
2014 - Plastic Reconstructive SurgeryCurrent Status of Grafts and Implants in Rhinoplasty: Part I. Autologous Grafts
2010 - Plastic Reconstructive SurgeryNutritional Assessment of Bariatric Surgery Patients Presenting for Plastic Surgery: A Prospective Analysis
2010 - Plastic Reconstructive SurgeryBody Mass and Surgical Complications in the Postbariatric Reconstructive Patient: Analysis of 511 Cases
2009 - Annals of SurgeryA Double-Blind Controlled Trial of Polyglytone 6211 Versus Poliglecaprone 25 for Use in Body Contouring
2010 - Annals of Plastic SurgeryCurrent Status of Grafts and Implants in Rhinoplasty: Part II. Homologous Grafts and Allogenic Implants
2010 - Plastic Reconstructive SurgeryChoosing a Residency Program
2010 - Plastic Reconstructive Surgery