Andre Panossian, MD — board-certified plastic surgeon in Pasadena, California. Neurofibromatosis, facial paralysis, and cleft and complex nasal reconstruction, including lengthening temporalis myoplasty for smile restoration.
Removal of cutaneous neurofibromas — several hundred in a single session — plus surgical reconstruction of plexiform and facial tumors. Adults and children.
Four reconstructive programs — neurofibromatosis, facial paralysis, cleft and nasal reconstruction, and pediatric plastic surgery.
Excision and reconstruction of neurofibromas in adults and children.
Learn More →Dynamic smile restoration, including lengthening temporalis myoplasty.
Learn More →Primary and revision reconstruction of the cleft and complex nose.
Learn More →Pediatric plastic surgery — a hub for parents.
Learn More →Before-and-after images captured under consistent lighting, angle, and distance whenever possible — so what you see is the surgery, not the camera.
“Understand the anatomy completely, plan meticulously, execute with precision, and never settle for ‘good enough.’”— Andre Panossian, MD
For Bell's palsy that didn't recover, Möbius syndrome, tumor- and trauma-related paralysis, and synkinesis. Dynamic and static reanimation tailored to your nerve status.
The surgeon who rebuilds cleft and complex noses brings the same structural approach to cosmetic rhinoplasty and facial aesthetic surgery.
Serving Pasadena, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, San Marino, South Pasadena, Arcadia, and Greater Los Angeles.
Structural, natural-looking results — primary, revision, ethnic & functional rhinoplasty.
Explore nose surgery →Yes. Dr. Panossian treats both adults and children of all ages for anything from large-volume tumor removal to excision and reconstruction of massive plexiform neurofibromas.
Yes. Dr. Panossian performs large-volume tumor removal by way of electrodesiccation, with an approach developed to minimize scarring and recurrence, alongside open surgical removal and reconstruction of large plexiform neurofibromas.
Yes. Most neurofibromatosis and facial paralysis patients begin with a virtual consultation and review of imaging before traveling to Pasadena for surgery.
No referral is required. Patients and referring physicians can request a consultation directly at (626) 765-6885.
All three. Vestibular schwannomas themselves are managed by neurotology and neurosurgery; this practice treats peripheral and cutaneous schwannomas, including painful ones, and restores facial movement after acoustic tumor surgery — including with lengthening temporalis myoplasty. NF2 is now called NF2-related schwannomatosis. 39 Congress St, Suite 402, Pasadena, CA. Call (626) 765-6885.
Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, San Marino, Arcadia, La Cañada & Greater Los Angeles.
By appointment · (626) 765-6885