Dr. A. John Vartanian, MD, MS in Glendale, California

Name: A. John Vartanian, MD, MS
Last name: Vartanian
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2003
Years experience: 20
Primary Specialty: Facial Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.facial-plastic.com/
Business: Vartanian Facial Plastic Surgery
Address: 520 E. Broadway Ave.
Address suite: Ste. 200
Phone: (818) 839-4616
International phone number: +18188394616
City: Glendale
State: California
Zip Code: 91205
Country: US
Statement: Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with a passion for creating beautiful yet natural appearing results. Dr. Vartanian has been featured in print and broadcast media for his cutting edge work. ” I treat my patients like I would treat my own family” – John Vartanian, MD, MD, FACS
Consulting Fees: 150$
Consultation note: Most PPO insurances accepted for functional nasal or reconstructive problems.
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers: 
Offer #1: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
Detail: Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Glendale Adventist, Los Angeles County Hospital-USC

A. John Vartanian, MD, MS

Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BS, Biology, University of California, Irvine
  • Graduate: MS, Physiology, Chicago Medical School
  • Medical: MD, Chicago Medical School
Postdoc Training: 
  • Internship: General Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago
  • Residency: Head and Neck Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago
  • Fellowship: Facial Plastic Surgery, UCLA & Lasky Clinic, Beverly Hills, CA
Member of: 
  • fps
Board Certification: 
Ara John Vartanian

(ABMSUID 784246)
Viewed: 3/25/2009
Day of birth private

Status Alive

Certification

American Board of Otolaryngology

Otolaryngology – General
Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification:
5/25/2004 – 6/3/2014
Education: 1998 MD
(Doctor of Medicine)

Location: 201 S Lasky DrBeverly Hills, CA 90212-3647 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 34.1461287,-118.2492361

Primary location: 
Location name: Glendale
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 34.165,-118.2320023
Treatments: 
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Bellafill
  • Belotero
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Botox for Migraines
  • Botox for TMJ
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Filler
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Clear and Brilliant
  • CO2 Laser
  • Collagen Injection
  • Cosmelan
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dermaplaning
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earfold
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Fractional Laser
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Fraxel Repair
  • Genioplasty
  • GentleLase
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Hyaluronidase
  • IPL
  • Jessner Peel
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lifestyle Lift
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Reduction
  • Lip Repositioning
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipodissolve
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Lux 1540
  • MACS Facelift
  • Micro Botox
  • Microblading
  • Microneedling RF
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Butt Lift
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Phenol Peel
  • Profound RF
  • ProFractional Laser
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • PRP Injections
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • QuickLift
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • Revanesse
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • SculpSure
  • Sculptra
  • Septoplasty
  • Sinus Surgery
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Subcision
  • TCA Peel
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Thermage
  • Thigh Lift
  • ThreeForMe
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.5
Profile views: 22320
Answer count: 67
Review count: 30
1 star count: 3
5 star count: 14
Total star count: 17
Star rating: 3.4510880327174
Lead count last three months: 3
Anonymous votes: 4
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Nov 17, 2007
Profile modified: Mar 12, 2021
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Performance
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 1, 2011
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Glendale, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.165,-118.2320023

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Juvederm (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Juvederm (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Juvederm (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Aug 2012) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Rhinoplasty (Oct 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Rhinoplasty (Nov 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Profound RF (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Apr 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Injectable Fillers (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Injectable Fillers (Mar 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Juvederm (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Nov 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Rhinoplasty (Jun 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Profound RF (May 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Rhinoplasty (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Laser Peel (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Laser Peel (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Laser Peel (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Jun 2019) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Jun 2019) – Overall rating: 1/5

Latest Prices

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $10001 – Aug 16, 2012 – Glendale, CA
  • $8000 – Nov 18, 2014 – Glendale, CA
  • $8000 – Nov 18, 2014 – Glendale, CA
  • $10000 – Jun 21, 2021
  • $10000 – Jun 21, 2021
  • $10000 – Jun 21, 2021
  • $6500 – May 2021 – Glendale, CA
  • $1500 – Oct 2018 – Glendale, CA
  • $10001 – Aug 16, 2012 – Glendale, CA
  • $6500 – Aug 2017 – Glendale, CA
  • $8000 – Nov 18, 2014 – Glendale, CA
  • $1500 – Apr 2017 – Glendale, CA
  • $6500 – Apr 2017 – Glendale, CA
  • $5700 – Jul 14, 2016 – Glendale, CA
  • $5700 – Jul 14, 2016 – Glendale, CA
  • $5700 – Jul 14, 2016 – Glendale, CA
  • $5700 – Jul 14, 2016 – Glendale, CA
  • $5700 – Jul 14, 2016 – Glendale, CA
  • $7500 – Sep 2016 – Glendale, CA
  • $5700 – Jul 14, 2016 – Glendale, CA
  • $5700 – Jul 14, 2016 – Glendale, CA
  • $5700 – Jul 14, 2016 – Glendale, CA
  • $5700 – Jul 14, 2016 – Glendale, CA
  • $8000 – Nov 18, 2014 – Glendale, CA
  • $10000 – Aug 16, 2012 – Glendale, CA
  • $10000 – Aug 16, 2012 – Glendale, CA
  • $1500 – Jan 2013 – Glendale, CA
  • $6500 – Mar 2012 – Glendale, CA
  • $6500 – Jun 2011 – Glendale, CA

Profound RF Prices

  • $5800 – May 4, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA
  • $5800 – May 4, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA

Injectable Fillers Prices

  • $600 – Mar 6, 2019
  • $600 – Mar 6, 2019
  • $600 – Mar 6, 2019

Radiesse Prices

  • $1000 – Oct 22, 2014 – Glendale, CA
  • $1000 – Oct 22, 2014 – Glendale, CA
  • $1000 – Oct 22, 2014 – Glendale, CA

Scar Removal Prices

  • $12500 – Oct 2018 – Glendale, CA
  • $12500 – Jul 2012 – Glendale, CA

Restylane Prices

  • $1500 – Oct 2018 – Glendale, CA
  • $500 – Aug 8, 2013 – Glendale, CA
  • $500 – Aug 8, 2013 – Glendale, CA
  • $500 – Apr 2015 – Glendale, CA
  • $500 – Aug 8, 2013 – Glendale, CA
  • $500 – Mar 2013 – Glendale, CA
  • $1500 – Nov 2011 – Glendale, CA
  • $1500 – Oct 2011 – Glendale, CA
  • $300 – Oct 2011 – Glendale, CA
  • $300 – Oct 2011 – Glendale, CA

Other Prices

  • $7500 – Sep 2016 – Glendale, CA
  • $7500 – Sep 2016 – Glendale, CA
  • $6500 – Mar 2014 – Glendale, CA
  • $6500 – Mar 2014 – Glendale, CA

Special Offers

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Galderma Offer
Feb 15, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2023
Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Is It Necessary to Replace a Silicone Nose Implant After Several Years?
Nasal silicone implant
Nov 25, 2019
In short: If it ain't broke, don't fix it.  So, if you like the look and there is no signs of infection or implant rejection then I would leave it alone.  Nasal implants are constructed differently than breast implants and don't need to be replaced routinely.  
Is a ear, nose and throat specialist that performs lots of septoplasty operations going to be
Specialist for Rhinoplasty
Nov 25, 2019
Look at their before and afters.  IMO rhinoplasty surgery is a sub-specialty onto itself.  Neither plastic surgeons nor ENT's have a monopoly on good results. Ideally you want to find someone who is a rhinoplasty specialist and who does mostly rhinoplasty surgeries. That person could be a board-certified facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon.
Is there any breathing problems after when doing a rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty can improve breathing
Nov 25, 2019
In many cases, additional procedures can be performed at the same time as a cosmetic rhinoplasty to improve nasal function.  I do this routinely for our patients and includes: fixing the septum, placing spreader grafts, preserving the lateral alar cartilages, lateralizing the inferior turbinates, and a number of other effective procedures.  IF these "breathing improvement procedures" are not done, then a large percent of patients will likely have a decrease in their nasal function due to th...
When Did Swelling Go Down After Your Rhinoplasty Surgery?
Rhinoplasty healing times
Nov 25, 2019
2-weeks is way too early to analyze and judge rhinoplasty results.  This is a rough schedule of milestones for rhinoplasty analysis.  2-4 months: starting to get an idea of the early result, 6-9 months: skin shrinkage and decreasing swelling giving more hints of the final result, 12-24 months: nose has sufficiently settled in most cases where the nose can be evaluated, and if needed revisions can be performed, 2-4 years: still some subtle contraction of the skin and more subtle changes to t...
Does alar rim graft feels natural?
Rhinoplasty rim grafts
Nov 25, 2019
Rim grafting can feel quite natural when typical thin septal or ear cartilage grafts are used.  The use of rib grafts or thicker septal cartilages in the alar rim can result in sometimes palpable or stiff alar rim.  It also depends on the size and orientation of your alar cartilages, skin thickness, and other factors. But, in general, most alar rim grafts feel quite natural.  Best to you, Dr. John Vartanian - Double board certified facial plastic surgeon. IG drjohnvartanian
Buccal fat removal for 22 year old female. Should I lose weight first?
Buccal fat removal
Aug 12, 2019
Based on the pics you are probably good candidate for buccal fat
removal.  However the real test would be for a surgeon to examine you
and feel the cheeks and your bone structure to figure out how much of
the cheek fullness may be due to the deep buccal fat vs other factors. 
Being as close to your ideal or normal weight will help your surgeon in removing just right amount of buccal fat, and not too much or too little.  Having said that, buccal fat volume doesn't really change much wi...
Would I be a good candidate for buccal fat removal?
Buccal fat excision
Aug 12, 2019
Based on the pics you are probably good candidate for buccal fat removal.  However the real test would be for a surgeon to examine you and feel the cheeks and your bone structure to figure out how much of the cheek fullness may be due to the deep buccal fat vs other factors.  Buccal fat removal should be considered carefully, since once the fat is removed it can't be replaced.  In the right patient, it can add subtle elegance to the face.  Best to you, @drjohnvartanian
Can I have Buccal fat removal a month after Rhinoplasty?
Buccal fat removal
Aug 12, 2019
Technically you could have the buccal fat removal a month after rhinoplasty.  Having said that, I would recommend waiting 2-3 months so that any rhinoplasty related facial swelling settles down and your surgeon can use better judgement on how much buccal fat to remove.  I perform a large numbers of buccal fat removals under local anesthesia and patients tolerate it very comfortably.   All the best to you, @drjohnvartanian
What are my options regarding rhinoplasty? Would my nose be a good applicant for this s
Good rhinoplasty candidate
Aug 12, 2019
You are good rhinoplasty candidate.  I would clearly communicate with your surgeon your aesthetic goals. Your nose is also crooked and will need to straightened. One important thing to keep in mind...overly narrowed noses may result in permanent and serious nasal breathing problems.  As such, you need to figure out with your surgeon a nice in-between size reduction, other functional procedures (like septoplasty) so that you get the prettier nose you want + preserve  your nasal breathing fun...
What Kind of Rhinoplasty Would Be Needed for my Wide Nose and Bulbous Tip?
Refining bulbous tip - narrowing nose
Aug 25, 2011
Looking at the pictures one has to balance your desire for more tip refinement, with the real possibility of nasal obstruction and compromise. You see, to a certain extent when you narrow the tip, you are also narrowing the inside of the nose which could cause serious breathing problems. So think about that carefully and request a conservative degree of change from your surgeon to lessen that risk. Also, you may need spreader grafts to prevent nasal obstruction...
Do Osteotomies Narrow Your Bridge and is it Better to Have Them Done After Bridge Rasping?
Rasping versus osteotomies in rhinoplasty
Aug 24, 2011
Rasping a medium to large hump will get you a profile improvement, but in almost all cases the bony part of the nose will look wider than ideal. In very small humps, rasping alone may be used...but, most hump reductions need lateral osteotomies in order to close the gap between the bones (open roof), narrow the nasal bones, and give a better aesthetic look to the nose on frontal view. Hope this is of help. All the best, Dr. Vartanian from LA.
Where does the cartilage come from for a rhinoplasty revision for a pinched tip?
Revision Rhinoplasty Cartilage Sources
Aug 24, 2011
In some revision rhinoplasty cases cartilage needs to be added to the nose for support and/or looks. Correcting a pinched tip may be one such example. We generally get extra cartilage from the following places (in order of ease and general preference): Septum, ears, patient's own rib cartilage, and cadaveric rib cartilage. Hope this help out and all the best, Dr. Vartanian
Post Septoplasty - Could Facial Have Harmed Nose
Facial after septorhinoplasty contributing to crooked nose
Mar 31, 2011
Hi,  6-months after rhinoplasty your nose should be stable enough not to be harmed by extractions or a facial. So it is highly unlikely that the facial did any harm or contributed to your nose getting crooked.  Most likely the swelling is subsiding, now revealing some of the underlying imperfections.
Cold vs. Warm Compresses After Blepharoplasty?
Cold compresses after surgery
Mar 29, 2011
Cold compresses in the first 48 hours are helpful in reducing swelling and discomfort.  Beyond that period the nature of compresses probably make little to no difference to you recovery.  Warm compresses can sometimes be useful in breaking clots, but highly doubtful if it actually makes any difference.  So, don't stress too much over the compresses.
Can Fraxel Repair Be Used on Dark/Black Skin to Treat Hypertrophic Scarring?
Fraxel repair not indicated for keloid in darker skin types
Mar 29, 2011
Dear Morocha10,  The Fraxel repair cannot be used for dark skin as it may destroy pigments in the skin and cause lighter scar-like areas (hypopigmentation).  Also, the possible heat injury from the laser may actually make your keloid worse.  So no to the Fraxel repair or any other co2-based laser for you. Hope that was helpful.  Dr. Vartanian from LA.

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 11/24/2023