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Research & Publications

Dr. Matt Farajzadeh's research began at UCLA in 2010, and his published work, from 2013 to 2026, spans plastic and reconstructive surgery, ophthalmology, and neuroendocrine research.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery

2026

Closed Structural Rhinoplasty

Clark RP, Farajzadeh MM, Wong GB. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2026;50(3):923–934.

Second of three authors. doi:10.1007/s00266-025-05122-1

2024

Optimizing perfusion and volume in autologous breast reconstruction: dual-plane, conjoined and stacked flaps

Farajzadeh MM, Salibian AA. Plastic and Aesthetic Research. 2024;11:32.

First of two authors. doi:10.20517/2347-9264.2024.24

2024

Prepectoral versus Subpectoral Breast Reconstruction after Nipple-sparing Mastectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Nolan IT, Farajzadeh MM, Bekisz JM, Boyd CJ, Gibson EG, Salibian AA. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2024;12(5):e5808.

Second of six authors. doi:10.1097/GOX.0000000000005808

2023

Do we need acellular dermal matrix in prepectoral breast reconstruction? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Nolan IT, Farajzadeh MM, Boyd CJ, Bekisz JM, Gibson EG, Salibian AA. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2023;86:251–260.

Second of six authors. doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2023.09.042

2022

Invited Discussion on "Fasting: An Effective Preconditioning Method to Increase Fat Graft Survival"

Pu LLQ, Farajzadeh M. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2022;46(3):1450–1451.

Invited discussion. Second of two authors. doi:10.1007/s00266-022-02785-y

2022

Invited Discussion on: "Sting Technique: A New Procedure for Hypoplastic Lower Breast Poles"

Farajzadeh M, Pu LLQ. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2022;46(2):704–705.

Invited discussion. First of two authors. doi:10.1007/s00266-021-02671-z

2020

The Central Mound Pedicle: A Safe and Effective Technique for Reduction Mammaplasty

DeLong MR, Chang I, Farajzadeh M, Nahabet EH, Roostaeian J, Festekjian J, Rough J, Da Lio AL. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2020;146(4):725–733.

Third of eight authors. PRS Best Breast Paper Award, 2021. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000007173

2019

Systematic Review of the Impact of Acellular Dermal Matrix on Aesthetics and Patient Satisfaction in Tissue Expander-to-Implant Breast Reconstructions

DeLong MR, Tandon VJ, Farajzadeh M, Berlin NL, MacEachern MP, Rudkin GH, Da Lio AL, Cederna PS. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2019;144(6):967e–974e.

Third of eight authors. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000006212

Ophthalmology and vitreoretinal research

2020

Lamellar Macular Holes in the Presence of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Francone A, Yun L, Kothari N, Cheng I, Farajzadeh M, Govetto A, Hubschman JP. Retina. 2020;40(6):1079–1086.

Fifth of seven authors. doi:10.1097/IAE.0000000000002532

2020

Detection of Neurosensory Retinal Detachment Complicating Degenerative Retinoschisis by Ultra-Widefield Fundus Autofluorescence Imaging

Francone A, Kothari N, Farajzadeh M, Hosseini H, Prasad P, Schwartz S, Hubschman JP. Retina. 2020;40(5):819–824.

Third of seven authors. doi:10.1097/IAE.0000000000002488

2019

Effects of Collagenase Type II on Vitreous Humor-An In Situ Rheological Study

Rangchian A, Francone A, Farajzadeh M, Hosseini H, Connelly K, Hubschman JP, Kavehpour HP. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering. 2019;141(8).

Third of seven authors. doi:10.1115/1.4043358

2017

Microcystoid Macular Changes in Association With Idiopathic Epiretinal Membranes in Eyes With and Without Glaucoma: Clinical Insights

Govetto A, Su D, Farajzadeh M, Megerdichian A, Platner E, Ducournau Y, Virgili G, Hubschman JP. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2017;181:156–165.

Third of eight authors. doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2017.06.023

2017

Feasibility of a polyethylene glycol-derived polymer as retinal patch to seal retinal breaks during vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: a prospective, in vivo pilot study in a porcine model

Hubschman JP, Govetto A, Farajzadeh M, Sato T, Askari S, Glasgow B. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. 2017;45(7):708–716.

Third of six authors. doi:10.1111/ceo.12942

2016

Creep compliance rheology with a probe-like cylindrical geometry

Connelly K, Sharif-Kashani P, Farajzadeh M, Hubschman JP, Kavehpour HP. Biorheology. 2016;53(5-6):221–236.

Third of five authors. doi:10.3233/BIR-16112

2016

Lamellar Macular Hole: Two Distinct Clinical Entities?

Govetto A, Dacquay Y, Farajzadeh M, Platner E, Hirabayashi K, Hosseini H, Schwartz SD, Hubschman JP. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016;164:99–109.

Third of eight authors. doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2016.02.008

Neuroendocrine research

2016

Actions of Bisphenol A and Bisphenol S on the Reproductive Neuroendocrine System During Early Development in Zebrafish

Qiu W, Zhao Y, Yang M, Farajzadeh M, Pan C, Wayne NL. Endocrinology. 2016;157(2):636–647.

Fourth of six authors. doi:10.1210/en.2015-1785

2013

Early development of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone neuronal network in transgenic zebrafish

Zhao Y, Lin MC, Farajzadeh M, Wayne NL. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 2013;4:107.

Third of four authors. doi:10.3389/fendo.2013.00107

Also published

2026

Reply: Staged Breast Reduction or Mastopexy before Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Gibson E, Farajzadeh MM, Salibian AA. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2026;158(2):368e–369e.

Second of three authors. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000012802

2025

Staged Breast Reduction or Mastopexy before Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Gibson E, Farajzadeh MM, Salibian AA. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2025;156(4):461e–471e.

Second of three authors. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000012118

Editorial work and presentations

2024–present

Editorial Board Member, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

2021–present

Peer reviewer, PRS and PRS Global Open

2026

Aesthetic Applications of Quantum Radiofrequency: Lymphatic and Perfusion Assessment

Farajzadeh MM, Dayan E. The Aesthetic MEET 2026, Boston, May 16, 2026.

Podium presentation.

We look forward to taking care of you.