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.
Publications
Seventeen peer-reviewed publications, by field, newest first.
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.
