About Dr. Rassouli
"Your face is a masterpiece, and my role is to enhance, refine, and preserve its intrinsic charm."
About Dr. Rassouli
Dr. Rassouli is Double Board Certified with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Head & Neck Surgery as well as American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Rassouli’s journey into cosmetic surgery began not in the sterile environment of medical school, but rather in the vibrant tapestry of artistry and scientific curiosity that defined his upbringing. After completing medical school training at the University of Toronto, he initially entered into a residency to become an Anesthesiologist. Two years in to his anesthesia practice he was drawn to a specialty that required more face to face time with his patients. This led him to a 5 year residency training in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck surgery at the prestigious McGill University where he really honed his skills and found a passion. This passion & a fascination with the human face, a canvas for expression and emotion, drew him towards the field of facial plastic surgery & led to a fellowship in Facial Plastics & Reconstruction at the University of Toronto.
In the ever-evolving landscape of beauty standards, Dr. Alipasha Rassouli stands as a beacon, proving that facial cosmetic surgery could be a harmonious blend of science and art where the true measure his success lays in the renewed confidence and smiles of his diverse clientele.
Dr. Rassouli’s most commonly requested cosmetic surgery procedures include upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), facelift and necklift.
It is truly an honor and a privilege to be entrusted with the transformative journey of each patient
Dr. Alipasha Rassouli
Curriculum Vitae
Education
- Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - University of Toronto
- Head & Neck Surgery - McGill University
- Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine (2 years) - Western University
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) - University of Toronto
- Honours Bachelor of Science - University of Toronto
Appointments, Licensures & Memberships
- Division Head - GBHS - Head & Neck Surgery
- Assessor- College of Physician & Surgeons of Ontario
- Reviewer - Head & Neck Journal
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
- College of Physician & Surgeons of Ontario
- New York State Board of Medicine
- Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
- Medical Council of Canada
- Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine
- American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
- Fellow of Canadian Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Publications
- Abdulaziz A, Rassouli A, Mullah A, Tewfik M. Predicting Positive CT Findings in Non-Polypoid Para-Nasal Sinus Disease. Research Article, J Otol Rhinol Vol: 4 Issue: 6 (Nov 2015)
- Rassouli A, Saliba J, Hier M, Castano R, Zeitouni A. Systemic Inflammatory Markers as Independent Prognosticators of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Head & Neck. 2015 Jan : 37(1).
- Samaha M, Rassouli A. Spreader Graft Placement in Endonasal Rhinoplasty: Technique and a Review of 100 Cases. Plastic Surgery. 2015, 23(4):252-4.
- Conrad K, Rassouli A, Siva T, Kandasamy T. Abscess Formation as a Complication of Injectable Fillers. Moden Plastic Surgery. 2015 Apr : 5(2)
- Rassouli A, Rammal A, Desrosiers M, Hamid Q, Ryan, A, Tewfik M. Baseline Characteristics of the Sinonasal Tract in Wild-type and Innate Immune Deficient Mice. Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. 2013 Sept 149(2).
- Wazqar L, Rassouli A, Esfahani N, Carpineta L, Daniel S. Cystic Fibrosis Presenting as Bilateral Maxillary Mucoceles in an Infant. Int J Pediatr Otorhi. 2012 March; 7(2):70-72.
- GT Hare, CD Mazer, JS Hutchison, McLaren Anya, Liu E, A Rassouli, J Ai, CE Hawkins, E Liu, AT McLaren, JA Lockwood, N Sikich, K To, AJ Baker. Severe Hemodilutional Anemia Increases Cerebral Tissue Injury Following Acute Neurotrauma. Journal of Applied Physiology. J Appl Physiol. 2007 Sep;103(3):1021-9. Epub 2007 Jun 7.
- Moses MA, Addison PD, Neligan PC, Ashrafpour H, Huang N, Zair M, Rassouli A, Forrest CR, Grover GJ, Pang CY. Mitochondrial KATP channels in hindlimb remote ischemic preconditioning of skeletal muscle against infarction. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2005 Feb;288(2):H559-67.
- Rassouli A, Lai JH, Sargeant R. Insulinoma – An Atypical Presentation: Case Report and Literature Review. UTMJ, 82(1), 36-42, 2004.
- G.M.T. Hare, C.D. Mazer, A. Rassouli, D.F. Tian, R. Qu, K. To, N. Sikich, A.J. Baker. Hemodilutional Anemia Accentuates Cerebral Hypoxia Following Traumatic Brain Injury. Journal of Neurotrauma, Vol 20, Number 10, October 2003, P421.
- Caraiscos VB, Rassouli A, Rodela TM, Wrong AD, MacDonald JF, Orser BA. Insulin potentiates the function of inhibitory glycine receptors. Shields Anesthesia Research Day Abstracts, University of Toronto, Volume 22, 2001.
- A Rassouli, TM Rodela, VB Caraiscos, W-Y Lu, JF MacDonald, BA Orser. Insulin potentiates glycine receptors in murine spinal cord neurons. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 92: S304, 2001.
- A Rassouli, VB Caraiscos, TM Rodela, W-Y Lu, JF MacDonald, BA Orser. Insulin Enhancement of Glycine Receptor Function. Institute of Medical Science Abstracts, University of Toronto, 2000.
- Alipasha Rassouli, Dilemmas in Otolaryngology, Hospital Grand Rounds, Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, ON, 2016
- Alipasha Rassouli, Mark Samaha. Patient Satisfaction and Safety with Local Anesthesia and Sedation in Rhinoplasty. The Rhinoplasty Society 18th Annual Meeting, New York, NY. April 11, 2013.
- Alipasha Rassouli, Mark Samaha. Cutaneous Malignancies, Resection and Reconstruction, Departmental Grand Rounds, McGill University, QC
- Alipasha Rassouli, Mark Samaha. Spreader Graft Placement in Endonasal Rhinoplasty. The Rhinoplasty Society 18th Annual Meeting, New York, NY. April 11, 2013.
- Alipasha Rassouli, Mark Samaha. Patient Satisfaction and Safety with Local Anesthesia and Sedation in Facial Plastic Surgery - Pilot Study. Association Oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale du Quebec Congres Annuel 2012, Quebec, QC. Oct 26, 2012
- Alipasha Rassouli, Mark Samaha. Patient Satisfaction and Safety with Local Anesthesia and Sedation in Facial Plastic Surgery. 20th Annual Resident Research Day. McGill University Department of Otolarygology – Head and Neck Surgery. Montreal, QC. May, 2011.
- Alipasha Rassouli, Mark Samaha. Office Based Surgery, Sedation and Locoregional Anesthesia. Departmental Grand Rounds, McGill University, QC
- Alipasha Rassouli, Abdulaziz Alrasheed, March Tewfik. Correlation of Clinical History and Physical Exam to Positive CT Findings for Non-Polypoid Para-Nasal Sinus Disease. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting and Expo, San Francisco, CA. Sept 14, 2011.
- Alipasha Rassouli, Abdulaziz Alrasheed, March Tewfik. Correlation of Clinical History and Physical Exam to Positive CT Findings for Non-Polypoid Para-Nasal Sinus Disease. 65th Annual Meeting Canadian Society of Otolarygology – Head and Neck Surgery. Victoria, BC. May 22, 2011.
- Alipasha Rassouli, Mark Samaha. Office Based Surgery, Sedation and Locoregional Anesthesia. Grand Rounds. Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. McGill University. Montreal, QC.
- Alipasha Rassouli, Robert Castano, Anthony Zeitouni. Neutrophil to Lymphocyte and Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio as a Prognostic Indicator in Head and Neck Cancer. 65th Annual Meeting Canadian Society of Otolarygology – Head and Neck Surgery. Victoria, BC. May 24, 2011.
- Alipasha Rassouli, Anthony Zeitouni. Neutrophil to Lymphocyte and Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio as a Prognostic Indicator in Head and Neck Cancer. 19th Annual Resident Research Day. McGill University Department of Otolarygology – Head and Neck Surgery. Montreal, QC. May, 2011.
- Alipasha Rassouli, Samuel J Daniel. Bone Anchored Hearing Aids. Grand Rounds. Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. McGill University. Montreal, QC.
- Alipasha Rassouli, Robert Castano, Anthony Zeitouni. Neutrophil to Lymphocyte and Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio as a Prognostic Indicator in Head and Neck Cancer. Congres 2010 Association ORL du Quebec. Quebec City, QC. October 31, 2010.
- Alipasha Rassouli, *Jeremy Adams, Laura Teegue, James Mahoney. Socioeconomic Status and Diabetic Foot Ulcers. Gallie Day. Toronto. May 5, 2006.
- Alipasha Rassouli, *Jeremy Adams, Laura Teegue, James Mahoney. Socioeconomic Status and Diabetic Foot Ulcers. Canadian Association of Wound Care. Quebec, Nov 2005.
- Alipasha Rassouli, Michael A. Moses, Patrick D. Addison, Peter C. Neligan, Gary J. Grover, and Cho. Y. Pang. Mitochondrial KATP (mKATP) Channels in Remote Ischemic Preconditioning (IPC) of Skeletal Muscle Against Infarction. Medical Student Research Day, University of Toronto, January 2005.
- G.M.T. Hare, C.D. Mazer, A. Rassouli, G.F. Tian, R. Qu, E. Liu, K. To, N. Sikich, A.J. Baker. Hemodilutional Anemia Accentuates Cerebral Hypoxia Following Traumatic Brain injury. The 21st Annual National Neurotrauma Society Symposium, November 2003.
- Alipasha Rassouli, C. David Mazer, Andrew J. Baker, Gregory M.T. Hare. Effects of Hemodilutional Anemia on Cerebral Hypoxia Following Traumatic Brain Injury. St. Michael’s Hospital, 2002.
- Alipasha Rassouli, G. Hare. Does Hemodilutional Anemia Cause Cerebral Hypoxia Following Traumatic Brain Injury? St. Michael’s Hospital, 2002.
- A Rassouli, VB Caraiscos, TM Rodela, W-Y Lu, JF MacDonald, BA Orser. Insulin Enhancement of Glycine Receptor Function. Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, 2000.
- VB Caraiscos, A Rassouli, TM Rodela, AD Wrong, JF MacDonald, BA Orser. Insulin potentiates the function of inhibitory glycine receptors. Shields Anesthesia Research Day, University of Toronto, 2001.
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