Dr. Sahar Nadimi is a highly accomplished facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, double board-certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) and the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (ABOto). Her subspecialized practice focuses exclusively on the face, neck, and scalp, with surgical expertise in rhinoplasty, deep-plane face and neck lifts, forehead reduction, eyelid surgery, brow lifts, lip lifts, chin augmentation, fat grafting, otoplasty, and hair restoration surgery. Dr. Nadimi is among the few female facial plastic surgeons in the country specializing in forehead reduction and hair restoration procedures.
Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Surgical Philosophy
Dr. Nadimi is renowned for her meticulous surgical techniques and her commitment to creating natural, refreshed appearances. She believes that facial plastic surgery should enhance her patients’ features without the tell-tale signs of having undergone surgery. With a compassionate approach, she takes the time to get to know each patient personally, ensuring tailored care and a customized treatment plan to meet their aesthetic goals.
Education and Training
Dr. Nadimi completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Northwestern University before earning her medical degree from the University of Illinois in Chicago, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society. She graduated at the top of her class and went on to complete an ENT/Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery residency at Loyola University.
She further honed her expertise through a highly competitive fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, sponsored by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) in San Francisco, where she trained under pioneers in forehead reduction and facial plastic surgery. For the past decade, Dr. Nadimi has worked closely with world-renowned hair restoration expert Dr. Raymond Konior, enhancing her skills in advanced hair restoration surgery.
Professional Contributions
Dr. Nadimi is deeply committed to advancing the field of facial plastic surgery. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters and has presented her work at national conferences. Her research includes being a sub-investigator in clinical studies on innovative products like BOTOX®, Xeomin®, Restylane® Silk, and Belotero®. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Nadimi is a dedicated educator.
She serves as clinical faculty in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center, where she teaches Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to residents. She also organizes the resident injectables program, overseeing the proper and safe administration of Botox and filler injections. One day each week, Dr. Nadimi offers her expertise at the Hines Veterans Hospital, where she performs complex primary and revision rhinoplasties, as well as skin cancer reconstructions.
Personal Life
Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Dr. Nadimi comes from a family of physicians. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, traveling, and exploring city life.
