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Plastic Surgery for International Patients | Dr. Golshani Beverly Hills

Every year, high net worth patients choose to cross continents for Plastic Surgery Beverly Hills, not because it is cheaper, but because expertise, safety, and outcomes matter more than geography. Dr. Daniel Golshani has been certified three times by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, through initial certification and two successive recertification cycles, demonstrating a sustained commitment to the highest standards of plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. International patients rely on his reputation for refined, proportionate results in facial rejuvenation, body contouring, and complex revision procedures, supported by a highly structured experience from the first virtual consultation through long-term follow-up at home.

For patients traveling from regions such as Hong Kong, Dubai, London, and Sydney, every detail of the journey is coordinated: virtual assessments, surgical planning, accommodation guidance, extended in-person recovery in Los Angeles, and secure virtual follow-ups after you return home. You are not simply booking an operation; you are engaging a comprehensive, concierge-level process built around your safety, privacy, and schedule.

Why Patients Travel to Beverly Hills

High net worth patients travel to Beverly Hills when they want access to advanced surgical techniques, highly credentialed surgeons, and rigorous safety standards that may not be readily available in their home market. This is especially true for complex facial rejuvenation, functional and aesthetic nose surgery, and revision work after unsatisfactory results elsewhere.

Access to Advanced Techniques

  • Deep plane facelift: This technique repositions deeper facial structures rather than tightening only the skin, often producing more natural, longer-lasting rejuvenation than traditional lifts.
  • Corsette platysmaplasty: A specialized neck lift approach that addresses banding, excess skin, and neck contour in a more comprehensive way than simple liposuction or skin tightening alone.
  • G-Stem facelift with fat grafting: A proprietary lifting approach that combines structural repositioning with precise fat grafting, restoring volume where it has been lost while maintaining facial character and improving overall harmony.
  • Revision surgery expertise: Patients who experienced complications or unsatisfactory results with other surgeons frequently seek out Dr. Golshani for corrective work on the face, breast, and body.

Surgeon Qualifications That Matter

  • Dr. Golshani has been certified three times by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, through initial certification and two successive recertification cycles, reflecting ongoing commitment to the highest standards of the specialty.
  • He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, reflecting peer recognition at an international level.
  • His work in facial rejuvenation, autologous fat grafting, breast surgery techniques, and minimally invasive aesthetic approaches is supported by clinical research and ongoing education.

Facility Standards

  • Procedures are performed in accredited surgical facilities that meet strict standards for anesthesia, equipment, and emergency preparedness, not just visually appealing office settings.
  • Dr. Golshani serves as Medical Director of the AAAHC-accredited Rexford Surgical Institute and maintains hospital privileges at Southern California Hospital, ensuring the highest level of facility standards and safety protocols.
  • State-of-the-art technology, rigorous sterilization, and modern monitoring systems are integrated into every case to prioritize your safety.

Comprehensive Care

  • Your experience begins with detailed pre-operative planning, including medical clearance, imaging, and tailored procedure selection rather than a one-size-fits-all surgical plan.
  • Continuity of care extends through in-person follow-up visits while you are in Los Angeles and structured virtual consultations once you return home, with 24/7 contact options for urgent concerns.

Dr. Golshani’s Approach to International Patients

International patients have specific needs: time zones, travel plans, visa considerations, and the desire for minimal downtime with maximal impact. Everything in this process is designed around those realities.

Customization

Every face and body is approached as a unique structure influenced by anatomy, age, lifestyle, and cultural beauty standards. Surgical planning reflects your goals while respecting those nuances.

For travelers, procedures are often combined strategically, such as face and neck together, or breast and abdomen, to reduce the number of trips while staying within safe surgical limits.

Pre-Surgical Planning

Virtual consultations are available worldwide via secure video, allowing Dr. Golshani to assess facial structure, body proportions, and skin quality before you commit to travel.

3D imaging and detailed photographs help refine the plan, define realistic outcomes, and align expectations regarding recovery, bruising, and swelling timelines.

The office coordinates your surgical date with your professional calendar and travel logistics so that flights, hotel stays, and companion schedules are aligned with your operative and recovery windows.

Cultural Sensitivity

 Dr. Golshani and his team are accustomed to working with patients from a wide range of backgrounds and are attentive to differing ideals for facial proportions, nasal shape, eyelid definition, and body silhouette.

The practice offers multilingual support in English, French, Spanish, and Farsi, which can be especially helpful when a family member or assistant prefers to communicate in their primary language.

Surgical Excellence

Emphasis is placed on understated, proportionate outcomes that preserve your identity, an outcome highly valued by executives, entrepreneurs, and public figures who want to look refreshed rather than operated on.

Experience in minimally invasive approaches and complex revision surgery allows nuanced correction of previous work while preserving tissue integrity wherever possible.

Post-Operative Support

International patients receive clear recovery roadmaps tailored to flying, time zone changes, and the realities of returning to work or public life.

Virtual follow-ups via secure photo uploads and video calls allow Dr. Golshani to monitor healing, adjust care recommendations, and identify any concerns early, even when you are back home.

When appropriate, the team can coordinate with your local physicians to share operative details and postoperative instructions, creating a safety net that extends beyond Los Angeles.

Who Should Consider Traveling to Beverly Hills

Traveling internationally for surgery is a significant decision. It is ideal for patients who prioritize surgeon expertise, proportionate outcomes, and privacy over convenience or cost.

You’re a Good Candidate If:

  • You have researched extensively and wish to work with a surgeon whose three-time certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, peer recognition, and long-standing Beverly Hills practice align with your expectations.
  • You are seeking specialized techniques such as deep plane facelift, complex rhinoplasty, or revision body procedures that may be less common or less experienced in your home region.
  • You value subtle, refined changes that blend seamlessly into your lifestyle, rather than dramatic or trend-driven transformations.
  • You can commit to remaining in Los Angeles for the recommended period, usually between 2 and 4 weeks depending on the procedures performed.

Common International Patient Profiles

Facial rejuvenation patients in their 40s to 60s who want deep plane facelift and neck refinement for results that age gracefully.

Patients seeking revision surgery after unsatisfactory work elsewhere, often traveling specifically to correct prior facelifts, nose surgery, breast surgery, or body contouring.

High-profile individuals who require privacy, discreet entrances and exits, and spaces where recovery can be managed away from public view.

Precision-focused patients who review before-and-after galleries, scientific credentials, and professional memberships before choosing a surgeon, often regardless of country.

It May Not Be Right for You If:

  • Your primary motivation is to save money; in that case, staying closer to home or choosing a purely cost-driven destination is more aligned with your goals.
  • Your schedule does not allow for the minimum recommended stay in Los Angeles before flying home, which is critical for safe early recovery.
  • You expect to return to full work, events, or social appearances immediately after surgery, without factoring in swelling, bruising, and gradual healing.
  • You are seeking extreme changes that do not align with the practice’s focus on balance, proportion, and natural enhancement.

Procedures for International Patients

International patients typically choose procedures with long-lasting, high-impact results that justify the investment of time and travel. Combination planning is common to maximize results within a single trip while staying within safe surgical parameters.

Facial Procedures

  • Deep plane facelift for comprehensive midface, jawline, and neck rejuvenation with durable results and preserved facial character.
  • Neck lift with corsette platysmaplasty for contouring neck lines, platysmal banding, and loose skin in a way that complements the face rather than appearing disconnected.
  • Rhinoplasty addressing both breathing function and aesthetics, tailored to your heritage and facial proportions, from subtle refinement to more substantial reshaping.
  • Eyelid surgery for correcting heaviness, puffiness, or lower lid bags while maintaining eye shape and expression.
  • Brow lift and facial fat grafting to soften heaviness, restore lost volume, and bring balance to the upper face.

Breast Procedures

  • Breast Augmentation Beverly Hills with implants or fat transfer to improve volume and shape while respecting proportions and lifestyle.
  • Breast lift with or without augmentation to restore position and contour after weight changes, pregnancy, or aging.
  • Breast reduction when physical discomfort and aesthetic concerns coincide, often combined with reshaping for a more proportional silhouette.
  • Breast revision to address capsular contracture, asymmetry, or dissatisfaction with previous surgery.

Body Procedures

  • Tummy tuck with muscle repair to address abdominal laxity, particularly after pregnancies or substantial weight loss.
  • Liposuction and body contouring for targeted refinement of areas such as the flanks, thighs, or back, often combined with other procedures.
  • Mommy makeover, usually combining breast and abdominal procedures with selective liposuction, designed to restore body balance in a single operative plan.
  • Post-weight-loss contouring to manage excess skin and reshape the torso and extremities after major weight changes.

Combination Procedures for One Trip

Common examples include facelift combined with neck lift and eyelid surgery for comprehensive facial rejuvenation, or breast augmentation paired with tummy tuck and liposuction for a full torso transformation.

Some patients choose rhinoplasty paired with chin augmentation to harmonize the profile, reducing the need for separate recoveries and separate trips.

Timeline: What to Expect

Traveling from overseas requires clear planning. The process is structured to allow ample time for evaluation, safe surgery, and monitored recovery before your return flight.

Before You Travel

  • Around 3 months prior, most patients complete a virtual consultation, confirm procedure choices, select a surgery date, and begin arranging flights and accommodation.
  • Approximately 6 weeks before surgery, you will complete any requested medical clearance with your local doctor, such as lab tests or cardiac evaluation if indicated.
  • About 2 weeks before travel, the office will reconfirm logistics, provide medication instructions, and help you prepare documentation and prescriptions you may need for customs.

Your Trip

  • Patients usually arrive in Los Angeles 2 to 3 days before surgery to recover from jet lag, complete in-person examinations, and finalize markings and consents.
  • Surgery is performed at an accredited facility, followed by close observation and a structured early recovery plan, which may include a licensed recovery facility or appropriately equipped hotel.
  • Days 1 through 7 are typically the most intensive follow-up period, with visits for dressing changes, suture or drain management, and review of early healing.
  • Weeks 2 through 4 in Los Angeles are focused on progressive recovery, decreasing swelling, and gradual return to light activities, with clearance for flying provided once it is safe based on your specific procedures.

After You Return Home

  • Virtual check-ins, often at 2 to 6 weeks after surgery, allow ongoing review of healing, scar maturation, and any questions that arise as you resume daily life.
  • Additional assessment points are common around 3 to 6 months, with final outcome evaluations often around the 1-year mark when swelling and tissue remodeling have stabilized.

Recovery by Procedure (Typical Stay Ranges)

  • While specific timelines are personalized, many facelift and neck lift patients plan for at least 2 to 3 weeks in Los Angeles before returning home, whereas some body procedures may allow return closer to 2 weeks with careful planning.
  • Complex combination surgeries or extensive revisions may require the longer end of these ranges to ensure safe early healing and in-person follow-up before long-haul flights.

Investment and Cost Transparency

For international patients, the investment includes the surgery itself, the full travel experience, and the value of ongoing post-operative care. Being clear about this from the outset allows you to plan confidently.

Surgical Costs

  • Surgical fees vary depending on the complexity of the procedures, length of operative time, and whether multiple procedures are combined in a single session.
  •  Exact pricing is discussed during consultation once your goals, anatomy, and operative plan are defined. Transparent, itemized quotes are provided so you understand how fees are allocated.
  • Financing and payment options may be available for qualified patients, and your coordinator can review these with you prior to scheduling.

Beyond the Procedure: Travel Budgeting

  • For mid-to-high-end stays in Los Angeles, many visitors plan between roughly $180 to $350 USD per person per day for hotels, meals, and ground transportation, with luxury stays often exceeding $450 USD per day.
  • Extended-stay or serviced accommodations suitable for 2 to 4 week recoveries can average several hundred dollars per night, particularly in neighborhoods convenient to Beverly Hills.
  •  Ground transport costs may include airport transfers, rideshare or car service, and possible parking fees, with hotel parking often adding $20 to $40 USD per night.
  •  International flights are a separate and significant line item. Long-haul business or first-class travel from regions such as Hong Kong, Dubai, or London typically adds $5,000 to $15,000 USD or more depending on origin, airline, and cabin class.
  • Over a 2 to 4 week stay, it is reasonable to anticipate a non-surgical, non-airfare budget in the low five-figure range (USD), depending on hotel category, dining preferences, and whether private car services are used.

Why It Is Worth the Investment

  • You are working with a surgeon certified three times over by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, whose credentials, hospital privileges, and international reputation reflect decades of training and experience.
  • Advanced techniques, accredited facilities, and structured follow-up care are designed to lower risk, improve longevity of results, and reduce the likelihood of needing revision surgery later.
  • Virtual follow-ups and coordination with local doctors add layers of support after you return home, an important consideration when you are investing significant time and resources.

Insurance Considerations

  • Elective plastic surgery is generally not covered by standard health insurance policies, and complications arising from elective procedures may also fall outside coverage.
  • Many travel insurance plans exclude elective surgical procedures, so it is important to review policy language or consult with a broker knowledgeable about medical travel coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I schedule my initial consultation?

International patients usually begin with a virtual consultation, arranged by contacting the office by phone or through the online contact form. The team will request photos and medical history in advance to make the discussion as productive as possible.

Q: Do I need a visa to travel to the U.S. for surgery?

Depending on your passport and country of residence, you may require a visitor visa or ESTA authorization. Your local U.S. consulate or official government website provides the most accurate and current requirements; many patients enter under standard tourism or business categories.

Q: Should I bring a companion?

Bringing a trusted companion is strongly recommended, especially for the first several days after surgery, to assist with transportation, meals, and daily tasks while you focus on recovery.

Q: When can I fly home after surgery?

Timing depends on the procedure, but long-haul travelers are typically advised to remain in Los Angeles at least 2 to 3 weeks for major facial or body procedures so that early healing and any adjustments can be managed in person before a long flight.

Q: What if I have complications after returning home?

The office provides structured virtual follow-up and remains available for urgent concerns. When needed, the team can collaborate with your local physicians, offering operative details and guidance to support your care.

Q: Can I combine multiple procedures in one trip?

Many international patients safely combine procedures such as facelift and neck lift, or breast and body procedures, but combinations are tailored to your health, surgical goals, and acceptable operative time.

Q: How do I travel with prescription medications?

You will receive prescription documentation and instructions. Medications should remain in original labeled containers and be packed according to your airline’s and your destination’s regulations, with attention to liquid and controlled-substance rules.

Q: Will my results look natural?

The practice philosophy centers on proportionate, identity-preserving enhancement rather than dramatic or exaggerated changes. Most patients choose Dr. Golshani specifically for refined, understated results.

Q: What languages does your staff speak?

Dr. Golshani speaks multiple languages, and the practice offers support in English, French, Spanish, and Farsi, which can be helpful for international patients and their families.

Q: How much time should I take off work?

Many facial rejuvenation patients plan for 2 to 3 weeks away from demanding professional or public roles, while some body procedures may allow earlier remote work. Exact timelines are discussed in consultation based on your procedures and visibility in your role.

Begin Your Journey

Patients from around the world trust Dr. Daniel Golshani when the stakes are too high to compromise on expertise, safety, or outcomes. From your first virtual consultation to your final evaluation, your experience is shaped by three-time certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, AAAHC-accredited surgical facilities at Rexford Surgical Institute, and a team accustomed to caring for international travelers.

Next Steps

Plan your travel with guidance from the international patient coordinator, who can help sequence your surgery, accommodation, and recovery logistics around your schedule.

Schedule a virtual consultation to discuss your goals, review your photographs, and design a tailored surgical plan.

Review before-and-after galleries to understand the practice’s aesthetic and decide whether it aligns with your vision.

Contact Information

  • Phone: (310) 274-3481
  • Address: 9301 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 410, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
  • Virtual Consultations: Available worldwide by appointment, allowing you to explore your options before you ever step onto a plane.

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We invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Daniel Golshani, or to ask questions about a procedure or treatment by completing our online form. You can also call us at (310) 274-3481.

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