Meet Dr. Esmailian

Dr. Farbod Esmailian, MD, FACS, is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving patients throughout Orange County, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, and Long Beach. Recognized as a leading breast surgeon with 26+ years of surgical experience, he is known for natural-looking results in breast augmentation, breast lift, and tummy tuck procedures.

Dr. Farbod Esmailian, MD, FACS: Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Orange County

Patients rate Dr. Esmailian 4.9 stars on Google (101 reviews) and 5.0 stars on RealSelf (151+ reviews), where he holds RealSelf Top 100 Plastic Surgeon recognition, and 5.0 stars on US News Health (327+ reviews).

Patient Care Philosophy

Dr. Esmailian's approach starts with listening. Every consultation is a chance to understand what a patient wants to achieve, what concerns she carries, and what outcome will genuinely serve her confidence and well-being. His goal is never transformation for its own sake. It is an enhancement that honors what is already there.

He believes the best plastic surgery results look like nothing was done at all. The change shows up in how a patient carries herself, in the confidence she projects, and in the ease with which she moves through the world. He approaches every case from scratch, regardless of how many similar procedures he has performed, because each patient brings a distinct anatomy, history, and goal that deserves its own plan.

What Does Dr. Esmailian Treat?

Dr. Esmailian offers a full range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for the breast, body, and face. He personally performs every procedure, including non-surgical treatments, so patients see the same surgeon from consultation through every follow-up visit.

Breast Surgery

Breast Augmentation (silicone gel, structured saline, gummy bear/form-stable, and Motiva SmoothSilk implants)
Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation Revision
Breast Augmentation with Lift
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Lift
Breast Reduction
Breast Reconstruction
Inverted Nipple Correction
Nipple and Areola Reduction
Capsulectomy
Breast Implant Illness evaluation and treatment

For Breast Augmentation, Dr. Esmailian uses the Keller Funnel "no-touch" insertion technique, shown in peer-reviewed data to reduce capsular contracture risk.

Body Contouring

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Liposuction
Mommy Makeover
Arm Lift
Body Lift
Thigh Lift
Labiaplasty

Dr. Esmailian has performed Tummy Tuck procedures for more than 20 years. His infection rate runs below 1 percent and his revision rate runs below 1 percent, both under the national average.

Facial Procedures

Facelift
Neck Lift
Brow Lift
Blepharoplasty
Facial Fat Grafting

All surgical procedures take place at fully AAAASF-accredited off-site surgical suites, meeting the highest safety, staffing, and equipment standards required for ambulatory surgery.

What Is Dr. Esmailian's Educational and Training Background?

Dr. Esmailian built his surgical foundation at some of the country's most demanding academic medical institutions.

Bachelor of Science, Biology, minor in Philosophy – University of California, San Diego (Dean's Honor List)
Doctor of Medicine – George Washington University School of Medicine
Internship, General Surgery – Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA
Residency, General Surgery – University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine / LAC+USC Medical Center
Residency, Plastic Surgery – Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN

During his General Surgery residency at USC, Dr. Esmailian earned three honors: Outstanding Resident of the Year (2003), Outstanding Resident Teacher of the Year (2003), and Administrative Chief Resident (2004).

Dr. Esmailian holds board certification and credentials including:

Board-certified plastic surgeon, American Board of Plastic Surgery, Diplomate since 2007
Active California Medical License, No. A74047
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member, Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons
RealSelf Top 100 Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Esmailian

Academic and Professional Leadership

Dr. Esmailian has served in committee leadership roles at both training institutions, contributing to graduate medical education and surgical training standards:

Plastic Surgery Education Committee, Indiana University School of Medicine (2005–2006)
GME Committee, Indiana University School of Medicine (2004–2006)
Operating Room Committee, LAC+USC Medical Center (2003–2004)
GME Committee, LAC+USC Medical Center (2002–2004)

He has presented his clinical work at academic forums, including:

Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss – UCLA Faculty Center (2007 and 2008)
Dermal Substitutes and Breast Reconstruction – Mentor Corp Regional Meeting (2007)

Hospital Affiliations

MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center
University of California at Irvine – Los Alamitos
MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

What Patients Are Saying

I cannot recommend Dr. Farbod Esmailian highly enough. He has an exceptional bedside manner and took the time to thoroughly discuss my goals, body frame, and implant options. My recovery exceeded my expectations, and my results are exactly what I wanted: beautiful, natural-looking, and perfectly suited to my body.

April L., Google Review

Dr. Esmailian performed a breast reduction for me, removing 5.5 pounds of tissue and taking me from an O cup to an F cup. I am one year out from surgery, and my mammogram technician said she had never seen a reduction of that magnitude turn out so beautifully.

Michelle K. ,Google Review

I don't think I could have had a better experience with my tummy tuck and breast reduction and lift. Dr. Esmailian, the nurse, and the anesthesiologist calmed my nerves before surgery, and it was actually a very enjoyable experience with no real pain. I highly recommend this office.

Kristin G., Google Review

I went to Dr. Esmailian for my breast revision. I chose him because he truly cares about patient outcomes and does the best breast augmentation in Orange County. I'm so happy with my results.

Megan,M., Google Review

Individual patient experiences may vary. Testimonials reflect the personal experiences of individual patients and are not a guarantee of results.

Schedule a Consultation

Dr. Esmailian welcomes patients from Orange County, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, and Long Beach. Consultations are a paid service. Contact our practice to schedule yours and learn more.