Dr. Hooman Khorasani is a fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic and cosmetic surgeon with four board certifications in Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery, Facial Cosmetic Surgery, and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. His research bridges cutaneous oncology, reconstructive surgery, and minimally invasive aesthetics, consistently emphasizing scar optimization, wound healing, and natural-appearing outcomes.
He has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications, reviews, and book chapters covering advanced scar revision strategies, wound healing biology, and innovations in energy-based and injectable therapies. His early fellowship work elucidated the role of fibromodulin and TGF-β signaling in wound repair, forming the foundation for clinical investigations into scar modulation. Clinically, Dr. Khorasani has led randomized trials on fractional lasers and botulinum toxin to improve postoperative scars, introduced new protocols for deoxycholic acid and poly-L-lactic acid in body contouring, and contributed consensus on safety practices with fillers and lasers..
He is also the editor and author of Surgical Lifting (Elsevier, 2024), and has authored chapters in multiple leading textbooks on procedural dermatology, eyelid surgery chemical peels, rhytidectomy, and reconstructive strategies. His work advances evidence-based, patient-centered approaches that integrate reconstructive rigor with aesthetic innovation .
Major Research Themes
1. Wound Healing & Scar Optimization
- Foundational work: Experimental studies on fibromodulin deficiency and altered TGF-β signaling in dermal repair .
- Clinical translation: Randomized controlled trials on early fractional ablative laser use and botulinum toxin for Mohs scars.
- Applied techniques: Thread lifting, polydioxanone sutures, and nanotechnology dressings for complex scars.
2. Cutaneous Oncology & Reconstruction
- Refinement of Mohs micrographic surgery techniques (margin control, flap/graft reconstruction).
- Reports on novel flaps for nasal ala, management of large squamous cell carcinomas, and curettage strategies.
- Surveys of antibiotic practices and infection prevention in Mohs surgery.
3. Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery
- Poly-L-lactic acid for gluteal augmentation and facial rejuvenation.
- Deoxycholic acid for lipomas and submental contouring.
- Safety research on filler aspiration and electrosurgical depilation.
4. Energy-Based Devices & Lasers
- Reviews and original studies on picosecond and fractional lasers, non-invasive body contouring, and microwave therapy for hyperhidrosis.
- Clinical focus on device-based tightening, resurfacing, and body sculpting.
5. Educational & Thought Leadership
- Editor and author of Surgical Lifting (2024), plus chapters in Procedural Dermatology, Treatment of Skin Disease, and Evidence-Based Procedural Dermatology.
- Extensive invited lectures globally on reconstructive and cosmetic techniques.
