Dr. Zahid Niazi
Dr. Zahid Niazi is an internationally trained plastic and cosmetic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience in the United States. With a foundation in complex reconstructive and microsurgery, he brings exceptional precision and artistry to aesthetic procedures. Dr. Niazi is recognized for creating natural, balanced results using advanced techniques designed to enhance each patient’s unique features.
His medical journey began at Khyber Medical College, followed by extensive surgical training in Ireland and advanced plastic surgery certification in the United Kingdom. Dr. Niazi further refined his expertise through elite fellowships with world-renowned surgeons across the United States and Australia, gaining hands-on experience in craniofacial surgery, microsurgery, and aesthetic procedures.
Before joining Icon Cosmetic Center, Dr. Niazi held prestigious academic and leadership roles, including Assistant Professor positions at New York Medical College and Chief of Surgery at major hospital systems in California. His leadership experience reflects a deep commitment to excellence, safety, and innovation in patient care.
Dr. Niazi specializes in advanced body contouring procedures, including liposuction, fat transfer, and skin tightening, with a particular emphasis on techniques performed under local anesthesia for enhanced safety and faster recovery.
With a strong foundation in both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, along with numerous publications and international presentations, Dr. Niazi brings a rare combination of technical skill and global experience to every patient he treats at Icon Cosmetic Center.
Education & Training
- MBBS – Khyber Medical College, Pakistan
- FRCSI – Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- Advanced Certification in Plastic Surgery – United Kingdom
- MD – United States
- Fellowships in Plastic, Craniofacial & Microsurgery (USA & Australia)
Affiliations & Memberships
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Fellow, International College of Surgeons (FICS)
- Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS)
- Fellow, New York Academy of Medicine (FNYAM)
- Associate Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Areas of Expertise
- Liposuction & body contouring
- Fat transfer procedures
- Skin tightening (minimally invasive techniques)
- Breast surgery & reconstruction
- Facial and craniofacial surgery
- Microsurgery & complex reconstruction
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed Physician – California
- DEA Registered
Languages
- English
- Urdu
Awards & Honors
- Gold Medal for Social & Welfare Leadership – Khyber Medical College
- Hackett Memorial Prize – UK (Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
- R.C. Bennett Medal – Australia (Research Excellence)
- Featured in Castle Connolly’s America’s Cosmetic Doctors