Meet the Surgeon

Maryam Saheb-Al-Zamani, M.D.

Background

Dr. Zamani

Dr. Maryam Saheb-Al-Zamani (known to her patients as Dr. Zamani, or affectionately as “Dr. Z”) is an aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon with advanced fellowship training in aesthetic facial, breast, and body procedures. She is dual board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Plastic Surgery. She has had an accelerated career growth, bringing the latest surgical and non-surgical treatment options to serve her patients and teach future aspiring surgeons. She serves on the editorial board of leading journals in the field of aesthetics (The Aesthetic Surgery Journal, and The Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum) and has multiple journal and book chapter publications. Dr. Zamani has an aesthetic focused practice at the prestigious Facial Aesthetic Concepts.

American Board of
Plastic Surgery
Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons
of Canada in Plastic Surgery
The Aesthetics Society
Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Meet Maryam Zamani, MD

Training & experience

Expertise &
proficiency

Dr. Zamani is dedicated to delivering advanced, effective, and safe care to her patients and has had extensive training across Canada and the United States. She attained an Honours Bachelor of Science from University of Toronto. She then attended medical school at Washington University School of Medicine where she graduated with a combined degree in Medicine along with a Masters for research in plastic surgery. She returned home to University of Toronto to complete her training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She is one of a handful of Canadian plastic surgeons to have further specialized training in aesthetic plastic surgery as an American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)- endorsed fellow with world-renowned surgeons. Dr. Zamani regularly attends educational conferences to learn about new treatment options to offer her patients. She is dual board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Plastic Surgery.

My Approach

“Your beauty, realized.” – Dr. Zamani

I believe in celebrating each person’s unique features and individuality. I want to celebrate you, not to make you look unrecognizable, generic, or like someone else. My treatment goal for every single one of my patients is to address their areas of concern to let their inner beauty shine, and create harmony between how they perceive themselves and how the world perceives them.

“If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” – Abraham Maslow

If you only have one tool or technique at your disposal, then you only have one approach to problems. My patients have different concerns, needs, and life circumstance. I believe in having a multitude of treatment options, surgical and nonsurgical, to offer bespoke solutions that match each patient’s goals.

Honors Bachelor of Science
High Distinction Graduate University of Toronto Toronto, ON, Canada
Master of Arts & Science
Thesis: Axonal Regeneration in Long Acellular Nerve Allografts (Supervisor: Dr. Susan Mackinnon) Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO
Doctor of Medicine
Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, MO

Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Resident
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON, Canada
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Instructor-Fellow
ASAPS-Endorsed Fellowship: University of Alabama / Grotting & Cohn Plastic Surgery Birmingham, Alabama
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon
ICLS Plastic Surgery Oakville, ON, Canada
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon
Facial Aesthetic Concepts Orange County, California
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, California

Plastiv Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Dec 2022
Plastic Surgery
Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
June 2018

Contributing Editor
Body Contouring Section
Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum
Editor, Next Generation Editors
Aesthetic Surgery Journal
Reviewer
Aesthetic Surgery Journal

Khanna J, Saheb-Al-Zamani M. New Concepts in Arm Lipocontouring. In: Duncan D, editor. Enhanced Liposuction: New Perspectives and Techniques. London: IntechOpen Ltd, 2021.
Grotting JC, Patel NB, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Vinyard WJ. Reoperative Rhytidectomy. In: Nahai F, Nahai F, editors. The Art of Aesthetic Surgery: Principles & Techniques (3rd edition). New York: Thieme Medical Publishers, 2020.

Grotting JC, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Rhee S. Superior Vector Plication of the Mobile Anterior Midface: The Delta Facelift. Aesth Surg J. 2024; 44(2): 144-159.
Saheb-Al-Zamani, M. Labia Majora Reduction (Majoraplasty). In: Hamori C, editor. Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 2022; 49(4):489-494.
Saheb-Al-Zamani, M. Mons Pubis Lift (Monsplasty). In: In: Hamori C, editor. Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 2022; 49(4):479-487.
Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Cordeiro E, O’Neill AC, Hofer SOP, Cil TD, Zhong T. Early Postoperative Complications from National Surgical Quality Improvement Program: A Closer Examination of Timing and Technique of Breast Reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg. 2021;86(3S Suppl 2):S159-S164.
Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Commentary on: Evaluation of Selfies and Filtered Selfies and Effects on First Impressions. Aesthet Surg J.;41(1):131-132.
Brown M, Eardley S, Ahmad JA, Lista F, Barr S, Mulholland S, Khanna J, Knapp C, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Austin R, & Levine R. The Safe Resumption of Elective Plastic Surgery in Accredited Ambulatory Surgery Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Aesthet Surg J. 2020; sjaa311.
Austin RE, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Lista F, Ahmad J. Response to “Periareolar Augmentation/Mastopexy: How Does it Measure Up?”. Aesthet Surg J. 2019; (11):NP455-NP457.
Grotting JC, Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Discussion: Abdominoplasty in the Overweight and Obese Population: Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019; 144(4):854-856.
Lista F, Austin RE, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Ahmad J. Does Implant Surface Texture Affect the Risk of Capsular Contracture in Subglandular Breast Augmentation and Breast Augmentation-Mastopexy? Aesthet Surg J. 2020; 40 (5): 499-512.
Austin RE, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Lista F, Ahmad J. Periareolar Augmentation-Mastopexy. Aesthet Surg J. 2019 Aug 22;39(9):953-965.
Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Wehrli L, Anastakis DJ. Lipomatosis of Nerve: “More than a focal distal disease”. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 2018; 142(1): 148-151.
Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Yan Y, Farber SJ, Hunter DA, Newton P, Stewart SA, Mackinnon SE, Johnson PJ. Limited regeneration in long acellular nerve allografts is associated with increased cell senescence. Experimental Neurology. 2013; 247:165-77.
Farber SJ, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Hunter DA, Mackinnon SE, Johnson PJ. Peripheral nerve injury after local anesthetic injection. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2013; 117 (3): 731-9.
Sun HH, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Yan Y, Hunter DA, Mackinnon SE, Johnson PJ. Geldanamycin accelerated peripheral nerve regeneration in comparison to FK-506 in vivo. Neuroscience. 2012; 223(1): 114-123.
Jahn J, Janes WE, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Burbank CM, Brown JM, Engsberg JR. Identification of three movement phases of the hand during two pinches using video motion capture. Hand. 2013; 8(2): 123-131.

Grotting J, Saheb-Al-Zamani M. 14. The “Delta” facelift: Optimizing facial and neck rejuvenation with SMAS plication and deep cervicoplasty in 281 patients. American Association of Plastic Surgery. April 2022. San Diego, CA.
Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Neck Rejuvenation. McMaster University Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. May 2022. Hamilton, ON.
Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Grotting JC. A safe approach for submandibular gland excision to correct the aging neck. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. May 2019; New Orleans, LA.
Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Grotting JC. Symmastia correction using GalaShape and a novel bra design. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. May 2019; New Orleans, LA.
Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Grotting JC. Submandibular gland excision from a lateral approach during neck rejuvenation surgery. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. May 2019; New Orleans, LA.
Grotting JC. Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Point counterpoint: Implant shape. The case for round implants. Highlights of Plastic Surgery. Mar 2019; Panama City, Panama. (Presented by Grotting, JC).
Grotting JC. Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Netfix. American Alpine Workshop in Plastic Surgery. Feb 2019; Zermatt, Switzerland. (Presented by Grotting, JC).
Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Primary Rhinoplasty. University of Alabama at Birmingham Division of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Dec 2018; Birmingham, AL.
Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Grotting JC. Submandibular gland excision from a lateral approach during neck rejuvenation surgery. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. May 2019; New Orleans, LA.
Grotting JC. Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Point counterpoint: Implant shape. The case for round implants. Highlights of Plastic Surgery. Mar 2019; Panama City, Panama. (Presented by Grotting, JC).
Grotting JC. Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Netfix. American Alpine Workshop in Plastic Surgery. Feb 2019; Zermatt, Switzerland. (Presented by Grotting, JC).
Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Primary Rhinoplasty. University of Alabama at Birmingham Division of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Dec 2018; Birmingham, AL.
Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Ahmad J, Lista F. Subglandular breast augmentation: Does implant texture really matter? Canadian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Oct 2017; Toronto, ON.

American Board of Plastic Surgery
Dec 2022- Present (Diplomat)
Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
Jul 2018 – Present (Fellow)
The Aesthetic Society (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) 2019-Present (Active Member)

2014 – 2019 (Resident/Fellow)
Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

2021-Present (Active Member)
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

2020-Present (Active Member)

2013-2019 (Resident)

ACLS
Jul 2022
USMLE (Steps 1-3)
June 2015
MCCQE (I & II)
June 2015

Beating Heart Aware
Iranian Women’s Organization of Ontario
Toronto; ON; Oct 2017
ASERF Resident Travel Scholarship
Aesthetic Surgery Education & Research Foundation; April 2017
Best Paper; Basic Science Research
Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis, MO
June 2012
Dean’s MA/MD Fellowship
Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis, MO; Jun 2012
Dean’s Scholar & Chancellor’s Scholar
University of Toronto; Toronto, ON
Dean’s: Sep 2004-Jun 2008
Chancellor’s: Jun 2005

- Honors Bachelor of Science
  High Distinction Graduate University of Toronto Toronto, ON, Canada
- Master of Arts & Science
  Thesis: Axonal Regeneration in Long Acellular Nerve Allografts (Supervisor: Dr. Susan Mackinnon) Washington University School of Medicine
  St. Louis, MO
- Doctor of Medicine
  Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, MO
- Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Resident
  University of Toronto
  Toronto, ON, Canada
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Instructor-Fellow
  ASAPS-Endorsed Fellowship: University of Alabama / Grotting & Cohn Plastic Surgery Birmingham, Alabama
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon
  ICLS Plastic Surgery Oakville, ON, Canada
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon
  Facial Aesthetic Concepts Orange County, California
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon
  Los Angeles, California
- Plastiv Surgery
  American Board of Plastic Surgery
  Dec 2022
- Plastic Surgery
  Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
  June 2018
- Contributing Editor
  Body Contouring Section
  Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum
- Editor, Next Generation Editors
  Aesthetic Surgery Journal
- Reviewer
  Aesthetic Surgery Journal
- Khanna J, Saheb-Al-Zamani M. New Concepts in Arm Lipocontouring. In: Duncan D, editor. Enhanced Liposuction: New Perspectives and Techniques. London: IntechOpen Ltd, 2021.
- Grotting JC, Patel NB, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Vinyard WJ. Reoperative Rhytidectomy. In: Nahai F, Nahai F, editors. The Art of Aesthetic Surgery: Principles & Techniques (3rd edition). New York: Thieme Medical Publishers, 2020.
- Grotting JC, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Rhee S. Superior Vector Plication of the Mobile Anterior Midface: The Delta Facelift. Aesth Surg J. 2024; 44(2): 144-159.
- Saheb-Al-Zamani, M. Labia Majora Reduction (Majoraplasty). In: Hamori C, editor. Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 2022; 49(4):489-494.
- Saheb-Al-Zamani, M. Mons Pubis Lift (Monsplasty). In: In: Hamori C, editor. Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 2022; 49(4):479-487.
- Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Cordeiro E, O’Neill AC, Hofer SOP, Cil TD, Zhong T. Early Postoperative Complications from National Surgical Quality Improvement Program: A Closer Examination of Timing and Technique of Breast Reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg. 2021;86(3S Suppl 2):S159-S164.
- Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Commentary on: Evaluation of Selfies and Filtered Selfies and Effects on First Impressions. Aesthet Surg J.;41(1):131-132.
- Brown M, Eardley S, Ahmad JA, Lista F, Barr S, Mulholland S, Khanna J, Knapp C, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Austin R, & Levine R. The Safe Resumption of Elective Plastic Surgery in Accredited Ambulatory Surgery Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Aesthet Surg J. 2020; sjaa311.
- Austin RE, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Lista F, Ahmad J. Response to “Periareolar Augmentation/Mastopexy: How Does it Measure Up?”. Aesthet Surg J. 2019; (11):NP455-NP457.
- Grotting JC, Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Discussion: Abdominoplasty in the Overweight and Obese Population: Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019; 144(4):854-856.
- Lista F, Austin RE, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Ahmad J. Does Implant Surface Texture Affect the Risk of Capsular Contracture in Subglandular Breast Augmentation and Breast Augmentation-Mastopexy? Aesthet Surg J. 2020; 40 (5): 499-512.
- Austin RE, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Lista F, Ahmad J. Periareolar Augmentation-Mastopexy. Aesthet Surg J. 2019 Aug 22;39(9):953-965.
- Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Wehrli L, Anastakis DJ. Lipomatosis of Nerve: “More than a focal distal disease”. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 2018; 142(1): 148-151.
- Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Yan Y, Farber SJ, Hunter DA, Newton P, Stewart SA, Mackinnon SE, Johnson PJ. Limited regeneration in long acellular nerve allografts is associated with increased cell senescence. Experimental Neurology. 2013; 247:165-77.
- Farber SJ, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Hunter DA, Mackinnon SE, Johnson PJ. Peripheral nerve injury after local anesthetic injection. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2013; 117 (3): 731-9.
- Sun HH, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Yan Y, Hunter DA, Mackinnon SE, Johnson PJ. Geldanamycin accelerated peripheral nerve regeneration in comparison to FK-506 in vivo. Neuroscience. 2012; 223(1): 114-123.
- Jahn J, Janes WE, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Burbank CM, Brown JM, Engsberg JR. Identification of three movement phases of the hand during two pinches using video motion capture. Hand. 2013; 8(2): 123-131.
- Grotting J, Saheb-Al-Zamani M. 14. The “Delta” facelift: Optimizing facial and neck rejuvenation with SMAS plication and deep cervicoplasty in 281 patients. American Association of Plastic Surgery. April 2022. San Diego, CA.
- Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Neck Rejuvenation. McMaster University Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. May 2022. Hamilton, ON.
- Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Grotting JC. A safe approach for submandibular gland excision to correct the aging neck. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. May 2019; New Orleans, LA.
- Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Grotting JC. Symmastia correction using GalaShape and a novel bra design. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. May 2019; New Orleans, LA.
- Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Grotting JC. Submandibular gland excision from a lateral approach during neck rejuvenation surgery. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. May 2019; New Orleans, LA.
- Grotting JC. Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Point counterpoint: Implant shape. The case for round implants. Highlights of Plastic Surgery. Mar 2019; Panama City, Panama. (Presented by Grotting, JC).
- Grotting JC. Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Netfix. American Alpine Workshop in Plastic Surgery. Feb 2019; Zermatt, Switzerland. (Presented by Grotting, JC).
- Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Primary Rhinoplasty. University of Alabama at Birmingham Division of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Dec 2018; Birmingham, AL.
- Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Grotting JC. Submandibular gland excision from a lateral approach during neck rejuvenation surgery. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. May 2019; New Orleans, LA.
- Grotting JC. Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Point counterpoint: Implant shape. The case for round implants. Highlights of Plastic Surgery. Mar 2019; Panama City, Panama. (Presented by Grotting, JC).
- Grotting JC. Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Netfix. American Alpine Workshop in Plastic Surgery. Feb 2019; Zermatt, Switzerland. (Presented by Grotting, JC).
- Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Primary Rhinoplasty. University of Alabama at Birmingham Division of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Dec 2018; Birmingham, AL.
- Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Ahmad J, Lista F. Subglandular breast augmentation: Does implant texture really matter? Canadian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Oct 2017; Toronto, ON.
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
  Dec 2022- Present (Diplomat)
- Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
  Jul 2018 – Present (Fellow)
- The Aesthetic Society (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) 2019-Present (Active Member)
  
  2014 – 2019 (Resident/Fellow)
- Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  
  2021-Present (Active Member)
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  
  2020-Present (Active Member)
  
  2013-2019 (Resident)
- ACLS
  Jul 2022
- USMLE (Steps 1-3)
  June 2015
- MCCQE (I & II)
  June 2015
- Beating Heart Aware
  Iranian Women’s Organization of Ontario
  Toronto; ON; Oct 2017
- ASERF Resident Travel Scholarship
  Aesthetic Surgery Education & Research Foundation; April 2017
- Best Paper; Basic Science Research
  Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis, MO
  June 2012
- Dean’s MA/MD Fellowship
  Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis, MO; Jun 2012
- Dean’s Scholar & Chancellor’s Scholar
  University of Toronto; Toronto, ON
  Dean’s: Sep 2004-Jun 2008
  Chancellor’s: Jun 2005

Before + After

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“Love with my results”

I had submental liposuction and skin tightening with Dr. Zamani about one year ago . I am in love with my results. From consultation to follow up, the experience was great. I am looking to forward to my next procedure with her!
“AMAZING!”

Dr. Zamani and her staff have been AMAZING! I was very nervous and knew nothing about cosmetic procedures or what to expect. It can be scary and uncomfortable to get undressed and have these conversations, but Dr. Zamani was kind and supportive through the options. I felt very comfortable which is important to me because I am so shy. I had a liposuction on my back and a tummy tuck in June 2022. The results are amazing!!
“Excellent bed side manner”

” Everything was handled very well from the front desk staff to the doctor. Excellent bed side manner. The nurse was terrific. I am very happy with my results. I would recommend this place to anyone.”
“Amazing overall experience”

Dr. Zamani and her staff have made my BA journey an amazing overall experience . From my first appointment to my one year follow up each question and concern met with knowledge and a down to earth approach . Quick recovery and results so much better then I anticipated. Honestly wish I had made this decision years earlier . Precessional office and staff . Highly recommend !
“Super pleased with the results”

Throughout my breast augmentation process, Dr. Zamani has been down-to-earth, professional and reassuring. She has a warm personality and demeanour, answering all my questions with the utmost of patience, and not feeling satisfied until I was satisfied (eg. stopped asking questions lol). She sensed my hesitation about the size of my implants, and did not hesitate to see me again so I could repeat the process of trying on sizers – allowing me to take my time and to arrive at my own decision. I am super pleased with the results so far, and would not hesitate to recommend her to my friends.
“Job well done”

“I would like to express my gratitude for a job well done on my face and my leg. It was even more of a worry with the Pandemic taking hold on this part of the world. I am pleased to say that I have had no more problems and was definitely thankful that your skill and compassion were available at my time of need.”