PublicationsMr Reza Nassab FRCS Plast — Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

Mr Reza Nassab has published widely across plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery — including original research, review articles, case reports, correspondences, commentaries, abstracts, and books. His work appears in leading international journals including Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.

Academic & Research Profile

Mr Reza Nassab's publication record spans over two decades of contribution to the evidence base of plastic and aesthetic surgery. His research encompasses clinical outcomes, surgical technique, patient safety, digital health, and the growing interface between aesthetics and evidence-based medicine.

He has published in the field's most respected journals — including Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery — and has contributed book chapters to internationally recognised surgical reference texts. His research interests include rhinoplasty outcomes, body contouring evidence, patient safety, online health information, and cosmetic surgery epidemiology.

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Publications

Original articles, reviews, case reports, correspondences, commentaries, abstracts, books and book chapters in peer-reviewed journals and surgical texts.

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Years of Research

A publication record spanning more than two decades, from early clinical research through to leading editorials and invited commentaries in international journals.

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Books & Book Chapters

Including a co-authored monograph on MBA skills in healthcare, a book chapter on liposuction, and a chapter on secondary rhinoplasty in a globally distributed surgical text.

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Safety Review Co-Author

Co-author of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) gluteal fat grafting safety review — one of the most widely cited patient safety publications in UK aesthetic surgery.

Citation Record & Research Profiles

Independently verifiable via Google Scholar, ORCID and PubMed

Mr Nassab's research has been cited 854 times in the peer-reviewed literature, with an h-index of 15 and an i10-index of 17 (Google Scholar, September 2026). His publication record is indexed under ORCID iD 0009-0007-0312-8092 and PubMed, and he is a peer reviewer for the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.

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ORCID iD 0009-0007-0312-8092 PubMed Indexed articles ResearchGate Research profile GMC Register No. 4704243 ISAPS Chair, Social Media Working Group

Books & Book Chapters

3 Publications

  • 1 Nassab R, Rajaratnam V, Loh M. Applying MBA Knowledge and Skills to Healthcare. London; Radcliffe Publishing, 2011. ISBN 978-1846193750. View book

    Book — Radcliffe Publishing, London (now CRC Press / Taylor & Francis). 156 pages, in print in paperback and Kindle editions.

  • 2 Nassab R. Liposuction. In: Evidence Based Cosmetic Surgery. Edited by F Urso-Baiarda. New York; Nova Publishing, 2015.

    Book Chapter — Nova Publishing, New York

  • 3 Matti B, Nassab R. Secondary Rhinoplasty. In: Secondary Rhinoplasty by the Global Masters. Boca Raton; Taylor and Francis, 2017.

    Book Chapter — Taylor and Francis, Boca Raton

Original Articles

15 Publications

  • 1 Nassab R (2024). Umbilical Lift: A Simple Effective Procedure to Rejuvenate the Umbilicus. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 12(9):e6141. DOI · PubMed

  • 2 Tillo O, Nassab R, Pacifico M. (2023) The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) Gluteal Fat Grafting Safety Review and Recommendations. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 43: 675–683. DOI · PubMed

  • 3 Wei W, Li Y, Yang H, Nassab R, et al. (2017). 3D Printed Anchoring Sutures for Permanent Shaping of Tissues. Macromolecular Bioscience, 17. DOI · PubMed

  • 4 Nassab R, Matti B (2015). Presenting Complaints and Surgical Management of Secondary Rhinoplasties. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 35: 137–144. DOI · PubMed

  • 5 Sadri A, Nassab R (2015). Cosmetic surgery and the press: A 22 year review of a growing relationship. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 68: 269–270. DOI · PubMed

  • 6 Nassab R, Harris P (2013). Cosmetic Surgery Growth and Correlations with Financial Indices: A Comparative Study of the United Kingdom and United States from 2002–2011. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 33: 604–608. DOI · PubMed

  • 7 Nassab R, Navsaria H, Myers S, Frame J (2011). Online Marketing Strategies of Plastic Surgeons and Clinics: A Comparative Study of the UK and US. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 31: 566–571. DOI · PubMed

  • 8 Nassab R, Hamnett N, Nelson K, Kaur S, Greensill B, Dhital S, Juma A (2010). Cosmetic Tourism: Public Opinion and Availability of Information on the Internet. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 30: 465–469. DOI · PubMed

  • 9 Babamiri K, Nassab R (2010). The Availability and Content Analysis of Melanoma Information on YouTube. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 126: 51e–52e.

  • 10 Nassab R (2008). Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction Amongst Plastic Surgical Trainees: Experience from a regional unit in the United Kingdom. European Journal of Plastic Surgery, 31: 55–58.

  • 11 McKirdy S, Jacobs N, Nassab R, Starley I (2007). A Retrospective Review of Cold Intolerance Following Corrective Surgery for Dupuytren's Disease. British Journal of Hand Therapy, 12.

  • 12 Nassab R, Thomas S, Murray D (2007). Orbital Exenteration for Advanced Periorbital Skin Cancers: 20 Years Experience. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 60: 1103–1109. DOI · PubMed

  • 13 Nassab R, Kok K, Constantinides J, Rajaratnam V (2007). The Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Examination in Hand Lacerations. International Journal of Surgery, 5: 105–108. DOI · PubMed

  • 14 Kyprianou I, Nassab R (2005). A Comparative Study of the Referral Pattern and Management of Patients with Malignant Brain Tumours between the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham and the Toronto Hospital, Toronto, Canada. British Journal of Neurosurgery, 19(3): 229–234.

  • 15 Debnath U, Nassab R, Oni J, Davis T (2004). A Prospective Study of the Treatment of Fractures of the Little Finger Metacarpal Shaft with a Short Hand Cast. Journal of Hand Surgery, 29B: 214–217. DOI · PubMed

Review Articles

5 Publications

  • 1 Nassab R, Ho-Asjoe M (2025). The Health Benefits of Aesthetic Breast Surgery. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 45(Suppl):S40–S46. DOI · PubMed

  • 2 Nassab R (2015). The Evidence behind Non-invasive Body Contouring Devices. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 35: 279–293. DOI · PubMed

  • 3 Babamiri K, Nassab R (2010). The Evidence for Reducing the Pain of Administration of Local Anaesthesia and Cosmetic Injectables. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 9: 242–245. DOI · PubMed

  • 4 Babamiri K, Nassab R (2010). Cosmecticuals: The Evidence behind the Retinoids. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 30: 74–77. DOI · PubMed

  • 5 Nassab R (2010). Patient Support Groups for Patients with Facial Disfigurements. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 63: e286–287. DOI · PubMed

Case Reports

8 Publications

  • 1 Nassab R, Matti B (2014). Fibrosis of Diced Cartilage Wrapped in Fascia in Rhinoplasty. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 67: e306–307. DOI · PubMed

  • 2 Naji S, Nassab R, Iqbal A (2014). Vertical-scar Skin Pattern with Laterally-based Dermal Flaps for Direct-to-implant Breast Reconstruction following Risk-reducing Skin-sparing Mastectomy in Macromastia. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 67: e240–241. DOI · PubMed

  • 3 Ahmad F, Nassab R, Bell D (2011). The Omni-Tract Surgical Retractor in Abdominoplasty – Taking the weight from the surgeon. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 64: 1114–1115. DOI · PubMed

  • 4 Nassab R, Neil-Dwyer J, Asgeirsson K, Perks AGB (2008). The pectoralis major muscle flap in reconstruction of secondary breast cancer. European Journal of Plastic Surgery, 31: 131–133.

  • 5 Constantinides J, Misra A, Nassab R, Wilson Y (2008). Absidia corymbifera Fungal Infection in a Burns Patient: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Journal of Burn Care and Research, 29: 416–419.

  • 6 Nassab R, Lahiri A, Iqbal A, Waters R (2006). Breast Augmentation using Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flaps in Ectrodactyly, Ectodermal Dysplasia, Cleft lip/palate (EEC) Syndrome. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 59(6): 600–603. DOI · PubMed

  • 7 Nassab R, Rayatt S, Peart F (2005). Infected Palmar Pits: A Rare Presentation of Gorlin Syndrome. Journal of Hand Surgery, 30B: 459–460.

  • 8 Nassab R, Rayatt S, Peart F (2005). The Management of Sea Urchin Spine Injuries of the Hand. Journal of Hand Surgery, 30B: 432–433. DOI · PubMed

Correspondences

13 Publications

  • 1 Sadri A, Nassab R (2015). Online Resources for Lymphoedema. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, 68(9):1314–1315. DOI · PubMed

  • 2 Nassab R, Shaaban H, Alvi R, Iqbal A (2014). A Comparative Study of Analgesic Requirements in Patients Undergoing Muscle Sparing Latissimus Dorsi and Latissimus Dorsi Flaps in Breast Reconstruction. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 134: 175e–176e. DOI · PubMed

  • 3 Nassab R (2014). Book Review: Plastic Surgery 3rd edition: Breast Surgery. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 72: 614–617.

  • 4 Nassab R (2013). Invited Commentary on: Perceptions of Cosmetic Surgery at a Time of Globalization, Medical Consumerism, and Mass Media Culture: A French Experience. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 33: 886–887. DOI · PubMed

  • 5 Saedi F, Nassab R, Shaaban H (2012). Twitter for Plastic Surgeons. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 129: 893e–894e. DOI · PubMed

  • 6 Nassab R, Hamnett N, Barrett M, Dhital S, Juma A (2010). Obesity and Complications in Breast Reduction Surgery. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 63: e168. DOI · PubMed

  • 7 Nassab R (2010). What is a Leader? Are Plastic Surgeons Leaders? Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 125: 1049–1050. DOI · PubMed

  • 8 Nassab R, Hamnett N, Dhital S, Juma A (2010). The Relationship between Hand Dominance and Breast Size Difference in Congenital Breast Asymmetry. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 125: 211e. DOI · PubMed

  • 9 Nassab R, Hamnett N, Barrett M, Dhital S, Juma A (2009). Tissue Screening after Breast Reduction: Need for Guidance. BMJ, 338: b630 [Rapid Response].

  • 10 Nassab R, Soueid A, Ahmad F, Dhital S, Juma A (2009). Prominent Ear Correction Dressings: Simple Advice for Prevention of Slippage. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 62: 668. DOI · PubMed

  • 11 Nassab R, Sinha M, Rayatt S, Vijh V (2006). Quilting of Full Thickness Skin Grafts: An Alternative Technique. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 59(11): 1256. DOI · PubMed

  • 12 Nassab R (2005). Author's Reply to Letter to the Editor. The Management of Sea Urchin Spine Injuries of the Hand. Journal of Hand Surgery, 30B: 665.

Commentaries

5 Publications

  • 1 Nassab R. Commentary on: A Systematic Review on the Current Trend in Nonsurgical Aesthetic Training for Knowledge, Skill, and Professional Identity Formation. Aesthet Surg J. 2022 Aug 24; 42(9): 1064–1066. DOI · PubMed

  • 2 Nassab R. Commentary on: Analyzing the Quality of Aesthetic Surgery Procedure Videos on TikTok. Aesthet Surg J. 2021 Nov 12; 41(12): NP2084–NP2085. DOI · PubMed

  • 3 Nassab R. Commentary on: Onabotulinumtoxin Type A Dosage for Upper Face Expression Lines in Males: A Systematic Review of Current Recommendations. Aesthet Surg J. 2021 Nov 12; 41(12): 1454–1455.

  • 4 Nassab R. Commentary on: Quality Assessment of Online Patient Information for Cosmetic Botulinum Toxin. Aesthet Surg J. 2020 Oct 24; 40(11): NP643–NP644. DOI · PubMed

  • 5 Nassab R. Commentary on: Analysis and Interpretation of Google Trends Data on Public Interest in Cosmetic Body Procedures. Aesthet Surg J. 2020 Jan 1; 40(1): NP44–NP45. DOI · PubMed

Abstracts

7 Publications

  • 1 Nassab R, Shaaban H, Alvi R, Iqbal A (2013). A Comparative Study of Analgesic Requirements in Patients Undergoing Muscle Sparing Latissimus Dorsi and Latissimus Dorsi Flaps in Breast Reconstruction. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 39(5): 503.

  • 2 Hweidi A, Nassab R, Iqbal A (2011). Mass in a Reconstructed Breast, a Diagnostic Dilemma: Epidermal Inclusion Cyst after Breast Reconstruction using Latissimus Dorsi Flap. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 37(5): S13–14.

  • 3 Constantinides J, Wilson Y, Nassab R, Misra A (2007). Absidia corymbifera Fungal Infection in a Burns Patient: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Burns, 33S: S26.

  • 4 Constantinides J, Nassab R, Tan M, Rajaratnam V (2006). Flexor Pollicis Longus Injuries Primary Repair: Two Year Experience. Journal of Hand Surgery, British and European Volume, 31B (Supplement 1): 77.

  • 5 Williams S, Nassab R, Cole O (2005). Incidental Prostate Cancer in Cystectomies. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, 8(4): 381.

  • 6 Kaleel S, Nassab R, Kok K, Titley OG (2005). Study of Presentation and Management of Flexor Sheath Infections. Revista Iberoamericana de Cirugia de la Mano, 33: 96.

  • 7 Nassab R, Kyprianou I (2003). Vitamin and Health Food Supplement Use and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer. Hepato-Gastroenterology, 50(I): LV.

Reza Nassab Publications

Why Research Matters

Evidence-Based Plastic Surgery

A surgeon who publishes peer-reviewed research is a surgeon who is engaged with the evidence base of their specialty — critically appraising techniques, outcomes, and patient safety data, and contributing to the collective knowledge that elevates standards across the field. Mr Nassab's publication record spans clinical outcomes research, systematic reviews, surgical technique innovations, digital health, and patient safety.

His research has been published in the most respected journals in aesthetic and plastic surgery, peer-reviewed by international experts, and cited by colleagues across the specialty. For patients, this means your care is in the hands of a surgeon who does not simply practise surgery — he understands and contributes to the evidence behind it.

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