Ardalan Minokadeh, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship trained laser and cosmetic dermatologist. "Dr. Ardalan" joined Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills after completing the highly competitive and rigorous ASDS (American Society of Dermatologic Surgery) accredited fellowship training with hands-on training and mentorship with internationally recognized cosmetic dermatologists. Dr. Ardalan's passion for medicine started during his time at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience. He was subsequently accepted into 1 of the 2 positions in the competitive tuition-free Physician Scientist Program at the Tulane University School of Medicine after which he obtained both his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees. Dr. Ardalan's Ph.D. research in neuropeptides was conducted at the University of California, San Diego, for which his research was supported by funding awarded to him from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Ardalan stayed in New Orleans, LA, at Tulane University to complete his dermatology residency training along with an internship in Internal Medicine. In his last year of training, he served as Chief Resident of Medical Education. As a physician and scientist, Dr. Ardalan is committed to advancing the field of dermatology, and in this light, has authored many peer reviewed publications in leading medical journals, has authored several textbook chapters, and presented scholarly lectures at national and international dermatology meetings. He has also served as an investigator for clinical trials in cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Ardalan is a member of many relevant organizations including the American Academy of Dermatology and American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Ardalan welcomes patients to see him for cosmetic treatments including but not limited to: neuromodulators (Botox®, Xeomin®, Dysport®, Jeuveau®, Daxxify®), dermal fillers (Juvéderm®, Restylane®, Radiesse®, Belotero®, Sculptra®, RHA®) and lasers (Fraxel®, Clear + Brilliant®, Laser Hair Removal, Coolsculpting®) along with microneedling & PRP.
Dr. Ardalan not only is a skilled and talented physician, but his bedside manner is unmatched. He takes the time to understand your concerns and really customizes treatments to achieve your goals. He was able to assess my needs and moved at a pace that was reassuring and comfortable for me. I would recommend him to anyone looking for great results and equally a great experience.
My visit to Dr. Ardalan Minoukadeh for microneedling and filler injections was absolutely amazing! The staff made me feel like a VIP, and their skills were top-notch. Dr. Ardalan Minoukadeh is a total legend, with over 100,000 procedures under his belt. I felt super confident in his hands. Joyce was awesome, making sure my face was perfectly numbed so I barely felt a thing. She checked in on me constantly to make sure I was okay. The convenience of 2-hour street parking and valet service was a huge plus. The office was spotless, and the views from the visit room were stunning. It was an incredible experience from start to finish, all thanks to Dr. Ardalan Minoukadeh!
Dr.Ardalan is my go-to physician when it comes to aesthetics and skincare! I had PRP w/microneedling, clear and brilliant, juveau, fillers, and hair removal. I had lip filler done previously with a registered nurse but ended up bruised…this wasn’t the case with Dr Ardalan. He trains other doctors on injections so that’s great to know. I would like to add that his medical assistant is the sweetest lady ever, she’s also knowledgeable on making sure your skin looks snatched and keeping it maintained!
Thank you for your post! I see small round marks of different sizes on the red part of your lips that look like what are termed "Fordyce spots." These are oil producing glands that are considered normal or benign. Perhaps the added volume to your lips with the filler caused some of the lower part of your upper lip to curl out and made some of them more visible, but the spots themselves are not a side effect of filler placement.
