A life changing surgery by Dr Babak Azizzadeh-

A life changing surgery by Dr Babak Azizzadeh- Twenty years ago, Mary Jo Buttafuoco made headlines when she was shot in the face by her husband's teenage mistress. Today, Buttafuoco is remarried, a published author, and an acknowledged motivational speaker. “I thought nothing could be done, but I was wrong,” says Buttafuoco, when seven years ago, Dr. Azizzadeh changed my appearance and my life. Over the years Mary Jo had not thought of having reconstructive surgery and although self-conscious but she was living with her condition. But one day, after she appeared on the OPRAH show, Dr. Babak Azizzadeh (MD, FACS) approached her with the changes that could be made to restore her smile through a series of reconstructive surgeries, and she was willing to give them a try. Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, is an Iranian born Plastic & Reconstructive surgeon and the Director of The Facial Paralysis Institute, who is deeply committed to the treatment of individuals with facial paralysis and Bells palsy. Dr Azizzadeh conducted Mary Jo’s complex reconstructive procedure in several parts. First an asymmetric facelift was done to restore her smile and provide a symmetric appearance. Next, Mary Jo's ear canal was widened to improve her hearing and prevent infections, she also had blepharoplasty, fat grafting, botox, facial suspension & facial reanimation. While Dr. Azizzadeh has transformed the faces of many, not just in Beverly Hills but in other world countries, After this amazing surgery, Mary Jo now a renowned author and motivational speaker and Dr Azizzadeh have been featured in Discovery Health, NY Times, Elle, the Oprah Winfrey Show, the View and numerous other media outlets. Never say Surgeons are not HEROES