Dr. Norman Leaf, MD, FACS
Plastic Surgeon
About Dr. Norman Leaf
Dr. Leaf has practiced Advanced Esthetic Surgery in Beverly Hills for over thirty years. He serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at UCLA Medical School Resident Training Program. He is internationally recognized as a leader in the art of aesthetic procedures and maintains a worldwide clientele. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Surgery, and is an elected member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. He specializes in a full range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgical and non-surgical procedures.
Languages
English
Services & procedures 8
Background & credentials
Professional statement
As a surgeon, Dr. Leaf is committed to the highest level of excellence and integrity in working with his patients. He takes great pride in his craft, and strives to create beauty and harmony without leaving any "footprints" behind. He prefers his work to be admired but unnoticed, a delicate but achievable balance.
Education & training
Undergraduate: University of Michigan 1959-1962 Ann Arbor, Michigan; General Motors Scholar Medical School: University of Chicago 1962-1966 Chicago, Illinois; Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary; Graduated 3rd in class
Board certifications
American Board of Surgery 1973 American Board of Plastic Surgery 1974
Awards & publications
Leaf, N., and Zarem, H.A. 1970. Hand Injuries in Children. Pediatrics Digest 12: 29-39. Leaf, N., and Zarem, H.A. 1970. Construction and use of a Miniaturized Rabbit Ear Chamber. Microvascular Research 2:72-85. Leaf, N., and Zarem, H.A.1970. Microsurgical Transplantation of Rabbit Ear with Mature Transparent Chamber. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 45:335-40. Leaf, N., and Zarem, H.A. 1972. Correction of Contour Defects of the Face with Dermal and Dermal-fat Grafts. Archives of Surgery 105:715-719. Zarem, H.A., Pearson, R.W., and Leaf, N. 1974. Surgical Management of Hand Deformities in Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa. British Journal of Plastic Surgery 27: 176-181. Leaf, N., 1996. SMAS Autografts for the Nasal Dorsum. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 97: 1249-1252. Leaf, N. and Firouz, J.S., 2002 Lip Augmentation with Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Grafts: Report of 103 Cases. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 109: 319-326. Mueller GP, Leaf N, Aston SJ, Stone CW. The percutaneous trampoline platysmaplasty: technique and experience with 105 consecutive patients. Aesthet Surg J. 2012 Jan; 32(1):11-24.
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