Dr. Christian Paquet

Meet Dr. Christian Paquet

Dr. Christian Paquet is a board-certified and fellowship trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. As the founder and director of Paquet Facial Plastic Surgery, he specializes exclusively on procedures for the face and neck. Dr. Paquet attended the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, followed by an internship and surgical residency at the LAC+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles. Upon completing this residency, Dr. Paquet then received plastic surgery training at the world-renowned Lasky Clinic in Beverly Hills. Dr. Paquet is now among the country’s leading experts in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

As a plastic surgeon, Dr. Paquet focuses on treating the whole person, integrating complementary therapies to help patients achieve the results they want while supporting their health and healing. He believes that an open line of communication is essential in any doctor/patient interaction, prioritizing a personalized treatment plan for each individual.

Through his multidisciplinary training, Dr. Paquet now offers tailored procedure options with natural and beautiful results for patients in Phoenix and Scottsdale. This is possible thanks to a thorough consultation process, meticulous attention to detail, and advanced surgical skills.

Education & Training

• High School – Brophy College Preparatory – Phoenix, AZ
• Undergraduate – Santa Clara University – Santa Clara, CA – B.S.
• Medical School – Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA – M.D.
• Internship & Surgical Residency – Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery – LAC+USC Medical Center – Los Angeles, CA
• Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship– Lasky Clinic (Dr. Andrew Frankel) – Beverly Hills, CA

Honors and Awards

• Academic Chief Resident– LAC+USC Medical Center
• Graduation with Highest Distinction – Keck School of Medicine
• Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society Membership
• Achievement Reward For Collegiate Scientist (ARCS) Award
• Salerni Foundation Award– Keck School of Medicine
• USC Town and Gown Merit Award– Keck School of Medicine
• Walker Foundation Award– Keck School of Medicine
• Pathology Honors Society Award – Keck School of Medicine
• Dean’s Recognition – Keck School of Medicine
• Magna Cum Laude– Santa Clara University
• Dean’s List/President’s List – Santa Clara University
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars
• Sigma Xi, Research Honor Society
• Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society
• Sam Suleman Achievement Award for Emergency Medical Services

Certification and Licensure

• American Board of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
• Medical Board of Arizona
• Medical Board of California
• Drug Enforcement Agency
• Basic & Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Medical Association

Professional Society Memberships

• American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• American Medical Association
• Los Angeles County Medical Association
• California Medical Association
• Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars
• Sigma Xi – Research Honor Society
• Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society

Committee, Organizational and Volunteer Service

• Academic Chief Resident – LAC+USC Keck
• Otolaryngology Research Assistant – LAC+USC Keck
• Trauma Surgery Research Assistant– LAC+USC Keck
• Salerni Collegium Executive Board Member – Keck School of Medicine
• President of Plastic Surgery Medical Student Interest Group – Keck School of Medicine
• Community Outreach Juvenile Hall Tutor – Los Angeles, CA
• Salvadorean Association of Medical Students– Medical Volunteer – Santa Tecla, El Salvador
• Healing Hearts Across Borders Medical Volunteer– Tijuana, Mexico
• Santa Clara University Emergency Medical Services Technician & Training Director

Books and Publications

Paquet, C (2016). Chapter 25 – Tip Rhinoplasty. Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinical Reference Guide. San Diego: Plural Publishing Inc.

Paquet C, Choroomi S, Frankel A. An Analysis of Lateral Crural Repositioning and its Effect on the Alar Rim. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2015 Nov 12:1-6.

Paquet C, Frankel A. Effect of Patient Positioning on Nasal Tip Dynamics. 2017. Pending submission.

Paquet C, O’Dell K, Reinstadler D, Kokot N. Trends in Maxillofacial Trauma: An 18-Year Study at Los Angeles County Hospital – A Level 1 Trauma Center. 2016. Pending submission.

Bukur M, Inaba K, Barmparas G, Paquet C, Best C, Lam L, Plurad D, Demetriades D. Routine Follow-Up Imaging of Kidney Injuries May Not Be Justified. 2011 May;70(5):1229-33.

Posters & Presentations

Paquet, C. An Analysis of Lateral Crural Repositioning and its Effect on the Alar Rim – USC Annual Research Symposium. June, 2016.

Paquet, C. Advancements in Cleft Lip & Palate Repair – USC Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds. September, 2015.

Paquet C, O’Dell K, Reinstadler D, Kokot N, Granzow J. Trends in Maxillofacial Trauma: An 18-Year Study at Los Angeles County Hospital – A Level 1 Trauma Center. AAFPRS Section of Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, Boston, MA. April 2015.

Paquet, C. Modern Day Facelift Techniques – USC Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds. May, 2014.

Paquet C, Rieber A, Koempel J. Invasive Fungal Sinusitis in the Pediatric Population: A 15-Year Experience. Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. May 2014.

Paquet C, Rieber A, Koempel J. Utility of Radiographic Imaging for Invasive Fungal Sinusitis in the Pediatric Population. Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. May 2014.

Paquet, C, et al. Routine Follow-Up Imaging of Kidney Injuries May Not Be Justified. MEDSTARS USC Department of Surgery – Grand Rounds. April 2010.