An active research portfolio spanning aesthetic surgery, reconstructive outcomes, hand surgery, microsurgery, and surgical education — with contributions to over 40 peer-reviewed journals.
Body contouring, laser and injectable outcomes, facelift technique, rhinoplasty, and cosmetic practice development — including ASERF-funded studies on TXA and CBD.
Autologous free flap reconstruction, prepectoral implant conversion, DIEP flap economics, perfusion imaging, and breast reduction outcomes.
Carpal tunnel release, distal radius fractures, flexor tendon repair, trapeziometacarpal arthritis prevalence, and relative procedural value.
Residency program analysis, applicant selection modeling, diversity in training pipelines, in-service exam trends, and society-based career development.
Gender-affirming surgery, buried penis reconstruction, headache surgery quality of life, pressure ulcer reconstruction, and microsurgical flap monitoring.
Editorial board member, PRS Global Open. Reviewer for PRS, JPRAS, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, ASJ, Annals of Plastic Surgery, and 15+ additional journals.
Edalatpour A, Wirth P, Attaluri P, et al. Can Lasers Attract and Retain Patients in a Plastic Surgery Practice? Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. 2025;27(3):212–213.
Thornton SM, Edalatpour A, Lyon SM, et al. Charting the Course: Examining Trends and Proposing Improvements for the Plastic Surgery In-Service Examination. Journal of Surgical Research. 2025;314:701–706.
Bay CC, George RE, Fine KS, Edalatpour A, et al. Comparing the Relative Value of Elective and Traumatic Hand Surgery Procedures. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2026;157(1):111–118.
Kalluri MH, Edalatpour A, Seitz AJ, Gander BH. Use of Botulinum Toxin for the Treatment of Raynaud's Phenomenon. PRS Global Open. 2026;14(2):e7424.
Edalatpour A, Seitz AJ, Warden AM, et al. Outcomes of Enhanced Recovery Protocols and TXA on Double-Incision versus Periareolar Gender Affirming Mastectomy. JPRAS. 2024;88:360–368.
Seitz AJ, MacKenzie EL, Edalatpour A, et al. Quantifying the Impact of Prepectoral Implant Conversion on Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life. PRS. 2024;153(5):884e–894e.
McLaughlin MT, Moura SP, Edalatpour A, et al. Insurance Status Predicts Hand Therapy Adherence Following Flexor Tendon Repair. PRS. 2024;153(5):962e–951e.
Seitz AJ, Edalatpour A, Israel JS, et al. Postoperative Outcomes Following Buried Penis Reconstruction: A Single-Institution Experience. PRS. 2024;153(5):1151–1160.
Kalluri MH, Edalatpour A, Thadikonda KM, et al. Patient Outcomes Following Various Maxillomandibular Fixation Techniques: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JPRAS. 2024;92:151–176.
Rose K, Edalatpour A, et al. Topical TXA Decreases Time to Drain Removal and Postoperative Blood Loss in Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Plastic Surgery. 2024;32(3):395–403.
Edalatpour A, Attaluri PK, Shaffrey EC, et al. The Nuances of Abdominal Free Flap Harvest: Technical and Patient Factors Affecting Donor Site Morbidity. JPRAS. 2023;81:105–118.
Mueller AM, Wood Matabele KL, Edalatpour A, et al. Social Media Popularity and Academic Productivity in Plastic Surgery: A Positive Correlation. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2023;47(5):2150–2158.
Shaffrey EC, Edalatpour A, Nicksic P, et al. Rise Above the Competition: How Do Plastic Surgery Applicants with NCAA Experience Fare in the Match? Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2023;48:1867–1873.
Steiner Q, Edalatpour A, Seitz AJ, et al. Diversity in the Plastic Surgery Match: Effect of Program Chair, Director, and Faculty Race/Gender. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2023;34(5):1376–1380.
Nicksic PJ, Albano N, Edalatpour A, Afifi AM. Is Migraine Surgery Financially Viable? A Single-Surgeon, 10-Year Academic Study. PRS. 2025;155(5):928e–934e.
Fine KS, Bay CC, Wirth PJ, Edalatpour A, et al. Economic Predictors of Plastic Surgery Expenditure: A 14-Year Analysis. Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. 2025;7:ojae121.
Zona EE, Vo T, Edalatpour A, Israel JS. Maximizing Your Plastic Surgery Training: Professional Society Career Development Opportunities. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2025;95(5):e36–52.
Yang S, Edalatpour A, Israel J, Gast K. Recent Trends in Nipple Reconstruction – A Case Series and Social Media Analysis. JPRAS. 2025;108:1–7.
Thornton SM, Shaffrey EC, Bay CC, Edalatpour A, et al. Risk Factors for Acute Intraoperative Bradycardia in Gender Mastectomy. Plastic Surgery. 2026;34(1):104–111.
Steiner Q, George R, Edalatpour A, et al. Scoping Review: Transverse Carpal Ligament Sectioning and Thumb CMC Osteoarthritis Risk. JPRAS Open. 2026;48:980–987.
Edalatpour A, Carbullido K, George R, et al. Pressure Ulcer Reconstruction: Detailed Operative and Postoperative Protocols at A Single Institution. Journal of Wound Care. In Press.
Gupta S, O'Shea A, Edalatpour A, Afifi A. Artery Averted: Safe Hemostatic Net Placement in Facelift Surgery. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. In Press.
El Minawi HM, Kadry HM, Rizkalla YR, Edalatpour A, et al. Redefining Limits: A Clinical Trial on the Safety of Combining Liposuction with Undermining During Abdominoplasty. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In Press.
Fine K, Kalluri MH, Edalatpour A, Afifi A. Aestheticians in an Academic Plastic Surgery Practice: Financial Insights from a Five-Year Review. Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
Moe E, Edalatpour A, Seitz A, et al. Effect of Breast Reduction on Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Fine KS, Gupta S, Edalatpour A, Michelotti BF. Balancing Costs and Care: Length of Stay Financial Implications in DIEP Flap Reconstruction. Plastic Surgery.
LaLiberte CJ, Fine KS, Edalatpour A, Michelotti BF. The Age of the Smartphone: Prevalence of Osteoarthritis in the Trapeziometacarpal Joint. Journal of Hand Surgery.
The ASPS Residents Council Residents Report Workgroup: Ford AA, Edalatpour A, et al. The Residents Council Resident Report: Part 1. PRS Global Open.
The ASPS Residents Council Residents Report Workgroup: Edalatpour A, Ford AA, et al. The Residents Council Resident Report: Part 2. PRS Global Open.