Foad Nahai

9.6k total citations · 1 hit paper
232 papers, 6.6k citations indexed

About

Foad Nahai is a scholar working on Surgery, Dermatology and Neurology. According to data from OpenAlex, Foad Nahai has authored 232 papers receiving a total of 6.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 157 papers in Surgery, 60 papers in Dermatology and 25 papers in Neurology. Recurrent topics in Foad Nahai's work include Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques (77 papers), Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques (54 papers) and Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques (46 papers). Foad Nahai is often cited by papers focused on Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques (77 papers), Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques (54 papers) and Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques (46 papers). Foad Nahai collaborates with scholars based in United States, Canada and United Kingdom. Foad Nahai's co-authors include Stephen J. Mathes, John Bostwick, M. J. Jurkiewicz, Luis O. Vásconez, Roderick T. Hester, Mark A. Codner, H. Louis Hill, Felmont F. Eaves, T. Roderick Hester and Clinton D. McCord and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Annals of Surgery and Journal of neurosurgery.

In The Last Decade

Foad Nahai

210 papers receiving 6.1k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Classification of the Vascular Anatomy of Muscles
    1981 369 citations Foad Nahai et al. profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Foad Nahai 5.4k 1.1k 949 683 621 232 6.6k
Luis O. Vásconez 4.3k 0.8× 831 0.8× 352 0.4× 696 1.0× 489 0.8× 163 5.1k
Ian T. Jackson 5.3k 1.0× 705 0.6× 706 0.7× 939 1.4× 988 1.6× 362 8.0k
Howard N. Langstein 3.5k 0.6× 444 0.4× 550 0.6× 493 0.7× 184 0.3× 122 5.0k
Pierre B. Saadeh 3.0k 0.5× 399 0.4× 431 0.5× 760 1.1× 269 0.4× 192 6.0k
Moustapha Hamdi 3.9k 0.7× 514 0.5× 255 0.3× 585 0.9× 175 0.3× 136 5.0k
Moshe Kon 2.7k 0.5× 878 0.8× 388 0.4× 253 0.4× 260 0.4× 202 4.8k
James E. Zins 2.9k 0.5× 1.1k 1.0× 241 0.3× 268 0.4× 819 1.3× 202 5.0k
Marcus Castro Ferreira 2.9k 0.5× 581 0.5× 155 0.2× 379 0.6× 600 1.0× 251 4.2k
David A. Hidalgo 5.3k 1.0× 205 0.2× 717 0.8× 671 1.0× 441 0.7× 95 5.8k
Joseph J. Disa 10.0k 1.9× 197 0.2× 1.3k 1.3× 900 1.3× 298 0.5× 226 11.0k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Foad Nahai

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Foad Nahai

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All Works

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Abi‐Rafeh, Jad, et al.. (2024). Preoperative Patient Guidance and Education in Aesthetic Breast Plastic Surgery: A Novel Proposed Application of Artificial Intelligence Large Language Models. Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. 6. ojae062–ojae062. 4 indexed citations
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Santos, Pauline Joy F., et al.. (2024). Update: Prevention and Treatment of Parotid/Submandibular Gland Fistula/Sialocele Following Rhytidectomy With Botulinum Toxin A. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 45(2). 113–116. 5 indexed citations
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Abi‐Rafeh, Jad, et al.. (2023). Systolic Blood Pressure Less Than 120 mmHg is a Safe and Effective Method to Minimize Bleeding After Facelift Surgery: A Review of 502 Consecutive Cases. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 43(12). 1420–1428. 11 indexed citations
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Nahai, Foad, et al.. (2023). Mastering the Craft: Super Star Athletes and Master Surgeons: Are We the Same? Do We Differ?. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 43(6). 716–718. 2 indexed citations
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Kaur, Pawandeep, et al.. (2023). A Systematic Review of the Efficacy and Safety of Tranexamic Acid in Facelift Surgery. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 43(11). 1211–1218. 9 indexed citations
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Reddy, Rohin K., et al.. (2023). A Bibliometric Analysis of the Highest Cited Rhytidectomy Literature. Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. 5. ojad099–ojad099. 4 indexed citations
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Nahai, Farzad R., Feizollah Niazi, Foad Nahai, et al.. (2023). An Overview of Surgical Approaches for Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 43(12). 1429–1440. 5 indexed citations
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Rahman, Eqram, Richard Webb, Jean Carruthers, et al.. (2023). Developing Consensus-Based Guidelines for Case Reporting in Aesthetic Medicine: Enhancing Transparency and Standardization. Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. 5. ojad076–ojad076. 7 indexed citations
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Nahai, Farzad R., et al.. (2021). Transconjunctival Lower Lid Blepharoplasty with and Without Fat Preservation and Skin Resurfacing. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. 29(2). 229–241. 4 indexed citations
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Nahai, Foad. (2019). The Opioid Crisis: What Must Aesthetic Surgeons Do About It?. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 39(8). 924–926. 2 indexed citations
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Nahai, Foad & Jeffrey M. Kenkel. (2017). ASJ Expands to Monthly Publication. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 38(1). 114–115.
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Nahai, Foad, Z. Paul Lorenc, Jeffrey M. Kenkel, et al.. (2013). Consensus Panel's Assessment and Recommendations on the Use of 3 Botulinum Toxin Type A Products in Facial Aesthetics. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 33(1_Supplement). 35S–40S. 22 indexed citations
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Jones, Glyn & Foad Nahai. (1998). Management of complex wounds. Current Problems in Surgery. 35(3). 179–270. 6 indexed citations
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Harris, Steven M. & Foad Nahai. (1996). INTRATHORACIC MUSCLE TRANSPOSITION: Surgical Anatomy and Techniques of Harvest. Chest Surgery Clinics of North America. 6(3). 501–518. 14 indexed citations
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Nahai, Foad, et al.. (1989). Suction Lipectomy in the Management of Limb Lymphedema. Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 16(2). 369–373. 40 indexed citations
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Nahai, Foad, et al.. (1978). Electromyographic biofeedback in the reeducation of facial palsy.. PubMed. 57(4). 183–90. 14 indexed citations

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