Simon Ourian
Simon Ourian, M.D founded Epione Beverly Hills in 1998 in Beverly Hills, California.[1] Ourian is credited for developing the Coolaser and Coolbeam procedures. His clients include celebrities like the Kardashian-Jenner family,[2] Victoria’s Secret supermodels, Hollywood actors and musicians.[3][4][5]
Simon Ourian | |
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Born | Iran | December 11, 1966
Education | California State University, Northridge (BS) Wayne State University (MD) |
Medical career | |
Field | general practitioner |
Institutions | Epione Beverly Hills |
Early life and education
Ourian was born in Iran and moved to Los Angeles in the 1980s with his parents.[6] His inclination towards cosmetic dermatology started at a young age when he saw the effect of plastic surgery on movie actors.[7]
He received his undergraduate degree in the field of molecular biology from the California State University, Northridge, and his medical degree from Wayne State University in Michigan. Ourian began a residency at UCLA, but dropped out in order to pursue a career in aesthetics.[8]
He is married to Sharon Naim Ourian.
Professional experience
After completing his education, Ourian started his own practice. He worked on his techniques and tested non-invasive procedures on himself. Ourian worked with the Fibonacci sequence to study facial elements and patterns.[9]
In 1998, he founded the Epione Beverly Hills. He developed Coolaser for clearing acne and discoloration for darken skin tone and Coolbeam to get rid of stretch marks. He also created my Vibrata, a tool for minimizing pain, which is used by doctors around the globe.[10] Ourian uses various laser technology and non-invasive aesthetic procedures for the correction or reversal of a variety of conditions.
Coolaser
Ourian developed the Coolaser technology, and it has been used by celebrities such as Olivia Culpo and Kim Kardashian. It involves cooling the treatment area with a special device that emits a series of light pulses across the surface of the skin to stimulate cell repair and collagen growth.[11][12]
Celebrity clients
Ourian is the doctor for the entire Kardashian-Jenner clan. He gained popularity when Kim Kardashian acknowledged him as her cosmetic dermatologist. Ourian has performed several procedures on her sister Kylie Jenner.[13] He has also worked on Malika Haqq, Brandi Maxiell, Miss Colombia, Meghan James, Lady Gaga, beauty YouTuber Nikkie,[14] and Lisa Vanderpump[15]
Legal Issues
Ourian has been accused of gross negligence, false advertising, and inadequate record keeping.[16][17]
References
- "Drive And Dedication: The Road To Success Of Epione Beverly Hills Founder Dr. Simon Ourian". Entrepreneur. June 2, 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- Emily Siegel (February 19, 2018). "We Tried Dr. Simon Ourian's CoolLaser Treatment". Coveteur. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- Guyadeen, Bhavna Anna; Activist, ContributorHuman Rights; HuffPost, Columnist for (5 May 2017). "The Modern-Day Sculptor - An Interview with the Surgeon to the Stars". HuffPost. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- Nadine Baggott (September 13, 2017). "The Truth About The Doctor Reshaping Hollywood". Grazia. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- Ben Hoyle (June 18, 2016). "Are you ready for your butt lift?". The Times. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- Anil Bhoyrul (June 29, 2018). "A cut above: Dr Simon Ourian, cosmetic surgeon to the stars". Arabian Business. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- Kathleen Hale (May 25, 2017). "Is Teenage Plastic Surgery a Feminist Act?". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- Video on YouTube
- "Meet cosmetic surgeon to the Kardashians, Dr Simon Ourian". Al Arabiya. October 30, 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- Bhavna Anna Guyadeen (May 5, 2017). "The Modern-Day Sculptor - An Interview with the Surgeon To The Stars". HuffPost. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- Alex Warner (March 22, 2018). "Olivia Culpo Just Showed Us The Trick Behind Her Insanely Glowy Skin". Marie Claire. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- Cristina Gibson (October 24, 2017). "Jenna Dewan Tatum Shares Low-Makeup Selfie, Reveals How She Got Rid of Melasma". Us Weekly. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- Bee Shapiro (September 8, 2015). "Kylie Jenner's Beauty Routine: How She Keeps It Real". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- JILLIAN RUFFO (February 6, 2018). "Kim Kardashian Reveals the Laser Treatments That Perfected Her Post-Baby Body". People (magazine). Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- Cristina Gibson (October 25, 2017). "Exclusive: Lisa Vanderpump Reveals Whether She's Had a Facelift, Botox, Fillers". Us Weekly. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- https://www2.mbc.ca.gov/BreezePDL/document.aspx?path=%5CDIDOCS%5C20090630%5CDMRAAABI1%5C&did=AAABI090630225139687.DID&licenseType=A&licenseNumber=65201
- Video on YouTube