Vartan Mardirossian¶

Location: Florida, USA
Procedures: FFS, VFS

Overview¶

Dr. Vartan Mardirossian is a facial plastic surgeon in Jupiter, Florida (Palm Beach area), who performs both FFS and VFS. He is known for being one of the more accessible top-tier FFS options in the US — generally faster wait times and lower prices than DB or Keojampa, while maintaining strong results.

He is frequently compared to DB in patient discussions, particularly by patients choosing between them on cost grounds. Mardirossian is particularly well-regarded for rhinoplasty within FFS.

Credentials¶

MD, Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon
Board-certified
Active on Instagram @mardirossianfacialaesthetics

Procedures¶

FFS:

Forehead recontouring (Type 1, 2, 3)
Rhinoplasty
Jaw and chin contouring
Orbital rim reduction
Brow lift
Tracheal shave
Fat grafting

VFS:

Tracheal shave (as part of FFS)
Glottoplasty / pitch-raising procedures

Pricing¶

More affordable than DB/Keojampa tier:

Comprehensive FFS: approximately $20,000–$40,000 depending on procedures
Rhinoplasty and soft tissue work are particularly competitively priced

Wait Times¶

Historically shorter than DB/Keojampa: typically 6–12 months.

Patient Reviews¶

Community feedback is largely positive. curlyhairedtgirl (2024) documented an FFS recovery with good 3–4 week results. Multiple patients choosing between DB and Mardirossian describe Mardirossian as the "more accessible" option with comparable outcomes in rhinoplasty.

See: Trying to decide between DB and Mardirossian

Websites¶

Review Sites¶

FFS¶

VFS¶

Evidence¶

Reddit

Forgot my earrings by Im_a_GD_Cheetah (2025)
FFS w/ Dr. Mardirossian (3-4 weeks post-op) by curlyhairedtgirl (2024)
ffs with dr. mardirossian (AMA) by curlyhairedtgirl (2024)
FFS with Mardirossian by Gwyn_in_doubt (2024)
2 years post-ffs with Dr. Mardirossian. Feel free to ask any questions. by Forward-University30 (2024)
FFS with Dr. Mardirossian almost 2 years after, I am so happy and grateful with my experience with him. He was very kind, humble and knowledgeable of me and my needs during the consultation. He was very attentive anytime I needed it and I felt supported and respected by his staff. by Forward-University30 (2024)
10 months post-FFS with Dr. Mardirossian. Procedures: forehead contouring through coronal approach, hairline rounding, browlift, rhinoseptoplasty(nose job), mandible contouring (with sliding genioplasty, body corticotomy & angles osteotomy), cheek implants, lip lift, and tracheal shave. by Forward-University30 (2023)
4 months post-op ffs with Dr. Mardirossian. Very in love with my side profile. Still have residual swelling that’s thankfully going down more every month (especially right cheek implant). Facial Gender Dysphoria pretty much gone. No misgendering in public. by Forward-University30 (2022)
10 weeks post-op rhinoseptoplasty (nose job) with Dr. Mardirossian. My biggest insecurity was my nose but thankfully that’s now gone. by Forward-University30 (2022)
8 weeks post-FFS with Dr. Mardirossian (all angles). Procedures: forehead contouring through coronal approach, hairline rounding, browlift, rhinoseptoplasty(nose job), mandible contouring (with sliding genioplasty, body corticotomy & angles osteotomy), cheek implants, lip lift, and tracheal shave. by Forward-University30 (2022)
8 weeks post-ffs with Dr. Mardirossian. Thought I should also share the great change he did with my eyes. Forehead contouring (type 3), browlift and hairline rounding. by Forward-University30 (2022)
Tracheal shave with Dr. Mardirossian. 2 months post-op. No negative change in voice range and greatly reduced gender dysphoria. Barely noticeable scar. by Forward-University30 (2022)
Other angles of tracheal shave with Dr. Mardirossian. 2 months post-op. Voice not affected. by Forward-University30 (2022)
Pre-ffs vs 1 month post-ffs with Dr. Mardirossian. Still super swollen from my lower half (cheeks and jaw area), but loving it so far. by Forward-University30 (2022)
18 days post FFS with Dr Lazaro Cardenas by Forward-University30 (2022)
1 week post op, Lazaro Cardenas. by Forward-University30 (2022)
Almost 4 months post FFS (Mardirossian) by Spirited_Stick_5093 (2024)
FFS hairline incision is very apparent, should I expect a correction? by Spirited_Stick_5093 (2024)
3-weeks post FFS w/ Dr. Mardirossian by Spirited_Stick_5093 (2024)
Dr Mardirossian FFS review , FFS healing and recovery with BPC-157 by contribute_discourse (2024)
FFS revision suggestions? by Nunosa (2024)
Post-FFS 6 mo w/ Mardirossian
Do these cheek implants look worrisome? by KSambuka (2024)
Before vs After FFS with Dr. Mardirossian, currently one week post-op by ImGwendy (2023)
2 months post ffs with Dr. Mardirossian by OnaSelene (2023)
Dr. Mardirossian (3 month update) by Goddess_of_Absurdity (2022)
6 Wks Post FFS With Mardirossian by kimip17 (2022)
Ffs with dr mardirossian by Andlop25 (2022)
21 months total transition time before and after one round of feminization with Dr Mardirossian. First picture is 5 days before starting hrt. Second picture was taken yesterday at approximately 3 months out, couldn’t be happier! On a side not he did my vfs today! by Livs777 (2022)
Approx 2months out. Ffs with Dr. Mardirossian. by Livs777 (2022)
I had FFS with Dr. Mardirossian and I love the results by Goddess_of_Absurdity (2022)
Just had FFS with Dr Vartan Mardirossian in Arlington, VA two days ago, honest critiques? by Layla_xOxo1010 (2022)
How am I doing? Do you think I should consider another round of ffs? Or do you think I’m in a good place?
Progress after FFS by fayetl (2022)
55 days post op FFS with Dr Mardirossian, here are my results so far. by Lianna999 (2021)
Milestones of my cis lady self from pre op, to 3 weeks out, to now at 3 months out! Thank you so much Dr. Mardirossian!! by venturewolfy (2021)
Almost 8 weeks since Dr. Mardirossian did my ffs! by venturewolfy (2021)
A little over a month Post-op FFS with Mardirossian by Kizuato- (2021)
I’m CIS, so I understand if this post isn’t allowed, but I had FFS with Dr. Mardirossian 3 days ago. Forehead contouring, brow lift, and rhino/septoplasty. I just wanted to share my results to help others decide on their surgeon! by ExtraRedditUsername (2021)
FFS last week with Dr. Mardirossian for forehead contouring/brow lift/hairline advancement/rhinoplasty. I’m amazed by what he could do! by laowelch (2021)
Just hanging around the house 😊 10 months hrt and -3 months ffs vs 19 months hrt and 6 months post ffs by Ninarex (2021)
2 days before to 2 months after mandible contouring and lip lift with Dr. Mardirossian by Ninarex (2020)
Had FFS with Dr. Vartan Mardirossian last week, wanted to share my experience! by Maleficent-End3674 (2021)
Please, don't go to Dr. Mardirossian for FFS. by FFS_Throwaway123 (2020)
Trying to decide between DB and Mardirossian by no-tears-left (2020)
4 weeks post op FFS with Dr. Mardirossian by grabpants (2020)
FFS Recommendations?
4 Months Pre-op vs 4 weeks post-op w/ Dr. Mardirossian by the-mighty-kira (2020)
Dr. Mardirossian patients -- how did your surgery turn out? by MyNewTransAccount (2020)
33 MtF. 2.5 Years HRT. Pre-Transition, Pre-FFS and 4 Months Post FFS. by Avarria587 (2020)
here by Jery (2021)
I had vfs with Dr. Mardirossian on Sept 8th. Yesterday was the first time I could talk and I’m still healing , super hoarse but I can already tell I made the right decision! It’s like night and day already and I can’t wait to see how it sounds as I continue to heals! by Livs777 (2022)
VFSRAC with Mardirossian + Pneumonia = Possible Scar Tissue by PianoGirlCm (2021)

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Evidence spans 2018–2025, 61 total links.