Simon Ourian (born December 11, 1966) is an Iranian American physician who founded Epione Beverly Hills in 1998 in Beverly Hills, California.[1] Ourian is credited for developing the Coolaser and Coolbeam procedures. His clients include the Kardashian-Jenner family,[2] Victoria’s Secret supermodels, Hollywood actors and musicians.[3][4][5]

Simon Ourian
Born (1966-12-11) December 11, 1966 (age 57)
Iran
EducationCalifornia State University, Northridge (BS)
Wayne State University (MD)
Medical career
Fieldgeneral practitioner
InstitutionsEpione Beverly Hills

Early life and education

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Ourian was born in Iran to a Persian family. He 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.

Career

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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 darkened 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.

Ourian developed the Coolaser technology, and it has been used by 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]

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]

References

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  1. ^ "Drive And Dedication: The Road To Success Of Epione Beverly Hills Founder Dr. Simon Ourian". Entrepreneur. June 2, 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  2. ^ Emily Siegel (February 19, 2018). "We Tried Dr. Simon Ourian's CoolLaser Treatment". Coveteur. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  3. ^ Guyadeen, Bhavna Anna (5 May 2017). "The Modern-Day Sculptor - An Interview with the Surgeon to the Stars". HuffPost. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  4. ^ Nadine Baggott (September 13, 2017). "The Truth About The Doctor Reshaping Hollywood". Grazia. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  5. ^ Ben Hoyle (June 18, 2016). "Are you ready for your butt lift?". The Times. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  6. ^ Anil Bhoyrul (June 29, 2018). "A cut above: Dr Simon Ourian, cosmetic surgeon to the stars". Arabian Business. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  7. ^ Kathleen Hale (May 25, 2017). "Is Teenage Plastic Surgery a Feminist Act?". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  8. ^ Video on YouTube
  9. ^ "Meet cosmetic surgeon to the Kardashians, Dr Simon Ourian". Al Arabiya. October 30, 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  10. ^ Bhavna Anna Guyadeen (May 5, 2017). "The Modern-Day Sculptor - An Interview with the Surgeon To The Stars". HuffPost. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  11. ^ Alex Warner (March 22, 2018). "Olivia Culpo Just Showed Us The Trick Behind Her Insanely Glowy Skin". Marie Claire. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Bee Shapiro (September 8, 2015). "Kylie Jenner's Beauty Routine: How She Keeps It Real". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  14. ^ JILLIAN RUFFO (February 6, 2018). "Kim Kardashian Reveals the Laser Treatments That Perfected Her Post-Baby Body". People (magazine). Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  15. ^ Cristina Gibson (October 25, 2017). "Exclusive: Lisa Vanderpump Reveals Whether She's Had a Facelift, Botox, Fillers". Us Weekly. Retrieved 28 June 2018.