Surgical skills and impeccable credentials. A honed artistic sense. Feeling of trust and compatibility.
These are all important factors in choosing your Plastic surgeon. Yet, there are about 11,000 plastic surgeons worldwide. How do you choose the one who is right for you? Finding the ideal plastic surgeon – the one who delivers the safest, most comfortable and best results – is the most important step you will take in achieving your Plastic surgery goals.

After receiving my Medical Degree from UCLA, I trained extensively in General Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Microsurgery, and Hand Surgery at prestigious institutions, including the University of Pittsburgh, UC San Francisco, and University of Southern California. The relief and happiness of the men and women who once again felt whole and functional was a joy beyond words for me. The pleasure of seeing those results motivated me to choose plastic surgery as a specialty.

To further hone my skills, I trained at the Lahey-Hitchcock Clinic in Boston, an affiliate of the Harvard Plastic Surgery Program. Today, I enjoy the happiness of patients on a regular basis as they take joy in the results of a sometimes long-awaited procedure – whether a Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Eyelid Surgery, Facelift or the rejuvenating results of Dermal Fillers such as BOTOX® or Restylane.

Additionally, I underwent the most rigorous training available to become certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. The importance of choosing a "board-certified" plastic surgeon cannot be overstated. Many surgeons – even those who are not specialists – represent themselves as "cosmetic surgeons." Yet, they may have taken merely a weekend course in a procedure, rather than enduring the hour upon hour of challenges that are required to become board-certified. In some states, even dentists are lobbying for permission to perform plastic surgery.

At my first consultation with you, my ears will be as important as my eyes are in helping you to achieve the results that you want. I will listen to you, and to how you describe your particular notion of beauty and attractiveness. I will never rush you through a consultation.

I will discuss with great thoroughness the changes that will help you to feel better about yourself. Sometimes these changes will be very subtle, yet will empower you to continue your life with greater self esteem.

I look forward to working with you so that you have a safe, comfortable and successful cosmetic surgery experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSES
Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc.
Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners.
California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.
Advance Cardiac Life Support Provider; American Heart Association.