Plastic Surgeons in San Ramon, California (Contra Costa County)

Plastic surgery is a constantly evolving art, as well as science. Patients deserve to benefit from advances in techniques and technology as well as the best of what has come before. In my practice, I have evaluated and refined both new and older techniques to offer my patients a customized and effective solution to their facial aging and body contouring concerns.My philosophy has always been to give the same level of care to my patients that I would expect for my own family. This starts with concern for you as a person and awareness of the sensitive and personal nature of cosmetic surgical interventions for healthy people. I want you to understand the nature of your treatments, and give you choices after explaining things in words you can understand.I spend as much time as necessary to give you the very best results, in the operating room and in the office. This means one or more unhurried consultations and time for you to have all your questions answered. I really enjoy explaining things and having my patients participate fully in the educational process. I want to be seen as your doctor, as well as your plastic/cosmetic surgeon.This approach has worked well over the twenty plus years of my plastic surgery practice, to build trust and long-term relationships with my patients, and generate the word-of-mouth referrals that make up the majority of my patients. Your Consultation Our consultations are free and are designed to help you move forward in your decision to have the procedure of your choice. Dr. Lowen will help you learn what procedures are appropriate for your goals, help set realistic expectations and educate you in all the aspects of the procedure and recovery that you need to know. We offer financing with Care Credit and Alphaeon.... See More

Choosing your plastic surgeon is the most critical factor in determining the success of your cosmetic surgical procedure. Dr. Pearl offers you more than 20 years of surgical experience dedicating himself to fine detail and individualized care blending meticulously established surgical techniques with proven state of the art technology. Dr. Pearl believes in "high quality rather than high volume surgery". You will be considered his "art project of the day" and your surgery is truly 'hand-tailored'. Great attention will be given to produce the natural result you desire. "I believe that every effort should be made to educate you prior to your surgery. My staff is constantly trying to improve the quality of your care and is dedicated to providing you with superior service and a superior surgical experience." Your Consultation The first step towards achieving your objectives is a private consultation with Dr. Pearl. After evaluating your general health and medical history as well as discussing your personal desires and interests, various procedures and treatment options will be explored. All aspects of your surgery, including preparation, relative risks, recovery, and costs will be discussed. Realistic expectations are an important part of every procedure; you are encouraged to ask questions and express your needs and concerns. Patient education and communication are the keys to successful results. The staff at Pearl Plastic Surgery Center, under the direction of Samuel N. Pearl, MD is dedicated to providing excellent, individualized care to each patient. By educating our patients and consulting with them regarding any fears about possible procedures, we are committed to providing each patient with a relaxed and private environment."I believe every effort should be made to educate you prior to your surgery. My Staff is constantly trying to improve the quality of your care and is dedicated to providing you with superior service and a superior surgical experience."Office manager, Peggy Mckibben, has brought her smile, enthusiasm and talent to patients at the Pearl Plastic Surgery Center for more than a decade! She will assist you in scheduling your appointments and finalize all of your financial arrangements, all with a friendly, personal smile. Peggy brings great enthusiasm to the practice as well as a wealth of business and marketing expertise.As Dr. Pearl's Patient Coordinator, Jez Caampued brings more than 15 years of marketing, media and plastic surgery skills to the practice. Jez will blend her warm personal skills with her knowledge of cosmetic plastic surgery to counsel you as well as assist you with fees, scheduling your appointments, and securing surgical dates.Our operating staff, under the direction of Shelley Hunter, RN, provides one-on-one nursing care with the most impeccable standards. Shelley has been Dr Pearl's Operating Room Supervisor for 10 years. Judy Didcoct has been a trusted and talented plastic surgical scrub technologist for more than 25 years. She is Dr. Pearl's personal scrub tech and has assisted him in the operating room on more than 1000 cases! Their peri operative teaching creates a comfortable step towards the complete surgical experience. Shelley will provide individualized attention to you throughout your surgery and in the recovery room as well as follow-up in all of your post-operative care.Carol McDonald, with over 20 years of experience as a well known aesthetician in the community, provides superior skin care analysis and treatments at the Pearl Plastic Surgery Center.Board certified Anesthesiologists from Group Anesthesia Services (G.A.S.) in the Good Samaritan Hospital area of San Jose, personally selected by Dr. Pearl, round out the team at the Pearl Plastic Surgery Center.... See More

Dr. Andrew Menkes is a dermatologist in Mountain View, California who is dedicated to providing a high standard of care to his patients. He has been board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology as well as by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Menkes earned his medical degree from the University of Toronto Medical School and has been practicing since. In addition to this, he has training in Internal Medicine and Dermatologic Surgery.... See More

Dr. Thomas McNemar believes that practicing plastic and reconstructive surgery is a delicate balance of the medical sciences, art, and the true understanding that every patient is unique with individual needs and desires.Dr. McNemar's training is extensive. Born and raised in Ohio, he attended the Medical College of Ohio where he made the decision to pursue a surgical career. After completing a General Surgery Residency at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic, he continued his surgical education at Akron City Hospital as a Plastic Surgery Fellow. Realizing he possessed a natural gift for detail and perfection, he elected to round-out his formal education at the Bunke Clinic in San Francisco California as an Attending Fellow specializing in Hand and Microvascular Surgery. Currently, Dr. McNemar is a member of a private practice with offices in San Ramon and Tracy California. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.An appreciation for fine art, music, and athletics complement Dr. McNemar's formal education by demonstrating abilities in design, attention to detail, and aesthetic purpose. He views every patient as a fresh canvas utilizing the lessons of both his medical schooling and passion for art. Personally, Dr. McNemar is married and the father of two wonderful children. He and his family have fallen in love with California and the abundance of outdoor leisure activities and fine art opportunities the bay area has to offer. He is an avid skier and cyclist. Additionally, he has an appreciation for the culinary arts and fine wine.Of equal importance to formal education and professional dedication, is Dr. McNemar's philosophy that every patient is truly beautiful and unique. He understands individuals elect to pursue cosmetic surgery for very simple reasons to extremely complicated situations. Whatever the explanation, assuredly after benefiting from Dr. McNemar's education, natural abilities, and commitment to excellence, the patient's outer beauty will be renewed and accentuated, while inner beauty is further exposed, revealing a higher sense of self and confidence. Your Consultation Dr. McNemar's practice specializes in cosmetic surgery with a state-of-the-art approach. From Mid-Face Lifts and Endoscopic Brow Lifts, utilizing an Endotyne to Liposelection using a Vasar system, these procedures offer a less invasive approach for the patient, yielding an easier recovery with fabulous results. Each consultation is viewed as if it were Dr. McNemars first. Communication is the key to achieving the best results for each patient. Our goal in my practice is to make this journey through cosmetic surgery the best it can be. We believe in the highest standard of patient care. ... See More