Plastic Surgeons in California

Growing up on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, in Southern California, Dr. Swanson became accustomed to surrounding herself with sunshine and beauty. She left California, however, upon completion of medical school at Stanford University to pursue her passion for surgery. In 1984, she became the first woman to complete a general surgery residency at the University of Virginia. Going on to be one of the first women to complete plastic surgery residency at New York University, Dr. Swanson returned to California in 1990, as a highly trained specialist in the field of plastic surgery. Since her return, Dr. Swanson has built a successful private practice, providing each patient with meticulous care from beginning to end. She respects her patients, and along with being an expert surgeon, she ia a woman, who understands a patient's needs. At your consultation, Dr. Swanson will do the most important thing a doctor can do to ensure success. She will listen to you! She will evaluate the changes you would like to make, and the result you hope to achieve. Then, she will discuss, in detail, all of the options available, explaining which means will most help you reach your desired ends. Rest assured, you will leave her office with realistic ideas of the results to expect. Browsing this webpage and visiting Dr. Swanson's website, plasticsurgeryforme.com is a good starting point to learn about Dr. Swanson's practice, and to gather information about the procedures you are considering. Be sure to view the extensive before and after photos available on each procedure at plasticsurgeryforme.com Your Consultation Consultations for all cosmetic procedures are complimentary and may be scheduled for either Dr. Swanson's Torrance or Los Alamitos office. All scheduling is done at (310) 517- 0931.... See More

Your Consultation A personal consultation is a first step in learning about the various procedures which are available for dealing with your area of concern. During this meeting, Dr. Behmand will discuss the various options with you, both surgical and non-surgical, and recommend the best option(s) for you based on your physical examination and medical history. This is also your chance to have an in-depth discussion of the various risks and benefits of each procedure as it pertains to you.... See More

Since 1988, our practice has focused on aesthetic plastic surgery. We have the empathy, patience and quality pre and postoperative care necessary for fine surgical treatment. We are able to see past the specific procedure to the individual as a whole and are then able to assist in enhancing a person's appearance. We take great pride in our practice and do all we can to make your experience with us a pleasant one.... See More

Dr. Cambre's mission is to provide ethical, compassionate, and comprehensive professional care, utilizing the most current knowledge and techniques available in Plastic Surgery. Dr. Cambre strives to deliver holistic and individualized care by applying his experience, expertise, technical skill, and artistry to enhance and restore form and function in accordance with each patient's distinct wishes, with the ultimate goal of optimizing both the quality of the surgical result and the patient's overall well-being. Dr. Cambre and his staff pledge ourselves to provide our patients with an unparalleled level of satisfaction through an uncompromising approach to safety, comfort, and dedication to service. Your Consultation When you choose to have an elective cosmetic or reconstructive procedure, no factor is more important to the outcome than the skill and judgement of your surgeon. You must have absolute confidence in the ability, training, credentials, aesthetic artistry, and experience of your surgeon. Just as importantly, your surgeon must be a person who listens carefully to your concerns and desires, with whom you feel comfortable, and with whom you can collaborate in order to achieve your realistic goals.Your personal and private consultation with Dr. Cambre will familiarize you with our office staff. During the consultation, Dr. Cambre will listen and discuss with you your concerns, expectations, and objectives, and explain in detail your options regarding the optimal procedures and treatments, as well as the alternatives and risks involved, in order to maximize the probability of success of your surgical outcome. Dr. Cambre will answer your questions and provide you with additional resource materials in order to clarify and expand upon the information you receive from your consultation, so that you can make a fully-informed decision regarding which procedure is right for you. Dr. Cambre's philosophy is to render the same advice and care to his patients as he would to a family member, keeping in mind each individual patient's distinct desires.Dr. Cambre encourages potential patients to obtain more than one surgical opinion, and we take pride in the fact that the majority of patients who consult with us (either before or after seeing other plastic surgeons), ultimately choose Dr. Cambre to provide their surgical care.... See More

Dr. Michael R. Schwartz is a double board-certified plastic surgeon in Thousand Oaks. With many years of surgical experience, Dr. Schwartz is skilled with a range of advanced plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures, and he combines both his medical expertise and artistic skill to create the most beautiful, natural-looking results possible for his patients. Dr. Schwartz designs individualized treatment plans for each patient in order to yield results that best meet their unique aesthetic goals. He performs a variety of advanced cosmetic enhancement procedures, including facelift, nose surgery (rhinoplasty), breast augmentation, breast reduction, tummy tuck, liposuction, labiaplasty, and more. Dr. Schwartz also offers many minimally-invasive non-surgical treatments, such as BOTOX Cosmetic, Ultherapy, laser skin resurfacing, and injectable dermal fillers.Dr. Schwartz is extensively trained in both general surgery and plastic surgery. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Southern California, and a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Schwartz continues to stay at the forefront of his field through authoring and presenting research on the latest advanced surgical techniques and technologies to national audiences and teaching other surgeons about some of the latest surgical procedures. He is a national educator for both Sientra and Mentor Corporations, and has taught many plastic surgeons about the new Anatomic Shaped Breast Implants. Dr. Schwartz is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons, and also holds membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and other respected medical organizations. Your Consultation Dr. Schwartz is devoted to safety, patient comfort, and overall satisfaction. His goal is for no patient to walk away from his office unhappy. In order to reach this goal, Dr. Schwartz meets one-on-one with each patient to discuss in detail all treatment options, procedures, and expectations. At your consultation, he will attentively listen to your cosmetic goals and desires, answer any questions you may have, and make recommendations as to how you can best reach your goals. Dr. Schwartz may advise against excessive or unnecessary procedures, as he hopes to create the most natural-looking results possible for you. He aims to remain open and honest if there may be other options to help you meet your needs. Dr. Schwartz hopes to educate you about the treatment process as much as possible, so you can make an informed decision on how to proceed with your cosmetic enhancement. After a thorough consultation, Dr. Schwartz will design a unique, customized treatment plan created to provide beautiful, natural-looking results.... See More