Steven Teitelbaum, M.D., F.A.C.S.

The same honesty and humor that has impressed Dr. Teitelbaum's patients over the years has also made him a trusted source for the country's top journalists. His unique perspective on the place of aesthetic surgery in popular culture-and his ability to translate even the most esoteric surgical complexities into plain English-have been featured in the New York Times, Vogue, Allure, W, The Los Angeles Times, "The NBC Nightly News" and many more media outlets both here in the United States and abroad.

Dr. Teitelbaum has published several recent articles on breast augmentation in the most prestigious plastic surgery journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—including, among others, a landmark paper on reducing the need for patients to have multiple operations, and analyzing how breasts can be damaged by improperly sized breast implants. He has written recent textbook chapters on both initial and revision breast augmentation surgery.

Dr. Tietelbaum's Expertise
Dr. Teitelbaum is the only surgeon in the state of California, and perhaps the only in the United States to have participated in the clinical studies of the newest generation of breast implants (also known as “cohesive”, “gummy-bear”, or “form-stable” implants) for all three implant manufacturers—Mentor, McGhan (now Allergan), and Silimed (now Sientra.) He also testified at the FDA hearings on silicone gel breast implants. As a result, he has among the most clinical research experience of any physician in the U.S. with these implants, and he has taught plastic surgeons in the U.S. and overseas how to use these implants.

In the past few years, Dr. Teitelbaum has given over fifty lectures to other plastic surgeons on breast augmentation and breast implant revision surgery—including talks across the U.S. and in Brazil, England, Malaysia, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, and Sweden. He also teaches plastic surgery to residents at the UCLA Medical School.

Dr. Teitelbaum is a principal figure in creating the curricula used to teach other surgeons how to select the proper implants for each patient and achieve the most-natural results. He invented a device to aid surgeons in implant selection and was awarded a US Patent in 2010. He is a lead instructor in the breast augmentation course offered to plastic surgeons at the annual meeting of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Tietelbaum's Patients
Dr. Teitelbaum is cosmetic surgeon to a number of influential people, models, and celebrities, but he is most proud to often be chosen by other physicians for themselves or their families. Dr. Teitelbaum is also frequently referred difficult cases from other top surgeons in the U.S. and around the world. Finally, Dr. Teitelbaum is often chosen by employees of breast-implant manufacturers—people who observe many plastic surgeons and have access to the results achieved with their products. Following a 2007 review of his clinical trial results by a two-person evaluation team that travels countrywide to review all surgical results for a particular implant—Dr. Teitelbaum received this note: “Jennifer is not given to false praise—what she told you about your work was truly from the heart, and I agree with her. You have that very unique gift which enables you to produce spectacular results over and over again.”

Dr. Teitelbaum's Office
Our office in beautiful Santa Monica is one of the best-equipped facilities for aesthetic surgery in the United States. Located in the St. John's Medical Plaza Building, it is adjacent to St. John's Hospital-one of Southern California's best hospitals-and directly across the street from the Serenity Aftercare Facility, where many of our patients choose to spend any downtime after surgery recovering in luxurious private suites. A boutique luxury hotel across the street and a 24-hour pharmacy down the block complete the list of important local facilities.

Our office was designed by famed interior decorator Barbara Barry, who has helped us to create a unique and comfortable office environment. Walking into our reception and consultation areas you will feel like you're entering a world-class spa-not a cold, clinical medical office. Dr. Teitelbaum is an art collector and aficionado who believes that aesthetics are important; if you feel comfortable in our space, there's a good chance you'll be comfortable with him as your plastic surgeon.

While Dr. Teitelbaum has a patent for a device that determines the best implant size for a breast and he is extremely experienced in helping patients find an implant that is best for them, it’s understandable that you will want to get some sense of how different options will look on you. It’s for this reason that Dr. Teitelbaum uses a state of the art digital breast imaging system. The Precision Light technology has helped hundreds of satisfied patients forecast how they will look after their procedure.Read more about the Precision Light technology HERE.

When it comes time for surgery, our facilities are state-of-the-art. As a contributor to some of the country's finest medical journals, Dr. Teitelbaum makes an enormous effort to stay abreast of new developments in technology and technique-and this knowledge is on display in his operating theater, which is certified by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

Meet Our Staff
Patients of Dr. Teitelbaum never fail to remark on the experienced and intuitive team he has assembled to provide the best possible service before, during, and after surgery. Most have been a part of his team for years, and everyone works together to make sure patients always feel cared for, comfortable, and fully informed every step of the way.

All of these staff members know their jobs inside and out and want to make your experience as safe and easy as possible. They also know each other well and that, combined with their expertise, makes them a truly exceptional team.

Audrey - Nursing Coordinator
Lorena - Certified Medical Assistant
Vicki - Patient Coordinator
Yuri - Office Assistant and Operating Room Support
Jackie - Director of Nursing and O.R.