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Melissa M. Smith, M.D. - Aisthetikos Plastic Surgery

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Our approach can best be defined by the word Aisthetikos: Greek for aesthetics, means "sensitivity" or "of sense perception" and in Greek philosophy deals with the form and the psychological effects of beauty.

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Qualifications

I completed my undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Pacific Union College. Subsequently, I enrolled in the Microbiology program at Loma Linda University Graduate School, and the following year began my medical training at Loma Linda University of Medicine. Upon completion of my Medical Degree, I was accepted as the first individual in the combined General Surgery / Plastic Surgery program at the University of California, Irvine, where I completed my residency in Plastic Surgery.

I have given presentations and published book chapters and articles on a wide variety of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, including abdominoplasty, brow lift, eyelid surgery, correction of breast deformities, gluteal augmentation, wound healing, and scarring and bum care. I love the variety that plastic surgery has to offer and enjoy all aspects of this specialty.

I believe that plastic surgery should be complementary and natural in appearance, achieved by enhancing each person's unique attributes. My goal is to restore balance by customizing care to the patient's individual needs. I have an honest and personal approach that my patients find refreshing. I am not interested in trying to "sell" as many services as possible. My passion lies in formulating the right prescription for each person.


Procedures

Breast Procedures

  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Injections
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reduction
  • Male Breast Reduction

Body Procedures

  • Body Contouring/Lift
  • Back Lift
  • Thighplasty (Thigh Lift)
  • Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
  • Body Shaping with Implants (Buttock, Pectoral, Calf)

Face Procedures

  • Neck Lift
  • Cheek Implants
  • Chin Augmentation
  • Micro-Fat Grafting (Fat Transfer)
  • Facial Rejuvenation
  • Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
  • Lip Augmentation/Enhancement
  • Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)

General Procedures

  • Anti-Aging Skin Care
  • BOTOX®
  • Burn Reconstruction
  • Chemical or Micro Peel
  • Dermabrasion
  • Hair Replacement
  • Hand Surgery
  • Injectable Fillers/Collagen
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Vein Removal
  • Scar Revision
  • Skin Care
  • Skin Cancer Reconstruction