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Ruben B. Abrams, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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While art involves media such as the canvas and marble, aesthetic plastic surgery deals with the human body. It is altering the face and body to more aesthetically and artistically desirable standards. Transferring art onto a canvas, or changing the body and face aesthetically both require intense knowledge of aesthetic principles. But what, in addition to aesthetic principles, is required of the aesthetic plastic surgeon? We are not talking about proper training, certification, and experience. Needless to say, any surgeon who devotes him/her self to aesthetically improving the face and body of another individual has to be appropriately trained, certified, and experienced.

But the artist or sculptor does not have to accept a work he/she has created. He/she can redo an art work until he/she is satisfied. The cosmetic plastic surgeon who deals with the face, body, and spirit of an individual does not have this option. He/she has only one shot at aesthetically improving an individual’s appearance, uplifting his/her spirit, and making him/her a happier individual.Many factors are at play when dealing with the human body because the human body is not just skin, flesh, and bone.

IT IS THE KNOWLEDGE OF THESE FACTORS ALONG WITH A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF AESTHETIC PRINCIPLES THAT MAKES THE AESTHETIC / COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGEON THE ULTIMATE ARTIST.

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In order to provide service for you that will meet our high standards of the Ultimate Art Form we first must understand what your needs and your goals are. This begins with an honest and open discussion in a friendly environment. Then we will discuss with you what can and cannot be achieved. Once we are certain that your expectations are realistic, we have a clear understanding of the goals we are jointly trying to achieve, and we are confident that we can help you, then we arrange for your surgery to be scheduled. In our practice everyone is treated like a member of our extended family and our service can be summarized in: compassion, honesty, and state of the art technology. Most importantly our operations should be natural looking, avoiding the typical surgical look. Once we are certain that we have gained your trust and you believe that we are able to meet these goals, then and only then will we embark upon surgery.

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Testi "Considering I have known you for the past nine years, I feel this letter has been long overdue. It is my hope that it finds you in good spirit and delivers a message of appreciation and thanks for the superior care and service you have been so generously providing to my family, friends, and myself.We love you, Dr. Abrams. Keep up the good work."
N.K.


Testi "My Daughter and I got home safe and sound a day after you have removed the tubes. I felt so good that we made an attempt to reschedule our flight home from 21st to 6th and we did so.

We still are shocked that how smoothly everything happened, that I could travel 20 hours back home, only six days after my Tummy Tuck surgery!!! As I said it before you are an Artist. I do not know how to thank you enough with words, the fact that we traveled 3000 miles from up North, for the second time to be treated by you, is a testimony that all of us in my family have strong faith in you as a human being and trust your expertise as a professional.

My husband and I trusted you once before with our daughter's nose (which resulted in manifesting her beauty), and once again with me with this stunning result. I have to confess that I was terrified for my surgery away from home, but now I know I have wasted my time being so worried. Now I confidently encourage my friends who have the same problem to go ahead and book appointment for their surgery and needless to say that you are the only Plastic surgeon that I recommend to them.

My husband is expressing his appreciation and both of us invite you to our humble home in Upstate New York for an opportunity to express our appreciation with my 'somewhat good cooking' "
J.J.


Testi "I have to tell you, as someone skeptical about how much my genetically droopy neck could be fixed (and I mean, hit me with your best shot from both sides of my family with the double chins), I cannot believe the outcome from Dr. Abrams at GIAA (Genetic Institute for Anti-Aging).

I had a neck lift. Sheer brilliance. It's a right angle not a slope. He should get a Nobel prize. (Also had some love handle removal which is amazing too!)

PLUS, everyone in the office is polite, helpful, and, get this - efficient! Completely on the ball. Ready for your appointment, calling with updates and to see how you're feeling post-op.

Every doctor I met with on the day of surgery was totally nice, comforting, professional. The facility is SPOTLESS.

I honestly could not give this place a better review. 100% happy.

Anytime you have someone alter your appearance, it's scary, but I have to say, if you want to have something done, it's worth going to GIAA (highly recommend Dr. Ruben Abrams). I flew in from N. Calif. for it, and don't regret it for a second."
A.E.


Testi "I had a tummy tuck, intense breast lift with implants all at the same time with Dr Abrams and I could not possibly be any happier. I did not have one single problem, everything went smoothly. I have since referred my family and friends with him and not one single person has been unhappy."
J.F.


Testi "Dr. Abrams did my breast augmentation and lift in September 2010. I trust him completely and recommend him highly! Dr. Abrams is a talented and gifted surgeon. He is triple or quadruple certified and you will be hard pressed to find a more qualified surgeon. I did my homework and I would never settle for less!"
J.R.


Testi "I recently had my nose done with Dr. Abrams and had such a wonderful experience with him. He is so professional, kind, and honest. He listened to all my concerns and made sure that I was 100% comfortable with my decision to have surgery before going through with it. He is not the type of guy who will push you to have surgery for his benefit; he wants to make sure that his patients are totally comfortable and happy with their decision. He also was so helpful in giving me all the information I needed way in advance, so I would be completely prepared for the surgery and know what to expect. And after the surgery, he made sure to follow up with me frequently to make sure that I was doing OK.

And besides just his hospitality and level of professionalism, the surgery went SO AMAZINGLY WELL!!! I am SOOOOO happy with my nose, it looks so beautiful and natural, to the point that all my friends and family just says they notice something different but can't exactly tell what. Because it's so natural, it doesn't look like a fake, overly tiny, Hollywood nose. It's just perfectly natural, unique, and fits my face. It's obvious Dr. Abrams really looks at each of his patients individually and doesn't have a "formula" for all the noses he does, but instead, makes sure that each time he does surgery on someone, it's individualized to fit their exact features and needs.

Overall, I was EXTREMELY HAPPY with my experience with Dr. Abrams, he's truly a one of a kind physician and I would 100% RECOMMEND HIM to anyone who is interested in any type of plastic surgery."
A.L.


Testi "GREAT EXPERIENCE. Dr. Abrams was great. Surgery went really well, he answered all my questions and concerns in advance, recovery was super easy. Very professional, barely waited when I got there for consultation, all his staff is so sweet, I was just so comfortable throughout the whole process. I would definitely recommend him."
M.B.



Qualifications

"In order to provide service for you that will meet our high standards of the Ultimate Art Form we first must understand what your needs and your goals are. This begins with an honest and open discussion in a friendly environment. Then we will discuss with you what can and cannot be achieved. Once we are certain that your expectations are realistic, we have a clear understanding of the goals we are jointly trying to achieve, and we are confident that we can help you, then we arrange for your surgery to be scheduled. In our practice everyone is treated like a member of our extended family and our service can be summarized in: compassion, honesty, and state of the art technology. Most importantly our operations should be natural looking, avoiding the typical surgical look. Once we are certain that we have gained your trust and you believe that we are able to meet these goals, then and only then will we embark upon surgery."

A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Abrams has extensive experience in the latest cosmetic surgery advances and the artistic techniques he employs are innovative. Through his over 20 years of experience Dr. Abrams has developed a unique and personal approach to all areas in aesthetic surgery that he deals with which have resulted in the most satisfactory outcome. Dr. Abrams has extensive experience in all areas of cosmetic surgery including Facial Rejuvenation, Nasal Improvement, Breast Enhancement, and Body Contouring.

With an accomplished background as a performing artist and musician, Dr. Abrams recognized the artistic values in aesthetic plastic surgery very early in his training as a surgeon. He embraced the concept of being able to cosmetically improve one's appearance, or to reconstruct defective parts of the body. As his plastic surgery practice evolved and his exquisite results became apparent, he coined the term: "The Ultimate Art Form" to describe his specialty. Dr. Abrams truly believes in an artistic approach to cosmetic surgery by incorporating innovative aesthetic principles and utilizing the latest technology. A good example is his "New Age Lift" which is an innovative technique of face and neck lift with very natural results and no evidence that surgical rejuvenation has been done.

Credentials

Dr. Ruben Abrams is a Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and an active, esteemed member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, as well as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He has been on the clinical teaching faculty at University of Southern California (USC), Division of Plastic Surgery, and also on the teaching faculty at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Surgery.

Board Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1998

Curriculum Vitae

1988 to Present, Private Practice, Beverly Hills, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach
1988 Completed Fellowship in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, LAC Medical Center, USC
1986 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship, Hospital of the Good Samaritan and USC
1985 Research Fellowship in Microsurgery and Pediatric Plastic Surgery, USC and Los Angeles Children's Hospital
1984 Completed Residency Training in General Surgery, New York

Memberships

American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American College of Surgeons
American Board of Plastic Surgery

Procedures

Breast Procedures

  • Breast Enlargement
  • Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reduction
  • Male Breast Reduction

Body Procedures

  • Arm Lift
  • Thigh Lift
  • Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Face Procedures

  • Brow Lift
  • Cheek Implants
  • Chin Implants
  • Ear Surgery
  • Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
  • Facial Rejuvenation
  • Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
  • Forehead Lift
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Lip Augmentation/Enhancement
  • Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)

General Procedures

  • Anti-Aging Skin Care
  • BOTOX
  • Injectable Fillers/Collagen
  • Laser Tattoo Removal
  • Laser Vein Removal