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Scott R. Miller, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Unwanted features and appearances can make you feel self-conscious, unconfident and unhappy. That's what plastic surgery is all about, not vain narcissistic people. It's about ordinary people in need of a little refining. For this reason Dr. Miller and his staff devote themselves to providing you with exceptional cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery in a personal and caring environment.

Dr. Miller is devoted to providing exceptional cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery in a personal and caring environment. His elegant office, located in the Scripps Medical Office Building on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, includes a state-of-the-art certified surgical facility.

Dr. Miller's highly trained Staff is available to assist you with any questions you may have.

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Featured in Sept/Oct. issue of Radiant Life Magazine; MD Magazine; Plastic Surgery Magazine; October issue of San Diego’s Best Doctors and featured in Plastic Surgery Product Magazine - Dr. Miller is also often called upon by media outlets for his expertise and advice, such as Fox News, and KPRZ 1210 AM, among others.

Office

"Most people agree what's on the inside is more important, but the outside can affect how you feel about yourself as well."

- Scott R. Miller, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Our Center is located in beautiful La Jolla in the Scripps Medical Office Building on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla. Our custom designed surgical facility will invite you to relax in the privacy only a retreat such as Miller Cosmetic Surgery Center can provide. When you consider plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgery choose a surgeon who is board certified, a knowledgeable caring staff, and a surgical facility that offers you the privacy you deserve.

Our surgical facility includes two waiting room areas - a main reception/waiting area and private waiting room area for patients on the day of their surgery and for their post-surgical visits. It is this extra attention to detail and care that is a top priority when caring for our patients at the Miller Cosmetic Surgery Center.

Our knowledgeable staff works with great skill so our patients needs are met and every question is answered. Accommodations in the La Jolla area, offer our patients another avenue for a relaxing experience. After your consultation with Dr. Miller, you will sit down with our Patient Coordinator in a private serene environment to discuss all the logistics of scheduling your surgery and the details of your surgical fees.

Our facility invites you to relax with our warm toned interior and beautiful lighting and art work. Upon your consultation with Dr. Miller you will get an exclusive tour of our facility and all the amenities we provide at Miller Cosmetic Surgery Center.

Our Center features individual private exam rooms in which Dr. Miller will meet with you at your pre-operative and post-operative appointments.

Meet Our Staff
Betsi, Practice Coordinator
Gina, Patient Care Consultant & Coordinator
Nicole, Front Office Coordinator
Teresa, Surgical Technician
Tracy, RN

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Articles

Testimonials


Testi "Betsi, thank you for your responsive handling of all matters regarding my cosmetic surgery this year. You help to instill confidence in patients during all aspects of the cosmetic surgery experience."


Testi "Gina, thank you again for your expertise with the questions I had. You made my visit to Dr. Miller's a relaxing experience."


Testi "Nicole, Thank you for the patience and warmth everytime I call or come to the office. You keep Dr. Miller's practice calm and personal."


Testi "Teresa, your professionalism and care were greatly appreciated. Thank you."


Testi "Tracy, you put my mind at ease before surgery, thank you for your kind approach."


Testi "Dr. Miller and his staff are very personable, they never treated me as 'just another patient'. They always take their time with me whether it is during an office visit or answering simple questions over the phone.

Dr. Miller takes the time to find out what results his patients want, and is dedicated to their happiness."
P.M.


Testi "Dear Dr. Miller and Staff,

Thank you for all your support and advice. It has been a very positive experience. You have a wonderful Staff. Thank you."
K.S.


Testi "Doctor Miller,

I'd like to take a moment to say thank you very much for my initial consultation, for explaining in full detail the procedure of the surgery, as well as answering any and all questions that i had.

Along with my reference from a friend, you have made me very comfortable and confident in having you perform my surgery. Thank you again.

P.S. Whitney was just awesome! She too was very helpful and extremely down to earth."
H.B.


Testi "Dear Dr. Miller,

Thank you so very much for your delightful personality and professional work. I look forward to further assistance from your talent and work."
G.M.



Qualifications

Dr. Miller is devoted to providing exceptional cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery in a personal and caring environment. His elegant office, located in the Scripps Medical Office Building on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, includes a state-of-the-art certified surgical facility. Dr. Miller's highly trained Staff is available to assist you with any questions you may have.

Dr. Scott R. Miller is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery which demands that its surgeons meet or exceed rigorous standards in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He has years of experience and has completed a prestigious aesthetic cosmetic plastic surgery fellowship with a world-renowned plastic surgeon. He frequently teaches courses on plastic surgery, instructing surgeons in endoscopic (minimal scar) techniques and advanced concepts in facial rejuvenation and enhancement. His expertise includes endoscopic and laser facial rejuvenation, nose reshaping, breast surgery, liposculpture, tummy tucks, structural fat grafting, personalized skin care and more.

Dr. Miller is an attending surgeon at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, Voluntary Clinical Instructor of Plastic Surgery at the University of California, San Diego and the author of numerous articles. He is the author of the chapter on facelift advances in a plastic surgery textbook. Dr. Miller is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the California Society of Plastic Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is involved in the Interface International Surgery Program, operating on children with disfiguring birth defects.


Education

1983-87 - B.S., University of California, Irvine Biological Sciences
1985 - Cambridge University, England Political Science
1987-91 - M.D., University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine
1991-95 - Internship/General Surgery Residency University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine
1995-97 - Plastic Surgery Residency University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine
1996 - Post-graduate Fellowship, Aesthetic Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Bruce F. Connell Plastic Surgery Clinic, Orange County, California


Academic Appointment

1997-Present - Clinical Instructor, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine


Board Certifications

2000 American Board of Plastic Surgery, Board Certified, 09/09/2000


Medical Licensure

1992 State of California G076289, EXP 02/28/01
2000-97 State of Nevada 8594, EXP 6/30/01


Organizations

Member, California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
San Diego International Plastic Surgery Society
Scripps Quality Council (2000)
SDCMS, Bioethics Committee (2000)
CMA, AMA


Honors

1991 The J. Gordon Hatfield Award for Excellence in Surgery
1991 Orange County Medical Association Auxiliary Research Award
1986-91 Awarded over $34,000 in research grants
1990 American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress-Student Representative
1990-91 California Medical Association - Representative to Advisory Panels of General and Plastic Surgery
1987 Excellence in Research Award, UCI School of Biological Sciences
1986-87 Dean's Award for Research
1986-87 Presidential Research Fellowship
1987 Pacific Coast Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Award
1983-1987 UCI Varsity NCAA Tennis Team


Course Faculty

1998 Mission Ambulatory Surgery Center-Q&M Committee
1998-99 Aesthetic Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, La Jolla, CA (live surgery)
1998 Symposium on Aesthetic Surgery, San Francisco, CA (live surgery)
1988 Global Summit on Aesthetic Surgery (ASAPS Meeting) Los Angeles, CA
1995 UCSD Endoscopic Plastic Surgery Course, Newport Beach, CA
1995-2000 UCSD Wound Management Workshop, San Diego, CA


Service to National and International Programs

1990-1991 American Heart Association, Heart at Work Speakers Bureau
1995-2000 INTERFACE International Volunteer Surgical Program
1995-1998 Hospital Physician -Manuscript Review Board Member
1996 Mercy Outreach Surgical Team

Procedures

Breast Procedures

  • Breast Enlargement (Saline and Silicone)
  • Breast Lift (Mini, Modified and Full)
  • Breast Reduction
  • Gynecomastia

Body Procedures

  • Body Jet Lipo
  • Liposuction - Removal
  • Abdominoplasty - Tummy Tuck

Face Procedures

  • Face & Neck Lift
  • Forehead & Eyebrow Lifts
  • Surgery of the Nose
  • Surgery of the Eyelid
  • Facial Contouring

Skin Procedures

  • BOTOX® Cosmetic
  • Restylane
  • Fat Injection
  • TCA Peel
  • Retin A Treatment & Glycolic Acid Treatments
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Skin Cancer Reconstruction
  • Scar Revision