Business Details
36 Years
experience
Premier Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica
Teitelbaum Plastic Surgery is a premier practice led by Dr. Steven Teitelbaum, a double board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience in delivering natural-looking aesthetic results. Guided by principles of proportion and restraint, our practice combines surgical excellence with patient advocacy to address breast, body, and facial rejuvenation needs. Dr. Teitelbaums credentials include his role as an Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA, past presidency of leading research organizations, and recognition as one of Newsweeks Top 10 plastic surgeons nationally.We prioritize safety through an accredited, state-of-the-art surgical center staffed by highly skilled professionals. Our approach emphasizes personalized care, transparency, and long-term patient satisfaction, ensuring outcomes that harmonize with each individuals unique anatomy and goals.
Services
Breast Augmentation
Tummy Tuck
Facelift
Rhinoplasty
Liposuction
Breast Revision
Mommy Makeover
Neck Lift
Eyelift
Brow Lift
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified expertise with over 30 years of experience in aesthetic surgery.
- Our practice pioneered the 24-hour recovery breast augmentation technique.
- We prioritize patient safety with an accredited, state-of-the-art surgical facility.
- Our team includes Harvard-trained anesthesiologists and specialized plastic surgery nurses.
- We emphasize personalized, transparent care tailored to individual anatomy and goals.
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care)
What people say
Natural results
Skilled team
Personalized care
Minimal scarring
Rapid recovery
Services
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation enhances volume and shape using implants or fat transfer. Ideal for restoring post-pregnancy volume, correcting asymmetry, or boosting confidence, Dr. Teitelbaums artistic precision ensures natural results. Patients enjoy improved proportions, clothing fit, and long-term satisfaction through customized implant selection and placement.
Tummy Tuck
Tummy tuck surgery removes excess skin and tightens muscles for a sculpted waistline. Targeting post-pregnancy or weight-loss sagging, the procedure restores confidence by addressing laxity and diastasis recti. Dr. Teitelbaums technique balances functional improvement with aesthetic harmony, ensuring results complement hip and torso contours.
Facelift
Facelifts reverse facial aging by lifting sagging tissues and smoothing deep folds. Dr. Teitelbaums approach preserves natural expression while refining jawlines and neck contours. Patients achieve youthful, enduring results through tailored techniques like deep-plane lifts, avoiding over-pulled appearances and emphasizing anatomical harmony.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty refines nasal shape to harmonize with facial features. Dr. Teitelbaum focuses on subtle, balanced changes that enhance proportion without drawing attention. Procedures address humps, tips, or breathing issues, ensuring outcomes appear naturally aligned with each patients unique identity and aesthetics.
Breast Revision
Breast revision corrects complications like capsular contracture, implant malposition, or size dissatisfaction. Dr. Teitelbaum specializes in complex cases, employing advanced techniques to restore symmetry and comfort. His systematic approach categorizes issues for precise solutions, ensuring optimal outcomes even after multiple prior surgeries.
People
Steven Teitelbaum
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Steven Teitelbaum is a double board-certified plastic surgeon and Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in breast and body contouring, publishing extensively and pioneering techniques like the 24-hour recovery method.
Questions
Will I lose nipple sensitivity after breast augmentation?
Temporary sensitivity changes are possible but usually resolve; permanent loss is rare.
Can I breastfeed after breast implants?
Most patients breastfeed successfully, though individual results may vary.
How soon can I resume exercise after a tummy tuck?
Light activity resumes in 2–4 weeks; strenuous exercise after 6 weeks.
Do breast implants increase cancer risk?
No evidence links implants to increased breast cancer risk.
What is the recovery timeline for a facelift?
Swelling subsides in 2–3 weeks; final results emerge over 6–8 weeks.
Are revision surgeries common for breast implants?
Most implants last 10+ years, but revisions may address capsular contracture or size changes.
