Business Details
31 Years
experience
Premier Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica
Steven Teitelbaum, MD is a globally recognized leader in aesthetic plastic surgery, combining artistic vision with surgical precision to deliver natural, transformative results. As an Associate Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at UCLA and former President of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Teitelbaum brings decades of academic and clinical expertise to every procedure. His practice prioritizes patient safety, individualized care, and innovative techniques, supported by a team of highly trained professionals and a state-of-the-art, AAAHC-certified operating facility.With a focus on proportion, harmony, and long-term satisfaction, the practice addresses diverse needsfrom breast augmentation and body contouring to facial rejuvenationwhile maintaining a commitment to transparency, ethical standards, and patient education. Dr. Teitelbaums work has been featured in leading medical journals and media outlets, cementing his reputation as a trusted authority in aesthetic surgery.
Services
Breast Augmentation
Facelift
Tummy Tuck
Rhinoplasty
Liposuction
Breast Lift
Brow Lift
Neck Lift
Eyelift
Mommy Makeover
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of specialized expertise in aesthetic plastic surgery.
- Our team prioritizes patient safety with a state-of-the-art, accredited operating room.
- We provide personalized consultations and 3D imaging for precise surgical planning.
- Our practice is led by a UCLA-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon with global recognition.
- We ensure compassionate, long-term follow-up care for every patient.
Associations and certifications
- AAAHC
What people say
Natural, beautiful results
Exceptional, personalized care
Highly skilled and attentive
Smooth, painless recovery
Life-changing outcomes
Services
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation enhances volume and symmetry using implants or fat transfer, tailored to individual anatomy and goals. Dr. Teitelbaum prioritizes natural contours and proportionality, ensuring results align with the patients lifestyle. His expertise in implant selection and placement minimizes complications while maximizing aesthetic harmony, making it a popular choice for those seeking confidence-boosting transformations.
Facelift
Facelifts address sagging skin and wrinkles to restore a youthful, refreshed appearance. Dr. Teitelbaum customizes techniques to preserve natural facial expressions while tightening underlying tissues and removing excess skin. His approach emphasizes subtle, long-lasting results that enhance individual features without an overdone look, ideal for patients seeking to reverse aging signs.
Tummy Tuck
Tummy tucks remove excess skin and tighten muscles for a flatter, more toned abdomen. Dr. Teitelbaum specializes in advanced techniques to address post-pregnancy or weight-loss changes, combining liposuction for optimal contouring. Patients benefit from improved core strength and confidence, with scars strategically placed for minimal visibility.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty refines nasal shape to achieve facial harmony while preserving or improving function. Dr. Teitelbaum employs precise, individualized planning to balance proportions and address breathing issues. His artistic eye ensures results that enhance natural beauty without appearing surgically altered, appealing to patients seeking subtle yet impactful changes.
Liposuction
Liposuction targets stubborn fat deposits to sculpt a more defined physique. Dr. Teitelbaum uses advanced techniques like SmartLipo for precision and skin tightening, focusing on areas like the abdomen, thighs, and arms. Ideal for patients near their ideal weight, this procedure offers lasting results when combined with healthy lifestyle habits.
People
Steven Teitelbaum
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Steven Teitelbaum is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience, specializing in aesthetic procedures. He serves as an Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA and has authored numerous publications in leading journals.
Vicki Koplow
Patient Coordinator
Vicki Koplow manages patient consultations and surgical scheduling, ensuring a seamless experience for local and international clients. Her expertise in coordinating care contributes to the practices high patient satisfaction rates.
Questions
What sets Dr. Teitelbaum apart from other plastic surgeons?
Dr. Teitelbaum combines artistic precision with decades of academic and clinical expertise, prioritizing natural results and patient safety in a state-of-the-art facility.
Does the practice offer virtual consultations?
Yes, virtual consultations are available for out-of-town patients, followed by an in-person evaluation before surgery.
What is the recovery process like?
Recovery varies by procedure but emphasizes minimal pain and rapid return to daily activities, supported by personalized post-op care.
Are financing options available?
Yes, financing is offered through third-party providers to make procedures more accessible.
How does the practice ensure patient safety?
Safety is prioritized with an AAAHC-certified OR, experienced anesthesiologists, and rigorous pre- and post-operative protocols.
Reviews (6)
Emily Young
May 07, 2022
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I love Dr. Teitelbaum's office. He has a stellar crew. Dr. Teitelbaum himself is darling and an exceptional breast surgeon. April Stocker PA was very personable, adeptly skilled, and readily available every time I reached out. Every appointment with her has been right on time. I look forward to my check-ins with her.
Vicki Koplow
Dec 07, 2021
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I had a facelift with upper and lower eyelids done four weeks ago by Dr. Teitelbaum. I must say the entire experience was exceptional from start to finish. The support from his nursing staff was so helpful and comforting. They were always available for questions. Dr. Moorman the anesthesiologist did such an amazing job. I was awake and I was ready to be discharged out of recovery in 40 minutes. My result looks so natural I am thrilled with the way it looks!
Who says you can't go back in time! Recovery went so smoothly very little discomfort, I only took three pain pills. I truly did not need more. I was merely the canvas for Dr. Teitelbaum's fine surgical skills and aesthetic artistry.
Who says you can't go back in time! Recovery went so smoothly very little discomfort, I only took three pain pills. I truly did not need more. I was merely the canvas for Dr. Teitelbaum's fine surgical skills and aesthetic artistry.
Amanda Coletto
Aug 23, 2021
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Dr. Teitelbaum is the BEST surgeon you will ever have the pleasure of meeting. I was 17 and struggling with having a severe deformity in my breasts. I was incredibly insecure from years of being bullied for my deformity. I went to see one surgeon before Dr. T, he looked at me and told me I had the worst breast's he's ever seen and that I am not fixable. I was devastated, somehow I was giving the opportunity to meet with Dr. T and he made me feel so confident and comfortable with who I was before he even operated.
He changed my life in two surgeries when other surgeons said to do it in 4 or 6 etc. Dr. T and his team are truly amazing, they are the kindest and most endearing people you will ever meet. It's been 4 years and I just got married, to this day I am still in contact with Dr. T and his team showing them pictures of me in my dress and thanking them for all their hard work (trust me it wasn't easy work). I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for Dr. T and his wonderful team.
He changed my life in two surgeries when other surgeons said to do it in 4 or 6 etc. Dr. T and his team are truly amazing, they are the kindest and most endearing people you will ever meet. It's been 4 years and I just got married, to this day I am still in contact with Dr. T and his team showing them pictures of me in my dress and thanking them for all their hard work (trust me it wasn't easy work). I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for Dr. T and his wonderful team.
Joe Gillan
Aug 11, 2021
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My wife contracted a massive life threatening infection after after surgery with this doctor. He mocked her and took absolutely zero responsibility
Roya Ghafouri
Nov 23, 2018
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Dr. Teitelbaum is a master at his skill. I had several consultations with other surgeons and immediately I knew he was the perfect surgeon for me. His bedside manner, knowledge and experience gave me all the confidence I needed that I was in the best hands. As a surgeon myself I was incredibly impressed by the seamless process of the entire surgery including my excellent post surgical results. I am one year out from my surgery and my results are outstanding thanks to the masterful work of Dr. Teitelbaum.
Susan Avallon
May 30, 2018
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Breast augmentation all the way back in 2004, and I could not be happier with it. Dr. Teitelbaum's work looks beautiful and natural. The whole staff was both approachable and professional. Most amazingly, I had almost no pain (still not sure how he accomplished that!) This was a totally positive experience all around.
