We’re in a new era of beauty tourism, the kind that’s vetted, board-certified and domestic. As beauty experts, it’s been our pleasure to meet dozens of incredible cosmetic dentists, dermatologists and plastic surgeons across the country who offer transformative results and lead the way in patient satisfaction. We would board a multi-hour flight for these top doctors, and if you’re planning on having a West Coast moment anytime soon, every one of these experts is worth the trip.
Spotlighting LA Experts
Home to Hollywood, it’s no surprise to see that LA is home to some amazing aesthetic experts. These are the top doctors we would pause our shopping sprees and beach trips to see.
Transform Your Smile in Beverly Hills
Victoria Veytsman, DDS
Practice: Cosmetic Dental Studios NYC and Beverly Hills
With luxurious practices in both Manhattan and Beverly Hills, you have your choice of coasts with Victoria Veytsman, DDS. Known for her custom smile transformations, Dr. Veytsman restores and refines your new smile with meticulous detail. The result is a transformative positive change that fits perfectly with your unique facial features, providing a natural-looking rejuvenation. With smiles so intimately connected to self-esteem and confidence, she expertly prioritizes patient comfort and confidence for a top-to-bottom experience that’s worth smiling about.
“I truly love the transformations we get to be a part of with our patients, and the incredible people we get to meet,” says Dr. Veytsman. “An artist at heart, I immensely enjoy the fine detail and design that goes into every unique bespoke smile, and that I get to really hyperfocus on the one thing that I love—smile makeovers. I also love that we have managed to keep our practice very personal and boutique as we have grown.”
Dermatologists That Make the Difference
Gene Rubinstein, MD
Practice: Los Angeles Dermatology and Laser Centre
Staying at the forefront of medical and aesthetic dermatology for over two decades means Gene Rubinstein, MD, has never stopped learning. Between staying on top of the latest medical journals and offering the most in-demand treatments, he maintains three locations in and around Los Angeles (including in Studio City and Simi Valley) and teaches the next generation of dermatologists at UCLA. And thanks to his keen eye, his aesthetic patients also receive his vast medical expertise.
“My practice is about 50-50 medical and cosmetic,” Dr. Rubinstein notes. “The two play off one another, but as a dermatologist, I always look at things from a medical perspective first. It’s not uncommon for a patient to come in for a cosmetic laser treatment, and during the procedure, we find, diagnose and remove a melanoma.”
Ava Shamban, MD
Practice: Ava, MD of Santa Monica and Beverly Hills
Leading the way in naturally restored aesthetics, Ava Shamban, MD, offers each patient a truly personalized approach, designed to confirm the beauty in each of us. From the elegant and luxurious offices in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, Dr. Shamban provides over 20 different in-office lasers alongside a full suite of aesthetic and medical services that enhance and rejuvenate for a natural look.
“I like to practice what I call ‘responsible aesthetics,'” explains Dr. Shamban. “We begin with the epidermis and end with the structural elements of the face. People should look natural and rested, but still maintain individuality.”
LA Plastic Surgeons Worth the Trip
Kimberly Lee, MD
Practice: Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgery Center
As a top facial plastic surgeon, Kimberly Lee, MD, has advanced cosmetic and reconstructive expertise cultivated through years of fellowship, training and practice. From non-surgical enhancements and aesthetic treatments that stand up to her scrutiny and research to cutting-edge surgical solutions, Dr. Lee is constantly investigating the next big thing in her field.
“We offer the latest, most advanced treatments, including minimally invasive and noninvasive procedures,” says Dr. Lee. “Before we offer any new treatment or service, we do our research to make sure any issues are resolved and that it’s safe for our patients. We also try almost everything out on ourselves first! My field is constantly evolving, and we are able to provide advanced, cutting-edge treatments to enhance the appearance.”
Sanjay Grover, MD
Practice: Grover Aesthetics
With a state-of-the-art surgery center in Newport Beach, Sanjay Grover, MD, uses his keen artistic eye to offer individualized aesthetic surgery of the face, nose, breast and body. Stanford-trained and routinely honored as a top doctor in Orange County and nationally-renowned for his surgical skill, Dr. Grover provides patients a truly one-stop shop for their aesthetic needs. From revision rhinoplasty to breast augmentation to skin care, his patients have it all.
“Patients are extremely happy to find a plastic surgeon who is well-trained and comfortable addressing all of their needs in one place,” he says. “And for my part, I enjoy helping patients achieve their dreams.”
Lily Lee, MD
Practice: Lily Lee, MD of Pasadena
Offering the latest in nonsurgical aesthetic treatments alongside a full suite of face and body procedures, Lily Lee, MD, expertly blends art and science for the best, most natural-looking results. At the same time, her warm approach to patient care establishes a commitment to meeting goals and creating real relationships that have the power to shape self-esteem and confidence.
“One of our biggest differentiators is how we go out of our way to make our patients feel like they are part of a larger family,” says Dr. Lee. “We take great pride in the results we provide and in the confidence boosts we help give our patients. The gratitude we get in return is the very best part of what we do.”
George Sanders, MD
Practice: George H. Sanders, MD
Based in sunny Encino, CA, George Sanders, MD, blends the newest and greatest in aesthetic technology with the expert eye of an artist, delivering results that provide a natural enhancement. Offering a truly diverse range of facelift techniques not only sets his practice apart but also ensures the perfectly tailored fit to any patient, no matter their age.
“If the patient has a problem that is going to respond well to a facelift, I don’t think that there is a minimum age. In the same way, I don’t believe that there is a maximum age, assuming the patient is in good health and has realistic expectations. I had a patient several years ago who was 100 years old when she underwent a facelift. She was thrilled with the results and went back to chopping wood afterward!”
