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Ranked guide · San Francisco, California

The 17 Best Plastic Surgeons in San Francisco (2026)

San Francisco's surgical practices concentrate along the Sutter Street medical corridor in Pacific Heights, the traditional home of the city's plastic surgery. Seventeen practices clear our rating bar, with facial work and body contouring both represented. Bay Area pricing sits at the top of the national range, matching the credentials and the cost of operating here. Practices below show their real Google rating and review volume. American Board of Plastic Surgery certification, hospital privileges, and an accredited operating facility remain the three verifications worth making regardless of how established a practice appears.

How we ranked these: by public Google rating weighted by review volume (a Bayesian average), as of 2026. This list is editorial and not influenced by payment. Always confirm current credentials, availability, and pricing directly with each practice.
  1. 1

    Dr. Guy R. Engelmann, MD

    909 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109

    5.0 (230) · Google
  2. 4

    Karen M. Horton, MD

    2100 Webster St Unit 520, San Francisco, CA 94115

    4.9 (127) · Google

Photos from each practice's Google Business Profile.

How to vet a plastic surgeon

Three checks before any consultation deposit: certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (in Canada, Royal College certification, FRCSC), surgery performed in an accredited facility, and a direct answer to "how many of my exact procedure do you perform each year?" A reputable surgeon welcomes all three questions. Be cautious with heavy discounting and package deals: surgery is the wrong purchase to optimize on price.