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Ranked guide · San Luis Obispo, California

The 6 Best Plastic Surgeons in San Luis Obispo (2026)

The Central Coast runs a small, facially focused surgical market. Within San Luis Obispo, Dr. Hellman's flat 5.0 on Aerovista Place leads an eyelid-and-brow heavy bench alongside Dr. Merrill on Broad Street and Dr. Hosn on Peach, with Dr. Stallman covering Pismo Beach. The full body and breast slate concentrates at Chalekson Plastic Surgery in Templeton, a 155-review practice thirty minutes up Highway 101 in North County. That skew is worth knowing: eyelid work is easy to source locally, larger reconstructive cases often mean Templeton or a drive to a bigger metro. Six listings average 4.85 across 404 reviews. Verify American Board of Plastic Surgery certification before booking.

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

    Justin Hellman, M.D.

    805 Aerovista Pl Ste 109, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

    5.0 (45) · Google
  2. 3

    5 Star Medical Spa - SLO

    11545 El Tigre Ct Suite B2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

    Open Saturdays
    4.8 (32) · Google
  3. 5

    Craig Merrill, M.D.

    3855 Broad St Suite B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

    4.8 (61) · 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.