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Plastic surgery in Santa Cruz
6 practices ranked by real Google ratings, local procedure costs, and the questions worth asking before you book.
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Two medical campuses hold nearly all of Santa Cruz County's surgical bench: the Research Park Drive building in Soquel lists four tracked surgeons, including Dr. Scott Imahara's five-star book of 88 reviews and Dr. Suzanne Kerley's broad facial and breast practice, while the Chanticleer Avenue offices near Dominican Hospital add Dr. Matthew Hansman and Dr. Kathleen Hertzer. Review depth is modest at 404 total but the ratings run high, with five perfect five-star books among seven surgeons. Breast work has the widest coverage at three surgeons; several tracked profiles list no public procedure menu, so consults do the sorting. Verify American Board of Plastic Surgery certification and an accredited operating facility.
Across the 6 practices we track in Santa Cruz, the widest procedure coverage is breast lift (4 surgeons), blepharoplasty (3 surgeons), and breast augmentation (3 surgeons), which typically runs $7,000–$14,000 locally. Together they hold 404 Google reviews at an average of 5.0 stars.
Considering something non-surgical first? Compare the two sides on our CoolSculpting versus liposuction and Morpheus8 versus facelift guides, or browse med spas in Santa Cruz.
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Plastic surgeons in Santa Cruz
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Procedures in Santa Cruz
Surgical procedures in Santa Cruz
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Blepharoplasty
Typical cost $3,200–$7,500Learn more → -
Rhinoplasty
Typical cost $7,000–$16,000Learn more → -
Breast Augmentation
Typical cost $6,500–$13,000Learn more → -
Liposuction
Typical cost $3,500–$11,000Learn more → -
Tummy Tuck
Typical cost $8,000–$16,000Learn more → -
Facelift
Typical cost $12,000–$30,000Learn more → -
Breast Lift
Typical cost $7,000–$14,000Learn more → -
Breast Reduction
Typical cost $8,000–$15,000Learn more → -
Mommy Makeover
Typical cost $15,000–$30,000Learn more → -
Otoplasty
Typical cost $3,500–$8,000Learn more → -
Neck Lift
Typical cost $8,000–$16,000Learn more → -
Gynecomastia Surgery
Typical cost $4,500–$10,000Learn more → -
Arm Lift
Typical cost $5,000–$10,000Learn more → -
Thigh Lift
Typical cost $6,000–$12,000Learn more → -
Earlobe Repair
Typical cost $400–$1,200Learn more → -
Panniculectomy
Typical cost $8,000–$18,000Learn more →
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CoolSculpting vs. Liposuction: An Honest Comparison
Freezing fat versus surgically removing it. What each actually does to your body, the real cost math when you stack multiple cycles, the complication nobody mentions, and how to tell which one your anatomy needs.
Morpheus8 vs. Facelift: What a Device Can and Cannot Do
The comparison that saves people thousands. Morpheus8 improves skin quality. A facelift repositions anatomy. Here is how to tell which problem you actually have before you spend money on the wrong one.
Thread Lift vs. Facelift: The Honest Cost of Waiting
PDO threads are real, modest, and temporary. A facelift is permanent and expensive. Run the ten-year math, understand the complications nobody warns you about, and find out which one your face actually needs.
Under-Eye Filler vs. Eyelid Surgery: Which One Your Anatomy Needs
Filler fills hollows. Surgery removes fat pads and loose skin. Choose wrong and you make the problem worse. Here is the self-assessment that tells you which one you are, and the safety facts about tear trough filler.
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Plastic surgery in Santa Cruz, answered
How many plastic surgery practices are there in Santa Cruz?
We track 6 practices in Santa Cruz, California, each with a public Google rating and at least 25 reviews. Scott Imahara, M.D. FACS currently holds the highest rating-weighted score. Listings are editorial and never paid.
What should I check before booking a consultation in Santa Cruz?
Three things, in this order. Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, or Royal College certification (FRCSC) in Canada. Whether the operating facility is accredited, or the surgeon holds hospital privileges for your exact procedure. And how many of that specific operation the surgeon performs each year. A reputable practice answers all three without hesitation.
Which procedures do Santa Cruz surgeons perform?
Across the practices we track in Santa Cruz, the procedures with local coverage are Blepharoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Facelift, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Mommy Makeover, Otoplasty, Neck Lift, Gynecomastia Surgery, Arm Lift, Thigh Lift, Earlobe Repair, Panniculectomy. Each links to local cost ranges and the surgeons who perform it.
Is a med spa the same as a plastic surgery practice?
No. Med spas deliver non-surgical treatments such as injectables, lasers and skin therapies, usually under a supervising physician. Plastic surgery practices are led by surgeons who operate. Some concerns can be addressed either way, and the honest answer depends on your anatomy. If you are weighing the two, our comparison guides cover exactly that decision.
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