Practice, Brent Moelleken MD, FACS
601 E Arrellaga St
#103
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
United States
28
Questions Answered
23
Years of Membership
About Brent Moelleken, MD, FACS
Introduction
Dr. Moelleken specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, and is known for the superficial cheeklift operation, a surgery to rejuvenate the lower eye and cheek area. Surgery should be individualized and tailored for each patient, with attention to "covering tracks" and establishing a natural appearance.
Professional Background
Dr. Moelleken has innovated various procedures including LiveFill®, autologous fat-fascial grafts; the USIC® & LUSIC® cheeklifts, short incision cheeklifts; the 360 Facelift®, a comprehensive natural appearing facelift procedure; and the Hybrid Tummy Tuck®, a short incision tummy tuck for fit moms. He believes in publishing the results of his innovations in peer-reviewed journals. Results of Dr. Moelleken’s studies have been published in books, articles and the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal; have been presented at various international meetings.
He has been selected by Marquis’ Who’s Who in America’s Top Plastic Surgeons in Los Angeles, LA Magazine’s “Top Doctors in Los Angeles”, and is on numerous Top Doctors Lists including Vogue Magazine’s.
He has been selected by Marquis’ Who’s Who in America’s Top Plastic Surgeons in Los Angeles, LA Magazine’s “Top Doctors in Los Angeles”, and is on numerous Top Doctors Lists including Vogue Magazine’s.
Education & Training
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
General Surgery Internship, University of California, San Francisco 1985 – 1986
General Surgery Residency, University of California, San Francisco 1985 – 1992
General Surgery Chief Resident, University of California, San Francisco 1991 – 1992
Plastic Surgery Research Fellowship, University of California, San Francisco (Dr. Stephen J Mathes), and the Fetal Treatment Center (Dr. Thomas K Hunt, Dr. Michael R. Harrison) 1988 – 1990
Plastic Surgery Fellowship, University of California, San Francisco 1992-1994
Plastic Surgery Chief Resident, University of California, San Francisco 1993-1994
Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship, University of California, Los Angeles 1994-1995
Private Practice, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beverly Hills, California 1995-present
General Surgery Internship, University of California, San Francisco 1985 – 1986
General Surgery Residency, University of California, San Francisco 1985 – 1992
General Surgery Chief Resident, University of California, San Francisco 1991 – 1992
Plastic Surgery Research Fellowship, University of California, San Francisco (Dr. Stephen J Mathes), and the Fetal Treatment Center (Dr. Thomas K Hunt, Dr. Michael R. Harrison) 1988 – 1990
Plastic Surgery Fellowship, University of California, San Francisco 1992-1994
Plastic Surgery Chief Resident, University of California, San Francisco 1993-1994
Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship, University of California, Los Angeles 1994-1995
Private Practice, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beverly Hills, California 1995-present
Locations
Moelleken Plastic Surgery
120 S Spalding Dr
#110
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
United States
Questions Answered
Asked 2015-02-21
I had Vaser lipo of my inner, outer thighs and knees. My legs, and knees are slightly smaller but still have no shape to them (like tree trunks). I am contemplating another round of lipo with a different doctor who says he can lipo the same area as well as my calves, ankles and the front of thighs…
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Brent Moelleken, MD, FACS
Answered: 2016-10-17
Liposuction and liposculpture works best for problem areas. When you start restructuring the body, the dangers of loose skin and superficial skin irregularities increase.
It never hurts to have a few consultations with reputable plastic surgeons to weigh in as well and get a consensus. However, if the first plan did not produce the results you wanted, make sure the second plan is not the same as the first!
Asked 2016-09-24
I've read a few comments here, and several others on the net. So far, everything is vague as not much info is available. What, if any, would you recommend to be effective?
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Brent Moelleken, MD, FACS
Answered: 2016-10-17
Laser hair removal is long lasting and effective, but usually does require several treatments. Hair type, skin type and medical history of the patient all weigh in on the effectiveness of the treatment.
Asked 2016-07-11
I have been reading about Mastopexy and abdominoplasty. I'm getting mixed reviews from doctors. Critics remark that one involves removing tissue so breasts may be smaller (like I care) and the other will leave me with a larger scar and potentially MORE issues than what I am dealing with on my…
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Brent Moelleken, MD, FACS
Answered: 2016-10-17
It sounds as if you may benefit greatly from breast and abdominal surgery! Insurance does not pay for such corrections, even though the problems may be quite impactful on the patient's life, and considers them to be cosmetic.
Asked 2016-09-23
I am 6 weeks post-op from an upper bleph and brow lift. One eye/brow has healed perfectly; the other eye has a higher lash to crease incision and the brow has not "dropped" so there is visible asymmetry. My surgeon tells me to be patient, that healing time can be 3 to 6 to 12 months. Some people…
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Brent Moelleken, MD, FACS
Answered: 2016-10-17
Your surgeon is correct; healing does take a long time. Imperfections that may seem as though they will never go away actually do mellow with time. 6 months on is usually when a revision can be considered.
One of the most common request for revisions is asymmetry of the eyes or the brows. Yet every patient is asymmetric, so it is important to have your prospective surgeon point out the asymmetries preoperatively, and predict which can be addressed and which can't. The same goes for cheek projection, brow position relative to the orbital bone, mandibular appearance. It is surprising how many people assume they are completely symmetrical when in face none of us are.
Additional Information
Gender
Male
Board Certifications
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
Society Memberships
Society Memberships
The Aesthetic Society
American Academy for the Advancement of the Sciences (AAAS)
American Medical Association (AMA)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
California Medical Association (CMA)
California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS)
Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Los Angeles County Medical Association (LACMA)
Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons (LASPS)
Los Angeles Surgical Society
Santa Barbara County Medical Society
The Aesthetic Society
Wound Healing Society, Founding Member
American Academy for the Advancement of the Sciences (AAAS)
American Medical Association (AMA)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
California Medical Association (CMA)
California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS)
Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Los Angeles County Medical Association (LACMA)
Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons (LASPS)
Los Angeles Surgical Society
Santa Barbara County Medical Society
The Aesthetic Society
Wound Healing Society, Founding Member
Hospital Affiliation(s)
Hospital Affiliation(s)
UCLA Medical Center, Attending Surgeon
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Attending Surgeon
West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital (UCLA)
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Attending Surgeon
West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital (UCLA)
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1851472534
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