Cosmetic plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.I.C.S., has been named one of the top plastic surgeons in the world by Town and Country Magazine and routinely appears on the “Best Doctors in America” lists. Dr. Ellenbogen has dedicated his career to restoring patients’ self-esteem. Dr. Ellenbogen’s peers consider him an innovator in the fields of rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty, and he is often referred to as the “father of fat grafting”. Dr. Ellenbogen is responsible for major medical breakthroughs such as the use of liposuction stem cell therapy in facial rejuvenation. Dr. Ellenbogen is also a highly respected lecturer and author and has written multiple articles about cosmetic plastic surgery, including a 2003 piece that won the “Best Rhinoplasty Article” award from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Ellenbogen’s clients include celebrities, politicians, and other leaders of industry seeking to enhance their self esteem and public image. His reputation for surgical excellence combined with his honesty, professionalism, and discretion make him an ideal choice for high profile clients.

Dr. Richard Ellenbogen is among the world’s most prominent cosmetic plastic surgeons. In addition to winning numerous cosmetic plastic surgery awards, Dr. Ellenbogen has been featured as a medical expert in leading publications such asTime, Newsweek, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, and the Los Angeles Times. He is also the only cosmetic plastic surgeon to date that has ever been featured in National Geographic. Dr. Ellenbogen is also a familiar face on many nationally and internationally syndicated programs, including the Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Phil, Inside Edition, and various news programs on FOX News, ABC, and CBS.

Dr. Richard Ellenbogen operates his prestigious private practice in Southern California called the Beverly Hills Body Institute. While the Institute focuses primarily on cosmetic surgery procedures, Dr. Ellenbogen donates his free time and exemplary medical skill to performing pro bono reconstructive surgery on disadvantaged patients through the Project Happy Face Organization. Dr. Ellenbogen is proud to be a part of an organization that is dedicated to treating both children and adults with cosmetic deformities such as a cleft palate who are unable to afford the procedures on their own.

Dr. Richard Ellenbogen currently lives and practices medicine in Southern California.