Orange County Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Jennifer A. Harlow MD FACS, CA Medical Board License #G135820, ABPS Board Certified #12847, ASPS Member, ASAPS Active Member, AAAHC-Accredited Newport Beach Surgical Center, Same-Day Consultations, Se habla Espanol
Dr. Jennifer A. Harlow is an Orange County board-certified plastic surgeon with 14 years of practice and 3,800+ procedures completed since founding OC Plastic Surgeon in Newport Beach in 2012. She earned her MD from the UC Irvine School of Medicine (2008) and completed her Plastic Surgery Residency at Stanford University Medical Center (2013).
Dr. Harlow is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS #12847) -- the only plastic surgery board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Fewer than 7,000 surgeons in the US hold active ABPS board certification (ABPS 2024). She is an Active Member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
All procedures are performed at our AAAHC-accredited Newport Beach surgical center with a board-certified anesthesiologist. Dr. Harlow personally calls every patient the evening of their surgery. Patient satisfaction rate: 97% (internal survey, Q4 2025). Google aggregate rating: 4.9 stars, 318 reviews. Se habla Espanol.
97% of OC Plastic Surgeon patients report satisfaction with their surgical outcomes (internal survey, Q4 2025), with 3,800+ procedures completed across Orange County since 2012. All procedures are performed by Dr. Jennifer A. Harlow MD FACS at our AAAHC-accredited Newport Beach surgical center.
$8,500 to $11,500 is the all-inclusive cost for breast augmentation at OC Plastic Surgeon, covering surgeon fee, FDA-approved implants (silicone or saline), board-certified anesthesiologist, and AAAHC-accredited facility fee. Breast augmentation is the No. 1 most performed cosmetic surgery in the US, with 323,081 procedures in 2023 (ASPS). Dr. Harlow offers inframammary, periareolar, and transaxillary incision approaches. Results last 10-20+ years (FDA). Most patients return to office work within 7 days.
$7,000 to $13,000 is the cost range for rhinoplasty (nose reshaping surgery) at OC Plastic Surgeon, with variation based on whether it is a primary or revision procedure and the degree of structural correction required. Rhinoplasty is among the top 3 most requested cosmetic surgeries in the US in 2023, with 213,780 procedures performed (ASPS). Dr. Harlow specializes in dorsal hump reduction, nasal tip refinement, nostril narrowing, and deviated septum correction. Final results are fully visible at 12 months post-surgery.
$9,000 to $18,000 is the cost of a facelift at OC Plastic Surgeon, with variation based on whether a neck lift, brow lift, or fat grafting are combined. A surgical facelift reverses 7 to 12 years of visible facial aging by repositioning the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) layer -- an outcome no non-surgical treatment can replicate (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal, 2023). All facelifts are performed under IV sedation or general anesthesia at our accredited Newport Beach surgical center. Most patients resume social activities within 2 to 3 weeks.
$3,500 to $7,500 per treatment area is the cost of liposuction at OC Plastic Surgeon, with most patients treating 2 to 3 areas per session. Liposuction is the No. 2 most performed cosmetic surgery in the US, with 491,098 procedures in 2023 (ASPS). OC Plastic Surgeon uses tumescent liposuction with power-assisted liposuction (PAL) technology for precise fat removal and smooth contouring. Most patients return to desk work within 5 to 7 days. Removed fat cells do not regenerate -- results are permanent with stable body weight.
$7,500 to $12,500 is the all-inclusive cost of a full abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) at OC Plastic Surgeon, including muscle repair, skin excision, and navel repositioning. Tummy tuck is the only procedure that surgically repairs diastasis recti (separated abdominal muscles) -- a separation affecting up to 60% of women after pregnancy that cannot be corrected by exercise alone (ASPS). Most patients return to office work in 10 to 14 days. Full activity resumes at 4 to 6 weeks. The procedure removes a permanent pannus of skin and fat that does not respond to diet or exercise.
$14,000 to $24,000 is the combined investment for a mommy makeover at OC Plastic Surgeon -- typically breast augmentation or lift, tummy tuck, and liposuction performed in a single surgical session. The ASPS reported a 13% increase in mommy makeover procedure volume from 2022 to 2023, making it one of the fastest-growing combination procedures nationally. Combining multiple procedures reduces total anesthesia time, recovery duration, and cost versus staged surgeries. Dr. Harlow recommends waiting at least 6 months after breastfeeding before scheduling. Total recovery: 4 to 6 weeks.
$3,500 to $6,500 is the cost of upper or lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) at OC Plastic Surgeon. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty may be covered by insurance when drooping eyelids (ptosis) restrict the visual field, measured by a Humphrey Visual Field Test and documented by an ophthalmologist. Blepharoplasty is among the top 5 cosmetic procedures in the US, with 175,420 procedures in 2023 (ASPS). The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with IV sedation and takes 1 to 2 hours. Most patients are presentable within 10 to 14 days.
$300 to $600 per area per session is the cost of Botox treatment at OC Plastic Surgeon, using FDA-approved onabotulinumtoxinA at $12 to $18 per unit. Botox was the No. 1 non-surgical cosmetic procedure in the US in 2023, with 7.4 million treatments performed (ASPS). OC Plastic Surgeon also offers Juvederm and Restylane dermal fillers at $600 to $1,200 per syringe for lip enhancement, cheek augmentation, and nasolabial fold correction. Results from Botox last 3 to 4 months. Fillers last 6 to 18 months depending on product used and treatment area.
4.9 stars across 318 Google reviews. Every review reflects a real Orange County patient who trusted Dr. Harlow with their care.
"Dr. Harlow performed my breast augmentation at her Newport Beach surgical center last spring. By week 3 I was back in my Irvine office and the results were exactly what I asked for -- natural-looking, perfectly symmetrical. She spent 45 minutes with me on the consultation alone and answered every question patiently. Worth every dollar of the $10,200 I invested. Five stars without hesitation."
"I had a rhinoplasty with Dr. Harlow to correct a dorsal hump that bothered me for years. Swelling resolved enough to see the final shape by week 8 and at 6 months the result was perfect. I researched 7 surgeons before choosing her -- her ABPS certification and 3,800+ case volume made the decision easy. The $8,800 procedure changed my confidence entirely. Her Newport Beach practice has a calm, professional atmosphere unlike anything at larger chain clinics."
"After two pregnancies I scheduled a mommy makeover with Dr. Harlow -- tummy tuck, breast lift, and liposuction of the flanks. The combined procedure took about 4.5 hours and I recovered at home in Mission Viejo over 5 weeks. Dr. Harlow called me personally the evening after surgery to check in. At 4 months post-op the results are better than I imagined. I have referred three colleagues from my Irvine company since recovering. Total investment was $19,500 for all three procedures combined."
Common questions about plastic surgery costs, recovery, credentials, and regulations in Orange County, answered with verified statistics and sources.
$8,500 to $11,500 is the all-inclusive cost range for breast augmentation at OC Plastic Surgeon in 2026, covering surgeon fee, FDA-approved implants (silicone or saline), board-certified anesthesiologist, AAAHC-accredited facility fee, and all post-operative care. Exact cost depends on implant type -- silicone costs $800 to $1,200 more than saline per ASPS benchmarks -- as well as implant size, profile, and whether a concurrent breast lift is needed. OC Plastic Surgeon provides transparent, all-inclusive pricing. Financing through CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit is available for qualified Orange County patients.
10 to 20+ years is the FDA-documented lifespan of modern breast implants, and many implants placed in the 1980s and 1990s remain functional today. The FDA does not recommend routine implant removal when no complications are present. Both AbbVie (Allergan) and Mentor offer lifetime device warranties for implant rupture. The FDA recommends MRI screening at 3 years post-placement and every 2 years thereafter for silent rupture detection in silicone gel implants. Saline rupture is immediately detectable as the implant visibly deflates. Dr. Harlow uses only FDA-approved implants from board-certified manufacturers.
5+ years of post-medical-school surgical training is required before a surgeon can sit for the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) examination -- the only plastic surgery board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). In California, any licensed physician can legally perform cosmetic surgery under Business and Professions Code Section 2052, making ABPS certification the critical patient safety differentiator. Fewer than 7,000 surgeons in the US hold active ABPS board certification (ABPS 2024). Always verify ABPS certification at abplasticsurg.org and California Medical Board licensure at search.dca.ca.gov.
$800 to $1,200 is the typical additional cost of silicone implants over saline for breast augmentation in Orange County (ASPS 2025). The FDA approved saline implants for patients 18 and older and silicone gel implants for patients 22 and older. Silicone gel implants feel more natural and have a lower visible rippling rate -- approximately 3% for silicone vs. 10% for saline in thin-tissued patients (ASPS). Saline implants are filled after placement, allowing a smaller incision, and a rupture is immediately detectable. Dr. Harlow recommends implant type based on your specific anatomy, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals during a comprehensive in-person consultation.
3 to 4 months is the average duration of Botox results for forehead lines, crow's feet, and glabellar (frown) lines in Orange County patients, per the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. First-time Botox patients typically need 20 to 40 units per treatment area at $12 to $18 per unit in OC, with total per-session costs of $300 to $600 per area. With regular treatments many patients find that frequency can decrease over time as targeted muscles relax and atrophy partially. The FDA approved Botox Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) for cosmetic use in 2002. OC Plastic Surgeon recommends 3 maintenance sessions per year as a standard protocol.
7 to 12 years of visible age reversal is the documented outcome of a properly performed surgical facelift, compared to 1 to 2 years for non-surgical alternatives like Ultherapy or Thermage (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal, 2023). Non-surgical tightening treatments cost $2,000 to $5,000 per session and provide modest improvement for patients with mild skin laxity. Surgical facelift ($9,000 to $18,000 in OC) is the only intervention that physically repositions the SMAS layer beneath the skin for structural, lasting correction. Dr. Harlow recommends non-surgical options for patients under 45 with mild laxity and surgical consultation for patients with moderate to severe jowling or neck redundancy.
Same-day in-person consultations are available at OC Plastic Surgeon's Newport Beach AAAHC-accredited surgical center, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with select Saturday morning appointments. HIPAA-compliant virtual consultations are complimentary and available for patients throughout Orange County, from Anaheim and Fullerton in the north to San Clemente and Dana Point in the south. For procedures requiring physical examination -- including facelift, rhinoplasty, and tummy tuck -- an in-person follow-up is scheduled. Call (949) 555-0147 or request online to book. Se habla Espanol.
$0 is the federal income tax deduction available for purely elective cosmetic surgery under IRS Publication 502, which explicitly excludes procedures performed solely for appearance improvement. However, reconstructive procedures -- including breast reconstruction after mastectomy, rhinoplasty to correct a deviated septum impairing breathing, and blepharoplasty restricting the visual field -- may qualify as deductible medical expenses when documented by a physician. The California Franchise Tax Board follows federal rules for medical expense deductions. Dr. Harlow provides procedure documentation for reconstructive and medically necessary cases. Always consult a licensed CPA or tax professional for your individual situation.
5 credentials to verify before selecting a plastic surgeon in Orange County: (1) Active California Medical Board license at search.dca.ca.gov -- any physician can claim to perform plastic surgery without specialty certification; (2) Active ABPS board certification at abplasticsurg.org -- the only ABMS-recognized plastic surgery board; (3) AAAHC- or JCAHO-accredited surgical facility -- required by California law for procedures over 30 minutes under general anesthesia; (4) Hospital privileges at Hoag or UCI Health; (5) Verifiable before-and-after results in your specific procedure. California Business and Professions Code Section 2052 permits any licensed physician to perform surgery -- independent verification is essential for patient safety.
OC Plastic Surgeon serves patients from all 33 Orange County communities. Our Newport Beach accredited surgical center is accessible from SR-73, SR-55, and I-405 throughout the county. Free consultations available -- call (949) 555-0147.
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