Rather than having their plastic surgery done in Los Angeles or Beverly Hills, more and more patients are choosing outstanding surgical expertise, accented by a relaxing recovery in paradise.  Montecito Plastic Surgery in Santa Barbara is exactly that: an exceptional plastic surgery experience unmatched in the Los Angeles area, discreetly positioned on the beautiful Santa Barbara coast, with the convenience of being only an hour or two from home.

Dr. Lowenstein has chosen Santa Barbara as the home for Montecito Plastic Surgery because it offers the best of all worlds - legendary California beauty in a peaceful atmosphere, highlighted by unsurpassed luxury for our patients and their families to enjoy. Dr. Lowenstein has a national reputation for outstanding plastic surgery education and patient care. Despite being courted by some of the most highly regarded plastic surgery institutions in the country, Dr. Lowenstein's choice of Santa Barbara has afforded him the ability to create an aesthetic surgical experience like no other.

"I felt the highly touted plastic surgery experience of Beverly Hills and Manhattan was not as personalized as what I wanted to offer. My practice has always emphasized the importance of the individual patient’s experience. Here in Santa Barbara, I can provide a fantastic pre- and post-operative experience with personalized service in an outstanding resort atmosphere. I enjoy my reputation for one-on-one education of the patient and their family, as well as the results from my work. My goal is for my patients to be delighted with their surgeries." -Dr. Lowenstein

Having your cosmetic plastic surgery procedure done in Santa Barbara offers many advantages – not only do you receive the individualized care and expertise of Dr. Lowenstein and his staff, but also the ability to enjoy a peaceful recovery in a variety of outstanding environments. Following surgery in our state-of-the-art operating suite, the unique environment of Montecito allows quick access to the Biltmore Four Seasons Resort or the Montecito Inn, where patients may enjoy personal care nursing to assist in their recovery. The same services can also be arranged with the more affordable options of the Fess Parker Resort and other beautiful accommodations. Patients may alternatively recover at the outstanding Bacara Resort - renowned for its luxurious environment, spa and fantastic golf course. These facilities allow Dr. Lowenstein to enjoy "house calls" to check on his patients and their families. Friends and loved ones also have access to all of the wonderful food, entertainment, and luxurious fun that Santa Barbara offers.

Our patients also enjoy our highly discreet location, which allows rest and respite from any unwanted attention they may be subjected to in the Los Angeles area, while proximity to their home in L.A. allows patients to have continued access to Dr. Lowenstein's personalized care long after their surgery is complete. "I love to see my patients and I always ask them to stop in whenever they return to town. Seeing them happy long after surgery is one of the best rewards that my profession affords me." -Dr. Lowenstein

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Dr. Lowenstein's goal is to achieve a natural, non-operated look, which he sees as a contrast to plastic surgery "cultures" of the flashy environments of Manhattan or Beverly Hills. "My aesthetic training was at Lenox Hill Hospital on Park Avenue in New York, where patients are more likely to show off their plastic surgery. While I'm always sensitive to the patient's wishes, my preferred style is a beautiful, elegant look. I enjoy the operative nuances that allow me to create a youthful enhancement while maintaining a natural appearance. That's my emphasis here in Santa Barbara and that is why patients seek me out." -Dr. Lowenstein

Montecito Plastic Surgery is a lovely contrast to the quantity-oriented facilities found in so many metropolitan areas, which encourage their employed physicians to do as many cases as possible, often at budget prices. While the volume of procedures may allow them to lower their overhead, it also results in a severe reduction in personal attention and physician interaction. Dr. Lowenstein enjoys the consultations with his patients, often spending an hour or more ensuring that you have a complete understanding of the options available, and that he has full knowledge of your goals. Dr. Lowenstein treats each patient considerately, with individual evaluation and planning based on your own unique, individual needs. "No two patients are alike. I could never do exactly the same operation on two different patients with different body types, different expectations, and different wishes. And in the operating room, the extra time that I spend performing this or that little trick to make things that much closer to perfect - that's the best part of each operation for me." -Dr. Lowenstein

After your consultation, Dr. Lowenstein encourages you to think carefully about everything that has been discussed and to ask as many questions as possible. A second consultation is provided to anyone who wishes to go over things again, ask more questions, or perhaps bring a friend or family to learn about their plastic surgery options. We provide helpful materials on our website, but there is no substitution for the one-on-one interaction with Dr. Lowenstein.

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Recent events in Beverly Hills have brought much attention to safety issues in plastic surgery. Your safety and well-being are always our first priority. Dr. Lowenstein strongly encourages patients to seek out properly trained, properly certified surgeons who are diplomats of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and members of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, thus ensuring a background of unequalled education and outstanding ethical standards. More information about these certifications may be found here.

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