With a heart for changing lives, Dr. Peter Newen, MD studied medicine at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and gained additional training through his residency at Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital. He then received more specialized training in Craniofacial Plastic Surgery with his fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. When he began practicing plastic surgery, he was the youngest plastic surgeon in the United States. Today he is a board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. 

Since becoming the youngest plastic surgeon, Dr. Newen has gone on to change countless lives. Over more than two decades of experience at his practice, The Image Center in Southern California, he has performed thousands of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures helping his patients to feel more confident in their appearance and to recover from disfiguring accidents and diseases. In 2009 and 2015 he was able to change dozens of children’s lives in his home country of Vietnam through his medical mission with other surgeons to offer free cleft pallet surgeries to children.

Dr. Newen’s Philosophy

Dr. Newen believes that beauty is something that starts inward and moves outward. He sees the beauty and potential in every patient and loves helping people reflect their inward beauty through cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He has a special talent for being able to listen to the needs and desires of his patients and for visualizing how certain treatments and procedures can help to enhance their natural beauty.

Natural-looking results are something that Dr. Newen has been very successful at achieving. With thousands of procedures to his credit and a solid reputation both in the medical community and with his patients, he is the surgeon to consult if you are ready to begin your journey of plastic surgery. People come from all corners of the globe to take advantage of his skill and experience.

Dr. Newen’s Specialties

As one of the world’s leading plastic surgeons, Dr. Peter Newen has become an expert in a wide variety of surgical procedures. These surgeries either fall under reconstructive surgeries or cosmetic surgeries. 

Reconstructive Surgeries 

Reconstructive surgeries can be done to either repair damage from an injury or an illness, or to fix defects that are present at birth. Dr. Newen is an expert in reconstructive surgeries and helps women with breast cancer, children with cleft palates, and individuals who suffered an injury such as a car accident, burns, or dog bites. 

Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Surgery

Cleft lips and cleft palates are not just cosmetic concerns. They can affect many things such as a child’s ability to eat and their speech development. Dr. Newen has performed countless surgeries to help change the lives of children born with these conditions. 

Breast Reconstruction Surgery

When a woman has undergone a mastectomy because of breast cancer or another health condition, breast reconstruction surgery can help her feel like herself again. Dr. Newen can use different methods to reconstruct breasts for women in these situations.

Facial Reconstruction Surgery

Injuries such as dog bites or burns can cause problems for the victims that extend far beyond cosmetic concerns. These can often be addressed through facial reconstruction surgery.

Cosmetic Surgeries

Cosmetic surgeries may not be medically necessary, but they can still significantly improve a patient’s quality of life. Dr. Newen sees many patients every day for whom having cosmetic surgery to alter their appearance has been a lifetime dream. Other patients may want to reverse some of the signs of aging or restore their bodies after childbirth. Here are some of the cosmetic surgeries that Dr. Newen has 2 decades of experience performing.  

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation surgery can help women with small breasts to feel more balanced and proportional. There are many different options for breast augmentation surgery and Dr. Newen is an expert in all of them. 

Tummy Tucks

Tummy tucks can be a good option for individuals who have excess skin after weight loss or who want to restore their abdominal wall after childbirth. The procedure can also include liposuction to help reduce fat in the area.  

Mommy Makeovers

Dr. Newen also provides mommy makeover services. These packages can include breast augmentation to help with sagging breasts, a breast lift, a tummy tuck to restore a tight and flat stomach, and liposuction. 

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Facelifts

Facelifts provide a more permanent solution for individuals who want a brighter and younger-looking face. Dr. Newen always focuses on natural results that don’t look overdone. 

Eyelid Surgery

One of Dr. Newen’s specialties is upper and lower eyelid surgery. He offers blepharoplasty or double eyelid surgery for patients with monolids, and he can reduce bags under the eyes. 

Other Plastic Surgery Options 

Dr. Newen’s expertise extends to many other areas. He also offers:

  • Breast Reduction Surgeries
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Surgeries
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Forehead Lifts
  • Gynecomastia (male breast tissue) removal
  • Breast Lifts
  • Neck Lifts
  • And more.

Plastic Surgery in Huntington Beach and Irvine, CA 

Whether you are seeking reconstructive surgery or cosmetic surgery, finding the right surgeon could be one of the most important decisions that you make. It is important to find a board-certified plastic surgeon with a long-standing reputation. With Dr. Newen’s decades of experience and passion for helping his patients, you will always be in safe hands. Call The Image Center today at (888) 818-0072 or contact us online to schedule your consultation.