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As a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), this physician is among a select group of board-certified plastic surgeons who have attained the highest level of achievement in cosmetic surgical training, continuing education and clinical experience.

Philosophy & Practice Info

Practice Philosophy

Growing up on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in southern California , Dr. Swanson became accustomed to surrounding herself with sunshine and beauty. She left California , however, upon completion of medical school at Stanford University to pursue her passion for surgery. In 1984, she became the first woman to complete general surgery residency at the University of Virginia . Going on to be one of the first women to complete plastic surgery residency at New York University , Dr. Swanson returned to California in 1990, as a highly trained specialist in the field of plastic surgery.

Since her return, Dr. Swanson has built a successful private practice, providing each patient with meticulous care from beginning to end. She respects her patients, and along with being an expert surgeon, she is a woman, who understands a patient's needs. At your consultation, Dr. Swanson will do the most important thing a doctor can to ensure success. She will listen to you! She will evaluate the changes you would like to make, and the results you hope to achieve. Then, she will discuss, in detail, all of the options available, explaining which means will most help you reach your desired ends. Rest assured, you will leave her office with realistic ideas of the results to expect.

Browsing this webpage and visiting Dr. Swanson's website, plasticsurgeryforme.com, is a good starting point to learn about Dr. Swanson's practice, and to gather information about the procedures you are considering. Be sure to view Dr. Swanson's extensive before and after photos available on each procedure at plasticsurgeryforme.com.

Practice Specialization


Facial Procedures
Blepharoplasty (upper and lower eyelid surgery)
Rhytidectomy (face and necklift)
Brow lift
Rhinoplasty (nasal surgery)
Otoplasty (ear pinning)
Injectables and Fillers (Botox and Restylane)
Aestitician Services

Breast Procedures
Augmentation (enlargement)
Mastopexy (breast lift)
Breast Reduction (correction of gynecomastia in men/reduction mammaplasty women)

Body Contouring
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
Liposuction
Brachioplasty (arm lift)
Thigh Lift

Surgical Facility

Los Alamitos Surgery Center
10921 Cherry St.,
Suite 100
Los Alamitos,CA 90720

Bray Surgery Center
23560 Madison St.
Suite 102
Torrance, CA 90505

Consultation

Consultations for all cosmetic procedures are complimentary and may be scheduled for either Dr. Swanson's Torrance office or Los Alamitos office. All scheduling is done at (310) 517-0931.

Office addresses are:

23560 Madison St.
Suite 105
Torrance, CA 90505

and

10921 Cherry St.
Suite 200
Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Payment Options

All Major Credit Cards, Bank Checks, Personal Checks (with adequate time for preop clearance), and Cash
Financing is available with several different companies.

Skin Care Products

Complete Aestitician Services
Laser Hair Removal and Vascular Laser Services
Obagi and Biomedic Products
Youngblood Cosmetics