Defined. Natural. Timeless.
Face
Refinement with respect for structure, expression, and how the face ages over time.
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The Art of Restoration
RUBEN CASTRO MD · NEWPORT BEACH PLASTIC SURGEON
Training & Education
Fellowship-TrainedAesthetic Surgery
Dr. Ruben Castro learned the facelift from Timothy Marten, who learned it from Bruce Connell, the surgeon who shaped the modern operation. Dr. Castro completed Connell's own fellowship and now practices as a plastic surgeon in Newport Beach. The result should not look like surgery. It should look like you.
UCLA
David Geffen School of Medicine
UC Irvine
Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency
Bruce Connell
Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship
Our Philosophy
Aesthetic surgery is deeply personal.
It exists at the intersection of
identity
and perception.
It exists at the intersection of
identity
and perception.
The work begins with listening. Results are measured not by how dramatic the change is, but by how natural it remains in movement, in expression, and over time.
Surgical Focus
Plastic Surgery in Newport Beach
Facelift and neck lift are the center of this practice. Breast and body surgery are held to the same standard. Dr. Castro performs the Glidelift™, a hidden-scar deep plane facelift, having trained in the technique with the surgeon who developed it.
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Proportion & Grace
Breast
Augmentation, lift, and revision planned with careful attention to proportion and long-term shape.
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Sculpted Contour
Body
Contouring procedures focused on natural balance and results that endure.
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and the plan that follows
The consultation is a conversation first. Dr. Castro begins by listening: to what you want, what concerns you, and what matters most about how you want to look. No recommendation is made before that picture is complete.
Every surgical plan is built around your anatomy, not a standard approach. Structural work is planned with long-term outcomes in mind: how the result will move, age, and integrate with how you naturally appear.
The plan is laid out in full: the proposed approach, why it was chosen, and what recovery actually looks like.
Common Questions
How do you decide whether surgery is the right choice for me?
That decision begins with your goals, medical history, anatomy, lifestyle, and expectations. Dr. Castro considers whether a procedure can safely create a meaningful change and whether the likely outcome aligns with what you want. A consultation may lead to a surgical plan, a different recommendation, or advice to wait or not proceed.
How do you plan a result that looks natural and still feels like me?
Planning begins with your existing features, proportions, and the specific change you want. Dr. Castro selects an approach that respects structure and expression while addressing your concern. The goal is not to apply a recognizable surgical style, but to create a result that feels consistent with you.
Why might Dr. Castro recommend a different procedure or advise against surgery?
The procedure a patient requests is not always the one that best addresses the underlying concern. Anatomy, health, previous surgery, healing considerations, and the limits of what a procedure can achieve may point to a different approach. If the expected benefit does not justify the tradeoffs or your goals cannot be met safely, Dr. Castro will say so.
What should I realistically expect from recovery and scarring?
Recovery depends on the procedure, the extent of surgery, your health, and how your body heals. Every incision leaves a scar, although placement, surgical technique, and postoperative care can influence how visible it becomes. Your consultation includes a realistic discussion of swelling, bruising, discomfort, activity restrictions, time away from work, and how scars are expected to mature over time.
How do you evaluate someone who has had previous surgery?
Evaluation begins with what was previously performed, how the tissues and scars have healed, and what has changed since the operation. Revision planning is often more complex because anatomy, tissue quality, and available options may be different. Dr. Castro may request prior operative records or photographs and will explain what can be improved safely, what may require a staged plan, and what may not be correctable.
What does it mean to be fellowship-trained?
Fellowship training is additional, optional education pursued beyond the standard plastic surgery residency. After his six-year integrated residency, Dr. Castro completed the Bruce Connell Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship and trained under Timothy Marten, MD, and Ozan Sozer, MD. This advanced, aesthetics-focused training concentrated on surgery of the face, breast, and body, including complex primary and revision cases, and sharpened the technique and judgment behind natural, lasting results. Through his training with Dr. Sozer, Dr. Castro learned the Glidelift™, a hidden-scar, deep-plane facelift technique he now offers in Newport Beach.
Begin Your Consultation
Consultations are personal, unhurried, and by appointment, in English or Spanish. The first step is a conversation.