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Justin Perez, MD Chief Medical Officer MARINA PLASTIC SURGERY

MeetJustin Perez, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Located at both Brentwood, Los Angeles and Pasadena


Dr. Justin Perez is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the Chief Medical Officer of Marina Plastic Surgery in Los Angeles, California, a leading plastic surgery destination serving Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and the world over. He is one of the aesthetic fellowship directors for the USC-Marina Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship. He has served as a principal investigator for clinical studies that have brought new aesthetic devices to market and is a leading partner within the industry, providing cutting-edge surgical and non-surgical treatments to his patients.

Prior to this role, Dr. Perez was trained at the number one aesthetic fellowship in the country. He also trained at UT Southwestern Medical Center— world-renowned for its research, regarded among the best in the country for medical education and for clinical and scientific training, and nationally recognized for the quality of care its faculty provides to patients at UT Southwestern’s University Hospital & Clinics and affiliated institutions. He is Ivy League educated and completed his medical school training at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City.

Dr. Perez has authored multiple peer reviewed publications in the field of aesthetic surgery including the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, as well as multiple book chapters on aesthetic surgery techniques. He is trained in complex facial and breast aesthetics including revisionary procedures. He takes a tailored approach to each patient’s aesthetic goals and is passionate about making sure that his patients are the star of the show.

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Advancing Aesthetic Science

Dr. Justin Lee Perez grounds his clinical practice in rigorous academic research. He serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Marina Plastic Surgery and holds a faculty position with the Keck School of Medicine USC Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. His core areas of focus include facelifts, revision rhinoplasty, and complex breast and body procedures.

He contributes original data to major medical journals. This continuous research establishes a foundation of first-party knowledge that shapes modern surgical techniques.

Pioneering Adipose Matrix Therapy

Traditional fat grafting requires a surgical harvest site. Dr. Perez researches clinical alternatives that bypass this extraction phase. He co-authored a systematic review in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery detailing the applications of Allograft Adipose Matrix (AAM). Materials in this category function as off-the-shelf tissue that stimulates new fat cell growth at the exact injection site. His published data provides patients with options for organic volume restoration without sacrificing fat from another area of their body.

The Latino Nose and Ethnic Rhinoplasty

A structural approach requires an understanding of diverse anatomy. Dr. Perez published "Recognizing Racial Heterogeneity in the Latino Nose" in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He expanded on this research by co-authoring the book chapter "Anatomic Considerations of The Latino Nose" in Global Masters in Rhinoplasty. This literature defines his custom, non-template approach to facial balance. He accommodates diverse anatomical structures and conducts precise consultations in Spanish.

Facial Rejuvenation and Surgical Education

Dr. Perez trains other surgeons in the mechanics of facial aging. He developed the Facelift and Necklift Module for the ASPS Education Network. This curriculum details the exact anatomical techniques required for tension-free, natural facial rejuvenation.

An Elite Academic Foundation

His commitment to surgical precision started during his undergraduate studies. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Fordham University before earning his medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College. At Cornell, he secured induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.

He completed his integrated plastic surgery residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. During his training, he scored in the 94th percentile on the American Board of Plastic Surgery written exams. He brought his expertise to Los Angeles to complete the MarinaRox Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship, a program endorsed by The Aesthetic Society.

View Dr. Justin Perez’s Official Curriculum Vitae

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