Ivan M. Turpin, MD
Plastic Surgeon
1310 W. Stewart Drive 610 Orange California, 92868Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Ivan Turpin is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Orange, California. Dr. Turpin specializes in the enhancement of appearance. Improving aesthetic, symmetry and proportion are key goals in cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic medicine has nothing to do with these specific areas not functioning properly; therefore, this elective field solely focuses on aesthetics and anti-aging.
Education and Training
The University of Utah
M.D.
University of Utah B.S. in Molecular and Genetic Biology 1967
University of Utah M.D. 1971
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS
Provider Details
Ivan M. Turpin, MD's Expert Contributions
Can plastic surgery remove facial scars?
Scars can be improved, but not eliminated. There are many variables that come into play. You should see a plastic surgeon for a consult. Good luck. Ivan Turpin, MD READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The modern rhytidectomy.
- Microsurgical replantation of the external ear.
- Malignant hyperthermia in an office surgery suite: a case report.
- Salvage of the severely injured ear.
- Ear replantation: a case report.
- A pair of five-day flaps: early division of distant pedicles after serial cross-clamping and observation with oximetry and fluorometry.
- Free flaps in young and old patients.
- Gluteal thigh flap in reconstruction of complex pelvic wounds.
- Diamonds are forever?
- Use of the drum dermatome for deepithelialization of pedicles in reduction mammaplasty.
- Laminar airflow systems.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Clinical Professor of Surgery (Plastic), Univeristy California Irvine
Treatments
- Botox
- Brow Lift
- Chemical Peel
- Chin Implant
- Dermabrasion
- Eyelid Surgery
- Face Lift
- Laser Skin Resurfacing
- Lip Augmentation
- Neck Lift
- Nose Surgery
- Thermi Procedures
- Abdominoplasty
- Arm Lift
- Liposuction
- Body Contouring
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Lift
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reduction
- Ear Plastic Surgery
- Scar Revision
- Laser Hair Removal
- Vein Injection Therapy
- Soft Tissue Fillers
- Fat Transplantation
- Ipl
- Injectables
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Professional Member American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Professional Member California Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Professional Member Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons
Areas of research
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Nearest Hospitals
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTYl
1201 W LA VETA AVE ORANGE CA 92868UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE MED CENTERl
101 CITY DRIVE SOUTH ORANGE CA 92868