Justin Perez, MD

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Get to know Plastic Surgeon Dr. Justin Perez, who serves patients in Marina Del Rey, California.

Dr. Perez is a board certified plastic surgeon with a legacy of innovation and a reputation for excellence. He is the Medical Director of Marina Plastic Surgery in Marina Del Rey, California, a leading plastic surgery destination serving Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and the world over. 

Specializing in complex facial and breast aesthetics, including revisionary procedures, Dr. Perez approaches each patient’s aesthetic goals with a personalized touch, ensuring they take center stage in their transformation. His extensive training, received from top professionals and prestigious programs, underscores his commitment to excellence.

Ivy League educated, Dr. Perez completed his medical school training at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. He then went on to perform his residency in plastic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, renowned for its research and recognized as one of the best in the country for medical education and clinical and scientific training.

Further enhancing his expertise, Dr. Perez completed training at the top-ranked Marina-Rox Aesthetic Fellowship, and he currently serves as one of the aesthetic fellowship directors for the USC-Marina Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship.

Board certified in plastic surgery, he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). The mission of the ABPS is to promote safe, ethical, efficacious plastic surgery to the public by maintaining high standards for the education, examination, certification and continuous certification of plastic surgeons as specialists and subspecialists.

Blending creativity and artistry, Dr. Perez has actively participated in clinical studies as a principal investigator and contributed to the industry’s advancement with cutting-edge surgical and non-surgical treatments for his patients.

Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories – reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. A plastic surgeon’s primary responsibility is performing surgical and non-surgical procedures, and they use a variety of reparative and reconstructive techniques to get the job done. 

Recognized in the industry and by his peers as one of the best plastic surgeons in America, Dr. Perez has contributed to various peer-reviewed publications within the field of aesthetic surgery, notably in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal. Additionally, he has authored multiple book chapters focusing on techniques in aesthetic surgery.

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