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Meet Los Angeles’ Top Cosmetic Surgeon

Dr. Youssef is a leader and mentor to the community of cosmetic surgery and trains experts at conferences around the globe.

Our surgery and medical spa facilities are fully accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare (AAAHC). Each Younique location offers state-of-the-art equipment, pre & post op surgery centers, and an onsite recovery center for your cosmetic surgery procedures.

“Some doctors feel that being a cosmetic surgeon is just a job, but I’m not one of them. I take pride in my work as a surgical art.”
Mark Youssef, MD Mark Youssef, MD

Awards & Recognition

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education & background

Dr. Youssef is an honors graduate from the University of California Irvine and has been an active member of:

American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic SurgeryAmerican Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery and the American Medical Association.

Dr. Youssef started his life’s work as an OBGYN. In 2003, shifts in the industry led him to pursue new training in the arts of aesthetics, plastic surgery, and health & wellness. Dr. Youssef started a new practice in 2004, the beginning of something truly beautiful—figuratively and literally.

Dr. Youssef is a Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and a well-known expert in laser liposculpture. He is also an international guest speaker for various companies, a trainer for Allergan and Galderma, and a published medical author.

 

experience & affiliations

Dr. Youssef is a Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and a well-known expert in laser liposculpture. He is also an international guest speaker for various companies, a trainer for Allergan and Galderma, and a published medical author.

Dr. Youssef is a leader and mentor to the community of cosmetic surgery and trains experts at conferences around the globe.

He regularly speaks at international conferences and publishes articles in national and international scientific journals. He has trained and mentored hundreds of physicians from around the world and leads the Younique Cosmetic Surgery staff to perform advanced treatments.

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Dr. Youssef and the team far exceed your ordinary cosmetic surgery practice.

Women and men from the Los Angeles area come to Younique Cosmetic Surgery for a positive, fulfilling experience.

From your first visit to Younique and throughout your whole cosmetic journey, you will find that Dr. Youssef and his staff are eager to listen to your needs to help you become the best version of yourself. Request a consultation or call our office to learn more about Dr. Youssef and the procedures he offers.

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Media & Appearances

Mommy Makeover Podcast: Everything You Need to Know (Breast, Tummy Tuck & Lipo)

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Dr. Youssef's Top Procedures

Renowned Non-Surgical Procedures

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Renowned Surgical Procedures

Get to know dr. youssef and his passions

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Santa Monica

1317 5th St #300, #301
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Oxnard

1889 N Rice Ave, #201
Oxnard, CA 93030

Hours

Mon-Fri : 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sat-Sun: Closed

two convenient locations

Our two locations, in Santa Monica and Oxnard, serve those cities along with Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the surrounding areas. We also cater to patients from around the country for their cosmetic surgery needs.

Dr. Youssef started opened his flagship Santa Monica offices in 2004, as the start of his career in medical aesthetics. In 2021, he opened the second Younique Surgery Center and Med Spa facility in Oxnard, CA.

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The Younique Team

Dr. Youssef and his world-class staff offer you a wide variety of cosmetic and minimally invasive treatments and procedures designed to give you gorgeous, natural-looking results. Together, they’ve performed over 35,000 successful treatments.

Starting from the very first phone call to Younique, our team goes above and beyond to make sure you are taken care of. You become a patient, but that’s not how our team treats you. Instead, you’re become of a family who loves learning, growing, and becoming the best version of themselves. We here to make dreams come true—especially yours!

Like family, we stay connected with you after your procedure via follow-up visits, phone calls, and online platforms. We want to make sure you’re feeling good and doing great!