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Boris M. Ackerman, MD

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
360 San Miguel Dr., Ste. 607 , Newport Beach, California
(714) 752-0894
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4.8 | 139 Reviews
928 Questions Answered
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Face and Neck Lifts

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Dr. Ackerman has developed an interest in facial rejuvenation surgery early in his career. Over the years he has traveled widely visiting with the world experts in plastic surgery. This allowed him to perfect his own “state of the art” techniques in facelifts and eyelid surgery. He carefully analyzes each individual face, and designs a unique procedure for each patient to achieve a beautiful yet natural result. Thousands of patients have benefited from the skills and caring manner that Dr. Ackerman devotes to all of his patients. Dr. Ackerman’s reputation as a facelift expert brings patients to our Newport Beach office from throughout the world.
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Post-Pregnancy Procedures

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A trusted Newport Beach plastic surgeon, Dr. Ackerman will elevate your post-pregnancy beauty with his expertise in procedures like "Mommy Makeover." Driven by a passion for transformation and innovation, he stands out in the field. Choose Dr. Ackerman for a unique approach that redefines your confidence and allure.
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Rhinoplasty and Nose Shaping

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Dr. Ackerman has developed an interest in Rhinoplasty early in his career. He has trained with the world’s experts in Rhinoplasty surgery. This allowed him to perfect his own “state of the art” techniques in Closed Rhinoplasty. He carefully analyzes each individual face and nose, and designs a unique procedure for each patient to achieve a beautiful yet natural result. Thousands of patients have benefited from the skills and caring manner that Dr. Ackerman devotes to all of his patients. Dr. Ackerman’s reputation for Closed Rhinoplasty brings patients to our Newport Beach office from throughout the world.
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I'm Dr. Boris M. Ackerman, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in beautiful Newport Beach, CA. With a passion for enhancing natural beauty and helping individuals regain their confidence, I've dedicated my career to the art of plastic surgery. I've unde

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You fall into a category of a "revision facelift". A different anatomical consideration needs to be considered. A short answer - you need an "curated" extended deep plane facelift. Seek out a very experienced facelift expert for an in person consultation.
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Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 139 reviews
There are some facial changes that start occurring in some patients in their 40’s. I routinely perform facelifts on properly selected younger patients. If a patient knows that they will have a facelift at some point in their lives, then my advice is - “the younger the better”. This advise has held up in over 25 years of my practice specializing in facelifts. When expertly performed, using the best techniques, the patients look quite young and yet very natural. There are a few causes for somewhat premature aging - significant weight loss is one, environmental factors is another, genetics factors also can play a role. Seek out an experienced and talented facelift surgeon for an in person evaluation. Ask to see ‘before/after” photos of other patients in similar age group and with similar signs aging. This way you will get a realistic idea of your possible result.
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Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 139 reviews
Facelift is a general term that can describe a few different techniques. There are many "named" facelifts that are mostly marketing terms. The most common facelift technique in the U.S. is the so called "SMAS" facelift, which can correct aging of the cheek, jawline and the neck. An experienced surgeon will choose the technique that he/she is most comfortable performing, and that creates most benefits for the patients. In my facelift practice, I carefully assess each individual patient's anatomy, and then design the ideal technique. Most often that involves the "Deep Plane Facelift" in combination with the "Anterior Platysmaplasty", plus some other adjunct procedures. The goal is to create significant rejuvenation and yet have the patient look very natural.
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Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 139 reviews
Rhinoplasty can change the nasal appearance in many respects. One of the more common requests is to make the nose smaller, but that is only one aspect of creating a more balanced and more attractive nose. Based on your photos, it appears that your nose could be made smaller and more refined. The limiting factor in making the nose smaller is the ability of your nasal skin to shrink to accommodate the new smaller underlying framework. Only in person evaluation can determine that. Most likely, your nostril will need to be made smaller, but any resulting incisions should leave nearly imperceptible scars. Seek out a Rhinoplasty expert that has lots of experience operating on patients with your type of nasal anatomy.
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Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 139 reviews
Your request is quite reasonable. Based on the photos, your nose can definitely be made more refined and elegant. Your nasal anatomy has some very specific features that require certain surgical techniques. Seek out a Rhinoplasty expert for an in person evaluation. Ask your surgeon to show you some examples of "before/after" photos of other patients with your unique nasal anatomy.
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Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 139 reviews
You are a candidate for a younger lower neck and facelift, its best to go to a surgeon who specializes in this procedure and can create a beautiful and natural looking facelift for you. Find a surgeon who will design a facelift plan depending on your unique anatomy; for some patients it is a vertical lift, for some a deep plane or a SMAS lift.
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Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 139 reviews
Revision rhinoplasty requires a deep understanding about what is disharmonious with the nose. For a more natural rhinoplasty I would suggest addressing the bridge and tip. This will give a softer more feminine look that is very pleasing. Revision rhinoplasty is a very difficult procedure so be sure to see a surgeon who specializes in this type of surgery.
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Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 139 reviews
Face lift would not be the best option for your facial aging. After carefully reviewing your pictures the best options for you would be a Lip Lift w/ Fat Graft, and Co2 laser resurfacing. These procedures will give you a much more youthful, refreshed, well balanced look. Be sure to find the right doctor who specializes in the Lip lift technique!
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Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 139 reviews
Premature facial aging can happen at any age and is actually determined by the facial anatomy.This is a great question and very common question as well.After carefully reviewing your pictures you are a candidate for a very specific procedure called the Deep Plane Facelift. Your jawline will look defined and your saggy jowls will disappear giving you a much more refreshed youthful look. I don't think a chin implant will be necessary with the Deep Plane Face Lift as this correction alone will be sufficient to balance your face.
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Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 139 reviews
Ideally the fat graft should be done at the same time as a facelift. Most importantly, you should find a facelift expert to carefully assess your face, so that the proper facelift is performed. It's possible to do a facelift first, and then after a few months to do Structural Fat Graft.
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Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 139 reviews

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Adventurous551601

Beatiful Facelift and Neck Lift

I had a facelift and a neck lift. I am very happy to have a younger version of myself back due to Dr. Ackerman's exceptional skill. I truly appreciate Dr. Ackerman for his dedication to his profession, and his staff is extremely kind. I am forever grateful!

$30,001Facelift

Carmen Ohanian

Natural and Refreshed Version of Myself!

I couldn't be happier with my experience and results! from initial consultation to post op care, Dr. Ackerman and his team were exceptional! They took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure, answer my questions and set realistic expectations. The surgery itself went smoothly and the recovery, although long but as I expected. I am enjoying a natural and more refreshed look, thanks to Dr. Ackerman's skills and professionalism.

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Response from Dr.Boris M. Ackerman, MDThis is wonderful to hear! Thank you for your kind review. I am so glad you are happy.
Deep Plane Facelift

stacyrwyatt

Excellent experience - highly recommend Dr. Ackerman to anyone

Dr. Ackerman is an excellent surgeon! He performed several procedures for me (facelift, brow lift, upper eyelid, lip lift, and neck lift). I am very pleased with the outcome and appreciate very much having such a talented and caring physician to oversee my care. Dr. Ackerman and his team are very professional and always make me feel valued and cared for. I highly recommend Dr. Ackerman to anyone seeking a talented and caring plastic surgeon.

Boris M. Ackerman, MD
Response from Dr.Boris M. Ackerman, MDI'm so glad you are happy, thank you so much for leaving a review of your experience!
$12,500Rhinoplasty

kk232

I can breathe better than I ever thought possible

I saw Dr. Ackerman for a septorhinoplasty. I had actually had submitted a deposit for a different surgeon but was scared away by former patients. I decided to do more research and came across Dr. Ackerman. Although his forte seems to be facelifts, I read some interview where he disclosed that he began his journey in reconstructive surgery. I booked a consultation and Kimberly, the coordinator, was so informative and so kind. The consultation was unlike other consultations I had. Dr. Ackerman spent at least an hour with me, going over my problems, desires, and expectations-- realistic ones. Where the initial surgeon made me so many promises and tried to upsell me on other procedures, Dr. Ackerman was confident in his ability to improve my nose structure, breathing issues, as well as give me a natural and more balanced look. He was honest with me in that my sinusitis would not be cured as it was likely environmentally triggered (something confirmed by an allergist) but that my breathing would improve nonetheless. No upselling, no fake promises, no request for photos of Hollywood stars for inspiration photos. He explained that my nose was already slightly upturned and turning it up too much would be unsightly-- something I always panicked about but he was the only doctor to affirm that. The coordinator didn't pressure me AT ALL. She even encouraged I sleep on it and continue my research but provided me with all the information I needed -- the quote, insurance questions, she even showed me an entire album of his rhinoplasty patients-- all whose results were excellent. No cookie cutter noses, he made sure to suit noses to individuals' faces. I had been pressured by the initial surgeon's office to secure my quote with a deposit as that doctor was allegedly booked out several months in advance and prices would only go up (that consultation also lasted 15 minutes compared to Dr. Ackerman's). I felt foolish for falling for the tactics and after meeting Dr. Ackerman and all of the lovely staff, one thing was certain. Dr. Ackerman is not out for all the money he can get from you, nor is he out for fame and glory. The impression I got (and still get from him) is that if he's signing his name off on something, it better be at its highest possible standard. He truly seems to care about his work and in turn, about his patients. My results so far have been incredible and I still have a ton of healing to do and swelling left to be reduced. I can breathe better than I ever thought possible. Honestly, it felt like too much air at first but now I can notice my sleep and concentration have improved greatly. It might be too early at this juncture to know if everything will end up exactly right but so far, I have no reason to believe it won't. I recommend Dr. Ackerman but don't just take my word for it. Book various consultations and truly experience the difference between a salesperson and an incredible surgeon and find out for yourself.

Facelift

Njaffe

Top notch face doctor - my scars are nearly invisible

Dr Ackerman is a true artist! I am 7 months post op from and lower face and neck lift with lip lift. My scars are nearly invisible and I am constantly getting compliments on how great my face looks. I never hesitate to tell people I’ve had work done and refer Dr Ackerman. I researched for three years to find the right doctor I could trust with my face. Dr Ackerman exceeded my expectations.

Breast Implant Removal

Easygoing74422

Happy for the Holidays

Doctor Ackerman is both a gentleman and a professional. His office and his staff are nothing but stellar. In the initial consultation he gave me completed information of what my choices were and the risks. Then on the date of surgery, the office was serene and stress-free, making it easy for me to continue with the process. my explant surgery was more complicated than the average and Doctor Ackerman had to do a lot of extra work. Thank God he was the doctor, because anywhere else could potentially have been a hatchet job. I still look amazing, and all the health risks that I was experiencing with the implants are gone. Needless to say, I’m entering the holiday season a very happy customer. We also did laser under the eyes and freshen things up a little bit for me. All of this was done in a very professional way, and I wouldn’t consider , any other doctor for any procedure.

Deep Plane Facelift

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Deep plane facelift 2 months post-op - seamless incisions & stitches & no pain

After doing research in Realself, Yelp, Google and Aedit and decide to go with deep pane facelift which resulted in longer lasting outcome. Consulted with three doctors and two doctors do not offer deep pane but their own signature facelift which I am not excited. Deep pane facelift needs a very skill doctor and also willing to spend time in the procedure. I found Dr. Boris Ackerman, he is full of confident and his 30+ years experience with track records on deep pane facelift sold me. He is like a professor or/and magician in his field, very knowledgeable and his incisions and stitches are seamless, you do not see any visible sign that you have surgery and there is NO pain. All my friends told me that I have good skin and people start calling me young lady, LOL. Dr Ackerman takes pride with his work and even after 3 and 4 months, Dr. Ackerman still want to see his patients' progress, he enjoys his work as much as you enjoy your new look. I highly recommended Dr Ackerman.

Facelift

JenniferL222

6 weeks after surgery - Amazed that my face looks 15 years younger

Dr. Ackerman is truly the best in his field! He specializes in the face and is meticulous in his work. I am so happy with my results. I wish I did it sooner! I am 6 weeks after surgery and I am amazed that my face looks 15 years younger (no joke). You can barely see the incisions after only 6 weeks. I didn't really have any pain at all either. When you are dealing with your face you want someone with extensive experience and the knowledge Dr. Ackerman has. My experience has been top notch from start to finish. Also there is nobody better than Kimberly in the office! It is because of her kindness and knowledge, I had my initial consultation with Dr. Ackerman and I am so glad I did. If you want the best Dr. Ackerman and his entire staff are who you want!

Rhinoplasty

Bright992142

Best facial surgeon - I am happy

I have been meaning to write this review for a very long time. Dr Ackerman has changed my life, he has made me look the way I feel on the inside :) his soul is forever in my prayers lol!!! Let me give you some context I am a perfectionist & used to be a makeup artist and now esthetician all I have worked with is faces and bringing symmetry to it. I researched 5 doctors went to 3 consultations and he was the man I chose. He is very direct and does not BS... he told me what he thought I needed done and it aligned with all the things I wanted changed. He did my nose in 2014 and It's beyond perfection (it was a revision, I got my first one when I was in high school and it was trash but helped me get through teenage years).. In 2018 I went back for lipo in my chin and I have gained 15 lbs since.. my profile is still pretty snatched. I have people always telling me how I have a perfect face LOLLLL!! Best compliment ever. I hope this review helps someone looking for rhinoplasty or anything else as I did all the research and Dr. Ackerman is an amazing surgeon, attention to detail, perfectionist. I AM HAPPY. (I will post pictures eventually) I got the urge to post this now because I was searching some serious procedures I am interested in getting in the future and It made me realize how helpful these reviews are and how thankful I am for people who share!

Eyelid Surgery

breshkai

I was pleasantly surprised with his professionalism and knowledge

I looked in to a lot surgeons for the past 3 years.I did my research. I was very leery about getting surgery done. Finally I decided to go with Dr. Boris Ackerman and I was pleasantly surprised with his professionalism and knowledge. The night before surgery the anesthesiologist called me to get Info about me and to understand how my body would react. I have never experienced that so I was very confident and comfortable with the procedure because of all the steps they took to get to know my body and me. The post operative care has been very thorough as well. I don’t think I would go to anyone else, I highly recommend Dr Boris Ackerman