Dr. Michelle Place, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice in San Ramon, California. She has over two decades of experience specializing in aesthetic procedures across the face, breast, and body. In addition to cosmetic surgery options like facelifts, breast enhancement, and tummy tucks, Dr. Place offers minimally invasive treatments, including dermal fillers, Botox injections, and laser resurfacing. A native to South Africa, Dr. Place moved to California in high school, graduating from college with honors before completing her MD at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. After completing residencies in general surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery, both at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Dr. Place spent a year as a plastic surgery instructor at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, then returned to California to start her private practice. Dr. Place is passionate about staying on the forefront of advancements in plastic surgery. In addition to authoring numerous papers on the topic, she is an active member of multiple professional organizations, including the prestigious American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.