Dr. Joel Aronowitz runs a plastic and reconstructive surgery practice based in Beverly Hills, California, with over 30 years of experience in the field. He's board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and holds memberships in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Aesthetic Society, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Those aren't just acronyms on a wall — they represent some of the highest standards of peer-reviewed credentialing in the surgical world. He's also a former Chief of Plastic Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, which is one of the most respected hospitals in the country.
The practice covers a wide range of procedures, and honestly, the scope is broader than what you'll find at most cosmetic surgery offices. On the facial side, Dr. Aronowitz performs facelifts, deep plane lifts, mini facelifts, enhanced facial fat grafting, scar reconstruction, facial skin cancer excision, and filler correction procedures. The body category includes breast augmentation, breast lifts, breast reduction, breast reconstruction, Brazilian butt lifts, tummy tucks, liposuction, arm lifts, post-bariatric surgery contouring, implant replacement, and mommy makeovers. That last one — the mommy makeover — typically combines a tummy tuck, liposuction, and breast work into a single surgical plan, which appeals to patients looking for a full restoration after pregnancy and childbirth.
What makes Dr. Aronowitz stand apart from the crowded Beverly Hills plastic surgery scene, as a reviewer, is his dual focus on cosmetic and reconstructive work. A lot of surgeons in that zip code lean heavily into the aesthetic side of things — and there's nothing wrong with that — but Dr. Aronowitz has built a practice where breast cancer reconstruction, facial skin cancer excision, scar revision, and corrective surgery sit right alongside cosmetic enhancements. He's described as a "doctor's doctor," meaning other physicians refer their own patients (and sometimes themselves) to him for complex cases. That kind of professional trust says something that no marketing campaign can replicate.
His work in breast reconstruction is especially notable. Dr. Aronowitz has developed techniques focused on non-disfiguring breast cancer surgery, including nipple-sparing approaches that aim to preserve a patient's natural appearance after mastectomy. For someone going through breast cancer treatment, the psychological weight of losing part of their body is enormous — and having a surgeon who prioritizes both the medical outcome and the aesthetic result can make a real difference in how patients feel about their recovery. It's the kind of care that goes beyond technical skill and gets into how medicine affects people's lives.
The non-surgical options round out the practice for patients who aren't ready for or don't need a full procedure. BOTOX Cosmetic, collagen induction therapy, Sciton BBL photofacial treatments, and scar removal are all available. There's also a dedicated section for men's aesthetics, which reflects the growing number of male patients looking for wrinkle reduction, neck correction, or body contouring without the stigma that once surrounded men seeking cosmetic work. In my opinion, having these non-surgical options under the same roof as surgical care creates a useful pathway — someone might start with Botox and, after building trust with the practice, feel comfortable enough to consider something more involved down the road.
On the research side, Dr. Aronowitz has published work on fat-derived stem cells and served as Director of an international stem cell center. His interest in advanced fat grafting — using a patient's own fat tissue to restore volume in the face, breasts, or hands — ties directly into his clinical practice. Fat transfer techniques have been around for a while, but the way Dr. Aronowitz integrates stem cell research into these procedures puts his approach on a different level than standard fat grafting. It's one thing to move fat from point A to point B; it's another to understand the cellular biology behind why some grafts take and others don't.
The practice also addresses a long list of specific concerns and conditions beyond the typical cosmetic wishlist. Gynecomastia, leaking or ruptured breast implants, calcified implants, misshapen breasts, osteoarthritis, sports injuries, hair loss, facial volume loss, aging hands, and sun damage all have dedicated pages on the site, each explaining what patients can expect. This signals a practice that's set up to handle not just "I want to look younger" but also "something went wrong and I need it fixed." Revision and corrective work requires a surgeon who's seen it all, and three decades of experience covers a lot of ground.
The website includes a before-and-after gallery organized by procedure — body contouring, Brazilian butt lift, breast augmentation, breast reconstruction, rhinoplasty, facial surgeries, gynecomastia, liposuction, and more. Photo galleries are always the best reality check when evaluating a surgeon's work, and having them broken out by category makes it easy for potential patients to find cases similar to their own. There's also a video section and a blog with articles written by Dr. Aronowitz covering topics like tummy tuck recovery, breast lift candidacy, and the popularity of butt lifts.
The practice runs a charitable foundation as well, which adds another dimension to Dr. Aronowitz's professional profile. It's not unusual for experienced surgeons to give back, but it does paint a picture of someone who sees medicine as more than just a business. For anyone in the Los Angeles area looking for a plastic surgeon who can handle both the aesthetic and the medically complex — from a straightforward breast augmentation to a full reconstructive case after cancer surgery — Dr. Aronowitz brings the credentials, the experience, and the range to back up the Beverly Hills address.
