Dr. Scott Randall Miller MD

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Get to know Plastic Surgeon Dr. Scott R. Miller, who serves patients in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Miller is a renowned, board-certified cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon who is highly sought after for his advanced surgical expertise. Patients travel from around the country – and even overseas – to see him, and praise the beautifully natural results he has helped them achieve. His private practice, Miller Cosmetic Surgery Center, is located in La Jolla, California.

With an artist’s eye for the natural look, he helps patients to achieve their aesthetic goals by offering a number of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments. These include: facelift surgery, facial rejuvenation, neck lift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, liposuction, breast surgery, body contouring procedures, botox, dermal fillers, and personalized skin care, among many other treatments.

In addition to his aesthetic outcomes, Dr. Miller is well-known for his compassionate bedside manner and informative consultations. As one of Southern California’s leading plastic surgeons, he has proven his dedication to his patients’ naturally beautiful results, safety, and comfort.

“Our team at Miller Cosmetic Surgery Center is committed to helping you renew your appearance and feel great about the way you look. We strive to give you results that look natural and beautiful. You will receive a customized evaluation and procedure plan, designed to meet your individual needs. Our practice focuses on providing you with the highest-quality care with a detailed assessment, honest recommendations, meticulous surgery, and attentive care. We are committed to your safety, excellent results, and meeting your needs throughout the entire process” as stated on his website. 

Before becoming a distinguished surgeon, Dr. Miller earned his medical degree and completed his internship and residency in surgery at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. He then went on to complete his residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He further honed his skills and techniques during his prestigious fellowship in aesthetic cosmetic surgery with world-renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Bruce F. Connell, also known as the “Father of the Modern Face Lift.”

Exceeding rigorous standards in plastic and reconstructive surgery, the doctor is board-certified in plastic surgery by 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.

Dr. Miller is a firm advocate for patient education. He understands that each patient has unique questions about their procedure-of-interest, and he provides transparent explanations and answers for every inquiry. This, combined with his technical expertise and aesthetic artistry, leads to outstanding naturally beautiful results.

Continually staying at the forefront of the latest technology and surgical techniques, Dr. Miller is a member of The Aesthetic Society, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeon. He also takes pride in participating in the Interface International Surgery Program, through which he is able to dramatically improve children’s lives by correcting disfiguring birth defects in developing countries.

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. 

An authority on providing aesthetic results, Dr. Miller pulls from his years of experience and frequently teaches courses on plastic surgery, instructing surgeons in endoscopic (minimal scar) techniques and advanced concepts in facial rejuvenation and enhancement. He is an attending surgeon at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla and as a Voluntary Clinical Instructor of Plastic Surgery at the University of California, San Diego. He is also the author of multiple chapters on facelift advances in a plastic surgery textbook, along with numerous medical articles.

Among his media appearances, he participated as a special guest on UCSD-TV’s Health Matters, sharing his expertise on topics ranging from shorter recovery times to procedures such as a Mommy Makeover. He has also been featured in a variety of other media sources, including Fox News and national magazine publications.

Recognized for his naturally beautiful results and plastic surgery expertise he has been awarded with a variety of esteemed awards, Dr. Miller is the recipient of Best of La Jolla Award, Plastic Surgeon (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020), The Spectrum Award of Excellence in Customer Satisfaction (2016), Best Doctors in America (2011 and 2012), ASPS/PSEF Recognition Award (2006), and The J. Gordon Hatfield Award for Excellence in Surgery (1991), among many others. These titles distinguish him from other professionals, as they communicate his elevated level of surgical skill and attention to patient care. He was awa

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