Premier San Diego Facelift Surgeon

Consistently Achieving Naturally Beautiful Results

A longtime provider of facial plastic surgery services in Southern California, Dr. Scott Miller is a board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon who has worked alongside some of the leading pioneers in facelift surgery. Dr. Miller’s approach aims to refresh and rejuvenate while maintaining the natural beauty, balance, and character of a patient’s face. As a result, his naturally beautiful aesthetic results are matched only by his caring bedside manner and commitment to complete patient satisfaction. He is routinely featured in popular media outlets such as PopSugar^® and NewBeauty^®, and has won the “Best of La Jolla – Plastic Surgeon” award for several consecutive years.

Meet Dr. Scott Miller

On top of his position as the founder and lead surgeon at Miller Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Miller is also an attending surgeon at Scripps Memorial Hospital and a Voluntary Clinical Instructor of plastic surgery at the University of California San Diego. He belongs to many national and regional organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), among other professional affiliations.

Dr. Miller starts the treatment process with a personal consultation, in which he listens closely to your concerns and formulates potential solutions to help you make your aesthetic goals a reality. Based on a consultation and a detailed facial analysis, you and Dr. Miller will work together to create a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs and preferences.

Education

Bruce Connell Aesthetic Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship – 1997
University of California San Diego Division of Plastic Surgery – 1997
University of California Medical Center Department of Surgery – 1995
University of California Irvine, College of Medicine – 1991

Professional & Hospital Affiliations

American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Hospital Privileges – Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla

Honors & Awards

2026 – Newsweek, America’s Best Plastic Surgeon: Facelift
2025 – Castle Connolly ‘Top Doctors of San Diego’
2025 – Newsweek, America’s Best Plastic Surgeon: Facelift
2024 – Newsweek, America’s Best Plastic Surgeon: Facelift
2024 – Castle Connolly ‘Top Doctors of San Diego’
2023 – Best Of La Jolla Award, Plastic Surgeon
2023 – Castle Connolly ‘Top Doctors of San Diego’
2022 – San Diego Reader ‘Best Cosmetic Surgeon in San Diego’
2022 – Best of California Magazine Inclusion for Plastic Surgery
2022 – Best Of La Jolla Award, Plastic Surgeon
2022 – Top Doctors “Top Plastic Surgeon”
2021 – Best of California Magazine, Plastic Surgery
2021 – Best Of La Jolla Award, Plastic Surgeon
2020 – Best Of La Jolla Award, Plastic Surgeon
2020 – Top Doctors “Top Plastic Surgeon”
2019 – Best of La Jolla Award, Plastic Surgeon
2018 – Best of La Jolla Award, Plastic Surgeon
2018 – Top Plastic Surgeon Reviews 2018
2017 – Best of La Jolla Award, Plastic Surgeon
2016 – Best of La Jolla Award, Plastic Surgeon
2016 – The Spectrum Award of Excellence in Customer Satisfaction
2014 – Award of Honor & Laureate of the National Academy of Plastic Surgery, Consultant to the National Institute of Medicine
2014 – Best of La Jolla Award, Plastic Surgeon
2012 – Top Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, International Association of Healthcare Professionals
2012 – Patients’ Choice Award, American Registry
2012 – Best Doctors in America
2011 – Best Doctors in America
2011 – Best of La Jolla Award, Cosmetic Surgeon, US Commerce Association
2006 – ASPS/PSEF Recognition Award
2005 – Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals “Honors Edition”
2000 – ASAPS Appreciation Award for Advancement of Aesthetic Surgery
1991 – The J. Gordon Hatfield Award for Excellence in Surgery
1991 – Orange County Medical Association Auxiliary Research Award
1987 – Excellence in Research Award, UCI School of Biological Sciences
1987 – Pacific Coast Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Award
1986 – Dean’s Award for Research

Why is Board Certification Important for Plastic Surgeons?

The term “board-certified plastic surgeon” means a surgeon has completed a rigorous post-graduate training curriculum in aesthetic procedures, specifically. Certification is awarded by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), giving individuals the comfort of knowing their board-certified surgeon has:

Passed both written and oral examinations in facial plastic surgery, body contouring, and breast enhancement
An extensive record of clinically-supported outcomes
Undergone training beyond the bare minimum required to practice
Maintained their certification every ten years to ensure knowledge of the most advanced, up-to-date techniques
A high level of experience in aesthetic surgery unmatched by general surgeons
A reputation for safe, ethical, and professional patient care

For patients local to San Diego or traveling to the La Jolla region for surgery, this translates to greater real-world experience performing aesthetic procedures and a deeper understanding of how to achieve natural, refined, and authentic results for each patient’s overall goals. This elite and patient-focused care is what every patient deserves in their procedure — especially those considering facial plastic surgery procedures like a brow lift, blepharoplasty, and facelift surgery, where harmonious and refined results are paramount.

How to Choose a Skilled Facial Plastic Surgeon in San Diego

Modern face procedures require an advanced level of skill and experience to achieve the authentically natural outcomes every patient desires. For facial plastic surgery, this expertise and ability to personalize each procedure are even more crucial to avoiding the “frozen” or artificial results associated with older techniques.
When researching a top aesthetic plastic surgeon in La Jolla, you can narrow down your options by keeping an eye out for the following indications of expertise in facial procedures:

Board-certification by the ABPS: Communicates extensive experience, a record of ethical care, and excellent clinical results vetted by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Awards and recognitions highlighting expertise: Emphasizes a high-quality portfolio of results, often communicated through honors like “America’s Best Plastic Surgeons,” Castle Connolly Top Doctors^® awards, and more.
Fellowship-training: Completed by very few plastic surgeons in the country, as programs are highly competitive and only awarded to hand-selected aesthetic surgeons.
Media features: Coverage in well-known publications and media outlets can highlight a plastic surgeon’s high level of expertise.
Professional affiliations: Memberships to the ASPS, The Aesthetic Society, and similar professional organizations can signify knowledge in the latest, most cutting-edge techniques.

You deserve to safeguard your health, facial appearance, and confidence by enlisting the best aesthetic plastic surgeon in the San Diego region. If you’ve been considering a face procedure, we can help walk you through the entire process. Contact Miller Cosmetic Surgery in La Jolla today to book a consultation or to connect with our friendly team.