South Coast Plastic Surgery

Clinic Profile

South Coast Plastic Surgery (socoplasticsurgery.com) is a multi-location plastic surgery practice and medical spa operating two locations in Orange County — Irvine and Ladera Ranch, California. The practice has been serving Orange County for over 15 years and is built around a team of board-certified surgeons, registered nurses, and licensed estheticians who deliver both surgical and non-surgical aesthetic outcomes.

The practice offers GLP-1/GLP-2 weight loss (semaglutide), IV therapy, hormone optimization, and O-Shot women’s wellness through a dedicated Wellness division — alongside its core surgical and medical spa services.

Irvine Location: 4968 Booth Circle, Suite 105 Irvine, CA 92604

Ladera Ranch Location: 800 Corporate Drive, Suite 280 Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Phone: (949) 701-4454 Website: socoplasticsurgery.com

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• Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Background and History

South Coast Plastic Surgery was founded by Dr. Kyle Song, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon who built the practice into one of Orange County’s most recognized cosmetic surgery destinations over more than 15 years of operation. Dr. Song is a respected author in the field of plastic surgery, and his innovative techniques have earned recognition both locally and globally. He maintains a consistent five-star rating on RealSelf.

The practice has received recognition from multiple national organizations including the National Academy of Plastic Surgeons (Top 10 Plastic Surgeon, 2022 and 2023), the American Institute of Plastic Surgeons (10 Best 2024, Patient Satisfaction), Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2024, and America’s Most Honored Doctors 2021. The practice has a 90% word-of-mouth referral rate and a 4.8/5 Google rating from 334 reviews.

The practice serves patients from throughout Orange County including Irvine, Ladera Ranch, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, and the greater Los Angeles area.

Services and Programs

Weight Loss & Wellness:

• Semaglutide / GLP-1 Weight Loss — medically supervised GLP-1 and GLP-2 programs; patients trained to self-administer at home after initial in-clinic guidance; typical results include 15%+ body weight reduction combined with lifestyle changes
• IV & Peptide Therapy — intravenous nutrient infusions (20–45 minutes per session) for energy, immunity, hydration, and recovery
• Hormone Optimization — tailored to support weight management, energy, and overall well-being
• O-Shot® for Women’s Wellness — PRP injection to rejuvenate vaginal tissues and improve sexual health

Surgical — Body:

• Tummy Tuck (Drainless technique available)
• Liposuction (body and facial)
• Mommy Makeover
• Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
• Body Sculpt / Ab Etching
• Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
• Thigh Lift
• Surgery After Weight Loss / Body Lift
• Labiaplasty
• Renuvion® Skin Tightening

Surgical — Breast:

• Breast Augmentation (including Preservation Breast Augmentation)
• Breast Lift
• Breast Reduction
• Breast Revision
• Nipple Repair
• Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)
• Breast Reconstruction

Surgical — Face & Neck:

• Facelift / Mini-Facelift
• Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
• Asian Eyelid Surgery
• Brow Lift
• Neck Lift
• Rhinoplasty
• Buccal Fat Pad Removal
• Cheek Augmentation
• Chin Augmentation (Mentoplasty)
• Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
• Facial Fat Transfer
• Facial Liposuction

Medical Spa — Injectables:

• Botox®
• Dysport®
• Jeuveau® (“Brotox” for men)
• Dermal Fillers (Juvéderm, Restylane)
• Sculptra®
• SKINVIVE™ by JUVÉDERM®
• Kybella® (double chin)
• Lip Augmentation
• Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty
• Ariessence™ Pure PDGF+

Medical Spa — Skin Rejuvenation:

• Morpheus8 (RF microneedling; InMode Morpheus8 Verified Provider)
• Halo™ Skin Resurfacing (hybrid fractional laser)
• Broadband Light (BBL) Therapy
• Ultherapy®
• PicoSure Pro (laser skin resurfacing + tattoo removal)
• Plasma Pen
• Tattoo Removal
• Face Reality (acne skin program)

Medical Spa — Body Contouring:

• CoolSculpting®
• CoolTone (muscle toning)
• Cellfina® (cellulite reduction)
• Laser Hair Removal
• miraDry® (underarm sweat reduction)

Aesthetician Services:

• HydraFacial
• HydraFacial Keravive (scalp treatment)
• Microneedling
• Microneedling with PRP
• Chemical Peels
• Dermaplaning
• Glacial Skin

Medical-grade Skincare Products:

• SkinBetter Science
• ZO Skin Health
• Alastin Skincare
• EltaMD Sunscreen
• Latisse®
• Cyspera®
• BioCorneum® (scar treatment)
• Upneeq (eye drop for drooping lids)

Doctors and Medical Professionals

Dr. Kyle Song, MD — Founder and Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon. Trained in cosmetic and reconstructive breast, face, and body contouring. A published author in plastic surgery with globally recognized innovative techniques. Consistent five-star rating on RealSelf. National Academy of Plastic Surgeons Top 10 Plastic Surgeon (2022, 2023); Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2024; America’s Most Honored Doctors 2021; American Institute of Plastic Surgeons 10 Best 2024.

Dr. Paige Benyamein, MD — Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon. Fellowship-trained and a published researcher. Known for her precision, artistic eye, and female-centered perspective in crafting natural, personalized results in face, breast, and body aesthetics.

Dr. Mark Song, MD — Board-Certified in Emergency Medicine; Aesthetic Rejuvenation Specialist. Former Chief of Staff at St. Jude Medical Center. Named a Physician of Excellence. Leads injectable treatments and aesthetic rejuvenation services.

Dr. Maleeh Effendi, MD — Board-Eligible Plastic Surgeon. Fellowship-trained and a published researcher in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Known for meticulous care and natural aesthetic results.

Dr. Donald Altman, MD — Board-Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. Dual board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery.

Megan Atchison, RN, BSN — Registered Nurse; injector and skincare specialist.

Natalia Srabian, RN — Registered Nurse; expert in injectables and non-surgical rejuvenation.

Alicia Sanchez, RN — Registered Nurse; specializing in injectables, microneedling, and laser treatments.

Stephanie Sisco — Licensed Esthetician; specializing in skincare and med spa treatments.

Kelsie Ballance — Licensed Esthetician; specializing in facial rejuvenation, acne solutions, and skincare.

Patient Care Coordinators: Grace Crume and Cierra Brooks — handle financial consultations, pricing guidance, and financing options.

Reviews and Patient Feedback

South Coast Plastic Surgery holds a 4.8/5 Google rating from 334 reviews and a 90% word-of-mouth referral rate — metrics the practice highlights as central to its community reputation. The practice has served Orange County for over 15 years.

Patient feedback consistently highlights the personalized consultation experience, natural-looking surgical results, the expertise of Dr. Kyle Song, and the quality of the med spa team. The Irvine location holds 160 Yelp reviews.

Testimonials and Quotes

The following testimonials are sourced from the South Coast Plastic Surgery patient reviews page and Yelp:

• “I was referred to Dr. Song by a great friend who had also had a major weight loss and went to Dr. Song for help. During my consult, Dr. Song confidently said, ‘We’ll get you back in a two piece swimsuit’…I’d never been in a two piece and could barely wrap my head around the idea. I had a tummy tuck, breast lift and augmentation, and the loose skin on my arms was removed just six months ago and I’ve never felt more confident. Shopping and getting dressed is an entirely new and exciting experience. What felt like a far fetched dream, I just rocked my first bikini at the beach, and am feeling so confident with my body. This is now my new reality.” — SOCO Plastic Surgery patient reviews page
• “If I had to pick one treatment for the rest of my life it would be a HydraFacial and if I have to pick one MedSpa for treatment it would be SOCO Plastic Surgery!” — SOCO Plastic Surgery patient reviews page
• “I can’t say enough great things about South Coast Plastic Surgery. As a mother with a 5 year old who gained 80+ pounds in my pregnancy it has been difficult to get anywhere near back to my pre-[pregnancy body].” — SOCO Plastic Surgery patient reviews page

Pricing and Value Signals

Specific procedure pricing is not published on the website. South Coast Plastic Surgery has a dedicated Pricing and Financing page at socoplasticsurgery.com/patient-resources/financing. Patient Care Coordinators Grace Crume and Cierra Brooks handle financial consultations during the in-person consultation process.

Halo Laser treatment: $1,500 for full face (per Yelp Q&A response from the practice). A Halo + BBL combo laser treatment for the Ladera Ranch location has been offered at $1,750 as a monthly special.

Crisalix 3D imaging is available at no charge during consultations to allow patients to visualize potential results before committing to any procedure.

Verification Notes

• Both location addresses (Irvine: 4968 Booth Cir Suite 105, CA 92604; Ladera Ranch: 800 Corporate Dr Suite 280, CA 92694), phone number ((949) 701-4454), and hours are confirmed directly from the official website footer, fetched June 2026.
• Full team roster (Dr. Kyle Song, Dr. Paige Benyamein, Dr. Mark Song, Dr. Maleeh Effendi, Dr. Donald Altman, Megan Atchison RN, Natalia Srabian RN, Alicia Sanchez RN, Stephanie Sisco, Kelsie Ballance) is confirmed from socoplasticsurgery.com/about, fetched June 2026.
• 4.8/5 Google rating from 334 reviews and 90% word-of-mouth referral rate are published on the practice’s own homepage.
• Dr. Kyle Song’s authorship recognition and RealSelf five-star rating are confirmed from the About page.
• Awards (NAOPS Top 10 2022/2023, Castle Connolly 2024, American Institute 10 Best 2024, America’s Most Honored 2021) are confirmed via award badge images on the About page.
• Dr. Donald Altman’s dual board certifications (ABPS and American Board of Otolaryngology) are confirmed from his provider bio on the About page.
• Dr. Mark Song’s former Chief of Staff role at St. Jude Medical Center and Physician of Excellence designation are confirmed from his provider bio.
• Semaglutide weight loss confirmed as a current service from socoplasticsurgery.com/wellness/weight-loss.
• Halo laser pricing ($1,500 full face) is sourced from a practice response to a Yelp Q&A.
• Irvine Yelp listing shows 160 reviews at the time of research.
• The practice is an InMode Morpheus8 Verified Provider per the InMode partner directory.