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.

These include medically facilitated GLP-1/GLP-2 weight loss with semaglutide as well as therapeutic IV drops, hormonal balancing, and intimate rejuvenation for females with the O-Shot.

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

Hours:

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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

It began with the goal of giving patients somewhere to go when they wanted to get in shape without losing their natural looks: South Coast Plastic Surgery was founded by Dr. Kyle Song, MD. In the last 15 years it has grown to be one of the most well-known and trusted cosmetic surgery hubs in Orange County.

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 — Provides medically supervised semaglutide weight loss programs to help patients safely lose 15%+ from their body weight.
• They also offer a range of wellness IV treatments that last for 20 to 45 minutes, including rapid hydration, custom peptide therapy, hormone optimization and restorative O-Shot for intimate women’s health.

Surgical — Body:

• Advanced tummy tucks, tummy tucks without surgery, comprehensive liposuction, Mommy makeover, Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), High definition ab etching, arm and thigh lifts, labiaplasty and skin tightening with Renuvion technology.

Surgical — Breast:

• Customized enhancement (such as advanced preservation methods), breast lift, reduction, revision, reconstruction after mastectomy, male breast reduction (gynecomastia).

Surgical — Face & Neck:

• Coordinating procedures such as full/lifted facelift, eyelid surgery (including Asian blepharoplasty), brow lift, neck lift, nose surgery (rhinoplasty), fat grafting surgery on the face, and chin/cheek surgery.

Medical Spa — Injectables:

• These are fast, anti-aging treatments which include wrinkle-relaxers such as Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau and dermal fillers (Juvéderm, Restylane, Sculptra), dermal hydration boosters (Skinvive) and submental fat reduction (Kybella).

Medical Spa — Skin Rejuvenation:

• High-tech skin transformations such as Morpheus8 RF micro-needling, Halo hybrid fractional laser resurfacing, Broadband Light (BBL) therapy, Ultherapy skin lifting, PicoSure Pro laser treatments and Face Reality acne control program.

Medical Spa — Body Contouring & Aesthetics:

• Offers a selection of non-surgical fat freezing treatments, such as CoolSculpting, muscle toning, CoolTone, as well as Cellfina smooth cellulite, miraDry underarm sweat control, laser hair removal and medical grade facials such as the HydraFacial.

Medical-grade Skincare Products:

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

Doctors and Medical Professionals

Dr. Kyle Song, MD (Founder), is a highly renowned and board-certified plastic surgeon, author of medical literature and recipient of top clinical honors nationally and internationally for his natural looking outcomes.

With her elegant, womanly approach to facial and body esthetics, Dr. Paige Benyamein, MD has a proven track record in performing precise surgical procedures, conducting peer-reviewed research and is a board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon.

Dr. Mark Song, MD, Board-certified Emergency Medicine and Physician of Excellence. He has been a former Chief of Staff at St. Jude Medical Center and is an expert in the non-surgical injectable and rejuvenation programs of the clinic.

Dr. Maleeh Effendi, MD, is a fellowship-trained board-eligible plastic surgeon known for his beautiful, balanced surgery and attention to detail.

Dr. Donald Altman, MD, is a highly experienced Plastic Surgeon who is board certified in Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Head & Neck Surgery) with over 30 years of clinical experience.

The Clinical Team: Megan Atchison, RN, an expert aesthetic injector and skin technician along with Natalia Srabian, RN, Alicia Sanchez, RN, Stephanie Sisco, LE and Kelsie Ballance, LE.

Grace Crume and Cierra Brooks are Patient Care Coordinators to help patients navigate through all consultations, scheduling and custom financing opportunities.

Reviews and Patient Feedback

In Southern California, South Coast Plastic Surgery has garnered a lovely 4.8 rating out of 5 from 334 reviews on Google. Consultation is a comprehensive, thoughtful and informative process that is always mentioned by patients as being very well done and for which they are always very grateful.

Patients often cite the comforting bedside manner of the team, especially their professional approach, in reviews, as they repeatedly highlight how they gained a lot of confidence in their day-to-day lives due to their physical changes.

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

Since everyone gets their unique plan and treatment, there is no exact pricing mentioned on the site as all the prices differ for each case. The clinic offers detailed financial counseling where Grace and Cierra will help you create a custom plan that suits your lifestyle.

During private consultations, the clinic offers a 3D image visualization through Crisalix at absolutely no cost. Patients get an opportunity to see how they would look after the surgery via digital means. As for med spa treatments, there are indications available; for instance, Halo laser full face is about $1,500 while the package with Halo and BBL laser costs $1,750.

Verification Notes

• Irvine and Ladera Ranch location, contact number, and office timings verified through the official website.
• Full list of providers and staff members verified by the “About” page of the practice.
• 4.8/5 rating on Google (334 reviews) and 90% patient referral rate verified from the home page.
• Authorship and RealSelf five-star rating by Dr. Kyle Song verified from the provider profile.
• Multiple awards and recognitions for NAOPS, Castle Connolly, American Institute, and America’s Most Honored verified through their official award badges.
• Dr. Donald Altman’s double-board certification and Dr. Mark Song’s leadership and Physician of Excellence award were verified from the provider bios.
• Semaglutide weight loss services verified from the “Wellness” page.
• Price of Halo laser ($1,500 for the full face) was found in a Yelp Q&A session.
• Yelp listing contains 160 reviews, and the practice is a Verified Provider of InMode Morpheus8.