Plastic Surgeon
Meet Dr. Scott Miller
Dr. Scott R. Miller is a board-certified cosmetic plastic surgeon, highly sought after for his surgical expertise. Patients travel from around the country – and overseas – to have surgery with Dr. Miller. In addition to the beautifully natural results he achieves, Dr. Miller is well-known for his kind and compassionate bedside manner and comfortable, informative consultations. Consistently rated as one of Southern California’s leading plastic surgeons, Dr. Miller continues to prove his dedication to his patients and their safety, comfort, and aesthetic goals.
At Miller Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Miller performs facelift surgery, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, liposculpture, tummy tuck surgery, structural fat grafting, and personalized skin care, among many other treatments. Dr. Miller and his friendly, knowledgeable staff welcome you into their elegant office and state-of-the-art certified surgical facility, located in the Scripps Medical Office Building on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla. The entire team is committed to your safety and comfort. They are always available to answer your questions and help you feel at ease throughout your surgical experience.
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Dr. Scott R. Miller – Board Certified Plastic Surgeon – La Jolla, CA
Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, which holds its members to rigorous standards in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Miller continues to stay at the forefront of the latest technology and surgical techniques. Following medical school and residency, Dr. Miller was invited to take part in a covered, advanced aesthetic fellowship training with Dr. Bruce Connell, world renown as “the father of the modern face lift.” Dr. Miller’s experience and expertise are apparent in his ability to create outstanding naturally beautiful results.
Dr. Miller 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.
Education
Before becoming a distinguished surgeon, Dr. Miller earned his M.D. and completed his internship and residency in surgery at the University of California Irvine. He completed his plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the University of California San Diego. Dr. Miller then went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in aesthetic cosmetic surgery with world-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Bruce F. Connell. During his training under the “Father of the Modern Face Lift,” Dr. Miller honed his surgical skill and techniques on achieving natural beauty in his plastic surgery patients.
- University of California Irvine, College of Medicine, Year of graduation: 1991
- University of California Irvine, Medical Center Department of Surgery, Year of graduation: 1995
- University of California San Diego Division of Plastic Surgery San Diego, California, Year of graduation: 1997
- Bruce Connell Aesthetic Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship, Year of graduation: 1997
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Miller is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. 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.
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- California Medical Association
- California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Hospital Affiliations
- Scripps Memorial Hospital – La Jolla
Awards
Dr. Miller has been recognized for his remarkable plastic surgery expertise through a variety of esteemed awards. These titles distinguish him from other professionals, as they communicate his elevated level of surgical skill and attention to patient care. Dr. Miller was awarded these honors thanks to nominations from the public, his peers, and medical governing boards.
- 2024 – America’s Best Plastic Surgeon: Facelift, Newsweek
- 2024 – Top Doctor’s of San Diego, Castle Connelly
- 2023 – Best of La Jolla Award, Plastic Surgeon
- 2023 – Top Doctor’s of San Diego, Castle Connelly
- 2022 – Best Cosmetic Surgeon in San Diego, San Diego Reader
- 2022 – Best of California Magazine Inclusion for Plastic Surgery
- 2022 – Best of La Jolla Award, Plastic Surgeon
- 2021 – Best of La Jolla Award, Plastic Surgeon
- 2020 – Best of La Jolla Award, Plastic Surgeon
- 2020 – Top Plastic Surgeon Award
- 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
- 2011, 2012 – 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 Addition” 2005
- 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
Presentations
- 1995 – UCSD, Division of Plastic Surgery Conference Lectures, San Diego, CA, Infusion Injuries/Principles of Flaps/Implantation: Bone, Cartilage & Alloplasts/Head and Neck Tumors
- 1995 – Infusion Injuries, UCSD Surgery Grand Rounds, San Diego, CA
- 1996 – UCSD, Division of Plastic Surgery Conference Lectures, San Diego, CA, Local Anesthetics and Cocaine/ Replantation/ Burn Surgery/ Rhinoplasty/ Blepharoplasty/ Plastic Surgery of the Ear/ Anthropometrics & Cephalometrics/ Craniofacial Anomalies
- 1996 – A Three Point Approach to Septal Surgery, American College of Surgeons, Southern California Chapter, Dana Point, CA
- 1997 – The Aging Face: Landmarks and Vectors, Facial Rejuvenation Symposium, La Jolla, CA
- 1998 – Minimal Incision Techniques in Plastic Surgery, Mission Hospital Seminar, Mission Viejo, CA
- 1998 – Interface: A Different Kind of Diplomacy, UCI Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, Orange, CA
- 1998 – Interface: Plastic Surgery Abroad, Mission Hospital Grand Rounds, and Mission Viejo, CA
- 1998 – Rhytidectomy, ASAPS Teaching Course at Global Summit on Aesthetic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA
- 2000 – Face-lifting: A comparison of techniques, UCSD, Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, La Jolla, CA
- 2000 – Endoscopic Browlifts: Advances and Refinements, UCSD, Aesthetic Surgery Invited Speaker, La Jolla, CA
- 2000 – Contemporary face lift techniques, Connell Foundation International Symposium on Aesthetic Surgery, Puerto Vallarta, MX
- 2001 – Change Your Looks For Good, Inspire Insurance Executive Health Lecture Series, Sorrento Valley, CA
- 2002 – Natural Facial Rejuvenation, Pacific Athletic Club Member Education, San Diego, California
- 2003 – Caveats in Facial Plastic Surgery UCSD, Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, La Jolla, CA
- 2003 – Facial Rejuvenation and Office Teamwork: The Common Pathway, American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, Inc. Annual Convention, San Diego, CA
- 2005 – “Plastic Surgery 101” at the Momstown book signing, La Costa Resort and Spa, La Costa, CA, August 11, 2005
- 2005 – “An Evening of Beauty and Wellness” at Meridian Place with the San Diego Extreme Makeover Team, September 29, 2005
- 2007 – “Skin Spectrum: Skin cancer, skin repair, and skin care,” May 20, 2007
- 2007 – Connell Society Annual Meeting, “TAME Mini-Incision Technique,” June 17, 2007
- 2007 – “Applications of Quill Suture in Facial Plastic Surgery,” Course demonstration leader at AAFPRS Fall Meeting, September 18-21, 2007.
- 2008 – Connell Society Annual Meeting “Problem Solving: Now what to do?” May 1, 2008
- 2008 – Facial Cosmetic Surgery Annual Meeting, “Caveats in Facial Aesthetic Surgery: A Plea for Excellence,” June 20, 2008 Las Vegas
- 2010 – American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, “Comparison of Two Adipose Tissue Aspiration Methods,” October 4, 2010, Toronto, Canada
- 2013 – Clinical & Teaching Conference UCSD Division of Plastic Surgery, “Practice Performance & Pearls/Technical Aspects of Facial Rejuvenation,” Scott Miller, M.D., February 13, 2013
- 2013 – 2nd annual Passionately Pink for the Cure, Presenting Dr. Scott Miller with a discussion on Asking the Experts, Saturday, October 5, 2013
- 2015 – UCSD Grand Rounds, “Face Lift’s Gone Awry,” March 4, 2015
- 2015 – California Society of Plastic Surgeons Moderator and Presenter, “Face lift Complications,” May 24, 2015
- 2023 – Multispecialty Aesthetic Conference, “Caveats in Face Lifting”, August 5, 2023, San Diego, CA
- 2023 – Multispecialty Aesthetic Conference,“When to Say No”, August 4, 2023, San Diego, CA
- 2023 – Multispecialty Aesthetic Conference,“When to Say No”, San Diego, CA
- 2023 – Multispecialty Aesthetic Conference,“Caveats in Face Lifting”, San Diego, CA
What is a Plastic Surgeon?
A plastic surgeon is a physician trained in the art and science of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. With extensive knowledge on the aesthetic principles of beauty as well as the health and function of anatomic systems, a plastic surgeon works to improve form and function in both well-functioning and impaired structures. While plastic surgeons perform many surgical treatments to cosmetically refine and rejuvenate the face, breasts, and body, they also often specialize in procedures designed to repair physical defects, address trauma and burn injuries, and reconstruct areas affected by cancer. Whether a patient’s surgical goals include achieving a more youthful appearance or restoring a damaged structure, a plastic surgeon is comprehensively trained in key aspects of function, balance, proportion, and symmetry that are vital to obtaining beautiful, natural-looking results.
Importance of Board-Certification for Plastic Surgeons
When undergoing any type of treatment or procedure, you deserve the confidence of knowing you are in the hands of a highly-qualified physician with stringent standards of patient care. For plastic surgeons, this aptitude is often communicated through board-certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Those who are board-certified by this specific board obtain such a distinction by completing rigorous education and training requirements in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. This speaks volumes about an individual’s dedication to surgical expertise in plastic surgery, continuous learning, safety, compassion, and ethical care. A plastic surgeon’s board-certification highlights a passion for their craft and steadfast commitment to achieving the best possible outcome— values that are essential to attaining the results you desire.
