
Rancho Santa Fe · Established 1993
A leading plastic surgery practice in San Diego, led by board-certified plastic surgeon Steve Laverson, MD, FACS. Three decades of identity-preserving aesthetic surgery, performed in Rancho Santa Fe since 1993.
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A Legacy Built Over Three Decades
Dr. Steve Laverson founded Feel Beautiful Plastic Surgery in 1993 in Rancho Santa Fe. Three decades later, the practice continues with the same philosophy that defined it from day one — great plastic surgery is beautiful, not artificial or "plastic."
— Our Patients
A selection of recent reviews — every quote verbatim from patients of Feel Beautiful Plastic Surgery.
"You are exceptional at what you do. And you listened! You really listened to what I wanted and gave me exactly what I wanted."
"I think Dr. Laverson got it exactly right — down to the millimeter, and I would not change a thing!"
"My breasts feel so natural. Very pleased! I am now 10 months post-op and my scars are almost invisible."
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— Meet your surgeon
Diplomate, American Board of Surgery · Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery · Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Dr. Laverson has been operating Feel Beautiful Plastic Surgery in Rancho Santa Fe since 1993.
His philosophy: great plastic surgery is beautiful, not artificial or "plastic." A craft of restraint, identity preservation, and meticulous technique — built around what each individual patient envisions for themselves.
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Implant choice, profile, and pocket plane treated as separate decisions — never bundled by template.
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A combined surgical plan addressing pregnancy and post-weight changes — designed around your timeline.
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Multi-layer suturing, nerve preservation, hand-finished contouring — operative time as a feature, not a flaw.
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Anti-aging without erasing identity. Deep-plane technique that moves tissue, not skin.
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Reshaping that respects ethnicity, identity, and proportion. Done once, done right.
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Contouring measured in millimeters. Recovery designed to return you to life — not redefine it.
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"Thank you for all the time and attention you took with my nose. It never looked better."
"Please know what a great job you did on my upper lip lift. No scar and the redness was gone the next day."
"I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Laverson and his staff. They were very hands on and I love the results!"
"I have gone down a pant size. I can't tell you how freeing it is to not have to troubleshoot what is flattering."
"Dr. Laverson and his staff are very loving and kind — a hard thing to find in this day and age with a medical team."
"If I had any issues, whether they were big or small, I was able to go in and have it checked out that day or within 24 hours."
— Out-of-Town Patients
Patients travel to Feel Beautiful from across the country — San Francisco, Las Vegas, Laguna Beach, and beyond — for Dr. Laverson's expertise. Virtual consultations are available before you book travel.
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16903 Avenida de Acacias, Suite 7
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Hours:
Monday–Friday · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM