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Compassion, Integrity, Excellence
Dr. David Nguyen is a top-rated Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with an interest and expertise in Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgery. He utilizes the safest and most effective cosmetic procedures to be able to provide his patients with high quality, comprehensive care.
Dr. Nguyen offers a full list of plastic surgery services. He specializes in breast augmentation, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), liposuction, mommy makeover, body contouring, and facelift.
Heavenly Plastic Surgery is located in Lake Forest, California, and serves the Orange County and Greater Los Angeles regions in Southern California. Our practice strives to partner with patients in their journey to improve how they look and feel about themselves.
Dr. Nguyen earned his medical degree from the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles, California, and completed his plastic surgery residency training at Loma Linda University. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Nguyen is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Diplomates are required to complete training in an ACGME-accredited plastic surgery residency training program followed by extensive written and oral examinations prior to becoming board certified.
Publications, Abstracts, Presentations
Nguyen, D, Hakimi M, Sinha SR, Martin M. Upper Eyelid Approach for the Reconstruction of Isolated Fractures of the Anterior Wall of the Frontal Sinus. The Journal of craniofacial surgery. 2018; 29(7):1903-1905.
Nguyen, D, E Magtanong, and H Kim. “The Un-Wise Pattern Breast Reduction: Incorporating the Preexisting Superomedial Scar.” Journal of Investigative Medicine. Jan 2018. 66(1):A274–A275. DOI: 10.1136/jim-2017-000663.508
Nguyen, D, DW Dawson, OJ Hines, HA Reber, and TR Donahue. “Mucinous Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas: Are We Overestimating Malignant Potential?” Am Surg. 2014 Oct; 80(10): 915-9.
Nguyen, D, C Vu, J Chidester, S Gupta. “Enhanced Recovery in Plastic Surgery: A Review of the Literature and a Proposal of Actionable Measures.”
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2015
Nguyen, D, DW Dawson, OJ Hines, HA Reber, and TR Donahue. “Mucinous Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas: Are We Overestimating Malignant Potential?” Am Surg. 2014 Oct; 80(10): 915-9.
- 1st place in Resident Paper Competition at Southern California Chapter American College of Surgeons (SCC ACS) 2014 Meeting
Nguyen, D, DW Dawson, OJ Hines, HA Reber, and TR Donahue. “Mucinous Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas: Are We Overestimating Malignant Potential?” Am Surg. 2014 Oct; 80(10): 915-9.
- Oral presentation at Southern California Chapter American College of Surgeons (SCC ACS) 2014 Annual Meeting
Nguyen, D, and S. Gupta. “RealSelf: An Analysis of Patient Reported Outcomes of Satisfaction with Surgical and Nonsurgical Procedures over 5 Years”
- California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS 2017) 67th Annual Meeting
Nguyen, D, K Leong, M Hill, and D Mills. “Not Your Typical Donut Mastopexy: Modifications for Tuberous Breast Deformity.”
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) The Aesthetic Meeting 2017
Nguyen, D, J Roring, and S Gupta. “The Modified Dorsal Nasal Flap: Revisiting the Necessity of the Glabellar Extension.”
- California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS 2017) 67th Annual Meeting
Nguyen, D, J Roring, and S Gupta. “The Modified Dorsal Nasal Flap: Revisiting the Necessity of the Glabellar Extension.”
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2017
Nguyen, D, T Park, K Lopez, and M Martin. “Single Lower Border Plate Fixation in Anterior Mandibular Fractures.”
- 2018 Western Medical Research Conference
Nguyen, D, T Park, K Lopez, and M Martin. “Single Lower Border Plate Fixation in Anterior Mandibular Fractures.”
- 2018 Loma Linda University 86th Annual Postgraduate Convention (APC)
Nguyen, D, E Magtanong, J Chidester, R Ford, S Motakef, and H Kim. “The Un-Wise Pattern Breast Reduction: Incorporating the Preexisting Superomedial Scar.”
- 2nd Place Poster Presentation at 2018 Loma Linda University 86th Annual Postgraduate Convention (APC)
Nguyen, D, E Magtanong, J Chidester, R Ford, S Motakef, and H Kim. “The Un-Wise Pattern Breast Reduction: Incorporating the Preexisting Superomedial Scar.”
- 2018 Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Research Symposium
Nguyen, D, T Park, K Lopez, A Arsalan, MC Martin. “Single Lower Border Plate Fixation in Anterior Mandibular Fractures: Revisiting Champy's Lines of Osteosynthesis.”
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2018
Motakef S, Wong WW, Nguyen D, et al. “Liposomal Bupivacaine in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: Patient Outcomes and Economics.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2016;4(9 Suppl):40-41. doi:10.1097/01.GOX.0000502914.32275.09.
TT Park, K Lopez, D Nguyen, M Martin. “Single lower border plate fixation in anterior mandibular fractures.” Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2018 Jan; 66(1):A155–A156.
Thompson K, P Dhesi, D Nguyen, L Czer, J Moriguchi, ER Schwarz. “Evaluation of the HeartMate II™ Left Ventricular Assist Device in Obese Heart Failure Patients: Effects on Weight Loss.” Ann Transplant. 2011 Apr-Jun; 16(2): 63-7.
Ishaque B, Zayed MA, Miller J, Nguyen D, Kaji AH, O’Connell J, de Virgilio C. “Ethnic differences in arm vein diameter and arteriovenous fistula creation rates in men undergoing hemodialysis access.” J Vasc Surg. 2012 Aug; 56(2): 424-31.
Tadwalker, R, DU Udeoji, RJ Weiner, FL Avestruz, D LaChance, A Phan, D Nguyen, P Bharadwaj, ER Schwarz. “The Beneficial Role of Spiritual Counseling in Heart Failure Patients.”J Relig Health. 2014 Oct; 53(5): 1575-85.
Lee JA, Xing Y, Nguyen D, Xie J, Lee CJ, Black DL. “Depolarization and CaM kinase IV modulate NMDA receptor splicing through two essential RNA elements.” PLoS Biol. 2007;5(2):e40.
Livhits, M, D Chen, C Mercado, L Min, F Chen, N Foster, C Chandler, D Nguyen, M Gibbons, C Ko. “Presurgical Functional Status and Polypharmacy Screening of Older General Surgery Patients Was Associated with Improved Quality of General and Geriatric-Specific Hospital Care.”
- American College of Surgeons (ACS) 97th Annual Clinical Congress
Lew, W, D Nguyen, A Barleben, W Quinones-Baldrich, W Moore. “Increased Stroke Risk with the Amplatzer Plug used for Proximal Left Subclavian Artery Occlusion During Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair.”
- Western Vascular Society 27th Annual Meeting
Ishaque B, Zayed MA, Miller J, Nguyen D, Kaji AH, O’Connell J, de Virgilio C. “Ethnic differences in arm vein diameter and arteriovenous fistula creation rates in men undergoing hemodialysis access.” J Vasc Surg. 2012 Aug; 56(2): 424-31.
- 3rd place oral/poster presentation at American College of Surgeons (ACS) 97th Annual Clinical Congress
Ishaque B, Zayed MA, Miller J, Nguyen D, Kaji AH, O’Connell J, de Virgilio C. “Ethnic differences in arm vein diameter and arteriovenous fistula creation rates in men undergoing hemodialysis access.” J Vasc Surg. 2012 Aug; 56(2): 424-31.
- Western Vascular Society 26th Annual Meeting
Francis, C, D Nguyen, S Nazarian Mobin, M Urata. "Retrospective study from 3 major plastic surgery databases demonstrating an increase in incidence of metopic synostosis since 1985."
- American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association 69th Annual Meeting
Magtanong, E, D Nguyen, and H Kim. “Outcomes of Breast Reconstruction Following Nipple Sparing Mastectomy in a Single Academic Institution.”
- 2018 Western Medical Research Conference
Magtanong, E, D Nguyen, and H Kim. “Outcomes of Breast Reconstruction Following Nipple Sparing Mastectomy in a Single Academic Institution.”
- 2018 Loma Linda University 86th Annual Postgraduate Convention (APC)
Motakef S, Wong WW, Nguyen D, et al. Abstract: Liposomal Bupivacaine in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: Patient Outcomes and Economics. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2016;4(9 Suppl):40-41. doi:10.1097/01.GOX.0000502914.32275.09.
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2016
Narayanan, N, A Gole, D Nguyen, K Leong, and D Mills. “Donut Mastopexy: Modifications for Areolar Reduction and Tuberous Breast Deformities.”
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) The Aesthetic Meeting 2018
Magtanong, E, D Nguyen, and H Kim. “Outcomes of Breast Reconstruction Following Nipple Sparing Mastectomy in a Single Academic Institution.”
- 2018 Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Research Symposium