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Lauren Greenberg The decision to pursue plastic surgery is a personal one. It should be a positive life experience. My goal is to meet with you, evaluate what areas concern you, and discuss the possibilities. To achieve results, I'll bring my skills as a Stanford, breast and cosmetic fellowship trained, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has been in practice since 1999. I will educate you on your options and the pros and cons of each path. I meet with you directly for all of your visits, from consultations through surgery and recovery.
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Dr. Lauren Greenberg is a plastic surgeon in a boutique solo private practice in Palo Alto and Menlo Park, California. Her office is now in Menlo Park. If you go to Wikipedia, plastic surgery is a medical specialty involving "the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body, divided into two categories: reconstructive and cosmetic."
Dr. Lauren Greenberg's office is a solo practice set in a small, boutique office. I value one on one attention, a natural setting, and privacy. After 21 years at Welch Road on Stanford's campus (where I trained for General & Plastic Surgery) in Palo Alto, I have moved to a new larger office in Menlo Park.
What does Board Certified mean? What is a cosmetic surgeon? It is difficult to know what questions to ask. When you decide to pursue plastic and cosmetic surgery, you will do internet research. Most of my patients have told few friends they did anything, so it is common you think "I don't know anyone who has done this."
Cosmetic enhancement procedures are designed to improve physical appearance, so patients are naturally excited to know how the results of their aesthetic treatment will look. Though doctors are typically happy to describe the anticipated outcome or show examples of previous work, those methods do not provide a personalized visual example of the potential results.
Reviews (36)
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Cheryl Glaiser
Apr 28, 2022
Dr Greenberg is a gifted talented plastic surgeon. She is kind, professional and compassionate. I came to her for a tummy tuck for functional reasons. After weight loss and seven hip surgeries I was having trouble bending down to tie my shoes. Boy, did she work her magic on me! She has the experience and natural ability to sculpt the human body. I would highly recommend her for your plastic surgery.

I was truly shocked by her ability to make me look 20 years younger. Thank you to all the women who wrote reviews as this really helps when choosing a surgeon. Cheryl useitdontabuseit.me
E. S. Perez Ecpas
Apr 27, 2022
Great Doctor. I known her since my first surgery back in 2009 when I did my breast implants. Now I went back with her to make a breast augmentation and tummy tuck and all I can say I LOVE THE RESULTS. Dr Greenberg has Great art skills and she is passionate about her work, very professional and hones.
Tanya L.
Feb 18, 2022
Dr. Lauren Greenberg is so real, to the point and very knowledgeable when it comes to human anatomy and her craft. I trusted her immediately and she was able to achieve exactly what I was hoping for. I had implants that had migrated due to poor support, tons of exercise and a chest wall that is slanted which over time the implants slid towards my armpits leaving absolutely no fullness where I wanted it. she exchanged my old implants for slightly bigger however how she used mesh and some manipulation of my breast pocket so that this won't happen again was pretty amazing.

All of her advice and detailed work has made an amazing difference in how my Breasts look and I won't have the same problem again. She doesn't sugar coat anything And I think that is what I appreciated the most. I highly recommend her and she just has a great eye for aesthetic.
Vanessa Smith
Jan 19, 2022
I highly recommend Dr. Greenberg! She is a very skilled plastic surgeon and an amazing artist! She genuinely cares about her patients and takes her time to explain all the details and every question that might come up pre and post surgery. Her assistant Justine is also very caring and professional. I love my results years later and couldn't be happier!
S. M.
Nov 23, 2021
Six years later and I'm still such a fan of Dr. Greenberg. I know there are plenty of talented plastic surgeons in the Bay Area, but I wouldn't trust anyone else. She's perfected fat grafting like few others and the results are truly amazing. Plus she's just a really kind and caring person. I trust her implicitly and that's a real find with any doctor.
C. T.
Sep 29, 2021
I called today to arrange a consult appointment for my 17 year old who has a fatty tissue mass on her inner knee that was recently discovered, and needs to be removed most likely by liposuction. The receptionist told me when I called this morning around 11am that she would ask the doctor if she could do this type of procedure. I told her we were referred from UCSF to plastics for this, so it should be something she can do a consult for.

By 4pm, no call back. So I called again, same receptionist, tells me she has my name and number and she will talk to the doctor to ask if she can make an appointment. I asked when she planned to do this, she said, "Today.or tomorrow." She then said that the doctor is really busy and she might not have time for this, and that she only does cosmetic procedures, but maybe she could give us a referral.

I again explained that this is a cosmetic procedure, and we didn't want a referral elsewhere. The reason we had reached out was because it looked like she had an expertise in liposuction given that she has a blog about it. She then said that the doctor is booked on her consult appointments until FEBRUARY anyway! (5 months from now)-and she couldn't even book one without asking the doctor. Needless to say, I told her thank you anyway. Completely frustrating experience, and if you want to see a plastic surgeon for a consult before February, call someone else!
Serena Goodspeed
Jul 29, 2021
I can't say enough about Dr. Greenberg. She was so very thoughtful in the care she provided. She took the time to listen and answer all my questions with patience and honesty. Making the decision to have a cosmetic procedure was both an exciting and scary experience so it was very comforting to have a surgeon that made time to make sure I understood everything before, during, and after my procedure. If I ever decide to have another procedure, I will definitely go back to Dr. Greenberg.
Nicole Perkins
Jul 22, 2021
Dr Greenberg is a gifted surgeon and artist. She removed my 32 yr old implants and as well reconstructed my tiny breasts. I highly recommend her talented hands and expertise.
Erin Scolari
Mar 01, 2021
Dr. Greenberg completely repatterned my body. After 3 babies, no amount of exercise and diet could achieve the incredible results I achieved in such a short time. I am going to be wearing a bikini this summer thanks to her and her incredible team!
Katie Bramlett
Feb 26, 2021
I was referred to Dr. Greenberg by and friend and my experience with her was outstanding. She is a fantastic surgeon and clearly communicates every detail, every step of the way. She will dedicate time and energy in order to make sure you understand everything and feel as comfortable as possible. I would absolutely see her again and would highly recommend her.
Judy L.
Dec 27, 2020
This is the best PS in California, I believe. I searched high and low for a good PS to perform my breast reduction. My search even extended to Beverly Hills. I couldn't be happier that I chose Dr. GREENBERG, and with the outcome of the surgery. I am three weeks out now, and I am ecstatic. This doctor cares about the satisfaction of her patients, and it is important to her to give exactly what the patient wants.

She also has a good eye herself, for what is best. She listens to what the patient states she wants. She has a very pleasant demeanor and great attitude. I am so happy I found this very competent physician, and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a top-notch PS. She gets my vote every time. I would go to her for any plastic surgery needs.
Connie K.
Dec 17, 2020
I can not say enough good things about Dr. Greenberg. I have had a few both necessary and elective surgeries so I have had experience at being a surgery patient. I am also in the health field myself so I know the difference between good and bad care. Dr. Greenberg provides GREAT care. She is a talented surgeon and has amazing follow up which I have found that other doctors lack.

She is very educated and experienced and has a down to earth and approachable personality. She stays current and maintains a very informational blog. Justine, her front desk assistant Is fantastic as well -Returns messages and emails promptly and is super helpful. My experience with Dr. Greenberg has been exceptional. I'm loving my results and feel extremely fortunate to be her patient. I highly recommend this doctor!
Patrick P.
May 27, 2020
Dr. Greenberg helped my wife with an issue inside her upper leg. Not only she took care of it in a way than no other Dr. proposed for 20 years. She also avoided her from doing non necessary operations. While results were already outstanding immediately after the operation, After months, the results are even better. Simply amazing. It is also so important for my wife to select Dr. Greenberg because she trusts her, because she knows that Dr. Greenberg genuinely cares about her and would always look for the best solutions for her. Dr. Greenberg has golden hands and is super professional.
Larissa M.
Dec 14, 2019
I feel a little weird about posting a review for a plastic surgeon - but in the same way reading these reviews helped me choose Dr. Greenberg, I feel like I owe it to the community to give back. I consulted Dr. Greenberg to repair skin and muscle damage that I incurred from being overweight as a kid. I lost around 70 lbs over 10 years ago - about 40% of my body weight - and my body never bounced back.

Not wanting to enter my 30's without ever seeing the results of my hard work, I decided to see Dr. Greenberg for a tummy tuck and arm lift. I consulted other surgeons as well, but what stood out to me about Dr. Greenberg is her honesty. While other doctors tried to sell me on both procedures, Dr. Greenberg told me that the arm lift was "not worth it", given the level of skin laxity and the challenges she's seen with patients over the many years she's practiced. Seeing that she'd advise against a procedure that would make her money (but not be in my best interest) made me immediately trust her.

I also valued her high level of technical aptitude, as can be seen on her blog online - she explains the different types of stitches she uses internally, as well as the different scar treatment options. While other plastic surgeons rely on glamor shots, Dr. Greenberg relies on pure facts. It's been 10 months since my surgery and I haven't been happier.

I lost 4 inches on my waist (Dr. Greenberg said my abdominal wall was stretched out as if I had a child) and can finally see my abs. My scar is low and fading quickly. I'm so proud to be able to wear a bikini for the first time in my life. Thanks, Dr. Greenberg!
Erin Merchant
Nov 28, 2019
I highly recommend Dr. Greenberg! I have nothing but positive accolades for every aspect of her practice. What I loved most was how she works one-on-one with her patients through the whole process instead of assigning a middle person. Additionally, her office assistant, Justine, was equally helpful, informative and super easy to work with. I definitely feel like I chose the right surgeon!
Ann DeMarquez
Nov 18, 2019
When I first started searching for a plastic surgeon I knew I wanted a women this time. Someone with the attitude of let's make this look right for you. With Dr Greenberg this is what I got! Absolutely love her Demeanor, confidence and her skill level. I had my implants removed, a reduction (because I never wanted to be that big) and a lift. It looks fabulous!

I feel fabulous. Take it from this nurse I couldn't be happier and more impressed. P.s I also love that she doesn't have a fancy big office with tons of staff and Justine your awesome too!
A. M.
Oct 20, 2019
Dr Greenberg is an absolute magician. At the same time I found her honesty about surgical outcome and expectations reassuring. I totally trust her and would highly recommend her for anyone in my family. Her staff is also organized and super helpful.
Vincent B.
Oct 08, 2019
When I look in the mirror now I is see a much younger, more attractive face. I no longer have to turn away when I see my father's tired face staring back at me. The facial fat transfer which I received from Lauren has made a dramatic, positive difference in my life. I am a man in my mid fifties who was lucky to find Lauren and consult with her about my concerns.

She has a great deal of experience with this procedure and will explain to you the the long term positive effects on both facial volume and skin vitality. Before and after pictures are simply too cold and technical and do not do justice to the change.
Gail B.
Aug 20, 2019
Dr Greenberg is your last stop when looking for an extremely competent surgeon. I was afraid to have my 15 year old breast implants removed. I'm in my mid 60s with paper thin skin. I'm now 9 weeks post op and couldn't be happier with the results. My saggy, Hugh stretched out breasts are now pert small C's. Phew, what a relief. I had no idea it's possible to have normal perky breasts again. Dr G is wonderful!
Jessica Rowe
Aug 04, 2019
Dr. Greenberg is the best! She is patient and gives great realistic perspective. Which is exactly what I was looking for in a plastic surgeon. I have recommended her to multiple friends. Results are awesome! I am super happy with everything!
Verity B.
Apr 15, 2019
Dr Greenberg is the best. A total pro, always on time and organized and safe. I have been with Dr Lauren for nearly ten years, entrusting my skin care and management to her with full confidence. Thankful to be in such great hands.
Jennifer Maxwell
Oct 25, 2018
Dr Lauren Greenberg is an excellent surgeon! I am so happy will my results. She is compassionate and gives great feedback as to what procedure fits you. The entire surgical staff was awesome and I felt comfortable the whole time during my surgery. Justine in the front office is a master at running the office. She is very pleasant and gets back to you in a timely manner. If anyone needs a plastic sergeon I will always recommend Dr Greenberg.
Erin Brigham
Sep 29, 2018
Dr. Greenberg is a caring, highly skilled physician who communicates every detail about surgical procedures as well as checks in frequently afterward. Her assistant, Justine, is extremely professional, responsive and can answer all of your questions. Great experience!
Emely Ibarra
Jul 23, 2018
I highly recommend Dr. Greenberg! I felt extremely taken care of and informed every step of the way. She sets realistic expectations in terms of results and recovery, and makes sure you are as prepared and comfortable as can be before/during/after surgery. Justine is great too and very accommodating when scheduling appointments.
Jackie C.
Jul 20, 2018
Dr. Greenberg is very professional and knowledgeable about the surgery I had. The scars are almost disappeared after i have used scar scream. The result is very beautiful. She responded my text messages or phone immediately after the surgery. Her front desk Justine is very polite. Definitely I will recomend for her!
Mj B.
May 17, 2017
After several YEARS of researching and interviewing doctors, when I met Dr. Greenberg, I knew I was done looking. I put my deposit down after the first visit. Dr. Greenberg listens to you as a patient, then walks you through outcomes by showing you what is possible and what is not - there is simply no BS with her and zero pressure. What you see if what you get: An exceptional surgeon at the top of her game.

Thank you Dr. Greenberg - my results exceeded my high expectations. Justine, you deserve props, too. You're warm, organized, encouraging and authentic. Overall, I highly recommend Dr. Greenberg and her team.
Nouf M.
Dec 28, 2016
My mother and I would like to thank Doctor Greenberg and Justine. After a lot of research we found out about the Doctor and we are so happy that we did. She is very knowledgeable and cooperative. She is so passionate about her work which is very admirable. She listens to our concerns even after her office hours. And is always there for us. They have been helpful and great. We will always be grateful for doctor Greenberg.
Claudia N.
Nov 19, 2016
Dr. G is the best! I interviewed 5 doctors up and down the peninsula and SF before settling on Dr. Greenberg. She is frank, supremely knowledgeable, caring and patient. From the first visit though all my follow-ups Dr. Greenberg was professional, compassionate and thorough. My surgery was complicated and she walked me though ALL the possible outcomes and scenarios.

I am thrilled with the results. I would definitely recommend Dr. Greenberg. Justine, too, is a gem! She is always prompt in returning calls and keeps the office running smoothly.
Shelly S.
Nov 14, 2016
I started my search with Dr. Greenberg and quickly realized I did not need to go further. She is professional, pleasant and knowledgeable. She tells it straight and does not over-promise. My augmentation and lipo looks wonderful! I could not be more pleased with the results and my boyfriend echoes my feelings! The scars are minimal and the healing quick due to her skill. I would definitely return to her and recommend her to anyone looking for personal and professional care from a great doctor and staff! Great work. Thank you!
Colette B.
Oct 08, 2016
I've been a patient of Dr Greenberg's for 15 years. I started with her when I lived in SF, and now live in Europe. There's a reason why I cross and ocean (and a continent) to still see her -- she's one of the finest doctors I've met. And I've interviewed plenty, all over the world. She has a rare combination of incredible professionalism and compassion.

She won't talk down to you, or be dismissive, as many other doctors do. And she is a world-class doctor -- as you'll see from other reviews, her work is outstanding. As the reviewer S.M. confirms, the medical community in the Bay Area recognises her extraordinary skill, and she has many long-term patients, which gives you an idea of her caliber. I am sure that she'll be to capacity soon, and that appointments will be hard to get, so I'd get on her preferred patient list now.
Lauren J.
Jan 21, 2016
As promised, an update now that I've had a procedure. Dr. Greenberg has helped me with some very serious keloid scars and we are in the process of revising them by redoing the incisions. She's been super meticulous in doing a test section first and observing it for months, and soon we'll do more because the small section she revised has healed much better than the scars from the original operation done by another doctor.

Beyond that, I have so appreciated her professionalism, compassion and commitment to fixing scars left by another doctor's surgery. The surgeon I saw before Dr. Greenberg was dismissive and minimized my very reasonable discontent with the results of the surgery he did, and to have Dr. Greenberg validate my feelings about how my scars look and show genuine care in doing what she can to improve them has meant a lot.

Numerous times she's said, "You're too young to settle for this result. Let's see what we can do to make this better." And that's been such a relief after two years trying to talk myself into accepting wide, raised and long scars.
Shea H.
Sep 30, 2015
I can only say that if you are even thinking about doing anything to your body or face you must see Dr. Greenberg! She is absolutely amazing! I am so beyond happy with my results. I just can't even believe it! Dr. G is a surgical artist! She completely transformed my breasts with her breast lift surgery. And did an amazing job doing a fat transfer to my face! I'm so very thankful that out of all the plastic surgeons in the SF Bay Area she was the one I chose! Thanking my lucky stars! Dr. G is a gem of a person as well.

She is straight forward yet extremely personable! I simply cannot express what a wonderful surgeon she is. Beyond Talented! Thank you with all my heart Dr. Greenberg! And I must add that Justine in the office is simply awesome too!
Penelope B.
Aug 26, 2014
The good: My results are fantastic. I still look like me, just much much better. I love that Dr. Greenberg gave me all of my options and helped me come up with treatment that would get me the result I want. I initially just wanted to do one specific thing, but she helped me understand that it would not give me the results I wanted. She was able to do this without making me feel pressured.

She is honest--she tells it like it is. The bad: I am not too wild about the surgery center--they need an update. My advice: Just get started. Don't try to decide what you need all by yourself--that is why we have surgeons like Dr. Greenberg!
Amber F.
Apr 09, 2014
Dr. Greenberg and her staff are extremely professional and kind. Dr. Greenberg is direct about the pro's and con's of any surgery (which is what you want from a surgeon). She doesn't try to talk you into anything. If you are looking for natural results Dr. Greenberg is the best. Consider the professionalism and maturity of all comments posted on yelp.
Greg Gall
Mar 12, 2013
I searched and interviewed doctors all over the bay area to do a cosmetic procedure on my face. After meeting with all the doctors, I chose Dr. Lauren Greenberg. I completely trust her. I met with Dr. Greenberg more than once and she was always professional, available, up to date, scientifically current and most importantly wanted to know my opinions about what I wanted to accomplish -- never hurried.

Isn't that what you want from a cosmetic surgeon? She is super kind and just plain sweet. Dr. Greenberg is an artist. I never felt hurried and she had great ideas and opinions about state of the art surgery, the biology of healing and cosmetic repair gadgets. Her office assistant, Justine, is the sweetest too. Extremely cordial practice. I will be a repeat customer for Dr. Greenberg and really happy and lucky to have met this artist who happens to be a fantastic cosmetic surgeon. WooHoo!
Carolyn N.
May 25, 2011
UPDATE 5/25/2011: An employee of Dr. Greenberg sent me a PM on Yelp asking me about my language and asked me if I kiss my mother with that mouth (It was a Kanye West quote grandma!). I called the office and confronted her and she said she was going to call the police for harassing her. WTF? You started to harass me first! I just had to clarify that it was someone (Patty M.) from Dr. Greenberg's office and it turned out to be true!

Can you believe that? Unbelievable! So, I'll be more CLEAR on my surgery -- I had my breasts done by Dr. Greenberg and she left me TONS of scars. I mean. ALL OVER! They came from an infection from what she claims, "Cheap bandages from the surgery center that she uses and it was not her fault" even though "It happens all the time". She said I must have been allergic to them. NOT TRUE.

I am not allergic to anything - this is my second breast augmentation and the first time went FLAWLESS! I COMPLETELY regret going to Dr. Greenberg and I've shedded MANY tears over this. She gave me 2 options: Use bleaching cream OR she can cut me up again to eliminate the scars. which would give me more scars. Only an idiot would choose the latter. Soooooo. for people who are wanting reviews on breast implants, I would suggest going elsewhere.

For that matter, you can PM me your email address and I would be more than happy to send pix since I seriously doubt Yelp would let me post them of my scarred breasts on here - even though no man would find them arousing. Since it turns out that people are writing fake 5-star reviews for Dr. Greenberg since I've posted on here - use your wisdom and steer clear from this place (and Patty M.).

The best place to go and do research are topless bars. find the breasts you like and buy the girl a drink and ask her about them and the doctors she consulted with. Heck - I know there aren't topless bars around here, but Santana Row might be your next best bet. :) Don't be like me and let her "Stanford grad" crap blind you. Stupid people go to Stanford all the time. Applause to Dr. Greenberg for her education - but jeers to her experience. BTW - just for Patty M. - not only am I going to blast these photos of my scarred breasts on blogs, but also on Flickr with description and tags. I hope more and more women see what Dr. Greenberg did to me!