Dr. Paige Benyamein, MD
Female Plastic Surgeon · Irvine & Ladera Ranch, CA
A Plastic Surgeon Trained at UC San Diego, Practicing in Orange County
Dr. Paige Benyamein is a plastic surgeon at South Coast Plastic Surgery in Irvine and Ladera Ranch, specializing in aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and body. She trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery at UC San Diego Health, where she received the Clinical Excellence Award and the Spirit Award, and she practices alongside founder Dr. Kyle Song.
Her work centers on three areas: the California Facelift, breast surgery — including the practice’s signature Preservation Breast Augmentation — and body contouring for patients after pregnancy, after weight loss, or seeking a more sculpted figure. Her aesthetic philosophy is rooted in natural, tissue-preserving results: shorter scars, faster recovery, and outcomes that look like the best version of you rather than a different version of you.
As both a woman and a mother of two young children, Dr. Benyamein brings a perspective her patients consistently tell her they value — particularly the mommy makeover patients who make up a large share of her practice.
Key Specialties:
Facelift, neck lift, brow lift, and upper eyelid surgery — including the practice’s California Facelift, a hybrid deep-plane and SMAS technique designed for shorter scars and a faster recovery.
Preservation Breast Augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, and revision surgery — with a focus on natural shape, scar-conscious incisions, and long-term result quality.
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Tummy tuck, mommy makeover, liposuction, and body lift after significant weight loss — a growing area of her practice driven by patients seeking definition after pregnancy or GLP-1 weight loss.
An expert you can trust
Background and education
Dr. Benyamein was born in Toronto, Canada, and moved to the United States at age 10. She knew she wanted to be a surgeon from the age of 8 — a conviction reinforced as a teenager when she shadowed a plastic surgeon and watched her own mother undergo breast reconstruction. Her training reflects more than a decade of focused work in academic medical centers known for surgical excellence.
South Coast Plastic Surgery — Irvine, CA
- University of California, San Diego Health
- Clinical Excellence Award · Spirit Award
- University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
- Global Health Scholarly Concentration · Class of 2018
University of Nevada, Reno.
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Irvine
The Aesthetic Society (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) · California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Published Research and Recognition
Dr. Benyamein is an active contributor to the academic side of plastic surgery, with peer-reviewed publications in Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery — Global Open, and Hand. Her work spans both clinical safety and the future of the specialty itself.
As first author of “A Work in Progress: Women’s Status in the Plastic Surgery Workforce” in Aesthetic Surgery Journal, she examined career satisfaction across more than 1,300 female plastic surgeons in the U.S. — research that informs how she mentors residents and structures her own practice today. Her co-authored study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery — Global Open reviewed five years of patient outcomes after aesthetic procedures, contributing to a deeper understanding of complication management and patient safety in cosmetic surgery.
At UC San Diego, she was recognized with both the Clinical Excellence Award and the Spirit Award — recognition not just of surgical skill, but of how she shows up for patients and colleagues.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Dr. Benyamein decide whether a patient is a good candidate for surgery?
Dr. Benyamein evaluates candidacy across three areas: medical readiness (overall health, healing capacity, any conditions that affect surgery or anesthesia), realistic expectations (whether the desired outcome is achievable with the procedure being considered), and timing (for example, waiting until childbearing is complete for a mommy makeover, or reaching weight stability before body contouring). When a patient isn't ready or surgery isn't the right answer, she says so — that conversation is part of the consultation, not a failure of it.
What procedures does Dr. Benyamein specialize in?
Her practice is divided across three areas: facial aesthetic surgery — including facelift, California lift, neck lift, and upper eyelid surgery; breast surgery — including Preservation Breast Augmentation, breast lift, and breast reduction; and body contouring — including tummy tuck, mommy makeover, liposuction, and surgery after significant weight loss.
Where does Dr. Benyamein perform surgery?
Surgical procedures are performed at South Coast Plastic Surgery's accredited surgical facility for most outpatient cases, and at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Irvine when a hospital setting is appropriate. Both settings are staffed with board-certified anesthesiologists, and patients receive a detailed pre-operative and recovery plan before the day of surgery.
Is Dr. Benyamein a board-certified plastic surgeon?
Dr. Benyamein completed her plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at UC San Diego Health and is board-eligible with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). The standard pathway for surgeons in the years immediately following residency. Board eligibility means she has completed all required training and is in the process of completing the ABPS certification examination process. She is an active member of The Aesthetic Society and the California Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Where did Dr. Benyamein train?
She completed her plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at UC San Diego Health, earned her MD from the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, and completed her aesthetic fellowship at South Coast Plastic Surgery in Irvine.
What should I expect at a consultation with Dr. Benyamein?
Consultations with Dr. Benyamein are unrushed and education-first. You'll discuss your goals, review your medical history, and have a physical examination relevant to the procedure you're considering. Dr. Benyamein will walk you through realistic outcomes, recovery, and whether you're a good candidate — including telling you when surgery isn't the right answer. You'll also receive a personalized quote and recovery plan. Consultations are available at both the Irvine and Ladera Ranch offices.
Book Your Consultation with Dr. Benyamein
Whether you’re considering a facelift, breast surgery, or body contouring, Dr. Benyamein’s consultations are unrushed, education-first, and designed to help you decide whether surgery is right for you — not to sell you on it. Schedule online or contact our Irvine or Ladera Ranch office to begin.
