Dr. Michelle Spring is a board-certified diplomate of The American Board of Plastic Surgery specializing in cosmetic surgery in Los Angeles. After completing an American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery fellowship with Dr. Stevens and an Integrated Plastic Surgery residency at University of Wisconsin, Madison, Dr. Spring practiced in Wisconsin as faculty and helped train residents in reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery.
Prior to joining the team at Marina Plastic Surgery, Dr. Spring traveled for one year to Bangladesh, Bolivia, China, Ecuador, India, Peru, Taiwan and Vietnam, where she used her surgical skills and compassion to provide humanitarian relief as an Interplast Webster Fellow. She provided free reconstructive plastic surgery for children and adults with cleft palates, cleft lips, disfiguring burns and hand deformities. She then practiced in Sandpoint and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho before returning to Southern California.
At Marina Plastic Surgery, Dr. Spring is known for her dedication to excellent patient care and her exceptional surgical skills. Dr. Spring will listen carefully to your goals and explain your options. Above all, she will strive to provide results that exceed your expectations.
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Credentials & Publications
Dr. Spring has earned extensive educational and professional credentials, including:
- B.S. with distinction in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from University of Wisconsin, Madison (Alpha Omega Alpha)
- 5-year Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency at University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship with Dr. Stevens
- Interplast Webster Fellowship
- Member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
In addition, Dr. Spring has authored and co-authored many peer-reviewed professional journal articles and book chapters, and she has presented educational lectures and research results internationally. She has been interviewed on public television about cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
Dr. Spring participates in training plastic surgeons in the specialty of cosmetic surgery through the aesthetic fellowship of the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. She is also active with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and has been a governing board member of an outpatient surgery center.
Combining Compassionate Care and Surgical Expertise
Patients seeking breast surgery, body contouring or facial rejuvenation will appreciate the compassionate care and surgical expertise of Dr. Spring. She has a true passion for making a difference in the lives of her patients. Because she is a mom herself, Dr. Spring understands how pregnancy and breastfeeding affect a woman’s body, and how rewarding it is to restore and improve breast and abdominal contour and shape.
With her diverse set of skills and experiences, Dr. Spring can truly appreciate each patient’s specific situation and personal goals. She takes time to get to know her Los Angeles plastic surgery patients and understand their concerns.
A Passion for Humanitarian Work and for Life
Dr. Spring’s energy and enthusiasm to serve are evident in her personal and professional life. She has volunteered with the American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Salvation Army, where she was responsible for delivering health care and supplies for the homeless.
When Dr. Spring is not performing surgery at Marina Plastic Surgery, she continues her humanitarian work with Eduplast, a nonprofit organization dedicated to training plastic and reconstructive surgeons in Nicaragua and Ecuador.
Dr. Spring lives in Southern California with her husband, son and dog. They appreciate the great outdoors and spend their free time hiking, skiing and exploring the world.
If you're ready to meet with Dr. Spring now, you can receive a free consultation when you request your appointment online and schedule during one of the convenient times she has set aside exclusively for Web visitors. Need a little more information before you decide? Consider downloading our free ebook.