Meet Dr. Larry Nichter
Dr. Nichter is an experienced plastic surgeon that holds certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is also a member of numerous plastic surgery societies. Patients are attracted to Dr. Nichter’s calm, warm demeanor and find his bedside manner comforting as they go through their surgical journey.
He is passionate about patient education and ensuring the right procedure is performed to achieve the best result with the least amount of surgery necessary. He is upfront and honest with all of his patients. If surgery is not the best answer, he will be forthcoming with his reasons, and if alternatives are available, he will recommend the option that is best for you
Surgical Training
As an honors graduate of Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Nichter went on to complete his internship and residency in general surgery at UCLA Medical Center. He then completed his Plastic Surgery residency at the University of Virginia. In addition, Dr. Nichter completed several advanced Plastic Surgical Fellowships at the University of Virginia and earned a Master of Science degree in surgery. His training included extensive exposure to advanced Aesthetic Surgical Techniques.
He is highly skilled in the latest advances in face and neck rejuvenation, specializing in the LiteLift® (modified facelift) procedure offered exclusively at Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery. Dr. Nichter’s other areas of expertise include breast augmentation with implants or fat transfer, minimal scar breast lifts, and breast reductions. Dr. Nichter also specializes in body-transforming procedures such as tummy tuck, liposuction, and vaginal rejuvenation.
Notable Achievements
Dr. Nichter has extensive experience practicing plastic surgery. His career began in 1985 as a professor of plastic surgery at the esteemed University of Southern California. Dr. Nichter has written a book and more than 135 journal articles and book chapters on plastic surgery. Over the years, he has trained and mentored countless plastic surgery residents and fellows.
He has been recognized by his peers and other industry experts as a leader in plastic surgery, both for his surgical skills and patient care. Dr. Nichter has been acknowledged as one of the “Best Plastic Surgeons in Orange County.” Additionally, he has received many awards and designations, including RealSelf Top 100, Top Doctor, Super Doctors, and Compassionate Doctor.
Dr. Nichter has formerly served two terms as both Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at one of the largest Plastic Surgery Departments in the world located at Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach, CA. Dr. Nichter serves on committees for the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and has served as a Board Examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
He has been featured in countless publications, TV, and radio segments across the globe and locally in U.S. News and World Report, Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, and the Orange County Register. Time Magazine’s June 2015 issue included a cover story, which spotlighted Dr. Nichter and one of his facelift patients.
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Medical Mission Work
Dr. Nichter is the President and Founder of the Mission Plasticos Foundation, a non-profit medical group that performs reconstructive surgery on children and adults in impoverished areas of the world where medical care is not readily available.
In 2016, a new local initiative called Reshaping Lives California was launched to meet the reconstructive surgical needs of those without medical care or financial means in our own community.
It has since grown and expanded tremendously and is now known as Reshaping Lives America.
Dr. Nichter has participated in more than 70 medical missions through the Mission Plasticos Foundation and other organizations. A film, The Story of Healing, documenting his mission to Vietnam, earned an Oscar Academy Award. In 2022, he met with the Dalai Lama and received praise for the continued life-changing work Mission Plasticos does in Nepal providing burn surgeries for people in need.
Visit the Mission Plasticos Foundation
website for more information.
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