Zelken Institute for Aesthetic Medicine

"Plastic surgery is the foundation of the Zelken Institute. Dr. Zelken, a Johns Hopkins-trained, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializes in surgery of the face, breast, and body. His niche procedures include facelift, rhinoplasty, laser eyelid surgery, and wide awake surgery. He is a luminary for BodyTite, a scarless skin tightening solution, and holds a leadership role at Hoag Hospital. He is fellowship trained in microsurgery and is a respected member of the local trauma call panels.

Under the guidance of our Wellness Director Sophia Puatu, DNP, we offer weight loss solutions, hormone replacement, energy optimization, and metabolism. All surgical patients visit should speak with a staff anesthesiologist prior to surgery to ensure surgery is safe and to be optimized medically. We are believers in the perioperative surgical home concept (POSH) where continuity of care is assured, and you can choose this option enhance or maintain your results.

We offer a comprehensive menu of services from laser therapy to photofacials, fillers and other injectables, innovative therapies, and skin care. Kaeli Cosmetics and SkinBetter cosmeceuticals line the shelves. Nurse Miki Omori is the director of our Nonsurgical division, which offers all typical medspa services under the direct guidance of a board-certified plastic surgeon. We believe that nonsurgical therapies like fillers, and lasers, are paramount to optimizing surgical outcomes."