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<h1>The Cosmetic-Medicine Capital: Beverly Hills Doctors, Dermatologists & Medspas</h1>
<p>If there is a single zip code the world associates with looking one's best, it is 90210. Long before reality television and red-carpet culture made cosmetic medicine a mainstream conversation, Beverly Hills had quietly become its global capital — a few square miles with one of the highest concentrations of board-certified plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and aesthetic specialists anywhere on earth. Patients fly in from other states and other continents for a consultation on Bedford Drive. Here is a friendly, informational look at how the city earned that reputation, what the landscape actually looks like, and — most importantly — how to choose a provider wisely.</p>
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<h3>Why Beverly Hills Became the Cosmetic-Medicine Capital</h3>
<p>The concentration is no accident. Beverly Hills sits at the intersection of two powerful forces: proximity to the entertainment industry, where appearance has genuine professional stakes, and a century-long association with glamour and reinvention. That created sustained, discerning demand — and demand of that kind attracts the most credentialed practitioners, who in turn attract more patients. The result is a self-reinforcing cluster, the medical equivalent of what Rodeo Drive is to luxury retail.</p>
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<p>You can see the cluster on a map. The stretch of <strong>North Bedford Drive</strong> between Wilshire and Santa Monica is so dense with surgical and dermatology suites that locals have long called it "Surgery Row." The neighboring blocks of <strong>Roxbury, Camden, and Crescent Drives</strong> fill in the rest, putting an extraordinary range of specialists within a few minutes' walk of one another.</p>
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<h3>The Range of Practices</h3>
<p>"Cosmetic medicine" in Beverly Hills spans a wide spectrum, from major surgery to a lunchtime skincare appointment. The categories you'll encounter most often:</p>
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<li><strong>Plastic & reconstructive surgery</strong> — board-certified surgeons performing both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, the discipline most associated with the Bedford Drive corridor.</li>
<li><strong>Dermatology</strong> — medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, from skin-cancer screening to lasers, peels, and injectables. Several Beverly Hills dermatologists are internationally known names in the field.</li>
<li><strong>Medspas & aesthetic medicine</strong> — physician-led clinics focused on non-surgical treatments: injectables, energy-based devices, and skincare, often blending clinical care with a spa-like experience.</li>
<li><strong>Cosmetic dentistry</strong> — the "Beverly Hills smile" is its own tradition, with practices specializing in veneers, whitening, and full aesthetic dentistry.</li>
<li><strong>Ophthalmology & vision</strong> — LASIK and refractive surgery, oculoplastics, and comprehensive eye care round out the city's medical roster.</li>
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<h3>An Informational Note — This Is Not Medical Advice</h3>
<p>It bears saying plainly, because it matters: any medical or cosmetic procedure is a personal decision with real considerations, and this article is <em>informational only — not medical advice</em>. It does not endorse any specific provider, procedure, or outcome. Results, risks, and suitability vary from person to person. Anyone considering treatment should consult a licensed, board-certified physician, discuss the specific risks and alternatives, verify credentials directly, and make the choice that is right for their own health and goals.</p>
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<h3>How to Choose a Provider Wisely</h3>
<p>The very density that makes Beverly Hills a destination also means there is a lot to sort through. A few practical, common-sense principles that experienced patients rely on:</p>
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<li><strong>Verify board certification.</strong> Confirm the physician is certified by the relevant American board for the procedure in question (for example, the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the American Board of Dermatology). Certification is verifiable through the boards' own public records.</li>
<li><strong>Match the specialty to the procedure.</strong> The right credential depends on what you're considering — a surgeon, a dermatologist, and an aesthetic-medicine physician are not interchangeable.</li>
<li><strong>Consult more than once.</strong> A good consultation educates you and sets realistic expectations rather than pressuring a decision. Meeting more than one provider is normal and encouraged.</li>
<li><strong>Ask about the specifics.</strong> Where is the procedure performed, who administers anesthesia, what does recovery actually involve, and what is the plan if something doesn't go as hoped? Clear answers are a good sign.</li>
<li><strong>Be wary of pressure and of prices that seem too good.</strong> Elite care is a considered decision, not an impulse buy. Reputable Beverly Hills practices are comfortable giving you time.</li>
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<h3>The Directory: Beverly Hills Cosmetic-Medicine Practices</h3>
<p>Below is every practice plotted on our <a href="/map.html">interactive Beverly Hills map</a>, grouped by specialty, each with its address and phone number. Tap any address for directions, or any number to call. This is a starting point for your own research, not a recommendation of any particular practice — always verify credentials directly.</p>
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<h4 class="dir-cat">Cosmetic Dentistry <em>2</em></h4>
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<span class="dir-name">Dental90210</span>
<a class="dir-addr" href="https://maps.google.com/?q=Dental90210%20415%20N%20Crescent%20Dr%2C%20Suite%20380%2C%20Beverly%20Hills%2C%20CA%2090210" target="_blank" rel="noopener">415 N Crescent Dr, Suite 380, Beverly Hills, CA 90210</a>
<a class="dir-phone" href="tel:+14246539729">+1-424-653-9729</a>
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<span class="dir-name">Beverly Hills Aesthetic Dentistry</span>
<a class="dir-addr" href="https://maps.google.com/?q=Beverly%20Hills%20Aesthetic%20Dentistry%20435%20N%20Bedford%20Dr%2C%20Suite%20414%2C%20Beverly%20Hills%2C%20CA%2090210" target="_blank" rel="noopener">435 N Bedford Dr, Suite 414, Beverly Hills, CA 90210</a>
<a class="dir-phone" href="tel:+13102762088">+1-310-276-2088</a>
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<h4 class="dir-cat">Dermatology <em>3</em></h4>
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<span class="dir-name">Dermatology Associates Medical Group</span>
<a class="dir-addr" href="https://maps.google.com/?q=Dermatology%20Associates%20Medical%20Group%20465%20N%20Roxbury%20Dr%2C%20Suite%20803%2C%20Beverly%20Hills%2C%20CA%2090210" target="_blank" rel="noopener">465 N Roxbury Dr, Suite 803, Beverly Hills, CA 90210</a>
<a class="dir-phone" href="tel:+13102749954">+1-310-274-9954</a>
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<span class="dir-name">Beverly Hills Dermatology Consultants</span>
<a class="dir-addr" href="https://maps.google.com/?q=Beverly%20Hills%20Dermatology%20Consultants%20433%20N%20Camden%20Dr%2C%20Suite%20805%2C%20Beverly%20Hills%2C%20CA%2090210" target="_blank" rel="noopener">433 N Camden Dr, Suite 805, Beverly Hills, CA 90210</a>
<a class="dir-phone" href="tel:+13105507661">+1-310-550-7661</a>
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<span class="dir-name">Ava MD Dermatology (Dr. Ava Shamban)</span>
<a class="dir-addr" href="https://maps.google.com/?q=Ava%20MD%20Dermatology%20(Dr.%20Ava%20Shamban)%209915%20S%20Santa%20Monica%20Blvd%2C%20Beverly%20Hills%2C%20CA%2090212" target="_blank" rel="noopener">9915 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212</a>
<a class="dir-phone" href="tel:+13108439915">+1-310-843-9915</a>
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<h4 class="dir-cat">Medspa / Aesthetics <em>2</em></h4>
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<span class="dir-name">Epione Beverly Hills (Dr. Simon Ourian)</span>
<a class="dir-addr" href="https://maps.google.com/?q=Epione%20Beverly%20Hills%20(Dr.%20Simon%20Ourian)%20444%20N%20Camden%20Dr%2C%20Beverly%20Hills%2C%20CA%2090210" target="_blank" rel="noopener">444 N Camden Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210</a>
<a class="dir-phone" href="tel:+13106516267">+1-310-651-6267</a>
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<span class="dir-name">Maven Medi Spa</span>
<a class="dir-addr" href="https://maps.google.com/?q=Maven%20Medi%20Spa%20415%20N%20Crescent%20Dr%2C%20Suite%20140%2C%20Beverly%20Hills%2C%20CA%2090210" target="_blank" rel="noopener">415 N Crescent Dr, Suite 140, Beverly Hills, CA 90210</a>
<a class="dir-phone" href="tel:+13106018606">+1-310-601-8606</a>
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<h4 class="dir-cat">Ophthalmology / Lasik <em>2</em></h4>
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<span class="dir-name">Beverly Hills Institute of Ophthalmology</span>
<a class="dir-addr" href="https://maps.google.com/?q=Beverly%20Hills%20Institute%20of%20Ophthalmology%20416%20N%20Bedford%20Dr%2C%20Suite%20300%2C%20Beverly%20Hills%2C%20CA%2090210" target="_blank" rel="noopener">416 N Bedford Dr, Suite 300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210</a>
<a class="dir-phone" href="tel:+13102732333">+1-310-273-2333</a>
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<span class="dir-name">Beverly Hills Eye Associates</span>
<a class="dir-addr" href="https://maps.google.com/?q=Beverly%20Hills%20Eye%20Associates%20450%20N%20Bedford%20Dr%2C%20Suite%20101%2C%20Beverly%20Hills%2C%20CA%2090210" target="_blank" rel="noopener">450 N Bedford Dr, Suite 101, Beverly Hills, CA 90210</a>
<a class="dir-phone" href="tel:+13102749205">+1-310-274-9205</a>
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<h4 class="dir-cat">Plastic Surgery <em>3</em></h4>
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<span class="dir-name">PROFILES Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery</span>
<a class="dir-addr" href="https://maps.google.com/?q=PROFILES%20Beverly%20Hills%20Plastic%20Surgery%20435%20N%20Bedford%20Dr%2C%20Suite%20500%2C%20Beverly%20Hills%2C%20CA%2090210" target="_blank" rel="noopener">435 N Bedford Dr, Suite 500, Beverly Hills, CA 90210</a>
<a class="dir-phone" href="tel:+13102766800">+1-310-276-6800</a>
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<span class="dir-name">Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Group</span>
<a class="dir-addr" href="https://maps.google.com/?q=Beverly%20Hills%20Plastic%20Surgery%20Group%20436%20N%20Bedford%20Dr%2C%20Suite%20214%2C%20Beverly%20Hills%2C%20CA%2090210" target="_blank" rel="noopener">436 N Bedford Dr, Suite 214, Beverly Hills, CA 90210</a>
<a class="dir-phone" href="tel:+13102756600">+1-310-275-6600</a>
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<span class="dir-name">Dr. Michael K. Newman Plastic Surgery</span>
<a class="dir-addr" href="https://maps.google.com/?q=Dr.%20Michael%20K.%20Newman%20Plastic%20Surgery%20416%20N%20Bedford%20Dr%2C%20Suite%20403%2C%20Beverly%20Hills%2C%20CA%2090210" target="_blank" rel="noopener">416 N Bedford Dr, Suite 403, Beverly Hills, CA 90210</a>
<a class="dir-phone" href="tel:+13108590010">+1-310-859-0010</a>
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<p>Beverly Hills earned its standing as the capital of cosmetic medicine the same way it earned every other superlative attached to its name: an unusually high concentration of the very best, sustained over generations by a clientele that expects nothing less. For anyone exploring the field, the city offers extraordinary depth of expertise — and the smartest way to navigate it is slowly, with good questions and verified credentials in hand.</p>
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