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Christopher Nolan, MD
Dr. Nolan's Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Institute
Mission Viejo, CA
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
  • Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
  • Facial Cosmetic Surgery
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Procedure Name Ideal Candidate Avg. National Cost* Length of Procedure Number of Treatments Results Back to Work  
Abdomen na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Abdominal Augmentation (6-Pack Implants) Normal weight with isolated fatty areas $2,224.00 45 minutes - 4 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks Learn More
Abdominal Liposuction (Liposculpture) Normal weight with isolated fatty areas $2,224.00 45 minutes - 4 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks Learn More
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Protruding abdomen; excess fat and skin; weak abdominal muscles $4,641.00 2-5 hours One Permanent 1-3 weeks Learn More
Accent XL na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Accent" RF Cellulite Reduction Therapy NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Active FX NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Adjustable Breast Implants Small, disproportionate breasts $3,375.00 1-2 hours One Permanent possible implant replacement 1-2 weeks Learn More
Age Reversing Facials na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Age Spot Removal N/A $0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A Learn More
Arm Lifts (Brachioplasty) Excess skin and fat on underside of arm $3,056.00 2 hours One Long-lasting 1-2 weeks Learn More
Arm Liposuction Normal weight with isolated fatty areas $2,224.00 45 minutes - 4 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks Learn More
ArteFill® NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Avelar Tummy Tuck N/A $0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A Learn More
Belt Lipectomy na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Blepharoplasty (Asian Eyes) excess fat, wrinkled, drooping skin of upper eyelids; bags, puffiness under eyes $2,525.00 1-3 hours One Long-lasting Up to 10 days Learn More
Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift Surgery) na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Excess fat, wrinkled, drooping skin of upper eyelids; bags, puffiness under eyes $2,510.00 1-3 hours One Long-lasting Within 10 days Learn More
Body Contouring Skin laxity without significant fat deposits $5,833.00 Up to 8 hours One Long-lasting Up to 4 weeks Learn More
Body Jet Liposuction NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Body Lift Skin laxity without significant fat deposits $13,000.00 Up to 8 hours One Long-lasting Up to 4 weeks Learn More
Body Reshaping na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
BOTOX® Injections Treatment Frown lines and crow's feet $376.00 30 minutes Repeat treatments 4-6 months Temporary No downtime Learn More
Botulinum Toxin Frown lines and crow's feet $413.00 30 minutes Repeat treatments 4-6 months Temporary No downtime Learn More
Breast Augmentation (Saline Implants) Small, disproportionate breasts $3,375.00 1-2 hours One Permanent possible implant replacement 1-2 weeks Learn More
Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants) Small, disproportionate breasts $3,375.00 1-2 hours One Permanent possible implant replacement 1-2 weeks Learn More
Breast Augmentation (Natural) NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Breast Augmentation (Silicone Gel Implants) Small, disproportionate breasts $3,375.00 1-2 hours One Permanent possible implant replacement 1-2 weeks Learn More
Breast Implant Revision Small, disproportionate breasts $3,375.00 1-2 hours One Permanent possible implant replacement 1-2 weeks Learn More
Breast Lift Surgery Sagging, poorly shaped breasts $3,857.00 1 1/2-3 1/2 hours One Long-lasting 1-2 weeks Learn More
Breast Reconstruction Surgery Small, disproportionate breasts $3,375.00 1-2 hours One Permanent possible implant replacement 1-2 weeks Learn More
Breast Reduction Surgery Sagging, poorly shaped breasts $3,857.00 1 1/2-3 1/2 hours One Long-lasting 1-2 weeks Learn More
Breast Symmetry Sagging, poorly shaped breasts $3,857.00 1 1/2-3 1/2 hours One Long-lasting 1-2 weeks Learn More
Brow Lift (Forehead Lift) Sagging, low eyebrows, forehead creases, frown lines $2,797.00 1-2 hours One Long-lasting Within 10 days Learn More
Buttock Lift (Brazilian Butt Lift) na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Buttocks Augmentation (Butt Implants) Lacks buttock development $3,681.00 2-3 hours One Permanent 2-3 weeks Learn More
Buttocks Lift (Butt Lift) Sagging skin, excess fat, weakened muscles in thigh/buttocks area $3,554.00 2 hours One Long-lasting 10-14 days Learn More
Calf Augmentation (Implants) Lacks calf development $3,075.00 30 minutes One Permanent 2 weeks Learn More
Cellulite Treatment Dimpled thighs and buttocks $503.00 30-45 minutes Ongoing Temporary No downtime Learn More
Cheek Augmentation (Implants) Poor facial contour $2,083.00 2 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks Learn More
Chemical Peel Sun-damaged or unevenly pigmented skin $607.00 ½ hour-3 hours Depends on type of peel One or multiple Depends on type of peel Long-lasting Depends on type of peel Learn More
Chin Augmentation (Implants) Receding chin $1,693.00 1 hour One Permanent 1-2 weeks Learn More
Circumferential Abdominoplasty na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Cohesive Gel Breast Implants na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Collagen Injection Treatments Desire fullness around lips, cheeks, and facial folds $368.00 10-15 minutes 2 or more times per year for sustained results Up to 6 months No Downtime Learn More
Cosmetic BOTOX® NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Cosmetic Laser Procedures na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Cosmetic Surgery of the Body na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Cosmetic Surgery of the Face na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Cosmetic Vaginal Surgery NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
CUSTOM-LIFT" NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
DeepFX NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Dermabrasion Acne, wrinkles around mouth, sun-damaged skin $1,367.00 A few minutes - 11/2 hours Multiple sessions Long-lasting 7-10 days Learn More
Dimple Creation NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Dysport® People with frown lines can benefit from Dysport $0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A Learn More
Ear Surgery (Otoplasty) Protruding or disproportionate ears $2,535.00 2-3 hours One Permanent 5 days Learn More
Earlobe Repair na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Endoscopic Cosmetic Surgery na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Endoscopic Face Lift na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Endoscopic Forehead Lift na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Endoscopic Plastic Surgery na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Endoscopic Plastic Surgery of the Face na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Endovenous laser ablation NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Evolence® na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Extreme Makeover na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Eye Lid Lift Surgery (Blepharoplasty) excess fat, wrinkled, drooping skin of upper eyelids; bags, puffiness under eyes $2,525.00 1-3 hours One Long-lasting Up to 10 days Learn More
Face Lift Surgery (Rhytidectomy) Loose skin, deep lines, wrinkles, jowls $5,283.00 2-3 hours One Long-lasting Within 2 weeks Learn More
Facial Cosmetic Surgery na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Facial Implants na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Facial Liposuction Normal weight with isolated fatty areas $2,224.00 45 minutes - 4 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks Learn More
Facial Peel na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Facial Reanimation NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Facial Reconstruction NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Facial Rejuvenation na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Fat Injections Frown lines, crow's feet, nasolabial folds $1,026.00 30 minutes - 1 hour May require reinjection in 3-18 months Temporary Minor: 1-4 days Extensive: 7-14 days Learn More
FeatherLift® (Feather Lift) sagging or drooping skin around jowls, eyes, neck, or brow $4,200.00 1/2 - 1 hour 1 Long-lasting 2-3 Learn More
FotoFacial RF® Treatment na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Fractional Skin Resurfacing NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Fraxel CO2 Repair NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Fraxeltm Laser Has skin imperfections as a result of aging or sun damage $1,000.00 1 hour 4 Long lasting Next Day Learn More
Full Body Skin Exams NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
FX Fractional Skin Resurfacing N/A $0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A Learn More
Glycolic Peel na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction) Enlarged male breasts $2,939.00 2 hours One Permanent 1 week Learn More
Hand Rejuvenation NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Hoodoplasty NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Hylaform® wrinkles or facial folds, or desires enhancement of lips or other facial features $650.00 30 minutes 1 (sometimes more) 6 months No Downtime Learn More
Incisionless Vaginal Rejuvenation NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Injectable Fillers NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Intense Pulsed Light Treatment (IPL) na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Juvederm tm NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Labiaplasty loose skin in vaginal area $3,500.00 1-2 hours 1 permanent 1 week Learn More
Laser Hair Removal Unwanted hair on face or body $423.00 1-2 hours Depends on area Multiple sessions Ongoing No downtime Learn More
Laser Lipo na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Laser Lipolysis na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Laser Photo Rejuvenation NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Laser Skin Resurfacing Fair, non-oily skin; sun-damaged facial skin, wrinkles around mouth and eyes, acne scars $2,250.00 Variable, up to 1 1/2 hours One or multiple depending on laser and skin condition Long-lasting Variable, up to 14 days Learn More
Laser Skin Tightening NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Laser Spider Vein Treatment Very small spider veins $449.00 30 minutes - 1 hour Multiple sessions Permanent No downtime Learn More
Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation® NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Lateral Brow Lift NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Latissetm na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Leg Lift na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
LightSheer (Lumenis) na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Lip Augmentation Thin lips $1,487.00 1 hour One Permanent Within 1 week Learn More
Lipoaugmentation na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Lipoplasty (Liposuction Surgery) Normal weight with isolated fatty areas $2,224.00 45 minutes - 4 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks Learn More
Liposculpture (Liposuction Surgery) Normal weight with isolated fatty areas $2,224.00 45 minutes - 4 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks Learn More
Liposelectionsm by Vaser® na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Liposuction for Men Normal weight with isolated fatty areas $2,224.00 45 minutes - 4 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks Learn More
Liposuction for Women Normal weight with isolated fatty areas $2,224.00 45 minutes - 4 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks Learn More
Liposuction Surgery (Lipoplasty) Normal weight with isolated fatty areas $2,224.00 45 minutes - 4 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks Learn More
Lipotherme na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Liquid Face Lift NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Lobuloplasty (Ear Lobe Surgery) NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Lower Body Lift na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Lower Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) excess fat, wrinkled, drooping skin of upper eyelids; bags, puffiness under eyes $2,525.00 1-3 hours One Long-lasting Up to 10 days Learn More
Male Liposuction Normal weight with isolated fatty areas $2,224.00 45 minutes - 4 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks Learn More
Male Pectoral Implants Desire for more pectoral definition $3,992.00 One hour One Permanent 1-2 weeks Learn More
Melasma Treatment N/A $0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A Learn More
Meso Glow NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Microdermabrasion Fine lines, crow's feet, age spots, acne scars $201.00 30 minutes - 1 hour Multiple sessions 2-3 week intervals Temporary No downtime Learn More
Mole Removal Cancerous or unsightly mole $140.00 Less than 1 hour One Permanent No downtime Learn More
Natural Breast Augmentation NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Neck Lift Loose skin, deep lines, wrinkles, jowls $5,283.00 2-3 hours One Long-lasting Within 2 weeks Learn More
Neck Liposuction Normal weight with isolated fatty areas $2,224.00 45 minutes - 4 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks Learn More
Nipple Enlargement Flat or inverted nipple $1,792.00 30 minutes - 1½ hours One Permanent 1-3 days Learn More
Nipple Inversion Surgery na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Nipple Reduction Prominent or sagging nipples $1,516.00 30-90 minutes One Permanent 1-3 days Learn More
Non Surgical Cosmetic Treatment na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Non Surgical Rhinoplasty NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Non-Ablative Skin Treatment na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Non-Surgical Facelift NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Obagi Blue Peels® na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Obagi Skin Care NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Pearl Fractional Laser NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
PelleveTM NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) have sun damage, fine lines, and blotchy pigmentation on the face $3,500.00 45 minutes - 1 1/2 hours 1-6 long lasting 2-5 days Learn More
Pro-lipo® NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
PureLipoTM NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Radiance Injections want to return fullness to the face $1,000.00 10 minutes 1 2 years No downtime Learn More
Restylane® Injection Moderate to severe facial wrinkles or folds $500.00 Minutes One 6 months No downtime Learn More
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job, Nose Surgery) Nose too large, wide, or tip needs reshaping $3,332.00 1-2 hours One Permanent 7-10 days Learn More
Rhytec Wrinkles, facial lines, sun damaged skin $2,500.00 1 hour 1 Permanent One Week Learn More
S-Lift Face Lift na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Scar Revision / Scar Repair na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Sculptratm lipoatrophy due to HIV or facial wasting $750.00 15 - 30 minutes 2 - 6 Up to 2 years No downtime Learn More
SGAP Flap Breast Reconstruction NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Silicone breast implants Small, disproportionate breasts $3,375.00 1-2 hours One Permanent possible implant replacement 1-2 weeks Learn More
Silikon®-1000 na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Silk'ntm Hair Removal N/A $0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A Learn More
Skin Injection Treatments NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Skin Rejuvenation NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Skin Tag Removal NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Smartlipo tm (Laser Assisted Liposculpture) NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
SmartPeeltm Skin Exfoliation Dry skin, enlarged pores, old acne scars $150.00 20 minutes - 1 hour 4-6 2-3 months No downtime Learn More
SmoothBeam® NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Spider Vein Treatment (Sclerotherapy) NA $0.00 30 minutes - 1 hour 3-4 treatments Injections Permanent No downtime Learn More
Spider Veins na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Structural Fat Grafting scarring, wrinkles, sunkeness, or sagging skin $1.00 30-60 minutes 1 Long-Lasting No Down Time Learn More
Sun Damage Removal NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Sunspot Removal na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Tattoo Removal Wants to remove unsightly or undesirable tattoo $2,250.00 10-20 minutes Eight-twelve Permanent No downtime Learn More
TCA Peels na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
The Titan Procedure na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Thermage® na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Thigh Lift Loose, excess skin $4,078.00 2 hours One Long-lasting 2-4 weeks Learn More
Thigh Liposculpture Normal weight with isolated fatty areas $2,224.00 45 minutes - 4 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks Learn More
Thigh Liposculpture (Liposuction) Normal weight with isolated fatty areas $2,224.00 45 minutes - 4 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks Learn More
ThreadLifttm (Thread Lift) sagging or drooping skin around jowls, eyes, neck, or brow $2,500.00 1/2 - 1 hour 1 3-5 years 2-3 Learn More
Total FX Laser NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Transconjunctival Lower Lid Blepharoplasty na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Tumescent Liposuction pockets of fat around abdomen, thighs, buttocks, arms, or back $2,224.00 4-5 hours 1 permanent 2-5 days Learn More
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
UltraPulse® NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
UltraShape" NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Ultrasonic Liposuction Normal weight with isolated fatty areas $2,224.00 45 minutes - 4 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks Learn More
Ultrasound Assisted Lipoplasty Normal weight with isolated fatty areas $2,224.00 45 minutes - 4 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks Learn More
Ultraviolet Light Therapy NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Umbilicoplasty Belly button lacks definition $1,688.00 1-1½hours One Permanent 1-3 days Learn More
Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty) excess fat, wrinkled, drooping skin of upper eyelids; bags, puffiness under eyes $2,525.00 1-3 hours One Long-lasting Up to 10 days Learn More
Urethroplasty na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Vaginal Rejuvenation NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Vaginoplasty NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
VASER LipoSelection® NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Velashape N/A $0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A Learn More
VelaSmooth Wants to improve the appearance of cellulite $200.00 45 minutes 2 times a week for 4-5 weeks Temporary improvement (periodic sessions will be necessary to maintain results) No Downtime Learn More
Vitalize Peel® NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
Wrinkle Relief na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
Wrinkle Treatments (BOTOX®, Restylane®, Juvedermtm) na $0.00 na na na na Learn More
ZeronaTM NA $0.00 NA NA NA NA Learn More
 

* The national average fees do not include cost of anesthetics or surgical facility. Be sure to ask your doctor about additional fees. Costs will vary from city to city throughout the United States.

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