Zelken Institute for Aesthetic Medicine

Zelken Institute for Aesthetic Medicine Board Certified Plastic Surgeon located in Newport Beach, CA Patients needing plastic surgery can participate in Dr. Zelken’s surgical wellness program.

By preparing patients for surgery with diets, vitamin-boosting infusions, and consultations with anesthesiologists, they reduce their risks during surgery and speed up their recovery. Dr. Zelken also offers concierge services after surgery, including personal nurses to care for patients in their hotels, homes, and offices, and ongoing nutritional recommendations. Dr. Zelken’s team has created a re

laxing environment where they provide nonsurgical facial and body treatments. Their services include revitalizing skin care, laser and radiofrequency skin rejuvenation, photofacials, body contouring, and injectables like Botox® and dermal fillers. Jonathan Zelken, MD, welcomes people 12 and older, and the team includes staff fluent in Mandarin. Call the office today or use online booking to request an appointment and learn more about Dr. Zelkens’ extensive services.

08/28/2026

The top 5 habits that can age your face, and the good news is, they’re all things you can change.

Stress, lack of sleep, dehydration, alcohol, and skipping sunscreen can all show up on your face over time.

You don’t need to be perfect, but taking good care of yourself will have a direct effect on how your skin and face age.

And if your face needs a little tune-up, give us a call and ask about our many laser treatment options.

Schedule your consultation at
📱 (949) 432-4730

📍 3440 Irvine Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660

08/27/2026

The most underrated tool in my surgical toolbox might be the nerve stimulator.

It’s one of the tools I always use during a facelift. It adds time to the procedure, and many surgeons are comfortable relying on anatomy alone, but when I’m working close to facial nerves, I will always choose to add another layer of safety when I can.

For me, the extra time is worth it.

Schedule your consultation at
📱 (949) 432-4730

📍 3440 Irvine Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660

This patient in her 40s wanted to reduce the flaring of her nostrils while maintaining a natural look.Here she is before...
08/26/2026

This patient in her 40s wanted to reduce the flaring of her nostrils while maintaining a natural look.

Here she is before and 6 months after an alarplasty.

Alarplasty is a relatively small procedure that can be performed awake under local anesthesia. A small amount of tissue is carefully removed at the base of each nostril, and the incisions are closed to reduce the width and flare of the nostrils. The incisions are strategically placed within the natural contours at the base of the nose, allowing them to blend into the natural crease as they heal.

For the right patient, a relatively small adjustment can make a noticeable difference in the overall proportions of the nose.

Schedule your consultation at
📱 (949) 432-4730

📍 3440 Irvine Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660

08/25/2026

Are you confused by what’s going on with facelift pricing in the U.S. these days? You’re not alone. The numbers are truly all over the place.

One reason is that a “facelift” doesn’t mean exactly the same thing for every patient or every surgeon. Different techniques and surgical plans may include additional procedures such as a neck lift, fat grafting, buccal fat removal, salivary gland reduction, or an endoscopic brow lift, all of which can significantly change the final cost.

So when you’re comparing prices, make sure you understand exactly what’s included in that number.

And remember, price alone shouldn’t determine which surgeon you choose. A higher or lower price by itself doesn’t tell you about a surgeon’s technical skill, experience, or whether their approach is right for you.

Schedule your consultation at
📱 (949) 432-4730

📍 3440 Irvine Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660

08/24/2026

If you’ve realized you’re spending thousands of dollars on fillers, lasers, and other treatments but still aren’t getting the results you want, it may be time for a facelift consultation.

The cost of maintaining nonsurgical treatments can add up significantly over the years, especially when they’re being used to address something they simply can’t correct. In some cases, overdoing filler can even make the face look heavier or older.

Surgery requires more downtime than a filler or laser treatment, but for the right patient, the results can last for years and directly address concerns like sagging and tissue laxity rather than continuing to camouflage them.

Sometimes it’s worth asking whether all that maintenance is still getting you where you want to go.

Schedule your consultation at
📱 (949) 432-4730

📍 3440 Irvine Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660

08/21/2026

My facelift technique today looks very different from the way I operated six years ago, and I’m proud of that evolution.

Surgery continues to evolve, and so do I. I’m constantly studying new techniques, technology, and advancements to see what can improve the results I offer my patients.

That means I approach certain things differently today than I did a few years ago, and I expect my technique to continue evolving in the years ahead. Growth is part of being a surgeon, and I never want to stop learning.

Zelken MD Plastic Surgery
📱 (949) 432-4730

📍 3440 Irvine Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660

08/20/2026

Not doing more filler to rejuvenate your face? You read that right.

Filler was originally thought of as temporary, but we now know that some fillers can persist much longer than expected.

At some point, continually adding more can start doing the opposite of what you originally wanted. Instead of looking refreshed, the face can begin to look heavy, puffy, tired, and overfilled.

Sometimes the answer is simply to stop adding more and reassess what your face actually needs.

Schedule your consultation at
📱 (949) 432-4730

📍 3440 Irvine Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660

This beautiful patient in her 20s underwent an awake, open (subcutaneous) pretrichial brow lift and CO2 laser resurfacin...
08/19/2026

This beautiful patient in her 20s underwent an awake, open (subcutaneous) pretrichial brow lift and CO2 laser resurfacing.

Brow descent often shows most noticeably along the outer portion of the brow. When that is the primary concern, I prefer to address the position and shape of the brow first rather than simply removing excess skin.
For this patient, the goal was a more elevated lateral brow while maintaining a shape that complemented her natural anatomy. Brow lifts can also be customized depending on the patient’s aesthetic goals, from subtle repositioning to a more dramatic “cat eye” effect.

CO2 laser resurfacing, performed in house by NurseMikiNB, BSN, RN, was also used to improve skin tone and overall radiance.

Schedule your consultation at
📱 (949) 432-4730

📍 3440 Irvine Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660

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1617 Westcliff Drive STE 205
Newport Beach, CA
92660

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