Plastic Surgeon Dr. Lauren Greenberg, MD in Palo Alto, California

Name: Lauren Greenberg, MD
Last name: Greenberg
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2000
Years experience: 23
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Lauren Greenberg MD
Address: 1300 University Dr.
Address suite: Ste. 8
Phone: +1 650-617-9907
City: Menlo Park
State: California
Zip Code: 94025
Country: US
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers:

Offer #1: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
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Clinical Privileges:

Stanford, Sequoia, Menlo Park Surgical Hospital, Plastic Surgery Center

Education:

Undergraduate: Dartmouth College
Medical: Northwestern University Medical School

Lauren Greenberg, MD

Postdoc Training:

Residencies:
General Surgery, Stanford University
Plastic Surgery, Stanford University
Fellowship:
Breast and Cosmetic Surgery, Nashville TN

Member of:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Board Certification:

Lauren Ann Greenberg (ABMSUID -658664)

Viewed: 7/25/2008
Day of birth: private

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 9/8/2001 – 12/31/2011
Education: 1994 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 750 Welch Rd Ste 117Palo Alto, CA 94304-1508 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 37.4515838,-122.1882851

Primary location:

Location name: Palo Alto
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 37.4373,-122.1600037

Treatments:

Arm Lift
Biocorneum
Blue Peel
Body Lift
Botox
Botox for TMJ
Breast Augmentation
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Revision
Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Lift with Implants
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Cheek Augmentation
Chemical Peel
Chin Liposuction
Double Eyelid Surgery
Dysport
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial Fat Transfer
Gynecomastia Surgery
Juvederm
Latisse
Lip Fillers
Lipoma Removal
Liposculpture
Liposonix
Liposuction
Lower Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mommy Makeover
Natrelle Breast Implants
Nipple Surgery
Nonsurgical Facelift
Restylane
Retin-A
Sculptra
SMAS Facelift
TCA Peel
Thigh Lift
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Vaser Liposuction

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.8
Profile views: 24344
Answer count: 155
Review count: 27
1 star count: 1
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 14
Total star count: 16
Star rating: 3.8233004768674
Anonymous votes: 133
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Sep 22, 2009
Profile modified: Aug 17, 2022
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
Linked url: https://www.laurengreenbergmd.com
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Sep 28, 2017
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Palo Alto, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.4373,-122.1600037
Bay Area, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.8044,-121.810997

Latest ratings of treatments

Natrelle Breast Implants (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Fat Transfer (Sep 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (May 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Mini Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Lift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Mar 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Liposuction (May 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implants (Jul 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Revision (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mommy Makeover (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
Breast Implant Revision (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mommy Makeover (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
Mommy Makeover (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
Mommy Makeover (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
Liposuction (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
Liposuction (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
Mommy Makeover (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
Breast Implants (Sep 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Vaser Liposuction (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Liposuction (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implant Removal (Jun 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Liposuction (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Sep 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Mar 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Sep 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Natrelle Breast Implants Prices

$7400 – Oct 9, 2018
$8500 – Aug 17, 2020
$7400 – Oct 9, 2018
$7400 – Oct 9, 2018
$7400 – Oct 9, 2018

Breast Fat Transfer Prices

$7235 – Sep 10, 2013 – Palo Alto, CA
$8000 – Aug 2020 – Palo Alto, CA
$8000 – Sep 10, 2013 – Palo Alto, CA

Breast Augmentation Prices

$7000 – Mar 5, 2014 – Palo Alto, CA
$7000 – Sep 2023 – Palo Alto, CA
$7000 – Sep 8, 2015 – Stanford, CA
$8500 – Aug 17, 2020
$8500 – Aug 17, 2020
$8500 – Aug 17, 2020
$7300 – Nov 5, 2019
$7400 – Oct 9, 2018
$7100 – May 30, 2017 – Palo Alto, CA
$7000 – May 27, 2014 – Palo Alto, CA
$7000 – Aug 2017 – Palo Alto, CA
$7100 – May 30, 2017 – Palo Alto, CA
$7100 – May 30, 2017 – Palo Alto, CA
$7100 – May 30, 2017 – Palo Alto, CA
$7000 – Sep 8, 2015 – Stanford, CA
$7000 – May 27, 2014 – Palo Alto, CA
$7000 – Mar 5, 2014 – Palo Alto, CA
$7000 – May 2011 – Palo Alto, CA
$7000 – May 2011 – Palo Alto, CA
$7000 – Apr 2011 – Palo Alto, CA
$7000 – Apr 2011 – Palo Alto, CA

Mini Tummy Tuck Prices

$4592 – Sep 2023 – Palo Alto, CA
$4592 – Oct 2018 – Palo Alto, CA
$4592 – Jan 2011 – Palo Alto, CA
$4592 – Jan 2011 – Palo Alto, CA
$4592 – Jan 2011 – Palo Alto, CA
$4592 – Jan 2011 – Palo Alto, CA
$4592 – Dec 2010 – Palo Alto, CA
$4592 – Dec 2010 – Palo Alto, CA
$4592 – Dec 2010 – Palo Alto, CA
$4592 – Dec 2010 – Palo Alto, CA
$4592 – Dec 2010 – Palo Alto, CA
$4592 – Dec 2010 – Palo Alto, CA
$4592 – Dec 2010 – Palo Alto, CA
$4592 – Dec 2010 – Palo Alto, CA

Breast Lift Prices

$8300 – Sep 2023 – Palo Alto, CA
$8300 – Oct 2020 – Palo Alto, CA
$8300 – Mar 2011 – Palo Alto, CA
$8300 – Mar 2011 – Palo Alto, CA

Breast Implants Prices

$6800 – Nov 24, 2015 – Palo Alto, CA
$11000 – Jul 23, 2013 – Palo Alto, CA
$8500 – Aug 17, 2020
$8500 – Aug 17, 2020
$7300 – Nov 5, 2019
$6800 – Nov 24, 2015 – Palo Alto, CA
$6800 – Nov 24, 2015 – Palo Alto, CA
$6800 – Nov 24, 2015 – Palo Alto, CA
$11000 – Jul 23, 2013 – Palo Alto, CA
$11000 – Jul 23, 2013 – Palo Alto, CA

Liposuction Prices

$9500 – May 29, 2013 – Palo Alto, CA
$24000 – Apr 19, 2022
$24000 – Apr 19, 2022
$9500 – Mar 24, 2015 – Palo Alto, CA
$9500 – May 29, 2013 – Palo Alto, CA
$9500 – Mar 24, 2015 – Palo Alto, CA
$9500 – May 29, 2013 – Palo Alto, CA

Breast Implant Revision Prices

$6000 – Nov 14, 2017 – Palo Alto, CA
$6000 – Nov 14, 2017 – Palo Alto, CA
$6000 – Nov 14, 2017 – Palo Alto, CA

Mommy Makeover Prices

$23000 – Apr 19, 2022
$23000 – Apr 19, 2022
$23000 – Apr 19, 2022
$23000 – Apr 19, 2022
$23000 – Apr 19, 2022

Vaser Liposuction Prices

$6000 – May 2023 – Palo Alto, Ca
$6000 – May 2011 – Palo Alto, Ca
$6000 – May 2011 – Palo Alto, Ca
$6000 – May 2011 – Palo Alto, Ca

Breast Implant Removal Prices

$6500 – Jun 17, 2014 – San Jose, CA
$8300 – Oct 2018 – Palo Alto, CA
$8000 – Nov 5, 2013 – Palo Alto, CA
$8000 – Nov 5, 2013 – Palo Alto, CA
$8000 – Nov 5, 2013 – Palo Alto, CA
$8000 – Nov 5, 2013 – Palo Alto, CA
$8300 – Mar 2011 – Palo Alto, CA
$8300 – Mar 2011 – Palo Alto, CA

Facial Fat Transfer Prices

$8000 – Aug 2012 – Palo Alto, CA
$8000 – May 2012 – Palo Alto, CA
$8000 – Apr 2012 – Palo Alto, CA
$8000 – Apr 2012 – Palo Alto, CA

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Doctor's answers

Question

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Answer Snippet

If saline implant ruptures, how quickly do you need to get it removed?

My saline implant is leaking! How quickly do I need to fix it?
Jan 5, 2021

Breathe.

Saline implants are filled with saline. When they leak, the saline just gets absorbed by the body. Sometimes they leak quickly, sometimes slowly and intermittently. "Rupture" sounds so violent. It really is quite boring. It just gets smaller and more wrinkly over time. When the skin becomes "unstretched," it may be more sensitive. This is NOT anything bad happening. It is just the nerves in the skin becoming unstretched, which can make them sore/tingly/itchy.

There is no urgency...

How bad would the scarring be if I got my implants removed to go smaller with an areola reduction

Removing implants and doing a lift. Do the vertical short scar lift.
Apr 11, 2020

You have had many great answers here, so I will be brief. When you are droopy and have larger areola, doing a breast lift is a great idea, especially when you are so young. There are two basic scars from doing lifts: one that looks like an anchor, and one that looks like a lollipop.Please find someone who does a vertical lift. I think it is a better lift, longer lasting, better shape, and a shorter scar. You are young. You will have these scars for the rest of your life. Make them as small...

How will I achieve this look after explant?

How will I look after removing breast implants?
Apr 11, 2020

Removing breast implants will change your breasts.Exactly how you look varies on many factors:How long were the implants in?How old are you?Have you gone through pregnancies, breastfeeding, or weight changes?What is your skin quality? How stretchy is it? What is the natural volume of your breasts (Those of us in practice for a long time have gotten pretty good at estimating this. I also have Vectra 3D at my office which helps estimate size)Do you have saline implants? (I do pre surgical ...

Surgeon persists I wear underwire post BR. Is this normal?

Underwire bra after breast reduction? (Yes, I too recommend it for my patients)
Dec 14, 2018

As other doctors have stated, every doctor is different, and you should defer to your doctor's recommendation.I love underwire bras after breast reduction. Why?I do the short scar technique, so an underwire isn't running along the scar line (like it does on an anchor scar).I think underwire bras are just better supportive bras.You will swell to fill whatever shape you put your breast into right after surgery. An underwire helps make sure you are supported in the right places and shape.It ...

Why are there so many mixed opinions on capsule removal?

do you need to remove the capsule if you remove breast implants?
Mar 9, 2018

My short answer: yes.I was surprised to see so many differing opinions on this. Everyone with an implant forms a capsule. I did a breast fellowship after my plastic surgical training, and do a lot of breast revisions in my practice. When I do a revision, I always see a capsule. Sometimes it is thick and calcified, sometimes it is hard, sometimes it is thin and flimsy. It doesn't always correlate to how things felt on the outside. If you leave the capsule in, the space where your implant r...

Is it better to remove implants through the areola which is my original scar, or underneath the br

should you use the same scar to remove your breast implants?
Mar 9, 2018

This is not a straight answer, as there are pros and cons.
First, I would recommend removing your capsule. I saw some doctors said just to remove the implant, but if you do not remove the capsule, the tissue isn't "sticky" and the space the implant was in could persist.
PRO of using same scar: no new scar. easy access to the pocket for implant removal. The only real NEGATIVE: I see is that occasionally you can get a puckering/indentation along that scar as there is no implant behind the s...

Do I need to get implant removed & breast lift or just removal?

do i need a lift after breast implant removal?
Mar 9, 2018

Super tricky to answer online, because we can't see what you look like. Some women look okay after implants are removed, and they do not need a lift. Others would look droopy. How can you tell?Without seeing you, some simple thoughts:1. how old are you? (age 24 indicates you are young, so likely skin tone better.)2. have you had anything which has stretched out your skin? ( pregnancy, breastfeeding, major weight changes). All of these things indicate your skin won't "bounce back" as wel...

Which product is best for cheek augmentation?

am i a candidate for fillers?
Jun 28, 2017

When you hit your 40s, you really start to see the loss of facial volume. It is sneaky, and usually people come in saying "I look tired." The issue is really one of volume loss, particularly in the cheek area. Fillers are a great way to improve this. I generally use HA fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, Restylane Lyft, or Voluma. It is an easy, in office procedure.When people see what it does, if they want something longer lasting, I love to do fat grafting. I would avoid Sculptra...

Do nano fat injections work for acne scars?

nanofat to scars
Jun 28, 2017

I am a fan of fat grafting to scars to try to help soften them. It isn't magic. It doesn't work quickly. But I absolutely see improvement in the quality of skin and the depth and feel of scars. Nanofat is when you break up the fat- you are really focusing on the stem cells in the fat- and inject with a sharp needle into the skin itself.Absolutely worth trying. Don't expect a quick response. When it does work, it takes months to see the improvement.

Does it matter what equipment or method the surgeon uses for fat grafting retention?

what is the best method for fat grafting survival?
Jun 28, 2017

Ah. It is a great question, and one which we cannot answer yet. There have been multiple studies which collated all the studies out there about the best way to harvest, process, and inject the fat to improve fat survival.What did they find? They can't tell yet. In general, there is an ideal fat globule size. Concentrating the fat with filtering or centrifuge has been shown in some studies to improve survival. Spreading out the injection when placing the fat is better. A great study...

27, no kids. Would I qualify for a mommy makeover or would I have to lose weight before?

mommy makeovers are not just for moms.
Jun 28, 2017

Mommy makeover is a general term for doing surgery to the breast (lift, reduction, augmentation) mixed with body surgery (liposuction, tummy tuck). The closer you are to your ideal weight, the better. Why?If you lose weight after, you will loosen your breast lift or abdominal skin.Breasts and body are all about proportion. If you lose 10 pounds does is come off equally? Does more come off your belly or your breast?Surgical risks are all better with BMI in the normal range. Lower rate...

How likely is it that I can get my health insurance to cover my breast reduction? I'm a size 36E a

will insurance cover my breast reduction?
Jun 28, 2017

We, your plastic surgeon, do not get to decide.Every insurance company is different, every plan is different. I have specialized in breast surgery for 17 years. When I started my practice most of my reductions were covered by insurance. Now few are. Most adhere to the Schnur scale, which mandates a certain number of grams be removed to get coverage. I have had patients with multiple other symptoms- jaw pain, shoulder issues, MRI changes to the neck- who were not covered because we did no...

Small circular opening 8 weeks post breast lift. Should I be concerned?

spitting a stitch after surgery
Jun 28, 2017

What is spitting a stitch?When we do surgery, we put in hundreds of sutures. The deep sutures are usually dissolving sutures, which your body dissolves by an inflammatory process which breaks it down. When this happens, sometimes you body feels lazy and instead tries to "spit" the suture through the skin to get rid of it. It will look like a zit frequently- a little hard or red bump. This then comes to a head, and a little whisker may be felt. Sometimes there is a little white disch...

Just to show my size. Am I a good candidate?

are you a good breast reduction candidate?
Jun 28, 2017

If you feel your breasts are too big, then you likely are a candidate for breast reduction. I think a reduction is a great surgery particularly when your breast size is impairing your life. Do you have a hard time finding clothing? Can you not exercise due to the bounce? Do you avoid pool parties because of how you look?Timing of surgery, how much to remove, and other issues should be discussed with your doctor.The fact you are calling yourself "topheavy tiff" indicates to me you want to...

My implants are leaking silicone and need to come out, can I get new ones at the age of 71?

can i replace implants when i am 71 years old?
Jun 28, 2017

Age is a relative thing. Some 71 year olds are hiking mountains, some cannot walk down the block. You have to look at your overall health. What other medical issues do you have? Are you actively smoking? Seeing your general doctor for a full physical is step one before deciding on surgery. Safety is paramount with elective cosmetic procedures.If you are cleared for surgery, you should stop smoking for one month ahead of time and one month after. If you have a breast implant, if you ha...

Last updated on 11/21/2023