Eyelid Surgery: Cost, Photos, Rewiews, Q&A

Name: Darshan Shah, MD

Statement: Dr. Darshan Shah is a board-certified surgeon and the medical director at Beautologie Cosmetic Surgery, Medical Aesthetics and Wellness Center which has practice locations in Malibu, Bakersfield, Fresno,, Temecula, Stockton, and Newport Beach, California. In nearly 20 years of practice, Dr. Shah has performed more than 8,000 surgical procedures and has become a renowned provider of exceptional cosmetic procedures for the face, breasts, and body.

“I have made it my mission to educate and empower as many people as possible, to truly allow them to take their health and lives into their own hands,” says Dr. Shah.

Dr. Shah started his medical education at age 15, when he was accepted into the prestigious combined BS-MD program at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. He earned his medical degree at 21, then went on to complete a residency in general surgery at the Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, California.

During this time, Dr. Shah received his board certification from the American Board of Surgery and performed a wide range of surgeries, including heart, trauma, and breast cancer surgery. He then pursued a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, where he honed his skills in cosmetic surgery. His precise hand and artistic eye has earned him the Best of Bakersfield award since 2004 and each year since. He is board eligible for the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

In addition to authoring articles published in academic journals and lecturing on topics related to surgery, Dr. Shah gives back to the community by volunteering his time and talents to those who are less fortunate. He regularly travels internationally to India and countries in Africa and South America via his nonprofit organization, The Promise, to correct cleft lips and palates and treat burn injuries.

Dr. Shah lives in Malibu and enjoys traveling, exercising, and continuing his education in his free time, as well as spending time with his wife and two children.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 2002

Rating: 4.5

Name: Heather Vande Ven, DO

Statement: Dr. Heather Vande Ven, DO is a board-certified plastic surgeon with 5 years of experience based in Bakersfield, California. At Beautologie Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Aesthetic, she provides her patients with a range of plastic surgery procedures, including breast augmentation (breast implants), breast lift, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), mommy makeover, breast reduction, and liposuction. No matter the treatment, her goal is to deliver surgical outcomes that far exceed her patients’ expectations

Dr. Vande Ven studied Biology at Colorado State University in Fort Collins before receiving her medical degree at Kansas City University School of Medicine and Biosciences in Missouri. She later completed her Residency at Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, New Jersey where she was selected as the Chief Resident.

Today, Dr. Vande Ven is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, and the American Osteopathic Association.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 2016

Rating: 4.8