Dr. Christine Petti, MD, FACS
Plastic Surgeon
About Dr. Christine Petti
Dr. Christine Petti is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has had a private practice in the South Bay and Los Angeles area since 1988. She specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery, aesthetic laser surgery and non-invasive surgical cosmetic rejuvenation procedures. Dr. Petti is a pioneer in that she was one of the very first plastic surgeons to have an on-site full service medical day spa, Spa Bella, which she serves as Medical Director since 1998. Her practice is an official training center for Cynosure lasers procedures including Smartlipo™, Cellulaze™, Precision Tx™ laser treatment of the neck, and SmartSkin™ fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing.
Languages
English
Services & procedures 10
Background & credentials
Professional statement
Christine Petti, M.D., F.A.C.S, Medical Director of Palos Verdes Plastic Surgery Medical Center Inc., is committed to remaining on the leading edge of aesthetic surgery. Through her dedication to continuing education and offering only the most advanced procedures and state-of-the-art equipment, Dr. Petti provides premium aesthetic results in all areas of cosmetic surgery.
Education & training
Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 1976 Bachelor of Science, Biology Georgetown University, Department of Pharmacology Washington, DC 1976 - 1978 Research Fellowship National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD 1976 - 1978 Research Fellowship Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 1978 - 1981 Medical Degree (M.D.) Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 1981 - 1982 General Surgery Internship Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 1982 - 1986 General Surgery Residency (Chief Resident 1985-1986) The University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 1986 - 1988 Plastic Surgery Residency (Chief Resident 1987-1988)
Board certifications
BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON
Certifications
Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery 1988 - 2008 Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery Since 1990
Memberships & affiliations
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 1988-1995 Assistant Clinical, Professor, Surgery (Plastic) Little Company of Mary Hospital, Torrance, CA 1990 - present Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Torrance, CA 1990 – present
Awards & publications
Best Cosmetic Surgeon -Best of the Beach-Easy Reader, South Bay of 2016 Los Angeles Best Medical Day Spa-Spa Bella – Best of the Beach-Easy Reader, South 2016 Bay of Los Angeles Best Cosmetic Surgeon – Los Angeles Daily Breeze 2015 Best Medical Day Spa – Spa Bella – Los Angeles Daily Breeze 2015 Best Cosmetic Surgeon -Best of the Beach-Easy Reader, South Bay of 2015 Los Angeles Best Cosmetic Surgeon - Los Angeles Daily Breeze 2014 Best Medical Day Spa-Spa Bella - Los Angeles Daily Breeze 2014 Best Cosmetic Surgeon Best of the Beach-Easy Reader, South Bay of 2014 Los Angeles Top Surgeon US News and World Report 2013 Favorite Cosmetic Surgeon - Los Angeles Daily Breeze 2013 Favorite Cosmetic Surgeon - Los Angeles Daily Breeze 2012 Favorite Cosmetic Surgeon - Los Angeles Daily Breeze 2011 Favorite Cosmetic Surgeon - Los Angeles Daily Breeze 2010 Favorite Cosmetic Surgeon - Los Angeles Daily Breeze 2009 Best Cosmetic Surgeon - Los Angeles Daily Breeze 2008 Best Cosmetic Surgeon - Los Angeles Daily Breeze
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