About
Dr. Lauren Greenberg has practiced aesthetic plastic surgery in the Bay Area since 1999, bringing more than 25 years of surgical experience to her Menlo Park practice. She trained at Stanford and completed fellowship training in breast and cosmetic surgery. Her SMAS facelift technique comes from that Stanford and fellowship training. She also completed advanced fat grafting training with Dr. Syd Coleman, a leader in the field.
Breast surgery forms a deep part of Dr. Greenberg's clinical focus. She handles augmentation, reduction, lift, reconstruction, and implant removal, including en bloc explant. She participated in clinical trials for the BRAVA breast reconstruction system and the embrace scar reduction dressing, and she has published on breast implant surgery. Beyond the operating room, she is passionate about longevity medicine, hormone therapy, NAD+, blood sugar management, hair restoration, and wound healing. She holds board certification in plastic surgery and earned recognition as one of America's Most Compassionate Doctors in 2011, placing her among the top 3% of active physicians. In 2013, she received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for outstanding community service. A mother and longtime Girl Scout troop leader, she brings the same directness and honesty to her patients that she models for the girls in her troop.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Fellowship trained in Breast and Cosmetic Surgery, Stanford University
Additional Training
Advanced fat grafting training with Dr. Syd Coleman
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Greenberg right for?
Dr. Greenberg is a strong fit for patients seeking a surgeon who takes a whole-person approach to aesthetic care. Adults considering breast surgery, including augmentation, reduction, lift, reconstruction, or implant removal, benefit from her deep clinical focus in this area. Patients interested in combining surgical results with longevity medicine, including hormone therapy, hair restoration, or metabolic health, will find her perspective valuable. Her practice suits those who want honest guidance and a long-term relationship with their surgeon. International patients already travel to continue care with her, reflecting the trust she builds over time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Greenberg specializes in breast surgery, facial rejuvenation, and body contouring. Her breast work includes augmentation, reduction, lift, reconstruction, and en bloc explant. Facial procedures include facelift using her SMAS technique, brow lift, and eyelid surgery. She also performs liposuction, abdominoplasty, and mommy makeover procedures.
Yes, Dr. Greenberg holds board certification in plastic surgery. She trained at Stanford and completed fellowship training in breast and cosmetic surgery. She has practiced aesthetic plastic surgery in the Bay Area since 1999.
Dr. Greenberg performs SMAS facelifts. She developed her technique through training at Stanford and her fellowship in breast and cosmetic surgery. The SMAS approach addresses deeper structural layers of the face for longer-lasting, natural-looking results.
Yes, Dr. Greenberg performs breast implant removal, including en bloc explant. She has a deep clinical focus in all areas of breast surgery and has published on breast implant surgery. She participates in clinical trials related to breast reconstruction, reflecting her long-standing commitment to this area.
Dr. Greenberg completed advanced fat grafting training with Dr. Syd Coleman, a recognized leader in the field. She incorporates fat grafting into body contouring and facial rejuvenation procedures. This training adds a regenerative dimension to her surgical work.
Yes, Dr. Greenberg integrates longevity medicine into her practice. She works with patients on hormone therapy, NAD+, blood sugar management, hair restoration, and wound healing. She evaluates each patient as a whole, which means aesthetic goals and overall health inform her recommendations together.
Dr. Greenberg offers BOTOX injections, dermal fillers, microneedling, scar treatment, skin care, and hair restoration. She also uses VECTRA 3D Cosmetic Imaging to help patients visualize potential outcomes before committing to treatment.
Dr. Greenberg earned recognition as one of America's Most Compassionate Doctors in 2011, placing her among the top 3% of active physicians. In 2013, she received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for outstanding community service. She has also published on breast implant surgery and participated in clinical trials for breast reconstruction and scar reduction systems.
Yes, Dr. Greenberg performs gynecomastia surgery. This procedure addresses excess breast tissue in men and is part of her broader body contouring work.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026