Welcome to Cruise Plastic Surgery of Orange County

Newport Beach, Orange County, California 

Deciding on a plastic surgeon is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It is critical that both the surgeon and supporting staff are experienced, skilled, compassionate and caring. Joseph T Cruise, MD and his staff at Cruise Plastic Surgery are dedicated professionals who work hard every day for their patients' desired results.

Joseph T Cruise, MD, based in Newport Beach, Orange County has earned his reputation as one of the top plastic surgeons for many reasons. First and foremost, the results he achieves speak for themselves in the numerous before and after photos provided for you to view on this site. In addition, many of Joseph T Cruise, MD's patients have described their experiences in reviews and testimonials.

However, in cosmetic surgery, excellent surgical skills are only one component of great results. Great results require that all the details are taken care of throughout the surgical process. Achieving great results also requires a knowledgeable, caring, supportive staff; one that will guide patients every step of the way.

Cruise Plastic Surgery is dedicated to patient satisfaction. Joseph T Cruise, MD's practice is entirely dedicated to cosmetic plastic surgery. This includes a variety of cosmetic surgery procedures including facial plastic surgery, aesthetic breast surgery, body contouring, skin care, and soft tissue fillers.

Please browse the four sections of our site for helpful information on a variety of plastic surgery procedures, as well as answers to many of your questions:

Facial Plastic Surgery

Outlines in detail the facial aging process as well as the importance of facial proportions and symmetry. The face is divided into into four regions: upper, lower, and mid face, and the neck. each of which include cosmetic surgery procedures to enliven your face with a youthful, fresh look and feeling.

• Upper face
  Upper eyelid surgery, brow lift, crow's feet.

• Mid face
  Reviews mid face lift and lower eyelid surgery as well as correction of "bags," puffy eyelids and use of soft tissue fillers including fat injection.

• Lower face
  Reviews the different types of face lifts and how they address jowling and skin laxity. Also reviews chin implant and liposuction of the face and neck. View numerous face lift before and after pictures to see the differences and results for yourself.

• Neck
  Outlines the goals and procedures of neck lift surgery. Answers the questions patients ask to determine whether they need a face lift or if a neck lift will be enough for them. Would liposuction alone correct the problem or is a neck lift necessary?

• Nose Surgery / Rhinoplasty
  Joseph T Cruise, MD is a member of The Rhinoplasty Society, an exclusive society of plastic surgeons who specialize in rhinoplasty surgery throughout the world. This section outlines various concerns clients express about their noses, and which are correctable with rhinoplasty surgery. You can also read over the differences between open and closed nose surgery. Browse through the gallery of before and after rhinoplasty pictures to see Joseph T Cruise, MD's results.

Breast Plastic Surgery

• Breast augmentation
  Reviews breast implant size, shape, and projection. Discusses the benefits of silicone vs saline, above muscle vs below muscle implants, and goes over many examples of breast augmentation before and after pictures and explanations of patients' satisfaction with results.

• Breast lift
  Reviews how to determine if you need a breast lift and if so, which breast lift incisions would be necessary: doughnut lift, lollipop lift, or anchor lift. Discusses the role of breast augmentation with breast lift. Many before and after pictures of breast lift are available for review.

Body Plastic Surgery

• Tummy tuck a.k.a. Abdominoplasty
  This section discusses the different types of tummy tuck. It answers many common questions, such as: What is a mini tummy tuck? Do I need an extended tummy tuck? What is muscle tightening? What is a mommy make over? Please view the many before and after pictures of tummy tuck to help see the differences.

• Liposuction
  Joseph T Cruise, MD reviews his technique to remove as much fat as possible without creating contour irregularities. This section goes over all the major areas where patients often request liposuction including stomach, love handles, thighs, arms, neck.

Gynecomastia / Other Cosmetic Surgery Options

• Gynecomastia
  Gynecomastia is a subspecialty of its own and Joseph T Cruise, MD is a globally recognized authority in its treatment; men travel from around the world to see him for correction of enlarged male breasts. This section reviews the different types and causes of gynecomastia including puffy nipple, saggy gynecomastia, fatty gynecomastia and classic gynecomastia. View before and after photos of gynecomastia correction. Please also visit www.orangecountycosmeticsurgery.com, a site developed by Joseph T Cruise, MD, dedicated solely to gynecomastia. 

• Other
  Other commonly performed procedures include: ear plastic surgery, chemical peel, skin care, scar revision, dermabrasion, lip augmentation and Botox®, etc.

If you have any further questions or would like to schedule a private consultation please call 949-644-4808 or email us.