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Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery

Marc A. Soares, MD

Board-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Thoughtful Care • Trusted Expertise

The standard in aesthetic care.

Serving Santa Barbara & the Central Coast for over 40 years

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Aesthetic

Facelift | Necklift | Blepharoplasty

Fat Grafting | Tummy Tuck‍

Liposuction

Breast Augmentation‍ ‍

Breast Reduction & Lift

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Reconstructive

‍ ‍Breast Reconstruction‍ ‍

Skin Cancer | Flap Reconstruction

Scar & Wounds

Non-Surgical

Neuromodulators | Fillers

Skincare

Fat Grafting | Pigmentation ‍ ‍

Fat Reduction | Skin Resurfacing

  • "I met multiple doctors to be sure I found the doctor that was best for me- and Dr Soares was the best. He is very experienced not only in cosmetic augmentation but also in cancer reconstruction. He is very down to earth and practical. I really appreciated that about him. He offered specialized expertise on level the other doctors did not because of his higher volume of surgical experience."

    — K.B.

  • "Dr. Marc Soares is the very best plastic surgeon ever! I was referred to him by a good friend after she experienced amazing results from him. And from my first consultation through now (I'm 4 weeks post OP tomorrow), my experience with Dr. Marc and his entire team has been nothing but amazing. Every one of them, including Dr. Marc himself, make you feel like you are their only patient... I'm not fully healed yet but the results I can already see are amazing and will just get better from here. If I ever need any other cosmetic work done, there is no question about who I would go to. It would be Dr. Marc hands down."

    — J.C.

  • "I am so thrilled with the results from my facelift and lower blepharopasty. I have lived in this community for over 30 years and I’ve been a nurse for 42 years and have worked with other plastic surgeons. I can honestly say Dr. Soares is kind, professional, and an incredible surgeon. I would recommend him to anyone interested in having work done."

    — P.L.

  • "Dr Marc has the Greatest Bedside manner ever! He stood next to me from the very beginning of my journey and hasn’t left me lost in what’s been happening in my care.. I will continue to trust his plan and recommend him highly !!"

    —J.W.

  • "I had a fantastic experience with Dr Marc Soares. Kind, gentle, understanding with fantastic results. I traveled 8 hours to have my procedure done by him, and I'm glad I did!"

    — P.H.

  • "I was impressed with Dr. Soares at our first meeting and every subsequent interaction prior to surgery. He always made sure every possible question I had was answered. I am thrilled with the results and I'm not even close to recovered yet - only 2 1/2 weeks post. I've already recommended Dr. Soares to two other friends!"

    — M.H.

  • "Dr. Soares and his staff are amazing. Every encounter I have with them has been a pleasure. They are very prompt, thorough, kind, and caring and Dr. Marc Soares's skills are unsurpassed. I trust him completely and I couldn't ask for a better doctor and team to work with. I'm so blessed and grateful to have the opportunity. Thank you!"

    —J.S.

  • "Dr. Soares and his whole team are great. Always greeted with a smile when I come into the office. Even when calling with a question, the office staff always makes sure all my questions are answered, even going to the doctor for the response. I would recommend Dr. Soares and his team. He always takes his time with the patient and I never felt rushed. Very happy with the results too!"

    —W.C.

  • "I had the absolute best experience with Dr. Marc Soares. He is an incredibly gifted doctor with his skills but he is also kind and makes you feel comfortable around him. When you choose Dr. Soares, you also get Courtney Paxson! She is so knowledgeable and will spend as much time with you as needed until you feel comfortable with whichever procedure you want to have done or have had done. I will recommend Dr. Soares over and over again to all of my friends and anyone else who I meet that compliments me on the procedure that I had done."

    — C.T.

  • "Had some cosmetic work done by Dr. Soares and he did an amazing job. Would definitely use him again. He was also very good with explaining exactly what he was going to do which made me feel very comfortable. Thanks Dr. Marc!"

    —J.F.

  • "Dr. Soares and his staff were amazing. They willingly accommodated my schedule since I live out-of-state, and they were very helpful when circumstances demanded a change to my original surgery date. Dr. Soares was more than willing to take time to explain the procedure and answer any questions I had. He and his team were kind and generous throughout the entire process."

    — N.F.