Profile of John R. Griffin, Dr

Plastic Surgeon In California John R. Griffin, MD offers all aspects of plastic surgery including breast augmentation, tummy tuck and facelift surgery.

John R. Griffin, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only specialty board for Plastic Surgeons that is an official member of the American Board of Medical Specialties. He performs aesthetic and reconstructive surgery at the Mills-Peninsula Hospital system in San Mateo and Burlingame and the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. Aesthetic surgery is also offered in the doctor’s accredited office surgery suite in San Mateo. For overnight stays after surgery, the office and operating room are conveniently located adjacent to Mills Hospital.

In medical school, Dr. Griffin received the Southwestern Medical Foundation Academic Scholarship for academic excellence, and subsequently received his plastic surgery training at the prestigious U.T. Southwestern Medical Center, one of the finest plastic surgery programs in the world. His training was guided and supervised by leaders in the fields of breast surgery, body contouring, rhinoplasty, aesthetic facial surgery, and reconstructive surgery. After residency, he completed additional fellowship training in microsurgery and hand surgery.

Procedures of John R. Griffin, Dr ⁽²⁶⁾

Procedure	Rank in San Mateo	Rank in CA	Rank in US
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in San Mateo: 3	Ranked in CA: 520	Ranked in US: 2641
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in San Mateo: 1	Ranked in CA: 15	Ranked in US: 1094
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in San Mateo: 2	Ranked in CA: 370	Ranked in US: 1507
Lower Body Lift The lower body lift extends the tummy tuck incision completely around the lower torso, which allows surgeon to lift or resuspend the thighs and tighten the buttocks as well as to execute the traditional tummy tuck.	Ranked in San Mateo: 2	Ranked in CA: 296	Ranked in US: 1212
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in San Mateo: 2	Ranked in CA: 454	Ranked in US: 2195
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in San Mateo: 2	Ranked in CA: 344	Ranked in US: 1688
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in San Mateo: 2	Ranked in CA: 336	Ranked in US: 1451
Revision Rhinoplasty A rhinoplasty revision is a surgical procedure that aims to correct undesired results or complications that arise after an initial rhinoplasty.	Ranked in San Mateo: 2	Ranked in CA: 23	Ranked in US: 759
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in San Mateo: 2	Ranked in CA: 304	Ranked in US: 1547
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in San Mateo: 4	Ranked in CA: 370	Ranked in US: 1808
Rhinophyma Treatment The aims of surgical rhinophyma treatment are to remove the excess tissue and restore the natural shape of the nose as much as possible by shaving off the extra layers of skin.	Ranked in San Mateo: 1	Ranked in CA: 32	Ranked in US: 135
Breast Fat Transfer A surgery where fat is removed from an area with fatty deposits via liposuction, purified, and then transferred via injection into the breasts to increase size and fullness.	Ranked in San Mateo: 1	Ranked in CA: 162	Ranked in US: 553
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in San Mateo: 4	Ranked in CA: 311	Ranked in US: 1442
Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Non-surgical rhinoplasty consists of injecting a filler ingredient, such as hyaluronic acid, underneath your skin to temporarily change the structure of your nose.	Ranked in San Mateo:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Breast Asymmetry Correction Breast asymmetry correction surgery involves changing the size, shape or position of one of both the breasts to make the breasts more equal.	Ranked in San Mateo: 2	Ranked in CA: 145	Ranked in US: 483
Capsular Contracture Treatment Capsular contracture - the most common complication of breast implant surgery, happening for as many as 10% of patients, more often after implant revision surgery.	Ranked in San Mateo:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Fat Injections Fat injection, transfers fat from areas in which you have excess fat and injects it into areas that may be lacking in volume, such as your face, hands, breasts or buttocks.	Ranked in San Mateo:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Pectoral Implants Pectoral implants are performed for several reasons, including to treat a congenital or acquired chest wall asymmetry or to enhance the appearance of the chest.	Ranked in San Mateo: 1	Ranked in CA: 136	Ranked in US: 323
Pectoral Augmentation Pectoral augmentation is a procedure that can be performed to give the male the definition he's always desired in the chest region.	Ranked in San Mateo: 1	Ranked in CA: 10	Ranked in US: 334
Facial Reconstruction Facial reconstruction surgery is performed to reshape structures in the head and neck — typically the nose, ears, chin, cheekbones and neckline.	Ranked in San Mateo: 1	Ranked in CA: 115	Ranked in US: 469
Belly Button Surgery Belly button surgery is a minor surgical procedure that changes the shape, size, and often the position of your navel.	Ranked in San Mateo: 2	Ranked in CA: 153	Ranked in US: 302
Lipoma Removal Most lipomas are removed surgically by cutting them out.	Ranked in San Mateo: 1	Ranked in CA: 27	Ranked in US: 69
Breast Reduction A procedure that removes excess skin and breast tissue that may cause saggy breasts or physical symptoms.	Ranked in San Mateo: 2	Ranked in CA: 156	Ranked in US: 294
Buttock Implants A butt augmentation procedure that places implants to enhance the size and shape of the buttocks.	Ranked in San Mateo: 1	Ranked in CA: 93	Ranked in US: 213
Buttock Surgery A "butt lift" or "gluteoplasty" removes excess skin from the buttocks and provides a naturally lifted and firmer appearance.	Ranked in San Mateo: 2	Ranked in CA: 195	Ranked in US: 632
TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction The TRAM Flap breast reconstruction procedure uses tissue and muscle from the tummy.	Ranked in San Mateo: 2	Ranked in CA: 9	Ranked in US: 180