Dr. George Brennan, MD, FACS, is a board-certified cosmetic surgeon based in Newport Beach, California, with more than six decades of surgical experience. He is widely recognized as a pioneer, teacher, and innovator in cosmetic surgery, known for natural-looking results and a meticulous, detail-driven approach to aesthetic change.
Dr. George Brennan, MD, FACS, is a board-certified cosmetic surgeon based in Newport Beach, California, with more than six decades of surgical experience. He is widely recognized as a pioneer, teacher, and innovator in cosmetic surgery, known for natural-looking results and a meticulous, detail-driven approach to aesthetic change.
A Michigan native, Dr. Brennan completed his medical education at Wayne State University and the University of Michigan before moving to California for internship and residency training. He completed an internship at Santa Monica Hospital and residency at UCLA Medical Center, then focused his career exclusively on cosmetic surgery.
Over the course of his practice, Dr. Brennan has limited his scope to a defined group of cosmetic procedures, allowing him to develop depth rather than breadth:
This focused practice model is central to how he approaches outcomes, training, and quality control within his clinic.
Dr. Brennan’s training and credentials include:
Wayne State University and the University of Michigan
Internship at Santa Monica Hospital; residency at UCLA Medical Center
In addition to his primary practice in Newport Beach, Dr. Brennan has served as program director for fellowship-level cosmetic surgery training and has approved programs under major professional organizations, including the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS).
Dr. Brennan has held multiple leadership positions in national and international professional societies, including:
Service on boards of directors for:
His leadership roles reflect long-term involvement in setting standards, ethics, education, and patient-safety practices within cosmetic and facial plastic surgery.
Dr. Brennan has been described within the specialty as a pioneer, teacher, and innovator of many cosmetic surgery procedures, with a strong emphasis on refining technique and reproducible outcomes.
Within his own practice, Dr. Brennan is noted for designing or refining techniques that are now widely used in aesthetic surgery and for teaching these methods to thousands of physicians worldwide. (This aligns with internal practice documentation stating that he “designs many of the procedures now used today” and “has taught thousands of other doctors in the field worldwide.”)
Dr. Brennan’s approach to cosmetic surgery combines technical precision with a strong emphasis on proportion, balance, and long-term facial harmony:
His practice is structured around extended consultation time, thorough pre-operative planning, and detailed post-operative follow-up, with the goal of pairing technical execution with a predictable, low-stress patient experience.
Dr. Brennan’s approach to cosmetic surgery combines technical precision with a strong emphasis on proportion, balance, and long-term facial harmony:
His practice is structured around extended consultation time, thorough pre-operative planning, and detailed post-operative follow-up, with the goal of pairing technical execution with a predictable, low-stress patient experience.
While his practice offers a full range of cosmetic procedures, Dr. Brennan is particularly known for:
Including primary and revision procedures, with attention to both aesthetics and nasal function.
Including various facelift techniques, neck lift, eyelid surgery, and brow/forehead lifting, with published work on approaches to the aging face.
Redefining jawline, neck, and facial profile.
Augmentation, lift, reduction, and revision surgery.
Liposuction, tummy tuck, arm, thigh, and lower body lifts to address fat, loose skin, and contour after age, weight change, or pregnancy.
surgical and non-surgical hair restoration with a focus on natural hairline design.
Alongside surgery, he oversees the practice’s Med Spa and wellness offerings—injectables, skin rejuvenation, laser treatments, PRP, and medical weight-loss programs—ensuring that non-surgical care is integrated with the same standards applied in the operating room.
Dr. Brennan’s work and opinions on cosmetic surgery have appeared in:
He has also been recognized in consumer and professional listings, including “Top Physicians” rankings by the Consumer Research Council of America.
Patients considering cosmetic surgery or Med Spa treatments who want a data-driven, experience-heavy approach can schedule a consultation with Dr. Brennan to review goals, medical history, and appropriate options.
Prefer to call? Contact the office at (949) 644-1641 during business hours.
