Background & Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery

Professional Background

Brent Moelleken, MD, FACS is a Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon that specializes in cosmetic surgery. He is double board certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Plastic Surgery. He received his premedical, medical and surgical training at Harvard University, Yale University, UCSF and UCLA.

Dr. Moelleken has innovated numerous procedures, including, LALA graft® LiveFill®, the USIC® and LUSIC® cheeklifts, the 360 Facelift® to restore harmonious youth and beauty to the face, and the Hybrid tummy tuck®, a short incision tummy tuck procedure. Dr. Moelleken is one of three specialty-trained surgeons in the world to complete the yearlong Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship at UCLA. Dr. Moelleken has the prestigious FACS degree and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), Who's Who in the World and numerous medical and scientific organizations. He has been selected by Who’s Who in America’s Top Plastic Surgeons in Los Angeles, Ciudad’s “Top Doctors in Los Angeles”, and by Vogue Magazine as one of the “Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in America”. Results of Dr. Moelleken’s studies have been published in books, articles and the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, have been presented at several international meetings, and have appeared on numerous local and national television segments.

Dr. Moelleken is an Attending Surgeon and Associate Clinical Professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery at UCLA, where he often performs surgeries and teaches residents. Dr. Moelleken believes that art and biology combine to form the most harmonious, safe surgery possible. When you consult with Dr. Moelleken, you will receive a personalized surgical plan customized to your needs and expectations. From a mole removal to a 360 facelift®, all patients receive his individual attention. He encourages patients to seek several consultations and research the physicians’ credentials thoroughly before deciding on the right plastic surgeon.

Teaching Appointments

UCLA Medical Center, Division of Plastic Surgery

Publications and Presentations

Numerous national and international awards. Please see "resume" under DrBrent.com

Hobbies and Interests

Charity surgery on deformed children, running, swimming, tennis and weights