“It is with great excitement that I welcome you to True Beauty Aesthetic Surgery & Medicine. As an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon, I have always dreamed of creating a unique place where the science and art of skin rejuvenation come together in a private, world-class setting.
Alongside my amazing team of laser specialists and aestheticians, we use the latest, proven technologies and treatments to help you achieve the best possible results. Whether you are considering rhinoplasty, a customized facelift, a signature facial, or body contouring procedures like liposuction or a tummy tuck, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
We truly appreciate the opportunity to care for you and look forward to helping you look and feel your best.”
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Brian Reagan, M.D., F.A.C.S., a renowned specialist within his field, has spent many years in training and practice. His experience includes writing published articles and completing a National Institute of Health research grant on the science of wound healing and trauma. In addition to his research, Dr. Reagan has spent many years honing his skills in surgery at some of the finest institutions throughout the United States and has been honored by the American College of Surgeons.
The American Board of Plastic Surgeons, September 2002
FELLOW
American College of Surgeons (FACS)
EDUCATION
The University of Texas SouthWestern at Dallas Residency, Plastic Surgery, 07/98 – 07/00
The New York Hospital – Cornell Medical Center Residency, General Surgery, 07/96 – 07/98
The New York Hospital – Cornell Burn Center Clinical Fellow, Burns, 01/96 – 07/96
The New York Hospital – Cornell Medical Center Research Fellow, The Wound Healing Laboratory Department of Surgery, 07/93 – 01/96
Harbor – UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA Residency, General Surgery, 07/91 – 07/93
Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY M.D., May 25, 1991
University of California at San Diego, Revelle College B.A., Biochemistry and Cell Biology, 1986
AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS)
California Society of Plastic Surgeons
San Diego Plastic Surgery Society
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Board Member, Director of Medical Program Committee, Volunteer Surgeon, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, 2000 – 2009 Provide surgery and procedures to children and young adults with congenital and acquired deformities.
Committee Member, Hot Topics (Evaluate New Technology and Approaches), American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, 2009- present.
Committee Member, Marketing Task Force, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, 2011-present
HONORS/AWARDS
Best Plastic Surgeons in San Diego – San Diego Magazine (selected by peers).
Best Plastic Surgeons in La Jolla – La Jolla Light Newspaper.
Health Hero 2004 – Combined Health Agencies of San Diego, for non-profit work on children and young adults with congenital and acquired deformities.
Fresh Start Founders Award 2005- for dedication to Fresh Start Surgical Gifts (over 200 surgeries performed)
The San Diego Business Journal Health Volunteer Award Finalist 2008
American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma The 1995 Residents Trauma Paper Competition National Finalist – Basic Science.
Recipient, National Institute of Health Research Training Grant “Trauma and Wound Healing Biology” #GM42461, 1994 – 1996
Top Plastic Surgeon West and Top Aesthetic Doctor 2020
Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2026
PUBLICATIONS
“Man’s Best Friend Revisited: Who’s Watching the Children” R. Rohrich and B. Reagan Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vol.104,1999.
“Early Results of Vermilion Lip Augmentation Using Acellular Allogeneic Dermis: An Adjunct in Facial Rejuvenation” R. Rohrich, B. Reagan, et.al., Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vol.105, 1999.
“The Effects of Burn Blister Fluid on Cultured Keratinocytes” B. Reagan, L. Staiano-Coico, et.al. The Journal of Trauma, Vol.40, No.3, 361-367, 1996.
“Analysis of Cellular and Acellular Allogeneic Dermal Grafts in the Healing of Porcine Full-thickness Wounds” B. Reagan, L. Staiano-Coico, et.al. The Journal of Trauma, Vol.43, No.3, 458-464, 1997.
“Leiomyoma of the Sinuses: A Diagnostic Dilemma” A. LaBruna, A. Papageorge, and B. Reagan. The Journal of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery 112 (4): 595-8, 1995.
“The use of AlloDerm for the correction of nasal contour deformities.” J. M. Gryskiewicz, R. J. Rohrich, and B. J. Reagan. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 107: 561, 2001.
“AlloDerm used in Rhinoplasty.” J. M. Gryskiewicz, R. J. Rohrich, and B. J. Reagan. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 108: 1828, 2001.
“The role of AlloDerm in the correction of nasal contour deformities.” In J. P. Gunter, R. J. Rohrich, and W. P. Adams (Eds.), Dallas Rhinoplasty: Nasal Surgery by the Masters. R. J. Rohrich, B. J. Reagan, and J. M. Gryskiewicz. St. Louis: Quality Medical Publishing
PRESENTATIONS
1994- “The Effects of Burn Blister Fluid on Cultured Keratinocytes,” The Wound Healing Society, San
Francisco, CA
1995- “The Effects of Burn Blister Fluid on Cultured Keratinocytes”, American Burn Association, Memphis,Tenn.
1995 “Analysis of Cellular and Acellular Allogeneic Dermal Grafts in the Healing of Porcine Full-thickness
Wounds”, American Burn Association, Memphis, Tenn.
1995- “Sepsis and Trauma Biology”, International Symposium on Trauma, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
1996 – “Analysis of Cellular and Acellular Allogeneic Dermal Grafts in the Healing of Porcine Full-thickness Wounds”, The American Society of Plastic Surgery Meeting, Dallas, Tx.
1997 “Burns and Nutrition”, Ground Rounds, Dept. of Surgery, The New York Hospital, ,NY
2000 – “Novel Approaches to Breast Reconstruction”, Senior Residents Conference, Seattle, Wash.
2001 – “Novel Approaches to Breast Reconstruction”, Ground Rounds, UCSD Division of Plastic Surgery
2005 – “Nasal Reconstruction”, Ground Rounds , UCSD Division of Plastic Surgery
2005 – “Nasal Reconstruction”, Ground Rounds, Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA
2006 – “Nasal Reconstruction”, Ground Rounds, UCSD Division of Plastic Surgery
2009 – “Invasion of the MiniLifts” Hot Topics, ASAPS, Las Vegas, CA
2010 – “Invasion of the MiniLifts” Hot Topics, ASAPS. Washington DC
2011- “The Best of Hot Topics”, Hot Topics, ASAPS, Boston, Mass.
2011 – “Invasion of the Minilifts”, Hot Topics, ASAPS, Boston, Mass.
2011 – “Mohs Reconstruction”, California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Rancho Palos Verde, CA
2011 – “Marketing and Mini-facelifts”, ASPS, Denver, CO
2011 – “Private Practice” Visiting Professor, Dept. of Plastic Surgery, UT SouthWestern Medical Ctr, Dallas,TX.
2013 – “Invasion of the Mini-facelifts- 5 YRS Later”, ASAPS, New York,NY
2013 – “Are MiniLifts Only for MiniSurgeons”, ASPS. San Diego, CA
2014- “Tickle Lipo – A Less Invasive Approach” ASAPS, San Francisco, CA
2014 – “Reconstructive Rhinoplasty” UCSD Division of Plastic Surgery, Grand Rounds, 11/5/2014
True Beauty is located La Jolla, one of San Diego’s most beautiful communities. Our boutique-style practice and hands-on approach make us the ideal choice for patients seeking personalized cosmetic results. Get started on a beautiful and refreshed you. To discuss your aesthetic needs and goals with a member of our team, please call (858) 454-SKIN (7546) today.
True Beauty
7746 Herschel Ave La Jolla, CA 92037 Phone: (858) 454-7546
