Nip And Tuck
Los Angeles Confidential Magazine
We compare some of the city’s finest plastic surgeons to learn who is doing what and more importantly to whom.
By Michael Ventre
Dr. Gabriel Chiu
9454 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills
310-888-6087 bhpsinc.com
Years in Business: Seven
How Many Doctors: One (just Dr. Chiu)
Specialty: Best known for breast and body contouring, rhinoplasty and plastic surgery for men
Proceedures include: For the face: blepharoplasty, face-lift, rhinoplasty, and chin and cheek augmentation. For the body: tummy tuck liposuction and breast augmentation and lift
Philosophy: “[I lean] more toward a natural look, where the patient doesn’t look like he or she had surgery,” says Chiu. “Still all the problem areas are taken care of.”
Biggest Challenge: “I know when plastic surgery is not the answer for a patient. It’s difficult sometimes to turn a patient down, because I want to help everyone.”
Top Clients: Undisclosed celebrities from film, TV, sports and members of royalty
The Economy: “A lot of clients are going
