I've had 2 procedures with him and am thrilled with both. He's a down to earth guy who really connects with his patients. I will definitely go back to him when needed. He's very professional and knows what he's doing. read more

Dr Dorfman performed a sliding genioplasty and cheek implants for me in December 2023. I came back for a blepharoplasty in July 2025. Both surgeries were successful, achieved their goals, and met or exceeded my expectations. While this is a sample size of two, this is a very convincing outcome in an industry known for complications and patient dissatisfaction. The results of his work did wonders for my self-image. The extent to which this doctor can improve a person's life is just crazy. Dr D, as an oral surgeon, is extremely qualified, careful, and judicious in planning and performing treatments. He can be nonchalant when discussing surgery, e.g. being neutral between options, avoiding scientific terms, and such. However my unease was dispelled when I brought fairly dense academic papers on blepharoplasty to our meeting and Dr D was familiar with them and was able to comment on the current research and practice in the field, as well as position himself in it. I also appreciated his honest opinion on the relative efficacy of alternative treatments. For example, I thought that filler was the way to address eye bags, but Dr D said that filler just will do what I want and suggested blepharoplasty. Which worked perhaps even better than can reasonably be expected. His staff is great. I can't even describe the extent to which Susan Cianciulli has the act together. She is always on top of processes and resolves impossible problems instantly. In my case, my recovery person flaked and she had a number of recovery nurses at the ready and even covered the cost of hiring one minutes before the surgery. Nina is very kind and supportive. And so is everybody on his team, really. Just such miracle workers. read more

Dr Dorfman performed a breast reduction for my teenage daughter and he did an amazing job. He made my daughter feel comfortable and was able to get the surgery done within a short timeframe. She had minimal pain and her recovery has been amazing. Great bedside manner as well. Very happy with the results. The surgery center at Fashion Island was awesome. I also loved his Long Beach office. The staff there including Vanessa and Izzy are so friendly and accommodating. Very informative about every step. Will miss seeing those ladies. Thank you. read more

Dr Dorfman is the best. I am a nervous type of person and he always makes me feel so comfortable like I'm visiting a friend. He's really welcoming and friendly and listens to what you like. He takes his time and the girls in the office are great too. Everytime I leave his office people tell me how young and beautiful I look. Highly recommend. read more

I got my lip filler done with Dr. Dorfman and am extremely happy with the results, he's so welcoming and made me feel very comfortable, I will absolutely be coming back again! read more

I'm a breast cancer survivor and was referred to Dr Dorfman for reconstruction. My journey from mastectomy, treatments and finally getting my breast implant has been a long one; but among all the doctors, Dr Dorfman has been the one with most visits that I don't mind going. He made sure that all of my concerns, doubts were explained to me and has been supportive all this time. He and everyone of his staff are pleasant and accommodating. I highly recommend him, especially for breast cancer patients opting for reconstruction. read more

I wish I could give Dr.Dorfman 10 stars. He did my breast augmentation in October and I would refer him to everyone. He makes you feel so comfortable and you can tell he takes such pride in his work and making you're sure happy with the outcome. He's the best, truly and I am so so happy with my results! Highly recommend him. read more

Dr. Dorfman changed my life!! Not only is he an extremely talented doctor and knows what he's doing, he's kind and thinks with his heart too. I am extremely happy With my results, Rayna and Nicole his staff at his LB office were more than helpful and were very flexible with me! I got surgery yesterday and I'm already in love with my results!! Thank you o much for making me so happy and making me fall in love with my boobs lol. You're the best and I will be sending everyone to you!! read more

We are very happy with Dr Dorfman, he is simply the best, he explains everything and makes us feel comfortable for what's to come. His staff is amazing! This is a review from years of several procedures for my daughter who started seeing him as her surgeon when she was a child, she is now an adult and continues to be happy and satisfied with his care. TY read more

Dr. Dorfman, is not only an exceptional surgeon, but also a truly exceptional human being. I flew in to California to have my breast implants done by Dr. D because he is just that good. He cares about his patients, listens, and gives honest advice and feedback. Every surgeon before him told me I would have to have a lift as well, but Dr. D was confident that he could give me my desired look without one, and he was 100% correct. They are flawless. I couldn't be happier, I actually cried if happiness when I first saw them. Haha I truest him completely, and recommend him to anyone. read more

Dr. Dorfman is great! I saw Dr. Dorfman for lipo of my inner and outer thighs. Every morning when I got dressed I would try to find an outfit that "hid" my hips. It was that one thing that I hated about my appearance. I was hesitant to have the procedure because I had heard it was a difficult area to address. Dr. Dorfman reassured me and showed me some of his before and afters of similar patients. They looked great, and he told me that I had good skin elasticity and would also look great. He was very accessible when I was nervous before my surgery, and when I had questions after. I am so happy that I decided to have this done, and glad that he was my surgeon. read more

Dr. Dorfman has been treating me for the last four years. I've trusted him to inject dermal filler's and Botox, and I've had a wonderful experience with him. Recently, he operated on my girlfriend, who had a breast augmentation and liposuction. Her results are amazing! She looks natural, washboard abs, and thigh gap now. I'm ready to sign up for the same procedure! Dr. Dorfman is kind, humble, sincere and won't up sell you. He's wonderful. Highly recommend. read more

After numerous consultations on my long time desired tummy tuck, I found Dr. Dorfman. He was amazing. He not only gave me confidence and reassurance regarding the surgery but also was supportive during the post surgery days. The surgical coordinator was with me through my entire journey. I will definitely pass the word on as to this wonderful team. The results of the surgery exceeded my expectations. Waking up in the morning feels like Christmas Day every day. Thank you, Dr.Dorfman, for making my dream body come true! Susan read more

I went with Dr David Dorfman for my orthognathic surgery. (Lefort I osteotomy, bilateral sagittal split osteotomy to be precise). I could not be happier. It has been six months since my jaw surgery and i have received nothing but compliments on my new jaw. It looks and feels great. The surgery was a complete success and Dr Dorfman has an excellent bedside manor. Dr Dorfman is easy to speak with and easy to get in contact with. I asked many questions and explained many of my concerns to him. He was able to calm any reservation i had and answered my questions expertly. Highly recommended!!! (I will post pre and post surgery pictures) read more

I'm so happy I found Dr. Dorfman! He was referred to me by a friend, so when I was down in LA visiting I went in to see him. He did cellulite treatments on me which I am so excited about. Nothing has ever worked for my cellulite and it's something that I've been embarressed about all my life. I am noticing such a difference with the cellulite and I am SOOO happy about it! He does a great job explaining all procedures prior to and was sure to answer all of my questions. He takes time with his patients rather than being one of those doctors that just rushes through where you feel like just another number on their schedule. He really cares and wants to make sure the patient is fully satisfied. I can't wait to see him again the next time I'm down there! read more

Dr. Dorfman and his entire staff deserve ALL.THE.STARS! He truly listens to his patients, giving caring and thoughtful feedback, as well as honest recommendations. I needed my procedure to be done rather quickly and they moved mountains trying to accommodate me and my schedule. From the moment you are a patient of his, you are treated as if you were family. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a meticulous, yet kind, surgeon. He truly is the best! read more

My daughter had mouth surgery done by Dr.​ Dorfman this year​. She was very nervous about the procedure but Dr. Dorfman put her at ease the minute he walked​ in the door. The surgery was a breeze even though we had heard it was horrible from people that did NOT go to Dr. Dorfman. I am so thrilled that we had him as a surgeon. read more

I can only share my experience, which was a breast reduction. I have seen nothing but rave reviews for his breast augmentations and other procedures. Those reviews, combined with my other doctors' reviews about how good my stitches looked, lead me to believe that my experience was an anomaly. Still, I want to share to encourage others looking for a breast reduction to advocate for themselves during the procedure. I was a 32E when I went in, looking to be reduced to a 32C. After the procedure - as measured by almost a dozen bra fitters as well as another plastic surgeon I went to see 5 months post-op out of concern - I'm a 32DDD. Only about half a pound was removed. Every effect I was hoping for has failed to pan out (shoulder/back pain is almost the same as it was, clothes fit me almost exactly the same, they impede my exercise, etc.) I won't try to explain how disappointing this was, but suffice it to say it's been a generally heartbreaking experience. I know that results in plastic surgery vary, but I wanted to make sure that people looking to Dr. Dorfman for breast reduction make it very clear their desired outcome. read more

I have been looking for the right plastic surgeon for years now, and I never really felt comfortable with any of the consults I have had. I found Dr.Dorfman on yelp and read all his wonderful reviews and decided it was worth a shot, I am so glad I did. Dr. Dorfman is AMAZING! He is very informative, genuine and he made me laugh. He takes the time to get to know you as a person and walks you through the whole surgery process. I am happy to say I found my surgeon! read more

I had liposuction on November 20, 2015 and I have never been happier. I should have done it 2 years ago! I had that fat women get around my middle and it made me so unhappy. I saw Dr. Dorfman about 18 months before I scheduled the surgery. I consulted with a few other Drs who were adequate, but I went with Dr D because he was very intelligent, easy to talk to, and not at all pushy. I felt very comfortable with him. The surgery was on the Friday before Thanksgiving week. The staff was wonderful - warm and professional and I felt at ease from the beginning. After the surgery, other than being groggy, I felt fine. I leaked for about two days, had very minor pain, and actually walked 5 miles on that Sunday! About a week later, I swelled up, and stayed swollen for just over two weeks. I had little discomfort. When the swelling started to go down, I could see my results emerging, and I couldn't be happier. I got my old body back!!!!!! I have a waistline again, but more importantly, I feel confident. Didn't even realize how much that extra stubborn fat was impacting my moods. Dr, Dorfman is the best of all things you could hope for in a doctor. He is kind, professional, intelligent, talented and so enthusiastic. He was as excited as I was by my results. The price was $5000. for my stomach and haunches and I would pay twice that. I will be going back to him for all my plastic surgery needs. Although, he has done such a good job on me that I think I will be happy for a long time which means I won't be seeing him anytime soon. So YOU should go see him. You will love him. Susan Luce read more

Dr. Dorfman is absolutely amazing and I highly recommend you go and see him. He is very patient and Dr. Dorfman truly cares about his outcome for his patients and giving you the absolute best results. He is attentive and listens to your needs and fears. He then gives you several options and always gives the very best treatment recommendations. I would highly recommend you go see Dr. Dorfman and have recommend him to my friends and family. read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about Dr. Dorfman. I had a breast augmentation about 1 year ago and I am 1,000% happy with my outcome. During my consult I never felt rushed, pressured or uncomfortable. He took his time to make sure all my questions were answered. He is very patient and kind. During my recovery he made me feel like he was available and it wouldn't be a bother for whatever questions or concerns I had. I highly recommend him for any type of plastic surgery. Trust me, he is amazing at what he does ! I've actually referred a few people to him that are very happy with their outcome as well. Dr. Dorfman should be your go to for plastic surgery! read more

My experience with Dr. Dorfman was excellent. I'm 67 yrs old female and my friends say I have the tummy of a 17 year old. The doctor is a great listener, his bio was great, he seems very experienced and was able to answer all my questions, both post opp and pre opp. He's like an artist and an engineer, very fussy about his patient having a good result. The operation went smoothly, post operation visits were on time, and the staff was always courteous and helpful, also the anesthesiologist paid a visit pre opp and I woke up without nausea. Hurray! read more

I had a tickle lipo procedure performed by Dr. Dorfman on my flanks/love handles, a month ago. I am quite pleased with the results. The contour of my lower back is much better now. Dr. Dorfman has a very reassuring and professional manner. I had this procedure done at Celebrity Laser, the entire staff there are very knowledgeable , professional and very friendly. I found that Dr. Dorfman did a great job in managing expectations, I knew that I wasn't going to lose 20 pounds or 3 inches around my waist (I didn't need to, I just needed contouring). If you are a good candidate for this type of procedure, my opinion is that Dr. Dorfman will do a great job for you, as he did for me! read more

After 10 long years fraught with various problems, I finally like the way my breasts look! Awesome and amazing! It seems like a lot of people rave about their surgeons, but it's probably only because they don't have enough experiences to compare. I do. I had my first breast augmentation after nursing my two children ten years ago. That surgeon was great before the surgery, but he had little patience for the issues that followed. I suffered multiple capsular contractures, and twice had him try to fix them. He failed, and I now know that he didn't really explore all the options. And this was a highly reviewed San Diego plastic surgeon. I felt like once he got paid, he didn't care much about my results. Dr. Dorfman was completely different in every way. Not only was he endlessly patient with my anxiety over another surgery, but he really did explore and exhaust every option. He answered every question and explained things to me but never made me feel stupid. (Sometimes, I feel like doctors talk down to patients like we can't understand their mysterious ways.). He took my concerns seriously and knew that my past experiences meant that I would need some extra TLC. I honesty cannot praise Dr. Dorfman enough. Not only is his bedside manner exactly what a patient needs, but he is exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable. I've done a lot of research and consulted a lot of different surgeons over the past ten years, but no one carefully considered my case and my options like Dr. Dorfman. I really believe that he was personally invested in my results. San Diego offers a lot of plastic surgeons, but driving up to see Dr. Dorfman was worth it every time. If you want a surgeon who sincerely cares about his patients and who is fully dedicated to his craft, you'll be wise to choose Dr. Dorfman. read more

I don't even know were to begin, Dr. Dorfman is by far one of the greatest surgeons ever. Working in the medical field myself I look for a certain standard and Dr. Dorfman has exceeded that. All his staff in great his office is wonderful. My 9 year old son suffered a terrible accident when he was 8 years old if it wasn't for the great work of this doctor my son what have been left disfigured. I thank him for the attentiveness he has given my son and our family. I am forever grateful. read more

Dr. Dorfman is an amazing plastic surgeon and person. I got 2 moles removed and he was very professional and friendly throughout the process. He takes the time to get to know each patient and is extremely genuine. I enjoyed visiting him for follow-ups after the procedure because he made sure everything was done properly and the healing process was going well. You can trust Dr. Dorfman to do a great job. If I ever need anything else done, I will be going to him. read more

Dr Dorfman is the best!!!! He has helped our entire family numerous times. His work is impeccable and he is always reassuring and calm. He can also help with plastic surgery needs. We are lucky to have Dr. Dorfman! read more

Dr. Dorfman is so talented. His skill, artistry, and amazing bed side manner is above and beyond anything I had hoped for. I'm so pleased with my results and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to better themselves. Thanks Dr. Dorfman!!! read more

Dr. Dorfman is the most honest, kind and genuine surgeon I've met. I've had numerous surgeons throughout my life and never once have met one who made me feel as confident about my appearance before AND after the procedure. Dr. Dorfman did a breast augmentation and repaired an old scar in the same area. Never have I had such a smooth recovery. Never have I had scars heal as quickly. Susan Cianciulli and him make a great team! I recommend them 100% ! read more

Hi went to see Dave Dorfman at South Coast Plastic Surgery. I was interested in several preventative anti-ageing procedures. We talked about several options. Dave was not pushy at all. We discussed voluma for my under eye hallows and a Vi peel to maintain my healthy skin and reverse some sun damage. I feel very comfortable with Dave and I feel like he is really trying to help me achieve my anti-aging goals. He took the time to answer all of my questions and address all of my concerns. When I have visited other doctors, I feel like they suggest a new laser procedure, because that is the laser that their office has invested in, not because it is what is the best fit for my skin type. With Dave, I feel like he really gives me good advice and I feel like I can trust him 100%. I will continue to see Dr. Dave Dorfman and I know that he will be able to help me achieve a natural look as I age. read more

I had a procedure under local anesthetics performed by Dr Dorfman! I had barely any pain after the surgery. He is highly qualified and knows exactly what he is doing. I would definitely recommend him anytime. read more

Dr. Dorfman is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! I recently had a breast augmentation in March and I love my results. Dr. Dorfman was very patient and answered all of my questions, he made me feel very comfortable about my procedure. I would highly recommend Dr. Dorfman, he is an excellent plastic surgeon. read more

I highly recommend Dr. Dorfman and his staff - I had surgery in may 20th 2016 - I'm very please with the result - From beginning to the end the experience is top of the line read more

I saw Dr. Dorfman after splitting my chin in an accident. He was able to squeeze me into his busy schedule, and he did an excellent job stitching me up. He took his time to make sure scarring would be at a minimum. Dr. Dorfman also kept me informed as he worked, had a great bedside manner, and I really appreciated that he introduced me to his team. I would definitely go back for any plastic surgery needs. read more

I am so happy I decided to go to Dr. Dorfman for all of my cosmetic treatments. I couldn't be more pleased with the results from my facial and laser treatments. And I can honestly say that after having been to other medispas for treatments in the past, Dr. Dorfman and his staff are the absolute best out there! They made me feel so comfortable and were so patient with answering all of my questions when I was nervous or unsure. I instantly felt like they genuinely cared about me and wanted me to really love my results. Also, their office is beautifully decorated and the aesthetic is gorgeous. Its always such a pleasant experience; I fully trust his team and their skill level for the different procedures that they offer. I now go to Dr. Dorfman for everything :) read more

Let me start by saying that Dr. Dorfman is the MOST amazing plastic surgeon that I have ever met. I have wanted to have a breast augmentation for the last 10 years. Finally, a few months ago I made the decision to go ahead and proceed with the procedure after meeting with Dr. Dorfman. The amount of trust that I had in him after our consult was unbelievable. In addition, his before and after photos are amazing. First, my breast had a bit of asymmetry and a more tubular shape and this really bothered me. Dr. Dorfman knew exactly how to correct my breast and give me a nice round shape. He decided that it would be best to place the implants on top of the breast and give me a large enough implant in order to deliver a full correction. I am very active and I wanted to make sure that my breast would not end up being too large, but Dr. Dorfman literally knew exactly the size that I wanted. I went from a 34 B to a 34 D and I absolutely love my breast. I ask myself, "How did I ever live my life without them?!" I feel more confident in my clothes, bikinis, and going without a bra about 95% of the time. Dr. Dorfman really changed my life and I am so happy that I waited to have him perform my breast augmentation. I would highly recommend him to everyone! He is the best! Trust me! read more

I came in today for another round of cellulite dimple removals. Dr Dorfman releases the cellulite manually, without the added costs of a system like cellfina, keeping the bill reasonable. I've researched this extensively and while most Dr's do not know how to release cellulite manually the ones who do charge $500 a dimple. That can get pricey as an almost 40 year old woman with a reasonable amount at my age. Dr Dorfman's prices are done by general area. For example, I had a noticeable dimple on the back of my legs below where my shorts would cover. He removed that dimple and 4 other smaller developing dimples in the same general area for $500. I did this on both legs and ended up paying $1000 for 2 prominent dimples and 6 outlying smaller developing dimples. I'm so happy with the results from our last session and can't wait so do more today. I'm thrilled to have found a double board certified plastic surgeon who is as patient as kind as Dr Dorfman is! read more

AMAZING RESULTS!! After contemplating a breast augmentation for over 15 years I finally decided to graduate myself out of my A cup bras. Dr. Dorfman and his entire staff made me feel so welcome, cared about my questions and concerns, took time to thoroughly explain the breast augmentation options. I instantly felt comfortable and following my appointment was excited and knowledgeable about my decision. My results are even more exciting to share!! My breasts are PERFECT - they are the perfect size for my frame, extremely natural looking and soft! Thank you Dr. Dorfman for the amazing results and the care you and your staff provided. read more

Dr. Dorfman is an absolutely amazing plastic surgeon. He takes his time to make sure you understand exactly what is involved and are knowledgeable about every procedure . He has a beautiful office with a very helpful and friendly office staff, which makes the entire experience so wonderful. I have been extremely happy with all his suggestions and my results have been exactly what I had envisioned. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a doctor who really cares about the outcome of a procedure and making sure his patient is 100% happy with the results! read more