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Howard Gross, MD

4.6 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Tummy tuck surgeon in Santa Barbara, California

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  • Board-certified plastic surgeon certified in plastic surgery — the recognized standard for a tummy tuck. Verify with the ABPS →
  • Financing payment plans / medical financing (e.g. CareCredit) offered — ask what monthly options they accept
  • Free consultation offers a complimentary consultation — a no-pressure way to ask about candidacy, technique, and cost before you commit
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  • Phone +1 805-898-2600
  • Website surgicalartsonstate.com — book a consultation and see their before/after galleries

Hours

Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 9 am–5 pm
Friday 9 am–3 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 pm
Sunday Closed

Office hours differ from surgery days — call ahead to schedule a consultation.

Procedures they offer

Tummy-tuck procedures Howard Gross, MD is associated with, drawn from the practice's own info and patients' reviews — not a clinical recommendation. Your surgeon will advise which, if any, fits you.

▫️ Mini Tummy Tuck 2 mentions

“I'm just 2 days post opp from a mini tummy tuck with lipo and I feel very good indeed.”

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🔄 360 Tummy Tuck

“Dr Gross changed the way I feel about myself with a body lift around my stomach, lipo, and breast lift.”

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Tummy Tuck With Lipo 2 mentions

“I'm just 2 days post opp from a mini tummy tuck with lipo and I feel very good indeed.”

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About this practice

Features patients and the practice mention for Howard Gross, MD — a quick read on what to expect before your consultation.

These features are compiled from reviews and the practice's own info — they describe what patients report, not a formal guarantee. Confirm anything that matters to you (accreditation, financing terms, who performs the surgery) with the practice, and always verify board certification with the ABPS.

What patients say again and again

Patient-reported opinions from public reviews, not endorsements or medical claims — the themes that recur across 31 Google reviews.

💗 attentive bedside manner 4 mentions

“Dr Gross years of experience carry thru to his confidence and matter of fact demeanor, in turn made me feel comfortable throughout the process.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled & experienced surgeon 5 mentions

“Gross is truly an artist who clearly communicated his vision for improving my appearance while always making me feel good about myself and my decision to have surgery.”

caring, professional staff 6 mentions

“Amazing staff that have worked together for more than 20 years including the anesthesiologist who gives high personal service and care.”

confidence-changing 8 mentions

“Dr Gross years of experience carry thru to his confidence and matter of fact demeanor, in turn made me feel comfortable throughout the process.”

From the reviews

I love my body and I adore my face! I consider Dr. Howard Gross a partner in the betterment of my self-image. Self esteem has never been an issue for me, child-bearing and aging don’t know that. I first went to Dr. Gross over twenty years ago when child-bearing and nursing exposed a lack of elasticity in my skin.

★★★★★ — Gail, Mar 2019

It is almost one year latter and I am so so happy with the final results which are even better then I ever expected. Howard Gross truly has magic hands. I very highly recommend him. Really really good and what he does and has the best staff. What a wonderful wonderful man!! A true artist!

★★★★★ — Ren, Oct 2019

Dr. Gross and his team are amazing. Dr.Gross is magical he gave me the body I've always wanted. He really changed my life and my confidence. I have never felt and looked so amazing in my entire life. He really took care of me and I'm so grateful for him. Thank you Dr. Gross

★★★★★ — Lisa, Nov 2023

My experience with Dr. Gross and his staff was more then I expected. Jennifer his office manager was kind and through, first getting insurance coverage pre authorization and going over all cost and payment options before scheduling my surgery appointment. Dr.

★★★★★ — P, Aug 2015

Excerpts from public Google reviews — patient opinions, not endorsements or clinical claims. Read all 31 reviews →

Researching a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is major surgery with real risks and a recovery that usually runs several weeks — this page is a starting point for finding a surgeon, not medical advice. The most useful next step is a consultation, where a surgeon reviews your health history, examines you, talks through your options, and gives a personal quote. Bring questions and don't rush the decision.

Questions worth asking: Are you board-certified in plastic surgery (and can I verify it)? Where would you operate, and is the facility accredited? Can I see before-and-after photos of your own patients? What are the risks and the realistic recovery timeline for me? What's your revision policy if something needs adjusting? Whatever a listing says, always verify certification directly with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) at abplasticsurgery.org, and discuss your candidacy, risks, and recovery with the surgeon.

Where to find Howard Gross, MD

1722 State St Ste 201, Santa Barbara, CA93101

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