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Christine Petti, MD, Plastic Surgery, Torrance, CA

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Plastic Surgery • Torrance, CA

Christine Petti, MD, FACS Aesthetic and Laser Surgery Spa Bella Medical Spa

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Summary

  • Dr. Christine Petti is a board-certified plastic surgeon that has had a private practice in the South Bay and Los Angeles area since 1988. She specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery, aesthetic laser surgery and the most contemporary nonsurgical cosmetic rejuvenation procedures.

    Dr. Petti is a member of the medical staff of both Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital. She is an expert reviewer for The Medical Board of California. Dr. Petti is a member of the Advisory Board for The Wellness Cancer Community of The South Bay.

    Dr. Petti is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. She is an active member of The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ASPS).

    Dr. Petti has achieved the honor of being named by Newsweek Magazine among America's BEST Plastic Surgeons 2022 and the BEST Cosmetic Surgeon in the South Bay by the Daily Breeze of Los Angeles for over nine consecutive years.

    Dr. Petti has been a guest speaker on the CBS television series, "The Doctors" for 4 consecutive years and US News and World Report have selected her as one of the Top Doctors in the country. She has been on NBC "Inside Edition".

    Dr. Petti is one of six clinical investigators in the FDA study of Cellulaze™, the revolutionary minimally invasive laser treatment of cellulite, and she currently trains plastic surgeons around the world in the laser-assisted cellulite treatment, as well as laser-assisted lipoplasty, Smartlipo. She has published papers on light based (laser) nonsurgical fat reduction using WarmSculpting™ with SculptSure™.
    She is a Consultant in the aesthetic industry for Cynosure Lasers, Cartessa Aesthetics, Aesthetics Biomedical and Lumisque Skin Care.

    For more information about her practice, visit http://www.dr-petti.com and follow Dr. Petti on Social Media @drchristinepetti and www.Facebook.com/christinepettimd. Email: info@dr-petti.com Phone: 310-539-5888.

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoChief Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1986 - 1988
  • Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital
    Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalChief Residency, Surgery, 1985 - 1986
  • Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital
    Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1982 - 1986
  • Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital
    Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalInternship, Surgery, 1981 - 1982
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1981, MD
  • MCP-Hahnemann College of Medicine
    MCP-Hahnemann College of MedicineClass of 1981
  • Georgetown University Hospital
    Georgetown University HospitalFellowship, Department of Pharmacology, 1976 - 1978
  • Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame
    Saint Mary’s College of Notre DameB.S, Biology, Summa cum laude, 1972 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1986 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1982 - 1990
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1986 - 1990
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Cosmetic Surgeon Los Angeles Daily Breeze, 2004-2008, 2014-2021
  • Best Cosmetic Surgeon - Best of the Beach Easy Reader, South Bay of Los Angeles, 2014-2017, 2019-2020
  • Top Doctors: Southern California Castle Connolly, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Reverse Radial Forearm Fascio-Skin Graft Flap.  
    Cherup LL, Gottlieb LG, Zachery LL, Petti CA, Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vol. 85
  • Assessment of Acute Microcirculatory Changes by Computed Doppler Sonography.  
    Petti CA, Koudsi B, Halpern DE, Backus A, Nichter LS, The Journal of Hand Surgery, Vol. 19A
  • Assessment of Acute Microcirculatory Changes by Computed Doppler Sonography.  
    Petti CA, American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Vancouver, B.C.
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Multi Center Evaluation for the Treatment of Cellulite Using a New Minimally Invasive Laser Approach.
    Barry DiBernardo, M.D., Gordon Sasaki, M.D., Bruce Katz, M.D., Joseph P. Hunstad, M.D., Christine Petti, M.D., A. Jay Burns, M.D., American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Vancouver, Canada

Lectures

  • Give Your Social Media A Facelift 
    The Aesthetic Academy, Newport Beach, CA - 10/31/2015
  • Energy Based Tightening of the Neck 
    The Aesthetic Show, Las Vegas, NV - 7/10/2015
  • Lifting Your Practice with Precision TX 
    The Aesthetic Show, Las Vegas, NV - 7/11/2014
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Other

  • Banish Cellulite, Lose Weight & Look 10 Years Younger. 
    Petti, CA, The Doctors. TV Program
  • Solve Your Biggest Double Dilemmas. 
    Petti, CA, The Doctor. TV Program
  • Biggest Makeover Show Ever. 
    Petti, CA, The Doctors. TV Program
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Press Mentions

  • Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon Voted "Best of the Beach" in 2017 Easy Reader News Poll
    Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon Voted "Best of the Beach" in 2017 Easy Reader News PollJune 15th, 2017
  • Cosmetic Surgeon: Dr. Christine Petti
    Cosmetic Surgeon: Dr. Christine PettiMarch 9th, 2017
  • Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon Discusses Causes and Results of Botched Cosmetic Procedures
    Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon Discusses Causes and Results of Botched Cosmetic ProceduresAugust 2nd, 2016
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External Links

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