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Brian Hwang, MD, FACS.

Dr. Brian Hwang is a board-certified plastic surgeon, Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He specializes in aesthetic surgical treatments of the buttocks, body, and breasts in West Hills, CA. He takes on a patient-centered approach, working one-on-one with you to understand your desires, expectations, and overall lifestyle so he can create a personalized treatment plan that will help you achieve your goals. Dr. Hwang exudes a calm demeanor and believes clear communication is key to fostering strong relationships with his patients. With a keen eye for detail, he aspires to deliver beautiful, long-lasting outcomes for his patients so they can walk away living more fulfilling lives.

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Dr. Hwang matriculated through Lehigh University on a music scholarship, which sparked his initial interest of melding art and science. He obtained his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Afterward, he completed a seven-year residency in general surgery at New York-Presbyterian, which included dedicated research in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Southern California. Following that, he went on to complete another residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Duke University Medical Center, which is ranked as one of the top ten medical centers in the U.S. There, he earned the honor of chief resident and decided to further his surgical skills through a fellowship in aesthetic surgery in Beverly Hills.

  • BEVERLY HILLS PHYSICIANS, 2018-2019 - Beverly Hills, CA; Fellow, Aesthetic Surgery
  • DUKE UNIVERSITY, 2017-2018 - Durham, NC; Chief Resident, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • DUKE UNIVERSITY, 2015-2017 - Durham, NC; Resident, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN/QUEENS, affiliate of Weill College of Cornell University, 2014-2015 - Flushing, NY; Chief Resident, General Surgery
  • NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN/QUEENS, affiliate of Weill College of Cornell University, 2012-2014 - Flushing, NY; Resident, General Surgery
  • KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE of USC, 2010-2012 - Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery/Department of Dermatology; Los Angeles, CA; Fellow, Post-Doctorate Microsurgical Research
  • NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN/QUEENS, affiliate of Weill College of Cornell University, 2008-2010 - Flushing, NY; Intern and Resident, General Surgery
  • THE CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, 2004-2008 - North Chicago, IL; M.D.
  • THE CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, 2003-2004 - North Chicago, IL; M.S./Applied Physiology
  • LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, College of Business and Economics, 2002-2003 - Bethlehem, PA; Presidential Scholar
  • LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, College of Arts and Sciences, 1999-2002 - Bethlehem, PA; B.S./Biochemistry & Minor/Music; Graduated High Honors

  • Shammas RL, Hwang BH, Levin LS, Richard MJ, Ruch DS, Mithani SK. “Outcomes of Sympathectomy and Vascular Bypass for Digital Ischemia in Connective Tissue Disorders.” J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2017 Oct;42(8):823-826. doi: 10.1177/1753193417718784. Epub 2017 Jul 14.
  • Hwang BH. “ASERF Resident Travel Scholarships-2017 Recipients.” Aesthetic Society News. 2017 Summer;21(3):23.
  • Wong AK, Davis GB, Nguyen TJ, Hui KJWS, Hwang BH, Chan LS, Zhou Z, Schooler WG, Chandrasekhar BS, Urata MM. “Assessment of Three Dimensional High-Definition Visualization Technology to Perform Microvascular Anastamoses.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2014 Jul;67(7):967-72. doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2014.04.001. Epub 2014 Apr 18.
  • Wong AK, Nguyen TJ, Peric M, Shahabi A, Vidar EN, Hwang BH, Leilabadi SN, Chan LS, Urata MM. “Analysis of Risk Factors Associated with Microvascular Free Flap Failure Using a Multi Institutional Database.” Microsurgery. 2014 Jan 16. doi: 10.1002/micr.22223. Epub ahead of print.
  • Nguyen GK, Hwang BH, Zhang Y, Monahan JFW, Davis GB, Lee YS, Ragina NP, Wang C, Zhou ZY, Hong YK, Spivak RM, Wong AK. “Novel Biomarkers of Arterial and Venous Ischemia in Microvascular Flaps.” PLoS ONE. 2013 Aug 14; 8(8): e71628. doi: 10.1371/ journal.pone.0071628. eCollection 2013.
  • Tran B, Nguyen TJ, Hwang BH, Vidar EN, Davis GB, Chan LS, Woo K, Wong AK. “Risk Factors Associated With Venous Thromboembolism in 49,028 Mastectomy Patients.” Breast. 2013 Aug;22(4):444-8. doi: 10.1016/j.breast.2013.04.018. Epub 2013 May 18.
  • Wang XY, Ghasri P, Amir M, Hwang BH, Hou YP, Khilili M, Lin A, Keene D, Uitto J, Woodley DT, Chen M. “Topical Application of Recombinant Type VII Incorporates Into the Dermal-Epidermal Junction and Promotes Wound Closure.” Mol Ther. 2013 Jul:21(7):1335-44. doi: 10.1038/ mt.2013.87. Epub 2013 May 14.
  • Woodley DT, Wang XY, Amir M, Hwang BH, Remington J, Hou YP, Uitto J, Keene D, Chen M. “Intravenously Injected Recombinant Human Type VII Collagen Homes to Skin Wounds and Restores Skin Integrity in Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa.” J Invest Dermatol. 2013 Jul;133(7):1910-3. doi: 10.1038/jid.2013.10. Epub 2013 Jan 15.
  • Monahan JFW, Hwang BH, Kennedy JM, Chen W, Nguyen GK, Schooler WG, Wong AK. “Determination of a Perfusion Threshold in Experimental Perforator Flap Surgery Using Indocyanine Green Angiography.” Ann Plast Surg. 2013 April 18. Epub ahead of print.
  • Ho G, Nguyen TJ, Shahabi A, Hwang BH, Chan LS, Wong AK. “A Systematic Review and Meta analysis of Complications Associated with Acellular Dermal Matrix-Assisted Breast Reconstruction.” Ann Plast Surg. 2012 Apr;68(4):346-56.

  • Hwang BH, Marcus JR. “Rhinoplasty Session II: Component Dorsal Hump Reduction.” Duke University Div. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Durham, NC. May 31, 2017. Oral Presentation.
  • Marcus JR, Hwang BH, Marshall AP, Carlson A. “Rhinoplasty Session I: Cadaver Anatomy Dissection.” Duke University Div. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Durham, NC. May 3, 2017. Video Presentation.
  • Hwang BH. “Otoplasty for Prominauris.” Duke University Div. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Durham, NC. May 4, 2016. Oral Presentation.
  • Marcus JR, Hwang BH. “Secondary Rhinoplasty – Management of Nasal Obstruction in Secondary Procedures.” American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Boston, MA. October 6-10, 2015. Invited Panelist.
  • Bellorin-Marin O, ShuchleibCung A, Hwang BH, Castro A. “Gastrojejunal Anastomosis Perforation After Gastric Bypass in a Patient with Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer, a Case Report.” New York Presbyterian-Queens Lang Resident and Fellow Research Day. Flushing, NY. May 20, 2015. Poster Presentation.
  • ShuchleibCung A, Bellorin-Marin O, Hwang BH, Du L. “Gastric Outlet Obstruction and Small Bowel Obstruction Secondary to…a Migrating Tumor??” New York Presbyterian-Queens Lang Resident and Fellow Research Day. Flushing, NY. May 20, 2015. Poster Presentation.
  • Wang XY, Amir M, Hwang BH, Keene D, Hou YP, Bauskar A, Woodley DT, Chen M. “Intravenously Injected Recombinant Human Type VII Collagen Restores Collagen Function in Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa.” University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center Annual Postdoctoral and Graduate Student Poster Session and Grand Rounds Winner. Los Angeles, CA. May 22, 2012. Poster Presentation.
  • Wang XY, Amir M, Hwang BH, Keene D, Hou YP, Bauskar A, Woodley DT, Chen M. “Intravenously Injected Recombinant Human Type VII Collagen Restores Collagen Function in Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa.” Society for Investigative Dermatology. Raleigh, NC. May 9-12, 2012. Oral and Poster Presentation.
  • Wang XY, Hwang BH, Wong AK, Woodley DT, Chen M. “Topical Application of Type VII Collagen for Wound Healing and Treatment of DEB.” American College of Surgeons 97th Annual Clinical Congress. San Francisco, CA. October 23-27, 2011. Oral Presentation at the Plastic Surgery Session.
  • Nguyen GK, Hwang BH, Monahan J, Davis GB, Lee YS, Zhang Y, Wang C, Zhou Z, Wong AK. “Early Molecular Markers of Venous Ischemia in Composite Microvascular Flaps.” American College of Surgeons 97th Annual Clinical Congress. San Francisco, CA. October 23-27, 2011. Oral Presentation at the Plastic Surgery Session.
  • Monahan JFW, Chen W, Hwang BH, Nguyen GK, Davis GB, Lee YS, Zhou Z, Wong AK. “Intraoperative Predictive Capability of Near-Infrared Fluorescence Angiography in Perforator Flap Survival.” American College of Surgeons 97th Annual Clinical Congress. San Francisco, CA. October 23-27, 2011. Oral Presentation at the Plastic Surgery Session.
  • Ho G, Nguyen TJ, Hwang BH, Shahabi A, Chan LS, Wong AK. “A Systematic Review and Meta analysis of Complications Associated with ADM-assisted Breast Reconstruction.” California Society of Plastic Surgeons 61st Annual Meeting. Monterey, CA. May 27 – May 31, 2011. Oral Presentation.
  • Ho G, Nguyen TJ, Hwang BH, Shahabi A, Chan LS, Wong AK. “A Systematic Review and Meta analysis of Complications Associated with ADM-assisted Breast Reconstruction.” Plastic Surgery Research Council 56th Annual Meeting. Louisville, KY. April 27 – May 1, 2011. Oral Presentation.
  • Ho G, Nguyen TJ, Hwang BH, Shahabi A, Chan LS, Wong AK. “A Systematic Review and Meta analysis of Complications Associated with ADM-assisted Breast Reconstruction.” American Association of Plastic Surgeons 90th Annual Meeting. Boca Raton, FL. April 9-12, 2011. Poster Presentation.
  • Nguyen GK, Hwang BH, Monahan J, Davis GB, Lee YS, Zhang Y, Wang C, Zhou Z, Wong AK. “Early Molecular Markers of Venous Ischemia in Composite Microvascular Flaps.” University of Southern California MedSTARS Research Scholarship finalist. Los Angeles, CA. April 8, 2011. Oral Presentation at General Surgery Grand Rounds.
  • Monahan JFW, Chen W, Hwang BH, Nguyen GK, Davis GB, Lee YS, Zhou Z, Wong AK. “Intraoperative Predictive Capability of Near-Infrared Fluorescence Angiography in Perforator Flap Survival.” University of Southern California Med STARS Research Scholarship finalist and winner. Los Angeles, CA. April 8, 2011. Oral Presentation at General Surgery Grand Rounds.
  • Nguyen GK, Hwang BH, Monahan J, Davis GB, Lee YS, Zhang Y, Wang C, Zhou Z, Wong AK. “Early Molecular Markers of Venous Ischemia in Composite Microvascular Flaps.” University of Southern California Graduate and Professional Student Senate Poster Symposium. Los Angeles, CA. April 6, 2011. Poster Presentation.
  • Ho G, Nguyen TJ, Shahabi A, Hwang BH, Chan LS, Wong AK. “A Systematic Review and Meta analysis of Complications Associated with ADM-assisted Breast Reconstruction.” Southern California Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting. Santa Barbara, CA. January 21-23, 2011. Oral Presentation at the Plastic Surgery Session.

Dr. Hwang is the recipient of numerous prestigious honors and awards, including the following:

  • 2024: Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • 2023: Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • 2016: The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation Annual Meeting Scholarship
  • 2007: The National Scholars Honor Society
  • 2005 – 2006: Pathology Honors Program – Top 15% of pathology class
  • 2003: Phi Beta Kappa, Lehigh University
  • 2003: Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
  • 2002 – 2003: Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Award
  • 2002: Contribution to Student Life Award
  • 2002: Williams Prize – 2nd place in general category for writing
  • 2002: Elizabeth Major Nevius Award
  • 1999 – 2002: Dean's Scholar
  • 1999 – 2002: Dexter F. and Dorothy Baker Gifted Arts Scholar
  • 1999 – 2002: Roy Eckardt College Scholar
  • 1999: 1st Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, USA Martial Arts, San Jose, CA

Outside of work, Dr. Hwang enjoys spending time with his wife, Dr. Marlene Kalouyan, a gynecologist, and their daughter. His other interests include calisthenics, fashion, travel, and food.

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If you’re thinking about doing cosmetic surgery then Dr.Hwang is the person to go to. He is very personable and very informative. I had been wanting my procedure for years but the fear of the unknown as a first time plastic surgery patient kept me from even going to a consultation. After doing my research, (reading reviews and comparing before/after photos), Dr.Hwang’s work aligned most with what I wanted to achieve which was a natural bum but noticeable enough to catch an eye or 2. Pre-surgery all my questions and worries were addressed and answered, day of surgery went very smooth and was so comfortable thanks to doctor and the amazing surgery team he works with, and the post op care I received from Dr.Hwang was better than I could of ever asked for. If you’re looking for a surgeon to trust with your body and care then Dr.Hwang is someone who should be on your list of consultations. You won’t regret it.

N.D. Yelp

I had the privilege of having Dr. Hwang as my plastic surgeon, and I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the incredible transformation I experienced under their care. From the initial consultation to the final follow-up appointment, every aspect of my journey was exceptional.Dr. Hwang is an outstanding professional who possesses a rare combination of skill, expertise, and genuine compassion. Their wealth of knowledge and attention to detail instilled confidence in me from the very beginning. They took the time to understand my concerns, desires, and goals, ensuring that I felt heard and understood throughout the entire process.The surgical procedure itself was flawless, thanks to Dr. Hwang’s exceptional surgical skills. They meticulously planned and executed every step, leaving no room for error. The results exceeded my expectations, and I can confidently say that Dr. Hwang has changed my life for the better.In addition to their technical prowess, Dr. Hwang and their team created a warm and welcoming environment in their clinic. The staff members were professional, friendly, and always available to address any questions or concerns I had. They made me feel comfortable and supported, providing exceptional care at every stage of my journey.What truly sets Dr. Hwang apart is their unwavering commitment to patient satisfaction. They demonstrated genuine empathy and understanding, ensuring that I felt supported emotionally as well as physically. Dr. Hwang provided comprehensive post-operative care, guiding me through the recovery process and offering valuable advice and resources for optimal healing.I am thrilled with the results of my procedure, and I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Hwang to anyone considering plastic surgery. Their exceptional skills, compassionate approach, and dedication to patient well-being make them a true standout in their field.Thank you, Dr. Hwang, for your expertise and for making a positive impact on my life. Your commitment to excellence and genuine care have forever earned my gratitude.

S.K. Yelp

If you’re thinking about doing cosmetic surgery then Dr.Hwang is the person to go to. He is very personable and very informative. I had been wanting my procedure for years but the fear of the unknown as a first time plastic surgery patient kept me from even going to a consultation. After doing my research, (reading reviews and comparing before/after photos), Dr.Hwang’s work aligned most with what I wanted to achieve which was a natural bum but noticeable enough to catch an eye or 2. Pre-surgery all my questions and worries were addressed and answered, day of surgery went very smooth and was so comfortable thanks to doctor and the amazing surgery team he works with, and the post op care I received from Dr.Hwang was better than I could of ever asked for. If you’re looking for a surgeon to trust with your body and care then Dr.Hwang is someone who should be on your list of consultations. You won’t regret it.

D.N. Google

Cannot express enough how grateful I am for the transformation - I had the privilege of having Dr. Hwang as my plastic surgeon, and I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the incredible transformation I experienced under their care. From the initial consultation to the final follow-up appointment, every aspect of my journey was exceptional.Dr. Hwang is an outstanding professional who possesses a rare combination of skill, expertise, and genuine compassion. Their wealth of knowledge and attention to detail instilled confidence in me from the very beginning. They took the time to understand my concerns, desires, and goals, ensuring that I felt heard and understood throughout the entire process.The surgical procedure itself was flawless, thanks to Dr. Hwang's exceptional surgical skills. They meticulously planned and executed every step, leaving no room for error. The results exceeded my expectations, and I can confidently say that Dr. Hwang has changed my life for the better.In addition to their technical prowess, Dr. Hwang and their team created a warm and welcoming environment in their clinic. The staff members were professional, friendly, and always available to address any questions or concerns I had. They made me feel comfortable and supported, providing exceptional care at every stage of my journey.What truly sets Dr. Hwang apart is their unwavering commitment to patient satisfaction. They demonstrated genuine empathy and understanding, ensuring that I felt supported emotionally as well as physically. Dr. Hwang provided comprehensive post-operative care, guiding me through the recovery process and offering valuable advice and resources for optimal healing.I am thrilled with the results of my procedure, and I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Hwang to anyone considering plastic surgery. Their exceptional skills, compassionate approach, and dedication to patient well-being make them a true standout in their field.Thank you, Dr. Hwang, for your expertise and for making a positive impact on my life. Your commitment to excellence and genuine care have forever earned my gratitude.

K. RealSelf

Highly recommend Dr. Hwang - better care than I could have asked for - If you’re thinking about doing cosmetic surgery then Dr.Hwang is the person to go to. He is very personable and very informative. I had been wanting my procedure for years but the fear of the unknown as a first time plastic surgery patient kept me from even going to a consultation. After doing my research, (reading reviews and comparing before/after photos), Dr.Hwang’s work aligned most with what I wanted to achieve which was a natural bum but noticeable enough to catch an eye or 2. Pre-surgery all my questions and worries were addressed and answered, day of surgery went very smooth and was so comfortable thanks to doctor and the amazing surgery team he works with, and the post op care I received from Dr.Hwang was better than I could of ever asked for. If you’re looking for a surgeon to trust with your body and care then Dr.Hwang is someone who should be on your list of consultations. You won’t regret it.

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