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Dr. Dan Mills, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Laguna Beach, California

Dr. Dan Mills, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Laguna Beach, California
NPI: 1568550242· License: G56260 (CA) verify
Industry payments (2025): $3,514 across 35 payments (what this means)
4.72(60 ratings)

Consultation $150

In Dr. Dan Mills's own words

How Dr. Dan Mills describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • My greatest pleasure is to help my patients enjoy their life to the fullest
  • Dr. Dan Mills' approach emphasizes tightening the muscle sufficiently without overdoing the skin to avoid an "overdone" appearance.

Specialization

  • We specialize in GLP support with skin and hair rejuvenation

Technique

  • Dr. Dan Mills uses techniques such as SMAS plication, jowl suspension, neck defining point, and SMASectomy with muscle tightening.

Training & credentials

  • Dr. Daniel C Mills is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
  • Dr. Daniel C Mills is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Consultation

  • The practice is offering complimentary consultations.
  • Dr Mills takes the time to listen carefully and brings his experience to your consultation and surgery experience

Recovery guidance

  • Our goal is to help you recover as quickly as possible after surgery

Safety

  • Dr. Dan Mills, MD's practice provides clear guidance to patients regarding supplements, advising them to avoid items such as vitamin E, herbs, and melatonin, especially if they do not regularly take many supplements.

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About

Dr. Dan Mills is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Laguna Beach, California. He specializes in cosmetic procedures, including facial rejuvenation, ultrasonic liposuction, and transaxillary breast augmentation. Dr. Mills also treats children and adolescents at CHOC Hospital. He focuses on creating customized surgical plans that combine treatments and techniques to address each patient's unique goals. Dr. Mills takes time to listen carefully during consultations and applies his experience throughout the surgical process. His approach to facelift procedures aims for a refreshed appearance without looking 'overdone.' For patients with breast implants, he emphasizes annual checkups and recommended imaging to detect changes early, protect health, and preserve results. The practice also specializes in GLP support with skin and hair rejuvenation, offering treatments like Nutrafol, Hydrafacial Keravive, Acorn YOU (which uses a patient's own stem cells to regenerate hair and improve skin quality), and HydraScalp. Ulthera is considered the best non-surgical treatment for facial rejuvenation available. Dr. Mills' greatest pleasure is helping patients enjoy their life to the fullest, with a goal to help them recover as quickly as possible. Complimentary consultations are available.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Dan Mills, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Breast Implant Revision

$8,500

Average of 2 patient reports · 2016–2017

About typicalTypical in California: $6,700–$10,750 (median $8,000, 54 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Dan Mills

Sourced directly from Dr. Dan Mills's social posts and replies.

How can I order refills for products?
The practice can send a link to patients for ordering refills from the comfort and convenience of their home.
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Does Dr. Mills practice in multiple locations?
Yes, in addition to Laguna Beach, CA, Dr. Mills sees patients in Salmon, Idaho at 203 S Daisy Street on specific dates.
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Who are the providers at Dr. Mills' practice and what are their specialties?
Yanni and Sally are providers at the practice. Sally is a professional in hair regeneration and also provides Hydrafacial and skin rejuvenation treatments. Kim performs Ulthera treatments.
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What products does Dr. Mills recommend for post-operative healing?
Vitamedica products are recommended to help accelerate the healing process.
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Can breast implants rupture without symptoms, and what monitoring is recommended?
Yes, breast implant rupture can occur silently, with many women experiencing no noticeable symptoms, especially with silicone implants. Therefore, annual checkups and recommended imaging are crucial for patients with breast implants to detect changes early, protect health, and preserve surgical results. Patients should incorporate implant health into their yearly wellness routine.
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How does Acorn YOU work for hair and skin rejuvenation?
Acorn YOU utilizes the patient's own stem cells to regenerate hair and improve skin quality.
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From Dr. Dan Mills's Instagram

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Technologies & brands Dr. Dan Mills mentions

Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. Dan Mills's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.

InjectablesSculptra · 3Botox · 3Daxxify · 3
Skincare techHydraFacial · 2
Skin tighteningUltherapy · 2

Patient Experience

Dr. Dan Mills Review Summary

4.64
Dr. Mills has excellent ratings across various platforms. He averages a 4.64 out of 5 stars, with patients praising his surgical skills, natural-looking results, and positive patient experience.

Ratings from Other Platforms

facebook.com

4.6 out of 5

Based on 18 reviews

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yelp.com

4.6 out of 5

Based on 88 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.9 out of 5

Based on 73 reviews

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Dr. Dan Mills, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Laguna Beach, California

Aesthetic Plastic Surgical

31852 Coast Hwy UNIT 401, Laguna Beach, California

(949) 499-2800

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Consultation fee: $150

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$3,514

Payments

35

Compared to peers

Moderate

Dr. Dan Mills received $3,514 across 35 payments in 2025. That is higher than about 71% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was MOTIVA USA, LLC.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (949) 499-2800

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Location & Contact Information

Aesthetic Plastic Surgical

31852 Coast Hwy UNIT 401

Laguna Beach, California 92651

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Office Information

Phone: (949) 499-2800

Where does Dr. Dan Mills practice?

Doctor's Office

Aesthetic Plastic Surgical (Primary)

31852 Coast Hwy UNIT 401, Laguna Beach, California 92651

(45 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

CHOC Hospital

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Facs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Dan Mills online?
The provided information doesn't confirm online booking, but suggests contacting the office at (949) 499-2800 or via social media to book an appointment. Appointments can be booked by calling or texting (949) 499-2800. This includes reserving space for non-surgical treatments like Botox, Daxxify, Dermal Fillers, or Sculptra.
Does Dr. Dan Mills offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. Mills offers telehealth services.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Dan Mills?
Patients rave about Dr. Mills' breast augmentation results, facial treatments, and overall positive experience. They highlight his skill, minimal pain during procedures, and the natural-looking outcomes he achieves. Reviews mention specific procedures like dermaplaning, breast implant revisions, lip enhancements, and breast lifts with implants.
What areas of care does Dr. Dan Mills cater to?
Dr. Mills specializes in plastic surgery with a focus on cosmetic procedures. His areas of expertise include facial rejuvenation (likely including procedures like facelifts, brow lifts, and eyelid surgery), ultrasonic liposuction, transaxillary breast augmentation (a technique for breast augmentation where the incision is made in the armpit), and breast surgery. He also treats children and adolescents at CHOC Hospital, suggesting experience with pediatric plastic surgery. Dr. Mills aims for a refreshed appearance with facelift procedures, avoiding an 'overdone' look. His surgical planning involves creating customized plans combining the best treatments, techniques, and skill to address each patient's unique goals. He carefully listens to patients and applies his experience during both consultation and surgery. The practice's goal is to help patients recover as quickly as possible after surgery. Additionally, the practice specializes in GLP support with skin and hair rejuvenation. Ulthera is considered the best non-surgical treatment available at the practice for facial rejuvenation.