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Dr. Howard Gross, MD, FACS - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Santa Barbara, California

Dr. Howard Gross, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Specialist
Santa Barbara, California
NPI: 1467458273· License: G61854 (CA) verify
Graduated 1985(~41 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2025): $272 across 3 payments (what this means)
4.54(31 ratings)

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In Dr. Howard Gross's own words

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

Approach

  • Your review serves to help them know what to expect if they decide to have me perform their surgery

Specialization

  • Offers a full range of leading edge plastic surgery procedures.

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About

Dr. Howard Gross, MD, FACS, is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Santa Barbara, California. He specializes in cosmetic surgery, offering procedures such as breast lifts, augmentations (including Mentor Breast Implants), reductions, liposuction, Botox, tummy tucks, eyelid surgery, and lower facelifts. He also has experience in reconstructive and emergency surgery. Dr. Gross aims to achieve desired patient results the first time. He states that the most important outcome, and the greatest compliment, is when patients feel better about themselves and beautiful after surgery. He observes that Botox treatments for men are increasingly common, no longer exclusive to celebrities, and that liposuction has become the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery. Dr. Gross believes cosmetic surgery is ideal for patients who are satisfied and express positive feedback, and he values patient reviews for helping others understand what to expect.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Procedure details

Everything on this page about each procedure Dr. Howard Gross offers: pricing in context, what they've said about it, related videos and photos, and what patients ask.

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. Howard Gross, 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

Mentor Breast Implants

$7,600

1 patient report · 2018

Above typicalTypical in California: $5,700–$7,220 (median $6,500, 15 reports) compare ↗

Breast Lift

$8,000

1 patient report · 2016

About typicalTypical in California: $7,600–$10,000 (median $8,900, 21 reports) compare ↗

Tummy Tuck

$9,000

1 patient report · 2017

About typicalTypical in Santa Barbara: $7,000–$12,000 (median $10,250, 12 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Howard Gross

Sourced directly from Dr. Howard Gross's social posts and replies.

How long after surgery are results typically shown?
For some procedures, 'after' photos displaying results are taken around six months post-procedure.
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Does Dr. Gross consider patient's personal events when planning recovery?
Dr. Gross aims to help patients recover effectively, even assisting them in planning recovery around important life events like weddings.
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From Dr. Howard Gross's Instagram

@surgicalartsonstate →

Recent photos posted by @surgicalartsonstate, Dr. Howard Gross's own Instagram account. Each image opens the original post on Instagram.

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Technologies & brands Dr. Howard Gross mentions

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

InjectablesBotox

Patient Experience

Dr. Howard Gross Review Summary

4.7
Dr. Gross has excellent reviews, averaging 4.7 stars across multiple platforms. Patients praise his surgical skills, compassionate demeanor, and ability to deliver desired results.

Ratings from Other Platforms

yelp.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 35 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.6 out of 5

Based on 27 reviews

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Dr. Howard Gross, MD, FACS - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Santa Barbara, California

Main Office

1722 State St Ste 201, Santa Barbara, California

(805) 898-2600

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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)

$272

Payments

3

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Howard Gross received $272 across 3 payments in 2025. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Mentor Worldwide 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: (805) 898-2600

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

1722 State St Ste 201

Santa Barbara, California 93101

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Office Information

Phone: (805) 898-2600

Where does Dr. Howard Gross practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

1722 State St Ste 201, Santa Barbara, California 93101

(18 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Facs
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Howard Gross online?
The provided information doesn't confirm online booking availability. Contact the office at (805) 898-2600 to schedule an appointment.
Does Dr. Howard Gross offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. Gross offers telehealth services.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Howard Gross?
Patients rave about Dr. Gross's positive and professional demeanor, achieving amazing results with various procedures, including breast augmentations and tummy tucks. They express high satisfaction and highlight his ability to create natural-looking enhancements. Dr. Gross emphasizes that patient reviews are helpful for prospective patients to understand what to expect from his surgical practice.
What areas of care does Dr. Howard Gross cater to?
Dr. Gross specializes in cosmetic surgery, offering procedures such as breast lifts, augmentations, and reductions, liposuction, Botox, and tummy tucks. He also has experience in reconstructive and emergency surgery. Dr. Gross believes the most important outcome and greatest compliment is when patients feel better about themselves and beautiful after surgery. He notes that Botox treatments for men are increasingly common and not just for celebrities. Dr. Gross believes cosmetic surgery is ideal for patients who are satisfied with their results and express positive feedback.