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Dr. Nance Yuan, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Glendale, California

Dr. Nance Yuan, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Glendale, California
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1689017667· License: A137172 (CA) verify
Industry payments (2024): $288 across 4 payments (what this means)
5(7 ratings)

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In Dr. Nance Yuan's own words

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

Approach

  • We love seeing the confidence and joy in our patients when they feel like the very best versions of themselves
  • I am always grateful for opportunities to bring new ideas and perspectives into my practice
  • Personally I don't usually choose them as the main treatment option for my patients

Specialization

  • The practice performs breast reduction surgery.
  • Dr. Nance Yuan offers a full spectrum of gender-affirming surgeries.
  • Specializes in Aesthetic surgery
  • Specializes in Reconstructive surgery

Technique

  • Dr. Nance Yuan's practice performs facelifts by surgically tightening multiple layers of the face, including the deeper connective tissue layer, repositioning and excising extra skin, and lifting the skin layer.
  • Dr. Nance Yuan's practice uses biostimulators like Radiesse or Sculptra, energy-based devices or lasers, and medical-grade skincare to stimulate collagen, improve skin, and create a firmer, more lifted look.

Training & credentials

  • Dr. Nance Yuan has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for the third consecutive year.

Consultation

  • The practice offers consultations to learn more about Emsculpt Neo.

Results

  • So that produces much more definitive, much longer-lasting results, and that's the most definitive thing that we do to lift the face

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About

Dr. Nance Yuan is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Glendale, California. She specializes in aesthetic, reconstructive, and gender-affirming surgery, offering a full spectrum of procedures including breast reduction and blepharoplasty. Dr. Yuan trained at Johns Hopkins, UCLA, and Cedars-Sinai, and is a fellowship-trained gender-affirming surgeon. She has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for three consecutive years. Dr. Yuan emphasizes that precision is essential for every detail in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. She believes the most rewarding aspect of plastic surgery is changing how patients feel about themselves, beyond just transforming appearance, and values seeing patients gain confidence and joy. Dr. Yuan continuously seeks opportunities to learn from peers, observing complex breast reconstruction and revision cases to integrate new ideas and provide the best possible care. She offers non-surgical options like Emsculpt Neo, an FDA-approved treatment for building muscle and eliminating fat, but notes that PDO thread lifts have minimal effects and are not her usual main treatment option. Her inclusive practice welcomes patients of all backgrounds and identities.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Nance Yuan

Sourced directly from Dr. Nance Yuan's social posts and replies.

What is Emsculpt Neo and what are its benefits?
Emsculpt Neo is an FDA-approved, non-invasive, non-surgical treatment that combines high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology with radiofrequency to build muscle and eliminate stubborn fat. It is effective for aesthetic sculpting and functional muscle strengthening/recovery, offering an easy and comfortable experience with zero downtime. Muscle-building effects continue after the last session.
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What is Dr. Yuan's approach to PDO thread lifts?
Dr. Yuan advises patients considering PDO thread lifts to understand their limitations and risks, noting that they have minimal effects and potential downsides. She typically does not choose them as a main treatment option, preferring other surgical or non-surgical techniques to achieve desired results, and only considers them for very select patients.
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What is Blepharoplasty and how is it performed by Dr. Yuan?
Blepharoplasty involves the removal of excess skin from the upper eyelids, resulting in rejuvenated and refreshed eyes. Dr. Yuan can perform this procedure in the office under local anesthesia only.
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From Dr. Nance Yuan's Instagram

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Patient Experience

Dr. Nance Yuan Review Summary

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Dr. Nance Yuan, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Glendale, California

Main Office

435 Arden Ave., Ste. 530, Glendale, California

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

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 (2024)

$288

Payments

4

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Nance Yuan received $288 across 4 payments in 2024. 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 La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company.

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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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

435 Arden Ave., Ste. 530

Glendale, California

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Office Information

Where does Dr. Nance Yuan practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

435 Arden Ave., Ste. 530, Glendale, California

(1 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

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Education & Experience

Education

Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Nance Yuan online?
The provided information doesn't confirm online booking availability. Contact the office at 626-888-1202 (ext 1 for new patient consultations) for appointment scheduling.
Does Dr. Nance Yuan offer telehealth?
Telehealth availability isn't mentioned in the provided information. Contact the office directly to inquire about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Nance Yuan?
Patients report seeing noticeable results quickly, such as within 5-10 minutes after injections.
What areas of care does Dr. Nance Yuan cater to?
Dr. Yuan's areas of care include cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and gender-affirming surgery. She offers a full range of procedures within these specialties. Dr. Yuan emphasizes precision in every detail for both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. She is also dedicated to continuous professional development, actively seeking opportunities to learn from peers and integrate new ideas, such as observing complex breast reconstruction and revision cases, to consistently provide the best possible care to her patients.