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Dr. Paul Mittermiller, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Santa Monica, California

Dr. Paul Mittermiller, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Santa Monica, California
NPI: 1790123131· License: A131915 (CA) verify
Industry payments (2024): $277 across 7 payments (what this means)
4.84(8 ratings)

In Dr. Paul Mittermiller's own words

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

Approach

  • Our team is here to provide thoughtful, individualized care every step of the way
  • The practice is committed to building a world where every story is seen, heard, and celebrated.

Specialization

  • Specializes in Plastic Surgery
  • Specializes in Craniofacial Surgery
  • Specializes in Gender-Affirming Surgery

Consultation

  • Contact us at Align Surgical (@alignsurgical) to see if you are an appropriate candidate for this procedure
  • The practice's team answers questions for individuals exploring Facial Feminization Surgery.

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About

Dr. Paul Mittermiller is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Santa Monica, California, at Align Surgical Associates. He specializes in plastic surgery, with a focus on craniofacial and gender-affirming facial surgery, including facial reconstruction and feminization. Dr. Mittermiller believes procedures like facial feminization are deeply personal. His practice provides thoughtful, individualized care, committed to building a world where every story is seen, heard, and celebrated. The team helps patients feel confident about their options by answering questions and discussing goals. He performs procedures such as hairline lowering, which helps soften the forehead, refine the hairline, and reduce forehead height, supporting confidence. For feminizing rhinoplasty, he aims to straighten the nose, reduce the dorsal bump, and create smoother contours. Type 3 brow bone reduction reduces brow prominence over the eyes, creating a smoother transition from the forehead to the nose and contributing to an overall more feminine appearance. He also performs orbital contouring to reduce orbital rim projection. As a member of The Rhinoplasty Society, he looks forward to learning, collaborating, and contributing to the field.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Procedure details

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Average Cost of Surgery

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Rhinoplasty

$9,000

About typicalTypical in Santa Monica: $8,300–$18,000 (median $12,000, 37 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Paul Mittermiller

Sourced directly from Dr. Paul Mittermiller's social posts and replies.

What are the benefits and goals of hairline lowering?
Hairline lowering and reshaping play a meaningful role in facial feminization by reducing forehead height, improving hairline contour, softening the forehead, refining the hairline, and making the non-hair-bearing portion of the lateral forehead less visible. This contributes to a more feminine appearance and improved confidence in everyday life.
What is Type 3 brow bone reduction and what does it achieve?
Type 3 brow bone reduction is performed for facial feminization to reduce the prominence of the brow over the eyes. It reduces the projection of the brow ridge and creates a smoother transition from the top of the forehead to the radix of the nose, making the eyes appear more shallow and less deep-set. This procedure transforms a masculine brow (low, prominent ridge) into a feminine brow (smooth contour, higher curvature), contributing to an overall more feminine appearance.
What are the goals and techniques of feminizing rhinoplasty?
Feminizing rhinoplasty addresses concerns such as visible dorsal asymmetries, a visible transition from the upper nose to the middle nose, a deviated nasal dorsum, and a dorsal hump. Surgical goals typically include straightening the nose, reducing the dorsal hump, smoothing the transition from the upper to middle nose, and creating smoother contours of the nose, especially from a three-quarters view.
How soon are results visible after feminizing rhinoplasty and orbital contouring?
Visible results from feminizing rhinoplasty and orbital contouring can be observed as early as 2 months after surgery.
What can I expect regarding scarring from hairline lowering?
In many patients, the scar from hairline lowering fades and becomes only faintly visible.
How do I determine if I am a candidate for facial feminization procedures?
Individuals interested in procedures like brow bone reduction or feminizing rhinoplasty should contact Align Surgical to be evaluated and determine if they are an appropriate candidate for the procedure.

From Dr. Paul Mittermiller's Instagram

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Patient Experience

Dr. Paul Mittermiller Review Summary

4.2
Dr. Mittermiller receives stellar reviews overall! He boasts a perfect 5.0 rating based on 3 reviews on his profile, and also has a 5/5 on Yelp and Google Reviews. While his Facebook rating is a bit lower at 3/5, the majority of reviews point to a positive experience.

Ratings from Other Platforms

m.yelp.com

5 out of 5

Based on 7 reviews

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facebook.com

3 out of 5

Based on 2 reviews

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Google Reviews

5 out of 5

Based on 16 reviews

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Dr. Paul Mittermiller, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Santa Monica, California

Main Office

1317 5th St #300, Santa Monica, California

(310) 751-5886

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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)

$277

Payments

7

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Paul Mittermiller received $277 across 7 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 MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC..

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: (310) 751-5886

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

1317 5th St #300

Santa Monica, California 90401

Office Information

Phone: (310) 751-5886

Where does Dr. Paul Mittermiller practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

1317 5th St #300, Santa Monica, California 90401

(3 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Yale
Ucsf
Stanford
Nyu

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Paul Mittermiller online?
The provided information doesn't specify whether online appointment booking is available. It's best to contact the office directly at (310) 751-5886 or visit Align Surgical Associates' website for more information.
Does Dr. Paul Mittermiller offer telehealth?
The provided information doesn't mention whether Dr. Mittermiller offers telehealth services. Contacting the office directly at (310) 751-5886 is recommended for clarification.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Paul Mittermiller?
Patients praise Dr. Mittermiller for achieving natural-looking results that align with their desired appearance and improve their quality of life. They also appreciate his attentive listening and efforts to understand their concerns.
What areas of care does Dr. Paul Mittermiller cater to?
Dr. Mittermiller specializes in plastic surgery, with a particular focus on craniofacial surgery and gender-affirming facial surgery. This includes procedures related to facial reconstruction and feminization. Dr. Mittermiller believes procedures like facial feminization are deeply personal. His practice is committed to building a world where every story is seen, heard, and celebrated, providing thoughtful, individualized care. The team is dedicated to answering questions, discussing patient goals, and helping patients feel confident about their options for Facial Feminization Surgery.