Loma Linda · Southern California
The Precision of Science.
The Artistry of Aesthetics.
Dr. Subhas Gupta is an internationally recognized academic plastic surgeon and Chairman of Plastic Surgery at Loma Linda University — bringing over two decades of pioneering expertise to aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and body.
Endowed Chair
Reginald R. Sherrill Endowed Chair in Plastic Surgery
About Dr. Gupta
A surgeon who trains surgeons — and cares for each patient as if they were his first.
Subhas Gupta, MD, CM, PhD, FRCSC, FACS is an internationally recognized plastic and reconstructive surgeon, educator, and researcher who has served as Chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Loma Linda University since 2004. He is a pioneer in complex reconstruction, skin substitutes, wound healing, and microsurgery.
After graduating from McGill University School of Medicine in Montreal, Dr. Gupta completed nearly a decade of postgraduate training — residency and fellowships in General Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Hand & Microsurgery, and Aesthetic & Laser Surgery — alongside a PhD in Medical Informatics. He has also served as Chief of Surgical Services and Surgical Chief Medical Officer at Loma Linda University Medical Center.
Today his aesthetic practice focuses on facial rejuvenation and breast & body contouring, enhanced by technology-assisted techniques including endoscopic, laser, and ultrasound methods — with a clinical office in Loma Linda serving patients across the greater Inland Empire.
Signature Procedures
Refined outcomes across the face, breast, and body.
Every procedure is planned with the rigor of an academic surgeon and the eye of an artist — prioritizing natural, proportionate, and enduring results.
The Face
Facial Rejuvenation
Facelift, neck lift, blepharoplasty, brow lift, rhinoplasty, fat grafting, and minimally invasive facial rejuvenation — matching the right procedure to the right stage of facial aging.
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The Breast
Breast Aesthetics
Augmentation, lift, reduction, and revision — plus a national leadership legacy in oncologic breast reconstruction and implant-based safety research.
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The Body
Body Contouring
Ultrasound-assisted liposuction, abdominoplasty, and post-weight-loss contouring — sculpting proportion and definition with technology-enhanced precision.
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Understand your procedure, before your consultation.
An informed patient is an empowered patient. Below is a plain-language guide to a selection of procedures Dr. Gupta performs most often. Select any procedure to read what it addresses and how it can help.
A facelift is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck. It can soften sagging skin, deepened folds between the nose and mouth, jowls along the cheeks and jawline, and loose skin or excess fat in the neck. It is frequently combined with a brow lift, eyelid surgery, or fat transfer for a comprehensive, natural-looking rejuvenation. A facelift does not stop the aging process or fundamentally change your appearance — it restores a refreshed version of you.
Eyelid surgery improves the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both, giving a rested, alert look to the area around the eyes. It addresses loose or sagging upper-lid skin, puffiness from fatty deposits, under-eye bags, and fine lower-lid wrinkles. When drooping upper eyelids interfere with the field of vision, blepharoplasty can also restore function as well as appearance.
Rhinoplasty enhances facial harmony by refining the size, shape, and proportion of the nose. It can address a nose that is too large or wide, a bridge with humps or depressions, a bulbous or drooping tip, and asymmetry. Rhinoplasty can also correct impaired breathing caused by structural problems such as a deviated septum — improving both form and function.
A brow lift softens the horizontal creases that develop across the forehead and the vertical "frown lines" between the brows, and repositions a low or heavy brow to a more youthful, alert position. It is often paired with eyelid surgery when the upper face is being rejuvenated together.
Fat is gently harvested from one area of your body and purified, then injected to restore lost volume in the face — smoothing lines and replenishing fullness in the cheeks, temples, and lips. Because it uses your own tissue, fat grafting offers a natural feel and long-lasting refinement, and is an area of Dr. Gupta's published academic focus.
Laser resurfacing improves fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven texture across the whole face or in specific regions such as the upper lip and around the eyes. By removing aged or sun-damaged outer layers, it allows smoother, more even-toned skin to emerge, and can be tailored in intensity to your skin and downtime preferences.
Breast augmentation uses implants or fat transfer to increase breast size and fullness, restore volume lost after pregnancy or weight change, and improve natural asymmetry. It enhances projection and the balance between the breast and hip contours. Augmentation does not correct significant sagging on its own — when the breasts also droop, it is combined with a breast lift.
A breast lift raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to restore a more youthful contour, and can reduce an enlarged areola. It addresses changes in shape and firmness from pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuation, aging, and gravity. A lift reshapes rather than resizes — when added volume is desired, it is paired with an implant.
Educational descriptions adapted from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This information is general and not a substitute for a personal consultation. Every treatment plan is tailored to your anatomy, goals, and medical history.
Patient Success
The words that matter most are the ones patients write themselves.
Aggregate patient rating
across Healthgrades, LLUH & more
“Dr. Gupta is head and shoulders above all of the other plastic surgeons I have seen. He and his team made me feel very comfortable and truly listened to my concerns.”
“Two other surgeons tried to fix my lip and were not successful. Dr. Gupta was able to fix it and make me feel good about an injury I had been uncomfortable about for 15 years. He is not only an amazing surgeon but an extremely nice man who really cares.”
“I had a few consultations with different doctors — Dr. Gupta was by far the most professional. He answered all my questions and concerns. My results look and feel amazing.”
“This gifted surgeon removed the lesion in one procedure, gave me clear margins confirmed by pathology, and a great-looking result — one healing period, at a fraction of the cost. I feel blessed by my gifted surgeon.”
“He is smart and knows his craft more than any doctor I have met. A true wizard at cosmetic surgery — I look refreshed and my friends say I look ten years younger.”
“A brilliant doctor with a genuine interest in his patients. He truly listens, explains every option, and gave me insight no one else had. I would recommend him without hesitation.”
Reviews are drawn from verified third-party platforms including Healthgrades, Vitals, Yelp, and Loma Linda University Health. Individual results vary; testimonials reflect individual experiences and are not a guarantee of outcome.
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Patient Safety Excellence
Recognized 2023 & 2024
Inaugural Department Chairman
Plastic Surgery, LLU (est. 2007)
Editorial & Review Boards
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Dr. Gupta welcomes patients from across Southern California and around the world for private aesthetic consultation at Loma Linda.
Loma Linda Office
Department of Plastic Surgery
25805 Barton Road, Suite 101
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Mon–Fri · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
Call the Loma Linda office at (909) 558-5500, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. You may also submit the private inquiry form and our team will follow up to arrange your visit.
Dr. Gupta sees aesthetic patients at the Department of Plastic Surgery, 25805 Barton Road, Suite 101, Loma Linda, CA 92354.
Dr. Gupta holds MD, CM, PhD, FRCSC, and FACS designations. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American College of Surgeons, a Professor at the Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery.
The practice provides comprehensive aesthetic surgery of the face (facelift, eyelid and brow surgery, rhinoplasty, fat grafting), breast (augmentation, lift, reduction, reconstruction), and body (abdominoplasty, ultrasound-assisted liposuction, post-weight-loss contouring), as well as skin/anti-aging treatments, reconstructive surgery, and hand surgery.
Yes. As an internationally recognized surgeon, Dr. Gupta welcomes patients from across Southern California and around the world. Virtual consultations can be arranged for out-of-area patients.