La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
9850 Genesee Ave Suite 130
La Jolla, CA 92037
Call: (858) 452-1981 Text: (858) 203-2944
M–F: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Dr. Smoot, now retired, was an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon and the medical director of La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre. If you are interested in improving your appearance and self-confidence, please contact one of our knowledgeable patient coordinators who can help get you set up with one of LJCSC's board certified plastic surgeons.
Consultations offered in:
English
,Spanish
A Renowned San Diego Plastic Surgeon Has Retired
After nearly 40 years of exceptional cosmetic plastic surgery and thousands of happy patients, Dr. Smoot has retired. He was widely regarded as a master of breast augmentation and facial rejuvenation, and was particularly renowned for his advanced breast lift and scar reduction techniques.
Please reach out to our patient coordinators to help you find the right plastic surgeon for your goals. You can contact us here.
Credentials at a Glance
Education
- Fellowship Training (Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery) – St. Joseph’s Hospital
- Residency Training (Plastic Surgery) – The Cronin Brauer & Biggs Clinic Association
- Residency Training (General Surgery) – Providence Hospital
- General Surgery Internship – Chicago Medical School, Affiliated Hospitals
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – University of Utah School of Medicine
Military Experience
- U.S. National Guard – Served in a medical unit for 10 years
Select Society Memberships
- The Aesthetic Society
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- California Society of Plastic Surgeons
- San Diego Plastic Surgery Society
Exceptional Credentials
- Board Certification – The American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Fellow – The American College of Surgeons
- Former Chief of Plastic Surgery – Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- Current Medical Director – La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
Advanced Training & Education
Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Dr. Smoot developed a keen interest in science at an early age. After completing undergraduate studies at the University of Utah, he served in a medical unit in the U.S. National Guard, an experience that solidified his decision to become a surgeon.
Dr. Smoot earned his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 1982. He then completed a general surgery residency at Providence Hospital and an additional two-year fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Before joining La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, Dr. Smoot practiced alongside his brother at the San Diego Plastic Surgery Clinic for over 20 years.
As one of San Diego’s most accomplished plastic surgeons, Dr. Smoot has been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery since 1990. He was formerly Chief of Plastic Surgery at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, where he remains on staff. Dr. Smoot was an active member of several prestigious plastic surgery organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), The Aesthetic Society, and the California Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is the medical director for La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre.
The end result was beautiful! I trusted Dr. Smoot to make the best decisions for me and my body and he did!
A Career of Procedural Innovation, Research, & Plastic Surgery Expertise
Dr. Smoot’s artistry and advanced surgical techniques garner the respect of his patients and medical peers in La Jolla, San Diego, Carlsbad, and beyond. He helped pioneer the Mario breast lift technique and is well-known for his advanced scar-reducing techniques for breast lifts.
Dr. Smoot also contributed extensively to breast surgery research and innovation, specifically in the areas of capsular contracture complications with ADM and the long-term effects and safety of EXPAREL® injections during breast augmentation.
Dr. Smoot: Accomplished Plastic Surgeon, Family Man, and Avid Outdoorsman
Dr. Smoot on a personal level.
Why plastic surgery?
I wanted my life’s work to serve others. As a physician, I can serve people on the most personal level every day. As a plastic surgeon, I have the privilege of helping patients solve specific problems and feel better about themselves as a result.
Actions speak louder than words.
Even outside of work, I spend the majority of my time serving my community, either through my church or by participating in missions. One of my most memorable missions was a two-year volunteer term in Argentina.
Fan of the Great White North
If I weren’t a plastic surgeon, I think I’d like to be a bush pilot in Alaska or the Yukon. I enjoy bowhunting and fly-fishing (his biggest catch to date: a 2-foot-plus rainbow trout) and simply being out in nature, especially in the mountains of Idaho, Utah, Canada, and Alaska. Of course, I love that I can return to warm, sunny San Diego.
Mrs. Smoot’s baked goods
My wife makes the best desserts; I’m sure my whole family would agree. Although I really love vanilla ice cream too.
A family man
I enjoy my solo trips into the wilderness, but even more, I love spending time with my wife, children, and grandchildren. They keep us busy and make us very proud.
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