Choosing a Plastic Surgeon

Dr. George Orloff, MDWhen it comes to decisions regarding cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, your choice of a doctor is paramount to achieving your desired results.

Acknowledging that each person who walks through his office door has individual needs, Dr. George Orloff and his staff at the Buena Vista Surgery Center in Burbank, California fully evaluates each patient to achieve the most flattering results possible.

Dr. Orloff is prestigiously recognized as a leader in facial cosmetic surgery. Armed with the experience as the sole Fellow in Craniofacial Surgery at UCLA and years as the Chief of Plastic Surgery at St. Joseph ’s Medical Center, Dr. Orloff provides his patients with the latest training and cosmetic advances available today. Offering popular requested procedures paired with the most innovative technology, Dr. Orloff also performs many non-surgical treatment options as well. To complement his work, Dr. Orloff offers a personalized skin care line designed to meet the different needs of each patient. Treatment possibilities and surgical options are explored with the goal of achieving the most natural look possible for each individual’s facial features and body structure.

Being recognized as one of the top cosmetic surgeons in the Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and Burbank areas, renowned board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr George Orloff’s stellar reputation and skilled perfection is confirmed by having performed surgeries on over 7,000 patients. Many of his clients include celebrities, athletes, models, actors, hair and makeup artists, studio executives and many are physicians and in the medical fields themselves.

Dr. Orloff’s private aesthetic office is located across the street from Providence St. Joseph’s Medical Center . Below, click the link to see the on-site surgical center, Buena Vista Surgery Center , adjacent to Dr. Orloff’s office. This beautiful, state-of-the-art facility is managed under the watchful eye of Medical Director and Board Certified Anesthesiologist, Dr. Blanka Orloff.

Dr Orloff’s expertise covers the entire spectrum of cosmetic surgery, and he is experienced to enhance your beauty with skilled procedures for every part of your face and body. He and his professional medical staff understand that no two patients are alike and pride themselves on assessing each patient’s current condition and desired goals, and together formulating the best treatment option available.

Dr. Blanka Orloff

Dr. Blanka Orloff, Medical DirectorDr. Blanka Orloff is the Medical Director at the office of Dr. Orloff and the Buena Vista Surgery Center.

Her education and honors include:

  • Residency at the University of California, San Francisco, the nation’s number one-ranked anesthesiology training program.
  • M.D., University of California, Los Angeles
  • Member, Alpha Omega Alpha, awarded to the top echelon of medical students across the United States
  • Director of Anesthesiology at Buena Vista Surgery Center
  • Staff Anesthesiologist at Orthopaedic Hospital
  • Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
  • Member, American Association of Anesthesiologists
  • Member, California Association of Anesthesiologists
  • Member, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

Marcella Gonzalez

Marcella Gonzales, Certified Surgical TechnicianMarcy is our Certified Surgical Technician. She assists Dr. Orloff in all procedures, both in the office and in the operating room. She ably anticipates the needs of both the doctor and the patient. Marcy is trained in microdermabrasion and has extensive experience with skin care and make-up products.

She is excellent at helping our patients with make-up application to help disguise any trace of surgery during the healing process. Marcy is more than a surgical assistant; she is our left hand!


Ani Arutyunyan

Ani ArutyunyanAni is our Administrative Assistant. She helps keep the front office running smoothly. Ani is very organized and efficient. She quietly works behind the scenes to ensure all needs of the office are met so that our patients are fully and professionally serviced. We are very fortunate to have Ani as a member of our team!


Blythe Pelaez

Blythe PelaezBlythe is our patient consultant. With extensive background in plastic and dermatological surgery she guides you through the perioperative process.

She will consult with you along with Dr. Orloff and answer your questions before and after surgery. She can help you plan for your recovery that best fits your surgical needs. Her warm and friendly maternal manner will make you feel at ease and she will be speaking to you often during your treatment.

Her broad knowledge of skin care needs and treatments can help you choose the skin maintenance regiment best suited for you.


Gema Soza

Gema SozaGema (pronounced Hema) is the latests addition to our office. She is a graduate from Bryman/Everest College and completed her internship at the Good Samaritan Hospital.

She joined our team as a surgical technician. In this capacity she makes sure everything behind the scenes runs like clock-work. She often assists Dr. Orloff with procedures in and out of the operating room.

She will also be able to assist with any required translation for our Spanish speaking patients.


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