Dr. Christine Petti, MD, FACS
Dr. Petti
Torrance, CA
Cosmetic Surgery
- On-site surgery center
- Spa Bella medical spa
- Accredited by QuadA (AAAASF)
- Virtual consults
- Most liposuction resultsMore published results on Afters than any other practice in California for liposuction (80).
- Laser skin resurfacing, on its websiteIts own website posts prices for laser skin resurfacing, checked in Afters’ price research.
Liposuction
80 results
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50 results
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46 results
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45 results
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14 results
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BeforeWhat Dr. Petti offers
Dr. Petti is a plastic surgery practice in Torrance, California. It has published 293 before-and-after results on Afters: 80 liposuction, 50 breast augmentation, 46 eyelid surgery, 45 facelift, 14 rhinoplasty and 58 more across 10 other procedures.
Its surgeon is Dr. Christine Petti. Consultations are offered in person and virtually, and financing is available through CareCredit.
Dr. Christine Petti, MD, FACS
Board certified
Dr. Christine A. Petti is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in Torrance, in the South Bay of Los Angeles, where she has had a private practice since 1988. Her work covers aesthetic surgery of the face, eyelids, neck, breast and body, laser surgery, and nonsurgical treatments at her medical spa, Spa Bella.
She studied biology at Saint Mary’s College and spent two years in the pharmacology PhD program at Georgetown University before earning her medical degree at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, now Drexel University College of Medicine, in 1981. She finished a five-year general surgery residency there in 1986 and completed her plastic surgery residency at the University of Chicago in 1988, under Dr. Thomas J. Krizek. Early in her career she was a clinical instructor in plastic surgery at the University of Southern California.
In the 1990s she set up a state-licensed on-site ambulatory plastic surgery facility and medical day spa and served as medical director of both. She began using lasers in her practice in the early 1990s, was one of six clinical investigators in the FDA study of the Cellulaze cellulite laser, and has published on laser liposuction and cellulite treatment. She has trained other plastic surgeons in laser-assisted liposuction and has lectured for the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and The Aesthetic Show.
Dr. Petti has been on the medical staff of Torrance Memorial Medical Center since 1990 and is also on staff at Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital. She is an expert reviewer for the Medical Board of California, sits on the advisory board of the Cancer Support Community of the South Bay, and has appeared four times since 2009 as a guest on the television show The Doctors.
Credentials & affiliations
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- Member, The Aesthetic Society
Treatments
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Plastic surgery and nonsurgical aesthetic care in Torrance, with an on-site accredited surgery center.
Dr. Petti is a plastic surgery practice in Torrance, in the South Bay of Los Angeles, led by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Christine Petti, who has practiced in the area since 1988. It offers aesthetic surgery of the face, eyelids, neck, breast and body, along with laser treatments and other nonsurgical care through its medical spa, Spa Bella.
What to know
- In person & virtual consultations
- FinancingCareCredit
- Accredited by QuadA (AAAASF)Surgery at Ocean Surgery Center, on site at the practice’s Torrance address
- Hospital privilegesTorrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital
Where it is
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
Reviews
76 Google reviews
“After years of enduring pain and huge bruises for the sake of my ego, I discovered Dr. Petti. I consider Dr. Petti to be the Gold Standard of plastic surgeons. She discusses your long-term goals, takes as much time as is needed to do a first-rate procedure, and follows up both pre-procedure and post-procedure. I will not even consider going to a different doctor, now that I have Dr. Petti. I pray she never retires!”
“Dr Petti is a true artist when it comes to injectables. It's the first time when any MedSpa treatment completely exceeded my expectations! I was mind blown by the effects. I completely trust her hand and recommendations. I'm so glad my friend recommended her, she's a real treasure!”
“6/15/26 ***** (Five Stars) It’s only been six days since I had my Smart Lipo and Laser treatment with Dr. Christine Petti. Her dream team made up of Rosanne, Nancy and Noemi are all five stars in my book. They are kind, gentle and very professional. I decided to do this procedure to smooth out the area above my 2024 tummy tuck incision line. I thought that with all the exercising I did, such as Pilates, dance classes, kick boxing classes and a bazillion ab work would flatten out that spot. I was wrong. It remained and I found it unappealing. The exercising strengthened my core, but that localized fat was still there. So, two weeks ago I was done and called Dr. Petti’s office to take care of the matter. Rosanne booked me for the procedure on June 9th. I came in the week before to fill out the paperwork, got the blood work done, and all required medications. Nancy assured me I would be well taken care of. My experience under local anesthesia was totally fun and positive. I was awake/alert during the whole process with zero pain or discomfort. Yes, I could feel the pressure of the instruments being used, but no discomfort at all. When done, Dr. Petti had me sit up to see the area and oh, boy – it was amazing – so flat and smooth. Exactly what I wanted, but more than I expected. Afterwards, with compression garment in place, dressed and waiting for my ride back home, Dr. Petti offered me a protein bar and a few slices of apple to munch on. The next day I returned for my post op visit driving myself. Rosanne asked me how I was doing and did I have any discomfort. The answer was no. I did not need the pain medication – just took Tylenol, arnica and the prescribed antibiotics. I had no bruising or discoloration. This was instant gratification at its best if I may say so myself. For reference I am 76 years old, 5’2, 125lbs and yes, I would do this again, if needed, only by the best Dr. Christine Petti and her staff. I highly recommend her to all my friends or anyone who is looking to have some work done. Thank you so much Dr. Petti, Nancy, Noemi, and Rosanne for a beautifully delightful and warm experience.”
“Dr. Petty is in a league of her own when it comes to under eye filler. I have had this procedure done before and nothing compares to the experience and results I had with her today. From the moment I arrived she took the time to explain the entire process, including her cannula technique and why she places filler deep near the periosteum rather than superficially. That level of education and transparency immediately gave me confidence that I was in expert hands. What truly set her apart was her preparation protocol. She applied numbing cream and allowed it to work for a full thirty minutes before touching my face. I have never had a doctor do that before. I always received an ice pack at best. The difference in comfort was remarkable. During the procedure she used only one single incision point. Previous injectors left me with multiple puncture wounds and days of bruising. One precise entry point with a cannula delivered perfect placement with virtually no trauma to the surrounding tissue. After the injection she used a chilled massage roller and took five minutes carefully and gently rolling to ensure the filler was evenly and smoothly distributed. No other injector has ever done this for me. It made a visible difference immediately. The results speak for themselves. Natural, smooth, symmetrical, and exactly what I asked for. I am never going anywhere else. Dr. Petty has a patient for life.”
“Dr. Petti is the best plastic surgeon. I’ve had the misfortune of having multiple plastic surgeons and Dr. Petti is the only one who was able to help me. She is a surgical genius and sculpting artist. After multiple botched breast augmentations by other plastic surgeons, angels may have taken pity on me and led me to Dr. Petti. She fixed my uni-boob perfectly and years later, when my implants ended up under recall, she replaced them even more perfectly – aesthetically contoured for my body shape. I’ve always felt comfortable with Dr. Petti and her staff. Dr. Petti has an outstanding bedside manner and truly cares about her patients. I was well cared for by Dr. Petti’s surgical staff, and her office staff, and appreciate that her entire team was consistently helpful and friendly.”
