Tenley Lawton, MD

I had 5 consultations with the top plastic surgeons in OC. Dr. Lawton was by far the best when it came to consults. Someone was with me the entire hour. I had 3D imaging done, I tried on sizers with her nurse and she kept peeking her head in to see where I was. I booked her that day and couldn’t be happier with results. I had a reduction, lift and implant. I wanted to be a size smaller than I was before kids yet a sizer bigger than I was after nursing 2 kids. She achieved that. I was also one sizer bigger on the right and she gave me perfect cemetery. The 4 other male doctors wanted to over inflate my smaller breast but doctor Lawton reduced my right to match the left and then used the same size implant. This made more sense and I have awesome results. I’ve referred 3 more people to her. It’s been almost a year since surgery and my scars are perfect. She’s an artist. I waited 13 years for this and couldn’t be happier.

Dr. Tenley and all the staff are awesome. From the moment you enter and through my whole procedure. They made me feel comfortable and assured. If anything came up. They always answered my questions. I am beyond happy with my results. I would recommend her to anyone. She is the best! I will be going back to her always.

I’m so satisfied with my results that I have to write this review to let other women know how happy I am. I had my surgery with Dr. Lawton in 2013 and to this day I always get compliments on my results (breast augmentation)
They look very natural so it’s hard to admit there not real, but I feel very lucky to have had dr. Lawton perform this procedure it was a wonderful experience for my first surgery ever. She made me feel very comfortable. And I look amazing! I’m very satisfied with my results.

I’ve been thinking about getting implants for at least the past 20 years, seriously. Problem being, I’m terrified of doctor’s offices, needles, surgery centers, discussions about what goes on inside the body — you name it, it makes me faint, literally. I know that makes me sound like a headcase. But something completely unrelated caused me to get implants. I inherited genes that caused pretty noticeable eyebags before I turned 40. I thought they were caused by stress, or drinking too much wine, or not drinking enough water, or — whatever. I looked in the mirror after a full week off work, knowing I was stress free, happy, adequately hydrated, and generally well rested. And those eyebags were still there. It was time to do something. I saw no less than 5 surgeons locally, and honestly, I liked all of them. I saw pics of their work, and felt they all had successful outcomes to show. I felt they were all professional, and I knew I would be happy regardless of who I chose to form the patient-​doctor bond with. I chose Dr. Lawton because I could tell I didn’t need to explain anything to her. I met with her once, and I felt she «got me». We didn’t discuss size, tone, body, or anything else that many other surgeons discussed. We talked about just making changes that made me feel like I had the natural body I really wished I was born with! Dr. Lawton is so lovely, so kind, and so real. I didn’t feel embarrassed about my current body (admittedly it could be a bit more toned) and about talking honestly about how I wanted to «look». I didn’t even really feel like I needed to spend time discussing specifics about what I wanted or didn’t want — I looked at her and her staff and recognized that she did the type of work that I wanted for my own outcome. Dr. Lawton and her staff are beautiful, kind, warm women who happen to look naturally beautiful. They may or may not have had some work done, but my favorite part about them is that you can’t tell! And that’s what I was hoping for too. AND THAT’S WHAT I GOT! I had my eyebags removed and had some fat grafting to fill in the area where the fat was removed. Seems counter-​intuitive, but it was Dr. Lawton’s recommendation, and it looks great. I’ve been so acutely concerned about the healing process: pain, pain meds, bruising, puffiness, and I feel totally high maintenance but Dr. Lawton is there to reassure me and never makes me feel like my questions are unnecessary. I saw her 5 days after the surgery and I wanted to hug her and her entire staff. I’m so, so happy. I’m so pleased with the results! I also know that healing takes time and I appreciate their guidance and reassurance when I have questions. I also LOVE my boobs. Again, it’s like I didn’t even need to tell Dr. Lawton what I wanted — she gets «natural» and that’s what I feel I came out with, and I can say with certainty, it was worth the 20-​year wait. I love what was done, I can’t wait until everything is fully healed and naturally in place, and I can’t wait to go back to Dr. Lawton for more natural gracefully aging «modifications» to my skin or body. She’s the best. Ever. If for some reason I ever more out of California, I will return here just to see Dr. Lawton for regular age maintenance — I’m her loyal follower for life!

I am more than happy with my results on my breast augmentation. I’ve always been content with the way my breasts looked, but of course I want them bigger. I wasn’t sure what was the best size for my frame I am 5’1, 105 lbs. I initially was going to go for 375cc but I had mixed feelings about it being not big enough for me. I was a 32 D (Victoria’s Secret) so most likely I was more of a B cup. I left my cup size and concerns with doctor Lawton and to my surprise I was able to fit 450ccs and they look phenomenal plus the perfect size and look! Big enough but not overwhelming. The scars are also very tiny probably less than an inch and not even noticeable. On top of that her office offers complimentary latisse or Botox after surgery. I’m happy I chose my first surgery with doctor Lawton. You won’t be disappointed. Very professional, precise, and a true artist who knows exactly what you want and will make it better than what you imagine.

I absolutely LOVE my new «Ballerina Boobies»! Thank you, Dr. Lawton, for giving me exactly what I asked for! At age 45, a mom of 2 children who nursed them each for over a year each, work hard to be super fit and naturally ENHANCED /​SCULPTED through a disciplined active lifestyle which includes daily exercise and eating healthy — the only thing I couldn’t do is «grow my breasts back» so YOU were able to complete my package! :-) Your, your staff, the amazing surgery center nurses all made my experience so amazing! I had absolutely NO doubt (completely CONFIDENT) I found the right surgeon after meeting you (the 5^th interview in the area) — at 45, the wait was WORTH IT!!!

Heard about Dr. Lawton from one of my patients who had highly recommended her. Set up my consult and was not disappointed. Very knowledgable, honest, kind, and sincere. Made me feel comfortable as soon as we started talking, answering any questions or concerns that I may have had. Loved her philosophy and approach so much that I scheduled my surgery that day for a breast augmentation, which I was so grateful to be able to schedule so quick! This was my very first surgery so I was of course very nervous. Her and her staff were so supportive and kind, which made the process so much better and allowed me to have some peace of mind as well. Between helping me with the preparation before surgery in regards to the paperwork, filling the prescriptions, and getting in touch with the surgery center (both with the nurses and anesthesiologist). To the emotional and physical support for my surgery day and making sure I was prepared for post op, really made this whole process a lot easier for me. My surgery went very well and I am very pleased with the results. The post op has been going great as well, with just soreness here and there, and very little pain. Her and her staff have of course been checking up on me making sure all is well and I am so appreciative :)
What I truly loved about her was how honest she was with me and how helpful she was upon making the decision of what size, silicone or saline, and location of the incisions. That she always took into consideration what I had to say and valued my opinion. Also with all the approaches they took during the consult, which included being able to try different implants in a bra to see what you would look like. Then from there to be able to see yourself on the computer screen with those various sizes to help you pick a range with what you were most comfortable with was truly amazing. It was at that moment I began to cry and reality set in that this was all really happening. I was looking at myself at both the before stage and the potential after stage. I would finally have breasts :)
From start to finish, I was not disappointed. The great communication of her and her staff, especially Erin, the support, the positive energy, and honesty was what made this surgery such a success. I am thoroughly happy with the results. Thank you all so much and I would gladly refer anybody to you guys in a heartbeat!

Great bedside manner, and excellent staff. Breast revision was less than good. The left and right side shape are significantly different. One side is much higher than the other. Need a revision 4 years out from procedure.
Dr. Lawton did reach out after reading my review. I appreciate the concern to make sure I’m pleased with the results. I will be in touch with her office in the near future for a follow up to address my results, and a solution moving forward.

Every since I was 20, I been thinking about getting breast augmentations. Finally at 25 i decided to research surgeons to get it done. This is my very first surgery so you can only imagine how nervous and scared i was to go under the knife. I wanted to make sure the surgeon i choose was nothing but the best! Searching throughout LA, Vegas, and Orange County, I found Dr. Tenley Lawton and I am so happy i did. Trust me, I’m the type that wouldn’t rate a good review unless i feel like you deserved it and Dr Lawton and her staff truly deserve it. At the end of February i decided to make an appointment for a consultation with Dr Lawton. That first phone call her receptionist asked when would you like to have your surgery? I stated approximately the end of March. (Obviously i wanted them done before summer lol) Unfortunately, Dr. Lawton was booked, but I was so surprised how her receptionist stated, «Let me talk to Dr. Lawton and see if we can switch things around to fit you in.» I was shocked how accommodating they were! Happily, Dr Lawton agreed to fit me in and was scheduled for my surgery the 3^rd week of March. During the consultation, Dr. Lawton made me feel very comfortable and even let my friends join me since i wanted them there for moral support. I told Dr. Lawton I wanted my breasts to look more natural and a good fit for my petite body. She used this camera that takes pictures of your breasts and shows you what they would look like after surgery. With that said, she made sure i was comfortable with the size before i left her office. After she reviewed everything with me, such as pre and post surgery care. Also she made it clear that if i had any questions or concerns to feel free to contact her anytime. A few days before the surgery her staff called to check up on me, ask how i was feeling and if i needed any more information. I felt like this was really professional. Fast forward to surgery day. I had to go to the Newport Surgery Center and I was SOOOO nervous. When i walked in and started getting ready for the surgery i really felt cared for by the nurses. They calmed me down and the vibe they gave out was very welcoming and caring. Right before heading into the surgery room, Dr. Lawton talked to me about the surgery and walked me through what would be done. One concern i had was the risk for infection. I was happy to be reassured how sterile her technique is. She stated that she changes her sterile gloves before she inserts the implant and after. Before i knew it! The surgery was done! Again the post op nurse was so kind. Even being all drugged up on anesthesia i was still able to feel cared for. My sister who picked me up after surgery even told me, «Wow, those nurses are really nice!» Day 1 post op I didn’t have much pain but only soreness like you worked out your chest. Day 2 i was able to walk around and go about my regular routine. I know everyone’s pain tolerance is different, but with the medication Dr. Lawton prescribed i hardly felt pain and my healing went smoothly. My first appointment post op Dr. Lawton took off my bandages and i was able to finally see my new breasts. They were perfect! I truly happy how they turned out. Its been 9 months since my surgery and throughout the months people have been complimenting how great they look and saying, «Wow who’s your surgeon? She did a really good job!» Also, she provides this serum that helps lighten your implant scars. My scars are nearly gone :) If you are someone who’s been thinking about getting this surgery done you will not regret going to Dr. Lawton! I referred my sister and other family members to her. Dr. Lawton and her staff are the team you can trust to give you the best results and care. Thank you Dr. Lawton and her staff! You all are amazing at what you do!

Dr. Lawton took us last minute, from Marque urgent care clinic, to give my son stitches across the bridge of his nose. I was quite stressed and it was such a relief to land in her office. The entire experience was actually pleasant. My son enjoyed the waiting room and the staff was very nice to us. Luckily they had candy canes to help entertain him and during the procedure we let him use my iphone. Dr. Lawton is very sweet and has a great ‘bedside’ manner. I appreciated that she also has young children and works well with them. I’m thankful to her and her wonderful staff for how they treated us and especially my son.

From the very first initial call up to my recent post-​op visit it has been nothing but great with Dr. Lawton and her entire team! She truly does run a fantastic business that both my husband and I were extremely impressed with. Her work is fantastic, focuses on every detail, and makes you as the patient feel so comfortable. I would highly suggest Dr. Lawton and will definitely recommend her and return in the future! Thank you to everyone who was a part of my case, I love the results and couldn’t be happier!

Dr. Lawton was the reconstructive surgeon for some of my family and friends and has only been talked about in the highest regards as someone who is honest and great at what she does. I met her a few times taking my mom to her visits and I was very impressed with her and her staff. So, I started getting Botox with her for my headaches and it has changed my life!!! She does not dilute the product and you can trust her to do a great job, be honest, and only use the best products. I won’t go to anyone else.

Dishonest! Completely botched my breast augmentation surgery and has terrible scars all over! Plus they look like fish eyes (both breast point to the side with a huge gap in the middle). Would not correct the surgery. Had to go to another surgeon to re-​do HER MISTAKE. Don’t trust :(

I went to Dr. Lawton back in the beginning of 2014 because I was fed up with my increasing weight gain and belly fat. I really appreciated her honesty. She could have been like every other doctor and taken my money and did liposuction and a tummy tuck on me, but she asked me one simple question «What is your ideal weight?» I was 186 at the time and exercising and eating low fat foods with no results. Not to mention finally being over 40 and having a thyroid condition wasn’t in my favor. I responded with «I would love to get down to 160.» I know to some that doesn’t seem slim, but I knew that I could feel good there. She told me that she would not feel comfortable doing a procedure if I were still trying to loose weight. Because if and when I were to loose more weight I would have saggy skin again. She explained that after spending time, money, and recovery on surgery she would want me to be happy with my results. She recommended that I continue to exercise and work on my goal and to keep her posted on what I decided to do. Well that August I tried low carbing and gave up the low fat products that were high in sugar and sodium. Well we met again and in December 2014 we were scheduled for surgery. I weighed in that morning at 157 pounds. I had stuck with my new eating lifestyle as well as exercising and it paid off, but as expected I had even more loose abdomen skin. Doctor Lawton performed a tummy tuck on me as well as liposuction to my back upper and lower flanks. I have to say that she did an amazing job. The surgery went really well and the after care was amazing. (Dr. Lawton’s staff go out of their way to help you and give you support) I had people from my area tell me that I was going to be in a tremendous amount of pain and that it would take me forever to recover. Well all I can say is that I am glad I traveled to New Port Beach and went to Dr. Lawton. My recovery was nothing like people told me it would be. I was moving around the very next day. I only took my pain meds the first night and didn’t need them after that. I know everyone’s pain tolerance is different, but I followed her every instruction before and after surgery and most importantly I listened to my body. It has been six months since my surgery and I am still sticking to exercise and healthy eating. I am now at 137 pounds and I am wearing a two piece swim suit in front of other for the first time in my life. I would like to add that my husband was extremely concerned that something would happen to me during surgery. Dr. Lawton was amazing with him. She answered every question he had. My husband now comments on how much the surgery has changed my confidence level. He says that until surgery I never showered with the door open or slept nude. So not only has my self esteem greatly improved, but so has my love life. I can’t thank Dr. Lawton enough. She has given me so much and is still giving me support and praise. If you are looking for someone to put your trust in, she is the one, look no further.

Dr. Lawton is an incredibly kind, talented and skilled plastic surgeon. The girls in her office are pretty amazing! They are always so professional, supportive and accommodating. I never thought I would ever have breast augmentation, but after nursing 3 children and meeting Dr. Lawton, that notion quickly changed. I wanted a subtle enhancement that wouldn’t draw attention or hinder my active lifestyle. I felt very comfortable with Dr. Lawton during the entire process. I was pretty indecisive when it came to sizing and Dr. Lawton was very patient and skilled at helping me achieve the natural look I was hoping for. The follow up care was awesome and she was always available when I had questions. She truly cares and goes above and beyond for her patients. It’s been 6 months and I couldn’t be happier with the results! I am always amazed every time I look in the mirror. I can’t thank Dr. Lawton enough for the amazing job she did! Numerous friends have asked for my doctor’s name after they see the results. Choosing Dr. Lawton was one of the best decisions I have made. Best experience and incredible results!

I had the misfortune of getting diagnosed with breast cancer in October. One of the bright spots of the whole ordeal was my care team, including Dr. Lawton and her wonderful, caring staff.
Because the cancer was in my left breast, which was already smaller than my right one, I wanted to have both breasts operated on during the lumpectomy for symmetry.
I’ll be honest: I was hesitant to have them done at the same time. After all, who knew how radiation was going to affect my skin? And how could Dr. Lawton possibly make them match with all of the unknown variables?! I thought of doing one breast, getting radiation, then doing the other breast.
After some thinking and listening to Dr. Lawton’s no-​pressure guidance, I decided to just trust all would be well and have everything done at once.
Well, I feel like a goober for worrying at all. Dr. Lawton is amazing. I could not be more thrilled with the results, and I get compliments on my awesome new boobs from my friends! Ha!
If you have Dr. Lawton as your doctor, count yourself as fortunate and know that you have found someone you can fully trust with your care. You will love, love, love her work, promise!

I came to Dr. Lawton for a consultation for liposuction. Erin also assisted me with billing and answering additional questions. I felt extremely comfortable and at ease with Dr. Lawton and her highly competent staff. I doltishly decided to go against my better judgment and went with a neighboring doctor do to cost. I regret not waiting until I could afford the doctor and experience I truly wanted. I visited numerous doctors and none made me feel more secure than Dr. Lawton. Even though I did not get a procedure done I wrote this review for anyone on the fence. You should go to this Doctor. I still recommend Dr. Lawton and not the Doctor I had my procedure done with to family and friends. Rest assured I will go to her next time I need anything.

Love Dr. Lawton! I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October. Went through chemo, a double mastectomy and now going through the process of reconstruction. I see her every 2 weeks and really enjoy going to her office and seeing all the happy and very nice staff. Dr. Lawton is super sweet and makes you feel well cared for. I 100% trust her with every decision she has made with me. I can’t wait for this cancer journey to be over with but at least for now, I look forward to each appointment to getting closer to looking like a woman again. For those of you looking for a great plastic surgeon, no need to keep looking. I feel so lucky to have found the best one out there!

So today is one week since my wifes double mastectomy, technically Dr. Lawton did not do the breast removal but installed the expanders and performed the reconstruction. Again, so far we are very happy with our decision to have picked Dr. Lawton and her staff. Everything we are experiencing after surgery is as expected because we were basically given a step by step list of what our days would be like after surgery. We will see Dr. Lawton today and confirm that everything is on schedule and on track. The communication from the Dr’s staff has been great, the pain management schedule that was given to us is working and again we are a very satisfied customer. As I said before, I will keep you posted as we recover and heal over the next 30 days or so.

I am so happy that Dr. Lawton is my doctor. She is very professional, and the result is amazing. It was very challenging that I had to go through double mastectomy, but thanks to Dr. Lawton, my breasts are beautifully restored. It helped me a lot physically and emotionally. Her team is also great. They always have beautiful smile and treats me with care. The only thing I think of, is sometimes you have to wait for a long time even though you have appointment. But that is not a big matter.
Thank you, Dr. Lawton!!!