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Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa of San Diego

Our Surgeons A Team 
Dedicated to You

Since its founding in 1994 by Dr. Gilbert Lee, Changes’ ability to offer world-class aesthetic surgical results and compassionate care has only been enhanced by the addition of award-winning plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Rossi. In 2023, the exceptionally talented plastic surgeons Dr. Jourdain Artz and Dr. Paul Clark joined the growing practice to help carry forward the world-class aesthetic results that have been synonymous with “Changes” for more than 2 decades.

Gilbert W. Lee MD, FACS

Discover excellence in aesthetic plastic surgery with Dr. Gilbert Lee, the distinguished ‘Triple Board Certified’ plastic surgeon voted "Top Plastic Surgeon" by his peers in the San Diego County Medical Society for an impressive 16 consecutive years.

Gilbert W. Lee MD, FACS

Michael T. Rossi MD

Meet Dr. Michael Rossi, an esteemed plastic surgeon and expert in mommy makeovers, renowned across Southern California for his top-tier plastic surgery services. Driven by a passion to elevate patients' confidence through natural refinement, Dr. Rossi joined the Changes team in 2020.

Michael T. Rossi MD

Jourdain D. Artz MD

Dr. Jourdain D. Artz perfectly embodies the Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa motto of "Artistry with Precision." A San Diego native, Dr. Artz is an aesthetic fellowship trained surgeon, who is known for his incredible technical skills and artistic approach to plastic surgery. He believes in the complete personalization of each procedure and specializes in customized deep plane face and neck lifts, rhinoplasty, and high-definition liposuction. His wealth of experience in facial and body aesthetics makes him an invaluable addition to the team.

Jourdain D. Artz MD

Paul R. Clark MD

Meet Dr. Paul R. Clark, an aesthetic fellowship-trained plastic surgeon practicing in the vibrant city of San Diego, California. With an unwavering dedication to patient care and a commitment to achieving flawless aesthetic results, Dr. Clark stands as a trusted name in the field of plastic surgery in San Diego where he specializes in facial rejuvenation and breast surgery. His unique blend of technical precision and artistic flair sets the stage for patients to embark on a transformative journey toward mutual success and makes him an integral part of the Changes Plastic Surgery team. Dr. Clark is board-eligible by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Paul R. Clark MD

Facial Plastic Surgery

Seamless, Stunning Results

Experience facial plastic surgery in San Diego performed by artists at the top of their field. Our skilled surgeons specialize in enhancing facial harmony and beauty, delivering seamless and stunning results with minimal scarring and discomfort. From facelifts to rhinoplasty, trust us to achieve your aesthetic vision with precision and care.

Kind words from our patients

I can't say enough good things about Changes and the staff.

Changes is my one stop for all things beauty and anti-aging. I have had cool sculpting and emsculpting, breast augmentation, and had work done on...

Alison W.

Dr. Lee Is an Artistic Genius!

I look 20 years younger and 20 pounds thinner! I am extremely happy with the amazing results of my neck lift. It got rid of my double chin and sm...

Sarah P.

Thank you for giving me my confidence back!

I was impressed with the whole experience with Dr. Rossi and his team. I was amazed by how much time he spent explaining everything and getting t...

Maya A.

I wanted to look as young as I felt.

My husband kept telling me I was beautiful but I didn't like what I saw in the mirror. I went through with the rapid facelift and neck lift with ...

Katherine C.

Thrilled with My Results and Journey

I traveled from CO to have Dr. Rossi do my breast lift, implant revision, and liposuction. I have not felt this comfortable and confident in my o...

Lilian H.

Natural-Looking Improvement

I went to Dr. Rossi’s office for cheek filler with Restylane Lift. The entire experience was great. His staff is very welcoming and nice. I...

Alex T.
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Spotlight: Changes Rapid Lift An Upgrade to the Traditional Facelift

Developed by Dr. Gilbert Lee and perfected by the Changes team, the Changes Rapid Lift is a revolutionary procedure that delivers results that transcend the traditional facelift. Performed under local or general anesthesia, the Changes Rapid Lift boasts a significantly faster recovery period with long-lasting results.

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Spotlight: Breast AugmentationMake Your Body Contour Dreams a Reality

Our state-of-the-art facility in San Diego is dedicated to delivering unparalleled results in breast enhancement. We offer traditional breast implants and advanced fat transfer options for personalized and natural-looking outcomes that completely satisfy our patient’s aesthetic ambitions.

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Scarless + Body Procedures

Discover transformative scarless and body procedures at Changes Plastic Surgery in San Diego. Our expert surgeons provide personalized treatments to enhance your natural beauty and confidence. A smoother, shapelier, more youthful appearance can be yours. You can even get the beautiful results you want without visible scarring.

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Scarless Procedures Beautiful Results, No Visible Scarring

The future of aesthetic enhancements is here: with scarless procedures at Changes. Now, you can get the beautiful results you want without visible scarring.

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Body Procedures

Body Procedures Reveal Your Ultimate Physique

At Changes, every patient receives the gold standard of custom, personalized care. Based on your body goals, our expert surgeons offer solutions to enhance and elevate your body's beautiful shape. Explore transformative options for lasting confidence.

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Changes MedSpa

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Non-Surgical Procedures

Looking for beautiful results with minimal downtime? Changes offers a diverse and innovative range of non-invasive, luxurious MedSpa treatments. Choose from an ever-expanding menu including laser therapy, injectables, laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, and more. Learn more about the customized solutions available to you at Changes and unlock your most confident self.

Our Mission Statement


In everything we do, we believe in challenging the status quo; we believe in thinking differently.  In doing so, our mission is to be San Diego’s leading Plastic Surgery practice through our relentless commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service. Artistry with precision.

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