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Monica Bonakdar, MD
Orange County Office
2121 E. Coast Hwy, #250
Newport Beach, CA 92625
Phone: (949) 721-6000
Toll Free: (866) 6-BEAUTY
Dr. Monica Bonakdar is a leading cosmetic dermatologist in Orange County who specializes in the use of non-invasive laser technology. At her state-of-the-art facility, the Beauty, Laser & Wellness Center in Newport Beach, California, she offers the latest advances in cosmetic dermatology, cosmetic surgery, and medical spa solutions. Truly dedicated to ensuring that every patient receives the highest level of care, she performs most skin care procedures herself in order to maximize her clients’ results and reduce the possibility of risks.
Education and Experience
Dr. Bonakdar is a highly skilled cosmetic dermatology specialist with over 15 years of experience. Her impeccable credentials combined with her professional affiliations and positive attitude makes her one of the most highly sought-after skin care specialists in Orange County. Some of her qualifications include:
- Postgraduate Training : University of California Los Angeles, Residency in Family Medicine, 1994
- Medical School: University of California Irvine, California College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1991
- Undergraduate Education: University of California Irvine, Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, 1986, Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa Honors
Professional Activities
Dr. Bonakdar is a recognized authority figure for many anti-aging therapies. She has earned status as a Platinum Plus Provider for BOTOX® Cosmetic in Orange County from Allergan, the maker of BOTOX. This recognition is awarded only to those physicians who perform a certain number of BOTOX injections and is one of the highest levels of achievement given by Allergan. Dr. Bonakdar is also an established lecturer and trainer for Lumenis® laser. She and was featured internationally on Europe’s Good Morning TV as one of the first United States physicians to use Fraxel® in Orange County. Some of her accomplishments include:
- A Facial Aesthetic Trainer with Allergan for BOTOX Cosmetic, JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel, and LATISSE®
- A participant in the JUVÉDERM Injectable Gel multi-center study
- An advisor to the Allergan’s LATISSE Advisory Board
- A national trainer for Artefill® dermal filler. Her practice has been selected as an Artefill Center of Excellence
Aesthetic Services
The Beauty, Laser & Wellness center offers cosmetic skincare, body contouring and laser treatments for complete age-defying results. Dr. Bonakdar’s primary goal is making sure that each patient has a positive experience at her practice. She takes pride in her detailed evaluation for each patient prior to recommending the most appropriate treatments based on individual needs. Her easy-going nature, extensive clinical knowledge, and dedication to positive results have earned her many recommendations and referrals from many of her clients. She offers the following treatments at her Orange County practice:
Facial Rejuvenation, such as BOTOX Cosmetic, chemical peels and facials, and injectable fillers, such as JUVÉDERM in Orange County.
Lasers & Light therapy, such as Thermage®, Pellevé™, laser skin rejuvenation, vein treatment and sclerotherapy, and laser hair removal in Orange County.
Body Reshaping, such as laser-assisted liposuction (Smartlipo™), CoolSculpting® by ZELTIQ™, and cellulite treatment.
Spa Treatments, such as LATISSE, cosmeceuticals, and infrared sauna.
