Finding the Right Plastic Surgeon in Upland and the Inland Empire: What to Look For

Start with Board Certification — and Understand What It Means

• Complete an accredited medical degree followed by a minimum of five to six years of post-medical-school surgical residency
• Spend at least three of those years in a dedicated plastic surgery residency program
• Pass comprehensive written and oral board examinations administered by the ABPS
• Demonstrate an ongoing record of safe practice and continuing education to maintain certification

Be aware: terms like 'board certified' can be applied broadly. Some practitioners hold certification from specialty boards that do not require plastic surgery training. Always confirm the specific board — it should be the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Evaluate the Consultation Experience

A good consultation should include:

• A natural conversation — you should feel heard, not sold to.
• Are you board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? (Verify independently.)
• How many of this specific procedure do you perform per year?
• Where will the surgery be performed, and is that facility accredited?
• What does my specific recovery look like — for my anatomy and my goals?
• What are the realistic risks for this procedure?
• What happens if I have a complication? How accessible are you post-operatively?

Red Flags to Avoid

• Unable to verify board certification through the ABPS website
• Performing surgery in unaccredited facilities or office settings without appropriate safety protocols

Why the Inland Empire Deserves Better

For too long, patients in Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Fontana, Claremont, and Pomona have faced a frustrating reality: to access board-certified, high-caliber plastic surgery, they needed to commute to Los Angeles or San Diego. That means early morning drives, navigating freeway traffic, and recovering far from home and support systems.

Opus Plastic Surgery exists to change that reality for the Inland Empire. Dr. Tyler Frew trained at Loma Linda University Medical Center, earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, and has furthered his training through international surgical exchange programs — bringing a level of technique and surgical artistry typically associated with major metropolitan practices to a region that has deserved it for years.

What Sets Dr. Frew Apart