MEET DR. MARIN
MEET DR. MARIN
I always knew I would be a surgeon. Plastic Surgery attracted me because it’s one of the few specialties that is as intriguing as it is complex. A heightened level of skill is required to be a great plastic surgeon. When you consider your final results are impossible to hide, doing it well becomes the ultimate challenge. Cosmetic enhancement offers a certain degree of artistic freedom and interpretation. And that makes my profession one of the most satisfying I can imagine.
– Dr. Marin
About Dr. Marin
Dr. Vincent Marin is a Board-Certified plastic surgeon in San Diego, California. As a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Marin specializes in the expert cosmetic enhancement and restoration of the body, breast, face, and nose.
Dr. Marin’s extensive experience with secondary (revision) rhinoplasty and breast implant revision surgery has made him a leading authority in two of the most challenging operations in plastic surgery.
Early Life & Education
Dr. Marin was raised in San Diego, California. He participated in numerous sports during his youth, and as a student at Cathedral Catholic High School back when it was known as “Uni”. He graduated with honors from Harvard University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Anthropology. Dr. Marin went on to attain his Medical Degree from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City.
Residency & Fellowship
Dr. Marin finished his internship at the esteemed Baylor College of Medicine’s Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, where he would also complete his integrated Plastic Surgery residency. Plastic Surgery has been and continues to be one of the most challenging residencies to obtain, and Dr. Marin was fortunate to be selected at his first choice. His exceptional training provided him unparalleled surgical training at the largest medical center in the world – The Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. He was also given the opportunity to learn from the world’s experts in complex reconstructive surgery at the MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Personal Life
Away from the clinic, Dr. Marin enjoys surfing and
traveling with his family.
Medical Career & Certifications
As a former clinical instructor, Dr. Marin has held leading positions in numerous clinics and hospitals in Texas and California, including:
- Teaching Faculty, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
- Teaching Faculty, Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, CA
- Texas Institute for Surgery at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
- North Central Surgery Center, Dallas, TX
Awards & Recognition
La Jolla Best
Awarded as the 2018 Best of La Jolla Awards in Plastic Surgery. The distinction acknowledges the best businesses in the community.
RealSelf Top Contributors
It is an award given to an exclusive group of doctors that continue to dedicate their time to answering user questions. These surgeons are open about their level of service and urge patients to post honest reviews and ratings.
RealSelf “Top Doctor”
It is a highly regarded and internationally recognized status that is awarded to surgeons who have made a number of remarkable contributions to the digital community. Click here to read the full blog post!
Real Self 500 2016
Practitioners awarded the Annual RealSelf 500 list are recognized for providing invaluable insight and expertise online.
San Diego’s Best
Nominated for the “2010 Best Cosmetic Surgeon in San Diego” by the readers of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Magazines and TV Features
Dr. Marin continues to serve as a regular fixture on Fox 5 San Diego’s Morning News, a position he’s held for almost a decade. In addition, Dr. Vincent Marin has been featured many times in print and television.
Dr. M was amazing. He spent a lot of time with me and answered all my questions during my consultation. My results were awesome! I feel like a new women.
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Publications
Dr. Marin finished his internship at the esteemed Baylor College of Medicine’s Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, where he would also complete his integrated Plastic Surgery residency. Plastic Surgery has been and continues to be one of the most challenging residencies to obtain, and Dr. Marin was fortunate to be selected at his first choice. His exceptional training provided him unparalleled surgical training at the largest medical center in the world – The Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. He was also given the opportunity to learn from the world’s experts in complex reconstructive surgery at the MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Lower Lateral Turnover Flap in Open Rhinoplasty
Janis JE, Trussler A, Ghavami A, Marin VP, Rohrich R, Gunter JP
Jun 123(6): 1830-41, 2009
Lower Lateral Turnover Flap in Open Rhinoplasty
Janis JE, Trussler A, Ghavami A, Marin VP, Rohrich R, Gunter JP
Jun 123(6): 1830-41, 2009
Serum Cotinine and Wound Complications in Head and Neck Reconstruction
Marin VP, Landecker A, Gunter JP
Apr 121(4): 1442-8, 2008
Serum Cotinine and Wound Complications in Head and Neck Reconstruction
Marin VP, Pytynia KB, Langstein HN, Dahlstrom KR, Wei O, Sturgis EM
Feb 121(2): 451-7, 2008
Palatal distraction in a Canine Cleft Palate Model
Ascherman JA, Marin VP, Rogers L, Prisant N
Apr (Pt. 2) 105: 1687-94, 2000
Cranial Reossification with Absorbable Plates
Ascherman JA, Knowles S, Marin VP, Prisant N, Hu G, Chiu DTW
Mar 107: 763-8, 2001
Seminars in Plastic Surgery
Dorsal Augmentation with Autogenous Rib Cartilage
Gunter JP, Cochran CS, Marin VP
May Vol. 22: 74-89, 2008
Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology
A Systematic Approach to Open Rhinoplasty
Cochran CS, Marin VP
Sept 18 (3): 166‐71, 2007
Head & Neck
Isolated Cervical Esophageal Reconstruction for Rare Esophageal Tumors
Marin VP, Yu P, Weber RS
Jul 28(9): 856-60, 2006
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Lower Lateral Turnover Flap in Open Rhinoplasty
Janis JE, Trussler A, Ghavami A, Marin VP, Rohrich R, Gunter JP
Jun 123(6): 1830-41, 2009
Lower Lateral Turnover Flap in Open Rhinoplasty
Janis JE, Trussler A, Ghavami A, Marin VP, Rohrich R, Gunter JP
Jun 123(6): 1830-41, 2009
Serum Cotinine and Wound Complications in Head and Neck Reconstruction
Marin VP, Landecker A, Gunter JP
Apr 121(4): 1442-8, 2008
Serum Cotinine and Wound Complications in Head and Neck Reconstruction
Marin VP, Pytynia KB, Langstein HN, Dahlstrom KR, Wei O, Sturgis EM
Feb 121(2): 451-7, 2008
Palatal distraction in a Canine Cleft Palate Model
Ascherman JA, Marin VP, Rogers L, Prisant N
Apr (Pt. 2) 105: 1687-94, 2000
Cranial Reossification with Absorbable Plates
Ascherman JA, Knowles S, Marin VP, Prisant N, Hu G, Chiu DTW
Mar 107: 763-8, 2001
Seminars in Plastic Surgery
Dorsal Augmentation with Autogenous Rib Cartilage
Gunter JP, Cochran CS, Marin VP
May Vol. 22: 74-89, 2008
Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology
A Systematic Approach to Open Rhinoplasty
Cochran CS, Marin VP
Sept 18 (3): 166‐71, 2007
Head & Neck
Isolated Cervical Esophageal Reconstruction for Rare Esophageal Tumors
Marin VP, Yu P, Weber RS
Jul 28(9): 856-60, 2006
*The images and content provided on this website are developed to educate the public on the procedures offered at Marin Aesthetics.
Individual results vary per patient. To assess your candidacy per procedure, we strongly recommend scheduling
a formal consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Vincent Marin.
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