William E. Starr, M.D. F.A.C.S.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - 1801 Solar Drive, Suite 150 - Oxnard, CA 93030 - 805-983-1999
Meet Dr. Melinda L. Lacerna
Read Dr. Lacerna’s Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Lacerna was born in the Philippines and migrated to the US with her family when she was 8 years old. She became interested in plastic surgery even before applying to medical school after learning about various volunteer mission trips that plastic surgeons are involved with all over the world.
Dr. Lacerna’s drive enabled her to finish her Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences from Cal State Fullerton near the top of her class despite working three jobs to support herself. In 1998, she obtained her Medical Degree from University of California in Irvine; she then pursued her training in General Surgery at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles and then Plastic Surgery residency at Temple University in Philadelphia. She is Board Certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery.
Dr. Lacerna has extensive experience in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery, Body Sculpting, and Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss.
She is involved in numerous charitable activities both locally and internationally and has treated children with cleft lip deformities in the Philippines and burn victims in Ghana, West Africa. She lives in Camarillo, CA with her husband, Dr. Brian Kimbrell, FACS. She is also an accomplished artist and oil painter.
Philosophy
A consultation with Dr. Lacerna is like confiding to a close friend about insecurities you have about your appearance. As a woman, she listens very closely to your concerns and hopes. She understands exactly how women want to look and feel- whether in a bikini or lingerie, or simply wanting the right curves in jeans, a little black dress, or a wedding gown. She understands you want your face to have that “natural glow” during a candlelit dinner or a reunion, but not look like you just had your face done. As an artist, Dr. Lacerna visualizes and seeks to deliver the unique masterpiece in each individual.
In order to maintain the best results possible, Dr. Lacerna encourages her patients to maintain a balanced lifestyle of regular exercise and healthy eating, in order to keep the new self confidence and life optimism that matches your beautiful new face and body!