Authentic Beauty: Defining a New Standard for Care and Results in Plastic Surgery
A New Book by Dr. Scott R. Miller
When it comes to enhancing appearance while preserving individuality using modern plastic surgery, board-certified La Jolla plastic surgeon Scott Miller, MD, FACS is among the leading authorities. With over two decades of practice experience, Dr. Miller has dedicated his career to helping patients achieve naturally beautiful results through artistry, service, precision, and personalized care. Now, he shares his unique philosophy and expert insights in his new book, Authentic Beauty: Defining a New Standard for Care and Results in Plastic Surgery.
This trailblazing book is an essential resource for anyone considering aesthetic enhancement — or who are simply curious about the possibilities of aesthetic medicine. With a focus on education, empowerment, and authenticity, Authentic Beauty offers readers the tools they need to make confident, informed decisions about their care.
A Philosophy of Authentic Beauty
Plastic surgery is often misunderstood, and results are sometimes portrayed as dramatic or unnatural. Dr. Miller challenges this narrative by redefining beauty in terms of authenticity and balance. He emphasizes that the goal of plastic surgery should never be to erase individuality, but rather to reclaim youthful vitality while honoring each patient’s unique features.
At the core of Dr. Miller’s philosophy is the belief that less is often more. In Authentic Beauty, he explains how minimal interventions, when performed with skill and vision, can create the most optimal results. By tailoring each treatment plan to a patient’s personal goals and anatomy, Dr. Miller ensures outcomes that enhance rather than alter — restore rather than reinvent.
He introduces readers to the four guiding pillars of his practice:
- Quality – Uncompromising standards in surgical technique and patient care
- Integrity – Honest guidance rooted in what’s best for the patient
- Safety – A meticulous approach to planning and execution for safe, long-term outcomes
- Service – A commitment to compassionate, personalized care at every stage of the process
These principles shape not only the way Dr. Miller approaches surgery, but also the way he educates readers throughout the text.
Who Should Read Authentic Beauty?
Whether you’re actively considering a procedure or you simply want to understand what’s possible, Authentic Beauty offers a trusted, approachable perspective grounded in decades of experience. Readers who could benefit from the book include:
- Individuals exploring aesthetic surgery for the first time
- Patients who want to better understand the consultation and surgical journey
- Patients interested in plastic surgery for men
- Men and women interested in both surgical and non-surgical treatment options
- Anyone who values natural-looking results and a philosophy of subtle, transformative enhancement