--- title: "Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel | Plastic Surgeon, Newport Beach & Upland" description: "Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel is a board-certified plastic surgeon with ASAPS-endorsed cosmetic fellowship training, seeing patients in Newport Beach and Upland, CA." url: "https://socalplasticsurgeons.com/about/dr-nykiel/" language: "en" last_reviewed: "2026-11-08" doctor: "Matthew Nykiel, MD" credential: "Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery" practice: "SoCal Plastic Surgeons" address: "1401 Avocado Ave Suite #501A, Newport Beach, CA 92660" phone: "+19494160038" --- CREDENTIALS AND HONORS # About Dr. Matthew J Nykiel Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel is a board-certified surgeon and an internationally recognized leader in cosmetic plastic surgery. He is one of the few surgeons to hold this double subspecialty and has completed the prestigious Cosmetic Fellowship endorsed by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), which is the only cosmetic group consisting entirely of board-certified plastic surgeons. Previously a member of the Stanford University Plastic Surgery Faculty and a Stanford alumnus, Dr. Nykiel earned his Medical Degree from Indiana University. He completed an esteemed Plastic Surgery Residency in St. Louis, where he was honored as Administrative Chief Resident and elected to the Graduate Medical Education Committee. His recognitions include Doctor's Choice Awards, Top100 Doctors, the RealSelf 500 List and the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2017). Dr. Nykiel is also a sought-after certified [VASER Liposuction Trainer](https://socalplasticsurgeons.com/training/vaser-training/), sharing his advanced techniques with physicians who visit his office to learn under his expertise. ![Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel](https://a-us.storyblok.com/f/1022271/743x1052/a135ef5d3d/dr-matthew-j-nykiel.png/m/filters:quality\(80\):focal\(396x274:397x275\)) * * * ![Leland Stanford University](https://a-us.storyblok.com/f/1022271/254x254/84ff8c39a6/leland-stanford-university.png/m/filters:quality\(80\)) ![American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery](https://a-us.storyblok.com/f/1022271/253x284/d9c9077619/american-society-for-aesthetic-plastic-surgery.png/m/filters:quality\(80\)) ![American Society of Plastic Surgeons](https://a-us.storyblok.com/f/1022271/362x287/ba7b76fb9f/american-society-of-plastic-surgeons.png/m/filters:quality\(80\)) ![American Board of Plastic Surgery](https://a-us.storyblok.com/f/1022271/236x237/8064ae4e46/american-board-of-plastic-surgery.png/m/filters:quality\(80\)) * * * **Board Certifications & Society Memberships** * American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) * American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) * Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) **Education & Experience** * Indiana University, Medical School * St. Louis University, Residency * Stanford University **Faculty Appointments** * Stanford University * * * DR. NYKIEL'S SPECIALTY ## Best BBL Surgeon in Southern California Dr. Nykiel is known as one of the world's best hour-glass body sculpting experts. He has dedicated his career to developing and refining techniques that combine liposuction, liposculpting, fat transfers, breast augmentation/lifts, and tummy tucks to sculpt the perfect hourglass shape. Dr. Nykiel's reputation has drawn patients from all around the world to visit him in Southern California for his specialty in [Brazilian Butt Lifts](https://socalplasticsurgeons.com/body/brazilian-butt-lift/) (BBL), hourglass [body contouring](https://socalplasticsurgeons.com/body/body-contouring/), [breast augmentations](https://socalplasticsurgeons.com/breasts/breast-augmentation/), or his Mom to Milf Makeover®. [BOOK A CONSULTATION](https://socalplasticsurgeons.com/contact/) EXPLORE PROCEDURES [Breast Lift](https://socalplasticsurgeons.com/breast/breast-lift/) [Breast Augmentation](https://socalplasticsurgeons.com/breast/breast-augmentation/) [Liposuction](https://socalplasticsurgeons.com/body/vaser-liposuction/) [Fat Transfer](https://socalplasticsurgeons.com/body/fat-transfer/) * * * IN THE MEDIA ## Where have you seen Dr. Nykiel? Dr. Nykiel is most often recognized as a member of the Dr. Miami Squad, where he's made appearances on the channels since 2017. He's also appeared on *Sirius XM The Doctors Channel* and *FuseTV* and is a frequent guest on Los Angeles radio stations and iHeartMedia. Dr. Nykiel has also been featured in *New Beauty Magazine and People Magazine*. As a founding member of the Plastic Surgery Channel on Instagram, Dr. Nykiel uses his strong social media presence to educate and demystify plastic surgery by showing live surgeries and sharing his insights. Follow along on social: ![Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel, board-certified plastic surgeon, showing a patient a photo on a phone](https://a-us.storyblok.com/f/1022271/1691x1157/adee8e4351/dr.png/m/filters:quality\(80\)) * * * PATIENT REVIEWS ## What patients are saying about SoCal Plastic Surgeons ### AMAZING EXPERIENCE What an amazing experience! Dr. Nykiel is a caring and thorough surgeon. The office staff helpful and caring. All questions answered. Great care throughout! I would do it again in a heartbeat! The recovery time has been easy! ### AMAZING EXPERIENCE What an amazing experience! Dr. Nykiel is a caring and thorough surgeon. The office staff helpful and caring. All questions answered. Great care throughout! I would do it again in a heartbeat! The recovery time has been easy! ### AMAZING EXPERIENCE What an amazing experience! Dr. Nykiel is a caring and thorough surgeon. The office staff helpful and caring. All questions answered. Great care throughout! I would do it again in a heartbeat! The recovery time has been easy! * * * Schedule a consultation ## Are you ready to take the first step in your transformation? We're happy to answer your questions and provide more information to guide you on your journey during your private consultation. If you're interested in traveling to Newport Beach for surgery with Dr. Nykiel, we offer virtual consultations for your convenience. Loading form...