Mountain View
Location
19+
Years
Plastic
Specialty
Dr. Cindy Russell is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Mountain View, California, affiliated with Sutter Health and Palo Alto Medical Foundation since 1986. She earned her medical degree from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1980 and completed both her general surgery and integrated plastic surgery residencies at Stanford University. Dr. Russell further trained through a cosmetic surgery fellowship at Manhattan Eye and Ear in New York.
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Stanford University (Integrated Plastic Surgery)
Manhattan Eye and Ear (Cosmetic Surgery)
Dr. Cindy Russell
★ 5.0 (9 reviews)
Facelift
February 21, 2026
Dr. Russell is an extremely thorough, knowledgeable, competent, and professional doctor. I’m extremely satisfied with the results of my surgery.
February 17, 2026
Dr Russell has been amazing throughout my entire journey. I needed a total explant surgery with capsule removal and lift. I was suffering in pain for many years without any relief. Dr Russell was able to convince insurance to help cover a portion of my surgery. She’s amazingly kind, thorough, and you can tell she genuinely cares about her patients and their well being.
January 26, 2026
Dr. Russell is amazing. I was referred to her after the initial doctor I saw cancelled my insurance, and I’m very fortunate for that. On my very first visit with Dr. Russell she took time to explain my surgery, the procedure itself, what can be done and how, plus recovery. Even had pictures to show me. I felt so much better and relieved after that very first visit. And even in that visit Dr. Russell listened to me and about a second procedure I would need later. I’ve now have completed both procedures with Dr. Russell and just in awe and amazement with the wonderful outcome of both procedures. Dr. Russell has made a huge difference in my life. Dr. Russell is not only a wonderful doctor/surgeon she is also very compassionate and understanding. Very detailed also. Thank you Dr. Russell.
October 24, 2025
Dr. Cindy Russell is one of the queens of my life. She performed a skin-only abdominoplasty (no lipo or muscle repair) on me after significant weight loss 20 years ago, and I couldn't be happier—the results are beautiful, and her care has been absolutely exceptional. She crossed every t and dotted every i to ensure I had the safest, most successful procedure possible. Dr. Russell is meticulous and a true master of her craft, not just in sculpting and transforming bodies, but in genuinely caring for her patients. Her bedside manner is kind and affirming. She welcomes all my questions—and I have tons of them—and never makes me feel rushed. I consulted with multiple plastic surgeons, but from the moment I met her, I knew she was the one. Her healing protocols are incredibly specific, and at 2.5 weeks post-op, I feel fantastic. I have nothing but positive things to say about my pre-op experience, surgery day, post-op care, and recovery. This is not an easy procedure to bounce back from, but her protocols and detailed instructions have made everything go as smoothly as possible. I'm already planning at least two more procedures with her, and I expect them to go just as well. For anyone considering plastic surgery in the Bay Area who's willing to be patient (she won't rush through multiple surgeries at once because your health is her top priority), I cannot recommend Dr. Russell enough. P.S. For anyone considering this surgery, I highly recommend having a trusted & loving caretaker with you for at least the first 7-10 days. I also highly recommend a nurse for the first 24 hours. I worked with Lidys Lopez, RN of Zen Concierge Nursing & she was fabulous; I continue to see her for lymphatic massage.
October 22, 2025
Dr. Russell is an excellent surgeon, who goes above and beyond for her patients. Her skills and personality are unparalleled.
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