MeetDr. Catherine Huang-BegovicKnown to her patients as Dr. Cat
Board-certified plastic surgeon, Harvard and UCLA trained, named one of the world’s top 5 plastic surgeons by Chic Icon Magazine, Dr. 90210 on E!, founder of MD GLAM, mother and wife.
Early Years & First Steps
Dr. Cat Begovic’s journey to becoming a world-renowned Beverly Hills plastic surgeon has not always been easy. A rebellious unapologetic nonconformist with individual style and expression was balanced out with her incomparable record of academic excellence which included a perfect SAT score, rated one USA’s top 25 high school students nationally, to being a Presidential Scholar and recognized science winner invited to the White House twice to meet the President to attending and graduating from Harvard with honors where she majored in Molecular and Cellular Biology.
Medical School & Residency
Dr. Cat Begovic’s never-ending ambition and belief in herself took her all the way from Harvard to California where she went to UCLA for medical school. Upon completion of her medical degree, Dr. Begovic was selected into the highly competitive Head and Neck Surgery training program at UCLA performing advanced Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery for 6 years. She then completed a second surgery training program in Plastic Surgery at UCLA. The UCLA plastic surgery training program has been rated one of the top training programs in the country in all areas of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery.
Plastic Surgery Career
Dr. Cat’s passion for Plastic Surgery and for women’s transformation through procedures she performs while sharing it through social media has positioned Dr. Cat Begovic as a top medical influencer with a loyal following of 1.7 million across her platforms, women who are enthralled with watching Dr. Cat Begovic’s live surgeries and meticulous technique that leaves minimal bruising, nearly invisible scars, and allows for a short recovery time. Although she is well versed in all areas of plastic surgery she is known for her signature “natural looking tummy tuck” and for being a pioneer in vaginal cosmetic surgery and rejuvenation.
Most of all she is known for being an unapologetic perfectionist who demands only the best possible results for herself and an unparalleled patient experience. What makes Dr. Cat unique in what she does? She cares, she listens, she’s transparent and she delivers results. It is for that reason that she is one of the world’s most successful plastic surgeons and her patients fly into Beverly Hills for surgery with her from all over the world. Many of her patients travel to Beverly Hills for surgery with her, from across the United States and abroad. Chic Icon Magazine named her one of the world’s top 5 plastic surgeons, and The Luxe Insider listed her among the top 10 plastic surgeons in the world. Read more about why patients choose Dr. Cat.
MD GLAM Skincare
Dr. Cat Begovic is also a skincare and beauty expert, having performed scientific research on anti-aging and skincare and is the founder and CEO of her revolutionary skincare line MD GLAM.
MD GLAM also embodies the essence of self compassion and self care that is part of Dr. Cat’s message to the world.
During her time at UCLA, Dr. Cat extensively researched anti-aging skin products and became an expert in the field, speaking at national conferences and publishing her findings in the prestigious Aesthetic Surgery Journal. More about MD GLAM on mdglam.com.
Women Empowerment
Dr. Cat Begovic is a champion of women empowerment and a source of inspiration for many young women. Her persona, brand, and social media platform are a tribe where women have come together in a safe and positive environment to celebrate each other. Dr. Cat’s essentials for success and happiness is to never forget to make time for self-reflection, self-care, personal growth, and family. Becoming balanced and well-rounded as a mother and wife have also helped her become a more compassionate and loving surgeon as well. Dr. Cat’s motto is: Whatever you can dream you can accomplish. Believe in yourself, pursue it from a place of love and truth and do it with self-caring and self-compassion. Every single person is unique and creates their own path in life that is just as valid and important as anyone else’s.
Education and Training
UNDERGRADUATE
EDUCATION
1994 to 1998
Harvard University
Bachelor’s degree, Molecular and Cellular Biology, cum laude
MEDICAL
EDUCATION
1998 to 2002
UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
SURGICAL
INTERNSHIP
2002 to 2003
UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles
General Surgery Internship
HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
RESIDENCY
2003 to 2008
UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Five years of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery training
PLASTIC SURGERY
RESIDENCY
2008 to 2010
UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, her second surgical residency, at one of the top-rated programs in the country
BOARD
CERTIFICATION
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Board-certified plastic surgeon since 2013, recertified 2023
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Awards
and Honors
- 2015 Best of Beverly Hills Award in the Cosmetic Surgeons Category
- 2014 Best of Beverly Hills Award in the Cosmetic Surgeons Category
- 2013 Best of Beverly Hills Award in the Cosmetic Surgeons Category
- 2007 American College of Surgeons, San Diego Chapter Resident Paper Competition 3rd place award
- 2006 American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons/Synthes CMF Research Grant Award
- 2005 99th percentile on Head & Neck surgery in service exam
- 2002 Viola Hyde Excellence in Surgery Scholarship
- 2001 Letter of Distinction in OB/GYN, Psychiatry, Neurology
- 2000 Student Research Award in Surgery. Western Section American Federation for Medical Research and Clinical Investigation
- 2000 UCLA Medical School Student Research Scholarship
- 1998 Cum Laude Honors in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University
- 1998 John Harvard Scholarship Recipient(Group 1 ranking)
- 1993 Perfect Score SAT (1600)
Memberships
And Associations
Dr. 90210 on E!
Dr. Cat uses every media opportunity to showcase plastic surgery and Beverly Hills plastic surgery patients in the deeper and more meaningful emotional way that it truly is. Life transformations, new beginnings, hope, and the most intimate relationships that are nurtured between doctor and patient. Dr. Cat has been featured in “The Doctor’s” TV show, “Entertainment Tonight”, Fox News, CBS, “Spike TV”, Fitness RX, Ironman Magazine, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed News and many others.
Publications
- Begovic, C. Anti-wrinkle Pills? Nutritional supplements for skin health. Fitness RX. 2012 Feb; 25
- Begovic, C. Liposuction: A temporary Fix? FitnessRX. 2011 August; 100-101.
- Huang, CK. and Lesavoy M. Aesthetic surgery of the female genitalia. International Textbook of Aesthetic Surgery. In print 2013
- Huang, CK. and Handel N. The effects of Singular (Montelukast) on capsular contracture. Accepted, in print. Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2010
- Huang, CK. and Miller TA. The truth about over-the-counter topical anti-aging products: A comprehensive review. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2007 July; 27(4):402–412.
- Carpio KH, Saran MJ, Huang W, Ishida K, Roostaeian J, Bischoff D, Huang CK, Rudkin GH, Yamaguchi DT, Miller TA. Pre-treatment of Poly(L-Lactide–co–Glycolide) Scaffolds with Sodium Hydroxide Enhances Osteoblastic Differentiation and Slows Proliferation of Adipose Pre-osteoblast Cells. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 Feb; 121(2):424–434.
- Huang CK, Huang W, Zuk P, Jarrahy R, Rudkin GH, Ishida K, Yamaguchi DT, Miller TA. Genetic markers of osteogenesis and angiogenesis are altered in processed liposclupted cells when cultured on three-dimensional scaffolds. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 Feb; 121(2):411–23.
- Kaufman MR, Miller TA, Huang CK, Jarrahy R, Roostaeian J, Wasson KL, Ashley RK, Bradley JP. Autologous Fat Transfer for Facial Recontouring: Is there Science Behind the Art? Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 Nov; 120(7):2287–96.
- Head C, Huang CK, Sercarz J. Oncocytic Glomus Tumor of the Trachea. MMA, in press, 2007.
- Kaufman MR, Bradley JP, Dickinson B, Heller JB, Wasson KL, O’Hara CM, Huang CK, Gabbay J, Ghadar K, Miller TA. Autologous Fat Transfer National Consensus Survey: Trends in Techniques for Harvest, Preparation and Application and Perception of Short and Long Term Results. Plast Reconstr Surg., 2007 Jan; 119(1):323–31.
- Verneuil A, Sapp P, Huang CK, Abemayor EA. Malignant ameloblastoma: classification, diagnostic, and therapeutic challenges. Am J Otolaryngol. 2002 Jan-Feb; 23(1):44-8.
- Huang CK, Damrose E, Abemayor EA. Kuttner tumor (chronic sclerosing sialadenitis). Am J Otolaryngol. 2002 Nov-Dec; 23(6):394-7.
- Huang CK. Caloric restriction and aging: eat less, live longer. Nutrition Bytes. 1999 June; 5(1):7-10.
- Huang CK, Hao O. Degradation of Mono-chlorophenols by sonochemical process. Proceedings, 26th Mid-Atlantic Industrial Waste Conference, Suppl. 1994 May; 61-69.
Abstracts
- Huang CK, Huang W, Zuk P, Jarrahy R, Heiden K, Rudkin GH, Ishida, K, Yamaguchi D, Miller, TA. Genetic markers of osteogenesis and angiogenesis are altered in liposuction fat derived mesenchymal stem cells when cultured on three-dimensional scaffolds. Plast Reconst Surg, Suppl. 2007 July; 120(1), 69.
- Saran MJ, Huang W, Huanb CK, Hakimi M, Farnad S, Rudkin GH, Yamaguchi D, Miller TA. Effect of pore size on osteoblastic differentiation of murine pre-osteoblastic MC3-T3-E1 cells in a three-dimensional PLGA scaffold. Plast Reconst Surg, Suppl. 2007 July; 120(1),
- Hakimi M, Saran MJ, Huang W, Huang CK, Ishida K, Parhami F, Rudkin GH, Yamaguchi DT, Miller TA. Oxysterols enhance differentiation of murine pre-osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells cultured on 3-D PLGA scaffolds. . Plast Reconst Surg, Suppl. 2007 July; 120(1), 51
- Huang CK, Nelson SD, Calcaterra T. Fibromatosis of the neck. EORTC (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer), 25th Anniversary meeting; Aarhus, Denmark, April, 2001 Sarcoma 2001.
- Smith AD, Huang CK, Rouzbeh BS, Kordestani K, Lorenz HP, Benhaim P, Hedrick MH Mesenchymal stem cells derived from bone marrow and human adipose tissue exhibit multilineage potential. (abstract) Journal of Investigative Medicine, Suppl. 2000 Jan; 48(1):517
Presentations
- Huang CK and Miller TA. The truth about over-the-counter topical anti-aging products: A comprehensive review. Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists Annual Meeting; April, 2008. (presenter)
- Huang CK, Huang W, Zuk P, Jarrahy R, Rudkin GH, Ishida K, Yamaguchi D, Miller TA. Genetic markers of osteogenesis and angiogenesis are altered in liposuction fat derived mesenchymal stem cells when cultured on three-dimensional scaffolds. 52nd Annual Meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council; Stanford, California, June 2007. (presenter)
- Huang CK, Huang W, Zuk P, Jarrahy R, Rudkin GH, Ishida K, Yamaguchi D, Miller TA. Impact of the third dimension on osteo- and angiogenesis in liposuction fat derived stem cells. 2007 American College of Surgeons – San Diego Chapter Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, May 2007. (presenter)
- Huang CK, Huang W, Zuk P, Jarrahy R, Heiden K, Rudkin GH, Ishida K, Yamaguchi D, Miller TA. The impact of the third dimension on osteo- and angiogenesis in liposuction fat derived mesenchymal stem cells. Longmire Scientific Day. UCLA, CA, March 2007 (presenter)
- Huang CK, Huang W, Zuk P, Jarrahy R, Heiden K, Rudkin GH, Ishida K, Yamaguchi D, Miller TA. Impact of three-dimensional scaffold on the osteogenic differentiation and biosynthetic profile of human processed lipoaspirate (PLA) cells – Steps to creating a clinically useful synthetic bone graft. American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Meeting; Philadelphia, PA, September 2006. (presenter)
- Saram MJ, Huang W, Huang CK, Hakimi M, Farnad S, Rudkin GH, Yamaguchi D, Miller TA. Effect of prior osteo on osteoblastic differentiation of murine pre-osteoblastic MC3–T3-E1 cells in future. 52nd Annual Meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council; Stanford, California, June 2007. (presenter)
- Hakimi M, Saran MJ, Huang W, Huang CK, Ishida K, Parhami F, Rudkin GH, Yamaguchi DT, Miller TA. Osteorads enhance differentiation of murine pre-osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells grown on 3-D PLGA scaffolds. 52nd Annual Meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council; Stanford, California, June 2007. (presenter)
- Huang CK. Local free flaps for facial skin cancer coverage. Department of Head & Neck Surgery. University of California Los Angeles, CA, February 2006. (presenter)
- Huang CK, Smith AB, Balter S, Mendelson SD, Calcaterrra T. Fibromatosis of the neck. EORTC (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer), 25th Anniversary meeting; Aarhus, Denmark, April 2001 (presenter)
- Huang CK, Damrose E, Abemayor EA. Kuttner tumor: an enigmatic and neglected entity. American College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Southern California Chapter; Carlsbad, CA, January 2001 (presenter)
- Verneuil A, Sapp P, Huang CK, Abemayor EA. Malignant ameloblastoma: A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Western Section of the American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society Annual Meeting; Carlsbad, CA, January 2001
- Huang CK, Smith A, Benhaim P, Lorenz HP, Hedrick MH. Mesenchymal stem cells derived from bone marrow and human adipose tissue exhibit multilineage potential. Western Section American Federation for Medical Research Annual Meeting; Carmel, CA, February 2000 (presenter)
- Smith AD, Huang CK, Kordestani RK, Katz A, Torfi H, Lorenz HP, Benhaim P, Hedrick MH. Mesenchymal stem cells derived from bone marrow and human adipose tissue exhibit multilineage potential. American College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Southern California Chapter; Huntington Beach, CA, January 2000
- Kansal N, Huang CK, Angle N, Farooq M, Galebrath H, Ahn SS, Quinones-Baldrich W, Moore W, Freischlag J. Infrapopliteal redo bypass surgery in a tertiary referral center: a ten-year experience. Western Vascular Society Annual Meeting. Santa Fe, NM, September
- Verneuil A, Sapp P, Huang CK, Abemayor EA. Malignant ameloblastoma: with a multiphasic histologic pattern: A diagnostic, therapeutic and classification challenge. Western Section of the American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society Annual Meeting. Carlsbad, CA, January 2001
- Huang CK, Smith A, Benhaim P, Lorenz HP, Hedrick MH. Mesenchymal stem cells derived from bone marrow and human adipose tissue show equal adipogenic and osteogenic potential. UCLA Medical Student STTP Research Presentation Seminar, August 1999 (presenter)
- Huang CK, Smith A, Benhaim P, Lorenz HP, Hedrick MH. Mesenchymal stem cells derived from bone marrow and human adipose tissue show equal adipogenic and osteogenic potential. Western Section American Federation for Medical Research Annual Meeting; Carmel, CA, February 2000 (presenter)
- Huang CK, Hao O. Degradation of mono-chlorophenols by sonochemical process. Proceedings, 26th Mid Atlantic Industrial Waste Conference, August 1994 (presenter)
Plastic Surgery Consultation Beverly Hills
“I understand that getting a plastic surgery procedure is one of your biggest life decisions. It takes time, planning, and resources. I want you to know that myself and my team are here to help you every step of the way.”
Every consultation is with Dr. Cat herself, in person or by video with photos. She examines you, listens to what you want to change, and builds a surgical plan around your anatomy and your goals. The consultation fee is $500 ($1,500 for revision procedures) and it is applied to your surgery.
If you have general questions first, start with a free 15-minute discovery call with our Patient Concierge. Read about the consultation process, browse before and after photos or hear from patients in their own words.
Start Your Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Journey in Three Easy Steps
Dr. Cat and her staff are committed to taking the time to understand the individual needs and desires of each patient. She approaches each surgery with care and takes pride in the quality of her work. Dr. Cat will take the time to assess each patient’s individual situation and help each patient set realistic expectations. We encourage you to research your procedure and ask questions to make you as comfortable as possible through the process. Dr. Cat feels a close bond with her patients and never takes for granted the patient-doctor relationship of mutual respect.
Discovery Call
Consultation with Dr. Cat
Preparation and Surgery
Discovery Call
Schedule your complimentary discovery call with our Patient Concierge. We answer your first questions, learn about your goals and guide you to your consultation with Dr. Cat.
Consultation with Dr. Cat
Meet Dr. Cat for your consultation, in person or by video with photos. The consultation fee is $500, or $1,500 for a revision consultation. It is applied toward your surgery and never expires.
Preparation and Surgery
After you reserve your surgery date, Dr. Cat and our team make sure you are well informed, prepared, and supported for your big day. Then enjoy your results: after a quick recovery, you step into the improved quality of life you envisioned.
Schedule your complimentary discovery call with our Patient Concierge. We answer your first questions, learn about your goals and guide you to your consultation with Dr. Cat.
Meet Dr. Cat for your consultation, in person or by video with photos. The consultation fee is $500, or $1,500 for a revision consultation. It is applied toward your surgery and never expires.
After you reserve your surgery date, Dr. Cat and our team make sure you are well informed, prepared, and supported for your big day. Then enjoy your results: after a quick recovery, you step into the improved quality of life you envisioned.
Enjoy your results.
After a quick recovery, you step into the improved quality of life you envisioned.
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