Giving Back
In addition to helping our patients achieve their cosmetic goals, our team of experts is dedicated to giving back by providing their services to those in need.
Mission Plasticos
Mission Plasticos was founded in 1999 by our own Orange County plastic surgeon Dr. Larry Nichter. In subsequent years, Dr. Jed Horowitz joined forces to help expand the non-profit program. In the beginning, Mission Plasticos only performed surgery in poverty-stricken, underdeveloped countries outside of the United States.
In these regions, children are frequently born with congenital disfigurements. These children are often perceived negatively by their society, thus resulting in a life filled with shame, pain, and hopelessness. In some areas, they are hidden from others and never allowed to run, play, laugh, and thrive as normal children.
Mission Plasticos strives to be an enduring philanthropic plastic surgery organization based on humanitarian intentions. By establishing host country medical alliances, the Mission Plasticos team is able to increase its impact on providing reconstructive plastic surgery to those in need. Mission Plasticos also provides surgical training to residing doctors so they can continue to administer proper care. Our dedicated volunteers believe wholeheartedly in the mission of helping those who cannot help themselves.
Acute burns are another common disfigurement in impoverished areas. The use of kerosene to cook and for heat can result in unintentional injury. Astonishingly, in some areas, girls are intentionally set ablaze as punishment. Mission Plasticos provides corrective surgery so these children can work towards having happy, healthy lives.
In early 2016, Mission Plasticos expanded its efforts by performing post-mastectomy breast reconstruction surgery on recovering cancer patients. Reconstructive surgery is not typically offered in impoverished countries, and like the children mentioned above, society tends to reject these women, affecting their ability to work and support their families.
“Thank you for everything you have done for me in my recovery. Reconstruction has been, for me, a not only physical but emotional transformation. God put in my way angels who helped my body and my heart. You are true heroes and examples of life and profession, its commitment goes beyond the limits. Thanks, Dr. Larry Nichter and Plasticos Foundation (Mission Plasticos).”
– Mary, Baja, Mexico
Reshaping Lives America
Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery, in partnership with Mission Plasticos and other local agencies, launched a new medical initiative aimed at providing much-needed reconstructive surgical care to individuals throughout the United States.
The aptly named Reshaping Lives America offers reconstructive plastic surgery to residents who cannot receive these life-changing procedures. This could be due to unstable housing, no health insurance, and ineligibility for publicly sponsored programs. It’s the first nationwide program providing reconstructive surgical care to people living in poverty in the United States.
Reshaping Lives America is an expansion of Reshaping Lives California, the pilot program created in 2016 to provide life-changing reconstructive surgery for California patients in need at no cost. To date, over 1,000 patients have received life-changing care from board-certified volunteer surgeons.
The national expansion was made possible by a $1 million donation to Mission Plasticos from Sientra, a medical aesthetics company uniquely focused on plastic surgery. This expansion was also achieved by the leadership of Sientra’s CEO, Ron Menezes, who serves as the chairman of Reshaping Lives America Corporate Council (the funding arm for the program).
“Sientra is proud to support the Mission Plasticos Reshaping Lives America program. Connecting patients in need with outstanding board-certified reconstructive surgeons will make a significant difference in the lives of not only patients, but also their families and communities.”
– Ron Menezes, Sientra CEO
Patient Application
If you are in a situation where you need reconstruction surgery but cannot afford the costs associated with it, please click here to complete an application for consideration. All applicants will be screened by our board-certified surgeons. Those selected will be contacted by a member of the Mission Plasticos team with further details.
Help Support Our Mission
Are you interested in donating? Outside funding is crucial to the success of our programs. We gratefully accept donations in any amount. Your donation helps us provide life-changing interventions to patients throughout the United States and around the world. Click here to Donate.
Mission Plasticos Contact Information:
Susan Williamson, Executive Director
Phone: (714) 769-9974
Email: info@missionplasticos.org
Website: http://missionplasticos.org
Hear What Our Patients
Have to Say…
“Everything I hoped for and more!”
“What can I say about my experience here… It was amazing! Everything I hoped for and more! Not only is Dr. Nichter a perfectionist, he’s also an expert at what he does! I am very pleased with my results! All of his support staff are amazing as well! Everyone makes you feel so welcome and cared for.”*
Laura M. (Google Review)
“10/10 recommend coming here…”
“The whole process was so easy and I was so well taken care of. 10/10 recommend coming here, don’t even second guess it, you’re at the right place!!! I went to multiple appointments at other surgeons and nothing comes close to how professional and amazing this office is.”*
Dominica F. (Yelp Review)
“I couldn’t be more satisfied.”
“Dr. Horowitz is an amazing plastic surgeon who makes everything look so natural and beautiful. He is very kind, artistic and works magic. I am very happy with my results and he did exactly what I wanted/described. I couldn’t be more satisfied. The staff at his office are very patient and supportive throughout the whole process. …”*
Joanne L. (Google Review)
“… truly a life changing experience…”
“I had the the most AMAZING experience with Dr. Nichter. I first got breast implants with him back in 2006 and it was perfect. May 2021, I went back to get a full mommy make over with him (breast lift, tummy tuck, liposuction of arms, chin & things). Dr. Nichter and his staffs are amazing from the beginning to end. It has been truly a life changing experience …”*
Patcharin S. (Google Review)
“Dr. Horowitz is amazing.”
Dr. Horowitz is amazing. I’ve seen him for several surgeries and he is as kind now as he always has been, and knowledgeable too! He is very patient with my millions of questions and works hard to make me feel comfortable and at ease. His staff is great, they are always very welcoming! I love this place. …”*
Irish M. (Google Review)
“My experience was amazing.”
“Dr. Horowitz is very warm, professional and makes you feel comfortable. He did my breast augmentation for me about a month ago and I couldn’t be happier. My experience was amazing. I didn’t feel rushed during my consultation & he always made sure that I understood everything. …”*
Ashley Z. (RealSelf Review)
“Everything I hoped for and more!”
“What can I say about my experience here… It was amazing! Everything I hoped for and more! Not only is Dr. Nichter a perfectionist, he’s also an expert at what he does! I am very pleased with my results! All of his support staff are amazing as well! Everyone makes you feel so welcome and cared for.”*
Laura M. (Google Review)
“10/10 recommend coming here…”
“The whole process was so easy and I was so well taken care of. 10/10 recommend coming here, don’t even second guess it, you’re at the right place!!! I went to multiple appointments at other surgeons and nothing comes close to how professional and amazing this office is.”*
Dominica F. (Yelp Review)
“I couldn’t be more satisfied.”
“Dr. Horowitz is an amazing plastic surgeon who makes everything look so natural and beautiful. He is very kind, artistic and works magic. I am very happy with my results and he did exactly what I wanted/described. I couldn’t be more satisfied. The staff at his office are very patient and supportive throughout the whole process. …”*
Joanne L. (Google Review)
“Dr. Horowitz is amazing.”
Dr. Horowitz is amazing. I’ve seen him for several surgeries and he is as kind now as he always has been, and knowledgeable too! He is very patient with my millions of questions and works hard to make me feel comfortable and at ease. His staff is great, they are always very welcoming! I love this place. …”*
Irish M. (Google Review)
“… truly a life changing experience…”
“I had the the most AMAZING experience with Dr. Nichter. I first got breast implants with him back in 2006 and it was perfect. May 2021, I went back to get a full mommy make over with him (breast lift, tummy tuck, liposuction of arms, chin & things). Dr. Nichter and his staffs are amazing from the beginning to end. It has been truly a life changing experience …”*
Patcharin S. (Google Review)
“My experience was amazing.”
“Dr. Horowitz is very warm, professional and makes you feel comfortable. He did my breast augmentation for me about a month ago and I couldn’t be happier. My experience was amazing. I didn’t feel rushed during my consultation & he always made sure that I understood everything. …”*
Ashley Z. (RealSelf Review)
Hear What Our Patients
Have to Say…
“Everything I hoped for and more!”
“What can I say about my experience here… It was amazing! Everything I hoped for and more! Not only is Dr. Nichter a perfectionist, he’s also an expert at what he does! I am very pleased with my results! All of his support staff are amazing as well! Everyone makes you feel so welcome and cared for.”*
Laura M. (Google Review)
“10/10 recommend coming here…”
“The whole process was so easy and I was so well taken care of. 10/10 recommend coming here, don’t even second guess it, you’re at the right place!!! I went to multiple appointments at other surgeons and nothing comes close to how professional and amazing this office is.”*
Dominica F. (Yelp Review)
“My experience was amazing.”
“Dr. Horowitz is very warm, professional and makes you feel comfortable. He did my breast augmentation for me about a month ago and I couldn’t be happier. My experience was amazing. I didn’t feel rushed during my consultation & he always made sure that I understood everything. …”*
Ashley Z. (RealSelf Review)
“I couldn’t be more satisfied.”
“Dr. Horowitz is an amazing plastic surgeon who makes everything look so natural and beautiful. He is very kind, artistic and works magic. I am very happy with my results and he did exactly what I wanted/described. I couldn’t be more satisfied. The staff at his office are very patient and supportive throughout the whole process. …”*
Joanne L. (Google Review)
“Dr. Horowitz is amazing.”
Dr. Horowitz is amazing. I’ve seen him for several surgeries and he is as kind now as he always has been, and knowledgeable too! He is very patient with my millions of questions and works hard to make me feel comfortable and at ease. His staff is great, they are always very welcoming! I love this place. …”*
Irish M. (Google Review)
“… truly a life changing experience…”
“I had the the most AMAZING experience with Dr. Nichter. I first got breast implants with him back in 2006 and it was perfect. May 2021, I went back to get a full mommy make over with him (breast lift, tummy tuck, liposuction of arms, chin & things). Dr. Nichter and his staffs are amazing from the beginning to end. It has been truly a life changing experience …”*
Patcharin S. (Google Review)
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