Dr. Ginger Slack is a meticulous, dedicated, and trustworthy Board Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction and aesthetic body procedures. Highly regarded by her peers, she is trusted by fellow medical professionals for her expertise and refined approach. She practices at UCLA Health, which includes both a hospital and a state-of-the-art surgery center, ensuring her patients have access to the highest level of care with an emphasis on safety.
Tasteful, natural, and sophisticated results
Dr. Slack is known for creating refined, elegant outcomes. Whether performing breast reconstruction or aesthetic surgery, her approach prioritizes harmony, balance, and proportion, ensuring results that look and feel effortless and natural. With a background in sculpture and modeling, she brings an artistic eye to every procedure, crafting sophisticated enhancements that complement the body’s natural contours. Her meticulous attention to detail helps patients achieve beautiful results without an overdone or artificial appearance.
Education & training
Dr. Slack has been practicing plastic surgery since 2013. She completed a six-year integrated plastic surgery residency at UCLA, where she trained in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery under world-renowned faculty, including experts from Beverly Hills. Following this, she pursued an advanced fellowship in reconstructive microsurgery, with a primary focus on microsurgical breast reconstruction techniques. Her rigorous training has equipped her with the skills to perform highly complex procedures with precision and artistry. She was also selected to serve as a Clinical Professor at UCLA, where she plays a pivotal role in training the next generation of plastic surgeons.
Professional background
Advanced specialization
Dr. Slack specializes in breast reconstruction and aesthetic surgery, combining her technical expertise with an artist’s eye. Her background in sculpture, photography, and modeling has given her an edge over other plastic surgeons. She applies her refined aesthetic sensibility and understanding of the human anatomy to procedures like mommy makeovers, body contouring, and breast enhancement surgeries. As a female plastic surgeon, she offers a unique perspective for women seeking reconstructive and aesthetic procedures.
Recognition & achievements
Dr. Slack is recognized for her academic excellence and surgical expertise. She achieved the highest in-service exam score during residency and received a best research award. She was also selected early for medical school through a combined BAC/MD program at USC, earning full scholarships for both college and medical school. Her reputation for excellence has led fellow doctors and medical colleagues to entrust her with their own surgical care — a true testament to her skill and judgment.
Professional memberships:
- Social Media Committee of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- Conference Committee for the California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS)
- Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons
Access to the #1 surgery center in California
Patients of Dr. Slack benefit from the highest standards of care at UCLA Health, which includes both a hospital and the #1 surgery center in California. This ensures patients have access to the safest and most advanced medical resources. As part of this elite medical environment, Dr. Slack collaborates with leading specialists across multiple disciplines, providing her patients with world-class care. Whether undergoing breast reconstruction or aesthetic surgery, patients can feel confident knowing they are in expert hands at a premier medical institution.
Holistic patient care philosophy
Dr. Slack believes that exceptional plastic surgery requires a compassionate, patient-centered approach. She draws from her own experiences as both a patient and caregiver, ensuring every individual receives personalized guidance and thorough counseling. She aims to help patients feel informed and empowered in their decisions. In fact, her patients maintain communication with her through every stage of the surgical journey, including the final stages of recovery. Under Dr. Slack’s expert care, you are never alone.
Personal connection to surgery
Dr. Ginger Slack’s passion for plastic surgery is deeply personal.
A family experience with reconstructive surgery gave her firsthand insight into the challenges patients face, which fostered within her a desire to ensure her own patients are cared for the way they deserve. She also believes surgery is in her blood—she comes from a long line of medical professionals, including the first female eye surgeon in Japan and an interventional cardiologist.
Life beyond surgical practice
Outside the operating room, Dr. Slack enjoys spending quality time with her husband and daughter. She values family, creativity, and lifelong learning, and her passion for art, photography, and fashion continues to inspire her work, influencing her tasteful, natural, and sophisticated approach to surgery.
