Voted Best Bay Area Plastic Surgeon
Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Treatments in Marin County & Bay Area, CA
Board-Certified & Award-Winning Care
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You can't describe that unless you've had it done. He's an artist. I love it.
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Neck Lift · Facial Fat Grafting
Natural-Looking Results. Expert Surgical Care. A Personalized Experience.
Choosing plastic surgery is deeply personal. You deserve a surgeon who understands that the most successful result is not one that changes who you are, but one that helps you look refreshed, balanced, and confidently yourself.
At NorCal Plastic Surgery, award-winning, board-certified plastic surgeon Timothy Rankin, MD, FACS, combines meticulous surgical technique with an individualized understanding of facial and body aesthetics. Known for his expertise in facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, and comprehensive cosmetic surgery, Dr. Rankin creates personalized treatment plans designed around each patient’s anatomy, lifestyle, and goals.
With offices in Tiburon and Walnut Creek, NorCal Plastic Surgery serves patients throughout Marin County, the East Bay, the San Francisco Bay Area, and beyond.
Personalized Plastic Surgery for the San Francisco Bay Area
Plastic surgery is not simply about addressing a feature or selecting a procedure. It is about understanding how your appearance affects the way you feel and determining which treatment, if any, can help you move forward with greater confidence.
At NorCal Plastic Surgery, care begins with listening.
Dr. Rankin takes the time to understand what you would like to improve, what you want to preserve, and how you hope to feel after treatment. He considers your natural anatomy, proportions, medical history, lifestyle, and expectations before recommending a surgical or non-surgical approach.
There is no standard template for beauty and no single procedure that is right for every patient. Every recommendation is therefore made with careful attention to the individual.
Some patients come to us because changes associated with aging no longer reflect how energetic they feel. Others want to restore their bodies after pregnancy, address a feature that has affected their confidence for years, or improve the health and appearance of their skin without undergoing surgery.
Whatever brings you to NorCal Plastic Surgery, our purpose is the same: to provide honest guidance, medically responsible care, and refined results that look natural in motion and endure over time.
Voted Best Bay Area Plastic Surgeon
Independent recognition is meaningful because it reflects the reputation a surgeon builds through experience, patient care, professional judgment, and results.
Dr. Timothy Rankin has been recognized as a Best Bay Area Plastic Surgeon, reinforcing the trust patients throughout Marin County, Walnut Creek, the East Bay, and the greater San Francisco Bay Area have placed in his care.
For Dr. Rankin, recognition is not the goal of treatment. It is a reflection of the standards that guide every patient experience: thoughtful communication, careful planning, surgical precision, patient safety, and results that respect each person’s identity.
From the first consultation through recovery and long-term follow-up, every aspect of care is designed to make patients feel informed, supported, and confident in the decisions they make.
Award-Winning Care. Individualized Results. A Commitment to Excellence.
Featured Services
Every aesthetic journey begins with understanding your unique goals. From facial rejuvenation and rhinoplasty to mommy makeover surgery and beyond, Dr. Timothy Rankin provides personalized surgical solutions designed to achieve balanced, natural-looking results that enhance your confidence—not change who you are.
Facelift
Facelift surgery addresses age-related changes in the lower face, jawline, and surrounding tissues. Rather than simply tightening the skin, a carefully planned facelift may reposition deeper tissues, improve contour, soften jowling, and restore a more defined relationship between the face and neck.
The objective is not to erase every sign of aging. It is to help the face look rested, balanced, and naturally rejuvenated.
Neck Lift
A neck lift may improve loose skin, visible neck bands, fullness beneath the chin, and loss of definition along the jawline. It may be performed independently or combined with facelift surgery when aging affects both the face and neck.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose while considering facial balance, structural support, and breathing function. Because even subtle changes can influence the appearance of the entire face, rhinoplasty must be highly individualized.
Dr. Rankin develops each rhinoplasty plan according to the patient’s anatomy, concerns, facial proportions, and goals.
Meet Timothy Rankin, MD, FACS
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and Facial Rejuvenation Expert
Dr. Timothy Rankin is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons whose approach brings together science, artistry, technical precision, and a deep respect for the individuality of every patient.
He is particularly known for facial rejuvenation procedures, including facelift and neck lift surgery, as well as rhinoplasty. His experience also extends across breast surgery, body contouring, mommy makeover surgery, and other aesthetic procedures designed to create balanced, natural-looking outcomes.
Dr. Rankin does not approach cosmetic surgery as a collection of isolated procedures. He evaluates the relationships among facial features, skin quality, soft tissue, body proportions, and the natural effects of aging. This comprehensive perspective allows him to recommend treatment plans that address the patient as a whole rather than focusing narrowly on one concern.
His work is also informed by an ongoing interest in surgical safety, medical technology, and quality of life. He has contributed to peer-reviewed research and professional publications involving safety in surgery, technology, and three-dimensional surgical applications.
Patients often value Dr. Rankin’s ability to translate complex medical information into clear, understandable guidance. During a consultation, he discusses what is realistically achievable, explains the advantages and limitations of each option, and helps patients determine whether surgery, non-surgical treatment, or no treatment is the appropriate next step.
His objective is never to make every patient look the same.
It is to create an outcome that belongs naturally to the individual.
On the podcast
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Dr. Rankin joins host Jock Putney for a long conversation on what rapid weight loss does to a face, why a facelift is never the same operation twice, and the surgical details that never appear in a price quote.
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Every patient has unique goals, which is why no two treatment plans are exactly alike. Explore our comprehensive range of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic services to learn how Dr. Timothy Rankin creates personalized solutions that deliver refined, natural-looking results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I choose Dr. Timothy Rankin for plastic surgery?
Dr. Timothy Rankin is a board-certified plastic surgeon recognized as a Best Bay Area Plastic Surgeon, known for delivering natural-looking results through personalized treatment plans. Serving patients from Tiburon, Walnut Creek, Marin County, and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Rankin combines advanced surgical expertise with an artistic approach to facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, body contouring, and non-surgical aesthetics.
How do I know which plastic surgery procedure is right for me?
Every patient has unique goals, anatomy, and lifestyle considerations, which is why no two treatment plans are exactly alike. During your consultation, Dr. Rankin will evaluate your concerns, discuss your options, and recommend the surgical or non-surgical treatments best suited to help you achieve safe, natural-looking results.
Will my plastic surgery results look natural?
Creating elegant, natural-looking outcomes is the foundation of Dr. Rankin's surgical philosophy. Explore our before-and-after gallery to see his results for yourself. Every procedure is customized to enhance your features while preserving facial harmony, body proportions, and the characteristics that make you uniquely you.
What procedures does NorCal Plastic Surgery specialize in?
NorCal Plastic Surgery offers a full range of facial plastic surgery, breast surgery, body contouring, and advanced med spa treatments. Dr. Rankin is particularly recognized for his expertise in facelift surgery, rhinoplasty, and mommy makeover procedures, along with personalized treatment plans designed to meet each patient's aesthetic goals.
Where is NorCal Plastic Surgery located?
NorCal Plastic Surgery has convenient offices in Tiburon and Walnut Creek, serving patients throughout Marin County, the East Bay, San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, and surrounding Northern California communities. We also welcome patients traveling from outside the Bay Area for specialized plastic surgery and aesthetic care.