Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology
Fellow, American College of Surgeons. Board-certified status maintained continuously through ongoing recertification.
OCULOFACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY
Cynthia Boxrud, MD
Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon
For over thirty years, Dr. Cynthia Boxrud has specialized in oculofacial plastic surgery, with particular focus on facelift, upper and lower blepharoplasty and the treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease. Her work is known for undetectable, natural results. Board-certified and fellowship-trained, she is sought out by patients across Los Angeles and beyond.
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01 / Philosophy
A philosophy of doing less, more precisely.
Dr. Boxrud’s philosophy is simple: less is more. She adjusts only what needs adjusting, so patients leave looking like themselves, just refreshed.
Her background spans the full range of oculofacial surgery, including complex reconstructive and orbital work. That depth informs every cosmetic result: an eye for anatomy, and a conservative hand.
Dr. Boxrud is one of a small group of female oculofacial plastic surgeons in Los Angeles, a quiet but real consideration for many patients who prefer a woman surgeon for the eyes and face.
Cynthia Boxrud, MDBoard-Certified Ophthalmologist · Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon
02 / Credentials
Fellowship-trained in both surgical disease and aesthetic reconstruction. UCLA faculty. Chief of Ophthalmology at Providence Saint John’s.
Faculty of Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, UCLA
Affiliated with the Stein Eye Institute and active in the academic teaching of resident and fellow physicians.
Chief of Ophthalmology, Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Leads the department of ophthalmology at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, overseeing standards of care across the service.
Fellowship · 1993Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryUCLA School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology
Fellowship · 1992Ophthalmic Oncology & Orbital SurgeryNew York Hospital, Cornell University Medical Center
Residency · 1990OphthalmologyBellevue Hospital Center
Internship · 1987MedicineHackensack Medical Center
Degree · 1986Doctor of MedicineCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine
UndergraduateBachelor of ArtsColumbia University
03 / Procedures
Procedures and conditions Dr. Boxrud treats.
Eyelid & eye area · Surgical
Face · Surgical
Reconstructive, functional & orbital
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Thyroid Eye Disease
Graves' eye disease, proptosis, targeted therapy.
Eyelid Reconstruction
Post-Mohs, skin cancer repair.
Orbital Surgery & Decompression
Orbital tumors, pressure on the optic nerve.
Tear Duct Surgery (DCR)
Watering eyes, blocked tear duct.
Entropion & Ectropion Repair
Eyelid turning in or out.
Orbital Trauma Repair
Eye socket fracture, injury.
Non-surgical
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Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Daxxify
Forehead, frown, crow's feet.
Masseter / Jaw Slimming
Jaw slimming, TMJ, teeth grinding.
Nefertiti Lift
Neck bands, jawline definition.
Shoulder Slimming / Trap Tox
Longer neckline, less shoulder tension.
Botox Brow Lift
Non-surgical brow lift, by an oculofacial surgeon.
Underarm Botox / Hyperhidrosis
FDA-approved relief from excessive sweating.
Dermal Fillers
Under eye, cheek, lip, chin, jawline.
Laser & Light Treatments
IPL, fractional resurfacing, tattoo removal, vascular.
04 / Results
On results.
Dr. Boxrud’s work is conservative by design. The goal is a rested, natural look, not a dramatic or obvious change.
Patient privacy comes first. Before-and-after photos are rarely shared, and only ever when a patient chooses to share their own results. For those who would like to see results from patients who have given their consent, Dr. Boxrud shares a selection on Instagram @drboxrud. Otherwise, results are discussed in detail, in person, during consultation.
05 / Patients
What patients say.
★★★★★
“I look like myself, just rested. Two months out, I feel like the version of me I remember.”Margaret S. · Patient since 2022
★★★★★
“She told me I didn’t need a procedure yet. I’ve never had a doctor turn down a fee. I’ve trusted her ever since.”Linda R. · Patient since 2011
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“After Mohs surgery on my eyelid, the healing was better than I expected. Her care made a hard experience feel manageable.”David K. · Patient since 2019
06 / Frequently asked
Common questions.
07 / Begin a consultation
Schedule a consultation.
New consultations are usually available within 1–2 weeks. Send a few details and the office will reach out by phone or email.
Office
2021 Santa Monica Boulevard
Suite 408E · Santa Monica, CA 90404
Hours
Monday – Friday · 8 AM – 4 PM
By appointment only
Location
2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 408E · Santa Monica, CA 90404