Sheila Barbarino, MD, FAAO, FAACS, FACS is an award winning, highly skilled results driven cosmetic surgeon, industry innovator, world renowned lecturer, key opinion and thought leader, trainer on expert techniques for injectables, lasers and aesthetic devices and author of over 15 articles in prestigious peer reviewed journals. She has successfully combined the science of medicine with her artful and highly skilled expertise of surgical and non-surgical modalities to help patients achieve pleasing, natural looking facial and full body rejuvenation. Dr. Barbarino shares her expertise, clinical experience, years of research, dedication, and compassionate care with patients in both her Austin and Los Angeles offices who travel from near and far to understand their aesthetic goals to restore, refresh and transform their appearances.

Dr. Barbarino graduated cum laude from University of Southern California, received her Medical Degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College, formerly Jefferson Medical College, and completed her residency at the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital/New York University. Dr. Barbarino continued her pursuit of excellence in surgery fellowships in oculofacial plastics, facial cosmetic surgery, and in general full body cosmetic surgery. Dr. Barbarino also has authored and co-authored more than 15 published papers, served as a principal investigator for ongoing research studies, led international as well as national workshops, and has been featured in podcasts, Access Hollywood, Real Self, Modern Aesthetics, Aesthetic Authority, Healio, Healthline, Health Front TV, and more.

As a female surgeon, Dr. Barbarino recognizes the need to see patients with a woman’s perspective. Accordingly, she addresses specific women’s concerns with a woman’s perspective –jowls, turkey necks, excess skin, droopy eyelids etc. She empathizes with her patients’ desire to look refreshed, well rested, and to look like the best version of themselves. Dr. Barbarino helps her patients of all genders achieve their own personal goals that cannot be accomplished through hard work at the gym or through a good, healthy lifestyle alone.


Dr. Barbarino successfully combines the science of medicine with innovation in her thriving medical practices in both Austin and Los Angeles. She is double  board-certified by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Her patients visit from near and far for face, lip, and neck lifts, eyelid rejuvenation, laser resurfacing, chemical peels, and non-surgical procedures including neuromodulators, threads, and filler.

Education

Dr. Barbarino, born and raised in California, graduated cum laude from University of Southern California with a BA in Political Science. Post college, she attended Columbia University where she received a Post Baccalaureate from the Pre-Medical Program. Subsequently, Dr. Barbarino matriculated in Jefferson College’s Medical School in Philadelphia and completed her internship at New York Hospital and her residency in ophthalmology at New York University’s Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. Thereafter, Dr. Barbarino continued refining her expertise and received a Fellow in Oculoplastics from Montefiore Medical Center and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary; a Fellow in General Full Body Cosmetic Plastic Surgery from the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery at the Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgical Group; and a Fellow in Facial Plastic Surgery from the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery at The Morrow Institute.

Awards, Media, and Research

Dr. Barbarino was a five-time recipient of both the Compassionate Doctor Award and Patients’ Choice Award. Dr. Barbarino was also the recipient of the Aesthetic Multispecialty Society Award, LA Magazine’s Super Doctor Southern California, RealSelf Verified Doctor, and the coveted Woman of Achievement Award from Lupus LA.

Dr. Barbarino is featured in the media frequently sharing her cutting-edge innovations and research. She shared her research focused on neuromodulators, philosophy about patient care, and filler and neuromodulator injection techniques with Modern Aesthetics, AACS, Real Self University, American Health TV, and California Life and American Society of Cataract. 

Throughout Dr. Barbarino’s career, she has researched and published over a dozen papers. Over the past three years, Dr. Barbarino led several research studies evaluating neurotoxins, approaches to tear trough deformities, novel approaches for treating dry eye, and brow suspension lifting techniques.

Dr. Barbarino is passionate about providing top notch care for her patients. Outside of the clinic and operating room. she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, watching Netflix, and high fashion. She is the wife of a supportive and entrepreneurial husband, Eric, and the loving mother to an adorable and inquisitive 7 year-old son, Jake.

Dr. Barbarino is grateful to have the opportunity to treat her patients. “I have had the honor of treating thousands of patients and helping them look and feel their best. I always say that if you look better, you feel better; and, if you feel better you have more confidence and can take better care of yourself and those you love and live your life to its fullest.”

Every day, Dr. Barbarino is grateful for the opportunity to treat her patients and make them feel good about themselves. “I have had the honor of treating thousands of patients and helping them look and feel their best. I always say that if you look better, you feel better; and, if you feel better you have more confidence, take better care of yourself and those you love, and can live your life to its fullest!”

Barbarino Team

Betty Boyd

Betty Boyd is our dedicated and seasoned licensed medical based treatment esthetician who has worked in the medical cosmetology industry for 40 years. Betty is continuously evolving with the latest technologies and skin care procedures.

As the highest-level skin care professional, Betty is extremely knowledgeable about all skin care needs for conditions from rosacea to aging changes. Her combined experience and extensive knowledge enable her to utilize the latest techniques and cutting-edge products to customize and tailor skin care treatments to meet the individualized needs of her clients.

Betty keeps her patients’ skin looking its best today and for the years to come.

Kiera

Kiera has managed Dr. Barbarino’s Los Angeles and Austin offices for the last three years. From scheduling to email blasts, Kiera supports Dr. Barbarino, staff and patients with the upmost professionalism to ensure quality care.

Previously, Kiera worked for the University of Pennsylvania where she launched and managed the alumni travel program and supported regional alumni clubs for its alumni relations office.

Kiera’s career has also focused on conference event logistics, travel blogging, and keynote speaker management. Originally from New Jersey, she attended middle and high school in Texas, and has called the South Bay home for twenty years.