Kiersten Riedler, MD

Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Kiersten Riedler was born and raised in San Diego and graduated from Harvard University with honors in neurobiology and a foreign language citation in Spanish. She earned her medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, where she also completed a 5-year residency program in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery. At USC, much of her training took place at LAC+USC Medical Center, also known as LA County Hospital, where she predominantly cared for underserved, Spanish-speaking patients.

Dr. Riedler is fluent in written and spoken Spanish and became a certified medical interpreter at LAC+USC Medical Center. After residency, she completed a one-year fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery in Beverly Hills.

April 30, 2024

Eyelid Surgery Recovery: What To Expect

Don’t let anything you hear about recovering from eyelid surgery scare you away. While some people may initially look like they took a punch to the face, it's not as bad as it looks. Specializing in all things facial pla…

Guest: Kiersten Riedler, MD

Dec. 19, 2023

4 Procedures That Will Change the Way You Think About Face Lift Surgery

In this showcase episode, Monique highlights four small but mighty facial rejuvenation treatments you’ll want to add to your wish list. To showcase these powerful options, surgeons Dr. Kiersten Riedler, Dr. Johan Brahme,…

Guests: Hector Salazar-Reyes, MD, FACS , Kiersten Riedler, MD , Johan Brahme, MD , Jason Pozner, MD

Nov. 8, 2022

Fat Transfer vs. Fillers: How to Choose

LJC facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kiersten Riedler outlines everything you need to know about facial fat transfer and injectable fillers. If volume loss in your face is starting to show your age and you’re exploring solutions…

Guest: Kiersten Riedler, MD

Aug. 30, 2022

The Fastest Way to Look Less Tired

Many people come to LJC seeking to look less tired, old, or sad – because they are not actually tired, old, or sad! Fillers can only be used for so long before surgery is the only option. LJC facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kiers…

Guest: Kiersten Riedler, MD

May 17, 2022

Liquid Rhinoplasty: The Non-Surgical Nose Job [Part 3 of #RiedlerKnowsNoses]

You might think the only option for reshaping your nose is to undergo a surgical rhinoplasty. But there’s another way to change the shape of your nose that isn’t so serious. Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kiersten Riedler educat…

Guest: Kiersten Riedler, MD

May 10, 2022

Septoplasty + Septorhinoplasty: Combining Deviated Septum Surgery and Cosmetic Nose Surgery to Breathe Better (and Look Great!) [Part 2 of

Breathing through your nose is one of those basic things you take for granted until you can’t do it anymore. Guest host Laura Cain talks with facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kiersten Riedler about nose surgery, specifically the s…

Guests: Kiersten Riedler, MD , Laura Cain

April 26, 2022

Rhinoplasty: Everything You Need to Know About Changing Your Nose [Part 1 of #RiedlerKnowsNoses]

Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kiersten Riedler answers important questions about noses and rhinoplasty, like do your nose and ears really keep growing as you age? How old do you have to be to have rhinoplasty? What should you d…

Guest: Kiersten Riedler, MD

March 22, 2022

Meet the Team: Kiersten Riedler, MD

Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kiersten Riedler shares her unique perspective on preventing aging of the face and her layered approach to preventing wrinkles, replacing lost volume, and reversing the effects of gravity. Dr. Ri…

Guest: Kiersten Riedler, MD