Dr. Daniel H. Lin, DO, is a West Covina–based, board-certified facial plastic surgeon and cosmetic surgeon specializing in aesthetic procedures for the face and body. At Shine Cosmetic Surgery, he combines surgical experience, contemporary technology, individualized planning, and a strong focus on patient safety. His practice provides both surgical and nonsurgical options for patients seeking facial rejuvenation, breast enhancement, body contouring, or comprehensive cosmetic improvement. Dr. Lin is certified in General Cosmetic Surgery by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, receiving his original certification in 2010 and recertification in 2020. His West Covina practice serves patients throughout the San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles County, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and other Southern California communities. American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Lin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in bioengineering from the University of California, San Diego, followed by a Master of Science degree in biomedical engineering from Johns Hopkins University. He subsequently received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, California. His postgraduate surgical education included training through the Michigan State University system, with concentrated experience in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery. He later completed fellowship training in cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery of the eye in Tucson, Arizona, under the guidance of ophthalmic plastic surgeon Dr. Robert M. Dryden and other experienced surgeons. This multidisciplinary background supports his work across facial enhancement, body contouring, reconstructive care, and nonsurgical rejuvenation. Shine Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Lin’s publicly listed professional credentials encompass general cosmetic surgery, facial plastic surgery, and otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. His professional affiliations include the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Osteopathic Association, and American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. His practice reports that he has participated in thousands of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures during his training and professional career. At Shine Cosmetic Surgery, he works with a team of clinical assistants and aestheticians to coordinate consultation, treatment preparation, procedural care, and postoperative follow-up. The practice also states that its on-site outpatient surgical suite is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, an important consideration for patients evaluating procedural settings and safety standards.
A central part of Dr. Lin’s approach is selecting procedures according to the patient’s anatomy, concerns, expectations, and overall treatment goals. Because facial rejuvenation and body contouring may require one procedure or a carefully planned combination of treatments, consultations focus on explaining available options and developing an individualized plan. His practice emphasizes patient safety, confidentiality, clear communication, and coordinated support throughout the treatment process. Dr. Lin’s background in bioengineering and biomedical engineering complements his interest in evolving surgical techniques, cosmetic technologies, and minimally invasive treatments. The practice presents cosmetic care as a combination of medical judgment, technical precision, proportion, and artistic planning, with patients guided through realistic procedural choices rather than relying on a standardized approach.
Dr. Lin’s services include facelift, neck lift, Asian eyelid surgery, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, Asian rhinoplasty, facial fat grafting, facial contouring, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, laser liposuction, Brazilian butt lift, and broader body-contouring procedures. Nonsurgical and minimally invasive services include Botox®, dermal fillers, PDO thread treatments, IPL photofacial, HydraFacial, laser-based skin treatments, radiofrequency and ultrasound skin tightening, cellulite treatment, chemical peels, facial rejuvenation, and personalized skincare. Treatment planning may address age-related facial changes, volume loss, unwanted fat, loose skin, breast proportions, post-pregnancy body changes, or several related concerns within a coordinated plan. Patients should discuss candidacy, alternatives, expected recovery, facility accreditation, risks, and realistic outcomes directly with the surgeon before choosing any cosmetic operation or nonsurgical procedure.
📍 Location: Shine Cosmetic Surgery, 2707 East Valley Boulevard, Suite 115, West Covina, California 91792, USA—serving West Covina, Walnut, Rowland Heights, Baldwin Park, Covina, Chino, Whittier, Brea, Arcadia, Rosemead, the eastern San Gabriel Valley, the Inland Empire, and surrounding Southern California communities. The practice also reports serving patients from other parts of California, across the United States, and internationally.
