Fatherhood means wearing wear many hats—and Dr. Joseph T. Bivens, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon of Optimal Plastic Surgery Center, specializes in doing just that. Whether designing a customized plan with patients or spending quality time with his family, Dr. Bivens expertly weaves his ability to serve as a role model into his work and home life, a nod to his own father’s inspirational qualities.
Since March 2020, Optimal Plastic Surgery has provided an array of services designed to help a patient’s inner confidence shine through. Services include cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, as well as non-surgical procedures.
Although his profession is quite demanding, Dr. Bivens isn’t one to shy away from a challenge. In fact, he thrives on it, noting that, “I think in order to achieve a goal, you have to be willing to experience challenging moments. It’s the challenge of the moment that creates the successes of today.”
Dr. Bivens’ daughter, Amanda Tejnani, has long admired his perseverance and positivity. “Dad was an optimist. His greatest teaching was to treat other people the way you want to be treated. When you did anything [growing up], you always did your best, and never compromised,” she recalls.
As a recent Yorba Linda transplant, Dr. Bivens enjoys the closeness of the community—biking to work, golfing, being active in the Chamber of Commerce, and working alongside his wife, Mailoan, who runs the day-to-day office operations.
When it comes to the future, Dr. Bivens has a clear vision for propelling his business to the next level. “We are working on expanding to make Optimal Plastic Surgery Center a ‘one-stop shop’ to help patients with age modulation and internal biochemical optimizations. That is what Optimal Plastic Surgery is about—optimizing the human form.”