Doctor John Alexander II, MD in San Diego, California 92121 » Facelift: Info, Prices, Photos, Reviews, Q&A

Name: John Alexander II, MD
Last name: Alexander
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1996
Years experience: 27
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://alexandersurgery.com/
Business: Alexus Surgery Center and MedSpa
Address: 5720 Oberlin Drive
Phone: (858) 386-7124
International phone number: +18583867124
City: San Diego
State: California
Zip Code: 92121
Country: US
Statement: Dr. John Alexander II is a board-certified plastic surgeon located in San Diego, California. He performs cosmetic procedures of the face, body, and breasts, with a special focus on facelifts and neck lifts.

His practice, Alexander Cosmetic Surgery, specializes in facial plastic surgery procedures to keep your face looking young and natural. Dr. Alexander II and team do this by keeping things as simple as possible, having honed their skills to improve your appearance without changing your face.

“Patients want to enhance their current beauty. That’s why our philosophy is simple: less is more. And the outcome of that approach is excellence,” says Dr. Alexander II.

Dr. Alexander II realized early on that he shared many of the same traits as his plastic surgeon father, including as an artistic eye, an impeccable attention to detail, and an abiding passion for helping people to improve their self-image—and their lives.

Continuing his father’s legacy as a respected plastic surgeon, Dr. Alexander II has mastered many of the surgical techniques developed by his father, while also incorporating new and innovative technologies such as the QuickLift™ and laser skin resurfacing. He shares the same passion as his father for helping his patients improve or restore their appearance through excellent surgical skills, resulting in natural-looking and life-enhancing results.

After obtaining his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Dr. Alexander II completed five years of general surgery training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he also served as Chief Resident. This was followed by a plastic surgery residency at University of California San Francisco, where he also held the Chief Resident role.

Dr. Alexander II is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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Education:

Medical: MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Postdoc Training:

Residencies:
General Surgery, Chief Resident, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1994
Plastic Surgery, University of California San Francisco

Member of:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

John Alexander II, MD

Board Certification:

John Thomas Alexander II(ABMSUID -511134)

Viewed: 8/18/2008
Day of birth: 11/4/1962

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification:
9/12/1998 – 12/31/2008
American Board of Surgery
Surgery – General

Status: Not Certified
Expired Time-Limited Initial Certification: 6/5/1995 – 7/1/2005
Education: 1989 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 9339 Genesee Ave Ste P39San Diego, CA 92121-2120 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 32.8929326,-117.1954992

Primary location:

Location name: San Diego
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 32.7188,-117.1640015

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/104467864443870442324

Treatments:

Areola Reduction Surgery
Arm Lift
ArteFill
Bellafill
Belotero
Body Lift
Botox
Brazilian Butt Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
Breast Augmentation
Breast Fat Transfer
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Revision
Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Lift with Implants
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Buccal Fat Removal
Butt Augmentation
Butt Lift
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chemical Peel
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
CO2 Laser
Collagen Injection
CoolSculpting
Cosmelan
Dermabrasion
Dermal Fillers
Dysport
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Fractional Laser
Fraxel Laser
Fraxel Repair
Genioplasty
Glycolic Peel
Gynecomastia Surgery
Halo Laser
IPL
Jessner Peel
Jeuveau
Juvederm
Kybella
Labiaplasty
Laser Hair Removal
Laser Liposuction
Laser Peel
Laser Resurfacing
Latisse
Lip Fillers
Lip Implants
Lip Lift
Lip Reduction
Lip Surgery
Liposuction
Liquid Facelift
Lower Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Mentor Breast Implants
Microdermabrasion
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mole Removal
Mommy Makeover
Neck Lift
Nipple Surgery
Phenol Peel
Photodynamic Therapy
ProFractional Laser
QuickLift
Radiesse
Restylane
Restylane Defyne
Restylane Lyft
Restylane Refyne
Restylane Silk
ResurFX
Retin-A
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Salicylic Peel
Scar Removal
Sculptra
Silikon 1000
Sinus Surgery
Skin Lightening
Skin Rejuvenation
Skin Tightening
SkinPen
Smart Lipo
Subcision
TCA Peel
Thigh Lift
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Vaginoplasty
Vaser Liposuction
VI Peel
Volbella
Vollure
Voluma

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.7
Profile views: 15961
Answer count: 55
Review count: 16
3 star count: 2
5 star count: 13
Total star count: 15
Star rating: 3.8724530101013
Lead count last three months: 21
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Nov 17, 2007
Profile modified: Oct 30, 2023
Profile photo modified: Oct 30, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Preferred
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 22, 2013
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

San Diego, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 32.7188,-117.1640015

Latest ratings of treatments

Facelift (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Facelift (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Deep Plane Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Deep Plane Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Deep Plane Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Deep Plane Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Deep Plane Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Facelift (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Facelift (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Facelift (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 3/5
Neck Lift (Jul 2009) – Overall rating: 3/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 4/5)
Quick Lift (Dec 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Lower Facelift (Aug 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Facial (Nov 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mommy Makeover (Feb 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Facelift (May 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Neck Lift (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Neck Lift (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Neck Lift (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Facelift (May 2019) – Overall rating: 3/5
Neck Lift (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Neck Lift (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Chin Implant (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Quick Lift (May 2007) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Facelift (May 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Facelift (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
Plastic Surgery (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Facelift Prices

$6000 – Jan 21, 2015 – San Diego, CA

Neck Lift Prices

$5500 – Jul 11, 2009 – La Jolla, CA
$5500 – Jul 11, 2009 – La Jolla, CA

Lower Facelift Prices

$8000 – Aug 31, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$8000 – Aug 31, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$8000 – Aug 31, 2015 – La Jolla, CA

Facial Prices

$300 – Nov 23, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$300 – Nov 23, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$300 – Nov 23, 2015 – Lajolla CA

Mommy Makeover Prices

$8500 – Feb 4, 2016 – La Jolla, CA
$8500 – Feb 4, 2016 – La Jolla, CA
$14300 – Sep 10, 2013 – La Jolla, CA
$14300 – Sep 10, 2013 – La Jolla, CA

Breast Implants Prices

$6300 – Oct 2018 – La Jolla, CA

Tummy Tuck Prices

$8500 – Feb 4, 2016 – La Jolla, CA

CoolSculpting Prices

$1500 – Nov 30, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$1500 – Nov 30, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$1500 – Nov 30, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$1500 – Nov 30, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$1500 – Nov 30, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$1500 – Dec 7, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$1500 – Dec 7, 2015 – La jolla

Other Prices

$1500 – Dec 7, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$1500 – Dec 7, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$1500 – Dec 7, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$1500 – Dec 7, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$1500 – Dec 7, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$1500 – Dec 7, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$1500 – Dec 7, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$1500 – Dec 7, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
$1500 – Dec 7, 2015 – La Jolla, CA

Mini Lift Prices

$7665 – Jan 14, 2014 – San Diego, CA
$7665 – Jan 14, 2014 – San Diego, CA
$7665 – Jan 14, 2014 – San Diego, CA

Practice Locations

Name & Website

Alexus Surgery Center & Medspa, https://alexandersurgery.com/

Address

5720 Oberlin Dr., San Diego, California, US, 92121 (GPS coordinates: 32.8929326,-117.1954992)

Phone

(858) 455-7558

Working Hours

Mon: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Tue: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Wed: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Thu: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Fri: 8:30am – 1:00pm

Created / Modified

May 31, 2018 / Jun 27, 2023

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Doctor's answers

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Hypopigmentation after chemical peel? Is it possible that this is temporary?

Dear Patient
Jan 31, 2019

This is temporary post inflammatory changes of the skin since you just had the peel on Monday. You should notice your pigment come back after a few days.

Why after 4 months of having a mini tummy tuck w/ liposuction is it still bloated and not flat?

Dear Patient
Jan 31, 2019

It is not uncommon to experience post operative swelling months after a Tummy Tuck. Wearing a Compression Garmet, taking Arnica and Icing can help reduce the swelling.

Right Cheek lower, left cheek higher? Is there a way to make it more symmetrical?

Dear Patient
Jan 31, 2019

You have great features! The Morphea is very mild , therefore adding a filler such as Voluma or Juvederm can help the loss of volume to make more symmetrical.

What is the best way to get rid of festoons? My doctor made them worse after a blepharoplasty. (p

Dear Patient
Jan 31, 2019

I'm sorry your having such a challenging post operative experience. It is not uncommon to experience post inflammatory changes under the eye area at 4 months post. Swelling can occur up to 6 months post surgery. It is best to wait until 6-12 months post surgery before operating on the same area.

Nose tip elevation question here?

splint can alter shape
Nov 22, 2013

I wouldn't worry at all. If the nose is taped and splinted correctly, it always pulls the tip up too high. You can simulate it on someone else's nose. Also, the tip always drops quite a bit over the first few months.You will probably see the change when the splint comes off and over the next few weeks.

Post full brow face and neck lift?

Facelift results depend on surgeon and your skin
Nov 22, 2013

Even when you have a great surgeon and appropriate surgery, it is common to see some laxity in the next 6-12 months after surgery as the skin relaxes. The neck has a large range of motion, and as you turn your head the skin stretches. If there is not a lot of elasticity in the skin (age, genetics, sun) the skin will relax more and appear a little loose.Without seeing your before pictures it would not be fair to comment on your result. Overall the neck like looks clean, and if you had a large...

I Have a Wide Neck. Please Advise?

Structure of neck muscles difficult to change
Oct 17, 2013

Based on your picture, I don't think there are any surgical options. I don't think you have a wide neck. The muscles slope a little more quickly from the side, which might be giving it that look. Also, the longer a neck is, the more narrow it will appear. You don't appear to have a really short neck, but it is probably related to the length more than the width.You look thin and attractive. It is likely that nobody but you really notices this as a negative feature. I would focus on your...

Botox for Underarms: Substitute for Deodorant?

Botox vs. Surgery for underams
Oct 17, 2013

Botox or Dysport works for underarm sweating, but it is very expensive because it takes about an entire bottle per treatment, probably about $1000 every 6 months.There is a surgical option that uses liposuction under the arms to remove the sweat glands. It can be done with local anesthesia and is very effective and would run about $3-4000, so in the long run I think this is a much better solution.

Today is my 5-6th Day After Rhinoplasty. Many People Said After Plastic Surgery Cannot Eat Seafoo

diet after surgery
Oct 17, 2013

That's a myth. You can eat whatever you feel like after surgery, although it is good to start with a mild diet to make sure you don't get nauseated from pain pills, etc.

Are the Problems with my Columella Going to Subside? Or Are Any of These Revisional Issues (photo

open rhinoplasty can leave visible scar
Oct 15, 2013

One of the main problems I see with open rhinoplasty is the visible columellar scar. Although your scar will improve with time, it will need revising. Usually it is prudent to wait a few months before doing so, but in your case the step off is significant enough that I would consider doing it earlier. This can be avoided if the incision is carefully closed. I prefer closed rhinoplasty because it avoids this scar. Most people don't do closed rhinoplasty because they just don't see it in...

Do I Have Retracted Columella or Hanging Alar (Aside from the Bulbous Nasal Tip)? What Are the Be

Hanging ala easy to fix if done correctly
Oct 14, 2013

The photos are dark but it looks more like you have hanging ala than retracted columella. This is common in the Asian nose. Not that many doctors do it, but it is quite simple to fix the hanging ala with a direct removal of tissue in the rim of the nostril. This can be done with local anesthesia, and sutures are removed about 3-4 days. Scars are essentially invisible most of the time. This helps the balance between the ala and columella on the lateral view.

Is It Better to Have Liposuction and then a Lift Instead of the Breast Reduction Surgery?

Lipo can change a reduction into a lift
Oct 8, 2013

A lift removes skin and raises the breast tissue on the chest wall, creating a younger shape. A reduction removes breast volume, and is usually combined with a lift. Volume can be removed directly (traditional) or with liposuction (newer technique). The ability to reduce the breast with lipo depends on the fatty content of the breast compared to denser breast tissue, which is resistant to lipo. Sometimes lipo will get the job done alone, other times lipo must be combined with direct removal...

Is It Early for Macs Lift?

Don't do facial surgery too early
Oct 8, 2013

Based on the photo, I think it is way to early to consider surgery. The change would be minimal and you would have to deal with scars, even though they usually do well. I would wait at least 5-10 years and reevaluated. Moderate use of fillers in the mean time can help, if necessary.

Could my Surgeon Have Accidentally Switched my Breast Implants?

assymetry after breast surgery
Oct 2, 2013

Overall I think you look fine for one week out. The left is a little bigger, but to me it looks like there was more skin on the left and more volume, so a 50 cc difference in the implant size might not be enough to correct that asymmetry. Any nipple irregularity should even out on its own. You might need a small revision but I am guessing that in 3 months things should look much better.

I Had MACS FACELIFT but my Left Earlobe Look Depressing?

Pixie ear deformity
Oct 2, 2013

The most unusual thing about your problem is that you just have it on one side, because usually the earlobe shape is dependent on the surgeon, not on the healing. It is caused by not creating a curved earlobe, which can hide the incisions more easily. It is easy to fix, but unfortunately will leave a small scar on the face below the shortened earlobe. This usually heals well, and can be removed in the future if you have another facelift type of procedure.