Dr Michael Kulick, MD, DDS San Francisco, California 94108

Name: Michael Kulick, MD, DDS
Last name: Kulick
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1985
Years experience: 38
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.drkulick.com/
Business: Michael Kulick MD
Address: 450 Sutter St.
Address suite: Ste. 2620
Phone: (415) 702-3689
International phone number: +14157023689
City: San Francisco
State: California
Zip Code: 94108
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Michael Kulick is a board-certified plastic surgeon in San Francisco. He specializes in a range of surgical procedures, including facelifts, neck lifts, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, lip lifts, tummy tucks, and breast augmentation.

A pioneer and advocate of technology, Dr. Kulick offers his patients the entire spectrum of these advances, from IPL photorejuvenation and laser hair removal to laser-assisted facelifts.

He also provides reconstructive procedures to help patients return to their normal life. “A healthy level of self-esteem contributes to an emotionally satisfying life, and a successful procedure will make you feel more confident and give you a self-esteem boost for years to come,” says Dr. Kulick.

After graduating from Northwestern University, Dr. Kulick obtained a DDS (doctor of dental surgery degree) from Northwestern University Dental School, graduating magna cum laude.

He then earned his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine, graduating magna cum laude. He went on to complete residencies in general surgery and plastic surgery at Stanford University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in hand surgery.

Dr. Kulick is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, as well as a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

He lectures nationally and internationally on the topic of cosmetic laser treatments, and has written numerous articles about the safety, effectiveness, and integration of this technology for surgical procedures. His book, Lasers In Aesthetic Surgery, has been published in the United States and internationally.

Over the course of his distinguished 36-year career, Dr. Kulick has received many honors, including being inducted into the RealSelf 100 & 500 Hall of Fame.

In addition to his exceptional surgical skills and artistic vision, Dr. Kulick is known as an honest and caring provider. “To have surgery is a significant decision in a person’s life, one that requires trust that’s facilitated by communication and follow-through,” says Dr. Kulick. “We are always here for our patients.”
Consulting Fees: 250$
Consultation note: Your consultation will be with Dr. Kulick!
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • St Francis, St Lukes, Seton, CPMC
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: Mathematics / Biochemistry, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
  • Dental: DDS, Northwestern University Dental School, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, Magna Cum Laude
  • Medical: MD, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University,M.D. Degree, Chicago, IL, Magna Cum Laude
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, Stanford University Hospital
  • Plastic Surgery, Stanford University Hospital
  • Fellowship:
  • Hand Surgery, San Francisco, CA
Member of: 
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Michael Kulick, MD, DDS

Board Certification: 
Michael I. Kulick (ABMSUID -02368)

Viewed: 7/25/2008
Day of birth:
6/27/1954

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

Status: Certified Active Lifetime Initial Certification 11/19/1987 – Surgery of the Hand – Subspecialty
Status: Not Certified
Expired Time-Limited Initial Certification:
9/10/1990} – 12/31/2

Education: 1979 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 450 Sutter St Rm 2620San Francisco, CA 94108-4205 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 37.7896952,-122.4078356

Primary location: 
Location name: San Francisco
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 37.7752,-122.4189987
Treatments: 
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Body Lift
  • 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 Reduction
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • IPL
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Surgery
  • Liposuction
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Rhinoplasty
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Subcision
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tummy Tuck

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Klingbeil Award, Teaching Safe Techniques and Advanced Technologies, ASAPS, 2017
  • Certificate of Advanced Education Education, 1999 – 2014
  • Clinical Editor of the Aesthetic Society Journal, 2010 – 2023
  • Traveling Professor, Teaching Other Plastic Surgeons, ASAPS, 2011 – 2014
  • Certificate of Merit, Outstanding Contribution to Public Education, Journalistic Achievement Award, 2001
  • Outstanding Physician Educational Video, ASAPS, 2001
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Operation Desert Storm, 1991

Rating: 4.5
Profile views: 34383
Answer count: 1093
Review count: 33
1 star count: 4
5 star count: 28
Total star count: 32
Star rating: 3.9143628043597
Lead count last three months: 4
Anonymous votes: 57
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Jul 31, 2009
Profile modified: Aug 3, 2023
Profile photo modified: Aug 3, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Profile Plus
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Aug 23, 2021
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • San Francisco, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.7752,-122.4189987

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Rhinoplasty (Nov 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)
  • Hand Reconstructive Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Sep 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • IPL (Jan 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Oct 2014) – 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)
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Hand Reconstructive Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • IPL (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Mar 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Dec 2006) – 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)
  • Fractora RF (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Facelift (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Facelift (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lip Surgery (Jul 2022) – 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)
  • Rhinoplasty (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Nov 2020) – 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)

Latest Prices

Facelift Prices

  • $29500 – Jan 2023 – San Francisco, CA
  • $9000 – Jan 1, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $9000 – Jan 1, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $30000 – Apr 1, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $29500 – Sep 2011 – San Francisco, CA
  • $29500 – Sep 2011 – San Francisco, CA
  • $29500 – Sep 2011 – San Francisco, CA
  • $29500 – Sep 2011 – San Francisco, CA

Other Prices

  • $100 – Sep 2023
  • $100 – Oct 2021
  • $4500 – Mar 20, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $4500 – Mar 20, 2015 – San Francisco, CA

IPL Prices

  • $4500 – Jan 2, 2020
  • $4500 – Jan 2, 2020
  • $4500 – Jan 2, 2020

Fractora RF Prices

  • $1000 – Feb 6, 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $1000 – Feb 6, 2018 – San Francisco, CA

Facelift Revision Prices

  • $20000 – Nov 15, 2016 – San Francisco, CA

Lip Surgery Prices

  • $6000 – Jul 2022 – San Francisco, CA
  • $6000 – Jul 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $6000 – Feb 2011 – San Francisco, CA
  • $6000 – Nov 2010 – San Francisco, CA

Deep Plane Facelift Prices

  • $20000 – Nov 15, 2016 – San Francisco, CA

Mole Removal Prices

  • $3000 – Mar 20, 2004 – San Francisco, CA

Scars Treatment Prices

  • $100 – Aug 2020

Nose Surgery Prices

  • $851 – Jun 1, 2018 – San Francisco
  • $851 – Jun 1, 2018 – San Francisco
  • $850 – Jun 1, 2018 – San Francisco

Skin Tightening Prices

  • $2401 – Nov 7, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
  • $2401 – Nov 7, 2016 – San Francisco, CA

CoolSculpting Prices

  • $1 – Sep 7, 2017
  • $1 – Sep 7, 2017
  • $1 – Sep 7, 2017

Laser Treatment Prices

  • $20000 – Nov 15, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
  • $20000 – Nov 15, 2016 – San Francisco, CA

Botox Prices

  • $599 – Oct 5, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
  • $599 – Oct 5, 2016 – San Francisco, CA

Lip Lift Prices

  • $6000 – Aug 2009 – San Francisco, CA

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
What is the best way to fix the dent at the tip of my nose?
Nasal Depression
Apr 2, 2022
Your picture is not that clear. I cannot see the extent of the depression. Conceptually, yes you can have a depression corrected with a filler. You would really be best served with a face to face consultation. This would allow for the palpation of the skin and a direct examination of the depression. A good depends on the cause of the depression. You would also need to balance out if if want a permanent improvement. Hope this helps!
Sincerely,
Michael Kulick MD
ASAPS, ASPS member
San…
What procedure is needed remove darkness around my lips?
Peri-oral hyper pigmentation
Dec 11, 2021
Hello. It is hard to See the extent of your hyper pigmentation in the photograph you provided. What I can see is some darkness lateral to the corners of your mouth. This may be hyper pigmentation or due to the impact of the lighting when capturing the image.
I recommend to start conservatively. A prescription topical cream while taking some time to see the impact is often a good way to start. even if it is not effective, using this medication prepares the skin for the next step. This could…
Am I a good candidate for rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty
Nov 20, 2021
Hello Charming826,
You can be a good candidate for a rhinoplasty. Your computer morphing efforts show that you have a good focus and grasp of what you want to loon like. Your next step is to seek a face to face consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Based on your profile views, you may consider a chin augmentation for an aesthetic balance.

Sincerely,
Michael Kulick MD
San Francisco Ca,
ASAPS, ASPS member

Would lipo be enough?
Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction
Jun 26, 2021
Hello Burlesquerose
You are making the right steps to provide you your desired goals. If I understand your goal, you want your abdomen to look like you did when you weighed 25-35 lbs. less. Your goal is to take the fat from your abdomen and then augment your buttocks with the fat from your abdomen. The later can be done.
Assuming that you still do the same exercise protocol that provided you your abdominal muscles originally, these muscles are still there! What is missing from your question…
Lumpy filler ruined my face. Advice?
Too Much Filler in Lip
May 12, 2021
Hello, Thank you for your pictures. It is difficult to see the lumpiness in photographs. How long after the enzyme was injected are you at now? Best is to spend some time seeing Board Certified Plastic Surgeons that are members of ASPS and ASAPS. The lips can be palpated and a treatment plan can be outlined.
Sincerely,
Michael Kulick MD
San Francisco, Ca
Can someone who has had a sentinel node biopsy get underarm laser hair removal?
Laser underarm hair removal
Apr 18, 2021
Yes, I think it should be safe to do. You are doing the correct things by asking the advice of your surgeon and oncologist. The laser / light energy does not penetrate below the dermis. From what you stated, you did not have any surgery actually preformed in your axilla. Hope your biopsies were negative.
Hope this helps.
Sincerely
Michael Kulick MD
ASAPS, ASPS member
San Francisco Ca.
Would dermalinfusion improve my skin tone and texture?
Skin Tone and Texture
Apr 13, 2021
Hello, I’m not sure what dermalinfusion represents. I would recommend photo rejuvenation for you. It is an in office treatment. It is ideal for your clinical situation and concerns. Depending on your desired end point, a series of 3-5 treatments are necessary. There is minimal down time and is usually done without anesthesia. It is a non-ablative technology and takes about 30 min for a full face treatment.
Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Michael Kulick MD
ASAPS, ASPS member
San Francisco, CA
Am I a good candidate for alarplasty and/or nasal tip reduction?
Nasal tip – alar base change
Apr 11, 2021
Hello – Yes you can benefit from an alar base alteration. I’m not sure what you mean by “bumps” but this could be the medial cura of your nasal lower lateral cartilage. This is the benefit of having a face to face consultation where a through examination can be performed. This is important in that you do not want to be a “re-do” rhinoplasty patient.
In terms of anesthesia, local anesthesia would be injected. However, I would recommend that you have at a minimum, IVCS as you want to be…
Threads or filler: what is the best option for eliminating frown and marionette lines?
Best lasting treatment for naso-labial folds, marionette lines
Apr 7, 2021
Hello Exuberant
The best treatment based on your pictures i a facelift. You can put in fillers but it would take many and the results would be temporary.
hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Michael Kulick MD
San Francisco Ca.
PLESE HELP – do I have jowls in my late twenties? How do I solve this issues?
filler may help you
Mar 30, 2021
Hello, part of what you are seeing is the natural fullness of your cheek that is altered as you go forward along your jaw line. This is more of a structural difference than a sign of aging. A simple solution is to add filler along your jawline that would blend the contour in the area you outlined. A more permanent solution is to have an jawline implant that does not make the tip of your chin protrude more but fills out the region of your concern.
Hope this helps!
Sincerely,
Michael Kulick…
Can’t tell if I need a rhinoplasty or need to do fillers in my cheeks or non-surgical nose job
Rhinoplasty vs. Buccal fat pad change
Mar 14, 2021
Yes you could benefit from a rhinoplasty. You have a prominent cartilage and boney prominence that could be reduced. You mentioned about having a buccal fat pad reduction. This would be a BAD idea.
Best if you took the time for face to face consultations. This would allow for the actualization of your aesthetic concerns. You do not want to be a revision nasal surgery patient.
Sincerely,
Michael Kulick MD
San Francisco, Ca
Facelift/lower facelift at 40 (my neck skin is so saggy)?
Facelift in the 40’s
Mar 7, 2021
I have many patients that received a facelift in their 40’s. It really depends upon your expectations. The really determining factor is the platysma muscle in you neck. There no lasting minimally invasive procedure that will bring these muscle together. Seek in office consultations that will customize what alternatives are best for you. Sincerely,

Michael Kulick MD
San Francisco, Ca

What can I do about these burn marks on my stomach?
Burn Scars
Mar 7, 2021
Looks like you could use some bleaching cream. You should keep the area out of the sun. You may may need to occlude the scar. Hope this helps.
Dr. K
San Francisco Ca
Buccal fat removal or rhinoplasty first?
Rhinoplasty and buccal fat pad change
Feb 28, 2021
Hello,
Let’s start with your nose. The pictures you provided make it difficult to provide you with recommendations. Side views are important. In cases like yours, i have patients bring in pictures of noses they like and dislike from magazines. I request magazine vs cell phone pictures as I often draw on the images. This starts the train of communication. My goal is to get you to communicate your aesthetic vision and then I use computer morphing to give you examples of possible outcomes….
Cortisone injection resulted in lip color fading/vermillion border disappearing. What to do? (p
Lip concerns – vermilion and color
Feb 24, 2021
You can have many options. Your picture is very hard to see the exact problem. It looks like a depression that is hypo pigmented and then an area that is hyper pigmented.
So, the real questions is what your priority list of what you want done. What is your main concern? Do you want to make the white region darker? Do you want to fill the depression? Do you want to make the dark spot lighter in color?
A face to face consultation will help you with making such decisions.
Sincerely,
Michael…

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Last updated on 11/23/2023