Facial Plastic Surgeon Doctor Michael R. Macdonald, MD San Francisco, California 94102

Name: Michael R. Macdonald, MD
Last name: Macdonald
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1996
Years experience: 27
Primary Specialty: Facial Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.drmmacdonald.com/
Business: Michael R. Macdonald, MD, FACS, FRCSC | MAC MD aesthetics
Address: 500 Sutter St.
Address suite: Ste. 430
Phone: (415) 895-2257
International phone number: +14158952257
City: San Francisco
State: California
Zip Code: 94102
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Michael R. Macdonald is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon practicing in San Francisco, California. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Macdonald has vast experience in the most advanced cosmetic surgery and nonsurgical facial rejuvenation procedures, including facelifts, neck lifts, brow lifts, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, injectable fillers, and laser resurfacing.

Dr. Macdonald earned his medical degree at Queen’s University Medical School in Kingston, Ontario. He went on to complete an internship in general surgery at the University of Toronto and a general surgery residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He then returned to the University of Toronto for his second residency in otolaryngology, head & neck surgery, before completing a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of California, San Francisco.

Dr. Macdonald is double board-certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He is also a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

He and his staff at the Aesthetic Surgery Center in San Francisco look forward to helping you realize your facial rejuvenation goals.
Consulting Fees: 150$
Consultation note: Mention RealSelf when scheduling
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers
Offer #1: Consult fee credited towards surgeon fees!
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: Consultation fee will be credited towards any service performed the day of your consultation, or credited towards surgeons fees.

Offer #2: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
Detail: Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.

Clinical Privileges
  • St Francis Memorial Hospital, Alameda County Medical Center
Education
  • Undergraduate: BA Psychology, University of Western Ontario, Ontario, Canada
  • Medical: MD, Queen’s University Medical School, Ontario, Canada

Michael R. Macdonald, MD

Postdoc Training
  • Internship: General Surgery, University of Toronto
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, Dartmouth College Hitchcock Medical Center
  • Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University of Toronto
  • Fellowships: Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
Member of
  • fps
Board Certification
Michael Rainey MacDonald (ABMSUID -532116)

Viewed: 8/25/2008
Day of birth: 1/3/1963

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology – General

Status: Certified Active Lifetime Initial Certification
3/26/1996 –
Education: 1988 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: Cosmetic & Facial Pl Surg490 Post St Ste 542San Francisco, CA 94102-1412 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 37.789497,-122.4090103

Primary location
Location name: Bay Area
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 37.8044,-121.810997

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/112122752676753617418/posts

Treatments
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Belotero
  • Biocorneum
  • Blue Peel
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Botox for Migraines
  • 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
  • BroadBand Light (BBL)
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Cleft Lip And Palate Repair
  • CO2 Laser
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Fractional Laser
  • Genioplasty
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Hyaluronidase
  • IPL
  • Jessner Peel
  • Jeuveau
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Microblading
  • Microneedling
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Permanent Makeup
  • Photodynamic Therapy
  • ProFractional Laser
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scalp Micropigmentation
  • Scar Removal
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Septoplasty
  • Sinus Surgery
  • Skin Lightening
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • Skintyte
  • Smart Lipo
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Subcision
  • Tattoo Removal
  • TCA Peel
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Vaser Liposuction
  • Volbella
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin
  • YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.5
Profile views: 41062
Answer count: 457
Review count: 23
1 star count: 2
2 star count: 1
5 star count: 20
Total star count: 23
Star rating: 3.8196001901657
Lead count last three months: 3
Anonymous votes: 43
Offer count: 2
Profile created: Nov 17, 2007
Profile modified: Aug 2, 2022
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Profile Plus
Tier: Pro
Linked url: https://www.drmmacdonald.com/
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Aug 21, 2020
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Palo Alto, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.4373,-122.1600037
  • San Francisco, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.7752,-122.4189987
  • Walnut Creek, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.9063,-122.064003
  • Bay Area, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.8044,-121.810997

Latest ratings of treatments

  • BroadBand Light (BBL) (Sep 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)
  • Skintyte (Jan 2013) – 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)
  • Liposuction (Sep 2013) – 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)
  • ThreeForMe (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)
  • ThreeForMe (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)
  • Thermage (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • ThreeForMe (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)
  • Thermage (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Thermage (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Thermage (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • BroadBand Light (BBL) (Sep 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)
  • BroadBand Light (BBL) (Sep 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)
  • Skintyte (Dec 2013) – Overall rating: 1/5Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Septoplasty (Feb 2013) – 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)
  • Liposuction (Jul 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)
  • Septoplasty (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)
  • Chemical Peel (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Skintyte (Feb 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)
  • Laser Resurfacing (Dec 2013) – Overall rating: 2/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 2/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 2/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Liposuction (Jul 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)
  • Laser Peel (Oct 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Laser Treatment (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (May 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (May 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (May 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

BroadBand Light (BBL) Prices

  • $800 – Sep 22, 2022
  • $800 – Sep 22, 2022
  • $800 – Sep 22, 2022

Skintyte Prices

  • $2000 – Jan 10, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $1000 – Dec 10, 2013 – Bay Area, CA
  • $500 – Feb 11, 2014 – San Francisco, CA

Liposuction Prices

  • $4489 – Sep 24, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $4500 – Jul 9, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $8000 – Jul 23, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $8000 – Jul 23, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $8000 – Jul 23, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $4500 – Jul 9, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $4489 – Sep 24, 2013 – San Francisco, CA

Septoplasty Prices

  • $6000 – Feb 11, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $7500 – Jul 2022 – San Francisco, CA
  • $6000 – Feb 11, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $6000 – Feb 11, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $7500 – Jan 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $7500 – Jan 2012 – San Francisco, CA

Chemical Peel Prices

  • $750 – Jul 2022 – San Francisco, CA
  • $750 – Apr 2011 – San Francisco, CA
  • $750 – Apr 2011 – San Francisco, CA

Other Prices

  • $775 – Nov 12, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $39000 – Dec 6, 2012 – San Francisco
  • $22000 – Apr 1, 2013 – San Francisco, Ca
  • $1000 – Dec 10, 2013 – Bay Area, CA
  • $1000 – Dec 10, 2013 – Bay Area, CA
  • $1000 – Dec 10, 2013 – Bay Area, CA
  • $1000 – Dec 10, 2013 – Bay Area, CA
  • $1000 – Dec 10, 2013 – Bay Area, CA
  • $1000 – Dec 10, 2013 – san francisco
  • $22000 – Apr 1, 2013 – san francisco
  • $6000 – Jan 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $6000 – Jan 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $4000 – Apr 2011 – San Francisco, CA

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $8000 – Oct 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $6000 – Oct 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $6000 – Aug 2017 – San Francisco, CA
  • $6000 – Oct 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $39000 – Dec 6, 2012 – San Francisco
  • $8000 – Feb 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $8000 – Feb 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $6000 – Jan 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $6000 – Dec 2011 – San Francisco, CA

Laser Resurfacing Prices

  • $800 – Dec 18, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $400 – Dec 18, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $400 – Dec 18, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $400 – Dec 18, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $400 – Dec 18, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $279 – Dec 18, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $279 – Dec 18, 2013 – San Francisco, CA

Laser Treatment Prices

  • $500 – Feb 11, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $500 – Feb 11, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $500 – Feb 11, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $1000 – Dec 10, 2013 – Bay Area, CA
  • $1000 – Dec 10, 2013 – Bay Area, CA
  • $1000 – Dec 10, 2013 – Bay Area, CA

Revision Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $350 – Sep 19, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
  • $350 – Sep 19, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
  • $350 – Sep 19, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
  • $350 – Sep 19, 2016 – San Francisco, CA

Mini Lift Prices

  • $5000 – Oct 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $5000 – Jan 2012 – San Francisco, CA

Eyelid Surgery Prices

  • $4000 – Oct 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $4155 – Oct 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $4500 – Aug 20, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $4500 – Aug 20, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $4500 – Aug 20, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $4000 – Jan 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $4000 – Apr 2011 – San Francisco, CA
  • $4155 – Feb 2011 – San Francisco, CA

Nonsurgical Neck Lift Prices

  • $2000 – Jan 10, 2013 – San Francisco, CA

Other Prices

  • $2000 – Jan 10, 2013 – San Francisco, CA

Photofacial Prices

  • $775 – Nov 12, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $775 – Nov 12, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $775 – Nov 12, 2013 – San Francisco, CA

Facelift Prices

  • $22000 – Apr 1, 2013 – San Francisco, Ca
  • $22000 – Apr 1, 2013 – San Francisco, Ca
  • $22000 – Apr 1, 2013 – san francisco

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Aesthetic Surgery Center, Inc – San Francisco, https://www.drmmacdonald.com/
Address
500 Sutter St.Ste. 430, San Francisco, California, US, 94102 (GPS coordinates: 37.7894088,-122.4089172)
Phone
+14159563223
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Oct 6, 2016 / Dec 14, 2021

Special Offers

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Treatments

Complimentary facetime consults available!
Mar 30, 2020 /
Apr 30, 2020
Facetime consults available for free! Give us a all and we will schedule a facetime consult with the doctor for free price during the Covid-19 stay at home request.
Any treatment

Galderma Offer
Dec 3, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2023
Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Specific treatments

$75 off for trying Jeuveau!
Oct 21, 2019 /
Nov 30, 2019
Try the new neurotoxin called Jeuveau to temporarily correct mild to moderate forehead wrinkles. $75 gift card awarded to patients through November 30th (while gift cards last).
Specific treatments

Consult fee credited towards surgeon fees!
Oct 21, 2019 /
May 17, 2033
Consultation fee will be credited towards any service performed the day of your consultation, or credited towards surgeons fees.
Any treatment

Buy a 2 month supply of Latisse & get 1 month free
Jun 29, 2015 /
Jul 31, 2015
– Get a free Latisse 3ml kit for every Latisse 5 ml kit you buy. Limited time offer through July 31, 2015 while supplies and mail in coupons last. Earn Brilliant Distinctions points too!
Specific treatments

Nano Laser Peel with our Nurse (RN) only $149
Feb 26, 2015 /
Mar 31, 2015
– Brighten your skin with a light resurfacing laser treatment. Up to $400 value. Consultation required. Minimal downtime. Contact us today.
Specific treatments

50% off consult when you mention RealSelf
Feb 26, 2015 /
Mar 31, 2015
– New Patients will receive 50% off a cosmetic consultation when you mention RealSelf. Consultation regularly $150.
Any treatment

Save $75 on your cosmetic consultation
Mar 17, 2014 /
Apr 30, 2014
New Patients only. Requires an in person consultation. Regularly priced at $150. Mention RealSelf so you are certain to get your discount.
consultation

Half Off Consultation- $75 Savings
Aug 23, 2013 /
Sep 17, 2013
(regular price consultation $150)
Consultation must be in-person
consultation

$250-400 Off BBL Photofacial or SkinTyte Laser
Aug 23, 2013 /
Sep 17, 2013
BBL Photo Rejuvenation – $399 for one BBL face treatment (save $250)

SkinTyte – $600 for Series of 4 Under Eye treatments (save $400)

Must Attend September 17, 2013 Open House Event to be eligible for these Special Offers.
Call or Email us for Event Details

Specific treatments

Save $100-350 on Restylane, Dysport, Botox
Aug 23, 2013 /
Sep 17, 2013
Dysport® or Botox® – Buy 1 area get 2nd area free (save $350) *limit 1 per person

Restylane® – $450 per 1cc syringe (save $100 per syringe)

Must Attend September 17, 2013 Open House Event to be eligible for these Special Offers.
Call or Email us for Event Details

Specific treatments

$100 off Cosmetic Surgery Consult
Apr 24, 2013 /
May 31, 2013
In honor of all womanhood, motherhood, and the power of femininity – all women will receive a $100 savings (regular price $150) on any comprehensive cosmetic consultation booked in May.
Any treatment

$50 Off Restylane; $50 off Dysport
Apr 19, 2013 /
Apr 30, 2013
$50 Instant Savings off Treatment Price.

Your choice – Restylane or Dysport treatment – or both treatments

Specific treatments

$50 Off Cosmetic Surgery Consultation
Feb 3, 2013 /
Feb 28, 2013
We wish you a Happy Heart this Valentine’s.

As our gift to you, we are offering $50 off your cosmetic surgery consultation with Dr. Macdonald (regular price $150) when you call by Feb 28th to book your appointment.

Your appointment can occur anytime before March 31st.

consultation

Save $150 on Phototherapy (regular price: $550)
Aug 31, 2012 /
Sep 30, 2012
$150 off a full face Phototherapy BBL (broadband light) treatment regularly priced at $550.

New studies show Sciton laser Phototherapy BBL treatments stimulate your body’s own natural collagen production substantially enough to reverse many of the effects of aging on the face and neck.

Like the dentist does for your teeth every 4-6 months, BBL can do for your skin, keeping it healthy & vibrant-looking as you age.

Specific treatments

4 Micron Laser Peel for $150 (regular: $250)
Aug 31, 2012 /
Nov 1, 2012
The 4 Micron is known as a weekend peel –

This offer is good for all Thursday appointments, giving you a weekend of downtime to heal so you’re back to work on Monday with skin looking smooth, even, bright, fresh, and glowing 🙂

Specific treatments

$100 Off Your Cosmetic Consultation
Aug 31, 2012 /
Nov 1, 2012
Schedule now…before the holiday rush hits at Halloween…so you:
– have time to make the right decision for you,
– book your surgery and healing time where it fits in your holiday plans, and
– start the new year a new and even better you 🙂

Reg Price: $150 ($100 Savings)
-the $50 you pay we also credit toward any non-surgical procedure you decide to get that day or any surgery you book.

consultation

With Injectable Tx – Get1 Free BBL or Hair Removal
Jun 29, 2012 /
Jul 26, 2012
With any injectables appointment on Thursdays, you also get your choice of 1 Free hair removal treatment on a small or medium area…Or 1 Free BBL (broadband light) treatment for skin firming, melasma, rosacea, acne, or just overall skin tone & evenness. Call our office if you have questions about these laser treatments & which is appropriate for your needs.
Any treatment

MicroLaserPeel for $150 (regular $250)
Jun 29, 2012 /
Jul 26, 2012
Virtually no down time. That’s why they call it the Weekend Peel…

Benefits include:

• Overall pigment and texture improvement
• Smooth out your fine lines and wrinkles
• Require essentially no recovery time
• Get younger looking and feeling skin!

SAVE $100 with this great offer

Call today – Treatment must be scheduled by July 26, 2012

Any treatment

$75 off Cosmetic Surgery Consultation
Jun 26, 2012 /
Aug 31, 2012
Regular consultation price is $150. Mention RealSelf to receive this discount. Requires in-person consultation. Your credit card # will be taken at the time of scheduling and our usual cancellation policy will apply – cancellation without 48 hours notice will result in a $100 charge to your credit card. We thank you in advance for the courtesy of honoring the value of Dr. Macdonald’s time. We can’t wait to meet you.
Any treatment

Free Consult
Mar 1, 2012 /
May 31, 2012
Mention RealSelf when scheduling.
consultation

20% off any Laser Treatment
Feb 2, 2012 /
Mar 31, 2012
Requires Free In-person consultation to determine appropriate combination laser therapy for your needs. 20% off any laser package you choose: hair removal, photofacial, skin resurfacing, skin tightening, etc.
Specific treatments

$80 off Restylane
Feb 2, 2012 /
Mar 31, 2012
For any 2cc Min Treatment before 4/1
Specific treatments

10% off any injectable
Jun 5, 2011 /
Jun 30, 2011
Existing Patients receive 10% OFF any INJECTABLE treatment.
Specific treatments

10% off Rhinoplasty Surgery
Feb 3, 2011 /
Mar 31, 2011
10% Discount off rhinoplasty surgery when consultations are booked by March 31st.
Any treatment

10% Discount off Blepharoplasty (eyelid) surgery
Feb 3, 2011 /
Mar 31, 2011
Take additional 10% discount off Blepharoplasty surgery when doing both Upper & Lower Eyelids
Any treatment

Doctor's answers

Question
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Answer Snippet
Will Botox for TMJ change my face a lot if I just get it here and there to ease the tension?
Botox for jaw pain(TMJ)?
May 15, 2020
Botox is very effective in relaxing the muscles that cause TMJ(jaw pain).  The effect is temporary(3 to 6 months), so you would need to have the treatment repeated a few times a year. A Facial Plastic Surgeon is a good choice since the face is the focus of the practice, but there are other providers that can do this procedure well.  Just call the office to see if this is a question the front desk person can readily answer. The treatment can slim the face slightly, but it is very subtle an...
Can someone give me a nose job?
Potential pictures of a nose job?
May 4, 2020
Thank you for your question. I don't see any pictures with your questions, so we would definitely need to see you either virtually or in person to see what you're trying to achieve.  Most surgeons will be able to show you before and after photo's from actual patients for a nose result similar to what you're seeking.  As far as reshaping and contouring your face, I would definitely need to see what you're trying to achieve to see if it's possible.  Be Well!Michael R. Macdonald, MD, FACS, FRCSC
Would my nose be a good candidate for a rhinoplasty? What would you suggest?
Am I a good candidate for Rhinoplasty?
Apr 30, 2020
Thank you for your question! Based on the photo's, the little bump would be easily smoothed out with rhinoplasty.  I would need to see you in person or through a virtual consult to talk to you about narrowing the bridge since it's not as easy to see that in the photo's.  Good luck and be well!Michael R. Macdonald, MD, FACS, FRCSC
Lower bleph before or after an open rhinoplasty?
Lower eyes and rhinoplasty together, or separate?
Apr 22, 2020
Thank you for your question.  If you are working with a board certified Facial Plastic surgeon, there is no reason that lower blepharoplasty and rhinoplasty shouldn't be done by the same physician on the same date.  You benefit by recovering once, undergoing anesthesia once and paying for facility and anesthesia once.  If this is not possible, I would do the lower eyes first since the swelling from rhinoplasty takes much longer to subside.  Good luck and be well!Michael R. Macdonald, MD, FAC...
What sort of procedures can correct my nose asymmetry?
Nose asymmetry correction?
Apr 16, 2020
Nose asymmetry is very common.  The left side of our faces are not a perfect match to the right side(there are always subtle differences).  In your case, a consultation would be very helpful.  It is difficult to determine from one picture what the solution would be.  Many offices(including mine) are offering complimentary Face Time consults during this time when we can't see patients in person.  I would recommend a consult, so we can see you from different angles.  Then we will be able to gi...
Can you get a natural looking nose job?
Can a nose job be done to look natural?
Apr 3, 2020
The short answer is yes!  Rhinoplasty, when performed correctly will give you natural results so that you look like the best version of yourself possible.  I specialize in natural looking results.  Find a Board Certified Facial plastic surgeon with plenty of before and after photo's from actual patients.  Your consultation should provide you with all of the information you need to move forward. Be Well!Michael R. Macdonald, MD, FACS, FRCSC
What can be done to improve my profile?
What can be done to improve my profile?
Mar 23, 2020
Hi! Thank you for your question.  I believe a small chin implant will give the balance you're seeking to your profile.  It's amazing what a small chin implant can do. Seek a board certified facial plastic surgeon that can show you before and after photo's of work he/she has performed. Be Well!Michael R. Macdonald, MD, FACS, FRCSC
Do you think plastic surgeons will be motivated to give discounts on surgery considering the c
Since business is slower, is it a good time to do a facelift consult?
Mar 20, 2020
We can do a facetime consult, but any elective surgery is not being allowed at the hospital's and surgery centers in our area.  So yes, get a consult, but we will all have to wait to do elective surgery.Be Well,Michael R. Macdonald, MD. FACS, FRCSC
What can I do about my eyelids almost 30 years after a botched eyelid surgery?
Revision eyelid surgery after poor result from 30 years ago?
Mar 2, 2020
Since it has been 30 years since you had surgery, a consultation for a revision blepharoplasty(upper eyelids) should be considered.  During your appointment, a Board Certified Facial Plastic surgeon will go over all of the options to revise your eye lid surgery.  It is important in your pre operative appointment that you are given thorough instructions and consent to the revision, which is standard for any surgery.  Good Luck and be well.Michael R. Macdonald, MD, FACS, FRCSC
What's the next step after my medical insurer denied my surgeon's request for authorization of
Will my insurance cover my upper eye lid surgery?
Feb 24, 2020
When an insurance company denies a request for medically necessary surgery, you may have to appeal.  If the appeal also is denied you may have to have the surgeon do a peer to peer review with the insurance company.  Upper eyelid surgery is often considered cosmetic and denied fairly regularly.  They want to make sure that you meet the criteria before they will approve a surgery like this. Ultimately, you may have to pay privately if you can't convince them that the surgery is affecting yo...
I'm thinking of an upper blepharoplasty and brow lift. Are those the options you'd suggest for
Upper blepharoplasty and brow lift together?
Feb 21, 2020
Although upper eyelids and brow lift can be performed together, in your case I would just recommend upper blepharoplasty.  Your eyebrows look symmetrical and positioned correctly on the brow bone so brow lift isn't necessary.  There are many skin treatments available and good medical grade products that can be recommended by Facial Plastic Surgeons as well as Dermatologist's.  What ever you choose, Board Certified is best. Be Well!Michael R. Macdonald, MD, FACS, FRCSC
Is an upturned petite and feminine look an option for my nose?
Had 3 rhinoplasty surgeries and still not happy.
Feb 20, 2020
Thank you for your questions and the photo's.  It looks like you have good symmetry and a nice looking profile. The scar under your nose should heal. We recommend a good silicone based scar gel to help with that little line under the nose.  Sometimes people chase what they see as the perfect nose not realizing that the more times you have surgery, the more complications can arise. You have to decide if it's worth the risk.  I personally don't think you need another revision.  I wish you goo...
Sudden onset Pigmentation 4 weeks post lip filler - Is this permanent? What can be done about
Sudden onset of pigmentation 4 weeks post lip filler.
Feb 20, 2020
You were great about documenting in photo's the journey to what appears to be a little brown spot on your lip.  If I look closely in the photo's, I see a small cold sore like bump under the skin of your lip. Once this little bump went down, you are left with a brown mark. It looks like the filler has settled down.  It will dissipate and absorb in time, but if there is something uneven hyaluronic filler can be dissolved.  You should go back to the person that performed your injections in th...
Is it better to get my sparse eyebrows microbladed before blepharoplasty to help guide a surge
Should I get microblading before or after upper eyelid surgery?
Feb 12, 2020
I personally would wait until after you do surgery.  A skilled facial plastic surgeon will look at your eyelids and not the eyebrows when deciding how much skin to remove. I recommend waiting 6 to 8 weeks after your upper eyelid surgery has healed to have microblading performed.  If you don't plan to have surgery for a few years, you can have microblading done any time and it won't affect the outcome in the future. Good luck!Michael R. Macdonald, MD, FACS, FRCSC
Still same issue 1yr after septoplasty...what else could be the problem?
Had septoplasty and still can't breathe well?
Feb 7, 2020
Septoplasty can straighten a deviated septum and can improve air flow.  There are other factors that would need to be addressed as to why you're still having breathing issues like do you have enlarged turbinate's? Do you have a valve collapse? Allergies?  I would definitely get another evaluation from a surgeon that specializes in facial plastic surgery, and is also an ENT.  You can set a plan and get your breathing improved. Good luck and be well!Michael R. Macdonald, MD, FRCS, FRCSC

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