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Top Facial Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA
Meet Michael Echavez, M.D.
Dr. Michael Echavez is an experienced facial plastic surgeon offering the latest advances in facial plastic surgery. A Bay Area native, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Berkeley and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF). Following medical school, Dr. Echavez remained at UCSF to complete his residency training. He subsequently completed a specialized fellowship in facial plastic surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio, through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Echavez is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He is on the clinical faculty at UCSF and maintains a private practice in San Francisco and Seattle.
In addition to performing cosmetic surgical procedures of the face and neck, Dr. Echavez also is highly experienced in non-surgical procedures including injectable fillers and BOTOX. He was one of the first doctors in the United States to begin using Sculptra and has extensive knowledge with this product. Other non-surgical procedures that Dr. Echavez offers would include fat reduction with CoolSculpting and SculpSure, laser treatments and skin tightening with Morpheus8 and FaceTite.
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Facelift
The traditional facelift in San Francisco tightens the skin in the neck, jaw, and lower face; the eye area and the forehead are not altered by this procedure.
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BOTOX & DYSPORT
One way to quickly achieve youthfulness is to have BOTOX and Dysport treatments in San Francisco...
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Facial Fillers
Injectable fillers in San Francisco can be used to fill in lines and depressions on the face or plump up lips...
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CoolTone
CoolTone is a noninvasive body contouring treatment that uses Magnetic Muscle Stimulation (MMS) technology to strengthen, tone, and firm the muscles of the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs.
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Eyelid Lift - Blepharoplasty
Surgery of the upper and lower eyelids is done to remove excess fat and skin and give the face a more rested and youthful appearance...
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FaceTite Skin Tightening
Try the non surgical FaceTite Face Skin Tightening and Lift
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Kybella
FDA-approved Kybella gives you the ability to contour and smooth the appearance of the “double chin” without requiring surgery.
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Submental Liposuction
Liposuction in the neck area removes fat to provide more definition. The procedure is performed in an outpatient surgery center and...
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Facial Implants
Cheek implants can be used to augment the flattened appearance of the cheek bones. Chin implants correct a weak chin line to improve the facial profile. Implants can also be used to fill in the hollowed...
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CoolSculpting Elite Fat Reduction
CoolSculpting ELITE is #1 body sculpting and fat removal procedure for people who are near their ideal body weight, but have trouble reducing stubborn fat – even with dieting and exercise! This affordable non-invasive non-surgical procedure is quickly winning the popularity among residents of San Francisco and Silicone Valley who want to look and feel their best.
CoolSculpting is suitable for everyone who has extra fat deposits anywhere on the body where the CoolSculpting suction device can be attached. Legs, back, flanks, stomach, arms, neck and chin can be sculpted with great results. CoolSculpting could be the answer to getting the results you want to see in yourself. CoolSculpting has been developed by Harvard scientists and works by freezing fat cells that are then eliminated by the body. This results in a perfectly sculpted and healthy looking body you’ve always dreamed of.
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When it’s done well, cosmetic surgery shouldn’t dramatically change your core appearance. Rather, it should involve artistic alterations to your features that yield elegant results — ensuring that you still look like you, just better. When you are considering face lift cosmetic surgery in San Francisco know that Dr. Echavez is well regarded as one of the best cosmetic surgeons San Francisco has to offer. He and his staff offer a wide range of services with high standards.
Facial Plastic Surgery OptionsGet CoolTone in San Francisco
Dr. Echavez is proud to be one of the first providers to offer CoolTone in San Francisco. This revolutionary technology can build muscle and minimize the appearance of fat in the treatment area. This non-surgical device has 50% more power than leading competitors and can help tone the abdomen, buttocks, thighs and more while being completely non-invasive. CoolTone’s powerful MMS technology penetrates below the fat layer to strengthen and tone muscle. The state-of-the-art system features liquid-cooled applicators. And as part of Allergan’s trusted portfolio of products, you will be eligible to earn Brilliant Distinctions® rewards. CoolTone is FDA-cleared to strengthen, tone, and firm three separate areas. Envision a more toned stomach, tighter thighs, and firm buttocks.
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With Dr. Echavez ’s comprehensive technique, your face and body will look natural.
FaceLift
There are several non-surgical and surgical treatments that can improve the face, but a facelift can produce the most dramatic improvement to the lower part of the face and the neck.
Eyes
As people notice eyes more than any other part of the face, rejuvenation of the eyelids can produce a more rested and youthful, but still natural appearance.
Chin
Augmentation of the chin with injectable fillers or implants, and reduction of fat under the chin with Kybella injections or liposuction can dramatically help to bring balance to the face.
Neck
Multiple treatment options now exist for neck rejuvenation, and these include surgical and non-surgical procedures, such as Kybella injections, Morpheus8 treatments and surgery.
Wrinkles
Facial wrinkles can be addressed with a variety of treatments, including BOTOX or Dysport injections, Morpheus8 treatments, laser resurfacing, and injectable fillers.
Body Lift
CoolSculpting and SculpSure offer effective, non-surgical options to reduce isolated areas of body fat, and produce sculpting without an incision or long recovery.
I Am Happy with It After 4 Treatments I did not expect Scuptra to turn me into George Clooney and I had very realistic expectations. I just wanted the un-natural sunken ‘valleys’ on my cheeks to be filled in. After four treatments, I am quite happy with the results and...
– frank8567
I Love Dr Echavez! – San Francisco, CA I was introduced to Dr Echavez a few years ago by a friend in NYC who swears by him. She’s in the public eye and has to look “perfect.” Ive seen Dr Echavez many times over the last few years. He’s kind,...
– FillmoreGirl
Great Skills, Caring Doc – San Francisco, CA Dr. E is the best. Highly skilled, highly educated, and he really cares about his patients. I’ve been going to him for years, and wouldn’t let anyone else near my money-maker ;-). He’s not cheap, but this isn’t a specialty where you...
– Kurt-San
Best Cosmetic Physician in SF – San Francisco, CA Not only was I a patient of Dr. Echavez, but I was also his medical esthetician for a brief period. I can honestly say that, as a 51yr old woman who has had many employers, Dr.Echavez was probably the only “boss”...
– Carla1
Dr. Echavez has been my Doctor for over 15 years. He has treated me for facial Wasting due to a health condition. I have nothing to say other than he’s the best there is. Not only has he restored my face to a natural appearance but he’s been the kindest...
– albert-bray
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