Michael Echavez, MD
Facial plastic surgery and non-surgical treatments a block from Union Square.
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Dr. Michael Echavez is a facial plastic surgeon whose office is on the fourth floor of 500 Sutter Street, at the corner of Powell, one block north of Union Square in San Francisco. He describes himself as a Bay Area native, with a bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley and his medical degree from UCSF, and he holds board certification in both facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and otolaryngology, the ear, nose and throat specialty that facial surgeons usually train in first. The practice website is sfplasticsurgery.com; chamber records list it under his name.
Surgical and non-surgical work
On the surgical side the practice lists facelifts, including a minimally invasive facelift, and chin lifts. The larger part of the menu is non-surgical: injectable fillers and Botox, Sculptra for volume, CoolSculpting and SculpSure for fat reduction, laser treatments, and skin tightening with Morpheus8 and FaceTite. Body contouring rounds it out.
Dr. Echavez puts particular weight on the non-surgical options, presenting them as the first step for patients who want change without an operation, with surgery reserved for the cases where a filler or a device will not do enough.
Consultations and what to ask
Cosmetic work is elective and rarely covered by insurance, so ask at the consultation for a written quote that separates surgeon, facility and anaesthesia fees. Ask to see before-and-after photographs of patients with a similar starting point, how many of the specific procedure the surgeon does in a year, where surgery is performed and who administers anaesthesia. For device treatments such as Morpheus8, ask how many sessions are typical and what the downtime is. Saturday appointments are by arrangement, so book ahead.
Location and reach
Patients come from across San Francisco and from Daly City, South San Francisco, Brisbane, Colma, Sausalito, Oakland and Alameda. The office is a few minutes' walk from the Powell Street BART and Muni station and the Sutter-Stockton garage, which makes it one of the easier medical addresses in the city to reach without driving.
Call 415-392-9800 to arrange a consultation.
Servicios
VerificadoFacelifts, including a minimally invasive facelift, and chin lifts performed by a surgeon whose training is specifically in the face, neck and head rather than general plastic surgery.
Office-based injections to soften lines and restore volume, the most common first treatment for patients at this San Francisco practice who are not ready for surgery.
An injectable that stimulates collagen over several months for gradual volume, which the practice has offered for many years as an alternative to traditional fillers.
Non-surgical fat reduction using cold or laser energy on areas such as the chin, abdomen and flanks, done in a series of sessions with no incisions.
Laser resurfacing and related light-based treatments for skin texture, pigmentation and fine lines, planned around the downtime a patient can accept.
Radiofrequency microneedling and minimally invasive radiofrequency tightening for the face and neck, offered for patients who want lift without a full surgical facelift.
Combination treatments for the body using the practice's non-surgical devices and, where appropriate, surgical options, planned at a consultation.
Detalles
Ubicación y zona de servicio
San Francisco, CA 94102-1120
Preguntas frecuentes
Típico de este tipo de negocioIs a consultation required before treatment?
Yes for surgery and usually for device treatments. Expect the surgeon to examine you, discuss options and give a written plan with costs. Ask whether the consultation fee is credited toward treatment.
Is cosmetic surgery covered by insurance?
Purely cosmetic procedures are not. Some functional procedures, such as nasal surgery for breathing problems, can be. Ask the office to check your plan before scheduling.
How do I check a surgeon's qualifications?
Look the physician up on the Medical Board of California licence search, and check the relevant specialty board's directory for certification status. Ask where surgery is performed and whether the facility holds a state licence.
What is the downtime for non-surgical treatments?
Fillers and Botox usually mean a day or two of minor swelling or bruising; energy-based treatments such as Morpheus8 can mean several days of redness. Ask for the expected recovery for each option.
Antes de contratar
- Check the physician on the Medical Board of California licence search and the specialty board directory
- Ask where surgery is performed and who provides anaesthesia
- Get a written quote separating surgeon, facility and anaesthesia fees
- Ask to see before-and-after photos of patients with a similar starting point
- Ask how many of your specific procedure the surgeon performs each year
- Ask about expected downtime and follow-up visits before booking
Resumen en español
A una cuadra de Union Square, en el 500 de Sutter Street, el Dr. Michael Echavez ofrece cirugía plástica facial y tratamientos sin cirugía en San Francisco. Formado en UC Berkeley y UCSF, realiza estiramientos faciales y de mentón, y da especial importancia a opciones como rellenos, Botox, Sculptra, CoolSculpting, láser y tensado de piel con Morpheus8 y FaceTite. La oficina está cerca de la estación Powell Street. Los sábados atiende con cita previa. Para una consulta, llame al 415-392-9800.
Los datos marcados como verificados se comprobaron el 29 de septiembre de 2026 con sfplasticsurgery.com. Los demás datos vienen de registros comerciales públicos o describen lo típico de este tipo de negocio, según se indica. El negocio aún no los ha confirmado.
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