Dr. Michael Echavez received his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley, and his medical degree from UC San Francisco. Following medical school, Dr. Echavez remained at UCSF to complete two years of general surgery and four years of head and neck surgery residency training. He subsequently completed a year of specialized fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery in Cincinnati, through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.Dr. Echavez is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Recontructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
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Most of us have something that we wish we could change about our appearance whether it's something simple as reducing the appearance of scars or something more intense such as traditional facelift, reshaping the nose or ears or improving eyelids appearance. There are a number of issues that someone may want to address with facial cosmetic surgery such as tightening sagging skin, reducing lines and wrinkles, facial and neck fatty deposits as well as reducing the appearance of scars and skin blemishes that may be playing down on the self-esteem.
This includes the removal of cysts, moles, lumps, such as lipomas, and other skin lesions. Spider veins, pigmented lesions and certain birth marks, such as port wine stains can also be treated by using a laser. Frequently, these procedures can easily be performed in the office and involve little recovery time.
Facial implants augment, reconstruct or rejuvenate your features. Made of specially formed solid, biocompatible materials, implants are available in a wide range of sizes and styles for the chin and cheek. Many facial implant patients are bothered by a small chin or lack of facial contour. With facial implants, they can add or restore contour and/or proportion to the face.
Otoplasty in San Francisco is a procedure which corrects protrusion of the ears and thus moves the ears closer to the head. The surgery to correct protruding ears is performed in an outpatient surgery center and involves the use of light sedation. Dr. Echavez offers cosmetic ear surgery in San Francisco with great results!
Reviews (18)
Nicole M.
Jun 23, 2022
Barry L.
Jun 20, 2022
Beebs A.
Nov 05, 2021
Dr. Echavez has an amazing eye for aesthetic injectables and surgery. I've worked in the the aesthetic industry for many years and he's my go-to provider in the city. I also value his opinion on surgeries and recommend him to many friends and family. I've had amazing results with him and lucky to have him. Cheers to aging gracefully! Thanks Dr. E!
Swift H.
Aug 23, 2021
Don't ruin your life by getting a procedure done with this guy. What a horrible doctor. The fact that he's still even licensed is mind blowing. The deformity you'll have on your face is something you'll live with for a long time so avoid at all costs. There are complaints already with the medical board on this so called doctor. Rude and uncaring.
Gabe T.
Jan 24, 2021
I've been going to Dr. Echavez for the past 20 or so years and I have to say that I wouldn't go anywhere else. I've had multiple procedures done at his office. From the removal of broken capillaries, to the removal of moles, tags etc, to Botox and fillers. He's always professional, never rushed and thoroughly precise. He has an excellent bedside manner and is painless both in his procedures and on the pocketbook. I highly recommend his services and I couldn't be happier with the results we've achieved.
All H.
Nov 30, 2019
Echavez should have his license revoked. The guys got no personality or bedside manners but that's the least of it. He's a butcher like the other review stated. He doesn't care at all about his patients. Just wants a quick one and done. He doesn't give advice either. The monster just basically told me to tell him where to inject and what to do. Are u serious? You're the doctor!
He ruined my face and now I have to find another doctor to fix what he's done. Stay away from this guy unless you want your face ruined too. I'm going to report him to the medical board
He ruined my face and now I have to find another doctor to fix what he's done. Stay away from this guy unless you want your face ruined too. I'm going to report him to the medical board
Amber T.
Dec 28, 2016
I have been seeing Dr Echavez for over 2.5 years ever since I saw him back in April 2014 when he (perfectly) fixed a Belotero job that a SF dermatologist had placed incorrectly. He is very talented with his work and also very kind. His office assistant Karla is also great. They never fail to call after any visit and they genuinely care about your results, pocketbook, appearance and feelings. I highly recommend.
Andrea G.
Jul 17, 2016
Dr. Echavez is an honest, REAL, person who works with clients collaboratively, unlike many other surgeons who are in age-denial, superficiality land. He will patiently describe various treatment modalities when you inquire but will never push anything on you. I have been seeing him for around 8 years for Sculpra Aesthetic treatments as I was no longer a good candidate for Restalyne according to another Dr. who referred me to Dr. Echavez, the reason being I needed too many Restalyne treatments to make a difference, and that would make it very costly.
Although Sculpra does not last as long as I would have liked on me (maybe only 6-8 months) I am pleased with the results of more fullness in the somewhat hollowed-out areas of my face. (I have a thin face to begin with). As I have ruled out plastic surgery as an option that feels right for me, I will plan on continuing to see Dr. Echavez for this particular treatment!
Although Sculpra does not last as long as I would have liked on me (maybe only 6-8 months) I am pleased with the results of more fullness in the somewhat hollowed-out areas of my face. (I have a thin face to begin with). As I have ruled out plastic surgery as an option that feels right for me, I will plan on continuing to see Dr. Echavez for this particular treatment!
George I.
Nov 29, 2013
Dr Echavez is a butcher. He made me sign a clearance form while I was sedated for a forehead lift. He left my forehead with a massive scar that took over 5 years to heal. Beware of this doctor. There are far better out there. Don't let this happen to you. He refused to correct anything, as I had signed a consent form while sedated.
Marvella W.
Oct 19, 2013
This review is long over due. Dr. Echavez removed a large, dark, freckle spot off the bridge of my nose. Removing the spot off the bridge part of my nose, requires careful skill. Not easy suturing a tight area like the bridge of my nose! The procedure was done beautifully and painless. Thank you so much! My apologies for this over due review, and again, thank you so much!
Jeannie C.
Jan 08, 2013
I move a lot, so I've gone to a bunch of doctors for botox and fillers over the course of the past 7 years. But I'm so glad I'm back in the bay to come back to Dr. Echavez. Dr. Echavez brings a level of taste and competence to the whole world of "New Beauty" style self improvement that I haven't seen in any of the other doctors I've had in NYC, LA, or Boston.
For example, at a recent trip to his office I asked him about a few of the latest treatments that I read about--and I was prepared to get them if he deemed it worthwhile. He was honest with me, and told me it didn't make sense to get those procedures yet.even though it might have meant money to him in the short term. Also, I like that he does mini consultations with me every time I see him just to make sure I agree with his plan for injection placements--even though they are always very natural looking, with or without my input. I've been to many a (well meaning, but too rushed) doctor that just jumped immediately into poking me with syringes willy nilly.
Not only is his skill top notch. He's also very affordable. I often go into see him with a plan on how much I want to spend. I'll say something like, "400 bucks, but I want forehead and crow's feet." And every time, he makes it work with my budget. Magic man:) Dr. Echavez strikes me as having too much class to ever actually self merchandise, hence the surprisingly low number of reviews on Yelp! thus far.
But this is a clear case of being under appreciated, or of his current patients being strategic enough to keep their secret to themselves. But I figure I'll be a nice girl and share. Pssst, five stars!
For example, at a recent trip to his office I asked him about a few of the latest treatments that I read about--and I was prepared to get them if he deemed it worthwhile. He was honest with me, and told me it didn't make sense to get those procedures yet.even though it might have meant money to him in the short term. Also, I like that he does mini consultations with me every time I see him just to make sure I agree with his plan for injection placements--even though they are always very natural looking, with or without my input. I've been to many a (well meaning, but too rushed) doctor that just jumped immediately into poking me with syringes willy nilly.
Not only is his skill top notch. He's also very affordable. I often go into see him with a plan on how much I want to spend. I'll say something like, "400 bucks, but I want forehead and crow's feet." And every time, he makes it work with my budget. Magic man:) Dr. Echavez strikes me as having too much class to ever actually self merchandise, hence the surprisingly low number of reviews on Yelp! thus far.
But this is a clear case of being under appreciated, or of his current patients being strategic enough to keep their secret to themselves. But I figure I'll be a nice girl and share. Pssst, five stars!
Pam H.
Jan 08, 2013
Dr. Echavez is fantastic! I was a bit nervous at first about having any cosmetic procedure, but he carefully explained everything and there was no pressure to do it. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful. I first did the coolsculpting and was very pleased with the results. I went back to have it done in other areas - all with great results.
I also had Dr. Echavez perform blepharoplasty on my droopy eye lids. I was really nervous about that because of the plastic surgery horror stories you hear about. However, when I was checking into the hospital, EVERY one I met at the hospital raved about his careful and professional work. The head nurse said he was everyone's choice for the blepharoplasty procedure because he is so methodical and careful to achieve a very natural-looking result. just enough but not too much. And, they were correct - he did a wonderful job in making my heavy eye-lids and bags under my eyes look SO MUCH better.
People tell me I look 10 years younger now (they don't know about the blepharosplasty because it doesn't show at all). Anyway, if you are considering coolsculpting, botox, blepharoplasty or other cosmetic procedure, please check out Dr. Michael Echavez. I'm sure you will be delighted with the results!
I also had Dr. Echavez perform blepharoplasty on my droopy eye lids. I was really nervous about that because of the plastic surgery horror stories you hear about. However, when I was checking into the hospital, EVERY one I met at the hospital raved about his careful and professional work. The head nurse said he was everyone's choice for the blepharoplasty procedure because he is so methodical and careful to achieve a very natural-looking result. just enough but not too much. And, they were correct - he did a wonderful job in making my heavy eye-lids and bags under my eyes look SO MUCH better.
People tell me I look 10 years younger now (they don't know about the blepharosplasty because it doesn't show at all). Anyway, if you are considering coolsculpting, botox, blepharoplasty or other cosmetic procedure, please check out Dr. Michael Echavez. I'm sure you will be delighted with the results!
Kurt S.
Oct 04, 2012
Daniel J.
Oct 03, 2012
Can't really say enough good about Dr E --- beautiful office of course, but his demenor, expertise and humor makes the visits (and the outcome) among the best in the city. He gives a great assessment (and an honest one) allowing you voice your opinions and desires, but reflects them with an honest assessment -- a great back and forth -- and you end up with what you need --- very fair pricing. There are a lot of choices in the city, but Dr E's the only one I consider.
Daniel K.
Mar 20, 2012
I had an appointment for some facial laser work at this office with my dermatologist Mike Carls that I made 6-8 weeks in advance. At the time that I made the appointment I asked about the procedure and the recovery time and I was told to call my dermatologists. The office called me to change the appointment 1 week prior which is fine and I had not heard back from my dermatologist so I called him again a day prior to the procedure.
I received a voicemail that he no longer does laser work at this office. I then called the office curious about who was going to do the procedure and they gave me another doctors name. I then asked if anybody there could answer a couple simple questions and nobody was able to do so today. Hmmm, so I am supposed to have a procedure in less than 24 hours by someone I do not know that may take however long with whatever recovery. I don't think so-appointment canceled. Simple communication would have been appreciated.
I received a voicemail that he no longer does laser work at this office. I then called the office curious about who was going to do the procedure and they gave me another doctors name. I then asked if anybody there could answer a couple simple questions and nobody was able to do so today. Hmmm, so I am supposed to have a procedure in less than 24 hours by someone I do not know that may take however long with whatever recovery. I don't think so-appointment canceled. Simple communication would have been appreciated.
Rick A.
Aug 20, 2009
Good guy who does excellent work. Very competent without being Beverly Hills flashy about it. He can initially come across as being a bit cold, but that's really more a reflection of his low-key nature. Extra points for the fact that his office assistant is very easy on the eyes, too (but won't give me the time of day, probably because I had to put my real age on the paperwork I filled out there). Highly recommended.
David T.
Mar 13, 2009
Rita Magazine H.
Dec 04, 2007
Dr. E is very knowledgeable and fair. He doesn't push you to do unnecessary procedures. He has an incredible office location and great staff. He is a creative yet highly professional artist who looks at your whole facial structure and gives you realistic expectations. His gentle kindness is a relief if you are squeamish with injectables. He's the BEST!