Dr Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS Facial Plastic Surgeon Ontario, California

Name: Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS
Last name: Machida
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1989
Years experience: 34
Primary Specialty: Facial Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.stcplasticsurgery.com/
Business: Brian K Machida, MD – STC Plastic Surgery Inland Empire
Address: 4550 Ontario Mills Pkwy.
Address suite: Ste. 107
Phone: (909) 306-5885
International phone number: +19093065885
City: Ontario
State: California
Zip Code: 91764
Country: US
Statement: I’m Dr. Brian K. Machida, a renowned facial plastic surgeon based in Ontario, California. With a lifelong dedication to the art of facial plastics, I’ve honed my skills to provide the highest level of care and aesthetic expertise.

My journey into facial plastics began with extensive training and education. Specializing in both surgical and non-surgical procedures, I’ve mastered techniques such as rhinoplasty, facelifts, and injectables. My commitment to staying at the forefront of medical advancements ensures that I can offer my patients the latest and safest treatments.

What drew me to this specialty was the profound impact that facial aesthetics have on an individual’s confidence and self-esteem. Witnessing the transformation in my patients, as they rediscover their beauty and self-assurance, is what continues to inspire me. I believe that everyone deserves to feel comfortable and radiant in their own skin.

My practice, located in Ontario, California, is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by a skilled team dedicated to your comfort and safety. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of care and ensuring that your experience with us is exceptional.

What sets me apart is my commitment to achieving natural-looking results. I use superior techniques that enhance your features while preserving your unique identity. Additionally, I’ve had the privilege of volunteering internationally, broadening my expertise and deepening my commitment to patient well-being.

When you choose me as your facial plastic surgeon, you’re choosing a trusted partner in your journey to enhanced beauty and self-confidence. My years of experience, dedication to your well-being, and emphasis on achieving the best results make me the ideal choice for your facial aesthetics needs. I understand that the decision to undergo a cosmetic procedure is deeply personal, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.

If you’re ready to explore the possibilities of facial rejuvenation, I invite you to schedule a consultation. Together, we’ll create a customized plan to help you achieve your aesthetic goals while prioritizing your safety and comfort.

Thank you for considering me as your trusted facial plastic surgeon. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and help you discover your most beautiful self.
Consulting Fees: 0$
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Special Offers: 
Offer #1: Complimentary Consultation – Mention RealSelf
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
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Offer #2: $200 off the cost of Bellafill package
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: New patients only, valid for purchases of 3 or more syringes, cannot be combined with other offers or discounts, must redeem at time of initial consult

Offer #3: 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: 
  • Citrus Valley Medical Center, Queen of Valley Campus, and Intercommunity Campus
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BS, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley, 1978
  • Medical: MD, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, 1983
Postdoc Training: 
  • Internship: Surgery, Los Angeles County – USC Medical Center, 1984
  • Residency: Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery, Los Angeles County – USC Medical Center, 1988
  • Fellowship: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Southern California, 1989

GPS coordinates on map: 34.0694562,-117.5509604

Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS

Primary location: 
Location name: Ontario
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 34.0633,-117.651001

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/+Secondtocreation/about

Treatments: 
  • BeautiFill
  • Bellafill
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • CO2 Laser
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Fractional Laser
  • Juvederm
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Lifestyle Lift
  • Lip Lift
  • Liposculpture
  • Lower Facelift
  • MACS Facelift
  • Mini Facelift
  • Neck Lift
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Septoplasty
  • Smart Lipo
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Subcision
  • Voluma
  • YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • John Orlando Roe Award in Facial Plastic surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award
  • Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery, CRC
  • Top Doctors of the Inland Empire, Inland Empire Magazine

Rating: 4.9
Profile views: 37602
Answer count: 1814
Review count: 439
1 star count: 6
2 star count: 2
3 star count: 1
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 423
Total star count: 433
Star rating: 4.8565506224461
Photo count last three months: 4
Answer count last three months: 4
Photo and answer count last three months: 8
Lead count last three months: 56
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 3
Profile created: Mar 20, 2009
Profile modified: Sep 25, 2023
Profile photo modified: Sep 25, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Preferred
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jul 30, 2023
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Ontario, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.0633,-117.651001

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Deep Plane Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (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)
  • Facelift (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (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)
  • Facelift (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)
  • Deep Plane Facelift (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Earfold (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Earfold (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Deep Plane Facelift Prices

  • $12000 – May 19, 2022
  • $12000 – May 19, 2022
  • $13000 – Dec 27, 2021
  • $13000 – Dec 27, 2021
  • $13000 – Dec 27, 2021
  • $13000 – Dec 27, 2021
  • $13000 – Dec 27, 2021

Facelift Prices

  • $11300 – Oct 17, 2022
  • $11300 – Oct 17, 2022
  • $12000 – May 19, 2022
  • $6000 – Mar 16, 2016 – Ontario, CA
  • $7000 – May 23, 2018 – Ontario
  • $7000 – May 23, 2018 – Ontario

Neck Lift Prices

  • $7000 – Nov 29, 2018 – Ontario, CA
  • $5000 – Jun 18, 2013 – Ontario, CA
  • $7000 – Nov 29, 2018 – Ontario, CA
  • $7000 – Nov 29, 2018 – Ontario, CA
  • $7000 – Nov 29, 2018 – Ontario, CA

SMAS Facelift Prices

  • $13500 – Dec 15, 2022
  • $13500 – Dec 15, 2022
  • $13500 – Dec 15, 2022
  • $13500 – Dec 15, 2022

Lifestyle Lift Prices

  • $5000 – Nov 6, 2013 – Ontario, CA
  • $7000 – Jul 5, 2013 – Ontario, CA
  • $6500 – Sep 24, 2013 – Ontario, CA
  • $9000 – Jun 19, 2013 – Ontario, CA
  • $8200 – Jun 13, 2013 – Ontario, CA
  • $6000 – Dec 26, 2012 – Ontario, CA
  • $6000 – Jul 2022 – Ontario, CA
  • $8600 – Jul 2022 – Ontario, CA
  • $11000 – Jun 2021 – Ontario, Ca
  • $8000 – Dec 3, 2013 – Ontario, CA
  • $6500 – May 12, 2014 – Ontario, CA

Sculptra Aesthetic Prices

  • $3750 – Jan 2023 – Los Angeles, CA

Eyelid Surgery Prices

  • $2900 – Oct 2018 – Ontario, CA

Lower Facelift Prices

  • $6000 – Jul 19, 2017 – Ontario, CA
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Beverly Hills, CA

Other Prices

  • $500 – Oct 2018 – Ontario, CA

Chin Liposuction Prices

  • $6000 – Aug 24, 2015 – Ontario, CA

Practice Locations

Name & Website
STC Plastic Surgery, https://www.stcplasticsurgery.com/
Address
4550 Ontario Mills Pkwy.Ste. 107, Ontario, California, US, 91764 (GPS coordinates: 34.0695823,-117.5508815)
Phone
(909) 476-2600
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Aug 29, 2019 / Oct 9, 2023

Special Offers

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Treatments

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

$200 off the cost of Bellafill package
Jan 11, 2019 /
May 17, 2033
New patients only, valid for purchases of 3 or more syringes, cannot be combined with other offers or discounts, must redeem at time of initial consult
Specific treatments

Complimentary Consultation – Mention RealSelf
Dec 15, 2017 /
May 17, 2033
Please mention RealSelf when you inquire to make your appointment.
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Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Surgeon's age - what is your opinion on an older plastic surgeon?
Depends
Oct 25, 2023
Your answer really depends on the doctor. I've known doctors with active minds and high energy levels at that age. Given his experience, It is possible for him to produce results equivalent to or better than peers half his age. But it also depends on his hands and manual dexterity, which you have really no way to gauge. In other words, you're the best judge because you have first-hand experience with him. Age is a consideration but only one part of your consideration. Best of luck in...
Deep plane neck and facelift 6 months ago, I’ve been left with hollowing and sagging on each
Do not do non surgical revision
Sep 21, 2023
If you had surgery, a revision tightening with Forma and Cool Peel will not work. The lateral bulges either represent dehiscence of a platysmaplasty suture with relaxation in the midline or a deep plane technique done without any platysmaplasty. Although some platysmaplasties impair the lateral superior pull from a deep plane technique, it is sometimes necessary to make the midline neck even. A revision of a deep plane at 6 months is not too risky for a surgeon familiar with the technique...
6 months post face, brow and neck lift. Unhappy with neck and face lift results
No jowls, only salivary glands
Sep 21, 2023
The large bulges on each side of the neck are likely to be salivary glands. Jowls are defined as bulges along the jawline. Your jawline is smooth, and you have no jowls. The bulge in the midline is likely a suture knot if a platysmaplasty was done. The horizontal band may be due to a horizontal pull of the tissues impeded by the large salivary glands. The latter two problems may resolve with more time. However, salivary glands will not resolve. If your surgeon is not familiar with...
Excess skin on the side of the eye, could revision indicated make it worse?
Don't understand your previous surgery
Aug 27, 2023
If your previous surgery was a blepharoplasty, I don't understand dimpling in the sub brow area unless the skin was raised and the area defatted. This would not be a typical maneuver. It is a very radical excision of skin planned and will result in asymmetry if only done one sided.
Crepey upper eyelid after blepharoplasty - what is the best option to treat this without the
Laser resurfacing
Aug 16, 2023
If you have skin not to your liking after upper blepharoplasty, your best option is fractional laser resurfacing. Your risk of poor eye closure is minimal with laser resurfacing.
Why do my submental contours look abnormal after mini neck lift?
Revision facelift and necklift
Aug 9, 2023
It looks like either the platysmal sutures were dehiscent or possible resection of midline fat under the platysma or prominent anterior digastric muscles. This cannot be corrected by more of the same technique. A routine platysmaplasty with a SMAS lift may not correct your problem. For this, the area under the platysma in the midline and from the lateral approach is done with my technique. This is performed in the same plane as a deep plane lift.
Neck lift and liposuction. What can I do to improve this banding around my neck?
Muscle visible
May 26, 2023
Whenever fat reduction is done in the form of liposuction, it is possible that muscle structures under the skin become more visible. The vertical bands are platysmal bands, and the round structure is likely a salivary gland. I don't see a submental incision so I'm not sure a platysmaplasty is done. This probably will require revision surgery. If you have this redone, it needs to be a different technique to address the bands and glands.
Best anasthetic for older patients to avoid contributihng to any Alzheimers or other dementi
Local anesthesia
May 19, 2023
You have some interesting points. If this is a concern, it’s best to go with a provider who performs local anesthesia. This is the best option for you
Surgeons seen to have their out buzz words for facials. Deep plane, refresher face lift. Are
Very different
Apr 25, 2023
The deep plane lift is a very extensive facelift. A refresher facelift sounds less extensive and might even be a mini-lift. You definitely need a face and neck lift, A deep plane would be my preference but a well-performed SMAS lift with a platysmaplasty would also give good results, depending on the surgeon.
3 chins after neck lift revision, what can be done?
Not loose skin
Apr 12, 2023
The problem is not with persistent loose skin. After two surgeries, your submental neck has become skeletonized due to the loss of a fat layer to hide irregularities. The swelling on both sides may be due to the prominence of the submandibular glands or anterior digastric muscle. You will need another surgery, but it cannot be more of the same. You should see other opinions, and if their plan is to do a platysmaplasty medial tightening and a lateral neck platysmal tightening, it's likely...
33 y/o concerned about marionettes and mild sagging - is it too soon for a microlift? (photo
Agree with your doctor
Mar 19, 2023
Usually I do not recommend non surgical treatments such as Morpheus or Facetite, but in your case I would have you consider it. You have a positional area of looseness. Usually this positional problem cannot be corrected with facelift surgery because all lifts are judged in the facial rest position and not with your chin to your chest. If you tighten your neck with your chin down, it will be difficult to straighten up.
You have a localized collection of fat and slightly loose skin which...
Why do most before and after photos of facelifts not show improvement of marionette lines?
Do you mean nasolabial folds
Mar 3, 2023
Marionette lines extend from the corner of the mouth down toward the jawline. Nasolabial folds extend from the side of the nostril toward the corner of the mouth. Most facelifts show improvement of the marionette lines but not the nasolabial folds. So I think you're referring to the nasolabial folds, which for the most part, are not helped by the traditional SMAS lift. Although the upper nasolabial fold next to the nostril is not targeted, a deep plane vertical lift is your best chance...
Unhappy with chin liposuction and mini neck lift results - can a revision fix this?
Band prominence
Mar 3, 2023
Another set of problems has developed with your approach. Your platysmal bands have been exposed now that your fat has been removed. A mini-lift does not address this problem because it is too close to the middle. Mini lifts do not address the submental neck well. At this point, you can try botox to soften the muscle bands. A neck lift with platysmaplasty is the next step if that does not work.
Numbness and pain 14 months post neck lift continued. What can be done to resolve this?
Possible granuloma
Mar 2, 2023
Your painful pea-sized bump might represent a possible suture granuloma if one was placed in that location. Treatment might require exploration and removal and/or antibiotics. Your pain might be related to this, even under the chin. However, numbness might not resolve as it is possible to have numbness even with the best results.
Is possible & safe to have a mini facelift 1 month after giving birth?
It depends
Feb 28, 2023
If you are still breastfeeding, having a procedure would not be wise. If you are concerned about your appearance after pregnancy weight gain, a weight loss program might be your solution. If you were planning on having a facelift even before pregnancy, it could be done at that time, but weight loss might be a better start.

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Last updated on 11/22/2023