Dr Charles K. Lee, MD, FACS in San Francisco, California 94117

Name: Charles K. Lee, MD, FACS
Last name: Lee
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2003
Years experience: 20
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: L Plastic Surgery – Form & Function
Address: 1545 Pine St.
Address suite: Ste. 101
Phone: (415) 630-4241
International phone number: +14156304241
City: San Francisco
State: California
Zip Code: 94109
Country: US
Additional Address: 415-933-8330
Statement: Dr. Lee, who specializes in both reconstructive microsurgery and aesthetic surgery, has been caring for patients of all age groups at his practice since 2003. With a wealth of experience exceeding 15 years, he is committed to providing exceptional patient care and consistently achieves remarkable results, earning him multiple local and national awards. His reputation for excellence has drawn patients from distant locations such as Hawaii, New York, Europe, and Asia, all seeking his expert services.
Consulting Fees: 190$
Consultation note: Mention Realself to get $50 off of Consultation fee. Consultation fee can be credited towards the procedure.
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • St. Mary’s Medical Center-SF, California Pacific Medical Center, UCSF Moffitt Hospital
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BA, Philosophy, Washington University College of Arts and Sciences
  • Medical: MD, Washington University School of Medicine

Charles K. Lee, MD, FACS

Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, The University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
  • Plastic Surgery, The University of Chicago
  • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Chicago
  • Fellowship: Hand & MicroSurgery, The Buncke Clinic
Member of: 
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification: 
Charles Kyung Chul Lee (ABMSUID -824383)

Viewed: 7/25/2008
Day of birth: 3/6/1971

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/12/2005 – 12/31/2015
Education: 1997 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 201 McAllister St Apt 207San Francisco, CA 94118-4443 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 37.7893082,-122.4211982

Primary location: 
Location name: San Francisco
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 37.7752,-122.4189987
Treatments: 
  • AlloDerm
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Asclera
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • 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 Reconstruction
  • Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Implants
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Drainless Tummy Tuck
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • EVLT
  • Eyebrow Transplant
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Juvederm
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Latisse
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • MACS Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Panniculectomy
  • Penis Enlargement
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Septoplasty
  • SlimLipo
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Subcision
  • Tattoo Removal
  • Thigh Lift
  • Transgender Phalloplasty
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Ultherapy
  • Ultra Femme 360

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Castle Connolly Top Plastic Surgeon
  • America’s Top Surgeon’s Award
  • [415] Top Doctors (San Francisco & Marin)
  • NBC Bay Area Top Physicians
  • Patients Choice Award, Plastic Surgery
  • Doctor’s Choice Award, Plastic Surgery
  • Professional Recognitions:
  • Chief of Plastic Surgery, St. Mary’s Medical Center, SF
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California, SF
  • Consultant Surgeon, SF Giants Baseball Team & Web MD

Rating: 4.9
Profile views: 35894
Answer count: 136
Review count: 71
3 star count: 2
5 star count: 23
Total star count: 25
Star rating: 4.2298269429027
Photo count last three months: 5
Photo and answer count last three months: 5
Lead count last three months: 24
Anonymous votes: 21
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Jul 8, 2009
Profile modified: Nov 1, 2023
Profile photo modified: Nov 1, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Premier
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Aug 13, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Oakland, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.7723,-122.2149963
  • San Francisco, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.7752,-122.4189987
  • San Jose, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.3201,-121.8779984
  • San Mateo, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.5591,-122.3219986

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Eyelid Surgery (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Ultherapy (Nov 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Ultherapy (Nov 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Ultherapy (Nov 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Ultherapy (Nov 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Chin Liposuction (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Chin Liposuction (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Double Eyelid Surgery (Mar 2008) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Feb 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, 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)
  • Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Double Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • MACS Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Double Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Laser Resurfacing (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Double Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Buccal Fat Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Buccal Fat Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Double Eyelid Surgery (Feb 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Buccal Fat Removal (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Double Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Double Eyelid Surgery (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Eyelid Surgery Prices

  • $3600 – Jul 31, 2018 – San Francisco
  • $3600 – Jul 31, 2018 – San Francisco

Botox Prices

  • $1200 – Jun 9, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
  • $1200 – Jun 9, 2016 – San Francisco, CA

Double Eyelid Surgery Prices

  • $3600 – Mar 11, 2008 – San Francisco, CA
  • $4500 – Apr 8, 2019
  • $3600 – Mar 11, 2008 – San Francisco, CA
  • $3200 – Sep 1, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $4500 – Apr 8, 2019
  • $4500 – Apr 8, 2019
  • $3800 – Aug 20, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $3500 – Apr 18, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $3500 – Apr 18, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $3800 – Aug 20, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $3600 – Mar 11, 2008 – San Francisco, CA
  • $3800 – Jun 11, 2013 – San Francisco, CA

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $8000 – Oct 14, 2020
  • $8001 – Oct 1, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $8001 – Oct 1, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $8001 – Oct 1, 2015 – San Francisco, CA

Buccal Fat Removal Prices

  • $4000 – Mar 5, 2019
  • $4000 – Mar 5, 2019
  • $4000 – Mar 5, 2019
  • $4000 – Mar 5, 2019
  • $4000 – Mar 5, 2019

Liposuction Prices

  • $3900 – Oct 1, 2020
  • $3900 – Oct 1, 2020
  • $3900 – Oct 1, 2020
  • $3900 – Oct 1, 2020

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

  • $10000 – Nov 22, 2019
  • $10000 – Nov 22, 2019
  • $10000 – Nov 22, 2019
  • $10000 – Nov 22, 2019

Other Prices

  • $3600 – Mar 11, 2008 – San Francisco, CA
  • $2100 – Aug 8, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $2100 – Aug 8, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $3800 – Jun 11, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $3800 – Jun 11, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $3800 – Jun 11, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $3800 – Jun 11, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $3800 – Jun 11, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $2100 – Aug 8, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $2100 – Aug 8, 2013 – San Francisco, CA

Natrelle Breast Implants Prices

  • $8000 – Oct 14, 2020
  • $8000 – Oct 14, 2020

Breast Implant Revision Prices

  • $5000 – Apr 4, 2019 – San Francisco, CA
  • $5000 – Apr 4, 2019 – San Francisco, CA
  • $5000 – Apr 4, 2019 – San Francisco, CA
  • $5000 – Apr 4, 2019 – San Francisco, CA
  • $5000 – Apr 4, 2019 – San Francisco, CA
  • $5000 – Apr 4, 2019
  • $5000 – Apr 4, 2019
  • $5000 – Apr 4, 2019

Facial Reconstructive Surgery Prices

  • $7000 – Oct 9, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $7000 – Oct 9, 2013 – San Francisco, CA

SlimLipo Prices

  • $4500 – Aug 29, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $4500 – Aug 29, 2013 – San Francisco, CA

Vein Treatment Prices

  • $2100 – Aug 8, 2013 – San Francisco, CA

Chin Surgery Prices

  • $1075 – Jan 2012 – Beverly Hills

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
2 months post op. Lower breast still numb. Will the feeling come back?
Numbness can be expected.
Jan 23, 2023
It is normal for the breasts to have a different sensation or even numbness in parts during the healing process. Most often, these sensations will improve over time, usually by 6-12 months. There probably isn’t very much you can do to improve this, expect to have some patience during this time. Good luck!
Can I have Buccal fat removal a month after Rhinoplasty?
Likely ok…..
Sep 29, 2019
1 month is the bare minimum to wait after your rhinoplasty;  safer yet would be to wait until you are 3 months out from surgery.   I would make sure you are healing well from your previous surgery, check with your surgeon and then proceed.  Good luck!
Is it a waste of money to have a facial fat transfer at age 30 for tear troughs?
Fat grafting has advantages in the tear trough
May 13, 2019
I’m not a big fan of fillers in the tear trough over a long period of time.  I have seen many patients over the years who have started with fillers at a relatively young age and had multiple filler injections repeated, only to get an artificial, over-injected, swollen, “bluish” look under the lids.   It is important to obtain a detailed evaluation by your Board Certified plastic surgeon who can discuss the best options for you, including fillers versus fat grafting.
Do you recommend contouring for my face with fat grafting, or a mini facelift?
Too young for a mini-lift
May 13, 2019
There are many options for your face, both surgical and non surgical.  Going into a mini-face lift at this age is premature and I’m not sure what kind of advice your are receiving from your doctors, but I recommend seeing a Board Certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate and address your concerns.   Is there a specific reason you don’t want fillers?  Remember, it’s all about safety and simplicity.
What went wrong as I have no skin on the bottom back part of my ear?
Hard to tell without seeing you
May 13, 2019
It’s hard to tell definitively what happened with your surgery.  Your original surgeon probably has a better explanation of what happened, but there is likely a combination of scar contracture and some skin excision that led to having a bit of skin deficit.   It would be helpful to see your preoperative photos and best to discuss this issue with your original surgeon. 
Normal healing week after otoplasty?
Some skin bruising
May 13, 2019
It’s hard to tell from these photos alone, but there is some significant skin bruising.  Please make sure there is no blood collection in the area with your surgeon.  It will take several weeks for swelling and bruising to improve.
Will the lumps and bumps on my eyelids after double eyelids surgery go away?
Wait a couple of months
May 6, 2019
It sounds like you just had blepharoplasty 3 weeks ago and are having some reactions to the sutures–this is normal.  Give it a little more time.  If there is significant redness, pain, and drainage, consult with your surgeon as soon as possible.  good luck!
Can I go from a tapered crease to a parallel crease?
Crease shape can be altered
May 6, 2019
If you have a naturally tapered crease, it can be changed to parallel crease but you will likely need a medial epicanthoplasty to achieve this.   If you had previous surgery in this area already, it is more difficult to achieve these changes.  Please meet with a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in Asian eyelid surgery.  Good luck!
Options for Enlargement of Asian Eyes
Asian eyelid blepharoplasty should help
May 6, 2019
You would likely benefit from Asian eyelid blepharoplasty which will automatically make your eyes look a bit “larger.”  You may also benefit from a medial epicanthoplasty and a levator advancement, but I would recommend seeing a plastic surgeon with Asian eyelid expertise who can evaluate your eyes in more detail.   Good luck!
1 month post op BA, half of my left breast is completely numb. Will this go away with time? Ca
Numbness can be expected.
May 6, 2019
It is normal for the breasts to have a different sensation or even numbness in parts during the healing process.  Most often, these sensations will improve over time, usually by 6-12 months.  There probably isn’t very much you can do to improve this, expect to have some patience during this time.  Good luck!
How long should I used ice pads post SMAS facelift?
Not a fan of ice over skin flaps….
May 6, 2019
It is normal to have swelling after facelift for 3-6 weeks.   I’m not a big fan of ice over the skin because ice can decrease blood flow to the skin–which is not good.  Ice can help somewhat with swelling and pain, but you need to be very careful with using too much ice.  There are strict protocols for using ice on the skin (example:  15 min on per hour, with a protective layer over the skin).   You appear to be healing nicely.  Good luck!
Facelift results disappeared after 5 months, should I have a revision?
Difficult to tell from photos and need more information
Apr 29, 2019
Hello, sorry to hear of your disappointment; looking from these photos, it is difficult to tell how and evaluate any objective measurements.  It would be important to know what sort of “lift” procedure you had, but at this time, it is probably best to wait and return to your previous surgeon to discuss.  Good luck!
If I have thick skin and brown skin, would I have more risk of scars in an epicanthoplasty?
Technique is more important than skin color
Apr 29, 2019
You ask a very good question, understanding that thicker and darker skin is associated with thicker scars.   In my experience of having operated on many dark skinned Asians, Hispanics, and African Americans in the eyelid region, the proper technique in the medial epicanthal region provides the best results with minimal scarring.  If you are a good candidate for this procedure, make sure your plastic surgeon has a lot of experience with medial epicanthoplasty.
Do you think it’s possible to make the mini eye lid that has an uneven crease to look like my
Asymmetric creases are common
Apr 29, 2019
The issue you are describing is very common, and the tape you are using may not be holding the crease in the exact position that your other eyelid crease is at.  I recommend seeing a plastic surgeon with significant Asian eyelid expertise who can evaluate both of your eyes and set up the best option for you.  
Can Buccal fat pad removal go wrong?
Any surgery procedure can go wrong…..
Mar 7, 2019
Specifically regarding buccal fat pad removal, the things that can go wrong include asymmetry, imbalance, parotid duct injury, and nerve injury.   Overall, the procedure is quite safe (can be done under local anesthesia)  and normally results are very good.  You will need to discuss these issues in more detail with your surgeon.  Good luck!

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