Patient Testimonials

"I really appreciate what you did for me, because I look and feel much better about myself now. My friends have been impressed with my results too and tell me how great I look. I will gladly recommend anyone to you who is interested in changing or improving their appearance through body contouring or liposuction, as I know they will be happy with their results. Thank you." ~ T.M.

"I feel I could not have been in a better set of hands and expertise as you have and also the great background you came from. Today, a lot of doctors have lost the ability to listen or even care what their clients go through before and after, but you sure showed a lot of concern. More doctors need to learn from surgeons as yourself." ~ P.K.

"The real thanks is for all of your hard work in scheduling, planning, and executing my procedure. Your kind, and caring attitude made it a lot easier for me to actually go through with this dream." ~ R.F.

"BWA [Battered Women's Alternatives] depends on you, our community supporter, to provide us with the many resources necessary to offer our services. We depend on your partnership to stop partner abuse, empower women to retake control of their lives, and teach alternatives that will enable their families to successfully live their lives free from violence. On behalf of the many families that BWA serves, we thank you for your crucial role in making Joie de Vivre so overwhelmingly successful." ~ N.M.

“I just wanted to say thank you for my beautiful eyelids.  I am so very happy with the results!  You are the best!  I will only go to you for anything else I need, and I do need more.  Thank you again!”  ~V

“I want to thank Dr. Macdonald for the beautiful job he has done with my eyes and liposuction.  People have not even been able to tell I have had surgery. The comments I have gotten are: ‘Wow you look great!  Have you been getting more rest?  You lost a lot of weight, it makes you look younger!’  I love it!”  ~D

“I received a laser spider vein removal treatment from you at The Beauty Network.  I wanted to report wonderful results and to thank you and your staff for your professional treatment and follow-up support.  Thank you again.  I would certainly recommend your services to anyone interested.” ~S.F.

“It’s been 6 months since my blepharoplasty, and I want to let you know how pleased I am with my results!  Before my procedure, people frequently asked me if I was tired when I wasn’t.  Now, even if I am tired, I get comments about how rested I look.  I’d been thinking about surgery for a long time, but I just kept putting it off because I wanted to be absolutely sure I had chosen the right surgeon.  Along with having specialized training and impressive credentials, I was looking for other attributes in a surgeon that are of great personal importance to me (talented, receptive, intuitive, focused, communicative, artistic, fastidious, confident, not too old, not too young, lovely bedside manner, etc.).  When I recognized those qualities in you, I was able to move forward with great confidence and enthusiasm.  My healing process was fast track, and you were accommodating and supportive every step of the way.  In fact, the day we saw you at the County hospital doing a hero’s work for humanity, our hearts simply melted…  You’re a terrific guy, Dr. Michael Macdonald, and we appreciate you!” ~ San Diego, CA

“I am immensely satisfied with the cosmetic procedure you provided for me.  Your service was comfortable, fast and left no scar.  You are a rare “individually sensitive” professional and your results are remarkable!  Thank you!”  ~ H

“Thank you for so expertly removing those puffy little pouches under my eyes.  Not a single person suspected surgery, yet I instantly began receiving many compliments.  I was even ‘carded’ three times – something that hasn’t happened in a long while.  Even my husband who tried a bit to dissuade me from doing it agrees it was a great decision, and said ‘it took five years at least off your face!’  Perhaps the best part is that people are no longer asking me if I’m tired.  So, I greatly appreciate the artful job you did and how you and your staff walked me through the process so warmly and compassionately.” ~T

“It’s only been a week so I’m cautiously optimistic.  I noticed a difference in the way my head felt almost immediately.  I haven’t had a headache since I left your office.  Although I think my migraines were triggered by dental work, I think they have been exacerbated by stress.  If the BOTOX® continues to work, it will help me to become a “normal” person again.  What a lifesaver!” ~ Maryland

“I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with my eye surgery and the Restylane® filler.  As more time is passing after the surgery my eyes are looking better and better.  Restylane® has also worked great!  Thank you once again.  I have been and will continue referring you and your services to friends and others.”  ~JG

“I was referred to Dr. Macdonald by my dentist.  I am fit and gym-toned, but like many people I had a few problem areas that no amount of sit-ups or aerobics were going to fix.   My first procedure was liposuction under my chin and jawline.   I was so pleased with the results that about a year later I had another liposuction done on my stomach and "love handle" areas.  Dr. Macdonald did an excellent job on both procedures, and I lost that stubborn fat that I hadn't been able to get rid of through exercise.  He also did a series of facial peels that left my skin looking refreshed and years younger.   I am now contemplating another cosmetic procedure and I am looking forward to Dr. MacDonald working his magic once again.” ~M.A.

“I am in complete agreement with the reviews posted on Dr. Macdonald.  I recently had a Septorhinoplasty procedure and could not be happier with the results.  I am able to breathe in a way that was not possible before the operation and the results look very natural.

“From the moment I sat down with him to discuss my options, I felt at ease. Every (and I mean every) question I had was answered before, during and after the procedure.  He was never too busy to return a phone call or see me when I needed his advice.  Dr. Macdonald's staff are also amazing.  They made me feel comfortable and at ease throughout the whole journey and by doing so allayed my fears and anxieties.  The entire experience has been an extremely positive one.  Dr. Macdonald is an amazing surgeon and this combined with his caring beside manner ranks him number one in my book.” ~M.S.

“Dr. MacDonald is great!  It's quite obvious to me that he is a pro in his field : )   His staff are professional, helpful and very sweet too! I was also able to coordinate my appointment via email with Andrea ?  which was great!  I don't think that's something they normally do, but it worked out, which totally made me getting in there easier.  I plan on returning.” ~J.B.

“Dr. Macdonald is truly a wonderful doctor.   He has an exceptionally kind and 'present' bed manner, and he is very very down to earth, real, funny and helpful.  I TRUST him ABSOLUTELY.....   I have gone to him for several various things over the years including issues of the cosmetic nature and also basic medical issues regarding skin care, advice... other.  He is expert in his field and beyond... extremely knowledgeable.  I haven't had any major surgeries, but if I had to have anything that he did .... I would certainly go to him without the slightest hesitation and recommend him to anyone.  

“I have been EXTREMELY happy with the services I have had with him, and any time I've had to go elsewhere for whatever random reason-  I have been disappointed compared to Mike.  

“The office carries a wide variety of WONDERFUL skincare-  medical grade and more... really great stuff, comparable or better prices than anywhere else I have seen.

“He has an excellent staff.  They are so kind and so very helpful; they have also been there for years.  I have never once felt the snobbery from anyone in the office I often get from other places that offer facials or other various skin care.  This makes me laugh, because what Mike and his staff offer is of such better quality, and usually at the same or even less cost.  

“I had a series of peels with Mike a few years ago and extremely pleased.... I ended up having a similar series somewhere else because of proximity-  the cost was way more & I wasn't nearly as pleased as the results I got from Mike.  

“He always has an excellent esthetician on staff  who offers a variety of fabulous services at completely reasonable prices, and then the great thing is you have a doctor there for anything more advanced.  

“I could go on & on.... but basically, I only have such positive things to say about all of my experiences at Mike's office, with his staff and with Mike.  I trust him wholeheartedly.   His office is great- great location and very very professional and beautiful.  

“Feel free to contact me about questions in detail of what I'd had at the office, I'm happy to share.  

“The last thing I will say is that I put 3 "$ signs"  (Pricey)  only because I think cosmetics procedures and high end skin care is really expensive.  It is shocking to me.  BUT........   this office is actually VERY reasonably priced compared to anything else.  In fact, the same basic procedures, and skin cares & facials are often less expensive than the average run of the mill random "day spas"  or generic places like Dermalounge.   I have no idea about the major surgeries- but I understand that Mike is a stellar surgeon from many sources.” ~ N.K.

“Referred to me by my Dermatologist, I have had 3 procedures now with Dr Macdonald, a neck lift and two lipsuction procedures.   I have been beyond delighted with each procedure, the results exceeding my expectations.  Dr. Macdonald and his staff have been personable and helpful.  I have and will always suggest Dr. Macdonald as the 'go to' plastic surgeon here in San Francisco.  His artistry has consistently resulted in a natural looking outcome.  Five stars for sure!” ~ J.H.

“I had been seeing Dr. Michael Macdonald for BOTOX treatments after a friend told me how the wrinkles on my forehead gave me a permanent "scowl" expression that didn't fit my happy disposition.  She'd been seeing him for years and had referred many friends to him for botox, physician-strength facial peels/skincare, and varioius facial plastics surgical procedures.  I'd talked to a few of his patients and they were all extremely satisfied with the work he'd done and highly recommended him.  

“Dr. Macdonald patiently and honestly answered my multitude of questions about the surgery I was contemplating:  RHINOPLASTY, UPPER & LOWER EYELIDS (blepharoplasty).  I had the surgery done in August...just 8 weeks before my wedding, so I was a bit nervous about how well healed I would be.  I AM SO HAPPY!!!  The results are magnificent!!!  I was dreading having all those wedding pics taken w/ the nose I've hated my whole life.  I can't believe how great I look...everybody comments about how perfect my nose fits my face & that I look 10 years younger (I'm 39).  

“What I most like about Dr. Macdonald is that he is extremely caring (great bedside manner before & after the surgery), he is very candid about the procedure & healing process, he takes the time to educate you before making a decision.  You truly feel like you are his most important patient!  His staff is also warm, courteous and caring, obviously a reflection of him. ” ~ K.W.

“I met Dr. MacDonald quite by accident. I was accompanying a friend who was having a procedure done and was immediately taken by his kindness, intelligence, and approachability. I decided to schedule a procedure of my own. I had a scar on my nose that had bothered my for a good deal of my life. Dr. MacDonald assured me he could help.

“I booked my appointment and was quickly impressed by his office coordinator Lidia. She is very knowledgable, responsive and hospitable. A true ambassador for Dr. MacDonald's practice, she made me feel comfortable from the moment I began the process.

“Dr. MacDonald eased my anxiety with his unique and subtle humor, explaining every step of the process both before and during the procedure, constantly checking in with me to make sure I was comfortable.

“It has been several weeks and I could not be more pleased with my healing process. Dr. MacDonald and his staff are a truly amazing team. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone who may be in need of his services. ” ~ R.K.