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M. Dean Vistnes, M.D.

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Dr. M. Dean Vistnes and his staff at Vistnes Plastic Surgery are committed to helping patients achieve the cosmetic changes they are seeking through the latest, most advanced techniques in plastic surgery.

The goal of Vistnes Plastic Surgery is to pay close attention to our patients’ needs and desires. We thoroughly educate patients about their options, and take all the steps necessary to ensure that they are happy with the results of the surgical procedure they have selected. In making these our priorities, we strive to exceed our patients’ expectations.

“It takes skill, expertise, and artistic talent to be able to envision the changes a patient wants, then surgically translate those desires to achieve the expected results.”

-Dr. M. Dean Vistness

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Testi "Dr. Vistnes must make so many people so happy!
I should have never waited this long to go through with it!"
J.L.


Testi "It is amazing to me that just one day of work for him can completely change my life!"
C.M.


Testi "It's like a miracle to me! I am so thrilled that I did it!"
C.M.


Testi "I would never have been able to go through with the surgery if it was not for Dr. Vistnes and his staff. They were all so supportive and wonderful"
R.V.


Testi "After saving for my operation for 5 years, I needed to be sure that I chose the perfect surgeon for me. Dr. Vistnes gave me impeccable results"
E.O.


Testi "Dr. Vistnes was the only Plastic Surgeon out of a list of four that I had consultations with, that actually had a female medical assistant come in the room during the initial exam. That made me feel very comfortable"
M.G.


Testi "All I can say is thank god for Dr. Vistnes and his miracle "Pain pump. The recovery from my tummy tuck was much easier than I anticipated"
E.M.


Testi "I felt very comfortable with Dr. Vistnes right from the start. The fact that he spent the entire consultation with me really helped to put me at ease"
T.F.



Qualifications

Meet Dr. M. Dean Vistnes

Recognized as an expert in his field, Stanford trained Dr. M. Dean Vistnes is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. He is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, and is a member of the prestigious American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the A4M – The American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine and a highly respected plastic surgeon in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Dr. Vistnes completed his pre-medical undergraduate degree with honors from the University of California at Davis, graduating on the Dean's List in 1981. He received his medical training at Stanford University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. He then applied to, and was accepted, at Stanford University's Plastic Surgery Training Program, one of the most competitive plastic surgery training programs in the country. After six years of training, he completed both his general surgery and plastic surgery residencies at Stanford in 1993. Appointed to a coveted fellowship, Dr. Vistnes did an additional full year of training in cosmetic surgery and breast surgery in Nashville, TN at the Institute for Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Vistnes is currently in full-time private practice in Palo Alto, California with a practice devoted to aesthetic surgery. Having recognized the growing demand for non-invasive procedures such as laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, Collagen, Botox, IPL and microdermabrasion, Dr. Vistnes and his staff have developed an unparalleled reputation with the opening of our medically supervised spa at www.skinspirit.com.

Dr. Vistnes' plastic surgery practice includes aesthetic surgery of face and neck, rejuvenation of the aging skin, body contouring and liposculpture, and breast enhancement. In all areas, he has made a point of researching and offering his patients the most effective, reliable treatments for reducing the effects of aging.

Procedures

Breast Procedures

  • Breast Enlargement
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reduction

Body Procedures

  • Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck

Face Procedures

  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Face Lift and Neck Lift
  • Forehead and Brow Lift
  • Chin Implants
  • Nose Surgery
  • Ear Surgery

General Procedures

  • BOTOX®
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Vein Treatment
  • Intense Pulsed Light
  • Collagen
  • Chemical Peel
  • Microdermabrasion