M. Christine Lee, MD

This review is long overdue. I have been a patient of Dr. Christine Lee for almost a decade. I first came to her after a series of botched medi-spa procedures left my face disfigured. The texture of my skin became coarse and spotted with hyperpigmentation from the unskilled laser technician’s botched work. My pores were very visible. It was just awful. Prior to that I just had mild sun damage and teen acne. I have Fitzpatrick IV skin and was not made aware that Asian skin needed a skilled doctor to perform laser treatments because I am very prone to hyperpigmentation.

Dr. Lee was very matter of fact and made it clear that if I were to spend my hard earned money on lasers to correct the problem, I needed to be committed for the rest of my life to wearing sunscreen and taking care of my skin. I did a series of six laser lite treatments over a year and stayed diligent about wearing a hat and sunscreen. I still enjoyed hiking, surfing and swimming but religiously applied and reapplied sunscreen.

I also had SCARLET RF on a regular basis starting at age 45. I feel like that is a great treatment for smoothing skin texture and banking collagen.

Since then, I am pretty sure my skin has stopped aging. The most recent treatment I had was the Fotona 4D. Only time will tell, but I wanted to preventatively tighten up any laxity as I am approaching the dreaded menopause where protective hormone levels drop.

Dr. Lee and her staff are committed to a good outcome. But to be clear, you will need to put in the work with a good skincare regime. I would definitely recommend Dr. Lee, the Laser Lite facial and SCARLET RF for collagen building.

Dr. Lee is one of the few laser experts and probably the top one in the Bay Area. Having had various treatments from other dermatologists/plastic surgeons in the past, I am most pleased with the work from Dr. Lee from Skin and Laser Treatment.

Facial scarring was my main concern. I've had everything done to try to improve my skin: Total FX, Affirm, Erbium, Laser Genesis, chemical peels, DermaPen microneedling, Infini radiofrequency microneedling, subcision, and TCA Cross. All of those did very little, if anything, but give me false hope and drain my bank account. Dr. Lee's Total FX treatment made my surgical scars look much better to the point at which I am much less self-conscious about them.

Being realistic is something that should be applauded in dermatology. So many doctors promise amazing results and tell you everything will be fine without stating all of the risks. I find this very dishonest. Dr. Lee laid out the risks and set expectations from the beginning. My results exceeded her expectations, and I'm more than satisfied.

Dr. Lee's expertise is not just restricted to laser treatment. She has helped me with other issues I've had on other parts of my body (legs, buttocks, back, etc.).

Dr. Lee has been such a blessing to me. She discovered various skin cancers on me and performed Mohs surgery a couple of times. She took the extra time and care to make certain that the scar on my nose appeared less noticeable. She followed up with lasers to make it look better and people are amazed when they see how good it looks. Dr. Lee has the biggest heart and cares about her patients. Dr. Lee takes the time to listen to her patients and discuss their skin concerns. She has great, honest advice, and offers many treatment options. I have been thrilled with the results I have as a result of skin lasers performed by Dr. Lee. She is a perfectionist and takes a lot of pride in her work. In addition, Dr.Lee's staff is friendly and professional. I always feel welcome when I go to the office. I have nothing but great things to say about this caring, knowledgeable, and professional doctor.

This is a newer laser procedure that smooths, plumps and tightens. Instead of fillers I opted to try the Fotana 4D treatment to plump my nasiolabial folds. The Fotana 4D uses 4 different lasers, thus giving me plumped up nasiolabial folds, fresher looking skin and a reduction in my wrinkles. The initial laser is intraoral. It is used in the oral cavity around the inside or your mouth/cheeks. It gave me the volume and plumped up the nasiolabial folds. The following 3 lasers are for the exterior of your face. No pain whatsoever. Surprisingly, very quick. I was not sure what to expect so I did request a very light treatment. I am pleased with the initial result. The entire procedure felt warm. No pain. No icing. I walked out clear faced. Only on day 2 did I have redness on my cheeks and orbital bone. Enough for me to stay in. The next day, day 3 the redness gone. Again, I requested a very light treatment. The end of the treatment is done with one of the resurfacing lasers so make sure you talk to your Doctor about the procedure and what to expect. It is suggested that a person have a Fotana 4D treatment for every decade in years you are. Spaced every 4 weeks to get the best results. Although its been a few months for me, I decide to continue with a few more sessions so I can get the optimal results. It is important to note Dr. M. Christine Lee helped invent the procedure and is the very first Doctor to introduce it to the U.S. She has the most experience with this procedure I am sure. I also know Dr. Lee teachers and lectures about the procedure regularly. Finding a doctor for the Fotana 4D procedure other than Dr. Lee may be difficult until other doctors are well trained.

After picking up a pamphlet in Dr. Christine Lee's office, I decided on Ultherapy for my upper face. Specifically, I wanted to address my crepey eyelids and heavy brow.
I knew at some point I would have to address the problem of looking incredibly tired all the time. I also knew upper Blepharoplasty was not for me.

I can say immediately after the procedure I could see and feel the lift. The tightness around my eyes and forehead was real. I am 2 months out and I continue to see my eyelids smooth appearance. I feel the tightness around my whole eye area. I can say I had no bruising or swelling from the procedure. My forehead and temples were tender to the touch for 4 weeks following the procedure. That did dissipate. I plan on reporting back as I progress in the next few months. I can say that I am impressed with the Ultherapy treatment and the lifting and tightening of the skin tissue it has given me in just the first 8 weeks. I am very pleased with the outcome!

Before coming to Dr. Christine Lee I have battled adult acne, pustules and rosacea. I have been through a series of Doxycyclines, prescription face washes and creams.
Dr. Lee suggested the LaserLite facial. A dual laser procedure treating my skin imperfections and stimulating collagen production. Thus, the LaserLite Facial will give me improved, healthier looking skin. Her recommended treatment for me was 1 session a month for 6 months followed by a yearly or 2x a year maintenance treatment. I started the program but after 3 sessions I thought, "good enough" and just stopped. Wrong. My breakouts and rosacea appeared again.

I then committed to 6 treatments, 1 month apart followed by the yearly maintenance treatment. Perfect. Acne, gone! Pustules, gone! Rosecea gone! In addition to my skin problems being
alleviated, the LaserLite Facial also has the benefit of skin rejuvenation. My collagen is rebuilding. I feel tightening and toning of my entire face. The key is to follow the prescribed number of treatments and stay committed to the program. This is truly a remarkable laser treatment.
I am on the maintenance program and have been using this treatment for 5 years now. Amazing!

A lot of u girls are asking questions that a lot these docs can't answer. U have to consider what your Breast look like right now as in 0( gap) 0 in the middle, how wide your ribcage is, everyone and every size is different for everyone. Plus how much Breast tissue u have? is it firm? is is sagging? . It's hard to say plus the size u pick is always just a bit smaller if it's placed under the muscles. Saline is safer itTends to ripple more, (depending on the tissue u already have!) silicon ripples but not as much as saline. Also the type of bag u choose has a lot to do with what your boobs will look like. There are also other types coming in, called gummie-bear Implant. You also have to consider the texture, the profile, don't just rely on the cc's (cubic centimeters), look them up. U can use the sizers they have available. Anand u can make your own sizers with rice or buy some online and try them different days. heck some of these doctors are out of date, girls believe me! Under the muscles is the most common and most natural. 350cc, is the most popular pick. But this can be a size D on a girl with 30in ribcage I got 500cc, saline still sitting high, doing lots of massages, which hurt like hell, but ask your doctor questions, as about gap, uniboob or fallout. There are always risk but u can always have a revision done. Look if he/she is a board certified surgeon, not just cosmetic. And u have to wait 3-6 months till they drop before u start making judgments on your new boobs. Ask questions a lot of them your paying big bucks! Good luck hope this helps :)

Liposuction of the Lower Abdomen - Walnut Creek, CA

I had one sesson of titan for about 20 minutes just 2 months ago. I do not know if it is because I lost weight a little bit but I feel that I lost fat on my face.So I started to feel that I looked older 3 weeks after this procedure. I am 35 years old and I was already a skinny person all my life and I just had titan for maintain my youth look because I have zero wrinkles and no sag skin at all. People always give me no more than 25 years old.. my boyfriend is 23 years old and sad that i looked more skinnier than normal.. I am sure if it is because this TITAN laser I had.. During the procedure which lasted no more than 20 minutes face and neck I did not feel any pain any redness and nothing afterwards.. My face is definitly more lifted and skinnier which i do not like ... I had an impression that I lost my shubby cheeks which I loved and now I have a more serious expression which made me look older.. maybe it is my own impression... but I feel very depressed now.. I wanted my shubby look back and I do not know how long it will take to vanish away.. I feel betrayd and angry now.. because my doc told me this is completely safe ....

Updated on 2 Sep 2012:
I had the Titan laser about 2 months ago. I am 35 years old and I always looked 10 years younger ( everyone says that I looked like a teen girl) I am very thin and the doc who performed the titan laser on my face and neck assured me that this procedure does not burn fatness on the face and should not be worried about having a thinner face..He told me this procedure just tight the skin and in my case would be only for maintenance my fresh skin the way it is longer because I did not have any signs of laxity or saggness at all.. The problem is that I feel that I lost some fat on my face.. I feel my face is thinner and my jawline is very thin now.. MAybe it is just my impression.. I have pictures of myself before and after the procedure and I can provide to you.. I am writing this letter because I am very depressed having a thinner face because my face was already thin at the beginning with a little chubby cheeks ( what made me to look cute ) .. I just lost this little chubby cheeks and they are lifted now ...so I feel that I look old now and I want really to know if the titan laser kills fatness on the face or it is just because tightened my skin so much and lifted my cheeks to the point now that i look artificial and old.. maybe because I did not have a sag skin at the beggining it happened....I am not sure .. maybe because I lost a few pounds in this 2 months ??? Is the titan skin can change the structure of your face???? Can this kill the fat of your face ????I am scared and I want an answer because I read that you are an expert on titan laser .. i will be glad to hear from you..



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Updated on 6 Nov 2013:
Thank you !! I am posting my pictures after 16 months from titan laser. Actually my 24 years old boyfriend the (guy on the pictures with me)did Titan Laser about 15 months ago as well when he was 23 years old. I could see a difference on his face. His face was more lifted and tighten than before the procedure.. I think it worked better for him than for me because he had much more fatness on his

All my life, I’ve always been active and a healthy eater but over the years especially during my 30’s I noticed my weight was not coming off as easy and feeling very discouraged that no matter what I did, my abdominal area was continuing to get bigger. I was not about to starve myself either since I love food way too much and know in the end the weight would just come back even faster. But at the same time, I didn’t want my body to start looking like it’s older. I was not willing to go through liposuction due to the risks involved and recovery period from the invasive procedure and also heard that it can leave you with lumps and unwanted scars. I started wearing looser fitting clothing and would cover myself up more to hide my dreaded muffin top and was getting very depressed especially with my 40th birthday approaching this year. Then a miracle happened…

I saw Dr. Christine’s Lee Liposonix procedure featured on ABC News. I have been a long time patient of Dr. Lee and knew this procedure must be effective since she’s always on the cutting edge of technology and I was convinced when I heard the results her clients experienced where they lost at least 1 inch within 8-12 weeks.

So I decided to treat myself to an early 40th birthday present! Why not, I thought I have nothing to lose especially since there’s no downtime. The procedure at first felt like a hot poker and it doesn’t help that I have an very low threshold for pain to begin with but Dr. Lee was excellent at making sure I was comfortable at all times and I was never in extreme pain. Plus it made me feel good that the laser was working its magic at melting the fat away :0). After the procedure, I experienced some light bruising around my abdominal area and was sore in that area for 2 weeks but I was able to fully function in everyday activities.

I started seeing results in as little as 1 month where I lost 3 pounds and clothes were starting to fit better. Then at the 2 month mark, I went to Dr. Lee’s office for measurements and I was so shocked to hear I lost 4 inches around the waist!! I’m fitting back in clothes that I haven’t worn since I was 30! Liposonix has truly kickstarted my metabolism and combined with my workout routine and healthy eating habits (which is still very important to maintain), my muffin top has disappeared and I’ve lost 6 pounds! For the first time in 10 years, I’m able to tuck in my shirts into my pants and skirts! I would have NEVER been able to achieve this on my own and am so glad I got this procedure done, it’s the best investment I’ve ever made. I’m such a happier person now and feel younger and more confident with my body and have more energy. For the first time, I’m looking forward to wearing a bikini this summer. I’m a true believer of Liposonix and would recommend this to any person that is experiencing the same issue I had. Dr. Lee has changed my life, thank you for the best 40th birthday present ever!!

I‘m going to try to get my “before” and “after”photos from Dr. Lee and post them to this site.