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Mario S. Yco, MD, FACS

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Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Encinitas, California|
(760) 546-9743
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4.1 | 8 Reviews
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38 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Dr. Yco and his team emphasize artistry in cosmetic surgery and believe that the numerous treatments they offer have the power to improve both outward appearances and inward feelings. They know that transforming physical characteristics also has the potential

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Dr. Mario S. Yco is a board-certified head & neck surgeon and facial plastic & reconstructive surgeon with extensive experience. Patients have had positive experiences with eyelid surgery, ActiveFX, and mini facelifts, noting the provider's helpfulness and attentiveness. However, several patients expressed dissatisfaction with the results of their mini facelifts, reporting no visible changes and feeling misled about the outcomes. Despite these concerns, some patients still rated their experiences highly, praising the provider's expertise and the supportive nature of the staff.

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8 Results
Worth It3 months Post-Op
Happy with my Results
I had a great experience with Dr. Yco and his staff. All were caring. My results are what I asked for and I am very happy. My face looks relaxed and I have had many comments on how great I look. The severe cheek wrinkles are gone and my neck and jowls are la tight. My goal was to look younger by 10 years. My goal was fulfilled.
13 days Post-Op
Face Mini-lift with Lipo to Neck
I'm 57 yrs old, and I'm back in the business world again. After being gone. I needed to compete better with the 30 and 40 year old's. My face and my neck looked really old. It's not how I feel! To me getting quite fixes like Juvederm-fillers, Ultherapy-tightening aren’t really a long solution and can cost thousands every 6 to 12 months. I wanted long term solutions that also addressed the folds around my mouth. I googled for someone in Carlsbad area. Dr. Mario Yco's name came
Worth It14 days Post-Op
Best Eyelid Surgeon - Encinitas, CA
I had my upper and lower eyelid surgery by Dr. Mario Yco and the results are amazing! I did it under local anesthesia and Dr. Yco, staff and the nurses were incredible. After the procedure I knew what to expect and I was back to work in 5 days and had my stitches out in 7. One month post op and I've been taking selfies and compare my face to old photos and the procedure really took 10 years off. I am so happy I did it. Make up artists that apply eye make up and lashes are
Worth It4 months Post-Op
Treated Self to Mini-Facelift for 60th Birthday — More Pleased Each Day! Encinitas, CA
I'm a fairly youthful, slender 60 year-old. Hadn't needed anything (my husband and friends said), but I didn't want to be like my mother at age 70ish and say, "I wish I'd done something when I was younger". Noticed that I was getting the traditional family sagging chin and had very crepe-y neck skin from hours of CA sun exposure when young, so decided to check-out the mini facelift. Am an analytical-type, so researched the best I could; interviewed doctors. Am very happy with
Worth It
Active FX - Had a Great Exerience
The picture below was taken 36 hours after I had the Active FX on my face, neck and chest. The procuedure was not painful at all - sleeping last night was a little uncomfortable. I thought that the procedure was very easy - my doctor numbed the areas first with a strong lidocaine and then administered a shot of demerol. I was very relaxed. My face has been weeping some since yesterday - I am cleaning with cetaphil and warm water two or three times a day - it is REALLY
Worth It
Excellent Results - I Look Younger and Healthier.
I had my upper/lower eyelids done with a browlift and cut the frownline muscle at one time. The recovery was slow and a bit ugly but totally worth the down time. Occasionally the threadlift is itchy and it has been more than a year ago that I had the surgery. I no longer need Botox for frowning. I love the results.Updated on 11 Feb 2011:Updated on 9 Dec 2011:I just had my eyelids redone again 10 yrs later by another surgeon. This time, I added a Mullerectomy to open the
Not Worth It4 months Post-Op
I had a lower face & neck lift
I had a lower face & neck lift Nov 2024. Three months post-op I had sagging along the jawline and under the chin, so Dr Yco did a revision March 2025. That left me with a weird pinch under my chin that now has sagging skin on each side of the pinch. The jawline wasn’t addressed so I now have small jowls that I didn’t have prior to surgery. When I addressed my dissatisfaction with the outcome, I was told that I should’ve had the procedure done 10 years prior. Interesting that
Not Worth It17 days Post-Op
Dr Yco's Mini Face Lift Not Worth It! Encinitas, CA
I want to inform the public that I did do research on my mini lift weighing the pros and cons.I went in several times and wanted the mini lift since last year. Dr Yco is very qualified per credentials he is double board certified Ent plastic surgeon. I thought I was making the right choice. He said I would like my results and being 38years old I thought it was going to look alot younger and felt great about my decision. I came in early to prep.and was given a small blue pill to