Mats Hagstrom, MD

I just had my laser sculpting for full abdomen two days ago. For the first time, 48 hours after surgery, as instructed, I took my compression garment and bandages out to shower. I am already amazed of what I see and the difference that this procedure made eventhough I’m swollen and the full result will be in six months.
Now about the Dr. Hagstrom. He is my angel. I am so lucky to have found him. I am a very brave person, but not stupid. I do my homework and research in choosing a great doctor and that’s what I found about Dr. Hagstrom. I fell at ease with him the minute I had my consultation. I took a girlfriend with me on the day of my operation. She wanted a consultation with Dr. Hagstrom. She had seen other doctors, but fell in love with Dr. Hagstrom. He spent great amount of time with her and when he came to mark and photo me, he asked if he could bring her in my room to see if we had more questions and compare my skin to hers. She had babies, so she has loose skin, which he told her that he knew the she won’t be happy with this procedure and she needed a tummy tuck. He was so honest and compasionate that she loved and trusted him right there and then.
As for my procedure, it is uncomfortable when he’s numbing you. but not something that I couldn’t handle. He talked to me and asked about me the whole time. His nurse, Toya is the nices nurse and most compassionate nurse that I have seen in a long time. She was so helpful, so great at her job. She held my hand during the operation when I needed it. I love this team.
If I need to have any other beauty procedure done again in the future, Dr Hagstrom is my Doctor for life.
P. S. I’m taking another friend for consultation next week to see him:))))))))))))))))))
Thank you and I love you Doc.

I went to Dr. Hagstrom and was amazed at the personal service from the reception at the desk to the Dr. himself. Oh yes, and it carried through on all the procedures/​surgery I received. Knowledgeable, sensitive, comparable pricing, fabulous results etc… I would recommend Dr. Hagstrom/​staff for your future procedures with a physical/​mental GREAT RESULT!

This was my experience at Dr. Hagstrom’s office…
First of all his picture on his website isn’t up to date. He’s considerably older.
His receptionist and right-​hand man are both charmers… and handle the PR for the doctor by being so friendly and sweet.
Originally I wanted to make my appointment with the dermatologist who works there but Mike talked me out of it, saying that Dr. Hagstrom was a plastic surgeon and could easily take care of my little problem.
For many years now I’ve had a hard pea-​sized cyst in that area between the upper lip and the nose. It hurts and I wanted it removed. It was on my bucket list and I knew I’d feel better having it removed. I told them right up front that I had Medi-​Care ONLY.
I met with the doctor and his concern was the area and that the minor surgery would leave a scar. True, I already knew this but I felt his plastic surgery skills wouldn’t leave an ugly scar but one resulting by a skilled surgeon.
He kind of left me hanging.
Then his right-​hand guy (Mike) sat us down and talked to me and my daughter for almost an hour.
When we left I thought they’d call me to set up the appointment.
It’s been months and no one called.
Since then I’ve left two messages. Still no call backs. How thoroughly disappointing. I hope he didn’t charge MediCare for that waste of time consultation. If so I’ll argue that point to get a refund for them.

Thank you so much Doctor for your advice on
. It is not every day that a busy Doctor takes the time out to help someone who isn’t even his patient yet! Makes me want to fly up to San Francisco to get my work done.

Dr. Hasgstrom and his staff are my favorite! I love his personality and his work. He is very patient, listens to my concerns and takes the time to answer all my questions. My visits have all been excellent experiences. I won’t go anywhere else!

Dr. Hagstrom is so wonderful he inspired me to write my first Unilocal.I got liposuction on my waist and arms and would recommend it to anyone who needs a little help. More importantly — I would recommend him to everyone! He is kind, smart and good at what he does.
I was awake the entire time and went to work on Monday after the Friday procedure.
It has been two months now and a feel and look great! So worth it. I trust him completely.

If I could give him six stars I would! I just recently had eight procedures (cosmetic) done by him at St. Francis Hospital in SF. Because I was getting so much work done, he threw in a $ 5000.00 procedure for free! I first went to him for Botox; he does Botox better than anyone else I’ve ever gone to. He believes that human expression is a beautiful thing so that you leave his office (or the operating room:) as a BETTER version of yourself; you don’t look like you’ve had work done. His bed-​side manner is amazing… he addressed my fears and concerns and is compassionate. This is the guy to go to:)

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Hagstrom and his staff!!! Even before I had booked an appointment, his coordinator of new patients spent half an hour on the phone with me going through the procedure, answering any questions and allaying all concerns. When I arrived at the office, the staff was amazingly friendly and everything was on time. Bedside manner is NOT a thing of the past with Dr. Hagstrom, as he was talking me through the procedure as we went, asking to make sure I was still doing ok — which I was. Today, I had to catch a flight from the office, and the staff reorganized their day to make sure I could get in and out of the door on time. The level of accommodation and care is remarkable!

Dr. Hagstrom is a skilled surgeon who is thoughtful and forthright about his approach to surgery and cosmetic procedures in general. He recommended botox only in areas where they could help my eye lid droop, and was conservative about not giving too much or in the wrong places. He clearly has the patient’s interest and well being as his top priority!
Dr. Hagstrom’s background as a surgeon made me feel more comfortable being treated by him as opposed to dermatologists who don’t have surgical skills, and I’ve heard do procedures that can lead to infections and other medical issues they can’t treat.
I highly recommend Dr. Hagstrom. He is a sympathetic, funny guy, whose attention to detail is hard to come by!

I am an International student.
I need to remove moles from my parts according to the recommendations by the doctors from SF general hospital. I would say this was a first and biggest surgery in my live.
I have found this doctor by Unilocal.I felt a little bit scare to get into his office because i am not good in English and afraid if i couldn’t communicate with them.
Since the first step i walked in, I felt welcome. The front office staff made me feel relax and comfortable. He asked me to fill in the form and explained me all the questions i didn’t understand.
I would like to say thank you very much Dr. Hagstrom for his great service. He took time to explain me all the details, drew a picture to make me clearly understand
and listened to all what i wanted.
And I also want to give a big hug to MIKE, I guess he is a doctor’s helper. I am the one who scare in needle. I couldn’t open my eyes during the operations. Mike held my hand all the time during that period which made me feel very warm and not alone.
He explained me everything i need to have and do.
What I have got today was not just the moles removal, but it was one of the greatest services i ever had in my live. Thank you very much again to Dr. Hagstrom, Mike and the front officer. I appreciated in all your services.
I would really recommend this place to everyone.
Pat.

This Dr. is super cool. You never feel rushed and he takes the time to explain everything. I also appreciate that he doesn’t try to upsell you with additional products or treatments. The prices are reasonable and I never leave with bruises.
Thanks Doc! I look 10 years younger.

Good!

Excellent Botox experience that I’ve ever had and I’ve had dozens. There was absolutely no pain which was a concern of mine as I have a very low threshold for pain. He spent a lot of time with me explaining the procedure and his background in medicine. I did not feel rushed at all. He and his staff (Michael is charming) are the utmost in professionalism. It is definitely worth the trip to SF from the Peninsula for a treatment from him. I STRONGLY recommend his office.

I have had Botox from about four different doctors before I found Dr. Hagstrom. He was the first to really take the time to talk to me about what I wanted from my treatment. He looked carefully at my skin and talked me through the process about which injections would create which results. Very cool. He did several injections from the bridge of my nose up around my eyebrows to my now barely noticeable crow’s feet. He gave me a bright, rested and natural look!
I initially went in to Dr. Hagstrom with a Groupon in Dec 2013 (the first time I bought a Groupon for botox, btw)! He is my one and only. The last treatment for some reason didn’t last as long and so I called to talk to Michael, his very awesome and knowledgeable office manager, about it. He got me in and Dr. Hagstrom was happy to retouch my treatment and sincerely said «he appreciates when people tell him what they need so that he can be a better doctor.» Rad!
I will always go to Dr. Hagstrom. He and his staff are genuinely caring, very knowledgeable and professional.

Believe the hype, dear Unilocalers! I’m thrilled to be the first Elite member to post a review.
I like getting a little shot o’Botox between my eyebrows as a service to my students. Without it, my fierce German scowl can be scary.
Dealing with a plastic surgeon’s office can be intimidating because I always think it’s reserved for Real Housewives types. But, from my first call with Darren all the way through to getting the shots with Dr. Hagstrom, it was a relaxing and pleasant experience.
After filling out paperwork, I met with the delightfully dapper Mike, the office manager. I loved that he didn’t try to sell me on lotions and lasers. It was just a nice review of medical history.
This was my 5^th time getting the shots and it was by far the least painful. He put something cold on each site after administering the injection, which took the sting away and minimized redness.
If I was rich or vain, I would trust Dr. Hagstrom to overall my entire package. For now, I’ll stick to eyebrows.

Best experience I’ve ever had. No one has ever taken the time during the consult like Dr Hagstrom. He was extremely caring and seemed quite dedicated to giving me the best individual treatment possible. I came in with a groupon and left as a loyal client.

Botoxed His Way Into My Heart
I absolutely adore Dr. Hagstrom and his staff. What began with a Groupon developed into a loyal partnership. You have to love a doctor who looks at you, says you’re beautiful and that you don’t need any work.
Well, I have this line, just one, running through the middle of my forehead and it annoys the hell out of me, because other than that, I think I look pretty good for a woman of… a…certain…age.
I first met with Michael to take care of paperwork and the initial consultation. HE IS AN AMAZING ARTIST! Ask him to show you his drawings — he is incredible! And yes, charming, handsome, funny, intelligent, professional, the whole package. When we finished up, he took me in to meet Dr. Hagstrom.
Let me tell you, Mats Hagstrom should teach bedside manner classes to other doctors. He takes genuine interest in his patients, asking about their lifestyles, goals, beauty routines and preferences. He won’t upsell ANYTHING except good health and wellness. It’s amazing that a master plastic surgeon is so focused on inner beauty. I’d say, «I’m thinking about getting *this* or *that* done…» and he’d reply with «Why? You don’t need it.» I won’t even begin to tell you how hilarious he is — you’ll figure out in the first 5 minutes that this is a guy you want in your beer circle.
So on to the procedure. Botox, 20 units. Why just 20? Because, according to Dr. Hagstrom, human expression is the most beautiful thing on earth, and frozen faces rob us of that. He creatively spaced out the injections to emphasize treatment on that stupid line I mentioned earlier, and a week later, voila, gone. And I still had movement in my eyebrows.
I. Freaking. Love. This. Guy. So much so that I now pay full price for services. Half off with a Groupon was great, but finding Dr. Hagstrom (and Michael!) was invaluable.
5 stars for expertise, professionalism, ambiance, and value.

I truly have no words to express the FABULOUS experience I had at Doctor Hagstrom’s office yesterday! Dr. Hagstom and his staff exude pristine outstanding knowledge in their field! They truly are experts and they make your experience totally utterly personalized!
If I would be asked to describe my experience in one word; it would be: FANTASTIC! ;-)
Muchisimas Gracias!
R. Arce

Best Botox experience ever!
I have received Botox injections about a half a dozen times.
Little did I know that I was getting it in the wrong places.
Dr. Hagstrom is 100% professional and totally knows what he is doing.
He explained to me how the muscles in my face work and how placing Botox in the right areas could give me a mini eye lift.
It really worked and I look great. Many people have commented how I look like I am well rested and «refreshed.» Which is what you want. A subtle change that does not look like you have had any «work» done.
The people in the office are really nice and super friendly too.
No snobby office people here!
I even recommended a friend who got their Groupon.
They will be seeing me again in 6 months!

If you are looking for a lovely and personal experience with a competent, down-​to-​earth, highly-​skilled physician look no further.
I purchased a Botox package on Groupon and had never been to Dr. Hagstrom before; however, I had received Botox injections many times from other physicians in the bay area/​SF. I am happy to say that I was not disappointed. From the friendly office staff to Dr. Hagstrom’s painfree injections, I have zero complaints. He did not attempt to up-​sell me either. He was honest and gentle. The proof was in the pudding… my results were PERFECT! I had no side-​effects other than natural looking Botox results. He even gave my eyebrows a little lift with the Botox which I loved.
I am planning on going back to see Dr. Hagstrom from here on out. He and his office staff were amazing and professional.