Michael R Macdonald, MD

Dr. MacDonald is truly the ‘plastic surgeon’s plastic surgeon’ — totally professional, great listener, & the ultimate Artist. He recently performed my face-​neck, brow lifts, and I could
not be happier, He is a master of his profession, and I highly recommend him to anyone
who seeks the ultimately «Natural» look.

I couldn’t be happier with my decision of choosing Dr. Macdonald for my abdominal/​flanks liposuction.
Even though I work out regularly (I was a fitness instructor for many years) and live a healthy lifestyle, I struggled with getting rid of fat around my midsection. I tried different non-​surgical procedures that gave me no results. It wasn’t until I met with Dr. Macdonald that I felt confident that I would finally get the results I’d been hoping for. Not only did he have the eye and extensive knowledge to recommend the best approach to achieve my goal; but he carefully took the time to listen to my needs which resulted in the natural look I was wishing for. I’m so happy with the results! With my newly sculpted return to my more feminine shape, I’ve regained the self-​confidence that I had lost over time.
Beside Dr. Mac’s expertise, my main reason for choosing him to do my surgery was the feeling I got of a kind, genuine person that truly cares for making a difference in my life.

Dr. MacDonald is an amazing surgeon with an excellent eye and a wonderful bedside manner. I brought in my daughter after she broke her nose and he fixed the nose, improving the appearance while still maintaining her unique look. I am a doctor specializing in minimally-​invasive cosmetic treatments and ever since my daughter’s great experience with Dr. MacDonald, I have been referring my patients who want a surgical procedure to him As a mother, and as a doctor, I trust Dr. MacDonald and appreciate his natural results!

If you’re looking for something as small as a shot of botox, or fillers for those around the mouth wrinkles, removing dark spots, or getting back the fresh ‘glow’ your youthful skin had, I think he’s the best there is. Although I don’t have experience with surgery, he has ‘before’ and ‘afters’ of clients with nose, chin, cheek, lip and even ear improvements. He does absolutely beautiful work.
He’s an artist and likes the natural face of women and men. He doesn’t overdo it. No one will be startled next time they see you! They likely won’t notice you had anything done, you’ll just look better; fresh, rested, and younger.
Dr. Macdonald goes over all the pricing beforehand and will help you decide what’s most effective for you and your budget. The office also has nice skin care products at resonable prices. No surprises when it comes time to pay.
If money is a concern, (it usually is!) call his office and Jodi will go over some of the treatments and cost by phone. My first appointment was just for botox (a couple hundred), then I started a little fund on the side for a laser peel and removal of some dark «liver spots» and red freckles. I don’t have to wear coverup or foundation anymore! Don’t hesitate to make an appointment. His office staff is friendly, and he’s professional and talented and will make you very comfortable!

WARNING… WARNING.WARNING.Don‘t buy any laser treatment from group on or non group on. I purchased a group on for a laser treatment with DR Macdonald who i dind‘t meet until i asked to meet him. Very aggressive, rude, inpatient and disorganize doctor. He was rushing my consultation when i was asking for alternative treatment for my acne scaring. I didn‘t see much result from the first session of the laser treatment. Not to mention the process itself is soooooo uncomfortable and the NURSE who does it, she doesn’t care. So back to the consultation with the DR who did not communicate correctly with his front desk about my request to meet him. i was treated and rushed to make up my mind about the second treatment. Guess what, i told the doctor i didn‘t not cancel the treatment in the first place, and you need to check with your front desk, i am not sure what she had told you but i am interested to do the second treatment. Well, all i can say communication between their staff is not efficient, Doctor was unprofessional, results was mediocre. Inefficient communication can be dangerous when it is in a doctor office. Definitely, i am not going back to this office again.

Dr. Macdonald is the man when it comes to conservative rhinoplasty /​deviated septum surgery.
I broke my nose years ago — which resulted in it being crooked both internally and externally.
I did surgery with Dr. Mac last year in October — and I couldn’t be happier with the results. My nose is perfectly straight and I can finally breathe properly.
My only regret: I wish that I would’ve gone to him sooner.
Also, Jodi — Dr. Mac’s office manager — is a sweetheart. They’re a solid team.
Five stars… no doubt.

It’s been over a year since my surgery and thousands of dollars of fillers. What a mistake. After all this, I get spam from Dr. Macdonald for laser procedures. Is he a total idiot? Why would someone try to solicit someone who hated your services? It’s that total lack of consideration, that I should have picked up on from the beginning. Trust me, go to someone else for eyelid surgery. You will save thousands of dollars and will likely get a better result for less. Look into people who specialize in the eyes. Don’t let anyone take fat out from your eyes!

I put off having nose surgery until I literally couldn’t breath. It took years to decide to have the surgery, but only took an afternoon to decide to go with Dr. Michael Macdonald. I’m so glad I did. I highly recommend Dr Macdonald. Hands down, one of the doctors I’ve had.

Dr. MacDonald is the best ever!!! I had my lower eyelid surgery last year October 2013 it’s been a year and I just love the result. The surgery did not hurt at all, I didn’t feel anything. I had really bad bags under my eyes that’s why I decided to finally get it done and I am so glad I did. Dr. MacDonald did such a wonderful job that you can’t even notice anything was ever done, it look so natural.
I also had three Micro Laser Peel done by Dr. MacDonald all three treatments were great! The results is amazing! I get so many compliments on my skin. I just had my third one Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014. He does such a wonderful job with laser treatment.
If you are thinking of getting your eye bags done or getting laser treatment done I recommend Dr. MacDonald he is amazing! Not only is he good but you will be happy with the results. He is very professional and listens to your concerns.
I think some of these negative comments is so uncalled for. Sometimes is not good to listen to negative comments try it out for yourself. I would not go to another plastic surgeon than Dr. MacDonald.
Jodi the office manager is so sweet and very professional. She is so helpful whenever you have questions. Lamai is such a sweet person as well. She did my chemical peel on my chest and did such a wonderful job I was happy with the result. Both these ladies are the best!
Happy patient!

Michael is one of the best head and neck surgeons (and I want this expertise, even if dealing with less intensive treatments) and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and professional and the reason I have been a dedicated patient and customer and recommend he and them to all of my friends (for the past 10 years). From botox to laser treatments, he is the best and I am incredibly satisfied (I’ve tried other doctors, including «deals» on groupon, and learned my lessons and that in an area as important as my face its worth it to go to the best). And his follow up after any treatment are spectacular. I will continue to be a dedicated customer and recommend him to all I know

I purchased 2 sessions of Microlaser peel from groupon, and I was very excited about it because reading the description they had about this procedure this will help reduce fine lines and get rid of the dark area or acne marks that are left after they are gone, so I booked the first appointment and doctor Michael did the first procedure himself, it wasn’t painful or whatsoever so ok now that the quality of the laser machine is not what I expected, I expected more bleeding and more side effects but after the first treatment was done all I felt is like someone who just was in a Moroccan Hamam anyways two days later there was some minimum peeling included and a bit of redness, I think it’s because I have a cook skin that’s why the redness wasn’t extreme like white guys /​girls skin can get. So expect to leave like a shiny tomato when you leave the office for this procedure…, until now we are all good and we have no problem, but here come the troubles; after the skin peeling was gone 5 days after I started noticing a bad dark spots on the side of my nose and eye brows!!! I was like OMG are you fucking kidding me, I paid my money to clean my skin and instead I get a bad hyperpigmentation that’s so obvious with a dark purple color??? I went for the second treatment and I told the doctor about it but he didn’t seemed to care about it instead he was promoting his products and pushing me to buy supplendnts that I don’t need for working out, so I showed him that this hyper pigmentation is really bothering me so he to me that he had an other appointment and that his assistance will do the job! And he asked her to focus on the hyperpigmentation spits which is in the side of my nose and the top side of my eye brows !!! Anyways after I left the office I was still hopping that these spots will go away because of the second laser treatment, but silly Billy me I was wrong! I’ve done this laser treatment last august and it had been a year so far and I still have these hyperpigmentation spots, I’ve been using lactic glycoric acid bleaching cream to soften the dark spots and it’s getting better thanks god… but this made me realize this doctor is doing groupons just as a way to get you in, once you’re their they start pushing you to buy stuffs, even things that you won’t need. It’s all about money honey! But to mess with people’s skin safety by using an old laser machine that doesn’t work properly is definitely illegal. I’ve told the office about my experience and they didn’t even give a call back or suggested any thing I can do to get rid of this hyper pigmentation caused by their old machine that need to be thrown in a garbage can. I can’t believe that greed can make businesses put the rusk of their patient just because they chosef to have them a try, it’s so bad for their business because from the previous comment of the people who brought the coupon deals they seemed all disappointed and had a bad experience just like me! Do not buy laser treatment from this place!!! I was gonna have a chin implant with this doctor but after what happen from the laser and hyperpigmentation it caused I would never ever risk my face on someone’s I lost trust or they priced me they don’t deserve the thrust!!! Please be careful ! Do not buy laser treatment from this place or you will regret it!

I got my second Skintyte treatment today and it was much better than my first one. The first one hurt much more and the nurse seemed less focused. This time, I communicated to the nurse exactly what I wanted her to focus on and it was much better and hurt less. I do see some results but I probably will go somewhere else where they spend a little more time with you. Both treatments took 20 minutes or less here.
I’ve had more than ten treatments done else where and even though these other places were more expensive, I enjoyed the extra time and attention they paid to me. Otherwise, the nurse was very sweet and I really liked her but because of the large quantity of treatments they do in a day, I just don’t think she is given enough time to go at a slower pace and take her time with patients. With some of the special deals they have, the treatments are very affordable but I also like Gentle Star Medspa in SF and Trioskincare in Concord. These places are more expensive but they do spend more time with you.

In May I purchased a coupon for 3 laser treatments. When I booked my first appointment, Dr MacDonald was out if town but was convinced to book with technician instead. This was May 27^th. The morning after the treatment I awoke with a quarter+ size blister on my face. When I called they gladly refunded my money and booked me to see the doctor when he returned. June 5^th I saw Dr MacDonald who informed me that I had a cold sore on my cheek. Here it is July 4^th and I still have a mark on my check. All I get from the office is it looks like it clearing. What’s clearing? The mark is now like a strawberry and yes the gross blustering us gone but the red mark still remains. Not other offer to revisit the office so I’m left with email and photo exchanged but no resolve. If you go for a laser make sure it is performed by the doctor though I believe the treatment wand was the cause.

Being seriously lazy about driving, I was thrilled when my local spa (Cosmo Spa and Lounge) engaged Dr. Mac to come in once a month for Botox/​fillers. This means I only have to trek to downtown Oakland. To date I’ve used this service twice and found the convenience of an evening and local appointment to make the experience even better! Who knew it could get any better?! Same great doctor and service, just closer!

Great experience with Dr. Michael Macdonald. He performed BBL Photorejuventation in November to remove years of sun damage. Very few days downtime. Recovery was exactly as I was told. And the results are fantastic. My skin is clear, smooth, even. Wearing very little face makeup these days and loving it! On top of that, Dr. Macdonald was fantastic — knowledgeable, professional, courteous and calming. Highly recommend Dr. Macdonald and will definitely go back in the future.

I have seen Dr Macdonald for Botox procedures and for a Liposuction procedure.
I’ve never experienced a more calming, professional and helpful Doctor’s office in my life of 46-​years.
PROs:
Dr Macdonald’s office has always been so very accommodating with making my appointments. The office staff is extremely pleasant, professional, calming and great, as a patient, to work with.
Upon meeting Dr Macdonald, while I’d been extremely nervous about my appointment and what it entailed as far as the procedure in which I was interested in gaining more information, Doctor’s demeanor put me immediately at ease. Doctor spent a ton of time with me explaining everything about the procedure, addressing every one of my questions and concerns and was the kindest Doctor I’ve ever been so fortunate to come across.
My procedure want off without a hitch! Everything I experienced in my healing process was exactly what Doctor had explained the process would be. I healed exactly as he advised I would and within the exact timeframe — step by step.
I’m so thankful and lucky to have found Dr. Macdonald!
CONs:
Not one!!! (And I’ve never been so fortunate to have been able to review anyone or any company or firm, on Unilocal,without at least one or two constructive criticisms.

I’ve had a horrible snoring problem for years. I had gone to the ENT and was told that I was not a candidate for surgery. I had spent months getting allergy shots. I had tried acupuncture. I had a dental device that worked the best, but not completely. I had a sleep study and had a CPAP, but really couldn’t use it comfortably. I was looking for other solutions and read about the Pillar procedure online. so I went to Dr. Macdonald to learn more.
At the initial visit, he told me that, because of the characteristics of my oral/​nasal cavities, the procedure would help, but probably would not take care of all of my snoring issues. I went ahead with the procedure — just to give something else a chance.
I am quite a big baby when it comes to having any work done. Dr. Macdonald was very gentle with me. The procedure wasn’t that bad. I followed his advice and found that although it felt a little strange to have the staves in place, I got used to it in time and there was no pain.
It has now been over a year since I had the procedure done, and although it took about 6 – 9 months for the scar tissue to form and to really harden up and take shape, it has reduced my snoring drastically. He was correct that it didn’t take care of all my snoring, but I find that now when I use a dental snore guard, that I can reduce my snoring to almost nothing.
Dr. Macdonald was great. I would highly recommend him.

I found Dr Macdonald on Unilocal,and decided to have a consultation. Dr Mac was professional, courteous, and incredibly knowledgeable of the multiple procedures that I wanted done. I had chest and abdomen lipo, chin and neck lipo, and a complete septorhinoplasty as my nose had been broken a few years earlier and I had done nothing about it. I could not be happier with the entire process and the ultimate results. Dr Mac and his office staff were amazing. I also had my procedures done at an offsite surgery center due to the length of time it would take for my procedures, and that experience was just as good as working with Dr Mac. (That was Greenbrae Surgery Center, and I cannot recommend them enough.)
Dr Mac called me within four hours of my surgery, his office followed up the next day, and he checked in with me more times to make sure that I was healing okay and not experiencing any major issues. I could not have felt that I was in better hands. I worked with dr Mac through the healing process to address any concerns that I had, primarily focused on the healing process for my nose. By the way, when he says that you won’t really start to see the final results until at least four to six months out, believe him. He knows what he is talking about, and he is excellent at talking you through the process.
Dr Mac’s holistic approach gave me a whole new youthful look and an amazing new profile. Also, I heard his office manager talking about Isagenix, and I decided to try that — it’s a food and nutrition supplement program — and I started following that program to make sure that I managed my weight while I was healing. Six months later I am still using Isagenix, and the results are wonderful. I am down another 15 pounds since my lipo, which make the results of my lipo even more amazing. And I am managing an incredibly stressful career better than ever — the mind/​body balance you can achieve through the Isagenix program is amazing.
I now go to Dr Mac’s office for the Skintyte procedure and the results from that have been incredible for my under-​eye tightening as well as my jawline and neck tightening. He is my go-​to doctor for dysport and filler, and I am now starting a series of chemical peels. His office does most everything, and they do it all REALLY well.
If you are struggling with finding the right doctor for your procedure and wonder if Unilocal is reliable to assist you in your search, IT IS. I found Dr Macdonald through Unilocal,and selected him based on the reviews. I could not have made a better decision. Just go for a consultation — trust me, your decision will be made for you once you meet Dr Mac and his staff.
And thanks to Jodi and Lamai in his office for all of your support and incredible client service — such a great team!!!

I had the bbl light treatment from dr Macdonald, and it was hands down the best thing I’ve ever done for my skin. Dr macdonald was so professional, thoughtful, and knew exactly what to do to help me look amazing. So happy!

Dr. Macdonald is by far THE best doctor I’ve had.
–He was professional.
–He listened attentively to my concerns and understood the severity of my condition as well as the level of frustration and anxiety I go through everyday.
–His warm and calming nature immediately brought my anxiety to rest.
–He was able to figure out a suitable plan that accommodated my health as well as financial costs.
I’ve had many disappointing experiences with previous doctors and am very happy that I’ve found a doctor that I will be going back to on a regular basis.
I highly recommend Dr. Macdonald!