Patient Reviews

"I consider myself a pretty health conscious and active person but I have always had stubborn cellulite.  After years of frustration not seeing results with exercise, diet, creams, dry brushing and endermologie, I researched options and made the decision to look into Cellfina.  I found Dr. "Mark" Song on the Cellfina website.  He is one of the trainers of the procedure! Dr. Song and his team are so kind and make you feel comfortable!  Most of all, they are all very knowledgeable!  I had the procedure done about six weeks ago and I am extremely happy with the results!  Most of my most stubborn "dimples" are completely gone.  It was worth every penny to have self confidence when wearing shorts or a bathing suit. Thank you Dr. Mark and team!" Cellfina cellulite reduction patient

"I am a 50-year-old mother of 4, who 5 years ago went on a weight loss journey and lost 80 pounds. With my weight loss, I ended up with a hanging tummy of extra skin and deflated breasts. My goal all along was to have plastic surgery to help me finish my journey and regain a positive body image. I wanted a plastic surgeon I felt comfortable with and who I had the confidence in that could give me the result I was looking for; Dr. Song was that surgeon. From the moment I walked into his office I felt at ease, welcomed, and comfortable. From the welcoming staff and the informative consultation where all my questions were answered, I felt at ease. I left my consultation feeling confident in Dr. Song. My surgery day I thought I would be so nervous, but was put at ease the moment I walked into the surgery center. I was met by the nicest and most supportive nurse. As well as the anesthesiologist, who put me at ease with his kindness. I could not have asked for a better surgery day. Post op visit was a piece of cake. I was sore but not in a lot of pain. I was so happy with what I was finally able to see. My flat tummy and full breasts. Something I worked so hard for was finally a reality. My recovery was very easy. My breast augmentation and lift were a breeze. Recovery was so easy. My tummy tuck has turned out fantastic. To have a flat stomach is just a dream come true. I was back in the gym after 3 weeks. It has been 2 months now and I have a stronger core and able to get back to my workout that I had done before my surgery. I could not be happier with my result. I am so much more confident and no more hiding under loose fitting clothes and confident in the bikini. I could not have asked for a better plastic surgeon then Dr. Song." Mommy makeover patient

"I had previously consulted with two other surgeons for my breast augmentation before my consultation with Dr. Song. He was most down-to-earth, non-pushy, and approachable of them all and I knew having him do the surgery was the right decision. The other doctors pressured me to go larger, even after expressing my concerns as a professional dancer that it would hinder my frame. Dr. Song actually took the time and listened to make sure I was comfortable with the size I wanted. Leading up to the surgery, he was in contact with me as well as the anesthesiologist who called and texted me the night before to introduce himself and ask if I had any concerns he could address prior to surgery. The day of, I wasn't nervous at all--the nurse and staff were so kind! Dr. Song even called me that evening to make sure I was doing ok. I'm now 6 months post-op and never had a complication or concern. My breasts are exactly what I wanted and envisioned! Thank you, Dr. Song!" Breast augmentation patient

"If I had to pick one treatment for the rest of my life it would be a HydraFacial and if I have to pick one MedSpa for treatment it would be SOCO Plastic Surgery! From the moment you call, the front office staff is warm and friendly. I had a consultation with their Medical Aesthetician Stephanie and let her know my skin care concerns. I had been experiencing the dreaded adult acne for years and no matter what I tried I couldn’t get rid of it. She recommended a HydraFacial, a treatment that exfoliates, un-clogs pores, moisturizes and protects your skin with antioxidants and peptides. The results were AMAZING! Not only has the acne cleared but my skin is plump and dewy. I love the feeling of walking out of office glowing! I have consistently gotten a HydraFacial every 5 weeks like recommended and I can honestly say I have never felt better about my skin. Thank you to the wonderful team at SOCO Plastic Surgery for making me feel confident going makeup free!" Hydrafacial patient

"Hi everyone! My name is Mikayla Faddoul and I recently visited South Coast Plastic Surgery at the Irvine location to get a lip augmentation done by nurse Megan. If you’re an anxious person like me and over-think everything you’ll want to read this review! Before going in to get my lips done, I went back and forth so many times on whether it was a good idea or not. Like most people, I was worried they would look too fake or the procedure would be too painful. After reading many reviews and scrolling through before and after photos on Instagram, I decided to go for it. Previously, I had gone to South Coast Plastic Surgery for a different procedure, MiraDry, with nurse Megan, and had such a great experience that I knew I wanted to come back and get my lip augmentation done here as well. Before the procedure, I had a consultation with nurse Megan where I asked her questions about how it would go and showed her pictures of the look I wanted to achieve. I explained to her that I was hesitant in getting my lips done because of all the stigmas about having “fake lips.” She explained that Juvéderm (the product she will be injecting into my lips) is hyaluronic acid based. This is a naturally occurring sugar already in our bodies. Knowing this made me feel more comfortable that I wasn’t putting foreign chemicals into my body. She also informed me that most of her clients who are looking to achieve a natural lip start out with just one syringe. So, that’s what I decided to do. A few days before my appointment nurse Megan advised me to minimize blood thinners such as alcohol, aspirin, and ibuprofen to help alleviate the bruising. She also suggested eating pineapple since it contains Arnica, which can reduce the chance of bruising as well. The day of the procedure I was feeling nervous, but nurse Megan and the staff immediately helped me feel at ease. In addition, the office is very clean and well-kept which is comforting. Once nurse Megan brought me back to a private room, she again explained how the appointment would go. We started out by numbing my top lip, then about 5-10 pokes with the needle, finishing with the same steps for the bottom lip. During the beginning of the numbing is really the only part I felt any slight pain. The appointment was a quick 45 minutes. Afterwards, I was given an ice pack for the swelling which I was told could last for up to a week or more. I was asked to ice on and off all day long and apply Arnica gel to minimize any bruising. As an anxious person, I always imagine everything that could go wrong. However, my experience was easy and mostly pain free! I am in love with the way my lips turned out! They look natural but have a nice fullness to them. I was never one to put on lip liner and gloss every day, but that’s the one thing I look forward to after doing my makeup because it shows off my lips. I’m all for doing what makes you feel confident and beautiful. Go get those lips done, you won’t regret it!" Lip Augmentation patient

"I lost over a hundred pounds after having bariatric surgery, and I was in the best shape of my life! There was just one lingering, major issue I was dealing with: all of my loose skin. Losing the weight gave me so much freedom and inspiration to try new things: skydiving, bungee jumping, going out dancing, traveling without having to worry about seatbelt extenders and judgement, but each day I still was when I took off my clothes and saw the loose skin around my tummy and arms and my deflated breasts, I felt incomplete.

"I was referred to Dr. Song by a great friend who had also had a major weight loss and went to Dr. Song for help. During my consult, Dr. Song confidently said, "We'll get you back in a two piece swimsuit"...I'd never been in a two piece and could barely wrap my head around the idea. I had a tummy tuck, breast lift and augmentation, and the loose skin on my arms was removed just six months ago and I've never felt more confident. Shopping and getting dressed is an entirely new and exciting experience, as well as getting undressed. What felt like a far fetched dream, I just rocked my first bikini at the beach, and am feeling so confident with my body. This is now my new reality, and I'm so glad I went in for that consultation." Body lift patient

 "I can’t say enough great things about South Coast Plastic Surgery. As a mother with a 5 year old who gained 80+ pounds in my pregnancy it has been difficult to get anywhere near back to my pre-pregnancy weight, despite vigorous exercise. I decided it was time to investigate alternatives to diet and exercise and came across a procedure called microcannula liposuction that is offered at Song Plastic Surgery. I went in for an initial conversation to discuss multiple options – invasive and non-invastive lipo and also coolsculpt. Based on my desire not to go under general anesthetic we discussed that microcannula would be the best option. Dr Mark guided me through the process and after the pre-ops got scheduled for the procedure. The actual procedure was only a few hours and felt like I was in such safe hands the entire process! The after care was extremely unique as Dr Mark checked in wit meh daily for the first few days post surgery. I was able to return to exercise within a week and notice a major difference in the overall shape of my stomach. I feel like clothes are fitting better and I feel better about myself and can’t wait to see the results keep progressing. I also am happy I identified a great place if I need more cosmetic procedures in the future. They definitely are very " - LL, Microcannula Liposuction Patient