As practitioners and engineers continue to refine both techniques and technologies, opinions vary regarding the most effective wavelengths for permanent hair reduction. “We have sorted out over the years that the alexandrite, ruby and YAG lasers can do a good job, but we can argue that the diode 810nm wavelength is the best,” says Corey S. Maas, MD, FACS, Maas ClinicTM, San Francisco. Read more The post Dr. Maas discusses the LightSheer Duet appeared first on Dr. Corey Maas ..read more

The mission of The Maas ClinicTM is to give men and women premier personalized care that combines both art and science for a result that is naturally beautiful—and beautifully you. With locations in San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, The Maas ClinicTM is a comprehensive aesthetic care center dedicated to quality patient care for aging and rejuvenation for the skin, face, breast, and body. Our board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, San Francisco’s Corey S. Maas, M.DTM, F.A.C.S. is internationally recognized for his expertise in surgical and non-surgical management of the aging face and balancing ..read more

The Maas ClinicTM’s 5th annual “Beauty for Books” mission for literacy takes place January 23rd at 6:30 PM at Ruby Skye in San Francisco. Join us in collection over 6,000 books for public schools in need in San Francisco, Marin and Oakland. Bring in 5 new books that are K-8 appropriate, and get an entry to a drawing for free beauty products and services. Download the flyer The post Beauty for Books appeared first on Dr. Corey Maas ..read more

Despite the impact of the pandemic, the $15 billion medical spa industry is seeing explosive growth, and many plastic surgeons are wondering if adding this lucrative practice to their business is a smart investment. Plastic Surgery Practice recently asked Dr. Maas to weigh in on the process and expectations of opening a med spa. As the founder of The Maas Clinic and The Appearance Care Center, Dr. Maas has invaluable advice for physicians considering this new venture. In this article, Dr. Maas covers: Building a competent team Reputation-building through marketing How to get quality referrals ..read more

Dr. Maas Weighs In on This Trending Procedure for InStyle Magazine When Chrissy Teigen took to Instagram in September 2021 to announce she had undergone buccal fat removal, she set the internet alight. Magazines, blogs and social media commentators quickly picked up the story, launching this already-trending procedure further into the spotlight. What exactly is buccal fat? And why is removing it the new sought-after celebrity treatment? Defined cheekbones are considered a sign of beauty in many cultures. While some people achieve sky-high cheekbones with contouring makeup techniques or social ..read more

Host Amber Milt interviewed Dr. Maas during the virtual desksides tour. The interview came out great and can be viewed via the various podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple and also via Youtube. Website: Art Beauty Website YouTube: Art Beauty Youtube Apple Podcasts: Apple Podcast Spotify: Spotify Link Episode Description Considering some facial “tweekments”? You’re not alone. According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), 2021 saw a huge increase in demand for facial plastic surgery and aesthetic procedures as in-person events and face-to-face soc ..read more

AAFPRS President Corey S. Maas, MD discusses the association’s latest annual statistics and the surge in demand for facial plastic surgery in 2021; Merz Aesthetics kicks of a new initiative focused on what makes people feel confident; and the FDA approves Allergan Aesthetics’ Juvederm Volbella XC for improvement of infraorbital hollows. View Full Article The post MATV News appeared first on Dr. Corey Maas ..read more

Every culture has its own standards of beauty, and every ethnicity has unique features and aesthetic appeal. With the rise of cosmetic surgery around the world, plastic surgeons must pay more attention to patients’ ethnic differences — both anatomically and sociologically — to achieve the best results. In few surgeries is this more relevant than rhinoplasty. The nose is one of the most prominent and widely varied features of the face. Many noses have a distinctive structure and shape that reflects the patient’s ethnic background. Rhinoplasty has never been a one-size-fits-all surgery, but we p ..read more

“Today I wanted to talk a little bit about our Fellowship program in training facial plastic surgeons. I’m very proud and excited to each year, be a mentor for a fellow and these fellowships are a yearlong training program that are sponsored by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery selects from amongst the top surgeons in plastic and reconstructive surgery in the country, based on their qualifications, Fellowship Directors. That includes their qualifications, things like their education and training ..read more

The 8th Annual Beauty for Books event, hosted by the San Francisco Maas ClinicTM, was held on March 5, 2015 to raise books and donations for the San Francisco, Oakland, and Marin City Public School Districts. Beauty for Books, a 501c non-profit foundation, was created by The Maas ClinicTM founder and physician, Corey S. Maas MDTM, to help improve literacy and reduce educational shortages in the San Francisco and Bay Area school districts. Since 2007, Beauty for Books has distributed over 26,000 books to its benefactors. Approximately 32 million adults in the U.S. are illiterate. 21percent of a ..read more