Profile of Charles Lee, Dr

Dr. Charles K. Lee is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in San Francisco, CA. He has provided care for Bay Area patients for over 15 years where he provides expertise for the face, eyes, nose, breast, and body. Dr. Lee is certified through the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Lee is an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) and is the Chief of Plastic Surgery and Director of Reconstructive Microsurgery at St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Lee has been featured on television shows and teaching videos nationwide. He has presented and published papers internationally on topics in plastic surgery and microsurgery. Dr. Lee also sits on the clinical advisory board to several major medical corporations for his expertise in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Skills and Specialties

With expertise in reconstructive microsurgery and aesthetic surgery, Dr. Lee has served patients of all ages at his practice since 2003. He brings over 15 years of experience, trust, and expertise to each consultation or surgery. He is dedicated to delivering patient care with outstanding results. His work in this field has made him the recipient of numerous awards (both local and national). Patients have come from as far away as Hawaii and New York, Europe, and Asia to seek his expertise.

Dr. Lee has medical privileges in San Francisco, CA at St. Mary’s Medical Center, St. Francis Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center, and Campus Surgery Center in Daly City, CA.

Education and Training

Dr. Lee graduated from Washington University in St.Louis, with honors and as a Sholar in the the Program in Medicine where he was accepted to the School of Medicine from High School. He completed his plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the University of Chicago in Chicago, IL. He then went on to complete a fellowship in microsurgery and hand surgery at the Buncke Clinic in San Francisco, CA.

Procedures of Charles Lee, Dr ⁽¹⁵⁾

Procedure	Rank in San Francisco	Rank in CA	Rank in US
Urinary Incontinence Treatment The choice of urinary incontinence treatment depends on the type of bladder control problem you have, how serious it is, and what best fits your lifestyle.	Ranked in San Francisco: 1	Ranked in CA: 4	Ranked in US: 14
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in San Francisco: 9	Ranked in CA: 245	Ranked in US: 887
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in San Francisco: 12	Ranked in CA: 398	Ranked in US: 1717
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in San Francisco: 17	Ranked in CA: 376	Ranked in US: 1712
Ear Pinning Cosmetic ear surgery is a type of plastic and reconstructive surgery that can improve the size, shape, or position of the outer ear by reshaping the cartilage.	Ranked in San Francisco: 3	Ranked in CA: 190	Ranked in US: 738
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in San Francisco: 11	Ranked in CA: 302	Ranked in US: 1353
Double Eyelid Surgery Double eyelid surgery is a procedure to create a crease in the upper eyelid of someone who doesn’t have one or has one that’s poorly defined.	Ranked in San Francisco: 3	Ranked in CA: 22	Ranked in US: 293
Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction Surgical peripheral nerve reconstruction is performed under general anesthesia for patient comfort.	Ranked in San Francisco: 5	Ranked in CA: 5	Ranked in US: 6
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in San Francisco: 8	Ranked in CA: 215	Ranked in US: 865
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in San Francisco: 8	Ranked in CA: 286	Ranked in US: 1228
Penis Enlargement Penis enlargement surgery can permanently enlarge the length or girth of the penis.	Ranked in San Francisco: 3	Ranked in CA: 12	Ranked in US: 11
Skin Cancer Treatment Skin cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, its location and depth, and patient factors like age or other illnesses.	Ranked in San Francisco: 12	Ranked in CA: 29	Ranked in US: 185
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in San Francisco: 6	Ranked in CA: 37	Ranked in US: 258
Varicose Vein Treatment Varicose vein treatment uses energy to cauterize (burn) and close varicose veins.	Ranked in San Francisco: 1	Ranked in CA: 11	Ranked in US: 104
Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy is an in-office treatment for spider veins, the thin red or purple veins on the skin’s surface.	Ranked in San Francisco: 1	Ranked in CA: 20	Ranked in US: 170