Tess  MauricioTess Mauricio, MD, Dermatology San Diego, CA

Tess Mauricio, MD

Dermatology

M Beauty Clinic by Dr. Tess (San Diego), San Diego, CA 921267781.92 miles

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About Tess Mauricio, MD

Dr. Tess Mauricio is a Board Certified Dermatologist, fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine, and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of The University of California San Diego. She is the founder of M Beauty Clinic by Dr Tess in San Diego and Beverly Hills. A Past President of The San Diego Society for Dermatologic Surgery, she is the recipient of the UCSD Warren College Distinguished Alumni Award and Hollywood Daytime Beauty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Medicine.Dr Tess is an internationally recognized cosmetic surgeon, regenerative aesthetics and women’s health pioneer, author of California Total Beauty, renowned speaker, sought after media personality and has educated thousands across the globe. She is the inventor of the Time Machine Procedure™ and along with her husband Dr James Lee, co-founded Liveli nutritional supplements. She is currently a Dermatologist partner for Proactiv, No7, Your Good Skin and Soap & Glory skin care.Dr. Tess is a favorite medical expert on TV with regular network appearances on NBC’s California Live, The Dr Oz Show, The Talk, The Real, Dr Phil, The Rachael Ray Show, Fox News, and The Doctors. Dr Tess produced 6 seasons of “The Dr Tess Show” and her family’s reality show, “All in Family with Dr Tess,” premieres its 3rd season in 2020.Dr Tess believes that we should all do and be our very best, and always be a blessing to others by sharing your stories and unique gifts

Professional Title

MD, FAAD

Top Procedures

  • Acne Scar Treatment
  • Acne Treatment
  • Botox
  • Dermal Fillers & Injectables
  • HydraFacial®
  • Intense Pulsed Light
  • Kybella®
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Liposculpture

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology

Years of Experience

22 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: University of California-San Diego
  • Graduate School: Stanford School of Medicine
  • Residency: University of California San Diego

Languages

  • Tagalog
  • English

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Offerings & Procedures Performed by Tess Mauricio, MD

  • Face

  • Skin

  • Body

  • Jawline

Face Procedures addressed by Tess Mauricio, MD

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Credentials

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

  • Hollywood Daytime Beauty Award
  • CSD Warren College Distinguished Alumni Award

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