M. Dean Vistnes, MD, FACS
1515 El Camino Real, Suite B
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Practice Name
Vistnes Plastic Surgery and Skin Spirit
Ratings
Specialties
- Cosmetic Surgeon
- Plastic Surgeon
About Our Office
Dr. Dean Vistnes is a Stanford trained board certified plastic surgeon who has been in private practice in Palo Alto since 1994 specializing in cosmetic surgery. He has assembled a great team with the ...
Education
- University of California, Davis: B.A. Biological Sciences (Honors);
- Stanford University School of Cardiovascular Perfusion, Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) 1982
- Stanford University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine 1987, Clinical Staff Cardiovascular Perfusionist 1982-1989
- Stanford University Hospital: Intern in General Surgery 1987-1988
- Stanford University Medical Center, Resident in General Surgery 1988-1990, Junior Resident in Plastic Surgery 1990-1992, Senior Resident in Plastic Surgery 1991-1992, Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery 1992-1993, Post-graduate Research Fellow, Plastic Surgery July-December 1993
- Nashville Plastic Surgery and the Institute for Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee: Post-graduate Clinical Fellow, Plastic Surgery January-June 1994
- Nashville Plastic Surgery and the Institute for Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee: Cosmetic Surgery & Reconstructive Breast Surgery
Hours of Operation
- MON 9:00am-5:00pm
- TUE 9:00am-5:00pm
- WED 9:00am-5:00pm
- THU 9:00am-5:00pm
- FRI 9:00am-5:00pm
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Complimentary Amenities
- We offer complimentary consultations on both our surgical and non-surgical procedures
- Unlimited follow-up visits with your physician. Post op amenities: Your own RN taking care of you during recovery, private back entrance for pick up,
- Local overnight stay with your own RN, private care takers who will stay with you at you home or hotel, and local hotel affiliations.
Discount
- Discounts and Special Offers are Offered Throughout the Year, Please Call for Details.
Payment Options
- Visa
- MasterCard
- AmericanExpress
- Discover
- Check
- Cash
Awards
Associations
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American College of Surgeons
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Dr. Dean Vistnes is a Stanford trained board certified plastic surgeon who has been in private practice in Palo Alto since 1994 specializing in cosmetic surgery. He has assembled a great team with the knowledge, education and friendliness to take the best care of his patients. Dr. Vistnes is known for spending time with every patient by educating them on all their options. Tammy, our Office Manager, truly cares about our patients and likes to build relationships with everyone she comes in contact with. Megan is our wonderful Medical Assistant who assists Dr. Vistnes with direct patient care. She is there from the initial consultation and supports you through the entire process. We have a wonderful staff that is more like family. We all come together and work as a great team to provide the best service that every patient deserves and will experience.
Meet the Staff
- Tammy Foster-Office Manager
- Megan Jones- Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator
- Cara Fonteyne-RN
- Lynn Bartels-NP
- Michelle Cory-RN
- Michelle Gonzalez-NP
- Annie Mullen-RN
- Linda Behla-RN
- Lisa Szady-NP
Hobbies and Interests
- Salt Water Reef Tank Beekeeping
- Snowboarding
- Mountain & Road Cycling
- Medicine in Law Enforcement
Services Offered
- Face: Eyelid Tuck, Brow lift, Facelift, Neck Lift, Lower Face & Neck, Liposuction of the Chin (neck), and Chin Implants, Ear Pinning.
- Breasts: Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Breast Augmentation with Breast Lift, and Implant Exchange.
- Body Contouring (Including Liposuction and Tummy Tuck): UAL (Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction), Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), Abdominoplasty with Liposuction to Sculpt (Tummy Tuck with SAL),
- Non-Surgical Procedures:
- Cellulite Therapy
- Intense Pulsed Light
- Laser Hair Removal
- Microdermabrasion
- Vein Laser Therapy
- Massage Therapy
- Thermage
- Velashape
- Facials
- Fractional Laser Resurfacing (Active and Deep FX).
- Botox and Dysport
- Dermal Fillers
Technology
- UAL
- Thermage
- Veleshape



