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Dr. Mark Sofonio, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Rancho Mirage, California

Dr. Mark Sofonio, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Rancho Mirage, California
NPI: 1700868718· License: G070699 (CA) verify
Industry payments (2024): $1,387 across 25 payments (what this means)
3.45(74 ratings)

In Dr. Mark Sofonio's own words

How Dr. Mark Sofonio describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • The practice aims to help patients achieve their absolute best appearance and feeling.
  • Dr. Sofonio takes a conservative, individualized approach to abdominoplasty
  • The practice believes skincare should not be a one-size-fits-all approach.

Specialization

  • Specializes in Face Surgery
  • Specializes in Breast Surgery
  • Specializes in Body Surgery

Consultation

  • Our skincare team is happy to create a personalized regimen based on your skin goals
  • The practice offers to answer questions for individuals considering a tummy tuck.
  • The practice helps individuals determine if a tummy tuck is the right option for them.

Results

  • Dr. Sofonio's abdominoplasty aims to create a result that is proportionate to each patient’s body.
  • Dr. Sofonio's abdominoplasty aims to create a result that looks natural.
  • The practice aims for facelift results that do not look 'overdone'.

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About

Dr. Mark Sofonio is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Rancho Mirage, California. He specializes in face, breast, and body surgery, with a focus on aesthetic plastic surgery, including facial rejuvenation and body contouring. Dr. Sofonio believes that no two bodies or goals are the same, and every surgical plan is customized to the patient's anatomy and goals. His approach aims for natural-looking results that are proportionate to each patient’s body, ensuring patients look like themselves—just more rested, confident, and refreshed, rather than "overdone" or different. He strives to help patients achieve their absolute best appearance and feeling. This individualized philosophy extends to skincare, where the practice emphasizes that care should not be a one-size-fits-all approach. They recommend Universkin by Alma for customized serums tailored to unique skin needs, and physician-dispensed ISDIN formulas for cleansing, exfoliating, and protection. The practice also offers its own carefully selected private label skincare collection, including Vitamin C Serum and sunscreen, designed to complement in-office treatments and support healthy skin at every age. Daily sun protection with SPF is consistently recommended.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Procedure details

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Mark Sofonio

Sourced directly from Dr. Mark Sofonio's social posts and replies.

What is Dr. Sofonio's approach to abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)?
Dr. Sofonio takes a conservative, individualized approach to abdominoplasty, focusing on removing excess skin and improving abdominal contour. The goal is to create natural-looking results that are proportionate to each patient’s body, avoiding an overly tight or 'operated' look.
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How does Dr. Sofonio approach surgical planning?
Every surgical plan is customized to the individual patient's anatomy and goals, ensuring a personalized approach to achieve desired outcomes.
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What conditions can a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) address?
A tummy tuck can restore abdominal contour after significant life events such as pregnancy, substantial weight loss, or changes due to the natural aging process.
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What are the benefits of chin augmentation?
Chin augmentation can dramatically enhance facial harmony by improving projection, defining the jawline, and creating a more youthful profile, all while achieving natural-looking results.
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What are the benefits of combining liposuction under the chin and neck with a lower facelift?
This combination procedure can create a more defined jawline, a smoother neck, and a naturally refreshed appearance. It offers beautiful, long-lasting rejuvenation while maintaining a natural look.
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What is Dr. Sofonio's philosophy for facial rejuvenation, including male facelifts?
The goal of facial rejuvenation is not to make a patient look different, but to help them look like themselves – just more rested, confident, and refreshed, without appearing 'overdone'. A male facelift, for example, aims to restore a more defined jawline, smoother contours, and a naturally rejuvenated appearance.
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What are the benefits of combining Otoplasty with earlobe correction?
Combining otoplasty with earlobe correction can create a more balanced, refined, and natural appearance for the ears.
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From Dr. Mark Sofonio's Instagram

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Patient Experience

Dr. Mark Sofonio Review Summary

3.53
Dr. Sofonio has a mixed bag of reviews. While his overall rating averages around 3.5 stars, some patients rave about his outstanding service and comforting demeanor, while others express disappointment with their results. It's always a good idea to do your research and schedule a consultation to discuss your expectations and concerns.

Ratings from Other Platforms

yelp.com

3.3 out of 5

Based on 104 reviews

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Google Reviews

3.8 out of 5

Based on 44 reviews

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Dr. Mark Sofonio, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Rancho Mirage, California

Main Office

71885 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage, California

(760) 388-6677

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$1,387

Payments

25

Compared to peers

Moderate

Dr. Mark Sofonio received $1,387 across 25 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 71% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (760) 388-6677

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

71885 Hwy 111

Rancho Mirage, California 92270

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Office Information

Phone: (760) 388-6677

Where does Dr. Mark Sofonio practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

71885 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage, California 92270

(3 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Mark Sofonio online?
The provided information doesn't specify online booking options. It's best to call (760) 341-5555 for appointment scheduling. The practice encourages individuals considering a procedure like a tummy tuck to reach out with questions and offers assistance in determining if a particular option is right for them.
Does Dr. Mark Sofonio offer telehealth?
The provided information doesn't mention telehealth services. Contact the office at (760) 341-5555 to inquire about virtual consultation options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Mark Sofonio?
Patient experiences with Dr. Sofonio vary. Some describe outstanding service and feeling comfortable during their procedures, highlighting his reassuring manner. However, other reviews express significant dissatisfaction with the results achieved.
What areas of care does Dr. Mark Sofonio cater to?
Dr. Sofonio specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery, focusing on facial rejuvenation (e.g., eyelid surgery) and body contouring (e.g., breast augmentation and reduction). He also offers non-surgical treatments like Botox. The practice emphasizes a personalized approach to skincare, believing it should not be 'one-size-fits-all'. They recommend Universkin by Alma, a system that creates customized serums tailored to an individual's unique skin needs for morning and night application. The practice also recommends specific physician-dispensed ISDIN formulas, including the Essential Purifier Foam Cleanser, Essential Scrub Exfoliating Cleanser, and Fusion Water MAGIC SPF 40, which combine advanced science with elegant daily skincare to cleanse, exfoliate, protect, and maintain healthy-looking skin. Believing that great skin starts with the right products, the practice also offers its own carefully selected private label skincare collection. This collection, including Vitamin C Serum, exfoliating pads, gentle cleanser, neck cream, and sunscreen, is designed to cleanse, protect, brighten, exfoliate, and nourish skin at every age, complementing in-office treatments. Their skincare team can create personalized regimens based on individual skin goals. The practice strongly emphasizes the importance of daily sun protection, recommending the consistent use of SPF regardless of activity or location to maintain skin health.