Dr. Raymond E. Lee, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Newport Beach, California
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NPI: 1609905173· License: a94779 (CA) verify
Industry payments (2024): $76 across 3 payments (what this means)
4.83(96 ratings)
Consultation $150
About
Dr. Raymond E. Lee is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon practicing in Newport Beach, California. He specializes exclusively in facial aesthetics, offering a comprehensive plan for facial rejuvenation. Dr. Lee believes that great surgical and injectable results begin with healthy skin, and that treatment outcomes are never one-size-fits-all. Instead, they are built on individual anatomy, his experience, and a fully coordinated team, emphasizing precision and artistry over guesswork.
Dr. Lee focuses on preservation-focused surgical lifting, including his Signature Preservation Deep Plane Facelift and Blepharoplasty. He aims to enhance existing features, avoiding a 'pulled, 'done' look' for a refined jawline, smoother neck, and natural-looking skin. For facelifts, he centrally uses Twilight IV Sedation, not general anesthesia, allowing patients to sleep comfortably without a breathing tube and promoting faster healing. His approach also incorporates strategic injectables for optimization and maintenance, always aiming for natural results. Complementary treatments like CO2 Laser, Microneedling, Perfect Derma Peel, and DiamondGlow with Dermaplane build skin health.
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Specialties
- Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Procedures & Services
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What is included with the 3-session microneedling series?
When you start a 3-session microneedling series, you receive a complimentary Perfect Derma Peel or DiamondGlow + Dermaplane treatment, with total savings of $515. Completing the series by the holiday season can result in refreshed, smooth, and radiant skin, ideal for optimal skin appearance.
When is surgical lifting indicated?
Surgical lifting is indicated when true structural repositioning is needed.
What are the benefits of CO2 laser resurfacing?
CO2 laser resurfacing is used to tighten skin texture and address sun damage.
What are some popular procedure combinations offered?
The combination of Preservation Deep Plane Facelift and CO2 laser resurfacing is one of the practice's most requested transformations.
What is the patient experience like during IV sedation for a facelift?
During IV sedation for preservation deep plane facelifts, patients do not have a breathing tube or ventilator; they sleep comfortably with a nasal cannula for oxygen.
Does FaceologyMD use filters on patient results photos?
No, the practice does not use filters on results photos, emphasizing authenticity.
What is a typical recovery timeline for a Preservation Facelift?
Patients can see significant results as early as five weeks post-operation from a Preservation Facelift.
What are the benefits of a Perfect Derma Peel?
A single Perfect Derma Peel possesses significant power and efficacy, leading to improvements in pigmentation, sun damage, overall tone, and texture, and can maximize results when used after a microneedling series.
Where are sutures placed for the Preservation Deep Plane Facelift?
Suture placement for the preservation deep plane facelift is meticulous and hidden along the hairline and ears to minimize visibility.
How discreet is the recovery from a Preservation Deep Plane Facelift?
The healing process for their preservation deep plane facelift is so clean that even close friends and family might not be able to tell the patient had surgery, allowing patients to look refreshed, feel like themselves, and get back to their lives sooner than anticipated.
What is the value of a DiamondGlow with Dermaplane?
A DiamondGlow with Dermaplane has a value of $350.
When should a Perfect Derma Peel be done after microneedling?
A Perfect Derma Peel should be completed 3–4 weeks after the final microneedling session.
Who is a DiamondGlow with Dermaplane suitable for?
DiamondGlow with Dermaplane is suitable for individuals who prefer little to no downtime.
When should a DiamondGlow with Dermaplane be done after microneedling?
A DiamondGlow with Dermaplane should be chosen 2–3 weeks after the final microneedling session.
What are the benefits of DiamondGlow with Dermaplane?
DiamondGlow with Dermaplane can exfoliate, deeply hydrate, and leave skin looking refreshed and radiant.
Patient Experience
Dr. Raymond E. Lee Review Summary
4.76
Dr. Lee has consistently high ratings across various platforms. He boasts a perfect 5.0 from 209 reviews, a near-perfect 4.8/5 on Healthgrades and Google, 5/5 on RealSelf, and a respectable 4/5 on US News. Overall, patients are extremely satisfied with his work.
Ratings from Other Platforms
FACEOLOGYMD
1401 Avocado Ave 610 #610, Newport Beach, California
(949) 706-2277
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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)
$76
Payments
3
Compared to peers
Small
Dr. Raymond E. Lee received $76 across 3 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was PFIZER 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 ↗
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Location & Contact Information
FACEOLOGYMD
1401 Avocado Ave 610 #610
Newport Beach, California 92660
Office Information
Phone: (949) 706-2277
Where does Dr. Raymond E. Lee practice?
Doctor's Office
FACEOLOGYMD (Primary)
1401 Avocado Ave 610 #610, Newport Beach, California 92660
(209 reviews)
Hospital Affiliations
California and is affiliated with Orange County Global Medical Center
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California. He is affiliated with Orange County Global Medical Center
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Education & Experience
Education
University Of Illinois
Certifications & Licenses
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Double-board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make an appointment with Dr. Raymond E. Lee online?
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Does Dr. Raymond E. Lee offer telehealth?
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What do patients have to say about Dr. Raymond E. Lee?
Patients rave about Dr. Lee's skills and the noticeable, positive results of their procedures. Many comment on looking significantly younger, with some mentioning 10-15 years. They praise his expertise, the painless nature of procedures like the lower facelift, quick recovery times, and the overall positive experience at FACEOLOGYMD, including the incredible staff. Several reviews highlight specific improvements, such as a restored jawline and significant differences seen even weeks after procedures like CO2 and facelifts.
What areas of care does Dr. Raymond E. Lee cater to?
Dr. Lee specializes in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology, focusing on facial rejuvenation. He performs procedures such as facelifts (including lower facelifts), neck lifts, and chin implants. His expertise lies in achieving natural-looking results, often utilizing local anesthesia for patient comfort. Dr. Lee's treatment philosophy emphasizes that results are never one-size-fits-all, but are built on individual anatomy, experience, and a fully coordinated team. He specializes in preservation-focused surgical lifting, aiming for natural-looking skin, a refined jawline, and a smoother neck, specifically avoiding a 'pulled, 'done' look' by enhancing existing features rather than erasing them. His standard for every preservation deep plane facelift is that the results are subtle, natural, and virtually undetectable, aiming for a rested and refreshed version of the patient, not a 'new face'. His approach to injectables is strategic, used for pre-surgical optimization, maintenance, and refinement, always aiming for natural, never overdone results. He believes great surgical and injectable results start with great skin, and emphasizes provider collaboration to achieve cohesive, never overfilled or overtreated results. Dr. Lee employs a preservation deep plane technique, centrally involving Twilight IV Sedation (not general anesthesia) for patient comfort and faster healing. His treatment approach is based on precision, artistry, and a plan built specifically around the individual's face, not guesswork, to achieve definition in facial features.