Philosophy & Practice Info

Practice Philosophy

A philosophy of Education, Skill, Compassion and Commitment. Dr. Vistnes has a rare combination of talent as an artist and a scientist. As an aesthetic plastic surgeon, he has the highest credentials and level of training possible. He uses these talents to blend aesthetics, artistic sense and spatial dimensions into ideal harmony. He is compulsive about every detail of his surgical practice. As a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Vistnes believes in spending considerable time with his patients before any procedure to cover your questions, your expectations, your wishes and your desires. Educating patients about their options and what is possible is a factor patients mention in their satisfaction with Dr. Vistnes. A sincere commitment to patients before, during and after surgery is a cornerstone of our philosophy of care at Vistnes Plastic Surgery.

Practice Specialization

All of the procedures listed are performed at an outpatient surgical facility in the suite next door to ours. Some of the procedures performed under local anesthesia (twilight) and some are performed under a general anesthesia. This will be determined during your consultation with Dr. Vistnes.

abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
arm tuck (brachioplasty)
breast augmentation
breast lift (mastopexy)
breast reduction
browlift (endoscopic approach)
ear tuck (otoplasty)
eyelid tuck (blepharoplasty)
facelift and or facelift/necklift
gynecomastia (male breast reduction)
surgical lip augmentation
surgical nasal labial fill
liposuction (tumescent & ultrasonic)
mini-browlift

Surgical Facility

The Plastic Surgery Center
1515 El Camino Real, Suite A
Palo Alto, Ca 94306
650.322.6291

The Recovery Inn of Menlo Park
570 Willow Road
Menlo Park, Ca 94025
650.324.8500

Stanford University Hospital
300 Pasteur Drive, H2200
Stanford, CA 94305
650.723.7125

Atherton Plastic Surgery
3351 El Camino Real #201
Atherton, Ca 94027
650.363.0300

Consultation

In every consultation, you will receive an in-depth education about your concern, a comprehensive discussion about all options available to you today along with the benefits and risks associated with each, and a clear recommendation of action.

We believe an informed patient, with realistic expectations, will be the most satisfied with the procedure and result.


Computer imaging is included in most surgical consultations. If desirable, Dr. Vistnes will take a digital photograph which we will load into one of our computers. By modifying the photograph as the surgery would do, we can help you visualize the potential result. Feel free to call us to schedule a consultation at 650.322.5444 or email us at info@vistnes.com.

Payment Options

You are always welcome to pay with cash, check, money order, cashiers check, visa or MasterCard. We also offer the Cosmetic Fee Plan and Reliance Medical Finance as financing options. To reach Cosmetic Fee Plan click here, www.cosmeticfeeplan.com , and to reach Reliance click here, www.reliancemedicalfinance.com.

Computer Imaging

Computer imaging is available with Mirror-Pro Software

Skin Care Products

With the high demand for non-invasive procedures, Dr. Vistnes has developed a medically supervised skincare clinic and spa less than one mile from his surgical office. Procedures such as Botox, Restylane, Collagen, Laser Hair Removal, Microdermabrasion, Thermage, Intense Pulsed Light Treatment and Skin Rejuvenation are available. Skin Spirit also has a full retail section dedicated to many lines of the top anti aging products available. For more information, you can visit them at www.skinspirit.com or call 650.324.9600.