Highly Artistic Surgery

Dr Ha is very skilled and very patient oriented. He clearly cares about his patients and their well-​being. His staff is delightful. I give Highly Artistic my highest recommendation

Dr. Ha performed a neck left and a partial face lift (bottom half of my face). To say that I was thrilled with the results is an understatement. It definitely took 15 years off my age! Dr. Ha is very precise with his treatments & recommendations. He has an amazing eye for detail and explains everything fully BEFORE he operates. He was compassionate and sensitive to all the fears & concerns I had about various parts of the procedure. He is flawless in his execution. I could not have had a more positive experience — both with Dr. Ha and his exceptional staff, both before and after the surgery. They take care of every detail!

Caring, Compassionate, Brilliant and Honest are just a few words that describe Dr. Ha. He is unbelievably patient and very professional. He takes his time to explain everything he does and goes out of his way to make you feel at ease and comfortable. He loves what he does and is very passionate about his work. What I love the most is he only recommends what you truly need. He is not one that is trying to sell you everything. The office is very modern and beautiful.
I am 43 and have tried to stay ahead of the aging process. I’ve gone for fillers and Botox on a regular basis. However, I had started to see the beginning of a descending face that I knew needed a more intense intervention. Dr. Ha had recommended Ultherapy. I had the procedure done about 8 months ago without issue and right away I could see a difference. Only now do I feel like the procedure has generated its «peak results.» Over the last few weeks I’ve had many friends asking me what I’m doing because it seems as though I am getting younger by the day! :-) The procedure itself is non-​invasive and Dr. Ha uses an extremely effective topical numbing gel. My only real downtime was the day I had the procedure and even that was very minimal. I was a tiny bit sore for a few days afterwards. For me, the results were completely worth it and guess what? I haven’t had to use any Botox or fillers since I’ve had the procedure done!
Ashleigh also does excellent microderm abrasion and facials, etc. I love going to see her. The entire staff is extremely professional and friendly — they make you feel at ease right away.
If you’re considering any kind of procedure or surgery, I would definitely recommend going to see Dr. Ha for a consultation.

I wanted to take the time to tell you about my amazing experience with Dr. Ha, and his staff, at Highly Artistic Surgery Center in Poway. I cannot begin to tell you how pleased that I am with Dr. Ha, and the results of my non-​surgical face lift.
Let me start at the beginning of the story. As a 56 year old woman, I am no stranger to cosmetic procedures. I’ve had Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, and just about any other injectable to make me look younger. I’ve been to fancy La Jolla plastic surgeons, and paid an arm and a leg for these services. Botox to lift the brow — check. Juvenderm for thinning lips — check. I’ve tried it all.
So, if I’ve done it all, why did I still look old? And tired? And unattractive? I didn’t use to look this way. I was beginning to despair. Here I was going to «high end» plastic surgeons, but I just didn’t like what I saw in the mirror.
It was time for a change, that’s for sure. So, I decided to look locally for a good plastic surgeon. Dr. Ha’s office is up the street from my home, and he came highly recommended, too. I did my research and learned that Dr. Ha is an oncologist that specializes in cancers of the throat and neck, and does reconstructive surgery to help cancer survivors feel good about themselves again. As such, it made sense that Dr. Ha would know the neck and face, not just from the perspective of plastic surgery, but also from the perspective of a skilled surgical practitioner. So I booked a consultation with Dr. Ha.
I knew that I didn’t want actual surgery, but rather, a combination of non-​surgical procedures to help regain a more youthful look. At the initial consultation, Dr. Ha took almost an hour to look at my face, and discuss options with me. He explained that through a set of non-​surgical procedures, my face would look refreshed and toned. Dr. Ha also said that I would NOT look 20 years old again, but that I WOULD look 10 years younger — a better version of myself. This was OK with me! I’ll take 46 any day!
My second appointment was at the beginning of March. I took the afternoon off from work to do a series of non-​surgical procedures including Botox, various fillers, Fraxel, and Ultherapy. Each of these is designed to do something different, but work together to achieve a refreshed look. Ultherapy lifts the face, neck, and throat. Fillers restore plumpness, and Fraxel and Botox fight wrinkling. So it made sense to do these at the same time, for the maximum result.
Even though the results of Ultherapy cannot really be detected for 2 to 3 months, the other procedures were instantly successful. Please check out my before and after photos. They are truly unbelievable!
I am looking forward to seeing the full results of my non-​surgical face lift in a month or so. By then, the Ultherapy will have had time to work.
If you are looking for a truly outstanding plastic surgeon, you owe it to yourself to visit Dr. Ha and his staff. They are extremely attentive, friendly, and seem to really enjoy their jobs! Although this may not seem important, it really does matter that they take pride in their work, and that they care that their patients are happy with the outcome.
Thanks, Dr. Ha and team! I’m loving my «younger» self!

Dr. Ha is great. I came in for Dysport and asked for a natural look. He was honest and very helpful. In fact he almost recommended I just use a skin care regimen instead. He guided me towards the correct placement of the product and it is true…
Dr. Ha is Highly Artistic and I am so glad I went to him and not somewhere else. My goal was realized… I wanted to still have some wrinkles but only soften the look so that I would look refreshed and healthy, not completely transformed. I am so happy with the fresh youthful look he created.

I was concerned about some moles I had so I called Highly Artistic at 11:30 am to make an appointment. They were able to see me at 1:00 pm the same day. When I arrived I found a very clean office environment and a friendly staff there to check me in. After filling out the required paperwork Dr. Ha saw me and educated me on moles and what to look for for future reference. I was a cash customer so he gave me a quote which was more than fair, I signed it and we got started right away. He proceeded to go over and above what I paid for and the procedure totally painless. I will recommend Dr. Ha to everyone I know that needs cosmetic surgery or moles removed. He and his staff are awesome!

I’m writing this review for my friend who I referred to dr. Ha for a“little” lift .
She is not good with computer and Unilocaling. So I hope this review still count.
My friend loved my look done by dr. Ha, that was why she trusted him to give her surgery.
She is very happy with the result and so pleased with the great care she received from dr. Ha and his staff.
Prices are very reasonable. She can’t believe she paid half of the price comparing with other doctors in San Diego, Del Mar.
She approved this review before I post it.

I had a few moles on my face I wanted to get rid of. The good doctor recommended a do an overall laser treatment. He said it would help smooth out my skin from acne scaring and also the help the skin underneath the moles repair after he removed the moles. I agreed and his price for all of it was definitely probably would have cost at least a thousand more at most places, maybe more.
A month later and the area where he removed the largest mole? Can barely tell there was a mole there! Wow. Was afraid of a scar considering the mole was not huge, but not small. I have to look real hard in the mirror to see where it was.
The secret to this place is that I think the Dr. is new to the area. Probably why they don’t seem to be extremely busy. That helps to get the time and see the Dr. quickly.
As I said, the prices are extremely reasonable, the Dr. obviously is smart and educated. Insightful.
Definitely 5 stars, when you consider the importance of any kind of procedure like this, you wanted a skilled doctor. You get that here. With a great price.

Dr. Ha you rock your amazing!!! Loving my new lips I love how much time he spent talking to me before the procedure. Dr. Ha is very talented and has a eye for detail. I am so impressed will recommend him to all my friends can’t wait to go back. Thanks

Dr. Ha is truly an artist! He is also very caring and has excellent office staff as well. I had Juvederm XC twice, and he is very gentle and creates an extremely natural look. He did some lip injection the last visit, and it is so good and natural, I just love it! In addition his injections create a very lasting look. I have had fillers by other practitioners before and they never lasted that long. He will never overdo anything, but is rather on the cautious side, which I appreciate greatly.
He always takes a lot of time and seems never rushed. I will definitely come back for other procedures (as needed) too. He is very trustworthy!

Upper Lip injection with Juvederm XC was the service provided to me by Dr. Ha. I did plenty of shopping around from choosing a dermatologist vs a cosmetic surgeon. After doing much research and spending sleepless nights on different offices webpages, I’ve decided to pay Dr. Ha a visit.
His website has an abuncie of information regarding Juvederm and the technique, and his method is what made me decide to pay him a visit. The office is lovely and his staff is very humble. After discussing my options I agreed with purchasing 1 mL of Juvederm XC. He applied a topical numbing cream before he got started. when he injected certain areas of my upper lip he even warned me about the discomfort even with the application of the numbing cream. He was still gentle even at the painful spots.
After the procedure of course I had swelling and bruising (thats because i bruise easy) its now a week later and I’m very stratified with my results. I will be a returning patient of Dr. Ha in the future. I posted photos. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! UNBEATABLE PRICE!!!

Dr. Ha is great. He is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated. HIs staff is courteous. He has my total loyalty as a patient and will continue to do so!

Dr. Ha is an excellent surgeon. My mom had cancer in three areas of her nose, outside the nose, under her gumline below her nose and inside her nose. He was very meticulous and concerned as to the best way to remove the cancer and rebuild her nose. Her surgery was 6 hours long. After 2 weeks, her face looks very good, hard to see where the stiches even were. He used the upmost care with her. And he is very kind and patient and thorough when he meets with us in his office and when he explained his plan for her surgery. I highly recommend him to any one looking for a top notch surgeon with compassion and caring.
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Dr. Ha is amazing. He is very patient and honest. I found his clinic on Unilocal and just by accident i decide to go there and try. I am so happy I did that. I had botox injection for my eyebrows to go up. He was very honest and told me that there is no need to have more units for my forehead when he could easily charge me for that. I loved his work so much and i brought my mom after i saw my great result.
I recommend him to anyone who is looking for botox injection.
Friendly, patient staff and very clean office/​clinic.

Dr. Ha helped me fix a botched eye job from a previous doctor. I went to 4 other doctors before I found Dr. Ha… all of them said they could not help… Dr Ha looked and said no problem…
Sure enough, after suffering through 8 years of hating what I saw in the mirror, I am now back to looking like I should.
Dr. Ha is really good. I have used him for botox, fillers and repair surgery. He’s great.

I originally found Dr. Ha through a GroupOn Deal I found for Juvederm.
I certainly did my research on his credentials before scheduling an appointment. I was impressed by his resume and experience (which can be found on his website) before I even stepped foot in his office.
Even without the «deal» from GroupOn, I have become a loyal customer of Dr. Ha who is worth every penny for his amazing results.
I highly recommend joining his e-​mail list! I’ve found better offers via e-​mail, through his office, than on LivingSocial or GroupOn.

I have had Juvederm injections several times. No one comes close to the skill and creativity of Dr. Chi Ha. I was really impressed. I definitely will be back for various procedures.

I decided to try Dr. Ha after seeing an ad in 92 128 Magazine for Botox for $ 7 per unit. This is an amazing price, especially for a board certified plastic surgeon to administer the treatment and not a nurse. The office is absolutely beautiful and super clean with a full surgery center! The receptionist Gwen was warm and friendly. Since he has only been in Poway since July, this special is a great way for clients to get to know him.
I have been getting Botox regularly for 10 years and I have never had a doctor take so much care in administering the treatment. He actually took the time to numb my face with a topical, which most doctors do not do. There was no pain whatsoever! He also spent a lot of time going over everything he was going to do. But, here is what impressed me the most. When I get Botox I usually use 65 units, 10 for each eye, 20 for the upper forehead 25 between the eyebrows. Dr. Ha actually suggested less! He said he could do all the areas for 50 units total. In addition, he found a mole above my eyebrow and some skin tags on my forehead which he offered to remove for no charge. I really appreciated the time and care he took and am going to make another appt for Juvederm, which is on special for now for $ 370 a syringe, which is an amazing price.
I am so impressed with Dr. Ha and will update this review in 10 days to let you know if the lesser amount of Botox yielded the same results.

I went to this Doctor because I bought a groupon for an injection. I had tried other places before, but this Doctor is really good. He did an excellent job making a very natural look. Will go to see him again for sure!