Tess Mauricio, MD

I have been coming here for almost 4 months now to do my Venus freeze and I AM VERY HAPPY WITH MY RESULT… I will continue with my procedure to get more/​better result before hubby comes home from deployment. Please see Jon and Christine of National city branch… they are very sweet, helpful and they will take care of you comfortably!!!

Doc & I getting younger with Dr. Tess Mauricio. Best dermatology team in all of San Diego. If you are in need of Dr’s who utilize the latest technology & materials available, do not hesitate to give this practice a call for a consultation. We all will age, so why not do it gracefully! #drtessmauricio #aginggracefully

Dr. Tess was the best dermatologist I have ever been to. I went to another dermatologist a week prior and she prescribed me topical creams that dried out my skin horribly. Dr. Tess’ office is spotless and all of the staff created an incredible customer experience. I went to Dr. Tess for an Acne laser treatment and had amazing results. I ended up buying her skincare line because I trust her option 100% with my skin. I hands down recommend her to anyone that is looking for an amazing dermatologist.

Fabulous doctor with fantastic results! Definitely recommend this facility very fairly priced and excellent attention to detail.

True professionals and you deserve to go here. Treat yourself.

This gem is tucked in a coldesack on Carroll Centre Rd, cross street is Black Mountain Road.
You walk in the clinic and it feels like your walking into someone’s house, not a clinic. I love the purple walls and the chandeliers definitely catch your eye!
The first treatment I got was the Venus Freeze, which is definitely not cold. It quite the opposite! Its VERY warm, but a good warm. First the gel is applied and then on goes the massaging of the right side of my face. It felt good. I took it all in– the ambiance of the room, the soothing music in the background and the sweeping of venus freeze on my face. I literally feel asleep! Lol. So once my right side was done, I was in awe of how the right side of my face was slightly lifted. Wow! You could definitely see a difference.
2^nd up was the Hydra Facial. After this treatment, my face looked soft, clean and definitely hydrated!
I definitely recommend coming M Beauty. The quality of service and results can’t be beat. And who doesn’t love looking good!!!

I waited more than 24 months to write this review:
I had Tickle Lipo on my upper arms in 2013.
I was so so happy to have this procedure performed on me, because I have always been self-​conscious about my arms. After the surgery my arms were understandably swollen from the procedure, and they seemed proportional. However, as the swelling subsided that’s when I noticed that my left arm was thinner than my right arm. Dr. Tess or her Husband also took more fat out from my left flank than my right one. I am mentioning her husband –because he is the Anesthesiologist who gave me the numb medication. However, I was not aware that Anesthesiologist also perform surgeries. They are husband and wife –and I heard that he sometimes helps her with the procedures.
Also, I religiously wore my garment. I even purchased an extra one, because the very first one i got was too big. The day after my surgery, I went for my first follow-​up and I told Christine that my garment felt loose. She then sent me to the office near/​in Del Mar to get a smaller one, because they didn’t have one in National City. In a few weeks, the second one i got also felt loose. I then proceded to buy one out-​of-​pocket, because they didn’t have an XS size garment for me to wear. I was fine with that. I wanted to follow the instructions to the T given to me by Dr. Tess.
I went back for my second follow-​up and I requested to see Dr. Tess, because by now –I was really noticing that my left arm was thinner than my right arm. I had requested for Dr. Tess to fix it, and she made me out to be a perfectionist with extremely high expectations. I of course, refuted her comment, and stated that I just wanted to be happy with my results. Two weeks after, I went back for my 3^rd and final follow-​up. I again requested to see Dr. Tess, and informed her that I was willing to pay the expenses for a revision. She said to me, that If she went in to fix it –that I wouldn’t heal properly. I was so upset, because she didn’t explain to me the reason as to why «I wouldn’t heal properly. Instead, she made me feel as if I was taking her precious time, gave me a hug, she said her goodbyes and left the room. Also, my surgery was to take place in or near Poway in a state-​of-​the-​art facility –Well, 2 days before my surgery the staff at the front desk in National City informed me that my surgery was to be done in Del Mar. Definitely, that place was not suited to perform liposuction. I was told that they had decided to do the surgery there, because I was only having my arms and flanks done.
And lastly, when I first went for my consult in National City — Christine was my point of contact for all the forms, phone calls, etc… she would call me almost daily to see if i had decided to go ahead and proceed with the surgery. However, after my surgery was performed –rarely did she follow up with me. I had to be the one calling and making sure my appointments were in place for my follow-​ups. I do have to mention that Dr. Tess called me on my cell phone the same day of my surgery at night to check-​up on me.
I have consulted with other Doctors and I will soon have my arms fixed, because they are not evenly in size. My left arm continues to look thinner than my right arm. Also, more fat was taking out from my left flank than my right one. Since my surgery was done under local anesthesia I was awake the whole time, and I do recall Dr. Tess’ husband liposuctioning my left flank. He is much taller and bigger than she is – I believe he got carried away with the cannula, and neither of them made sure if the sides were even.
I will never return to her office, and I will take my money and business elsewhere.
UPDATE: Unilocalers, on July 30^th, 2015. I had my revision on my upper arms. Also, I went ahead and splurged on upper, lower abdomen, and waist liposuction. So far so good. I will continue to update this review as I continue to heal. It took me a while to find my surgeon —-If you guys are interested on who did my surgery –please private message me. I will give you my surgeons information. He is very methodical, attentive, friendly, and will NOT try to sell you things that you don’t need. He is also very honest. In addition to that, he is a double boarded surgeon with over 20 years of experience as a physician AND surgeon. Don’t hesitate to ask me for his information. You are in good hands with him. His staff is so so friendly and very genuine. Once I heal, and once he gives me the green light –I will go ahead and do a Mommy Makeover with him as my surgeon :-)
UPDATE: Unilocalers, it has been 8 days since my surgery. I am still swollen as expected. However, I can already see a difference in how my clothes fit. Private message with any Q’s.
UPDATE: Almost 3 weeks since my surgery! I love my early results! I am happy! :-)
UPDATE: Unilocalers, it has been a month since my surgery! I continue to heal, and I continue to be happy with my early results. Private message me with any questions.

So I visited the M Group on Miramar for a free consultation. I should have known better since it was free. I got the impression the «skin consultation specialist» didn’t know a thing about skin or acne. I had to inform her that milk aggravates acne. What skin professional doesn’t know this? The so called professional kept pushing all these different procedures for peels to lasers. All I wanted to know about is whether I was a candidate for PDT given my darker skin tone. By the end of it she had pushed 5 different cosmetic procedures that might work. I want to know what’s best for my skin not maybe this… maybe that… I was expecting a real consultation from someone that knows what they are doing… not the finance person trying to get business. If you are going for a consult you probably need to meet with the actual Dr. if you want an actual quality consult.

Over the course of 4 years I have been a patient of Dr. Tess and have always had amazing results in the procedures I have done. Botox, lip enhancement, skin resurfacing, and my latest regenerative stem cell therapy procedure have all changed my life in a positive light. My results have always been amazing and I cannot express how professional and caring Dr. Tess and her staff are! She is Americas favorite dermatologist and will forever hold that title!

Current review ⁸⁄₁₆:
I am so pleased to have a scar-​free face! Dr. Tess and her staff ensured my experience was comfortable and efficient. Follow up meeting today with Dr. Tess went very well and I may do another procedure or two, just to further mend my facial scars.
This is such a professional business that really goes above and beyond the standard operations to make sure customers leave HAPPY. They saw my Unilocal review and immediately addressed the issue.
I recommend Dr. Tess to anyone looking to heal acne scars, get anti-​aging treatment, or anything in between! They have such an extensive list of services that anyone, male or female, can find what they are looking for.
Happy happy happy.
Updated 6÷9÷2015
Consultation with Dr. Tess herself went very well. She offered to give me two of their Time Machine treatments completely free of charge. I am very happy that she understood my concerns and did not try to sell me anything or just brush me off.
Customer service at its best. She spoke to me professionally but also in a concerned manner that definitely seems genuine. Dr. Tess wants her customers to be happy and that’s a rarety!
Will update after my treatments. One is this coming Thursday and the second will be in a few months. I hope these treatments will erase my ugly and embarrassing acne scars so I can look in the mirror and not stare at them!
Thank you, Dr. Tess, for helping me with this. Very impressed with the customer service here thus far.
Original review – May 2015−−1 Star
I received treatment for my acne scars about a year ago. This included the derma roller and laser treatment – 5 sessions total (if my memory is correct). These treatments were very painful and I have a high pain tolerance. Not only did this hurt every single time despite whatever «powerful» numbing cream they put on my face prior to the procedure but I see zero results. My scars haven’t improved in their appearance at all and I went in to get this treatment for an improvement in the appearance of my face, not to pay $ 5,000 to have zero results.
I’ve taken proper care of my face, worn sunscreen and hats every time I go in the sun. This was the requirement to maintain the results of the procedure. I’ve done so and I do not see any positive results. I’ve waited month after month since this terrible procedure for results to appear and they haven’t. For the money I forked over in hopes of finally being confident in my own skin, this is incredibly disappointing. I’ve requested a «consultation» and better hear back.
I cannot emphasize enough how disappointed I am in this business. After years of embarrassment from the acne scars on my face I wanted to finally look in the mirror and be happy with what I saw, instead of focusing on my ugly scars.

I came here for a consult. I know they are in the business of selling services but I felt I was being oversold if that makes sense. The staff is very sweet but I feel that marketing is far more important than the actual quality of services rendered. I don’t like to look like I’ve had anything done & the patients that I witnessed did not look natural to me so I decided to not move forward. I’m very picky.

I just began a series of treatments for nonsurgical facial rejuvenation at the new M Beauty Clinic on Carroll Centre Rd. Although it is too soon for me to comment on the outcome of the procedures, this review is about the office in general. I had several consultations and took a long time to decide that I was ready. There was never any pressure or hard sell that I have experienced elsewhere. Dr. Tess, R.N. Angela, and Valerie at the front desk were all so humble and went out of their way to make me feel comfortable. I am so happy to be moving forward and fully trust that I am in good hands. I will follow up with a review on my results when I am finished.

I wanted to update my review. I have been doing IPL’s for few years and the I went in on Friday for another IPL. I talked with Angela regarding some other issues I’d like to address (rough texture, a few breakouts) she recommended doing the Refinity peel prior to the IPL. I am thrilled with what the IPL and peel did for my skin. No downtime and my feels great!
I have been seeing Angela R. N for over 3 years now for Botox and IPL. Being in the skin care industry for over 10 years I have been to my share of offices for both of these procedures. Angela takes her time to discuss the recommended plan for that particular treatment. She takes into consideration my last results and what I am looking for at that time. I have been very happy with my results of both procedures each time I have gone in. Their back office staff is also very helpful and accommodating to my needs.
I will strongly recommend this office, and Angela R. N to my friends!

I went to M Beauty by Tess in National City. At first I was happy because they accomodated me on time even if it just a complimentary consultation. Probably too because they don’t have any other customer that time. The consultant is nice. she explained to me what is needed and she gave me a quotation of how much it would cost
just too expensive and I am not ready yet so I said I’ll think about it. When I went out, I said bye to the receptionist but I did not even get a response, totally ignored. Is it because they did’nt get anything from me. What a customer service, sucks. Dr Tess…, train well your receptionist, customers should’nt be treated that way. Receptionist should always be nice to their customers whoever they are, who knows they are potential clients
NICE TO YOUR CUSTOMERS NATIONAL CITY BRANCH …

I have been suffering with severe acne since the age of 13. I assumed that I was just like most teenagers going through puberty and experiencing a dramatic change in hormones. Going into college, my acne still persisted and was becoming very bothersome. Because I was getting older, the scarring from my acne wasn’t healing as fast either. So not only did I have acne, but I had scarring from the acne as well. I wasted money on so much makeup just so that I can cover up my acne and the scars that came along with it. My self esteem was very low and the acne was painful. I have tried minocycline and birth control pills, but they did not work for me at all. My acne still persisted and I was still getting the same amount of breakouts prior to using them. I have tried all kinds of different acne washes, creams, serums etc… all of which have barely helped my skin. Nearly 10 years ago I had heard about Dr. Tess and her clinic that she just opened in Scripps Ranch. A few of my friends have been to the clinic for their severe acne and recommended that I go check this place out. With their acne clearing up very rapidly I called to make an appointment for a consultation. Angela, the lead RN and manager gave me a free consultation and we talked about my history with acne in detail. She took a look at my skin and recommended that I try their P.D.T acne laser treatment, also known as Photodynamic Therapy Laser. The P.D.T laser is known to give results that are just as good as Accutane but without the awful side effects. The treatment was painless because she had applied numbing cream to my face prior to treatment. The procedure took less than 10 minutes and then she handed me some after care instructions for me to take home and explained them to me in detail so that she can clear any confusion that might come up when looking it over at home. Within the first treatment, my skin was getting noticeably clear. My face was less oily, my pores were smaller, and my breakouts weren’t as frequent. I was amazed! This is the first time ANY treatment has helped this much. I was becoming hopeless until I found Dr. Tess and her M Beauty Clinic. I received a couple more treatments afterward, and my skin kept getting better each time. After my last acne laser treatment I was barely breaking out, something that was very new to me. I have not had clear skin since I was 13 and now I am shocked at how clear and smooth my face is! After finishing the acne treatments, Angela started to work on my acne scars with their Skinfinity laser. After the first treatment, my scarring was less noticeable, my face became less red, pigmentation was even, AND my skin was more smooth and supple! I have a couple more treatments of the skinfinity and I am looking forward to how flawless my skin will look! M Beauty has definitely changed my life for the better and I can finally hold my head up high with confidence when I am out and about.
Also, their staff has EXCELLENT customer service, they listen to you and take care of your needs. They’re all so very knowledgeable and are always happy to answer any questions you may have and they make you feel at home. I am so glad that I did not have to resort to Accutane and its potential dangerous side effects. The laser treatments here are phenomenal and they really deliver amazing results. Although I have gone to the clinic only for acne problems, they have other treatments for a variety of skin problems. The regular patients that I see there have seen some amazing results with their other treatments also. The level of care at M Beauty is top notch, and rather than giving me something generic that a normal dermatologist would do for any acne patient, they tailor their treatments to treat YOUR specific needs all around. It truly is awesome how they treat their patients. They’re personable, relatable, and easy to talk to. I can see why their patients (myself included) are very comfortable here. It’s a very welcoming atmosphere and they are amazing at what they do. I can go on and on, but I think you get the idea. M Beauty Clinic is AMAZING! Thank you Dr. Tess and M Beauty! Now I look and feel as good as I do on the inside!

While surfing the internet, I was hooked up by Dr. Tess mauricio’s website about the free sample of the lifeline stem cell skin care. Rignt away i sign-​up for the ptomo and pay a single dollar for shipping. But i was dissappointed cuz the free sample i ordered did not happen. I ordered the product, i think more than a month now and they said, it was shipped with in 7 working days. But untill now i haven’ t receive it.
I really, really dissappointed.
Im an avid followers of her show.

I first visited at their National City opening about a year ago and then followed up with a consult at Scripps Ranch in 2013. The staff is nice and accommodating.
I just have an issue with the $$$ charge for consulting with Dr. Tess, then for most of us, including myself, having to decide if I want to use an RN for services (not a problem if that’s my preference), as well as the focus on the Filipino celebrities to attract clients. Do other Cosmetic surgery practices do this too? (singers, actress/​aethetician types, etc etc.)
I had a good consultation with this office regarding scar removal, skin tag and future treatment planning for Anti-​Aging, but I’m opting to go to more established Cosmetic surgery clinics.
I feel that there’s a lot of nepotism (Dr. Tess, while a sweetheart, seems to be employing her entire family) and the recent advertisements make me feel like I’m taking part of a GMA Pinoy — type practice (I’m Filipina BTW) and this Pinoy-​celeb marketing is just a total turn-​off. I want a good practitioner who offers competitive pricing, free consultations and not so gimmicky — Celebrity obsessed marketing. I don’t really care if their newest facialist-​esthetician was a Filipina celebrity! Initially the big draw for myself and friends to consider her practice was that she was ‘of color’ and understood Asian skin needs. But that is no longer my motivation to consider services here.
This is a nice, warm bunch of staff at these clinics, but I feel that the marketing is taking away from what my expectations of a Cosmetic surgery/​Anti-​aging practice is. I also look highly to the appearance of the main practitioner/​MD for a reflection of aesthetic tastes, if its tasteful, dated, overdone, etc etc.
I wish her success and think she’s a genuine person, but the marketing and image and consultation costs altogether make it a ‘no’ for me.

I have had a few things done here in the past. Some were pricey, some not so much.
I say it was ok, because I didn’t think anything they did was extraordinary… everything was just ok.
The part that bugged me was the lack of attention to detail in the office and rooms.
Knobs missing from some furniture, camera system that was almost duct taped together, and a poor quality looped video of her tv appearances that is playing in almost every room. I wonder though… if this obvious stuff doesn’t bother them, are they being detail oriented when working on my face/​body?

I received Botox injections, I became so ill for the next few days. I call the office and explained that I have had Botox twice before at a different Drs office. and had no adverse reaction. They told me that it was normal. I think they use very cheap injectables.
Also a very good friend of mine had a skin tighting treatment, Dr Tess shot the laser to close to her eye and she said it was like someone hit her with a cattle prod. She called her office and the sent her to her eye specialist who told her there was no damage. Days later after being very uncomfortable she went to see her doctor who sent her to a eye specialist that told her that her eye had been damaged due to the laser. Shady practice

I have been going to the Scripps Ranch Dermatology & Cosmetic Center for the past 7 years. I’ve always had oily, acne prone skin and after high school it got worse. And I’m talking about the huge, painful, cystic kind that get under the skin. WHAT A FREAKIN’ NIGHTMARE! My experience at SRDCC has always been a great one. The clinic is decorated so beautifully and has a nice homey feel, which is a great change from the typical medical office. The 30 minutes that I do have to wait to be seen is usually spent with numbing cream on my face which I don’t mind & is expected. During this time you’re offered a variety of snacks & beverages which is a plus! As for the staff, they’re wonderful!
I was able to clear up my acne with PDT’s & acne lasers. A few cortisone shots here & there. I couldn’t be happier! I live off of the basic acne kit which keeps my skin clear & is affordable. When my skin was at its best. I opted for Philosphy & Murad which is all the rage at Sephora. But I broke out again. =(Lesson learned & I’m back on Dr Tess’ skincare. I haven’t had the need for anti-​aging treatments yet. But when the time comes. I wouldn’t trust anyone other than Dr Tess & her staff.
PS. They also sell Latisse here =)