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Women Mean Business
Dr. Tess Mauricio
Bringing Groundbreaking Procedures in Dermatology to San Diego

Photos By Lisa K. Miller

To state that Dr. Tess Mauricio is dynamic may very well be an Dr. Tess loves every minute of what she does which is evident
understatement. When you have some time to speak with her at when you speak with her about her practice. Celebrating her 40th
length you soon find out how dedicated and determined she is to birthday this year, Dr. Tess is one of the youngest doctors among
bring the latest and greatest innovations to the women of San Di- her colleagues who have dedicated their lives to helping improve
ego. A featured guest on such shows as Rachel Ray and The Doc- the field of dermatology, and solving some of the long standing
tors, Dr. Tess (the name by which she is best known) is not only obstacles within the field. Dr. Tess has spent the last five years
an excellent doctor, but is personally responsible for aiding in the traveling the world instructing physicians on new procedures which
development of numerous innovations in Dermatology. In addition allow the laser treatment of non Caucasian patients, an area previ-
Dr. Tess is now bringing a new innovation to San Diego. “We will ously unheard of, and one that she was instrumental in improving.
be the first to introduce our patients to the Venus Freeze™. This She also holds the distinction of being one of the youngest Presi-
is the latest in non surgical facial and body tightening. It has been dents of the San Diego Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
used extensively throughout Europe, but is now FDA approved
for use in the States. We are happy to say that our patients will
be some of the first to be able to benefit from this innovative
process which utilizes magnetic energy to provide non surgical
rejuvenation.”
This revolutionary concept introduces an innovative technology
that combines multi polar radio frequency with pulsed magnetic
energy: These two distinct types of energy work together to
deliver amazing clinical results, with no patient discomfort. This
machine can be used to achieve circumference reduction, skin
tightening, anti aging and cellulite improvement. Dr. Tess ex-
plains, “The skin is heated to 42-43 degrees Celsius, which then
causes new collagen production. So it can be used for patients
who want the reduction of excess skin around their abdomen,
10 thighs, knees, neck or face. Current studies have shown that
this improvement remained consistent, maintaining the results
months after the last treatment.” This can surely open up a
whole new field in non surgical rejuvenation. Dr. Tess is proud to
offer this service at her brand new location in La Jolla as well as
in her Scripps Ranch Dermatology and Cosmetic Center.
Bringing this new innovation to San Diego is just one of the
many revolutionary procedures that Dr. Tess is passionate about.
In her practice she also offers a new form of Liposuction known
as Tickle Lipo; the full name is nutational infrasonic liposuction.
This latest technology in Liposuction employs special vibra-
tion and rotational movement powered by nitrogen gas so it is
basically pneumatic powered liposuction. The advantage over
traditional liposuction is that doctors can bring down fat in a three
dimensional way. The former liposuction procedure called for
the physician to go in and out of the area being treated creating
linear tracks to reduce the fat volume. In this form of Lipo, an
air powered canula is inserted into a small incision and it goes
around in gentle three dimensional vibrations. It shakes off blood
vessels so there is less trauma and the connective tissue under
the skin is preserved. As Dr. Tess explains, “When performing
Tickle Lipo there is no laser or ultrasound being used so there is
no risk of burning the skin, which was previously a possibility us-
ing the former type of procedure. The result is a treatment done
in less time, with less recovery discomfort, less bruising, less re-
cuperation time, and a result that is considerably smoother than
previously obtained with traditional Lipo.” Another reason why
this procedure is quickly gaining popularity is the fact that since
it cuts the procedure time, the cost is also less. Add in the lower
recuperation time and reduced bruising and it is understandable
why so many patients are requesting this new procedure. Dr.
Tess was the first in San Diego to perform Tickle Lipo and as one
of only a few female cosmetic surgeons in town, she maintains a
very busy liposculpture practice.
March/April 2011