My Commitment to You
Dear Patient,
The relationship between doctor and patient is sacred. If I accept you into my care, it is because I believe your goals align with my philosophy of subtle, natural refinement.
You should know: I will often tell you No. Restraint is central to this work. I will guide you toward what restores balance and harmony, and away from what leads you further from yourself. More is not always better - in fact, bigger and bigger is hardly ever the goal.
My work is humble. It is not meant to be seen. It should disappear so that you can come forward - truer, more authentic, more aligned with who you are. This is not about chasing trends, inflating features, or performing for the crowd.
The best results don’t shout. They whisper. My goal is not to make you look different, but to help you look as if time has softened - as if you’ve rested deeply, let go of worry, and stepped back into a lighter, more vibrant version of yourself. Some call it looking younger. Others call it looking refreshed. I simply call it looking like you - restored, harmonious, and wholly your own.
What we do here is not about fixing flaws or proving you’re enough. You already are. Too often, the world tells you otherwise - that you must do more, buy more, change more. I reject that. Choosing to invest in yourself here is not an act of inadequacy, but of empowerment. It is a powerful choice to honor yourself, to align with your own authenticity, and to express who you are in a truer way.
We are guided by natural beauty, which lies in the details - the nuanced millimeter adjustments, the subliminal refinements that restore authenticity and vibrance. This work should never pull you away from your core, but bring you closer to it.
I promise to honor that. To protect you from being led astray. To remind you that the most powerful aesthetic is one that feels seamless, timeless, and uniquely yours.
With integrity,
Dr. Sue Min Mak
Meet Dr. Sue Min Mak
Dr. Sue Min Mak, DDS, has dedicated her life and career to studying human expression, facial architecture and what makes faces authentically beautiful. She graduated magna cum laude from Brown University in Rhode Island and the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco and was mentored by some of the best aesthetics professionals in the world.
Dr. Mak prides herself on her gentle touch, honest approach, empathy and care for each patient and is honored to be part of their journeys to self-love. She tailors customized treatment plans for each patient to help restore their health and help them love the way they look and feel.
“I am committed to achieving natural, harmonious results. I approach each patient as a work of art. When we smile, we smile not from our mouths, but from our soul. By shifting into a place of genuine self-love, we are able to remove the barriers that had previously prevented us from fully expressing our essence in the world. There is so much power in showing up as the person we were meant to be. It’s an honor to be part of that journey.”
— DR. SUE MIN MAK