Otolaryngologist Doctor Cong Ivy Ran, MD in Santa Monica, California

Name: Cong Ivy Ran, MD
Last name: Ran
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2021
Years experience: 2
Primary Specialty: Otolaryngologist
Address: 1317 5th St.
Address suite: #300
City: Santa Monica
State: California
Zip Code: 90401
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Ran graduated Magna Cum Laude, with honors and with Research Distinction from The Ohio State University. She received an Ivy-League medical education, completing the prestigious MD-PhD dual degree program at Dartmouth College.
She went on to Northwestern University for her Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency. She completed her training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with the President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), Dr. Corey S. Maas and world renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. David W. Kim.

Dr. Ran grew up in China until She was 17 years old. She intimately understands the asian aesthetics and beauty trends. She therefore specializes in Asian facial cosmetic procedures.

Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Younique Cosmetic Surgery Center The Maas Clinic &amp
  • San Francisco Rejuvenation Center
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BS, Molecular Genetics, The Ohio State University
  • Graduate: PhD, Dartmouth College
  • Medical: MD, Dartmouth Medical School
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital – Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
  • Fellowship: UCSF / Maas Clinic – Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
GPS coordinates on map: 34.0182471,-118.4951073

Primary location: 
Location name: Santa Monica
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 34.008,-118.4899979

Cong Ivy Ran, MD

Treatments: 
  • ActiveFX
  • Aquagold
  • Botox
  • Dermal Fillers
  • IPL
  • Kybella
  • Lip Fillers

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Resident Research Award 2018
Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 258
Answer count: 23
Review count: 2
5 star count: 2
Total star count: 2
Star rating: 2.697376606878
Profile created: Oct 8, 2021
Profile modified: Aug 25, 2023
Profile photo modified: Aug 25, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Unclaimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Otolaryngologist
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 16, 2021
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Santa Monica, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.008,-118.4899979

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Lip Augmentation (Dec 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lip Augmentation (Dec 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lip Augmentation (Dec 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Aquagold (Dec 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Aquagold (Dec 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Aquagold (Dec 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Can you change your eye shape to more almond with botox and filler? Can you tighten your lower eyelid?
Botox for Eye Shape
Oct 5, 2022
It is common to use botox to change contour. However, botox works to relax muscles. It would be very difficult to use botox to “tighten” the lower eye lid. In fact, botox used in relaxing the crows feet may make eyes rounder in appearance. Using Botox to change your brow shape may give an illusion that your eye shapes are different, so that maybe something to consider.
Hopefully, this is helpful.
Do I need to dissolve all my lip filler to receive a surgical fat transfer to my lips?
Surgical fat transfer vs Lip filler: why not fat
Mar 22, 2022
Dear Philosophical999974, Thank you for sharing your photos and concerns. Some of my patients also seem to have higher rate of metabolizing fillers in their lips, and that is very frustrating. The first options are often switching to different fillers try finding one that can last longer. I am sure you have tried as well but if not, this could be a quicker fix than surgery.
Now as to using fat, there are at least two ways historically fat is used for lip augmentation. One is called dermal…
What would be the best treatment for my nasolabial folds? Fillers, tretinoin?
Solution to Deep Nasolabial Fold (NLF): what if you are young
Mar 16, 2022
Dear Sincere9280,
There are a few different things you can do to make NLF better. Hyaluronic Acid Filler is one of the easiest and most immediate ways to smooth out NLF. And it is reversible. Other dermal fillers can also work. Alternatively, you can try some tightening devices, such as radiofrequency treatments or high intensity ultrasound treatments.
It is important to understand that NLF is not a fine line. It is a fold that is created with tissue laxity, where tissue above hovers over…
Is it safe to get filler in forehead wrinkles at the same time as getting rhinoplasty?
Combining multiple procedures: rhinoplasty, fillers etc
Mar 9, 2022
Dear Rayray,
While this question is best answered by the surgeon that is going to do your procedure, we routinely combine all of those procedures in one and without increased complications. Hope it helps.
Can forehead dents be treated with ultrasound and filler?
Forehead Contouring: filler safety
Feb 28, 2022
Forehead filler can be done safely and effectively in patients who either want rejuvenation or camouflage defects. However, there are definitely zones that are more dangerous both in terms of vascular occlusion and for potential blindness. Therefore, to have an in person consultation is the key to evaluate the risk prior to treatment.
Ultrasound, as it is not a commonly used tool with filler injection, it is hard to draw any specific conclusions at this time. Ultrasound in injectors that…
Skin dents from Chin Liposuction – how do I improve them?
Neck Skin Irregularity after Procedure
Feb 3, 2022
Thank you for sharing your photos. There are a few ways to treat this problem you presented, steroids to decrease scar band, botox to decrease platysma action, filler to fill in the dents and biostimulatory filler/agent to stimulate collagen. Because of each of the modality treats a different problem, nothing is more important than having either your surgeon or another provider to see you in person for a consultation.
Do my lips even qualify for the small amount of Lip Filler?
Lip Fillers: Who is the right candidate
Jan 24, 2022
Dear Phenomenal5147, thank you for sharing your photos. What you pointed out in your lips, “lack of redness”, can also be understood as a thinness on the sides. As long as there is no medical contraindication and if you can have your goals clearly discussed with your provider, I think a little filler can definitely help you. And there is no reason why you can not start with 1/2 syringe (0.5cc).
Is there any alternatives to filler? The answer is also yes. You may try botox for “lip flip”,…

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