Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

The Face & Neck Expert

Susan Tan MD

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ABFPRS
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DR. SUSAN TAN

AN ARTIST SURGEON for THOSE WHO WANT Natural, AUTHENTIC RESULTS

Dr. Susan Tan, MD ABFPRS — Facial Plastic Surgeon, Honolulu

The Surgeon

Double board-certified, fellowship-trained. The only female facial plastic surgeon practicing in Hawaiʻi. Every procedure performed by Dr. Tan personally — never delegated. Deep plane facelift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and more.

The Approach

Restraint as much as skill. Knowing exactly how much is enough — and where a lift, a graft, or a subtle refinement will read as effortless rather than done. The goal is never transformation. It is restoration.

The Continuum

The only physician in Hawaii offering a complete physician-directed continuum of care — from medical skincare and regenerative treatments to deep plane surgery. Nothing is referred out. Every layer of care is under her framework and oversight.

The Commitment

Dr. Tan sees a limited number of patients by design. Every consultation is private, unhurried, and conducted by Dr. Tan herself. She does not delegate consultations. Her patients choose her because they want the surgeon who is also invested in the result.

About Dr. Tan ▶ Meet Dr. Tan

"Achieving balanced, natural-looking outcomes is the result of a seamless fusion between surgical and non-surgical solutions."

— Dr. Susan Tan, MD ABFPRS · Founder, Hawaii Facial Plastic Surgery

Surgical Expertise

The face and neck.
Every layer. Every stage.

Dr. Tan specializes exclusively in the face and neck — the full surgical spectrum, from the earliest structural changes of your 30s to the deep plane rejuvenation that restores what decades of gravity and time have changed. Every procedure is performed by Dr. Tan personally.

Deep Plane Facelift & Neck Lift
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Deep Plane Facelift & Neck Lift

Comprehensive rejuvenation at the deepest structural layer.

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Rhinoplasty
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Rhinoplasty

Surgical refinement in precise harmony with facial anatomy and natural identity.

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Blepharoplasty
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Blepharoplasty

Upper and lower eyelid surgery — restoring alertness without altering character.

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Facial
Rejuvenation
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Facial Rejuvenation

Rhinoplasty, lip lift, fat grafting, Asian blepharoplasty — the full face.

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The Hawaii Context

Your skin faces conditions most practices weren't designed to address.

Honolulu receives year-round ultraviolet exposure that is among the highest of any major U.S. city. A patient population with Fitzpatrick skin types III through VI — highly melanin-rich skin — is particularly vulnerable to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma, and cumulative UV damage.

Most aesthetic practices were designed for other climates. Every service at Hawaii Facial Plastic Surgery — from physician-directed medical skincare to deep plane surgery — is designed with this environment in mind.

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Days per year of UV exposure in Honolulu — among the highest of any major U.S. city
III–VI
Fitzpatrick skin types most prevalent in Hawaii — most vulnerable to pigmentation and UV damage
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Physician in Hawaii offering a complete continuum of care from skincare to deep plane surgery
Beyond Surgery

Physician-directed care at every stage — not just the surgical one.

For patients who are not yet ready for surgery — or who want to protect and maintain their surgical results — Dr. Tan's clinical team offers a physician-directed continuum of non-surgical care. Every protocol is designed by Dr. Tan. Every treatment plan is reviewed and approved by Dr. Tan.

Diagnostic Entry Point

HFPS Facial Longevity Assessment

Your starting point for all non-surgical care. A physician-designed clinical evaluation of your skin, facial structure, and aging concerns — covering pigmentation, collagen support, injectables, skincare, and regenerative treatments. You leave with a written plan. Nothing is recommended before we understand what you actually need.

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At-Home Medical Skincare

HFPS Pigmentation Protocol

A compliance-based physician-directed skincare membership for hyperpigmentation correction. Every product required, every step sequenced. $59/month plus products.

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In-Office Regenerative Treatments

HFPS Collagen Clinic

Physician-directed in-office treatments — SkinPen microneedling, PRF/PRFM, collagen biostimulation, and injectables. Designed for patients investing in their skin's structural longevity. Membership available.

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What Our Patients Say

The measure of our work:
you look like yourself — only rested.

"I have lived in Hawaii for twenty years and struggled with melasma the entire time. Dr. Tan put me on the HFPS Protocol and for the first time in years my skin is actually responding. She explained the science behind every product. I finally understand why nothing else worked."

HFPS Pigmentation Protocol Member · Honolulu

"My facelift results are so natural that my closest friends simply said I looked well-rested. That was exactly what I wanted. Dr. Tan understood that from the first consultation and never once pushed me toward anything I wasn't ready for."

Deep Plane Facelift Patient · Oahu

"Dr. Tan listens to her patients and remembers details of what was said during later appointments. She performed corrective surgery on my nose which has improved my overall health and well-being. I am very grateful for her care."

Rhinoplasty Patient · Honolulu

"She is so detail-oriented. She sees you at every post-op visit, discusses the plan and guides you along the way. I was a little nervous and Dr. Tan really eased my anxiety. My results still look natural."

Surgical Patient · Oahu

Why Choose Hawaii Facial Plastic Surgery

The only practice in Hawaii where your face never outgrows the care.

Surgical authority no aesthetic practice can match

Double board-certification in Facial Plastic Surgery — the surgical depth that informs every non-surgical recommendation Dr. Tan makes.

Diagnosis before treatment. Always.

Every plan begins with an assessment of how your face is aging — not with what treatment is available. The plan is built around your anatomy, not a revenue target.

The only physician-directed continuum in Hawaii

From a $59/month medical skincare membership to deep plane surgery — under one physician, one philosophy, without referring you elsewhere.

Designed for Hawaii skin

Every protocol accounts for year-round UV exposure and the melanin-rich skin types most prevalent in our patient population.

Boutique, not high-volume

Dr. Tan sees a limited number of patients by design. Every consultation is personal and unhurried. Every surgery is performed by Dr. Tan personally.

Natural results, always

The goal is never transformation. It is restoration. You look like yourself — only rested, only refreshed, only better.

Begin with a conversation.

Every patient relationship at Hawaii Facial Plastic Surgery begins the same way — with an honest, physician-led conversation about what your face actually needs. Not what a treatment menu suggests.

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Questions, Answered Clearly

Frequently asked questions.

Who is Dr. Susan Tan and what makes her different?+
Dr. Susan Tan is the Founder and Medical Director of Hawaii Facial Plastic Surgery and the only female board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Honolulu. She is board-certified through the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) and fellowship-trained. Her practice is the only one in Hawaii offering a physician-directed continuum of care from medical skincare to deep plane surgery — under one roof, under one philosophy.
What is the HFPS Facial Longevity Assessment?+
The HFPS Facial Longevity Assessment is the starting point for all non-surgical care at Hawaii Facial Plastic Surgery. It is a physician-designed clinical evaluation of your skin and facial aging — covering barrier health, pigmentation, collagen support, facial structure, and Hawaii lifestyle load. It also guides recommendations for injectables, regenerative treatments, and skincare memberships. Conducted by Dr. Tan's clinical team under her physician-designed framework. You leave with a written plan. No treatment is recommended before we understand what you actually need.
Am I a candidate for surgery?+
Candidacy is not about age or a checklist — it is about what stage your face is at and what you are hoping to restore. The honest answer to "am I a candidate?" is something Dr. Tan can only tell you in person, after examining your anatomy and understanding your goals. That conversation — not a self-diagnosis — is where your plan begins.
Will people know I've had work done?+
Dr. Tan's entire philosophy is built around this question. The goal — at every level of care, from skincare to surgery — is that you look refreshed, not different. Not overdone. Not unlike yourself. Patients receive compliments without anyone knowing exactly why. That is the standard we hold every recommendation to.
Can I combine surgical and non-surgical treatments?+
Absolutely — and for many patients, the best outcomes come from a thoughtfully combined approach. A patient might complete the HFPS Pigmentation Protocol for skincare, maintain with the Collagen Clinic for structural support, and consider surgical rejuvenation when non-surgical approaches have reached their limit. Dr. Tan's continuum of care is designed precisely for this kind of integrated, long-term planning.
How do I get started?+
The best first step depends on what brought you here. If you are considering surgery, request a private surgical consultation. If you are interested in any non-surgical care — skincare, injectables, regenerative treatments, or pigmentation correction — the HFPS Facial Longevity Assessment is where every new patient relationship begins. Call us at (808) 636-9084 or use the contact form to request your appointment. The practice is by appointment only.