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APOLINAR TIONGSON, MD

SouthMain Rejuvenation Institute 888-678-SKIN (7546)
SAN JOSE | SAN FRANCISCO | LOS ANGELES
1879 Lundy Avenue, Suite 118
San Jose, California 95131

P. (408) 347-1000

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About My Practice
SouthMain Rejuvenation Institute, A Medical Group, whose medical director is Dr. Apolinar Tiongson operates in three locations in San Jose, San Francico and Los Angeles areas at the following addresses:

14673 Parthenia Street, Suite 201, Panorama City , CA 91402,  (818) 339-4969
160 Country Club Drive,  So. San Francisco, CA 94080,  (650) 757-5100 
1879 Lundy Avenue, Suite 118, San Jose, CA 95131,  (408) 347-1000

Apolinar F. Tiongson, M.D. Dip. Derm, obtained  his physician's and surgeon's certificate from the Medical Board of California in January 1999. Dr. Tiongson holds a board certification in aesthetic medicine (administered by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine), which he acquired by fulfilling training requirements and passing both written and oral examinations. He earned his diploma in dermatology with flying colours at the Australian Institute of Dermatology based in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Dr. Tiongson received his doctor of medicine degree in 1990 and satisfactorily completed both  internship in internal medicine at  New York University Medical Center-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in 1994 and residency in anatomic and clinical pathology (with special interest in dermatopathology) at  New York Medical College-Metropolitan Hospital Center in 1998. After residency, he pursued independent training in aesthetic medicine and all his continuing medical education is exclusively focused on cosmetic dermatology and medical aesthetics.


Since Dr. Tiongson opened his aesthetic medical private practice one and a half decades ago, he constantly keeps himself abreast with the latest developments and progress in the medical aesthetic specialty. Owing to his dedication to  skin rejuvenation and his commitment to excel in the his field of practice, he has gained high level of expertise specially in the following: neuromodulators (Botox and Dysport), dermal fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Artefill, and Radiesse), chemical peels, medical lasers for skin resurfacing and cosmetic enhancements, acne and acne scar  treatment,   hair removal and restoration, radio frequency skin tightening and management of cosmetic skin disorders, among others. Since 1999,  Dr.Tiongson has personally performed more than 100,000 laser procedures, over 10,000 neuromodulator injection treatments, and few thousand facial volumization and augmentation injections using different dermal fillers and implants.

His recent continuing medical education includes live participation in a meeting titled "Aesthetic and Laser Skin Therapy: What's the Truth" at Harvard Medical School for which he fulfilled 18.0 American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 credits in October 2012.

He has also been awarded a Certificate in Modern Liposculpture Techniques after completing necessary courses of study and surgical training in tumescent power-assisted laser-enhanced liposuction procedure under a well-published and respected liposuction surgeon in New Jersey.

Dr. Tiongson, in collaboration with a doctor in pharmacology and a cosmetic chemist,  developed the clinically-proven effective APOLINAR skincare line, which has received rave reviews from his patients and other users since 2001.

He has given lectures and trainings on skin rejuvenation (lasers, peels, injectables, radiofrequency and other treatment modalities) to physicians, surgeons and nurses. He currently offers a preceptorship training program in aesthetic medicine  designed for medical doctors interested in furthering their practical knowledge and skills in cosmetic medicine.
Other Certifications
Board Certification in Aesthetic Medicine (Amerian Academy of Aesthetic Medicine)
Diploma in Dermatology
Surgical Facility Data
  • 1879 Lundy Avenue, Suite 118 95131, Phone (408) 347-1000)
  • 160 Country Club Drive,  So. San Francisco, CA 94080, Phone (650) 757-5100
  • 14673 Parthenia Street, Suite 201, Panorama City, CA 91411, Phone  (818) 339-4969 
  • Toll free 888-678-SKIN (7546)
Language
English, Spanish, Tagalog, Cebuano, Hiligaynon