Testimonials

“I’ve been injecting Botox and fillers for over 10 years - and I still learned so many new techniques.”

Viola Monahan, MD
Family Medicine Physician

"Dr. Small is such a brilliant person. Any form of mentorship I can get from her would be so beneficial."

Siyou Song, MD
Plastic Surgery Resident

“She's really hands on and really engaging. She's just been an awesome teacher.”

Jason Chen, MD
Family Medicine Resident

  • “In the ten years that I have been on the plastic surgery faculty at UCSF, I’ve observed many instructors and training programs and I can unreservedly say that Dr. Small is the best instructor of botulinum toxin and dermal filler outpatient procedures I’ve seen.”

    Esther A. Kim, MD, FACS
    From the Foreword to Small’s Practical Guide to Botulinum Toxin Procedures

    Associate Professor, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    Associate Program Director, UCSF Plastic Surgery Residency
    Co-Director, UCSF Microsurgery Fellowship
    University of California, San Francisco

  • "Dr. Rebecca Small’s work on cosmetic procedures is unmatched — practical, detailed, and essential for any provider in aesthetic medicine. Her books offer clear, concise instruction and real-world expertise that make mastering minimally invasive procedures achievable for clinicians at every level."

    John L. Pfenninger, MD, FAAFP
    From the Foreword to Small’s Practical Guide to Botulinum Toxin Procedures

    Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, Michigan State College of Human Medicine
    Founder and President, The Medical Procedures Center
    PC Founder and Senior Consultant, The National Procedures Institute

  • Dr. Small teaching students

    "As a director of a nurse practitioner program and a fellow clinician educator, I am reminded of the tremendous impact this author has had on the education and skill development of nurse practitioner students in the field of aesthetic dermatology."

    Miranda Surjadi, RN, MS, ANP-BC
    From the unpublished Foreword to Small’s Practical Guide to Botulinum Toxin Procedures

    Associate Clinical Professor, Community Health Systems Department
    Director, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program
    University of California, San Francisco

Reviews from Trainings​

  • "I want to learn from someone who is the best of the best. When you learn anything new, it's intimidating and even scary. The fact that she comes across as very warm puts all those fears to rest."

    Physician Assistant​
    Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula

  • “Very clear instructions plus hands on practice in marking and 1:1 help with injection zones.”

    Nurse Practitioner Student
    UCSF School of Nursing

  • “The training exceeded my expectations and the approach of application to practice was covered well. Explanations were given and she was a great resource of knowledge and skill. "

    Family Medicine Resident
    Natividad Hospital

  • “Dr. Small helped me to feel more prepared to inject and [understand] the facial anatomy, such that, I can draw it on myself, I could draw it on a friend, and feel like I could identify those points for an injection.”

    Family Medicine Resident
    Stanford School of Medicine

  • “Really appreciate hands-on guidance during injecting and background physiology explanations as to why/where we inject were we do.”  

    Nurse Practitioner Student
    UCSF School of Nursing

  • "Very welcoming, interactive and enthusiastic about teaching and catering to any specific interest. Provided excellent learning material and instructions while doing procedures."

    Family Medicine Resident
    Natividad Hospital

  • "Relaxed teaching, I enjoyed and value everything I learned from Dr. Small."

    Family Medicine Resident
    Dominican Hospital

  • "I learned a lot and feel much more comfortable with injecting Botox after such a thorough discussion of anatomy, technique and understanding complications to avoid."

    Plastic Surgery Resident​
    UCSF School of Medicine

  • "This workshop made Botox injections feel more accessible to incorporate into future practice."

    Nurse Practitioner Student
    UCSF School of Nursing

  • "Love the attending preceptorship and guided model practice."

    Plastic Surgery Resident
    UCSF School of Medicine

  • "Excellent! I think it was the maximal educational experience we could have had for the time allotted."

    Plastic Surgery Resident
    UCSF School of Medicine

  • “Dr. Small has a great way about her. She is very down to earth and more than anything she is willing to share her knowledge.”

    Family Medicine Resident
    Natividad Hospital

  • "Thank you. I enjoyed the hands on with immediate feedback. Very helpful to watch demo, watch peers, then try on own."

    Plastic Surgery Resident
    UCSF School of Medicine

  • "Very practical and hands-on. Very comprehensive in discussion of indications/risks/contraindications/complications and troubleshooting through them."

    Family Medicine Resident
    Dominican Hospital

  • "I enjoyed learning how to perform procedures in a safe and patient centered way. Thank you!"

    Nurse Practitioner Student
    UCSF School of Nursing