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Stephen Bresnick, MD - Stephen D Bresnick, MD

Stephen Bresnick, MD

4.9(371 reviews)
0.1 mi•Encino
Certified professionals
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I can't say enough good things about Dr. Stephen Bresnick. I came to him with a very complicated…read morecase after having multiple breast augmentations in the past. Many surgeons I consulted with refused to take on the work because of how complex the situation was. Dr. Bresnick did the exact opposite. He took the time to listen, evaluate everything carefully, and was willing to help me. What really stood out to me is how kind, patient, and caring he is. He was honest from the beginning that this wouldn't be a simple "one procedure and done" situation. Instead, it will require multiple procedures to correct everything and get me to a place where I feel confident and happy with the results again. I truly appreciate his transparency and the fact that he's willing to work with me step by step to get the best possible outcome. It's rare to find a surgeon who is both highly skilled and genuinely compassionate. If you are looking for a doctor who will actually listen and work with you, I highly recommend Dr. Bresnick.

Dr. Bresnick is by far one of the most amazing plastic surgeons out there. He is incredibly…read moretalented and pays unbelievable attention to every single detail of his work. I went to six different doctors for consultations, with Dr. Bresnick being the last. And the moment I met him, I knew he was the one I trusted for my breast augmentation. I'm beyond happy with my results. They look natural, proportional, and beautifully done. What really stood out to me is that he truly listens. He took the time to understand exactly what I wanted, explained everything thoroughly, and made me feel comfortable every step of the way. He may not be all over social media, but that's because he's focused on what actually matters: the care, safety, and individualized needs of each patient. The entire experience, from consultation, to surgery, to follow-ups really felt thoughtful, organized, and professional. His staff is kind, helpful, and always available to answer questions, which made recovery so much easier. If you're looking for a surgeon who is skilled, honest, and genuinely cares about delivering beautiful results, I cannot recommend Dr. Bresnick enough. Five stars, and truly deserving of every one. Couldn't recommend anyone more than Dr. Bresnick!

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George H Sanders, MD

George H Sanders, MD

4.8(132 reviews)
0.1 mi•Encino

Choosing to have a tummy tuck was something I had thought about for a long time, and it wasn't an…read moreeasy decision. I wanted a surgeon I could truly trust. From the very first appointment , Dr. Sanders made me feel comfortable and informed. He was patient, thorough and genuinely caring. His work spoke for itself, and the entire office was warm, professional and supportive throughout the process. I'm still healing but my recovery has been smooth so far with no complications, and I already feel so relieved I chose him. I'm very grateful for the care I received and would highly recommend Dr. Sanders and his team.

Dr. George Sanders is, without a doubt, one of the best doctors I have ever had the pleasure of…read moreseeing. I came to him to have several painful lipomas removed, and the entire experience from start to finish was exceptional. First off, his surgical skill is top-notch. The procedure was smooth, and my recovery has been fantastic. He completely resolved the pain I was in, and I'm so grateful for his expertise. What truly sets Dr. Sanders apart, though, is his incredible bedside manner. He is such a kind, pleasant, and caring human being. He takes the time to listen, explains everything clearly, and makes you feel completely at ease. This outstanding level of service extends to his entire team. His staff is just wonderful--they are so friendly, organized, and professional. They were always helpful on the phone and in person, and they were amazing with follow-up, calling to check on me after my procedure. You can tell this is an office that truly cares about its patients. I cannot recommend Dr. George Sanders highly enough. If you are looking for a skilled surgeon with a heart of gold, look no further. Five stars all the way!

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Sean Younai Plastic Surgery - Dr. Younai

Sean Younai Plastic Surgery

4.5(87 reviews)
0.8 mi•Encino
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Dr. YOUNAI and his team were absolutely wonderful. From the…read moremoment I set foot in his office, which was very warm and welcoming, I felt like this would be a positive experience. It was. The people at the desk were kind and understanding, most accommodating too. As I interviewed the doctor, he was very patient with me, answered all my questions, and reassured me that things would go well with my hand. They explained everything to me, what to do to get prepared, and what extra things I could start on even before my surgical procedure. I was so happy in the end and everything went very well. Dr. Younai is a kind and caring doctor. He really is looking out for your best interests. When everything was said and done, and as my hand began to heal well, Dr. Younai still kept in touch with to make sure everything was progressing positively. If you're looking for a good doctor and his team, go see this doctor you'll be glad you did. 5 Stars

Dr. Younai did my recent trigger thumb surgery and from beginning to end it has been a great…read moreexperience. The staff and surgery center were all wonderful. I highly recommend him and his office especially the Encino location.

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Ari Hyman, MD - After

Ari Hyman, MD

4.5(60 reviews)
0.5 mi•Encino

I had such an incredible experience with Dr. Hyman and his staff. I was in communication with Tina…read moreand Lushes who made the entire process so welcoming and exciting. After meeting Dr. Hyman, I couldn't wait for my surgery because of how confident I was about his skill. He was very attentive and explained every step throughout. The entire medical team was so supportive and it felt like my surgery flew by. The results exceeded my expectations and I couldn't be happier!!

People who consider this doctor should learn of his rudeness, dishonesty and poor skillset…read more Moreover, when I communicated with him the obvious issues after my surgery, he flat-out denied issues existed while looking at the photos. Immediately after the surgery, my columella deviates towards one side significantly. This is due to the fact that he did not anchor the septal extension graft directly in the midline. It was anchored to the left of my anterior nasal spine instead. I woke up the following day after surgery and notified his nurse and him of this septal extension graft deviation issue. Both of them chose to ignore. As a result, the septal extension graft blocks my smile, affects my speech and it is extremely uncomfortable. Prior to my surgery, I discussed with him a surgery technique developed by his mentor, Dr. Toriumi. This technique is the only correct method for fixing my nose. But he was not forthcoming. He only told me after the surgery that he does not know how to use this technique on his patients. He has very very bad suturing skills. He did not close my wound with proper alinement and with adequate eversion of the skin. You can see the terrible step-off the skin and the notch in the columella. After the surgery, my nose bled for 3 weeks because of poor wound closure. He put me on 2 weeks of extra antibiotics. He is rude and swears with foul language on the phone and in his office on various occasions. Months later, he looked at my post-op photos but flat out denied the issues existed. That was very scary. Such obvious issues are confirmed by other doctors. He banked unused rib above the muscles in my chest. This resulted a huge bump in my chest. He kept me wondering about why my chest was deformed for over 2 months before informing me of this. He refused to provide me with surgical photos by telling me that he never takes photos of patients' noses during surgeries. He only sent me photos of before surgery and after surgery. But obviously, all photos were automatically named with sequential numbers by his camera. It is obviously there were lots of photos in between such numbers taken during surgery which he did not want to disclose. A year later, when I requesting a partial refund, he gave me the runaround. He demanded me to fly to Los Angeles for the refund. Later he stopped answering my email. The bottom line: he learned or inherited the rude bedside manners, dishonesty, and unethical behaviors probably from his parents. This man is not mentally stable and is a jerk. When I pointed out what was obviously not right when we were looking at my post-surgical photos together in his office, he flat out denied the issues by say:" there is no problem there, you have a great nose." Another doctor who recently revised my nose took this photo of the inside of my nose. He told me that Dr. Hyman added unnecessary grafts on the sides of my septum, especially with this big one on the left side. He said with such unnecessary grafts, Dr. Hyman still failed to keep the columella in the midline, because the septal extension graft was anchored over 4 millimeters away from the center point where it should have been (where anterior nasal spine is). Beware of him.

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Steven J Varkony, MD - 4 days after surgery :)

Steven J Varkony, MD

4.2(349 reviews)
1.4 mi•Encino

Dr. Steven J Varkony did an outstanding "hidden scar arm lift surgery" a little over a year and a…read morehalf ago on my arms. I'm over the moon happy with the results! At the time of surgery at age 68 along with weight loss my upper under arm skin in my view had become an unsightly sag and resorted would never again want to wear short sleeves. Dr. Varkony improved my view by restoring and redefining my arms to their youthful, slender, petite appearance I thought were forever out of reach. It's incredible how his expertise and skill transformed my arms and self-image. The surgical incision scar was in the arm pit and now is no longer visible having faded completely away. Therefore from my personal experience recommend Dr. Varkony for his "hidden scar" arm lift procedure.

DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!…read more I had a BBL performed here 5 years ago and am still dealing with the trauma everyday. Pre surgery I was SLIGHTLY over weight but should have just dealt with my body because now i have permanent damage. My stomach and butt were the EXACT same size post surgery and post recovery. no dimensions on my body changed. OTHER THAN i now permanently have a horizontal belly button and skin that hangs over it so its not even visible when im standing. When I expressed my concerns with the doctor I was met with "let it heal. youll love it." Months of this for 0 AND I MEAN 0 result. Was also told post surgery I had to complete various tests for "the safety of the anesthesiologist". But this was AFTER the aurgery. When I declined to do the tests while I was recovering and I've never heard from their office since. Only posting to share so other people don't ruin their bodies. I now am stuck in a scarred, deformed body that I hate and can only repair with more surgery. To add icing on the cake, after my surgery I woke up screaming in pain and was told that I could not have any pain medication AFTER A MAJOR SURGERY because the nurse would have to stay past 9 to monitor me (my surgery got out at 8) and that the staff wasnt going to do that. The next day the "doctor" said he had no idea that I wasnt given pain meds. But at that point, there was nothing I could do to get on top of the pain. When telling mister varkony that I was suffering through pain for weeks, he upped my dose with no avail, but was then questioned about my intentions with the drug use. As soon as I saw my primary care physician, he instructed me to never visit this scam / sham doctor again and he helped me with the pain and scarring as much as possible. But still. All because I got "got" by a "good" price. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR AND I GOT TRAUMA AND DISFIGUREMENTS.

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Matthew Malamet, MD, FACS - This photo is over ten years old. He has gained wight. He has a gray 10 o'clock shadow. He is a crook.

Matthew Malamet, MD, FACS

3.8(26 reviews)
0.5 mi•Encino

He is an excellent doctor. Wonderful bedside manner. He remembers his patients and spent time…read moreanswering the many questions we had. Surgery went well and recovery appointments have been great. Very happy with Dr. Malamet. I would absolutely refer Dr. Malamet to any of my friends and family. The office staff was wonderful working with insurance and was professional and made me feel comfortable with any questions I had. Super impressed and happy with results. He has changed our lives for the better.

I am very late in posting this review but after reading all other reviews, I had to do it…read more Choosing Dr. Malamet to perform my procedures has been one of the worst decisions of my life. Dr. Malamet and his lovely (NOT) assistant are both, unethical and unprofessional. I had upper eyelid surgery and liposuction done. He performed my upper eyelid surgery in his office, in a very uncomfortable chair. He didn't have a medical HEADLIGHT in his office so he had his assistant hold an iPhone with the flashlight on. He cut and stitched my upper eyelids relying on an iPhone flashlight. As for my liposuction of thighs, he ended up taking half of one of my butt chicks. I am serious! I am not making this up! When I complained, he offered to give me a butt implant, (well, half a butt implant:) My answer? Hell NO! Never again will I let Dr. Malamet touch my face or body. What I regret is that I didn't report his conduct or filed a complaint against him. One of the reviewers said that "Plastic surgery is an elective surgery and the results may not be the same for everybody and that Dr. Malamet is a double board certified surgeon" I agree, but for a double board certified surgeon not to have a basic tool to perform a surgery is a NO NO. Specially an eyelid surgery. The conclusion? I have uneven scars on my upper eyelids and half of my left butt chick is missing. Oh, and I had to pay to have these done to me:) If I could, I would take you to court but unfortunately, it's too late for me. I am hoping my review will help others make a better choice and not choose you. Dr. Malamet, STOP.

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