I got masseter botox by Dr Hess and it was the best experience I could have asked for…read more I've had bad experiences before at other med spas, but Dr Hess and his staff made me feel completely at ease. So I can say from experience, that the quality of the injector makes a huge difference. You definitely get what you pay for. Having a wide face has always been a complex of mine, and the masseter botox made my face slimmer, more proportional, and just snatched my face. I wanted results that are noticeable, but natural and that's exactly what I got. I highly recommend Dr Hess and his clinic, and I would never trust any one else with my face again.

A year ago I got sub fascial breast implants with Dr. Hess. His bedside manner is not only…read morespectacular but I feel genuine empathy and care from him. He was very down to earth and knowledgeable, took his time answering my questions and made sure we were going with the right surgical choices. As soon as I had the consultation I knew he was the right surgeon for me. Since having my procedure I have been very pleased with the symmetry of my breasts and overall appearance. I'm able to do all of my upper body exercises and my new breasts suit my frame very well. He was able to go off my inspiration photos and created a very similar result. Dr. Hess is not only a surgeon but an artist of his craft- he pays close attention to detail and is a perfectionist. His standard of care is unparalleled. I couldn't have asked for a better final result and a year later everything is going smoothly. I did miss my last follow up with him but I hope this review serves as a statement of confidence and satisfaction from a happy patient. For future surgical procedures I would feel very safe in his hands.

I did NOT have a good experience and result from this surgeon. He did NOT listen to what I wanted…read moreand performed the procedure based on his own taste. I was given very minimal post op instruction and poor results. Years later, I have to go in to another surgeon for corrections and errors from this Doctor. Do your homework! You would be better off going to another surgeon.

When you go to a doctor, one would think you are going to someone who is knowledgable and who…read moretruely wants to help their patients. You would expect to feel from them some sort of compassion and or understanding. With this doctor you get the exact opposite. Everytime I left his office I felt talked down to and demeaned in every way. And I think maybe if you are not the compassionate type of person maybe being a doctor isn't the best job for you. Not only was I talked down to but also there was no communication whatsoever. Its his way or the highway. I go in asking for one thing and come out with another. He wasn't in the slightest sensitve to my needs. Not a good choice.

I'm a bit over 3 months out from chin and jaw lipo at Avalon and couldn't be happier with the…read moreresults and my experience. I scheduled a consultation based on the transparent pricing on their website, and my conversation with Dr. Tergari put me fully at ease. The sedation was plenty for me to feel comfortable during the operation, and the team was engaging and professional throughout the process. Post-op guidance and follow-up was thorough, and I never felt like Dr. Tergari was trying to sell me on additional procedures. This was my first aesthetic procedure in San Diego, and I'd absolutely go back to Avalon for anything else I choose to do in the future!

I went to Avalon lipo a year ago when I was 21, feeling very insecure about my thighs. I've always…read morehad muscular thighs from years of sports, and there wasn't much fat, but Dr. Tigari assured me it would be easy to do inner thigh liposuction. He was confident it would help, and I trusted his reputation and the glowing reviews. The cost was $5,000, and he encouraged me to use Care Credit, saying there would be no interest. I decided to go for it, believing it would improve my confidence. On the day of surgery, I was told I'd be unconscious and wouldn't feel a thing. That couldn't have been further from the truth. Although they gave me anesthesia, I was definitely awake. I felt out of it but aware enough to feel the pain during the surgery. When I told Dr. Tigari I could feel it, his response was, "I thought you were stronger than this." I was horrified, but there was no turning back. I spent the entire surgery squeezing the nurse's hand for comfort (bless her for being so kind). To make matters worse, I could hear Dr. Tigari and the nurses casually chatting during the procedure, asking me questions like who my favorite singer was and why I didn't attend their concert. I was conscious enough to have a conversation while they were performing liposuction. The whole experience was traumatizing, and I would never go through it again. The recovery was extremely painful, but even after healing, I noticed lumps, indents, and no real improvement in the size of my thighs. Six months post-op, I reached out to Dr. Tigari about my concerns, and his response was that results were "never guaranteed" and that my thighs "looked fine." They did offer some follow-up services to address the lumps, which helped slightly, but my scars are still visible despite two separate scar-removal treatments. To make matters worse, I discovered that the Care Credit plan wasn't interest-free as promised. My boyfriend realized the interest rate had skyrocketed, and I would have been paying off this procedure for the rest of my life if he hadn't stepped in and paid the remaining $4,000. Overall, this experience has scarred me for life physically, emotionally, and financially. If I'm paying $5,000 for a procedure, I expect results I'm happy with, not indents, lumps, and scars. I wish I had never gone through with this surgery and will never consider liposuction again.

If you've got some extra dangly bits hanging around, PA Ashley Calanni is the one to slice'em,…read moredice'em, and excorcise'em. :) As I've aged, some "interesting" skin growths have formed on my sides, legs, and torso. They kinda grossed me out. My primary doctor (not a MedDerm person) put in an order to have a big one removed but insurance rejected it. So, I opted to be a cash-pay client at MedDerm and with just a quick visit, I was all skin-tag free and smiling. Btw, I am a big baby when it comes to medical stuff. I don't like needles, scalpels, surgical saws, or any of the stuff which comes out of an autoclave. And, seeing white-coated folks brings on new levels of anxiety and sweat stains. But, Ashley kept me chatting during the whole 5 minute procedure and my mind off the reason I was there. Overall an A+ experience... not one I want to do regularly but not nearly as terrifying as I had anticipated. I'll be going back to Ashley and MedDerm for my skin care when needed. Painless, very efficient, and super-affordable!

I am sharing this to warn others about the lack of patient safety and professional standards at…read moremedDerm. After encounters with two different providers, I have cancelled all future visits for the sake of my health. ​ I was initially prescribed multiple regimens that only made my condition worse. When I was unable to see the doctor for two months, I saw a Nurse Practitioner who proceeded to prescribe medications I am explicitly allergic to. Even after I reiterated several times that I could not take them, she refused to provide alternatives. Ignoring a known allergy is dangerous and negligent. ​ At the end of my visit, I requested a standard 'After Visit' paper with written directions for my medical care. I was told 'that's not how they do things.' Refusing to provide a patient with written instructions for their health--especially while dealing with infections and medications--is completely unprofessional. ​ Furthermore, they do not validate parking. It is sad that nearby coffee shops and sushi restaurants offer validation, yet a medical facility receiving referrals refuses to cover the cost for its patients. ​I will not be returning. If you value clear communication, clinical accuracy, and basic patient safety, I strongly recommend going elsewhere.

and I just got a bill for a copay because she charged me for a 45-minute new patient appointment,…read morewhen she only spent five minutes with me. That is Medicare fraud, by the way, since they paid the first part of the bill.

If you enjoy waiting months to get rushed through your appointment in under 2 minutes go see Dr…read moreLisa Zaleski-Larsen, she even talks at super speed! Oh and I know her time so much more valuable than mine, because then I'm waiting a half hour in her office just to be seen for under 2 minutes..only to find out that she's unable to help me with my concerns..and I had to choose "only one concern...." her nurse said. Her staff is actually very nice. One of them said, "I'm sorry I'm just the messager" It's pretty ridiculous that patients get treated this way. I walked out of her office mid appointment so upset...she basically doesn't care.. No one deserves to be treated this way and every single time I've come here I am extremely rushed, like no joke, 2 minutes. I got diagnosed with pah from CoolSculpting, and adverse reaction where the fat actually grows instead of dies. I suffered for almost a year until I got surgery. Before surgery Dr Lisa told me she had the same experience with pah on her back, they do CoolSculpting at their office too, but she said she wouldn't do it on anyone because of her experience! It's now been 4 months since I have have had surgery (amazing doc in Maui )and I was excited to tell her about my recovery and had a few questions with healing, but she has NO time to listen, care for, or educate her patients. You would think that someone that has gone through this would have an drop of empathy in their heart for someone that has suffered for almost a year with fat growing on there face even?! Like women to women...wtf? What's wrong with people? It's really unfortunate there are doctors out here that are "caring" for their patients.

If you want a kind, caring, compassionate doctor who can work miracles in microsurgery, hand…read moresurgery, and/or plastic surgery. This man was willing to do what no other doctor was even willing to try and because of him I have not only a an arm but I also have a an almost working hand. The others wanted to take my arm off and forget about saving it. I adore this wonderful, intelligent and gentle giant of a man.

I went to Dr. Jones for a second --surgical--opinion and thankfully he saved me from unnecessary…read moresurgery, pins, plates, screws, anesthesia, complications, therapy and more. Dr. Jones is an amazing Doctor who cares more about what approach works for his patients instead of surgical hours. His Staff is amazing and compassionate and when I called his Office the first time his Nurse apologized for any pain I experienced with my injury and then juggled his schedule to get me in for an appointment. Highly recommended!!

So happy with my procedure with Dr Mark and his team. I'm 3 months post op and the difference is…read moreamazing. And so grateful to Nurse Alex who suggested using hyperbaric oxygen treatments post op as they really speeded my healing. May have a little touch up on upper lid but waiting for my 6 months. Almost no downtime and results that really helped me aesthetically, I encourage anyone who is looking to improve their appearance without any dramatic "cutting " on your face to meet with Dr Mark and his team

I was all set to go to Tijuana for a lower blepharoplasty when I came across Bright Eyes MD on…read moreTiktok. Fortunately for me Dr G's office is not far for me so I decided to go do a casual consultation. I was so impressed with how engaged he was in educating me on eye Anatomy and the physiology of eye aging. There was no Hard Sell. The cost of his procedure was comparable to Mexican prices which was shocking. I couldn't help myself but to put a deposit down. I was so excited. The day of my surgery went well. Everyone has jitters but Dr G and the staff were extremely professional and reassuring. There was no pain. I'm not going to say the healing process was fun. There was a lot of bruising. Moderate pain. I did have a temporal headache every single day for about a month which was a bit frustrating. I was a little nervous with some upper eyelid issues that appear to be drooping to me but was nothing more than inflammation. I mean come on it was eye surgery there's bound to be inflammation. I remember calling Alex and she put me at ease saying it's part of the healing process. I tend to be impatient. I did, upon her recommendation do hyperbaric chamber treatments which seem to start moving the inflammation out. I'm at the three months Mark right now. My cheeks are lifted and my hollowness and eye bags are gone. I believe my 3-month checkup is next week. There is still some tenderness around the lateral eyes but visibly it looks amazing. I've already told two of my friends about him. One last thing, for those worried that there is not that much out there on this doctor, it's because he left a multi doctor office in which he could not take his patients or reviews with him. He has quite an extraordinary resume if you ask they will tell you . Please don't think he's new at this. He's a brilliant surgeon and you could tell that he's passionate at what he does.

Let me start by saying that Dr. Gilani herself was fantastic. I had a consultation with her and…read moreshe was pleasant, attentive, and answered all of my questions. During the consultation, she did a diagnostic endoscope. Everything seemed straightforward until I got the bill. The endoscope cost $3,000 and was higher than at other locations because this building is new. I called the billing department to discuss this and was told that there was nothing they would do. I was never told that the endoscope was not part of the consultation and when I brought this up to the billing office, they told me that I should have called my insurance to get an estimate before the procedure. tl;dr - Dr. Gilani herself is great, but you will get charged more because she works in a nice new building. And make sure you don't agree to anything other than a conversation without getting an estimate first.

I'll start with my experience first. I took a big hit to the face many years ago; which left me…read morewith a deviated septum and a crooked nose. I'm one week post op, I just left the office to have my cast removed and I cannot believe I waited so long to have this fixed. I cannot believe that this is how people breathe! This is amazing!!! And my nose is so straight!!!! I would recommend Dr Gilani 100% of the time!!! Doctor Gilani from start to finish has been AMAZING. She is incredibly sweet, attentive, gentle, and knowledgeable. Her bedside manner is unmatched. She is a literal angel! She takes the time to listen and explain everything. Doctor Gilani LITERALLY changed my life.

This campus is absolutely stunning! We scheduled my daughter's photo session at the Immaculata…read moreParish on campus at USD. The Catholic university is a blend of historic architecture, lush natural surroundings, and a vibrant student atmosphere! It's definitely a peaceful space, with botanical gardens, tree-lined walkways, and beautiful fountains that encourage focus, tranquility and serenity for every student on campus! The campus almost feels like a postcard, featuring 16th-century Plateresque architecture, a style of the Spanish Renaissance- paying homage to both San Diego's Catholic heritage and the Universidad de Alcalá in Spain. Definitely recommend checking this campus out, it's a great place to walk through and enjoy those stunning panoramic views of Mission Bay!

Never realized that USD is a private Catholic University like the university I graduated from in…read morethe Philippines! This university offers 48 bachelor's degrees majors in business, biology, engineering and social sciences. Their mascot is a Torero meaning bullfighter. We came here at the campus to attend mass at the Immaculata Parish !