I knew I wanted to do something to my eye area to look more youthful after 25 years of Botox in my…read moreforehead. Funny how things align. Long story short, my mom and I (who has since passed away) were shopping at the cute makeup store in Montecito next to Jeannine's. A woman there was helping us, and my mom, who was 86 at the time, told her she had beautiful skin and lips and asked if she saw someone. She smiled, handed my mom Dr. Yegiyants' business card, and that was that. Fast forward about six months. My injector, Melissa (who had been doing my Botox and filler for years), decided to join Dr. Yegiyants' office. I couldn't believe it! I made an appointment for my Botox and was able to spend a few minutes with Dr. Yegiyants. I went in thinking I needed skin removed from my upper eyelids. She walked in wearing the chicest blue leather dress, gently placed her finger just above my eyebrow, lifted it slightly, and said something like, "All you need is this." Then she added, "Not a surprised look..." I was sold. I didn't need to hear anything else except, "When can we schedule it?" About a month later, I had my brow lift. I honestly didn't do much research because I believe that when things align like this, they're meant to be. On the day of surgery, I was dropped off feeling completely at ease. From the moment I walked in, the office felt like family. Everyone there is genuinely kind, warm, and caring. I even had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Yegiyants' husband, who also works in the office. The surgical suite is immaculate, private, and welcoming. Once I was in my cozy pre-op outfit, the nurses kept me laughing and completely entertained. I wasn't nervous for a second. Before surgery, Dr. Yegiyants came in, carefully looked me over, and we reviewed the plan one more time. It was such a comforting moment. She looked like an astronaut in all of her surgical gear, and somehow that made me smile. I went into surgery with a forehead that had always felt heavy. I came out looking lighter, happier, and more feminine--while still looking like myself. I saw Dr. Yegiyants the very next day and returned for several follow-up visits. Everything healed beautifully, and I always felt completely cared for. I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Yegiyants and her entire team. They are exceptionally professional, compassionate, and talented. If you're wondering whether you should do it, my answer is yes. You'll probably ask yourself why you waited so long. She takes incredible care of her patients from beginning to end, and I couldn't be happier with my experience.

A Shoutout to My Favorite Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Sara Yegiyants!…read more I wanted to take a moment to give a special shoutout to my favorite plastic surgeon, Dr. Sara Yegiyants in Santa Barbara! I have been seeing Dr. Yegiyants since 2016, when I first went to her for a breast revision, and most recently, I had my nose done last year. I honestly cannot say enough wonderful things about her. She is incredibly talented, skilled, and meticulous. I absolutely love that she is such a perfectionist and pays attention to every little detail. Her precision and artistry are truly one of a kind! Whenever someone asks me in Montecito or at the Polo grounds who my plastic surgeon is, I never hesitate to recommend Dr. Yegiyants. I have complete confidence in her work, and I couldn't be happier with my experience. I also have to give a special shoutout to her amazing nurse, Samira Spantman, who is just as wonderful! I absolutely love the Moxi treatments and have now done six of them. They are totally worth it! From the moment you walk into the office, you know you are in great hands. The entire team is amazing, and I cannot speak highly enough about this practice. If you're looking for exceptional care, incredible attention to detail, and a team that truly takes pride in what they do, Dr. Yegiyants and her staff are absolutely worth a visit! Thank you, Dr. Yegiyants and Samira, for always taking such wonderful care of me! I couldn't recommend you more!

After many doctors suggesting a radical procedure for my navel condition, I saw Dr. Thoman. In a…read morefew minutes, he defined what I had, and said it would heal on it's own, and sent me back home with a smile. I am very impressed with his knowledge. He seems to be the only specialist in this area within Santa Barbara.

Dr. Thoman is a wonderful surgeon! My husband recently had hernia surgery with Dr. Thoman and…read moreeverything went smoothly. Dr. Thoman is knowledgeable, confident, and gets directly to the point. His staff is AMAZING as well! Deanna at the front desk is very sweet, extremely helpful, and professional. She always has a smile on her face and that goes a long way especially when patients are in need. Cyndi is also just as amazing! She went above and beyond to coordinate my husband's surgery. She was kind and attentive and went out of her way to help. Micheline was also so sweet! Thank you so much to Dr. Thoman and his wonderful team. Grateful for you all!!

Had my VSG surgery 2 years ago....August 24, 2023 HW: 322…read moreLW: 135 Current weight: 151 NO Complications to date, surgery... extremely fast Under for less than 50 mins 1 day hospital stay and home the next Man of few words, but what is there to say when his work speaks for itself. He's HONEST. The population of clientele he works with deserves honesty and it takes accountability as a patient The work doesn't happen itself, doesn't happen overnight, but it does happen I would never recommend the Santa Maria Weight loss clinic , a complete mess...you can see why yourself Make the drive to Santa Barbara Advanced Surgical Associates Amazing work. I don't regret the surgery It's permanent, it's a tool If you don't stay the course, you will gain weight back remember YOU NEED TO DO THE WORK AS WELL the hard part is after the 1st year, once your appetite and cravings begin to return Nothing in this life is easy, but again thank you to Dr. Thoman and Cindy and the whole team for their amazing work. Highly recommend to anyone SERIOUSLY interested in the procedure Chefs Kiss !!!!!

I have been through many surgeries recently and some have been in the Los Angeles area for various…read morereasons because of expertise and knowledge. I say this only because I did do a lot of research after finding out I had an Inguinal Hernia and found Dr. David Thoman to not only have that knowledge and expertise, but also thousands of surgeries performed. I am an avid tennis player and my biggest concern was to get back on the court to play competitively again after the surgery. As far as surgeries go this was one of the more pleasant I have had. 8 weeks later I am back on the court playing tennis again pain free. I would recommend Dr. Thoman to anyone that wants a surgeon that will get you back up to speed quickly and with less pain. You can find top surgeons right here in Santa Barbara if you do the research. Thank you Dr. Thoman and your wonderful staff, the anesthesiologist, and the caring Cottage hospital surgery center nurses.

Dr. Gross & his staff are wonderful. Easy to make appointments & call or email if you need…read moreassistance. Dr. Gross is exceptional in every aspect. From his perfection of sculpting the body, to his genuine & authentic personality. He is kind, always has a smile, listens clearly to what you want, & cares how others feel. He was beyond worth the travels back n forth from Woodland Hills to Santa Barbara. If I had to choose a physician in his field, there wouldn't be a hesitation in my mind, I'd go back every time!! Thank you, you are forever respected & appreciated!!

Had a wonderful experience with Dr .Gross & staff . Had a…read morebreast lift & 30 yr old implants removed . I felt everyone including - nurses to anesthesiologist were just amazing and supportive. Dr.Gross very professional and so knowledgeable. My breast look amazing , youthful and natural . Definitely would recommend .

They say you can tell a lot about people based on their reactions to delayed airplanes, tangled…read moreChristmas lights, etc.. well you can tell a lot about Doctors when they are holding your physical and emotional well being in their hands. Dr. Grafton and her team are the kind of earth angels that are not only gifted technically, but they have remained connected and committed to the human/patient experience and therefore bring kindness, patience, empathy, support when patients are facing darkness and fear. You simply will not find a more expert, genuine, and empathic professional. I am so grateful that she is in our community and I owe her more than words can ever express.

Dr. Grafton did my mothers beast cancer lumpectomy. She came out afterward and explained everything…read moreto me. She drew pictures, answered all my questions and was incredibly patient. She then offered to come to our house to check on mom's port since her surgery was just before the Thanksgiving weekend. The whole experience had a personal feel. I'm a fan!

Dr. Lowenstein is truly the best in the business! I've now had two breast augmentations with him,…read moreand I couldn't be happier with my results. The first time he gave me a beautiful, natural outcome, and when I decided to go a bit larger for my second BA with Motiva implants, I fully trusted his eye and expertise to deliver. I was torn between two sizes and left it completely in his hands, he nailed it! Beyond his incredible surgical skill, Dr. Lowenstein made what can feel like a stressful process so comfortable and reassuring. I can't imagine going through this with anyone else. His team is just as amazing. Christina, the patient coordinator, makes the scheduling and planning process absolutely seamless. I am beyond thrilled with my results and so grateful to Dr. Lowenstein and his entire team. If you're considering surgery, look no further, you're in the very best hands!

Dr. Lowenstein is an extremely skilled and compassionate surgeon. I highly recommend him to anyone…read moresuffering from migraines. My 20 year old son has suffered with debilitating pain/migraines for the past 7 years. He has been in constant daily pain that entire time, the only thing that would relieve his pain was weekly nerve blocks and even those would only reduce his pain for 1-2 days. He wasn't able to attend school in person or get a job. He has missed countless family/friend events and has missed out on so much of his childhood and teenage years. He has greatly suffered physically and mentally/emotionally for years. We found Dr. Lowenstein during a google search and he has completely changed my sons life and future. My son had nerve decompression surgery from Dr. Lowenstein for supratrochlear neuralgia. He woke up from surgery completely pain free and remains pain free for the first time in 7 years! Dr. Lowenstein is a very knowledgeable and skilled plastic surgeon who took great care during surgery to address my sons issues and alleviate his pain, he also created an incision that would heal with minimal scaring. Dr. Lowenstein's pre and post surgical care was very thorough. He is very conscientious with his patients care and well being. He took greats steps to avoid any complications or infections and my son had an extremely smooth recovery due to these efforts. The entire staff at Dr. Lowenstein's office were amazing and such a pleasure to work with! We felt supported and informed throughout the entire process. Crystal, the office manager, was the first person I interacted with when I called. She was so nice and helpful. Christina, the patient coordinator, was very empathetic and supportive to what we were going through. She was very knowledgeable about the surgery and she walked us through each step of the process, even helping us find a hotel to stay at. Christina was very helpful and organized and made me feel like we were in good hands. Jodi and Shelley were my sons nurses, they were so caring and compassionate and really made us feel at ease and well taken care of. Jodi called us several weeks before the surgery and went over everything in detail and answered all of our questions. Jodi was my sons nurse the day of surgery and she really helped calm our nerves. She kept in contact with me before and after the surgery which I really appreciated. When I was overcome with joy and tears after seeing my son pain free Jodi was there to share in my excitement. My sons anesthesiologist, Cory, was very reassuring and professional, we instantly felt comfortable and safe with him. We had Shelley during our consultation and post op appointments. Shelley genuinely shared in our joy and was so supportive. My son and I both felt like he was in great hands with everyone at Dr. Lowenstein's office and that we had made the right decision to move forward with his decompression surgery. This surgery has been life changing for our entire family and we are forever grateful to Dr. Lowenstein for his expertise and his passion to fight for those suffering from migraines and nerve pain. Dr. Lowenstein was thrilled with my sons outcome and so compassionate. I highly recommend Dr. Lowenstein and his staff to anyone suffering from migraines. Dr. Lowenstein is doing very important work and I hope that this surgery will become more well known in the medical community so that more people suffering can find relief like my son has.

Herbay is a not so hidden gem. We heard about them and ability to call and schedule vaccines with…read moreno hassle. True!! They got our kids in right away when they were elidgable and next day appointment for my booster. I am moving all of our pharmacy business here! This is the kind of small local business we all need to support. I'm super glad to have discovered it.

We discovered Herbay Pharmacy when the first Covid vaccines became available. We called to see if…read morethey had vaccines and made an appt for the next day. The pharmacist is delightful: kind, helpful, with great questions and advice. After years at Walgreens and CVS, with terrible customer service and long lines, I immediately started sending all prescriptions to Herbay. So much better! I even get personal calls from the pharmacist when it's time to refill prescriptions. She has them done within the hour, and there's never any hassle. I cannot recommend this pharmacy enough. This is how a pharmacy should work! Efficient, amazing customer service, and really good people. If you're looking for a pharmacy, choose Herbay. And if you have a pharmacy that isn't terrific, make the switch!

Dr. Linden Doss is a board-certified ophthalmologist as well as an oculoplastic surgeon who…read morespecializes in the eyes. I would highly recommend him over a plastic surgeon who specializes in all types of facial surgery. Dr. Doss is highly skilled, professional, and caring. My surgery was very complex, and the results were outstanding. You'll also be in great hands with Dr. Doss and his staff - they work hard and treat all patients with care and respect. They are responsive and are there to answer questions via text, email, etc. throughout the whole experience. Five stars

From the owner: Santa Barbara’s premiere cosmetic eyelid and facial plastic surgeon. We are delighted to join our…read moreSanta Barbara family! As a USC fellowship trained eye and facial plastic surgeon, Dr Doss takes an artistic and world-class approach to restoring the eyelid and upper face. We also offer botox, dermal fillers and photo rejuvenation. We aim to serve our patients with attentive care, joy and compassion!

She was the only person to ever diagnose me correctly with a fissure! Every one else said I had…read morehemorrhoids and never helped. She was sweet and knowledgeable.

Dr. Yurcho, is by far, the absolute BEST, at what she does. Having been diagnosed with…read moreDiverticulitis over 10 years ago, I am required to get Colonoscopy once every 3 years. My 2 other experiences were with other physicians, who both left me feeling, bloated and underwhelmed. TDr. Yurcho, and her staff, were kind, attentive, upbeat, personable, caring, helpful and truly cared about ensuring I had a pleasant experience. Dr. Yurcho brings a calming presence and peace of mind to the experience. Dr. Yurcho, thank you for taking the time to put my fears at ease and making the experience about as enjoyable as it could be. I can't imagine using anyone else.

I drive to Solvang to see Dr Birch after a very bad experience at an orthopedic office in San Luis…read moreObispo. Dr Birch's office provided excellent medical care from the check in to Xray tech, to consultation with the PA and then final visit with Dr Birch. Dr Birch and staff were thorough, efficient and answered all my questions and I never felt rushed during my visit. I'd highly recommend Dr Birch snd will certainly be back if needed.

Total right hip replacement performed by Dr. Birch on May 3, 2022, at Goleta Valley Cottage…read moreHospital. I'm 79 years old. I have been very active most of my life, primarily running, swimming and cycling. The week before surgery, I rode my bike 200 miles or so. Every day. My hip started bothering me c. July 2021. I was told it was bone on bone. I was adamantly opposed to getting surgery, maybe even a bit afraid. However, as my range of motion diminished, and pain increased, I decided to go for it in early April. I didn't have to wait too long, glad it's now over. This is day 11. I'm still somewhat stiff and sore of course. I pushed my recovery. I rarely used the walker or cane. Not recommending this to anyone, but it was my choice. I walked maybe 1/2 mile per day plus the recommended exercises. I missed riding my bike so about day 6 I bought a step through bike to try out. I went slowly and carefully, made sure I could put my feet down and carefully mounted and dismounted. On the 13th, 10 days after surgery, I rode that bike 10 miles around Carpinteria. This was an old Electra 3 speed hub 5 mph in first, 10 mph in second, and 15 mph all out in third. Everyone warns me to be careful, don't push it. I'm almost 80, what is wrong with me, I can't stop myself! Today I lowered the seat on my old Mongoose about an inch, swung my leg over the saddle and rode to Summerland, about 6-7 miles away. Every day I feel better. If anything goes wrong with this, it's likely my fault, not Dr. Birch's. I've had some swelling and bruising, but the bruise is moving down the leg. I have developed a seroma, but I hear that's not unusual. I will monitor it and if need be, seek medical treatment. I only used one Oxycodone, and a couple other pain killers twice but ditched them 3 days after surgery. I'm optimistic I'm on the right track, and that Dr. Birch performed an excellent surgery, if my recovery and performance is any indication thereof. I'm still very slow standing up and my first few steps are somewhat painful, but after 10 or so steps, I'm feeling pretty good. Not encouraging anyone to copy me. Please listen to your professional advisors and exercise all caution in your recovery. A recumbent stationary bike would be a much safer option than mingling with the cars, risking a blowout, a bump in the road or whatever. For me, getting outdoors, going to a few places, offset the risk. Thank you, Dr. Birch for performing an excellent surgery on my hip. I downgraded from 5 to 4 stars to keep it real.