I can't say enough wonderful things about my plastic surgeon and his incredible team. I've had several procedures done by him, and the results have been absolutely amazing. Truly flawless. His attention to detail and commitment to natural, beautiful results make it clear that he's not just a surgeon, but an artist. From the very first consultation through every step of the process, his entire team has been warm, personable, and genuinely supportive. They take the time to answer questions, make sure you feel comfortable, and prepare you thoroughly for your procedure. You never feel rushed or like "just another patient." What I appreciate most is how much they care about their patients and the experience as a whole. The results speak for themselves. He has an incredible ability to help people regain a more youthful, refreshed version of themselves while still looking completely natural. I'm beyond grateful for the care, skill, and professionalism of this entire team. If you're considering any cosmetic procedure, you truly couldn't be in better hands. read more

Cost is too high compared to the average (domestic US). Must be a Cali thing considering the high COL. Who knows. It was around double the price of other surgeons I've consulted with that have extensive academic achievements and credentials. TLDR; Higher cost does not necessarily mean better results or skills. read more

Was referred To him. Spoke to them regarding my daughter's breathing. And that we were seeking out a rhinoplasty solely to fix her breathing. I guess they don't take notes. My young almost 20 year old daughter went in and he began to pick apart her face in the most horrific way describing all her "flaws" he could see. My sweet daughter hasn't quite found her voice yet and I blame myself for not being in that room that day (work) I would have kindly told him to be quiet and stay on the course of why she was there. To fix the deviated septum. She even came with her CT scan results. :( poor girl called me hysterically crying asking me what nasal folds are and how he said she needs to fix them and needs a chin implant. She asked me why she's so ugly. Anyway I don't care if you were "trying" to help Dr Zelken. Zero excuse for this. The world is already unkind to young females and hold them to impossible beauty standards. If a client wants to breathe better focus on that!!! Replying to his bozo comment : I'm her mother . The one that made the appointment. I can have her also make a review. And never call my number again with a fake apology/asking me to remove my review with a side of hostility. Integrity and being truthful comes first in my book. Have a great day Dr Zelken. read more

Dr. Zelken performed my facelift surgery last year. I was concerned about a few things before the surgery. He assured me those issues would be honored and made comments that showed he understood what it meant to me emotionally. Finally, he said, "Robin you will be perfect, and you may not believe this but, it is as important to me as it is to you." I believed him. My husband's response to the surgery, "You look just like you did when I married you." read more

This doctor has had such an impact on my life for many years. I found out I had breast cancer In 2016. It was a long day, I had many tests and results thrown at me I was in a whirlwind of sadness and I was terrified. I had two small children and one older son that needed their mom for many more years. I had a metal stem in my back from severe back pain over the years so I couldn't have an MRI. There was no way to know what stage I was at this time. My husband was very supportive and just wanted me around for many more years. I had breastfed my children, I had lived a good life, I was married, all in all I was okay with losing my breasts. I moved forward with a double mastectomy at which time I was losing what made me feel like a woman so to speak. Needless to say I walked in and met Dr. Zelken after a long day of depressing information and plans and he was the bright smiling face I needed that day. He was positive, honest about what he may and may not be able to do for me, and just a great human. I knew I was in good hands. I had no idea how many times he would be there for me to help me with anything I needed to feel whole again. I had just given up on trying to feel attractive I would simply ignore my breasts, I didn't need them I just won't look at them I told myself. Dr. Zelken assured me if there is any way to save my nipples he would try, but that wasn't in the cards and he seemed to be more upset than I was about this. Needless to say the surgery came and went and I woke up with implants - I asked to be smaller busted because I didn't want the breasts anymore. I had always been big busted and I think I just wanted to downplay them in general, remember I wasn't even going to look at them haha. Needless to say many surgeries later due to issues with implants staying in place, fat graphs not really taking like I needed and on and on. Finally, I just allowed Dr. Zelken to put the size implants I needed in order to fill the hole that was there from the size breasts I was born with. I went through 22 surgeries in 5 years with Dr. Zelken. I got to know him quite well! I didn't want all of these surgeries but life has other plans sometimes. I had revisions done as well as a few things thrown in there for me, after all I had been through a lot! Needless to say almost ten years later I'm still here. To be honest my breasts look beautiful. The very breasts I had planned to never look at again were beautiful to my surprise. I have very little to no scars, I've had 3-D nipple tattoos (after many conversations with Dr. Zelken telling me to do so) he was correct as usual I needed those nipples for my brain to see. I even find myself getting into the shower, looking in the mirror quickly and 9 times out of 10 I forget I'm missing anything! That's pretty amazing. Fast forward to my youngest child who nearly died from a blockage (the very stress that contributed to my breast cancer) she had terrible scarring from the ostomy reconnection and needles to say I would only trust my daughter to one surgeon, Dr. Johnathan Zelken. He has made her feel like a beautiful, as well as whole again person just like he did for me. She had also lost about 70 pounds with pure dedication and hard work so she also had a lot of loose skin. Needless to say he made her look amazing and wow what it has done for her confidence! What a beautiful job he did on both of us. He has the skillful touch but his kindness and care for the patient was the most wonderful part of going through these things that are stressful, difficult times however he uses his magic touch to make an impact on you in so many ways. I am forever grateful that I got to meet him on one of the hardest days of my life and I can never thank him enough for all he has done for me and my daughter. Anything I ever need or want this is the only surgeon I would ever go to and I have sent many to him as well. He is truly the best plastic surgeon on this planet in my humble opinion. Forever grateful Jeanne Huliska read more

I HIGHLY recommend that anyone interested in getting their TATTOO removed to see Miki! Miki is very knowledgeable about the tattoo removal process and really takes care of her clients. She numbs the skin with cream AND uses a Zimmer cryo cooling device to help ease the pain- of course removing a tattoo is painful- but she really puts a lot of thought and consideration in to everything she does; making sure each visit is as smooth as possible. I cannot wait to post my before and after photo! Thank you Miki!!! read more

Dr Z has been amazing! I discovered him on YouTube and he seemed really knowledgeable and I loved how informative his videos were and how subtle his results are. I decided to have a consultation with him, because I wanted to feminize my face more. He suggested I do buccal, fat pad, removal, lower face, and neck Lipo with facetite radiofrequency. Results were absolutely amazing and everybody told me it was a huge improvement . However, because of my age, my skin on neck and jowels were still sagging. Face tight helps but it can only do so much. I really just needed a neck or facelift. Because these are so pricey in the US, I decided to do it in turkey. I don't regret doing it in Turkey, but of course, having surgery out of the country there is no real accountability if something were to go wrong. Everything went smooth for the most part, but they did a cat eye lift on me where they put the suture under the muscle. This technique works for some people but for me, it only lasted three months and then went away leaving my eyebrows back in the position that they were. I decided to go back to Dr. Zelken to see how I can fix it this time, and he decided on a different approach with actual incisions in the hairline, and told me that I should also do a hairline lowering, which is some thing that I have considered. Give me a very reasonable price. Good work isn't cheap and cheap work isn't good. We also decided to do fat transfer to the face because my cheekbones weren't very full anymore and because I have such a strong jaw it was looking very gaunt. I just had my surgery today and yes it is painful. Even with the Percocet I would say that the pain is about seven or eight. It feels like a very bad migraine. But I would highly recommend Dr. Zelken and his staff. I love Micki also his nurse assistant. She's so cool and down to earth. Also, I forgot to mention that I did this all under local anesthesia which I know is super crazy but I saved a lot of money by doing this and yes, it is very creepy at times to feel the tugging, pulling, cutting, cauterizing and pressure of knowing what's going on but it's definitely something you can get through. Hope this review helps ! This is a before and after of just the buccal, fat pad, Lipo, facetite that I did a year ago. My results for the forehead reduction ,fat transfer, and temporal lift are still not ready yet as I just had surgery today, so DM me in a few months if you're interested on those results read more

Jonathan Zelken, MD - Last surgery before & after ( not including todays) - Cosmetic Surgeons Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Facelift very natural. No complications. I look great. The staff is wonderful too.

The most honest, authentic, (did I say honest?), and caring doctor. I wish there were more surgeons like him. Hands down he is one of a kind. I have so much respect for him. I pray God blesses this man in the way he's changed my life projectorary in a good way. Thank you for everything Dr. Zelken read more

Today I had Rhinoplasty with rib graft surgery; everything went well and smoothly. Dr. Jonathan Zelken had preformed a revision lip lift and revision deep plane face lift in September 2024 ; very pleased with the outcome. The day of my consultation Dr. Jonathan Zelken knew what surgery I needed to balance my face esthetically and correct the previous lip lift and face lift preformed by a different surgeon. It had been eight months after the previous preformed surgery by the previous surgeon, when I had booked the consultation with Dr. Johnathan Zelken. I was still visibly upset and emotional susceptible from the previous surgery. Dr, Jonathan Zelken did not impose and suggested the procedures that would correct and balance the futures of my face. I am thankful to have Dr, Jonathan Zelken as my surgeon. read more

Miki is absolutely the best! I get my Dysport treatments with her, and not only is she incredibly skilled, but she's also one of the kindest and most genuine people to visit. She truly cares about her patients and always creates a warm, welcoming experience. I always leave looking and feeling my best. read more

Absolutely botched. What was supposed to be a straightforward radio frequency treatment and buccal fat removal turned into a living nightmare that cost me a year of my life and over $15k to repair. After being unable to locate the buccal fat, he opted to liposuction my cheeks further (without consent, while under sedation) to "mimic" the look. I was left with large notches, facial indents and incredible skin laxity. After consulting with 9 different board certified facial plastic surgeons (Zelken is not ABFPRS or ENT board certified, which are facial-specific specialties) the collective suggestion for repair was a fat transfer and a mini facelift, both of which I completed late last year. Please do your research thoroughly. I beg anyone reading this that is considering any facial surgery/treatments to look elsewhere, specifically to surgeons who have the facial board certification specialties (again, Dr. Zelken does not). There is a reason he has to market himself so heavily on YouTube - you'll notice that the endorsements and testimonials are always his alone, never actual patients. read more

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I'm over 4 months of healing from Buccal Removal and FaceTite and I'm thankful that I took the time to go to Newport Beach after speaking with several other Beverly hills surgeons first. There are both aesthetic and health consequences with choosing the wrong doctor and I'm glad I went with Dr. Zelken because he listened to what I had requested and he had the experience and skill that you want with someone who could permanently change the appearance of your face. I'm healing exactly on the right timeline without any complications. I was awake the entire procedure and I could see that Dr. Zelken and Miki Omori, knew exactly what they were doing as if they had done it a thousand times before. It's amazing what a difference it can feel with having less lower facial fat can feel. If you're in LA, I highly recommend consider driving a little further to know you have a good doctor and staff rather than a 90210 zip code because the address doesn't equate to a better outcome. read more

i've been seeing miki for injectables for almost 2 years now and she is fantastic, i tried going somewhere cheaper and im glad i found myself back here with her expertise read more

I am a registered nurse and have worked in the health care industry for over 40 years. I have worked with many physicians so therefore I feel that I can honestly and truly say that Dr Zelken is the best there is. I have used his services, and he is without a doubt the most caring, compassionate, well-educated and extremely talented in his craft. I have referred my family and friends to Dr Zelken and will continue to do so. I am looking forward to my next appointment with him. And might I add that his office staff is the BEST!! read more

Everything from start to finish with my bodytite, facelift and rhinoplasty is incredible. Dr. Zelken is super patience with all the questions that I had. He also gives recommendations to the kind of surgery that is best suitable for me and not just a do everything surgeon. He is kind, gentle and made me feel very safe and comfortable in his care. His staff is amazing giving you a very warm welcome all the time. I will definitely recommend Dr. Zelken with all your plastics needs. Thank you Dr. Zelken for making me feel natural and beautiful with all my procedures!! Much appreciate you and your team. read more

This practice and the staff here are incredible. Miki and Dr Zelkin are the truly amazing and very caring. They actually care about their patients and provide honest straight forward advice and recommendations, unlike 95% of the practices out there that are just trying to sell you on anything. I've been visiting their practice for over 6 years for a multitude of procedures and maintenance. I highly recommend them! read more

So blessed to be a patient of Jonathan Zelken MD! Guaranteed you will love him! His Credentials & talent's are exemplary. Call for a consultation, if you're considering a facelift or other procedures. read more

Couldn't be happier with my results! I had an upper bleph and Facetite, both of which turned out great, I have zero regrets and only wish I'd done it sooner. Dr. Z and staff are very knowledgeable and had me fully prepared for the healing process and what to expect. Everything has healed beautifully with very minimal scarring. If/when I have another cosmetic procedure, I'm definitely going back to the Zelken Institute. read more

Jonathan Zelken, MD - Before upper blepharoplasty, 3 weeks post-op and 6 weeks post-op - Cosmetic Surgeons Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Nurse Miki always does a fantastic job. She is kind, personable and highly professional. She listens to your needs and helps you attain that goal. I agree with others that she has a wonderful natural approach to beauty. Thank you, Nurse Miki!!! read more

Although the phone receptionist was delightful.. their consult fee policy isn't. Apparently, there is no free consultations - it's $150 for a consultation. That $150 can only be applied to surgical procedures - not a non surgical procedure. So if you end up hating the doctor - you paid $150 to realize you don't want any services from them. If you want a consult with the nurse it's $50, and that can only be applied to Botox or Fillers - and she obviously can't recommend any other treatment besides those - as it's out of her scope practice. So, what if you go in, and there is no recommended treatment and you had a bad experience with both... apparently you are out $150 or $50 - for a 5 min consult. Cool. BTW never did I say above that a free consult was advertised - I simply noted what the consult fee policy is as of today. Wasn't even aware that it was free at one point and recently was updated. As far as my information not being found in your database.. that's because I never set an appointment and provided my credit card information for the $150 or $50 fee to set a consult appointment :) read more

Nurse Miki is the best!! She is so welcoming and warm. Has the best bedside manner and always makes me feel comfortable. She is very knowledgeable in her expertise. I love her natural approach to beauty. I wouldn't trust my face with anyone else, go see her!! read more

After having my Son In 2014 and breast feeding, I really wanted to get my breasts back to where they were prior to breast feeding. After several consultations with multiple doctors in Southern California I decided to trust Dr. Zelken with my surgery. We spoke at length about what I wanted the results to look like and we decided that a breast augmentation with a small lift around the areolas. Dr. Zelken and his Staff were so caring and kind. They walked me through each step of the process and answered my many questions. I could have not imagined such a worry free surgery and recovery. It has been a year and a half since my surgery and the results are even better than I imagined. I would recommend Dr. Zelken to anyone who is looking to have cosmetic surgery done. Not only did he do an amazing job on my surgery but I could also feel that he really cared about my results. I never felt like just another patient when I was in his office. read more

My appointments were with Nurse Miki. The receptionist was always lovely and they took me right on time. Nurse Miki could not have been sweeter and more caring. My process was extremely painful, but she did an amazing job on me and was very sensitive to the difficulty of the procedure for me. I would definitely recommend Nurse Miki for any of her expertise. read more

Dr. Zelken is amazing. He's patient when it comes to understanding your concerns and gives you a break down that you will understand of how things work. Thank you Dr. Zelken! read more

Dr. Zelken is the MAN. I love him and all his staff. I refer all my cosmetic patients to him because I know they will be taking good care of! I love visiting his office. He always takes such great care of me and I truly adore him as a person and LOVE his work! read more

Dr Zelken and team are so phenomenal. Truly so happy with my results - and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend.

Absolutely amazing team. Very good customer service . I have recommended this clinic to many of my friends and family. Miki, the nurse is very knowledgeable about Botox, fillers and face treatments that help turn back time. read more

Very professional and worth it. I did the consultation for perioral mound reduction and plan to move forward with the procedure.

Dr. Zelken was so easy to talk to and very honest. My husband and I both appreciated how much time he spent during my consultation.

Six months ago Dr Zelken performed an abdominoplasty on me for a large-size hernia-like bump on my right abdomen. It grew so big that it showed even through compression workout gear. Bathing suits were totally out of question. It was the right side of my lower intestine pushing through a weak abdominal wall. The surgery involved inserting a large composite mesh. Once I had sufficiently healed from surgery, Miki (Dr Z's nurse) followed with some Evolve ab-stimulating treatments. The results could not have been better! I love Dr Zelken and his entire team!! I also had a facelift at the same time. The results were amazing. Dr Z also performed a very invasive dermabrasion on my upper lip which worked out very well. I honestly look about 50 instead of my almost 70! read more

Dr. Zelken: A bit about me: My face was involved in an dog biting accident years ago and I needed many repair surgeries and procedures. While it's nearly impossible to erase deep scars on your face, many doctors tried but made them worse. I turned age 70 (70 is the new 50 based on my immaturity)...and my magnifying makeup mirror (those things should be outlawed by the way), suggested it was time for a facelift. It's never been a secret that aging gracefully was ever my plan.....as long as there were procedures available to make me look better, BRING IT!) Dr. Zelken was recommended to me by my cosmetic eyelid doctor (Ira Vidor who is the best in the business) after I confessed that once my eyes heal, my next plan one day involved a facelift. He jumped at the chance to recommend Zelken whom he considered not only a great doctor but possibly the only one in Newport Beach without an ego. I laughed while being intrigued at the same time and couldn't wait to book an appointment... ($150 consult fee which was OK with me because I've always respected doctors who take their jobs seriously enough to weed out people who like to waste time interviewing doctors when they aren't serious enough to want surgery). Now that's just my theory, not his. My skeptical husband (who I guarantee lost sleep the night I proposed an expensive idea to look better). He has always feared the word FACELIFT because we've witnessed so many scary looking, unnatural ones) but said he'd consider it only if I agreed to interview no less than 3 doctors. Well, to our pleasant surprise, ONE VISIT with Dr. Zelken and his ideas/plans to fix the many things that went wrong during my previous surgeries made us feel so comfortable that we decided to schedule a surgery date without interviewing anybody else. My husband was so impressed (rare) as Dr. Zelken was kind, charming, and so down to Earth! He was great at pointing out the many mistakes previous surgeons made because they were just regular surgeons, not FACIAL surgeons. My face was a MESS and it was time to fix it. I am pleased to report that my facelift/neck lift turned out great and we are both very happy. In lieu of fillers (I'm not a fan), he did fat transfer that I highly recommend because it looks so much more natural. He also repaired a scar that always bothered me and was a constant reminder of the accident. He was successful in turning a horizontal scar into a vertical scar and once it heals, the scar will be less noticeable and I'll be able to cover it up with makeup. Not only were we excited at his willingness to fix it once and for all, but thrilled that he had the talent to do so! He's absolutely AMAZING! He's young and vibrant with a fun personality (rare in Newport) and we will be forever grateful for Dr. Ira Vidor for recommending Dr. Zelken. So, if you suspect you need a facelift, you probably do. Don't listen to friends and family. Mine always said...."Oh, YOU don't need a facelift!" Well, I realized years ago that you can't trust liars and blind people. Don't wait another minute, book the consultation because YOU DESERVE THIS! I guarantee it will be a very pleasant experience. The office decor is spectacular, his staff is personable and extremely organized and one of the best things of all is...(drumroll, please)...they respect your time! The wait is no more than a few minutes...another rare thing in Newport Beach! p.s. Thanks to Dr. Zelken, I'm happy to report that I no longer hate my magnifying makeup mirror! YAY! That thing used to be frightening! Here's my review of Miki Omori, BSN, RN (Dr. Zelken's Aesthetic Nurse): After my surgery healed, Miki performed a CO2 laser (Cadillac of peels). Meeting her is an absolute PLEASURE! She is not only adorable and extremely knowledgeable about every procedure she performs but she is HONEST! That was one of my favorite things about my experience! Her expertise and assistance to Dr. Zelken makes her an unbelievable great asset to his office. Look up the procedures she offers - the list is amazing! You won't be disappointed!!! read more

So far, I've only had a video consult with Dr. Zelken. He could not have been nicer! I am looking forward to seeing him in person!!

From my first meeting with Dr. Zelken and his nurse I new I was in expert hands. Having been in the health care profession myself and having high standards, I felt I had no need to look any further for the facial surgery I was about to have which included a lift, fat transfer and hairline revision. One of Dr's. passions is facial surgery and he has a keen eye for beauty, detail and precision. I am currently 4 days post op and feeling fantastic. No pain meds today. I went on a long walk on the board walk this morning at sun break which I will continue until I see Dr. on Tuesday to remove some stitches. Thank you Dr. & your Angels read more

I had came in for a free consultation this week. I'm pretty disappointment in how poorly my experience went with. Even with free consultations, the nurses are generally inviting and friendly, but this nurse basically told me to go home since I wasn't ready to pay for any services yet. I was pretty fascinated by Joanna's online presence, but was quickly disappointed by this experience. read more

I came here for Joanna the Nurse ! It's a cute office above a cafe. The receptionist is nice. Joanna was exceptional! I've followed her on Instagram for years. Her work is phenomenal. And of course on Instagram we all show our best side, however ... she is as amazing in person as well!!! I was SO nervous to have filler in my nose, as the last time I got filler in my lips ( different spa ) something went horribly wrong. She really took the time to ask what I wanted and answered all my questions. She is so knowledgeable and her technique and way with people is amazing. I really appreciate customer service and she gets 100 % ! After getting my nose with her I can tell you with all honesty she definitely LIVES UP TO HER HYPE !!! I'm so happy I got it done and I will only go to her. Trust me guys. read more

I normally don't write reviews, but I felt that my experience with Dr Zelken and his team was exceptional and I felt the need to share. Dr. Zelken did a great job with my surgery and I am really happy and enjoying my results. Sofia (NP) really played a big role during my pre-op and recovery process. She made sure I felt comfortable and answered any additional questions I had with a lot of thought and knowledge. I knew I was in good hands because Sofia made me feel really supported throughout my experience. I highly recommend! Thank you again for great service! read more

I loved everything about this place . Miki was the nurse that did my lips and she was super nice and I really liked how she spent the time to talk to me about what I wanted done for my lips . I could tell she really payed attention to detail and my lips turned out perfect ! Also Dr.Zelken did come in and speak with me before my appointment and he was extremely nice . I will definitely be back ! read more

I am so thankful for Nurse Miki! My experience with Miki was so wonderful. She is so talented, kind, genuine, and smart! This list could go on :) I went to her for lip fillers and she was able to do exactly what I had in my mind. Her technique is amazing and created a natural, lifted, pouty look. She also is the sweetest and I had so much fun with her. She spent so much time with me and truly cared about me and the outcome. Nurse Miki was so patient and answered all my million questions. I can't wait for my next beauty treatment with her. I highly recommend Miki :) read more

It's always pleasant to be here! Great facility and gorgeous decor. It's indeed the Newport standard. Was referred to Dr. Zelken by a friend, and he definitely knows his craft. I've told so many of my older lady friends to come here for FaceTite before opting for a complex facelift. And if you're not ready for something drastic, come in for their other services to delay aging! I recommend Dr. Z to anyone who wants to look their best! read more