Great doctor! Knows his stuff. For almost 2 years I…read moresuffered with an rash on my body that was red, swollen, itchy, ugly and uncomfortable. As some spots would fade and scab over, new spots would appear. At one point it covered my entire back. I went to numerous doctors, dermatologist, rheumatologist, had allergy testing and biopsy's, creams. No one could give me an answer. By the time I went to Dr. Trauner I was tired, frustrated and didn't expect much. Dr. Trauner took one look at me, asked some questions and had me diagnosed within a few minutes with atopic dermatitis. He said the creams I had been given before were not strong enough. With stronger steroid cream it went away and hasn't returned. With both the initial and follow up visits he was very easy to talk to, listened without rushing, explained things clearly and what I need to do short and long term. Very competent. Such a relief. I highly recommend going to him.

See my review of golden gate dermatology I liked his follow…read moreups and speed and I never was uncomfortable about anything

I'm incredibly grateful to Dr. Bortz, Anthony, and the entire team for the outstanding care I…read morereceived. Dr. Bortz is not only an exceptionally skilled surgeon, but also thoughtful and compassionate. Anthony, who worked closely with him throughout the entire process, was attentive to every detail and truly made me feel supported and at ease. I had a carcinoma removed from my scalp -- something very delicate, especially as a woman. I was truly impressed by the level of care and attention they gave me. They made sure to remove the smallest possible amount of hair, and someone on the team even braided sections of it to help preserve as much as they could. When the bandage was removed, I was honestly surprised: the incision was minimal, the scar was thin and clean, and the healing process went better than I could have hoped for. This team turned what could have been a frightening and emotional experience into one filled with professionalism, kindness, and true care. I feel incredibly fortunate to have been in their hands.

Dr Bortz is a very skilled practitioner and I would always recommend him to anyone in need of this…read morekind of procedure. I have had many cases of basal cell carcinoma removed and there is virtually no scarring.

I couldn't be happier that I kept searching for the right surgeon for me…read more Years ago, I had my original surgery with Dr. Prescott (at the same clinic Dr. Eberlin now leads). From consultation to post-op care, I had zero complaints. Fast forward 18 years - my results were still amazing with no issues at all. I simply decided I wanted to switch from saline to silicone. I was sad to hear Dr. Prescott had retired, so I consulted with two other surgeons - one of whom came highly recommended in Folsom. Unfortunately, I didn't feel confident moving forward. Both told me they would need to create a new incision under my breast for the implant exchange. I asked why we couldn't go through my original incision (which is barely visible along my lower areola line), and they said reopening it wasn't a good idea and wasn't even an option. When I met Dr. Eberlin, everything changed. I was immediately relieved when I asked where the new incision would need to be, and without hesitation he said we could use my existing incision. He explained that I had healed beautifully and that areolar incisions are known to heal very well and offer natural camouflage compared to the 3-4 inch incisions that some surgeons still make under the breast. He also uses the Keller Funnel technique, something many top surgeons use - which allows for a "no-touch" implant placement. This reduces the risk of bacterial contamination and, in my case, allowed him to go through my original incision. That was incredibly important to me. If you're considering this procedure, I would highly recommend watching videos on how the Keller Funnel works. Unless you are choosing extremely large implants, in my opinion it's a much better approach than creating a larger incision under the breast. From the moment I left my consultation, I knew I would proceed with him. I never felt pressured or rushed. It felt like a thoughtful, genuine conversation. He gave his professional opinion when I asked, but ultimately empowered me to decide on the size and approach that felt right for me. On surgery day, he came in to speak with me beforehand and made sure I felt completely comfortable. Again, no rushing - just calm, confident care. Beyond his technical skill, he is simply a kind and caring human being. You can tell he truly loves what he does and is passionate about his work. I am beyond happy and so grateful I found him. If you are considering plastic surgery, I would recommend Dr. Eberlin without hesitation.

Dr Eberlin is very professional and an expert in his field. The results are very good and his…read moresuggestions for looking natural very appreciated. He takes time and makes sure you are comfortable with decisions. The staff is very considerate and welcoming. He really cares about his clients and doing an excellent job.

LOVE DR. Mele and his team…read more I spent over 6 months researching surgeons in the Bay Area. I came in with a very long list of questions. From the start his team from the front office were so delightful. Highly organized and prepared to answer any questions. My consultation with Dr. Mele was very thorough and he answered my entire list of 50+ questions. I am 4 weeks out of surgery so the end result has yet to be determined, but the overall experience has been incredible. Dr. Mele is easy to talk to, explains everything without being condescending (it's like talking to your neighbor) and he is 100% available and on time. I would highly recommend him as a doctor and his staff for their support and assistance.

This is probably my longest overdue review. I contacted Dr. Joseph Mele back in 2014 for my first…read morebreast augmentation surgery. I had had no major surgery's and zero cosmetic work done at this time. After having two boys, both of which I breastfed for 12 months my breast lacked fullness and seemed more like skin bags than anything. Sorry for the visual. I also had one side that was favored in nursing so it was a little lopsided. Here in Walnut Creek, there is a pretty good selection of plastic surgeons. I asked my friends whom they had used and there was one plastic surgeon whos name was repeatedly brought up, but it was not brought up based on quality of work but rather in regards to his party lifestyle and some serious parties that were thrown. This is a huge put off to me, not a chance in holly heck I would allow that man to operate on me; how am I to know when he went on his last binger? I began to research the other local surgeons and I was very impressed with Dr. Mele's experience with reconstructive surgery. I think at the time I had seen something regarding his work and burn victims, I can not 100% recall. I thought, he has the ability to reconstruct a face that was burned or any other physical future, who better to reconstruct my breasts right? A person that does this type of work is like at artist, his medium the human body. I searched for the best artist when I was looking for my surgeon and he did not disappoint. I was extremely pleased with my results. 8 years later I decided to go larger....why not right? Who do I call? Dr. Joseph Mele, whom might I say has the best office staff; they always remember me and this makes you feel so warm and welcome. They are polite and friendly and very accommodating. My second surgery with Dr. Mele went just as smooth and easy as my last. I am so happy I made this decision and highly recommend Dr. Mele.

Dr Kirman & Staff are amazing. I'm dealing with just being diagnosed with DCIS, and he was highly…read morerecommended by my Breast Surgeon AND my oncologist. I am really unhappy with a couple of stupid post I've seen regarding complaining and leaving bad feedback; over the Dr not being able to get them in for an appt sooner than they wanted. Grow up! Another thing that anyone reading this needs to know... that all our bodies are different, we all have different issues medically and physically (our builds). Having breast cancer you need to acknowledge ANY plastic surgeon can only do so much with what they have to wotk with. Bitching about being "uneven" is seriously bs lol. And with ANY plastic surgeon they cannot guarantee what your body will do after surgery. That's up to Mother Nature & GRAVITY don't mention AGE lol. What a stupid post about being uneven. Seriously!! Be glad he's busy! Be glad he's highly recommended, that he's exceptional at what he does. Dr Kirman has the Best bedside manner, he cares, truly cares, he listens and gives you a true reality assessment - I don't want to be sugar coated or pushed into anything surgically I don't need OR that might not be safe for my body & mental wellness. If you're looking for an excellent plastic surgeon... don't look further. Please don't read anything ignorant posted by wanna-be Yelpers that get kicks trying to trash others over petty unrelated stuff. Hope this helps with your decision to meet with Dr Kirman you won't be disappointed. I'd put 1,000,000 Stars if I could. I have had an amazing experience with Dr Kirman and his Staff.

Awful experience I went in to revise my old implants and he left me uneven, my right breast was…read morevery high and weird looking. So I went back to him for repair and he left me 100 times worse. The incisions are huge and my right breast looks deformed and the incision is on the front. It's depressing every time I shower or get dressed.. I asked him to show me his before and after pics and he said he couldn't because of confidentiality, now I know why he didn't provide me with that. Stay away from hi

Had a wonderful experience with Dr. Persons and her team. Had a consultation and decided to choose…read moreher for my upper blepharoplasty and full face, neck and chest CO2 laser. I couldn't be happier with my results or experience. Any questions after surgery were responded to quickly. My recovery timeline was exactly what I had been told to expect. Feeling great at one month out!

If you want someone you can trust call Dr Persons. I drive from the valley to get botox and filler…read morefrom her. She's also done reconstructive surgery on my ear lobes and now I can wear bigger earrings again. I would only go to her for all my needs. I would never go to any injector and my friends who have to save money I see the difference but not just that you want someone qualified like her for safety reasons. She knows what she's doing. Anyway, she has the latest techniques to enhance your look naturally. I feel I only need to go to her once a year and I'm very happy with the results. Very happy.

Dr Persons is very friendly and caring. She did a bilateral breast lift and implants on me in…read more2021in her office operating room under sedation. I immediately had issues. The scar on the right side got infected and was draining pus. Antibiotics healed the infection but a large keloid scar developed. Also the stitches around both areolas were poking through the skin in places resulting in red dots around the areolas. The left breast also developed keloids. I've had surgery before and never developed keloids on my skin. Within a year an encapsulation, which is scarring around the implant from a bacterial infection, developed around the left implant. This made my left breast hard and painful. Dr Persons recommended a 'closed capsulotomy' which entailed pressing the implant very firmly between her hands and squeezing until the capsule breaks. There was a VERY LOUD popping sound which made me exclaim WOW! It was so loud I looked at her to see if that was normal or expected. She just smiled. She prescribed a medication to help prevent the scarring around the implant from re-forming. That breast stayed soft for about a month then became hard again. Over the next year I returned several times to get this issue resolved. My breast was getting harder and more painful. She was never able to get the capsule reduced again but kept prescribing the same medication. At one point she had her assistant pushing hard on her elbows for extra force as she applied pressure to my breast. When that didn't work she suggested I come back when her boyfriend (a physical therapist) was available! (WTF?) I asked alternatives. The alternative was surgery. There was no way I was going to have her redo this botched surgery, so I started researching options. I requested my records for the surgeon I chose. I couldn't believe what the records said. The last visit Dr Persons wrote 'breasts look great." Unbelievable, the breast was deformed and hard! The right breast had escaped its "pouch" and was drooping toward the right. The new surgeon replaced my implants, she had to lift the breasts more because they weren't in the right place.The right implant was too far to the right and she had to fix the pocket. The left breast was a mess: the left implant was ruptured! There was silicone scarred into my muscles. Parts of the muscles had to be removed to get the silicone out. Since my breasts never had any impact other than the squeezing from Dr Persons I'm certain she ruptured the left implant when she squeezed my breast so hard when there was that loud pop. I'm all healed now, looking great without deformed breasts, keloids, or red marks around my areolas. The breasts are where they should be, symmetrical and soft. My recommendation for Dr Persons-stay away! PS: years ago I had laser hair removal in the surgical room 2 or 3 times when other rooms weren't available. People shouldn't walk in off the street and have procedures in an operating room -those rooms are supposed to be sterile!

I just had my second procedure with Dr. Persons and truly think she has an artist's eye (and…read morecertainly skill). She knows exactly what to do to make things look natural, never overdone. I still feel like myself, just refreshed, and I felt really cared for the entire time. I'm so glad I trusted her and her team.

I have had several procedures with Dr. Rosanelli. All have gone extremely well. He has been very…read morethorough and explained before each visit what to expect. I actually had a question after my last procedure which was on a Friday and was going to call him Monday morning, but he called me on Sunday to check in! Responsive and dedicated to making sure things go well. I highly recommend him.

Dr. Rosanelli is great at what he does. Great environment and a staff that's excellent. One price…read moreincludes all office visits, there's no nickle and dime'n you. I highly recommend him for your hair restoration!