Dr. Chen helped me remove a lipoma growth from my forehead that has been bothering me for a few years. She was very concise, answered all of my questions, and was always there to answer questions. The day before the operation, there was a scheduling issue at the hospital, so instead of just rescheduling our appointment, she worked with the hospital to have my surgery moved to Hoag Newport vs. Hoag Irvine, just so I don't have to shuffle my schedule around. She did a great job removing the growth, leaving a little scar in place of it. She followed up and was always there to answer text questions whenever I had one. I highly recommend Dr. Chen, and I say this with a high degree of confidence. read more

I met with 3 surgeons before deciding on Dr Chen to do my procedure. My silicone implants had ruptured. I didn't want to replace them with more implants which meant I would have to go through another explant surgery in the future. Dr Chen actually listened to what I wanted and didn't try to sell me on another pair of implants like the other surgeons did. She listened to my concerns, and my preferences. Liposuction and fat transfer to my breasts clearly would not look the same as having implants but she respected that I was perfectly happy with having a natural look. Dr Chen was confident in doing my procedure and did not try to convince me that I needed bigger implants with a breast lift and install some kind of mesh thing, like some of the other surgeons had tried to sell me on. She listened, gave me her feed back as to what I should expect with the results, listened some more, then confidently told me yes Lipo with fat transfer was a good decision for the look I would be happy with. Dr Chen called me to check in the evening after my surgery, answered my questions, and we scheduled a pre-op so she could see how I was recovering. I experienced very little pain and bruising after the surgery, in fact I was able to go on a short walk with my little dog the very next day and everyday after. I was able to go back to work fairly soon. I have had a smooth recovery overall, I have experienced very little to no pain, and I am very happy with the results. Most of all I know with Dr Chen, I have made the right choice for me. Honestly I don't know why it was so difficult for the other surgeons to understand that I didn't want pornstar boobs going into my 60's and 70's. read more

My Fiance had an Abdominoplasty and liposuction with Dr. Joyce Chen about 4 weeks ago. The results are amazing! First off, her stomach looks perfectly fit and natural. Aside from the scar, which is still healing you would never know that she had this procedure done. The surgery itself went perfectly and recovery was not as hard as we anticipated. Dr. Chen is an artist and sculpted my fiances stomach impeccably, she is polite humble and very informative. We would totally recommend Dr. Chen to anyone who is looking to do an Abdominoplasty . read more

My teenage daughter developed breast early, and by the time she started in high school, they were very large, pendulous and asymmetrical. One was a DD and the other was a D. They did not fit her petite frame. She was always in physical discomfort and subject to unwanted attention due to her breasts. We met with a few plastic surgeons to discuss a breast reduction and lift. We ultimately decided to go with Dr Chen for a couple of reasons. I was particularly impressed with her pediatric specialization and experience working with children/teens. Most plastic surgeons don't have this type of specialization and some wouldn't even consider performing the procedure on a minor. My daughter and I both really appreciated her patient, respectful manner. She validated my daughter's concerns and reasons for wanting the procedure in a way that made her feel understood. She answered all of our questions and helped us both feel comfortable and safe. The procedure went very smoothly and the communication throughout was excellent. But I think I was most impressed with their post-recovery follow up. She doesn't do the procedure and then leave you on your own. We continued weekly check ups for nearly 2 months afterwards, which was so reassuring as her body healed. I didn't expect that level of post op care and attention. They were with us for every step of the healing process, answering all of our questions, reassuring us on the progress. All bodies heal differently so it can be hard to know what's normal, etc. so having that weekly check up was hugely reassuring. They genuinely cared about her and it showed. The end result was extremely natural and subtle. My daughter is thrilled to have breasts that are lifted and more proportionate to her frame. It was such a happy day when we were able to go shopping for a new bra and she could finally fit into a B/C cup. I was extremely hesitant about having this procedure performed, but I have zero regrets. Dr Chen and her team were amazing and I cannot recommend them enough. read more

I always felt uncomfortable with my body. Until I made the decision to make a change . The first time I met Dr.Chen, I immediately trusted her with my Tummy-tuck. Now I feel younger and sexier. What a diferente now, I can even fit into my daughter's jeans. I feel more confident with my self. read more

Dr. Chen is amazing. She is knowledgeable and has excellent bed side manners. She takes the time to explain the procedures in detail and answers all the questions. Also, she takes into consideration price point and she even made sure the payment plan worked for me. Her staff at the hospital are also great and make sure that you understand the entire process. After the procedure Dr. Chen takes the time to personally call and check on you. Trust the process, the results will eventually follow. read more

Horrible, do not waste your hard-working money; I spent close to 8500k for a 360 lipo, and guess what it was horrible I did not notice a difference! I had to spend another 9k to have a better doctor to re-do my 360 lipo. She offer to re-do my procedure for another $800! which she did and then while waiting for my ride to pick me up she called her screaming yes screaming that she is late and now she will be late to pick up her daughter from school. It was embarrassing and unprofessional; she literally yelled at my sister-in-law that she is late to pick me up; FYI it's extremely painful to have a lipo procedure with her because she doesn't numb you enough I cried while having the procedure! and she rushes to perform the procedure so she could move on. read more

I waited a full six months to post this review because I wanted to give Dr. Chen the benefit of the doubt when she said my results can take up to six months to show themselves. Unfortunately, it's been six full months, and no one can tell, myself included, that I had anything done other than botched surgery. I am not happy at all with my results and absolutely regret getting my procedures done with this doctor. I originally went to Dr. Chen for 360 liposuction and arm liposuction. During my consultation with her, she talked me into a BBL, and I figured what the hell, what am I going to do with the fat that is sucked out anyway?!? I went to five different consultations, and I selected Dr. Chen based on her responsiveness, her thoroughness, and the fact that she was a female physician and I thought she knew the female body best, which would have given me the best results. Bad assumption on my part. I missed ALL the red flags. Her office was extremely dirty. All her trash cans were always full in her exam rooms. Every room was super dusty and hadn't looked like it had been cleaned in weeks. She never had front or back-office staff. It was always her like a "one-man show", which I kind of respected in a way, but in retrospect, I think back, and I wonder why I didn't question the fact that there never any staff there. Every time someone responded to my emails, there was a different name in the signature. I don't know if these are fictitious people or if they're real people that work behind the scenes or maybe remotely, but I ignored these red flags that my husband caught onto right away when he attended my final appointment before my surgery date with me. I also missed the red flag where she was pushing me to book surgery on my consultation day, even though I told her she was my first consult of many, and I didn't plan on having the surgery for at least 6 to 8 months later. During my last visit, before she collected payment, she talked about the rest of the payment owed, what felt like every five seconds of the conversation. The surgical center she used was also disgusting. While we were waiting for my surgery, we noticed a cockroach run across the floor in the front lobby. There were coffee stains on their table, and it didn't look like their waiting area had been cleaned in months. Onto my results. My stomach looks TERRIBLE! I am lumpy all over my lower belly and my lower back. It looks like there is fat leftover that she forgot to take out in those areas that she supposedly did the 360 liposuction. It's ALL uneven! I look at my body now and I think to myself that I should've just kept the fat that was there because she barely took any out and I looked better before because I was not lumpy the way I am now. When I asked her how much she took out, she took out less than 1/4 of what she legally could have taken out, and I know she could have taken out more based on how much I still have left. My arms - oh my gosh, they look HORRENDOUS! I had big arms before, but now my arms are big AND lumpy. It looks like they're deformed at this point. And don't even get me started on my BBL. She injected me in multiple sites, so I have multiple scars on my buttocks which doesn't appear to be the norm. They are not even in nature, and all I look like is that I gained more weight and became lumpy all around due to the terrible job she did. If you're thinking of using this doctor for any sort of cosmetic procedure, I'd encourage you not to. I wasted thousands and thousands of dollars for a body that doesn't look like mine anymore. My self-confidence has taken a dump. I am utterly embarrassed to wear sleeveless shirts now. I don't feel comfortable wearing my gym pants to the gym because of the way my buttocks look. And forget about ever being in a two-piece bathing suit again because the lumpiness in my midsection and my lower back is so terrible that anyone with any knowledge of plastic surgery would know something is going on that wasn't naturally there or just assume that my body is deformed. I'm utterly dissatisfied with my procedures & regret going forward with this decision with Dr. Chen. read more

I decided to get a Tummy Tuck to fix a botched Liposuction from somewhere else. After I woke up from the surgery, I was in a little pain and discomfort. I arrived home, took some Tylenol and Xanax, and went to sleep. I was up the next morning and was able to vacuum my floor. I only took Tylenol for my pain after my Tummy Tuck! I was able to go back to work only after 4 days. Dr. Chen did a wonderful job with the tummy tuck surgery! She is experienced and knows what she is doing! I definitely recommend her! read more

I was hesitant in getting any work done for a while but it had been on my mind for a while. I was referred to Dr. Chen by a family member of mine. There are a few things I had in mind to do but wanted to start small, I had fillers done with Juviderm on my lips and other areas to help with lines. The results are amazing! Dr. Chen made me feel so comfortable and confident in her work. Definitely a returning patient for life! Excited to continue my self care journey with her. read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. I think I dodged a bullet based on the other reviews. I have been struggling to find a specialist to assist with a scar and wanted to ask the receptionist a few questions to ensure I don't waste her time or my time. It seems the arrogance and rudeness don't end at this doctor and extend to her staff. All I did was try to see if she is capable of helping as I've called several offices and haven't had much luck. What I got was a laundry list of how she is the best and if I found my provider on Groupon. Save yourself time and don't book. read more

Had upper and lower blepharoplasty done in November of 2022. Lower lids did not attach properly and she performed revision surgery in April of 2023. I am now looking at close to $40,000 in having revision surgery, which includes skin grafts, to reattach lids and fix the overlap of skin on one eye that is impairing my vision (I currently use tape to keep my eyelid up). I wish I had asked to see before and after photos of her work as well as asked how many of these surgeries she has performed. (She also made a joke about my needing to invest in a recliner in order to help the eyelids heal). Be very careful here. read more

Joyce C Chen, MD - Pacific Plastic Surgery Institute - Surgeons Near Me - Irvine, California

As a repeat patient, was again very happy with my experience here. If I could give 10 stars I would!

I had a minor procedure to repair an earlobe tear. Dr. Joyce Chen was personable and professional. She answered all my questions and concerns before the procedure. She called me a few days after the procedure to check on me which I very much appreciated. I've also had 2 appointments after the procedure to check on my healing. I am very pleased with the results and her care. L M read more

Dr. Chen is wonderful. I had a wonderful experiences from the initial consultation through multiple post-op visits. Dr. Chen is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. Everything went smoothly and I have zero complaints. read more

After thinking about having surgery for years I finally decided to make an consultation with Dr Chen and I'm so glad I did! She is so very sweet and understanding of all the concerns I had and answered all of my questions with confidence. I definitely felt more comfortable with my decision to go through with my surgery with Dr Chen as my surgeon. A week after my full tummy tuck I am off all pain medications and back at work and feeling better and better every day. I'm glad I made the decision and even more happy that I chose Dr Chen as my surgeon and I can't wait to see my final results! read more

Dr. Joyce Chen is amazing. When our son was born with skin tags by his ear. We decided to look into surgical treatment options to remove the extra skin in the hopes that we could have the procedure done while he was an infant, thereby decreasing the general anesthetic route and risks. We tried in vain to obtain services through many pediatricians. They wanted us to wait until he was older and could undergo general anesthesia for the surgical removal of the skin tags. With how the world is today and the bullying we did not want our child to be of school age undergoing this procedure. We were turned down many times by different Dermatologist. Through yelp and google we found Dr. Joyce Chen. She agreed whole-heartedly with our concerns. She has wonderful bedside manner, which is difficult to come by these days. Her office staff is also very kind. Through her many years of experience she routinely performs local anesthetic procedures on infants to surgically remove and or treat congenital conditions. She gave us the treatment plan and was able to perform the surgery. She did a great job! Our child did very well with the procedure, it did not take her long and he had no pain after the surgery. Being that he was an infant, he never touched the surgery site and this allowed for proper healing. She included all the follow-up exams in her packaged price which was very reasonable for out-of-pocket costs. We are very thankful to have found Dr. Joyce Chen, we strongly recommend her for any pediatric surgical need. read more

I had my breast reduction surgery on October 12th 2023 with Dr. Horowitz. He is an amazing surgeon with an amazing team of Dr's and Surgical Nurses. This goes with saying to the entire Team at Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery. My life is changed at this very moment. Coco, is an amazing first assistant to Dr. Horowitz, her caring and knowledge go far beyond. If you're contemplating on have a breast reduction surgery and are still on the fence, well I assure you to do it now. Don't wait like I did. I wish I had done this 10 years ago! Trust me , when I say...Dr. Horowitz will change your entire life for the better! read more

beware, do not go to this doctor for any of your procedures. she does not know what she is doing and will offer discounts on procedures to let her do the work. she will offer to redo the work but why would i let her cut me again!!! She lies about having any sort of staff when she actually only works by herself. She doesn't even deserve 1 star. read more

Dr. Joyce Chen has no business doing ANY male gynecomastia removal surgeries. She did mine a year ago and completely screwed it up. I consulted with other top cosmetic surgeons after the fact who said "yeah... she didn't know what she was doing." She made incisions all over my chest like she was searching for something she couldn't find. Now, I'm out $10,000, have multiple scars with indents in my chest and feel worse than when I went in. She has zero remorse or ownership of her mistakes. She's arrogant, dismissive and unprofessional. I could go on and on with details but I've wasted too much time on her already. Worst experience of my life. Stay FAR...FAR AWAY. read more

My 3 year old son tore his lip open falling at school back in May of 2019. Because his line of vermilion was affected, we needed a specialist to repair it immediately. I was terrified his beautiful face would be altered forever. He was in pain, and in hysterics. Dr. Chen squeezed us in between appointments, thank goodness. She was patient and calm and did the most beautiful job putting his face back together. She called often after the procedure to make sure he was healing properly. We are forever grateful for her talented hands and lovely bedside manner. read more

Joyce C Chen, MD - Pacific Plastic Surgery Institute - The "before" shot - soon after he fell at school and his tooth pierced his lip twice. - Surgeons Near Me - Irvine, California

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Dr Chen is extremely arrogant and rude. There was no receptionist, no nurse, no medical assistant in the office, it seemed like she doesn't have a staff. She was impatient and wanted to only talk about money. Never really asked if I have questions or any concerns, just kept on reminding how qualified she is, blah blah blah. I would never recommend her for anything. Stay away, find another surgeon who's caring and compassionate. Worst experience ever read more

Stop! If you are going to yelp to review Joyce Chen as a plastic surgeon for implants please my U favorable review. I was referred to Dr. Chen by my primary care physician so I assumed she was prevetted. I had 32 year old implants that had ruptured approximately four years ago apparently from a fall. It was highly recommended that they be removed. I went to Dr. Chen and told her I wanted my implants smaller and that my left teat Was pointing downward from encapsulation of that implant several years before. She told me she could correct that I don't realign it with the other teat and give me a lollipop lift to make my breasts perky again. My breasts were droopy and heavy from the rupture. after surgery and my first appointment with her I asked her if my breasts were going to go down they seemed awfully large and she said they were swollen and would go down. After many subsequent visits I told her they were the same size and as droopy as when I first came in to have them removed. I paid $11,000 to have the ruptures cleaned out and have unsatisfactory breasts reimplanted and no lift was actually performed . I was so disgusted I told her that was the last visit I would have with her and how unhappy I was and her parting words were I'll have to think about that. I would highly recommend you go elsewhere for implants are. read more

My surgery experience with Dr. Joyce Chen was beyond amazing. During the surgery, I felt very minimal discomfort. After surgery, I felt very little pain and only took pain medication for three days. I absolutely love my results and it's only been a little over a month since the procedure. Can't wait to see the final results in 3-6 months. read more

Just wanted to get rid of the extra body fat that comes with age and working out less. So i chose liposuction of the chest (man boobs) love handles and tummy. Very very happy with the results, Dr. Joyce Chan's office was wonderful and great to deal with from start to finish, and all the way through follow ups Could not be happier with my results Thank you Dr Chan read more

I had a really bad experience with this doctor. Dr. Joyce Chen's consultation and overall care with me seemed very rushed and unprofessional. She seemed annoyed at any of my questions or concerns I had. Something seemed off. I would steer clear of this establishment. read more

Dr. Chen is great. I got a breast reduction and the results are amazing. My life is changed for the better because of her. She cares so much about her patients and makes them as satisfied as possible with the results. She is a hard worker and someone who is very passionate about what she does so you can be sure that she will do her absolute best to get you the results you want, if not better. 100% recommend her. read more

I had my mommy makeover (breast implant exchange, tummy tuck and liposuction) last June 5, 2020 (in a middle of the pandemic). My surgery was originally scheduled in March but then due to the State's mandate to stop all elective surgeries due to Covid-19, my surgery got postponed. I regularly got updates from Dr. Chen's staff & as soon as the restrictions were lifted, my surgery was immediately scheduled. Despite the multiple procedures done on me, the recovery is going very smoothly. I was off pain meds by the end of the first week. I feel very well taken cared of by Dr. Chen and her wonderful staff (Marcy, Christina & Crystal). It's very easy to book my regular follow- up appointments & whenever I have a post-surgery question, I get an expert response right away. I feel very comfortable whenever I'm at the clinic because they are very friendly and accommodating. It's been 7 weeks since my surgery and the results are everything I expected and more! My breasts look very natural & the tummy tuck got rid of my stubborn stretch marks. I am very happy that I chose Dr. Chen over the other surgeons in the area. Best. Decision. Ever. read more

Dr. Chen is very personable. Her staff is professional and very helpful. I will go back to her if need more procedure. read more

My experience with Dr. Chen's consultation on Botox is really bad, she lost her Patience to introduce the products and service easily and just want to get it done and collect the money you pay. She always insists on her strong expertise but never explain it with more details. Really unprofessional, hostile environment. Won't visit again or recommend to anyone. read more

Another doctor recommended I have a consultation with Dr. Joyce Chen and I am so glad I did. She was so personable and spent so much time with me. Also, very knowledgeable in procedures. She suggested I wait until one year after the surgery I had from another doctor to see the final results. She eased my mind, gave input on what can improve the issues and what might make it worse. I would highly recommend you have a consultation with Dr. Joyce Chen, as she is not only so commented to her patients, highly skilled, but also one of the kindness individuals. If I could give her 10 stars I would. Thank you doctor for all the time you spent with me. Cindy read more

I had to have a growth removed from the bridge of my nose. I was so worried about the scar that would be left behind. It was a decent sized growth and would need a fairly big cut to remove. I went with Dr. Chen based on her experience and other reviews. The surgery went smoothly. When the bandage was removed 10 days later, the cut was made right along the natural wrinkles between the eye and the nose and even curved to exactly follow those wrinkles. Even with the scar still fresh, you had to really focus on that area to realize it was a scar. Somehow, it just seems to blend in with the rest of the face. I'm so thankful I went with Dr. Chen, I couldn't have imagined a better outcome. She really knows what she is doing and I would highly recommend her to anyone. read more

Well what can I say...after many consultations for a Mommy makeover I decided on Dr. Chen. She was great at the initial consultation and made me feel confident that she knew what she was doing. I had my tummy tuck, muscle repair and breast lift on July 2019. I was super excited as I had been saving for quite some time. I noticed that once the swelling started to go down my skin was saggy and loose and my nipples are so high that no bra covers them. I literally wear sports bras daily to try and find nipple coverage. But that didn't bother me as much as how bad the stomach and waist were sagging. I brought it to her attention and she said I was still swollen. I gave her the benefit of the doubt. My husband then finally told me how ugly my stomach and lower incision looked. He didn't want to hurt my feelings, but I asked him due to how miserable I felt. In the meantime I had 3 other consulations with other board certified surgeons in Orange County and all agreed that my surgery was not an extended tummy tuck as I paid for. As well as no muscle repair on my abdominal area. All advised that I needed a revision surgery as I had way too much hanging loose skin. So I called Dr. Chen to make an appointment about my concerns again, but this time with more knowledge about my results and surgery. Her staff had always been great and they listened to my concerns. After almost an hour of waiting (Which is almost evert darn visit) she came in with attitude telling me that my skin had elasticity and therefore it was my body and not her doing. I provided all the details from the other surgeons to her and she stated she can do a small revision. I didn't need a small revision, I need a full revision. After going back and forth she agreed to do the revision surgery as long as I paid the OR and anesthesia. I had revision surgery Early November, 2020 and now my belly buttom oozes green puss and so much blood. I went twice a week for 3 months and then weekly only to be told that I had to keep cleaning it and packing it. So driving an hour to get there and still waiting an hour to be seen only to get it cleaned and packed was driving me nuts. She had me on 6 cycles of antibiotics and my belly button wouldn't stop oozing. Finally, I had the courage this month April 2021 to get other opinions through consultation. Both surgeons advised that there is no reason why my belly button should be bleeding or oozing puss this far along after surgery. My skin around my belly button was so irritated and I felt so much internal swelling. Both recommended another small revision surgery. I was terrified and pissed because I didn't have money for another surgery. However since I'm getting married through church in October, 2021, I didn't want to look or feel as I did. I took a personal loan out and moved forward with now a 3rd surgery. My belly button was so messed up internally. I had a seroma and fistula that need to be taken care of as well as my belly button being so forced internally that the doctor had never seen a case like mine. He then had to revise my tummy tuck incision and make corrections to it. He also, did muscle repair. 1 week out from surgery and my belly button is no longer oozing anything. My tummy looks better than ever and it's still swollen. My experience with my current doctor is completely different. He is a true professional. Please DO NOT use Dr. Chen for any type of Mommy Makeovers. I would Never recommend her. Horrible experience for a single mother who saved her money only to feel good again. Unfortunately, that wasn't my case as I felt really shitty and embarrassed with my now husband. Thank God I found a real Certified Surgeon. read more

The thing that stood out with me was Dr. Chen gave my daughter her cell phone just in case. My insurance covered the majority of my procedure which was a great thing. The staff was attentive and friendly. read more

I've had a fantastic experience thus far! I made the HUGE decision to have a full tummy tuck and muscle repair after having two children and working extremely hard to lose weight and get fit and Dr Chen and Marcy (receptionist) have been amazing. My whole experience has been a breeze from my initial consultation through my surgery and recovery. I'm already thrilled with my surgery results and it's not even been a month post op. I'm so glad I did this for me and I am even more glad that I found Dr Chen to do it! Their communication and accommodation are outstanding. Definitely recommend. read more

Dr. Chen has given me what I wanted after 3 kids and two hernia repairs. I am very happy with my tummy tuck, belly button and aftercare that I was given she takes the time to ask what you want and any concerns you might have. Overall a great experience. read more

Pre-surgery Dr. Chen provides a clear description of what is entailed with the elected procedure and a realistic assessment of what ones' expectations should be for the post-surgical results. Very satisfied with the overall experience and results. No regrets and would highly recommend Dr. Chen and her staff. read more

My experience with Dr. Chen and her staff was amazing! The customer service and patient care was top notch. I had called to set up a consultation after doing some research online. Dr. Chen quickly gave me several treatment options and we settled on the best option. The staff called and emailed me with clear instructions pre- and post-surgery. They would check in to ensure that I was healing well. I had multiple follow-up appointments with Dr. Chen and she always answered my questions. They were always there whenever I had any concerns and helped me feel confident regarding the surgery and healing process. read more

Dr. Chen is a wonderful surgeon. She is caring and compassionate. My whole experience was fantastic as was the results of my tummy tuck.

The office is clean, nice and well kept. The office staff is very friendly and always has a smile on their face. Dr. Chen was very personable and took time and cared about my concerns. I would highly recommend them for your aesthetic and non invasive needs. read more