I can't rave about Dr. Kay's practice enough! I've been going to her office since 2010-ish, and have watched her continuously stay on top of the latest treatments and techniques. I saw Anna today for botox and fillers. She was skilled, and did everything I was hoping for - I felt fantastic as I was leaving the office!! Highly recommend! 2026 Update: I am participating in Dr. Kay's 'Restore Study,' which is working to identify how best to keep volume in the face during and after weight loss on a GLP-1. I am in Group 1, which gets the facial fillers at the beginning of weight loss. The product she uses is amazing, and adds volume naturally, while also stimulating natural collagen production. I love the results so far, the best one is the reduction of my chronic eye bags! The ultimate goal of this process is to end with dramatic weight loss (I'm targeting 40-60 lbs) without getting 'Ozempic Face.' I give Dr. Kay high marks as always, and highly recommend her and her practice! read more

Everyone in Dr. Kay's office is so kind and helpful. As I age I need more done to my face and I can trust Dr. Kay to give me exactly what I need without overdoing it. She gets it just right every time read more

I'm not into cosmetic procedures and stuff. But I always wanted to improve the way I look. I was never impressed with my jaw line and cheekbones. Dr Kay did some magic using Radiesse couple months ago. I could see the difference right away between injected and not injected site. Now my face looks so much better. I see myself so much prettier than even in my early twenties. Everything starting from check in the front up to post office care was top notch. Dr Kay shows a lot of care by providing comfy chairs, nice coffee, no wait time like with any other doctor. She asked all the questions about my wishes and explained how treatment works and what to expect. I already recommended her to all my friends and family. read more

I walked in to Dr Kay's office not knowing what to expect but knowing I needed a change. After losing weight with GLP1 my face was showing it. I'm a 50 year old wife and mom who runs marathons and sometimes my appearance is the last thing on my mind. Dr Kay worked her magic, giving me some soft volume back in my face where the weight loss had hollowed me out. I felt no pain but a little pressure which is normal. I had some swelling, nothing unexpected. I know it will take probably about 3 sessions for best result but it's already a huge difference. If you are on the fence about GLP1 because you are scared of ozempic face do not wait until you're at goal weight to start. Be proactive and talk to Dr Kay first. The office is clean, beautiful, and the staff is welcoming and attentive. Everyone's experience is personal and unique and Dr Kay will create a plan just for you. Don't wait. Live your best life now! read more

Dr. Kay is absolutely worth the one-hour drive each way. If you're anything like me and feel nervous about having anything done to your face, I completely understand. I spent a lot of time researching providers and following Dr. Kay on Instagram before finally making my decision. From the moment I walked in, she radiated professionalism, expertise, and a genuinely caring nature, which gave me the confidence to take the leap. She took the time to listen to my concerns, thoroughly explain my filler procedure, and make sure I felt comfortable every step of the way. Her gentle approach and attention to detail immediately put me at ease. What impressed me most was how much she genuinely cared about achieving natural, beautiful results while addressing my specific concerns. Her staff deserves recognition as well. Everyone is warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful, making you feel like a valued VIP from the moment you arrive. Could I find a provider closer to home? Absolutely. But none would compare to the exceptional level of care, professionalism, and personalized attention that Dr. Kay and her team consistently provide. For me, the drive is a small price to pay for such an outstanding experience. Highly recommend. read more

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Dr K is amazing and her office staff are great! Highly recommend! My experience has been top notch. read more

Dr. Kay Durairaj is a skilled, caring, and compassionate doctor. I participated in her Restore Study, and the results far exceeded my expectations! My face looks fuller, and my jawline is more defined. She took the time to explain the process thoroughly and was supportive throughout the entire experience. Her amazing staff was also incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful. I'm so happy with my results and highly recommend Dr. Kay for anyone considering participating in one of her studies or seeking expert skincare and aesthetic treatments. The entire experience was wonderful read more

I had a wonderful experience at doctor Kay's office. The staff was friendly, professional, and welcoming from the moment I arrived. Doctor Kay was attentive, caring, and took the time to listen to my concerns and answer all of my questions. I truly felt comfortable and well cared for throughout my visit. I really appreciate the excellent service and genuine care I received. I would definitely recommend this office to anyone looking for a caring and professional medical team! read more

It's easy to give a good review when you're told to do so "Ok give us 5 stars on yelp and Google and screen shot it" those are the words used when partaking in a trial. I'm sure you've seen the videos on instagram asking for people to be apart of these "studies" upon my arrival I waited 3 HOURS to be seen. Dr. Kay is talking to this young man like he's a complete idiot right in front of me. he's so scared to make the wrong move, which he did, over and over. Micro-needling with tox. Sounds cool? Fresh face. Never had anything done like this before. I was excited! 4 months later I'm noticing my right side of my face looks weird. My smile is off. I look like I'm gonna have a stroke or something. I reach out and apparently this is normal the nerves are reconnecting or something..all I know is don't worry about it. Ok. So when I come in for my final pictures waited another TWO HOURS. I'm looking at myself in the mirror and picking apart what my face needs. I kinda hate my droopy eyes and my jowls are looking a little jowly so I ask what can be done about this. I'm told I get 20 free units and if I'm interested in doing them today they can do it! I say ok and then I'm told they have some other stuff they can do to lift. ok sounds good! I never sign anything...no one explains what it is I'm getting nothing. Just prep the needles and get the camera girl in here asap to record this for social. I get numbed and dr. Kay comes in and begins shooting the tox into my forehead and around my eyes. An alarming pain in my right temple eye area, ouch! But I'm being filmed so I'm trying not to react. Then injections into my jaw and cheeks..i get done and I tell here that the right side really hurt a lot more than the left and I notice and immediate bruise on my right eye. Her response "oh was it a little spicy?!" And she was done! That was it. Prior to injection i told her I had been to the dentist for tooth extraction and she said how long has it been...3 weeks...you're fine. She just kept telling me you're here and you deserve this so I thought I do deserve this and if she says it's fine...it must be fine...she's the professional. I was not fine after and I regretted this decision immediately. My face hurt. Like a weird tingling hurt. A few days later my right side of my throat was killing me, l still have no idea why, and then a few days later my right eye was messed up. I couldn't see properly, it was blurry, I had a dark shadow. So I reached out and I went back in, I met with the nurse practitioner and she rubbed around my face and said did dr Kay know you had a tooth extraction, I said yes! She said just rest you've been through a lot. I think you'll be fine. If anything changes call. MIND YOU EVERY TIME I CALL NO ONE EVER CALLS BACK! so I resort to how I got into this mess, INSTAGRAM. I tell them I'm going to the emergency room because something is off. I get an MRI and then follow up with the eye doctor for the vision and basically im told a nerve must have been hit during injection and my eyes are very dry and he is confident that the sight will get better in due time. Ok good. Dr. Kay who was suppose to be on a call with me while I had that apt...didn't answer the phone after prior notice to the apt. She decides to call back 3 hours later and has this attitude towards me like I didn't do my due diligence in trying to figure out what the issue is and to have her involved. She basically wanted me to come back in which I understand but at the same time, it was a very crucial time in my week with my family and prior commitments to my children, so I couldn't just jet over to Pasadena, which I live nowhere near to possibly sit in her waiting room for 2 to 3 hours. I kept asking her what we could do. What was the game plan? I asked her about the symptoms I was experiencing she never said yes that's a side effect. Nothing she just wanted me to come in. But I'm afraid to let her do anything else to me. My vision got a little better so I just decided to let it go. I asked for my money back several times which was ignored. I did file a claim with my credit card company, luckily. And now months later I have developed these hard lumps in my jawline. I didn't know I was getting radiesse and the side effects or rare cases of what can happen. This isn't filler it can't be dissolved. So now I have these nodules all in my jawline and two of them are quite painful. They're directly over the injection sites as I took photos and have pictures of exactly where the injection sites. I reached out in regards to the nodules via telephone only to again nobody call me back so I reached out again via Instagram to then be sent a letter in the mail saying they can't help me and to seek advice somewhere else. So here I am. Too late for me...save yourself. It's not worth it. I'm in pain and still feel weird tingling and pressure. I never had any issues...not one problem prior. I wish I could go back in time. The whole experience was absolute shit. read more

Thank you Dr. Kay and staff for always going above and beyond for my medical grade beauty needs. I also appreciate you introducing me to Xeomin. I love coming to this clinic. It's always clean, everyone is so knowledgeable. read more

K Kay Durairaj, MD - Ear Nose & Throat Near Me - Pasadena, California

It's always a pleasure to see you Dr Kay, you always know how to compliment what I ask of you for my face and help keep my youth! Thank you Dr Kay and office staff! read more

I've been going to Dr. Kay for about three years. I have had neurotoxin, filler, biostimulators and have loved the results with each. Most recently I had a Luxa laser treatment, which was great. I highly recommend Dr. Kay. read more

Excellent care and expertise! Dr. Kay takes her time to assess what your individual needs are for improvement

Lovely staff and Doctor. Dr Kay is amazing, love her work and her vision for beauty. Will definitely be back and recommend to friends. Thank you Dr Kay! read more

Friendly staff, very accommodating, First time getting injections with Dr Kay. I will be back She does amazing work read more

I was a patient here between 2019 - 2024, repeatedly returning because I liked the results of my nose filler. However, the experience was consistently awful. I always waited between 1 to 3 hours to be seen. Dr. Kay never once acknowledged or apologized for the extreme delays, which shows a glaring lack of respect for her patients' time, even though her staff was always kind and apologetic. Eventually my nose began to look constantly red. I brought it up and asked if the filler needed to be dissolved. She dismissed my concerns, and prescribed antibiotics, which did absolutely nothing. I finally sought a second opinion from a new injector who confirmed my suspicions: I had a minor vascular occlusion. I am currently in the process of having the filler dissolved. There is a reason this place has so many 1-star reviews. Avoid. read more

My bestie referred me to Dr. Kay and I couldn't be happier. She is a true artist! Very kind, calm energy & sweet staff. I've been twice in less than 2 months because I had to come back for more! My best friend Lauren & I showing off our faces by Dr. Kay read more

K Kay Durairaj, MD - Ear Nose & Throat Near Me - Pasadena, California

Microneedling treatment Amazing treatment by Dr. Kay No down time No pain Treatment for acne scars, hyperpigmentation, fine lines read more

Such a great first experience! Everyone was so welcoming and made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. The office is beautiful, clean, and professional, and I felt like I was in really good hands. I'm very happy with my experience and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend! read more

I've had my third visit as a participant in a medical study. The office staff has been efficient, very kind, and does a great job answering my questions. Dr. Kay is wonderful and very encouraging. She really enjoys educating her patients, being sure to answer questions thoroughly and then some. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Kay for years and I love her! I feel like as I've gotten older and my skin and beauty concerns are changing/evolving she has given me great advice and treatment. I love how sculpted my cheeks look and my improvement in my jowls after having a 70 lb weight loss. read more

I had such a wonderful experience with Dr. Kay Durairaj, MD and her entire team! I came in for my Radiesse treatment for the first time and from the moment I arrived, everyone was so welcoming, professional, and kind read more

I have been coming to Dr Kay's office for years and I don't trust anyone else with my face. She lifted and sculpted my face with Radiesse in the cheeks and jaw and it was life changing! Her surgical knowledge of the face makes me feel completely safe and secure knowing I'm in the best hands! Love you Dr Kay! read more

I had a micro needling with xeomin session with Dr. Kay Durairaj in January. It was painless and so easy. My recovery was only maybe a day or two of mild redness and my skin felt dry. Two weeks after my skin looked and felt great!! I could noticeably see a glow and my pore sizes were definitely smaller. I am not one to regularly get any kind of cosmetic procedure done so I was very nervous. Dr. Kay and her entire staff were so friendly and made me feel so comfortable. When feeling a bit insecure from normal age related changes, it was so nice to be complimented and made to feel beautiful. I can't recommend them enough. read more

K Kay Durairaj, MD - Left side is before microneedling the right side is 6 weeks after. - Ear Nose & Throat Near Me - Pasadena, California

I had an absolutely wonderful experience here! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was so calming and professional. The staff was incredibly welcoming, and the service was top-tier. I left feeling completely refreshed and pampered. I'll definitely be back! read more

(BOTCHED FILLER + EXTREME WAIT TIME) I went to Dr. K's Pasadena clinic twice for lip filler, and each visit was extremely disappointing. Both times I waited far beyond my scheduled appointment time, once for nearly three hours. I was left alone in a dark exam room with no updates or check-ins. (Even during the Botox visit, I still waited far longer than expected.) At every other aesthetic clinic I've been to, I've been seen promptly but here, I was simply left waiting with no communication. When Dr. K finally came in, it felt rushed and chaotic. She and another woman quickly asked what I was getting, apologized for being "super busy," applied numbing cream, and returned a short while later to inject me very quickly. The filler portion took less than 2 minutes, and afterward, I was sent straight out to pay. The entire experience lacked the care and professionalism I would expect from a medical office. Unfortunately, the results were also poor. The filler ended up placed on the inside of my lip, creating a visible shelf and thickness when flipped inward. It even caused a temporary speech impediment (a lisp). When I went elsewhere to have it dissolved, the provider who treated me was shocked at how much filler had been misplaced. That experience alone made me lose all trust in this clinic. For context, I paid between the standard price range at this clinic and all of that filler had to be dissolved. I've since gone to other professionals for aesthetic treatments and have never had a single issue or been made to wait excessively. Having worked in customer service myself, I can confidently say this kind of disregard for patients' time and comfort is unprofessional. Don't assume that just because someone is a "facial plastic surgeon" you'll automatically receive better results or treatment, that was not my experience here. In short: overpriced, poorly managed, and rushed care that left me with misplaced filler and zero trust in the practice. To add, when I first visited for Botox in my masseter due to TMJ, a nurse administered the injections. I had a few units left over, so she asked if I wanted them in my forehead, I said yes. Then, completely unprompted, she looked at me and said, "You'd be a perfect candidate for under-eye filler." I was 25 years old at the time and found that comment very off-putting. I never asked about under-eye filler and was perfectly fine with how my eyes looked. It felt more like an upsell than a genuine medical suggestion, and honestly, it made me uncomfortable. read more

K Kay Durairaj, MD - misplaced filler - Ear Nose & Throat Near Me - Pasadena, California

Dr. Kay is my go to for all facial treatments. She gives great suggestions on facial injections.

Went to Dr Kay today for mid face filler and felt so taken care of! All the staff was super sweet and made me feel at home, and Dr Kay was lovely and made sure I felt okay the whole time, took a break when I needed it and made me feel so calm the entire duration! Immediate results look amazing and I can't wait for the final result to hit read more

I have been seeing Dr. Kay for a few years. I am grateful for her expertise. She doesn't have a cookie cutter approach. She listens and based on anatomy, my skin, my life style and what I am trying to achieve she customizes my treatment. Each visit, I leave loving the results and appreciating the care I receive. read more

Came in February just now getting to review. Fillers for collagen production in the face and lips Dr. K said it takes time to see it. Look forward to updating review as I will be back. A virgin on my face so trusting myself in her hands. read more

Dr. Kay and her team are amazing! Staff is accommodating and supportive. The staff is very informative about how long procedures will take, so I can plan my day around the appointment. Every time I book - I receive a text and email with the full breakdown which I find very helpful. I have done fillers, Botox and Sculptra at this office . I highly recommend doing your lips with Dr.Kay and her NP Anna. Both of them take their time to augment your existing natural shape and have the best long-lasting results. Office manager Carmen always goes above and beyond for her patients to make sure they have the best experience. PS: I love her products as well. High-quality and affordable. read more

Amazing and friendly staff and Dr Kay was so nice. They checked my swollen lymph and she also had a medical student come shadow her and practice on me as well. They went the extra step of helping me charge my phone because it was about to die. She was very gentle and quick but efficient inchecking everything. The only reason i say 4 stars instead of 5 is because they dont take all types of insurances, which is understandable. Just wish they took the type i have so i can come back and get everything i need done by Dr Kay! 11/10 would recommend coming here read more

I got introduced to Dr Kay through a friend and I started to come here more often. Today I just got done radiesse and some xeomin, my first time getting tox, the results are pretty good. I got cheek filer to lift. read more

I always love coming here and seeing nurse Anna, she does my lips and they always turn out amazing. I get so many compliments! Thank you Anna and staff :) read more

A few months ago, I was told by the nurse practitioner that I didn't have an ear infection but prescribed steroids for the pain. Although I also had pain in throat, this was overlooked. Due to the prior negative experience, I made an appt with another ENT. I was diagnosed with a tumor in my throat. I don't think this establishment focuses on thorough diagnosis. Just awful! read more

K Kay Durairaj, MD - Note - Ear Nose & Throat Near Me - Pasadena, California

Worse place I ever been came here waited for hours didn't like my procedure please look for other clinics that are more professional and know what there doing I don't recommend this place read more

Thank you to Dr. Kay and Carmen for their amazing service during my procedure. I got a treatment under my eyes for my under eye problem I've been having for months and they made sure I walked out with a smile and a better look. read more

Dr.Kay's artistic eye never fails. She is simply the best there is! Her and her team are wonderful and professional. read more

K Kay Durairaj, MD - Lobby/waiting area. - Ear Nose & Throat Near Me - Pasadena, California

The staff were so warm and friendly. I was a little nervous and Dr Kay was very kind and made me feel so at ease. Everyone was professional and thorough which I appreciated. I already can't wait to come back! read more

Dr. K. Duraraj is truly in a league of her own. From the moment you walk into Beauty by Dr. K, you feel cared for, heard, and completely confident that you're in expert hands. Dr. K combines extraordinary medical knowledge with an artistic eye and a deep understanding of facial harmony, aging, and overall wellness. What sets Dr. K apart is her thoughtful, personalized approach. She never rushes, takes the time to listen, and creates treatment plans that enhance your natural beauty rather than overdo it. Her recommendations are honest, conservative, and always rooted in what's best for you--not trends or upselling. The results speak for themselves: refreshed, natural, and radiant. Friends comment on how rested and glowing I look, not "what I had done," which is exactly the goal. Her practice also reflects the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and innovation, with a warm, welcoming staff and a beautiful, calming environment. Dr. K is not just an aesthetic physician--she's a true artist, educator, and partner in your long-term skin health and confidence. If you're looking for someone you can trust completely with your face and well-being, look no further. Beauty by Dr. K is simply exceptional. read more