Dear Dr. Newman, Claudia, and the Entire Team,…read more I wanted to write and express how truly grateful I am for the wonderful care I received throughout my tummy tuck journey. Making the decision to have surgery is a very personal one, and naturally, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. From the moment I walked into your office, however, I knew I was in the right hands. Every interaction was met with kindness, encouragement, and genuine care. To Claudia and the staff, I thank you for your friendly smiles, professionalism, and the way you consistently went above and beyond. It is rare to find a team that works together so seamlessly while making every patient feel important and valued. Dr. Newman, I cannot thank you enough. Your kindness and compassion are truly remarkable. In a world where medical care can sometimes feel rushed, you took the time to listen, answer questions, and make me feel completely at ease. Your caring bedside manner is something I will never forget. I always felt that you genuinely cared about me as a person, not just as a patient. Not only am I thrilled with my results, but I am equally grateful for the experience itself. The confidence I have gained is a gift, but what stands out most is the way I was treated every step of the way--with dignity, warmth, respect, and genuine compassion. Thank you all for the incredible work you do and for creating an environment where patients feel supported, cared for, and encouraged. I feel blessed to have found your practice and will always be grateful for the kindness and expertise you showed me. With heartfelt appreciation, Suzy Moore

There are truly no words strong enough to express the gratitude our family has for Dr. Jewell From…read morethe very first consultation through my mom's mastectomy and recovery, they showed not only exceptional surgical skill, but also genuine compassion, patience, and humanity during one of the hardest times in our lives. My mom was understandably scared and emotional, but Dr. Jewell made her feel safe, respected, informed, and cared for every step of the way. Their professionalism and confidence gave our entire family peace of mind, and the results of the surgery exceeded our expectations. The staff truly goes above and beyond. What stood out most was the kindness and empathy shown throughout the entire process. Dr. Jewell never made my mom feel like "just another patient." They treated her with dignity, warmth, and incredible attention to detail. That level of care means everything when someone is facing breast cancer and such a life-changing surgery. We are forever grateful for the strength, comfort, and outstanding medical care Dr. Jewell provided. I would recommend them to anyone looking for not only an incredibly talented plastic surgeon, but also a doctor with a truly compassionate heart.

I came to Dr. Newman for a breast augmentation revision, which basically entailed redoing them…read morecompletely (lift, new implants, mesh support, skin removal, etc). I had a terrible experience with a previous surgeon, being a breast cancer survivor, it was pretty traumatizing. Naturally I was very nervous about getting the result I was looking for (this second go around), however it didn't take long for him and his staff, to have me feeling at ease. Dr. Newmans staff is top notch, so professional and beyond kind, from the ladies that called for appointment reminders, to the front desk staff, to the lady that was in the room with me and Dr. Newman during my consult. Dr. Newman, himself, is very soft spoken, kind and has such a good energy about him. He took his time and listened to exactly what I wanted to achieve. He asked me numerous questions and discussed in great detail what he would do to help me achieve the results I was looking for. The surgical center staff did not disappoint either. Summer was my nurse and she was absolutely amazing! So sweet, kept me very comfortable and warm while I waited for Dr. Newman. She was so good, I didn't even feel her put the IV in my arm (which is hard to find with my small veins). Dr. Patel was my Anesthesiologist (she's amazing). She called me a few days prior to my surgery and talked to me for about 30 minutes, going over everything she would do, the day of surgery, and really took her time discussing things I could do to ensure a Speedy recovery. On the day of my surgery She made me feel so comfortable and at ease! When I got home from surgery and was able to take my bra off and see my results, I cried happy tears. They look better than I had imagined. He gave me the lift I was looking for, without looking fake. Everything about them is perfect and symmetrical (which can be tricky, since I had a previous lumpectomy). Not only did I look amazing, I had the speediest recovery ever. I had very minimal swelling, no drains, only had to take 1 pain pill the night of the surgery and one the next night. I took Advil for 2 days and that was it. He is an absolute master of his craft and I will be referring any and everyone that Is looking for a plastic surgeon. Dr. Newman is the best!!!!

I'm a woman of a certain age, and about 10 years ago I promised myself that when I retired I would…read moreget a few procedures done on my tired and saggy self in order to live my last twenty years with some form of renewed physical confidence. Well, that time inevitably arrived and I found that it was only my face and neck that bothered me. I began the search to find the right surgeon for the work, and shelled out quite a bit of money in consultation fees with highly rated local surgeons. What ended up mattering was the "vibe" of the office, the time the surgeon spent on the consultation, and the quality of his assessment of my face and neck. My goal was to look like like a less wrinkled version of myself. I did not want to look "done." All my questions were answered and all my concerns addressed by Dr. Newman. I also loved the consistently positive nursing and office staff. I don't remember the day of the surgery with any accuracy, but I will say that the anesthesiologist Dr. Patel was incredibly kind and forthcoming. She made sure that I knew exactly what to expect. I'm very happy that I chose Dr, Michael Newman for this work. I'm nearly two months out from my neck and jawline surgery and I am so pleased. I also had an Erbium laser treatment (since I'd already be under anesthesia), so the recovery was a little tough on my thin skin. During this time, Dr. Newman and his staff basically babied me (because I AM a baby about this stuff) and he answered every anxious question with a zen-like calm. Every time I left the office, I felt a thousand times better. Dr. Newman's skillful talent is evident in my natural result, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Dr. Petti was great throughout my whole process! She herself made feel comfortable and welcomed!…read moreShe gave me constant reassurance I was going to well taken care of. They were thorough with directions of after care for post op and care for preop. Each appointment I had was efficient. Any question I had whether big or small they never made a fuss of getting me the help I needed. The response time via phone was always nice and easy. Dr. Petti has a wonderful team and herself included. If I needed anymore work done I come back to her without a doubt! Her work on was impeccable. Healing was flawless. She goes above and beyond to ensure her patients are happy with their results!! At least I can say from my experience!!

I'm more than satisfied with Dr Petti and her staff. I've thought about some kind of treatment a…read morefew years ago, went to Dr Petti based on a coworker's recommendation. I was so glad that I went for Botox a couple years ago. I'm still getting Botox a few times per year. I've also gotten the Vivace microneedling a couple times. The photo I posted shows my last visit. I'm turning 48 in December and my goal is maintenance. It takes a couple weeks to see results but I just loved the brightness, the smoothness and I'm so pleased I came. Excellent results with Vivace. This visit, I had the Cool Peel laser for the first time. I was nervous because when my coworker had it, she looked like she got sunburned real bad. Well, that's the same with me but I'm so excited because I know the lines, wrinkles, coloring etc will be reduced and more even. My coworker still looks fabulous a year later. I have a few epionce boxes, the thermal spray, the arnika forte and cera ve free samples. My favorite is the thermal spray--refrigerated of course. Dr Petti is knowledgeable, friendly, professional and I'm just happy to be around her and her staff. They know what they're talking about, and I recommend going to her for sure.

I had a great experience at awaken aesthetics. Faith was incredibly friendly and helpful and…read morepersonable. Dr. Ahn was patient, thorough, realistic and honest. It was a breath of fresh air and made me feel really comfortable and in good hands. There's no pressure or rush for anything. In fact, you're encouraged to think everything over and not make any decisions until you're ready. I will be back. :)

I had really high hopes with this place. I did online research and decided to schedule an initial…read moreconsultation with them but unfortunately had to reschedule on more than one occasion. Faith and Michelle were the people contacting me about my appointments. During our call today Michelle complained that they had an hour set aside for me, which I apologized for and I explained what was going on and why I was unable to make my appointments. She told me it would be the third time I was rescheduling. I apologized and told her I have done my best to communicate with them why I was unable to make it. Given the way she spoke to me, I asked for her name and I asked to speak to a manager to which she responded that she was the manager. She rudely asked if I wanted to reschedule again. At this point I said no because I wouldn't even feel comfortable having to interact with her in person let alone have a procedure done here. I completely understand that time had been set aside for me as a potential new patient, however the lack of customer service is unfortunate.

Peerless in this business. Dr. Marcus knows his stuff inside and out and is a true artist. From…read morebasic Botox and other injectable needs to lasers and more invasive procedures, you can't go wrong with Marcus Medical.

I would give a one star rating but don't want to reflect negatively on Dr. Marcus, as I never met…read morehim plus I did not have surgery there, but I did have this shocking experience with another doctor, Samra (surname unknown): I made a $150 non-refundable consultation appointment that I thought would be with Dr. Marcus, but I was assigned to Samra. At the outset, I relayed that due to upcoming Christmas events that I could not miss, the first thing I needed to know was how much recovery time would there be before I would be able to to go out, specifically due to the events and referenced the dates. She said I would need to be at home recovering for about a week which I said would make the (relatively minor) surgery possible for me. I had my calendar and filled in the dates of the surgery and the completion of recovery along with notes re: a post surgery appointment. I bought the required meds and scheduled my calendar around the surgery. A month or more later, two days before the surgery, Samra called for the first time seemingly to be sure I was taking the pre-surgery medications. She then mentioned some specifics about the recovery period which revealed it was going to be longer than one week. I reminded her about what she had said during my appointment with her and asked her just how long I would have to remain at home and she said four weeks!!!!! I reminded her of her assurance that recovery would take a week and she denied saying it. I was also shocked as much more invasive plastic surgery ten years ago had taken a week to recover. So I cancelled the surgery as well as any further involvement with this clinic.

Dr. Irvine is not only a genius at her craft, but also an exceptionally kind physician/surgeon with…read morean outstanding bedside manner. We had a particularly unique and difficult situation when our 35-year-old son with special needs had a traumatic fall and broke his nose in two places in October 2024. His nose was visibly smashed and his breathing was badly impacted. He ultimately needed a rhinoplasty and septoplasty. After an initial consultation with another ENT left him frightened and unwilling to consider surgery, we spent nearly a year searching for a surgeon with both exceptional skill and genuine compassion. Dr. Leslie Irvine lived up to our expectations in every way! Dr. Irvine put our son so much at ease that he requested the surgery himself. He went into the hospital in an amazingly optimistic frame of mind, even during pre-op. His recovery was easier than expected, though understandably uncomfortable until the stents were removed a week later. His surgery was in October 2025, but I waited four months to write this review so we could see the results after most of the swelling resolved. We are amazed with the results! His nose looks fantastic, his breathing is greatly improved and this procedure has helped him regain his confidence. We were so impressed with Dr. Irvine's skill that six weeks ago I underwent an in-office procedure with her called VivAer to improve my own breathing. It took only about 20 minutes, strengthened my nasal walls, reduced my turbinates, and required no downtime at all. My breathing is dramatically better, I'm sleeping more soundly and exercising feels easier. We feel extremely fortunate to have found Dr. Irvine and could not recommend her more highly. If you're on the fence about fixing your nose... just call Dr. Irvine.

Located off Rosecrans in Manhattan Beach. Nice location and the place is on the first floor right…read moreas you enter to the right. I was referred to her by the Doctor from the Hoag ER who checked me out. She was very nice, understanding and very helpful in everything she checked my eye and nose out. On my 2nd visit she referred me to an Eye Specialist and then she took care of my fractured nose by realigning it back to as close as she could. She was awesome talked me through everything she is very knowledgeable and has a calm soothing voice. Thank you to Dr Leslie Irvine for taking care of me.

I was referred to Dr. David A. Bray Jr. by my Primary Care Doctor…read more When I received his information, I looked at is website. I found another patient, with my same issue! Her before and after photos were impressive! Previous to meeting with Dr. Bray Jr., I had done consultations, with other physicians, for this same surgery. I trust my own intuition. In prior situations, I just didn't feel motivated to move ahead before. I liked that Dr. Bray Jr. took his time. I felt he took my case very seriously. I also didn't feel that I was being sold something! I knew my health was the most important part of my whole surgery!! I felt at ease, confident and motivated to schedule my surgery. After doing my first consultation, I knew Dr. Bray Jr. was my guy!! Rose is his fantastic Patient Coordinator/ Manager. She is great with keeping patients on track and aware of every step! Christina is the efficient and sweet Medical Assistant. My personal experience of the whole process has been amazing! I'm so happy and grateful for everything! I'm in the first week of my healing and I can say it has been super smooth! I would encourage anyone, who wants to improve themselves, to meet with Dr.Bray Jr. and his great staff! I'm truly so happy with my outcome!!

Had a great experience. Dr. Brey is very professional, had an incredible training, triple board…read morecertified- very impressive resume, and very skillful. I'm planning another procedure with Dr. Brey.

Just as others have said, he really takes time to explain things in a calm and thorough way and…read moreputs zero pressure on you too make any decisions until you're ready. I will definitely be going back. The office manager Faith is wonderful too.

I was fortunate to find Dr. Ahn in the South Bay area. He is an excellent, caring surgeon. Dr…read more Ahn restored my eye from an upper blepharoplasty done wrongly from another surgeon. Dr.Ahn is a highly skilled specialist; his thoughtfulness and explanations were exceptional. I met many plastic surgeons and Dr. Ahn really stands above others. I would advise anyone to see Dr. Ahn before making a decision. I wish I had met him earlier. Thank you Dr. Ahn and continue with your great work to help others as you did for me.

Dr. Liang was my surgeon at South Bay Plastics and I couldn't be happier with my surgical results…read moreand his patient care! I first met Dr. Liang in Oct 2025 to discuss a breast augmentation. I always come with a list of questions and he answered them all patiently and in detail. The surgery was in early Dec 2025 and went smoothly! I did have some GI disturbances with the antibiotics post-surgery and when I called the clinic he got back to me super quickly. I just had my 5 month post-op and I'm so happy with the results and was reminded of what great bedside manner he has. Highly recommend Dr. Liang!

Dr Liang is not just a very talented surgeon, he has great bedside manners. My mom, Adalgisa, was…read morehis patient after being diagnosed with breast cancer. He was reassuring, explained the process and did a phenomenal job. He reconstructed her breast with her stomach, she now has an hour glass figure and has found the silver lining after a traumatic event. He helped her gain her confidence back and did an incredible job stitching her up, scars are hardly noticeable. The staff were always friendly and as much as we dreaded this journey, having someone like him made it better. We are forever grateful for Dr. Liang!

After five previous surgeries related to breast cancer, my right breast was never properly…read morereconstructed -- physically or emotionally. I had honestly given up hope that things could ever look or feel right again. Then I met Dr. Lisa Jewel, and everything changed. From our very first appointment, she truly listened to me. She understood not only what I wanted aesthetically, but what this journey had meant to me personally. Her compassion, attention to detail, and confidence immediately put me at ease - something I hadn't felt with any previous surgeon. Six months later, the results are beyond anything I could have imagined. Everything looks incredible, and more importantly, my confidence has been completely restored. I finally feel like myself again. Every single person in her office deserves praise as well - from scheduling to billing to the clinical staff, everyone treated me with kindness, patience, and genuine care. They listened to my needs and made the entire process seamless and supportive. Finding Dr. Jewel was truly life-changing. This experience has been priceless, and I am endlessly grateful.

Dr. Lisa Jewell at South Bay Plastic Surgeons performed a breast reduction and liposuction on the…read moreside of my chest. From the beginning her office staff was very easy to communicate with and made me feel at ease. At my initial appointment Dr. Jewell listened to my concerns, did a thorough examination, and walked me through my options. Her staff worked with my insurance to provide me the best care with optimal coverage. On the day of the procedure she took her time to make markings, and that showed in the results. I had regular follow up appointments, and she worked with me to find a solution when one incision was slower in healing. Throughout the process I was continually impressed with the amount of information given to me, and how thoroughly all my questions were addressed. She gave very clear instructions regarding healing, medication, scar treatment, and what I should expect at different times during the healing. Any time I had a question the office staff was very response by both phone and email. Dr. Jewell has a calming and confident bedside manner, and it helped me feel at ease in her care. I am so satisfied with the final look of my reduction! She made sure that the final look was symmetrical (but not in a weird way), and fit my frame beautifully. I would recommend her to anyone thinking about plastic surgery, either cosmetic or reconstructive.