I have a medical background and always research a lot before choosing a doctor or any other health professional. For a few years I had been wanting to do some aesthetic procedures. Plastic surgery is something people generally keep private and is therefore very difficult to get recommendations from previous patients of a plastic surgeon. I nevertheless persisted and narrowed down my choice to three surgeons, all of them highly recommended. But while in the waiting room of one of the doctors I saw a patient (for, I assume a re-visit) and I was appalled at her mask like face--apparently after an overdone face lift. I did not walk out, but decided that this one doctor would not be for me. The second doctor--a very famous one--took me in the office and showed me on his IPad, the normal and very radical procedures he would use for the type of work I wanted done. Glossy pictures. Lots of promotion. And he wanted to do much much more than I wanted. Nope to this one as well. Finally I visited Dr. Markowitz. I asked him to do X, Y, and Z, and he gently told me that I don't need that much work and suggested a very conservative and minimalist procedure which he performed. The results were and continue to be truly amazing. I am forever grateful to him, and when I need more work done, I will not hesitate to go back to him. I have to add that I am a realist, not a perfectionist and having seen the result of many many surgeries of all kinds, I know that results vary a little bit from patient to patient. All I could hope for was for Dr. Markowitz to do his very best, given my specific age, my body structure, my specific healing response and all other variations. And his very best he did. I am truly grateful for his surgical skills and equally grateful for his post-op care. I am lucky to have found him. Very very lucky. read more

Dr. Markowitz is an amazing plastic surgeon. I have two very beautiful friends who are in their 70's but look at least twenty years younger and so natural. You would never guess that either one of them had anything done to their faces. When I hit 60, I decided it was time to freshen things up. I discreetly reached out to both of my friends and asked if they could recommend a doctor. They both told me that there is only one person in Los Angeles/Beverly Hills--Dr. Bernard Markowitz. I had a brow lift with Dr. Markowitz in 2019 and then decided to do my neck and lower face in 2020. I am so thrilled with the results. I feel like my face was restored to how it used to look naturally. It's so nice to look in the mirror and like what you see. Everyone just tells me how healthy and rested I look. With those two successes under my belt, I decided to have him remove my 29-year-old breast implants and do a breast lift. Two years ago I went to the doctor who installed the implants to inquire about removing them and doing a lift. He told me I would not be happy with the results and I should leave things alone. WRONG. It's only been 10 days but the results from Dr. Markowitz are incredible. I have natural, smaller, perkier looking breasts and no more implants. I feel lighter and great. I wish I had done this years ago. Dr. Markowitz is an incredible surgeon and I recommend that anyone who is considering a cosmetic procedure call him first. This guy is an artist. He can do anything. And he is a very nice and caring man with great integrity. He will be honest with you about what you can expect. His office staff is lovely and so professional. Antonia takes such good care of you every step of the way. You really only need to call one doctor, Dr. Bernard Markowitz read more

Let me preface this with stating that I have no compulsive desire for cosmetic surgery. I have had 4 procedures over the past 20 years with Dr. Markowitz. Dr. Markowitz is by far the most conscientious doctor I have ever experienced. He takes his work so seriously, ie. I know that he never socializes Sunday through Thursday nights, so that he can review the next day's surgeries and be at his best to perform at his best. I can also attest to his requirements for the highest standards for pre-op, during op, post-op and during your recovery at post-op surgical centers. His nurses have all worked for him for decades, because they've told me that they are so proud to be associated with him. My head nurse told me that Dr. Markowitz requires more from those nurses than any other plastic and reconstructive surgeon that uses their facility for after-care. Another example of his commitment to excellence in patient care and outcome: if a Sunday happens to be the right number of days for stitches to be removed, he is there! Nothing is more important to him than the comfort and happiness with the outcome for his patients. His entire surgical team as well as his team in his office are the most caring and competent group of people, reflecting how professional he is with everything. You feel so secure with every person throughout your experience from making initial appointment to your last release consultation. I have interviewed many over the years, and there is NO ONE who comes close to making me feel that I am in the very best hands and that my experience during and after will be the absolute best possible. There is no one better than Dr. Bernard Markowitz! read more

Dr. Markowitz is by far the best plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles or anywhere. He not only has the best disposition, he cares about his patients first and foremost. His sole focus is to make his patient look beautiful. I got a tummy tuck and liposuction from Dr. M on December 15, 2020 and it was the best decision I ever made. My stomach is completely flat, toned, and even has definition. My love handles are gone and I look completely transformed. I told him I was concerned about the how my belly button will look as I have seen many that look so unnatural. My belly button is perfect and looks extremely natural. His aftercare is perfection as well. He made sure everything was perfect and saw me in his office every other day for weeks to check on me, even on Christmas day, New Years Day and continuing for months. I am so pleased with the entire process. His entire staff is also first rate. His office staff, Antonia, Amelia and others are so helpful, nice, and a pleasure to see. His surgery staff is the best, the nurses, anesthesiologist are all first rate. The after care nurses are the best, particularly Lynn who lives and breathes to make sure you are the best you can be. She goes out of her way to make sure you are comfortable and happy. Definitely follow all their advice and do what they say and you will be as happy as I am. I can't wait for my next surgery with them! read more

I couldn't be happier with the beautiful results from my temporal brow lift and upper lid surgery performed by Dr. Markowitz. From my very first office visit, he truly listened to my concerns. We carefully discussed all my options, and I especially appreciated that he personally took all of my pre-operative photos rather than delegating them to a nurse. That level of attentiveness made me feel genuinely cared for. He even asked me to send photos of myself from earlier years so he could ensure I would still look like me -- just refreshed. That thoughtful approach meant so much to me, and he absolutely delivered. Since I flew into Los Angeles without family to assist me, I was a bit nervous -- but Antonia and the entire staff took extraordinary care of every detail. They arranged medical van transportation to and from my hotel, provided nurses to stay with me and monitor my vitals, changed my cold compresses, and ensured I was completely comfortable. A nurse even drove me to my post-op appointment and hyperbaric treatments, and returned with me to the hotel to help wash my hair. Everything was organized seamlessly and stress-free. I felt supported every step of the way. I am beyond happy with my results and incredibly grateful for such attentive, compassionate care. read more

I interviewed with several Beverly Hills plastic surgeons and did not find a surgeon that made me completely confident and comfortable, until I met Dr. Markowitz. I could immediately tell that he had a passion and perfectionism towards his profession, without being egotistical or insensitive. He took time to explain everything from pre-surgery to post-surgery and was very transparent. Because of Dr. Markowitz and his incredible staff (including surgical coordinator Antonia Davis) I was completely confident and secure going into the procedure. After the procedure (full face, neck, and brow lift) I was a little swollen, but there was absolutely no bruising or scarring. The day after, I could already see results that were natural looking. I had a quick recovery and my friends and family would compliment me, on the fact that my face looked the same as it did 20 years ago. Dr. Markowitz has a keen understanding of facial structure and his inherent expertise left me with a totally natural result. I cannot recommend Dr. Markowitz highly enough. As a women who was on the fence and hesitant about this procedure, he made me feel completely secure and have such a joyful experience through it all. read more

Bernard saved my life. A few years back I had liposuction for a pouch of fat underneath my chin and it went terribly wrong. My face was lumpy, the doctor didn't measure how much fat he took out so he took way too much, he used an old school machine which was extremely painful and my face look like a deflated balloon at 40! I went for multiple opinions and no one was optimistic, or at least I didn't feel confident that they could fix the problem. I was miserable every day. But when I met Bernard he took a lot of time walking me through how he would do it and I finally felt I could trust someone to help me. He performed a complicated half face lift which was basically reconstructive surgery. After my recovery, I looked like myself again but even more rested and youthful - I was so relieved and happy. I also had very little pain and barely any bruising. I didn't need to take strong medications, just advil for a few days afterwards. He is a brilliant surgeon. I wouldn't think of going to anyone else. read more

Let me start this by saying my husband is a physician in Beverly Hills. I follow several Instagram accounts, and I can honestly say that some of the most popular social presences are not commensurate with their work. I'm 62 and was tired of looking so tired and haggard when I looked in the mirror. Makeup no longer helped cover my age up. I asked my husband for advice in finding a plastic surgeon. We both know that some of the most famous reputations have had some big mistakes, and their social presence isn't necessarily accurate. Anesthesiologists see everything during surgeries. My husband asked around, and Dr. Markowitz's name came up as being the most committed to detail with fastidious elegant work and results. He is truly an artist. If you looked for scars with a magnifying glass, you would not see mine. I'm so grateful to him. I look fresh, a little more feminine and soft. I look like I feel when I play with my grandchildren. read more

I had a facelift from Dr. Markowitz in the past year and am very pleased with the results. I had many questions and concerns prior to the procedure and he addressed them all, including concerns about my particular hairline issues, which he took into account in doing the surgery. The whole process was positive for me and now when I look in the mirror, I like what I see. He is a conservative surgeon so you end up looking natural and not "pulled". He is very honest in his opinion of what solution is best for you but there is no pressure to do anything you don't need. He will actually tell you he thinks you're fine as you are if he thinks you are not seeing a part of yourself realistically. I trust him completely and I would (and have) recommended him to others without reservation. Thank-you Dr. Markowitz! read more

I have been a patient and a friend of Dr Markowitz for over 20 years now. There is not a better cosmetic surgeon anywhere in the country! Countless times he has diagnosed me with life threatening melanoma's, and each time saved my life with incredible precision and fantastic results. His attention to detail as well as aftercare follow up is truly remarkable. He is simply the very best at what he does. In addition, I have been fortunate enough to have Dr Markowitz perform elective cosmetic surgery on me on more than one occasion, and with each procedure once again yielded fantastic results. I would highly recommend Dr. Markowitz for anyone considering elective cosmetic surgery, he is simply the very best in his field. read more

My experience with Dr. Markowitz could not have been better! He was kind, caring, compassionate and gentle, not to mention being an excellent surgeon. I had my upper eye lids done as well as a small bump on my nose removed and my deviated septum repaired. Before surgery I had two consultations and a pre-op appointment. Dr. Markowitz was thorough, professional, funny and very reassuring. Everything he told me in terms of the surgery and healing came to be. I am extremely pleased with the results now just shy of three months out. His staff (Antonia, Tara and Susan) was also wonderful making me feel comfortable and well taken care of. I would highly and enthusiastically recommend Dr. Markowitz! read more

I never wrote a review for Dr. Markowitz but after reading a negative review here, I felt I wanted to write something. I had Dr. M do my face over 12 years ago and it was the best thing I could have done for myself. Although I'm starting to feel like I might need a little lift, my face still looks great and I still have the great neckline (jawline) he gave me. His approach, as mentioned, is on the conservative side but that's why his work is so fabulous. Over the 12 years, I have recommended so many people and they were all totally happy!! The Dr. has great taste and knows exactly what you need and will never push anything unnecessary. See you soon Dr. Markowitz!! read more

Dr. Markowitz did an AMAZING job on my face lift. I'm frankly shocked to see a negative review here. I was so worried about looking "pulled" My facelift is so natural looking that people can't tell that I had work done!. But EVERYONE tells me how young I look! He literally bought me 10 years or maybe more in my career, which is very ageist. He is not only a pure professional, but an artist. I've recommended several of my friends to him and my daughter had her nose done and looks amazing and is as happy with her outcome as I am. He's not a "coddler" by nature but who cares about that when the outcome is so spectacular! read more

Dr. Markowitz is a phenomenal surgeon. I had brow elevation and lower face lift before 2 months no one can tell what I did in my face just younger version of me he is the best and he's the exceptional surgeon in all Beverly Hills, he stand alone than all other surgeon I been looking for dr to do my face for 5 years with dr Markowitz I decided to go ahead and do the operation immediately after my consultation I had the best experience with him and I'm so lucky and bless that I found him (God bless him and bless his hand ) . read more

Dr. Markowitz performed cosmetic surgery on me eight and a half years ago. I looked 30 years younger afterwards but now look 20 years younger. After all, cosmetic surgery does not last forever. I teased him shortly thereafter because I experienced being called miss instead of ma'am. Yes. I looked that much younger. I adore Dr. Markowitz and his entire staff. Professional, courteous, and caring. I was blessed by his knowledge and his surgical talent. read more

It's been a year since I had my facelift. Dr. Markowitz is an amazing doctor. He is caring and honest. I just went to see him because it has been a year. My neck and facelift in general are perfect. I don't looked pulled...just refreshed and younger. I get many complimemnts but none of my friends can tell. Incredible job on hidden scars. I wear a pony tail all the time. Thank you Dr Markowitz!!! read more

There isn't a better surgeon in California! He is a pro from consultation to post op and years following. I've enjoyed the pleasure of his skillful touch resulting in a reflection that looks like I had once remembered but long past. I appear unchanged although I know better. Count your blessings if you're fortunate enough to have him as your board certified, highly recommended, plastic surgeon! read more

Dr. Markowitz did my facelift when I was 55. He did an absolutely fantastic job...I look so natural. I'm 72 now and still look great. If I was younger I would consider doing my breasts, but it's too late now. He was calm, professional and really seemed to care about me. I would tell anyone to see him and forget about anyone else. Nanci C. read more