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Well folks another surgery. This was my 5th. I give thanks to Dr B. For not giving up on me. I can tell you that I started with a nub of what was once a beautiful nose. Wegener's takes no prisoners,It consumed my nose causing me to have serious self image issues. Dr. B has always listen to my concerns and desperation. At no time did he convey a defeatist attitude to my situation. I can tell you it's been hell. I am so grateful and humbled by this experience. His reassurance that he can correct my deformity is what gave me strength to start this journey and not look back or regret my decision. I can't say enough of Dr.B . The staff have always treated with kindness and respect and I wish to thank them all for there patience with me. It is without reservation that I can tell you, you will never in your lifetime find such a caring doctor. This journey causes one to instill serious doubt in the outcome. I thank god for having me cross path with Dr. B. Everyone that knows me can attest to the fact that I am a strong willed person and that I don't take kindly to kissing a... but I cannot recommend Anyone but Dr B. I don't write this review for any gain, I write it to encourage people that have gone through this scourge to seek a master craftsmen to allow you to get your life back. It's been 4-5 years that I felt so good about myself. Again thank you Dr B from the bottom of my heart for your patience , your talent and your calm demeanor. I know I'm not easy.

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Ask the Community - R Laurence Berkowitz, MD

Hello, I'm wondering if this place is able to fade a scar I have on my face about an inch long? What would be the options and about how much would a small scar cost? Thank you so much in advance

Jose thank you for your inquiry. Some scars are amenable to surgical revision and others are better treated with lasers. Please call our office and Judit, our office manager will help you with an appointment with Dr Amelia Hausauer a board… 

Hi, I am interested in microneedling. Ho wmuch do you charge for each session and is there any package deal?

Hello Kruthi; Yes!! we provide micro needling. We have a dermatologist that specializes in micro-needling. Since there are a couple of options. I think it would be best… 

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L&P Aesthetics - Los Gatos - L&P Lip Lift with Corner Lip Lift

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4.7(39 reviews)
2.6 mi
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I trust Christine with my life! From the moment you meet her, she makes you feel like you've been…read morebest friends forever. She's incredibly kind, supportive, and always takes the time to give honest, thoughtful advice--never making you feel pressured. Christine has done my Botox, lip filler, cheek filler, and chin filler, and I couldn't be happier with my results. She has such an incredible eye for natural beauty and always knows exactly what will complement your features. I've even flown to Southern California just to see her because she's that good. Now that she's here in Northern California, I couldn't be more excited! If you're looking for someone who is talented, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about her clients, Christine is the absolute best. I recommend her to everyone!

This is an incredibly professional, well-appointed, and beautiful office space tucked away in LG!…read moreIf you are interested in any med spa treatments of any kind, this is your place, and Helen is your girl! She is truly the best. I love that we started with a comprehensive "face balancing" consultation. We built a plan based on my pain points at the time and where I'd like to be and when. Helen is super careful about taking things slowly and avoiding an "overdone" look which I really appreciate!! She is methodical and precise about where to place botox/filler. The appts are not "in and out" but that's what I appreciate the most: she takes the time to make sure everything is done carefully. (And shes just a lovely human!) As a stage actor and someone who never wants to be fully frozen, Helen has perfectly walked the line between wrinkle-smoothing and maintaining facial movement for me. I've never felt more like myself with a nice little zhuzh! She's got a customer for life! Thanks, Queen!

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Regina Rosenthal, MD, FACS

Regina Rosenthal, MD, FACS

4.6(69 reviews)
0.6 mi
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After 12+ months of research and numerous internal conversations about whether or not to get…read moresurgery to correct my upper right eyelid I decided it was time to do so and I chose Dr. Rosenthal to perform the blepharoplasty. Why Dr. Rosenthal? For me it was a decision based three primary criteria. Connection, credentials, and reviews. I then met with or had conversations with the surgeons I believed might be a good fit for me. After these initial meetings I got the underwhelming sense that I was either not welcome or insignificant somehow. Although subtle, it felt potent. Connection: However, in Dr. Rosenthal's office, I felt validated as a person and after meeting her I felt assured that she would perform the procedure with precision like accuracy. After just ten minutes of talking with her I had no doubt in my mind that I would be in good hands. Credentials: Dr. Rosenthal completed her residency and chief residency in plastic surgery at Stanford University. She received her medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco. She holds a bachelor-of-arts degree with high honors from Brown University. In addition, she has completed fellowships in both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Rosenthal is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and has received many awards and accolades. Impressive! Reviews: Well, you can see them on Yelp for yourselves. There are a couple concerning reviews about communication with the front office. Despite these reviews my experience with the staff has only been warm and welcoming. The staff is extremely prompt and professional, in addition to kind and courtesy. I would not let these reviews be a deterrent from meeting with Dr. Rosenthal in person and having a discussion about what you want to achieve and how she can help support you. With the three criteria were met I decided to schedule the operation with Dr. Rosenthal. In terms of the logistics of the operation both leading up to and after the surgery, the staff and Dr. Rosenthal were very supportive and thorough about how I should prepare myself to be in the best possible condition for the operation and to heal after. All in all the surgery itself took about an hour and was painless (I was awake for the operation). Swelling was normal and stitches came out in a few days. Results? In all sincerity Dr. Rosenthal exceeded my expectations! Quick contextualizing story: I was in a car accident over a decade ago and my right upper eyelid was torn apart by glass from the shattered front windshield. It was sown back together quickly and didn't heal properly. It has been droopy ever since. It resembled a lazy eye, but with visible scar tissue. I would have been happy just to get the scar tissue and the bothersome extra skin removed from my upper right eyelid even if it didn't match my left eyelid. Dr. Rosenthal didn't just remove the scar tissue and extra skin causing the lazy eye, but she also made the eyelid symmetric to the other eyelid and it appears as it would naturally. The scar is hardly visible and virtually invisible when my eyes are open. The scar will eventually fade with time. I am beyond thankful Dr. Rosenthal did my surgery. I feel as if a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. All the internal stress I caused myself being self-conscious about my eyelid has completely evaporated. I can look people in the eyes and listen to them fully without the internal chatter of insecurities running through my head about my eyelid, which may not seem like a big deal, but really is for me. I never thought having the surgery would make me a happier person with a new perspective on the importance of self-care. So... I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Rosenthal!

I'm posting this shortened review again. It appears they delete the less positive review…read more My breast implant removal & reduction performed by Dr. Rosenthal was botched. She cut off the blood supply to both nipples which immediately turned black & died. I don't have any nipples so if you intend to breastfeed, nurse your baby, you won't be able to.

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Steven K Struck, MD - This guy shouldn't be in business!

Steven K Struck, MD

4.6(28 reviews)
0.5 mi•Cambrian Park
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I really like Dr. Struck. He is always very kind and does great work. Unfortunately, my low rating…read moreis because of my experience with the receptionist. I had an appointment scheduled, I called that morning to ask if it was possible to move the time up. The lady on the phone said yes and moved my appointment to 45 minutes earlier. I arrived on time, checked in, and was told to have a seat. After waiting 45 minutes, I went back to the desk to ask when I might be seen. The brunette receptionist rudely said, "It's gonna be a while." When I asked, "Longer than the 45 minutes I've already waited?" she coldly replied, "Yup." She never apologized or explained the delay, and I don't understand why they agreed to move my appointment earlier if they were already overbooked. I wasted a lot of time on a busy day. It's unfortunate because Dr. Struck is wonderful, but some of his staff made the experience very disappointing.

I chose Dr. Struck after my cousin highly recommended him and told me he was a great surgeon. As an…read moreAfrican American woman with melanin-rich skin, I made it very clear during my consultation that keloids run in my family and that I was concerned about scarring after surgery. Dr. Struck assured me that it would not be a problem and that I would heal well. Trusting his expertise, I moved forward with a tummy tuck and breast augmentation. Looking back, I feel like it was one of the biggest mistakes I've ever made. After surgery, I had to return to multiple office locations because stitches were left in both my breasts and my stomach for months. My surgery was in early January, and I was told the stitches would dissolve. Instead, some had to be removed, and others continued working their way out over the next 3 to 6 months. This left my incisions inflamed, irritated, and delayed my healing. I don't know whether someone in training was involved in my care, but the experience was very frustrating. I paid approximately $17,000 in cash for my procedures. Today, I have keloid scars around my nipples, across my stomach, and around my waist. I am embarrassed to wear crop tops or anything that shows my stomach because of how noticeable the scars are. I reached out to Dr. Struck several times to express how devastated I felt and how much my confidence had been affected. It often felt like my concerns were dismissed. Within the first year after surgery, one of my breast implants became hard. Initially, I was told there was nothing that could be done and that it would likely stay that way. Eventually, he did perform another surgery, and thankfully my breast is now soft again, which I truly appreciate. However, the keloid scarring remains. Because I specifically informed Dr. Struck before surgery that I was at high risk for keloids, I expected that concern to be taken seriously and factored into my treatment. I wish more precautions had been taken, or that I had been told if I was not a good candidate for the procedure. I am sharing my experience so that others--especially patients with melanin-rich skin who are prone to keloid scarring--will ask detailed questions and fully understand the risks before moving forward. My hope is that future patients who express these concerns receive the time, attention, and care they deserve.

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Cheng Plastic Surgery - We are offering Complimentary Virtual Consultations with both Dr. Elbert and Dr. Jacqueline! We hope you're staying happy and healthy.

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4.9(458 reviews)
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Dr. E and Dr. J's team brings such absolute peace of mind! Their exceptional expertise allows them…read moreto address your primary aesthetic concerns with pinpoint precision. Coupled with warm and caring service, there is never any high-pressure sales pitch--they truly only recommend what you actually need. I visit regularly every year for skin maintenance: Thermage, Ultherapy, Pico laser, and Botox. Together, these treatments have literally frozen my age, and I could not be happier with the results! This summer, my college-aged daughter had double eyelid surgery with Dr. E, and even as a normally hard-to-please teenager, she is absolutely thrilled with the outcome! If you are looking for a medical aesthetics clinic you can truly trust, take my word for it--go to Cheng Plastic Surgery!

There is a reason this is a five-star plastic surgery/med spa and still going strong after 25…read moreyears. Dr. Cheng is genius, the staff is friendly, and their med-spa equipment is state of the art. Everyone knows what they are doing, no upselling but good advice, and the office is always well-staffed. Pricier, but in this case, you do get what you pay for!

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Lisa Hwang, MD - XERF Launch Event Beverly Hills - XERF-wrapped Porsche

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4.9(44 reviews)
0.6 mi

This review is long overdue! First, I have to express my gratitude & respect for Dr. Lisa Hwang…read morefor her expertise, gentle care throughout the process, eye for details and is no doubt the whole package. I have been interested in a breast augmentation along with other breast changes for years as no matter what I did with my yo-yo weight loss journey my breasts remained to be a big concern. Last year, I was at a point of frustration with my breasts and pulled info for 2 surgeons. Two appointments were made with both surgeons and fortunately, the first appointment was scheduled with Dr. Lisa Hwang. I was nervous and anxious but I was ready for a change. After my initial consultation, Dr. Lisa Hwang who listened to my concerns/ wishes and answered all my many questions. She also presented all my options, reviewed the whole process step by step to post surgery recovery schedule and after conversing through it all, I felt confident I found my surgeon to do my boob job and scheduled surgery date a couple of weeks later. Surgery Day - I was ready! I was excited and had anxiety, too. Once Dr. Hwang walked into the room, I became calm and relieved where she started to outline my breasts for surgical prep. I had confidence in Dr Hwang's attention to detail and she truly understood what I wanted in the final results and executed it on point. Post Surgery - I will not lie that I was in discomfort, cried, struggled and hated most my restricted sleep position as part of the healing process but had to follow through on doctors instructions. Dr. Hwang was amazing. We were communicating daily via text and via the secure web platform where I uploaded breast pics, too. I felt I was in genuine care with Dr. Hwang and her responses were exactly what I needed - prompt, thoughtful, thorough and clear. I did experience a hiccup in the healing process for a breast a few weeks post surgery which is not uncommon and had to undergo a mini surgery to remedy the issue which was completed in her office. After this procedure, the healing went much more smoothly and without altering the breast aesthetic too much for it to be noticeable. It's 7 months post surgery and I'm so pleased with the final results and so is my longtime boyfriend, too! I'm so happy and in I love that my breasts have enhanced my body silhouette. I can see my waistline! If anyone is looking for a female surgeon with integrity, trustworthy, an expert and knowledgeable in her field and genuinely cares for her patience, Dr. Lisa Hwang is the doctor of choice. Dr. Hwang is a friend for life. Thank you so much, Dr. Lisa Hwang.

I had an excellent experience with Dr. Hwang. From the very first consultation, I felt heard,…read morerespected, and genuinely cared for. Everything was explained clearly and thoroughly, which made me feel confident and comfortable moving forward. The surgeon is incredibly skilled, professional, and detail-oriented. My results look natural and exceeded my expectations. The care didn't stop after surgery either -- follow-up appointments were attentive, and any questions or concerns I had were addressed promptly and kindly. I would highly recommend Dr. Hwang to anyone considering a breast augmentation. You're truly in expert hands here.

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Lisa Hwang, MD - Tummy Tuck & Liposuction

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Steven J. Bates, MD - A bad nose that is on my face which I do not like at all . I get called a witch when people get   mad at me for dumb reasons.

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4.9(31 reviews)
0.3 mi•Cambrian Park

Dr. Bates is an incredibly skilled and humble surgeon. After interviewing several surgeons locally…read moreand out of state, he was the only one who truly listened and ultimately delivered on all my requests. He's approachable, easy to talk to, and his work speaks for itself. In a single day, he performed a lower blepharoplasty, fat grafting to the face, chin liposuction, and a breast lift with a small reduction. Natural, tasteful results are totally possible for younger patients like me approaching 40. The combination of procedures complemented each other beautifully, giving me a refreshed, balanced look without anyone being able to pinpoint exactly why. Every post-op appointment felt smooth, and all my questions and concerns were addressed, which put me at ease. If you want refined, natural results and a surgeon who truly cares about delivering on your goals, Dr. Bates is the one to trust. Make suer to ask him to show my before-and-after results in the office. His fees are also very reasonable for the Bay Area.

On February 26, I had my first plastic surgery (rhinoplasty) and my experience with Dr. Bates was…read morenothing short of outstanding. Dr. Bates is incredibly skilled and a master in his craft. He genuinely cares about his patients and with that, gave me the upmost confidence in him being my surgeon. At my consultation, I expressed to Dr. Bates the concerns I had regarding my nose: hump, frontal drooping of my nose, etc. He also noted changes that would compliment those adjustments, creating a symmetrical and natural canvas. What I respect the most is while he strives to achieve the patient's goal, he's realistic - he provides his professional opinion and feedback based on what suits your facial structure. It's a personalized experience and the morphs he created were spot on. At my pre-op appointment, he thoroughly went through what to expect on surgery day and recovery. He was clear, answered all my questions, and I never felt rushed. On the day of surgery, Dr. Bates made his presence known, making me feel at ease and reassuring me that everything will go well. Recovery was another defining experience as to why I knew Dr. Bates was the right choice. My swelling and bruising was minimal and manageable, which tells me he has a light and careful hand in surgery. What's even more surprising is that at my splint removal appointment today, I look identical to my morphs, which was refreshing considering many people have told me that they didn't with their surgeons. All in all, I can't recommend Dr. Bates enough.

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