Dr. Javaheri was my boyfriend's surgeon about 15 years ago for a non-cosmetic surgery. We recently went in for a consult at his Berkeley office. In addition to being very pleasant and kind as always, he made us feel at ease about my concerns for the visit. He also took the time to provide us with information that would help me navigate the situation. We highly recommend Dr. Javaheri as a surgeon. read more

My visit for botox was quick and easy. Adi was super helpful on the phone and in person. Dr. J. was gentle and nice. I'll be back.

The nicest man very personable as was his receptionist. I came in for the botox groupon I'll be back end of January, thank you.

I have been going to Dr. Javaheri for the passed 7 years for botox. The price is reasonable, the office is very well located and friendly. I highly recommend him. read more

Dr. J is an amazing surgeon. He actually cares and wants his patients to be happy. I have consulted with several surgeons and none of them had the character of Dr. J. I will never go anywhere else. His staff are kind and courteous as well at both facilities. Dr. J called to check on my healing himself, that's unheard of in his field. Will show pictures after bandages are removed. read more

I visited to Dr. Shahin Javaheri's office because I was struggling with the texture and discoloration of my skin. They recommended I do the erbium resurfacing and because of my dark skin color I was told this would be safer for my skin as opposed to cO2 resurfacing to address the tone and texture of my skin. As you can see just after one treatment my skin showed a lot of improvement. The dark spots look lighter, my pores are a lot smaller, and the acne scarring on my nose and chin are much smoother. In my profession I work with people a lot face to face. So this means a lot to me. I feel that my skin overall looks a lot smoother and vibrant. I have a couple of more sessions to go and I'm really looking forward to it! I'm immensely grateful to Dr. Javaheri's office for transforming my skin and boosting my confidence. Thank you for giving me a new sense of myself! read more

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I had filler procedure for lip. A tender" painful" bump at injection site in middle of lip for weeks after. I was told to press on it. I ended up with scabs on NEW YEARS EVE and I am now scarred. And filler treatment for side of chin not satisfactory, needed to go elsewhere . Office did not respond to refund request so that I could pay to see if scar could be fixed, Thus this review read more

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I had never thought about getting any kind of 'augmentation surgery'. Yet, genetics sometimes leaves the body wanting. Dr. Javaheri is the most expert person in this area. Further, he is one of the kindest and most understanding surgeon you will ever meet. He took procedures I had done, and took care of me every step of the way. They look amazing. And he follows up with you, making sure you are OK afterwards. It isn't just some "OK, I did the cutting and surgery, you're on your own". Additionally he's an artist. He sees you and your body, and suggests how to take it to its maximum. If you are thinking of any kind of augmentation surgery, or any of the 'plastic surgery' options, there is only one person to go to. Dr. Javaheri. Thank you again! read more

I have to start by saying how outstanding his staff is! I have had nothing but good experience with this office. I have had different types of treatments in his office. Dr.Javaheri did my botox and Im so happy my frown lines are gone. Dr.Javaheri is very gentle and took him only 2 minutes to finish injecting the botox. I gotta say my experience with him was great. I had several vanquish treatments to burn off some fat and I lost a total of 8 lbs. The procedure was painless and relaxing! I highly recommend this practice! read more

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Love, love, love my fillers and Botox by Dr. J. Prices were responsible and i was able to book an appointment a week before my vacation. Dr. J's beside manner was great and he was gentle and kind. read more

I bought a Groupon for an IPL facial for this office. The parking is under the office building - easy and reasonably priced for the 90 minutes I was there (about $12). The office is welcoming and the staff friendly. Rose, the RN tech administering the treatment, asked some basic questions about my skincare routine and made sure I was comfortable throughout the procedure. I'm not sure if the treatment I received was a LITE version of what I would have received had I paid full retail price but I feel like it might have been. The stated value was $450, I recall, and I paid about $200. The treatment was your face covered in a gooey gel then hot zapped with a laser for spot treatments. It took about 30 minutes. I left with a slightly red, tingly face. Over the next two days the spots she zapped have darkened and are then expected to slough off leaving my complexion brighter and less freckled/spotty. It does not say on the Groupon page that you need 3-5 treatments for any real results and I think it should - it's a bit misleading. I suppose it's up to the consumer to research and understand what these treatments are in advance. I did like this office, and its staff, and, if I opt to get more IPL or other skincare work done, I'd be inclined to return here. read more

He used a non-FDA-approved procedure and failed to disclose this. He also via his website stated, and then reiterated in person, that the healing time would be a week-it was nearly a year and my face is now permanently scarred. read more

I recently began receiving IPL treatments at the recommendation of Rosh. I've had blotchy, red, pimply skin for years now. They set me up for success after the treatment with aftercare instructions and a skincare routine. I've been slathering myself with zinc oxide sunscreen every two hours during the day like my life depends on it to protect this investment lol! I'm ecstatic with the results after only two treatments and can't wait to see the results continue to improve over my next two. It's a journey that will take time, but I'm so so pleased with the progress. The redness has gone down immensely and the break outs have slowed down loads. Heli told me about resurfx to help smooth out the texture from scarring, fine lines, and enlarged pores so I'll have to update this post with progress pics after the next two IPLs and resurfx. I haven't had any procedures with Dr. Javaheri, but have met him. He is a genuine, knowledgeable, gentle, and kind soul. read more

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Dr. Javaheri did such a beautiful graft revision on my love's arm. He is a skin artist in restoration and reassembly.

Thank you Dr. Javaheri. Last year I met Dr. Javaheri after a badly performed MOHS surgery which removed half of my nose. I was so scared and had no idea where to go to correct the problem. The surgeon who did the MOHS surgery gave me no referrals. I went on the internet and read the positive reviews for Dr. Javaheri and he agreed to meet with me immediately. I was so relieved. I can't thank Dr. Javaheri enough for his encouragement, kindness, skill and hard work reconstructing my nose. His staff is amazing and equally supportive. Most people don't even notice that I had surgery. If I could give him more stars in this review I would. Thank you, thank you, thank you for putting me back together again. read more

We have been Dr Javaheri's patient for long time. He does a great job educating us, answers each question patiently and with detail. Love both offices San Francisco and Berkeley office. Staff are very professional and friendly. read more

I was referred to Dr. Javaheri by my main physician for a breast reduction. Upon arriving at his office, I was well received by his Office Staff . They were very friendly and attentive. I appreciated Dr. Javaheri's attention to all of the details surrounding my situation & needs. He took his time to explain the procedure as well as what to expect afterwards. Dr Javaheri knew I was a bit nervous , so he listened to all of my concerns which helped relieve most of my anxieties surrounding the procedure. Needless to say, this was one of the best things I could have done. I am still healing, but I look amazing. I am thankful I chose Dr Javaheri for a such a life changing procedure. Great Job!!! read more

I'm writing this with my sincere thank to Dr. Javaheri! I have a scar right in between my eyebrows, had an accident when I was 5 I've been asking around for two years to find a solution to remove the scar, finally after paying a lot to other dermatologist and doing useless laser therapy, I found Dr. Javaheri. He pointed out the problem right away, not only he did a great job on working on my scar, the fact that he figured the best solution to make it less visible (almost invisible) is something that I so appreciate. Thank you so much Dr. Javaheri. From now on I know who should I go to :) read more

Dr Javaheri is amazing and very honest about your expectations for services he provides at his practice... his warm a friendly receptionist was very knowledgeable about all services provided! I highly recommend Dr Javaheri! read more

I was so happy to learn I could return for an in-person visit -- with all possible Covid-19 precautions in place!! Office staff were friendly and efficient. They took my temperature and I answered standard Covid screening questions. Dr Javaheri came to the exam room and was, as always, very polite, friendly and respectful. He wore a face mask for the duration of my visit. Highly recommend!! read more

I wish I could give Dr.Javaheri 10 Stars My experience from front office to the actual procedure I had done was phenomenal. Dr Javaheri is a caring ,considerate, talented surgeon that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend him if you are considering a breast reduction .Thank you Dr Javaheri I'm already planning my next procedure!!!!!! read more

This might be my longest review, so be prepared to read for a bit. You may thank me in the end. So you usually go to a doctor for help. Sometimes you need a special doctor who has a particular skill. When you go to this doctor looking for help, & explain your horrific journey that brought you to him, and he listens, & "seems" to genuinely care, it gives you hope. Because nothing is worse than needing help & having a terrible time getting it. The help that you need is *not* considered "cosmetic" in your particular situation, & you know for a fact that your insurance will, in fact, cover the cost of the procedure. This doctor is in your "plan" & (allegedly) accepts your insurance. All that's needed is a prior authorization. You found it a bit odd that this doctor was suggesting alternative procedures to fix this issue, which he admitted to knowing they would NOT be covered by insurance. Even though you were VERY clear you only wanted to go through your insurance. Yet he persisted. Not just one alternative, but several. When you're firm about *only* going through insurance, he assures you it isn't a problem & that if necessary, he can acquire the specific items needed to complete the procedure. In fact, this doctor personally knows the doctor who previously did this procedure on you, & called his assistant (in front of you) for help regarding which billing codes to use. You're told that an "expedited prior authorization" would be submitted & to expect to hear back from his office very soon. You leave this doctor's office with the ability to exhale. You've had a terrible & long journey, but you've finally found someone who cares. Someone who will fix your problem. You're happy. No, you're elated. But when you get a call from this doctor's office not 3 hours later, telling you "your insurance won't pay for the procedure", you're confused. You ask how the insurance company was able to make a decision on a prior authorization so quickly. Within hours. Late in the day, no less. You're told that your insurance company considers the procedure as "cosmetic" & they won't pay for it. When you ask if they actually contacted your insurance company, they then tell the truth & say "that's what our billing department said". You ask if they could proceed with the prior authorization & you're told they'd call you "right back". And so when you get home, you call your insurance company in tears to ask them if, in fact, they consider this procedure as "cosmetic". They confirm that it is NOT considered cosmetic, & the doctor most likely just didn't want to do the procedure for the insurance amount that he'd be paid. But you give this doctor the benefit of the doubt, & wait for a call back. Ten days, to be exact. And you never hear from his office. The insurance company confirms that no prior authorization was ever submitted. To add insult to injury, I was advised at that first appointment that I needn't pay my copay as it was "only a consultation". SIX MONTHS afterwards, they decided to bill my insurance anyway, & subsequently sent me a bill for my copay. The hope. The relief. It's all gone. In all the years I have been Yelping, I have *never* felt the need to write a poor review for a doctor. Someone who has taken the Hippocratic Oath in which it states, "I will use treatment to help the sick according to my ability and judgment, but never with a view to injury and wrong-doing." This doctor is different. I grappled with leaving a poor review, but it is the truth, & I believe it should be told. And should you choose to see this doctor, you should take this review into consideration. On the surface he is caring, he is helpful, & he is kind. But in the end, he cares more about lining his pockets than helping his patients. read more

I did extensive research looking for a surgeon, I can say I went for about 15 consultations all over the bay area. I believe Dr Javaheri is the best plastic surgeon ever, his work is absolutely amazing. I'm very happy with my procedure. I look and feel great.. I highly, highly recommend Dr. Javaheri for surgical cosmetic procedures. The staff is amazing. Julie is exceptional & very, very supportive. She was always answering my questions/concerns, she is very sweet. I would text any questions that I forgot to ask at the office, Julie and Dr Javaheri were amazing at answering all my questions. Thank you again for everything. read more

I want to thank Dr Javaheri for his understanding in helping me get through my colonoscopy. He was open minded, very patient and was flexible on certain requests due to my anxiety. I have been to several GI Doctors but Dr. Javaheri is by far the best and I will defently keep going back in the future. read more

Dr. Javahari, his staff and the hospital at Alta Bates Medical Center Berkeley, Ca were fabulous. They gave excellent care took the time to explain everything throughly. I was extremely comfortable pre-op and post-op they walked me through the process with ease. I had a breast reduction on March 28, 2018, I am still healing and everything looks most excellent. I am impressed with his work Thank you Dr. Javahari and staff. Thank you to the nurses and medical staff at Alta Bates Medical Center Berkeley, Ca. Your work hasn't gone unnoticed...you totally rock. read more

Dr. Javaheri is the best. I've been seeing him for years and he is always so compassionate and never forces different procedures on you. You tell him your goals and he makes them as realistic as possible.I will continue to go to him and refer everyone to him. Also, after your surgery he is always available for any questions, concerns that you have and always checks in to see how you are. I've never had any dr be that concerned and really care. read more

Dr. Javaheri and his staff are the best!. He is compassionate and truly listens to your concerns. i only wish I had met him 8 years ago when I went through a double mastectomy. Things would have turned out so much better. But I am glad I found him. He was the only doctor who listened and was able to help with scar tissue that had been causing me pain for 7 years. read more

Dr. J and his wonderful staff could not provide better service, from both a medical and personal perspective. They are extremely responsive and have offered detailed answers to my many, many questions. Post surgery the doctor is readily available for any and all questions and/or concerns. They were able to paint a very accurate picture of what to expect during the healing process, which helped tremendously. They are all very compassionate and kind, which goes very far these days! I couldn't recommend more. read more

I was referred to Dr. Javaheri by a friend who had nothing but great things to say, as well as beautiful results. I couldn't wait to reach out and schedule a consultation. From scheduling that first appointment, I quickly realized Dr. Javaheri and his team were amazing to work with. They were kind, knowledgable, professional, prompt, comforting, etc. Scheduling was always a breeze, they dealt with a lot of back and forth from my insurance, they knew who I was every time I had an appointment, etc. I felt taken care of every step of the way -- before, during, and after my surgery. Similar to my friend, my results were beautiful. It is clear that Dr. Javaheri is a pro and he will be my #1 doctor for all things plastic surgery! read more

Nothing invasive for me. I had an IPL photofacial done and I highly recommend it! Amazing

For those of you who don't want to read my entire review here is a quick summary. Dr. Javaheri is the absolute best at what he does. Dr. Javaheri was not only efficient at each office visit, but he truly took the time to provide me an understanding of my procedure and made me feel at ease prior to surgery. He truly is one of the best doctors I have had. His bedside manner is excellent and I appreciate that he not only included me in discussions regarding my treatment, but also my partner, who attended all visits. His office staff is welcoming, informative and helped me though my surgery at every turn. I had been considering breast reduction for years and had done an extensive amount of research. I first discussed my desire and what I felt was a genuine need to have breast reduction surgery with my primary care physician. After a lot of thoughtful dialogue with her, she gave me a list with four or five surgeons in the San Francisco Bay Area. She made a point to tell me that she recommended Dr. Javaheri as her first choice. She said he did amazing work and was just a really warm, friendly and nice man. This procedure had been specifically excluded from my previous insurance provider, so I had been saving money to pay for it out of pocket. When I read through my new/current insurance policy and found that it was not listed as a policy exclusion, I decided it was at least worth a consultation. After walking into his office and meeting Julie Berry, his Patient/Surgery Coordinator, my nervousness and apprehension began to lessen. Julie is not only kind, but super friendly and she made me feel right at home. In my head I had always imagined that those in the plastic and reconstructive surgery business would be pretentious like you often times see in the reality TV shows. I could not have been more wrong! She was so easy-going and like a breath of fresh air; I felt like I had known her for years. I sat down and waited for Dr. Javaheri with no angst. By the way, that is one more thing that I really appreciated about my experience with Dr. Javaheri and his staff, they respected and valued my time and do not make me wait endlessly in the waiting room. The longest I ever had to wait was maybe 5-10 minutes and that was only one visit. All other visits, pre and post-op, were less than a 5 minute wait. During the consultation, Dr. Javaheri asked me a lot of medical questions, took pictures and measurements, etc. Dr. Javaheri was able to answer all of my questions and provided me with very valuable information that I did not even think to ask. He let me know that Julie would forward all of the information from my consultation to my insurance provider to determine if the procedure was medically necessary. Before I left his office, Julie gave me additional information about approximately how long it would take my insurance provider to review and determine medical necessity and what my options would be if they denied my initial request. She assured me that she would handle all of the paperwork and would be in touch with me throughout the process. When Julie called me only eleven days later, I assumed it was to tell me my request had been denied and I would have to go through the process of appealing their decision. To say I was pleasantly surprised would be a huge understatement! Julie had called to tell me that my breast reduction surgery had been deemed medically necessary and my insurance provider would be covering the costs completely. I was beyond thrilled and I could tell that Julie was genuinely excited on my behalf. Julie then gave me Dr. Javaheri's next available surgery date which was only five weeks away. I am a small-framed woman, 5'3" and 134 pounds, and my breasts were a 34DDD. I never thought I would have plastic surgery done but I am so glad I did. My back, neck and shoulder pain is non-existent now and I feel and look so much lighter. He has been a plastic surgeon for over 20 years and his experience is evident from the moment you meet him. After my first consultation with Dr. Javaheri, I knew he was the right surgeon for me. He was so knowledgeable and confident, without being arrogant (that was very important to me), I knew I was in good hands. I am so happy I chose to do this surgery with Dr. Javaheri and only wish I would have done it sooner. Thank you again and again! read more

I passed out at work and fell face first on the floor. At E.R. they told me that my eyebrow wouldn't move and I had nerve damage. They referred me to a few plastic surgeons, only one of which would see me. Dr. Javaheri. Upon meeting his staff and then meeting the Doctor, I was immediately impressed. Dr. Javaheri was very good at explaining to me what nerve damage was and how they work. He explained the couple of scenarios that could have happened and what he could do, depending on what he would find inside. I never felt that he was holding back from being anything but truthful and at the same time being positive. This helped me set my expectations at a realistic level. Once we set up a surgery date, my insurance company wanted to not clear part of the procedure codes to make the surgery happen. Dr. Javaheri's assistant kept on the insurance company, with a letter from the Doctor, to make sure it happened. Everything went well at the surgery and the Doctor was reassuring throughout. When I followed up with him at the office, everything looked fine and now we just wait to see if the nerves will start communicating after he mended a partial sever. I would recommend Dr. Javaheri for your reconstructive needs. He is an honest and sincere Doctor to talk to. read more

My daughter came to a point in her physical development where her breasts were so large our Insurance company agreed to pay for reduction surgery because it was medically necessary. This was an EXTREMELY hard choice to make as a parent and I struggled with it for a long time, putting my daughter off when she would beg for it. Her Pediatrician supported her request and we consulted with Dr. Javaheri, the surgeon our Pediatrician recommended. He was patient informative and seemed to really understand my position as a parent, wanting to make the best decision for my child. We went ahead with the surgery, and I couldn't be happier with the entire experience. From our consultation, to our post-op visits, Dr. Javaheri was focused on my daughter's well being, he was compassionate, informative, respectful of my decision and his after care was above and beyond expectations. He called regularly to check up on my daughter and his office staff was amazing as well. Remembering our names and circumstances every time I called, giving us positive support before, during and after the procedure. The surgical nurse was tender and the anesthesiologist was wonderful. All in all I felt like we made the right decision, the whole experience fell together seamlessly, we had information and support and my daughter is noticeably more physically active, her back and shoulder pain is gone, she can find clothes that fit, and her overall well-being has definitely improved since the surgery. Based on our experience, I would recommend Dr.Javaheri to anyone considering reconstructive surgery. read more

I have been a patient of Dr Javaheri's for years now for various treatments and can't tell you how much happier I am as a person. He has truly changed my life! I had always been self conscious about wearing a swim suit due to loose tummy skin from previous weight loss. My girlfriend introduced me to Dr J and I was not disappointed with what he had to offer! He did a tummy tuck and lipo sculpting procedure which went smoothly. I'm not a fan of pain but it was managed very well by pain meds. Dr J explained the procedure throughly and educated me on what to expect. He was right on! I followed post care instructions and my recovery went smoothly. The latest treatment I have had done is botox. I love how it has set the clock back 10 years for me. I fully trust him as my plastic surgeon and am ever so grateful to have found him. I recommend Dr J to anyone! Thanks to him I have a boost of self confidence back again. read more

Dr. Javaheri participated in my mastectomy surgery by implanting a prosthetic where my breast had been removed. He turned out to be sloppy and an unconscientious doctor more interested in moving patients in and out than doing a careful and meticulous job. While in the hospital overnight, the implant side filled up with a great amount of fluid. He saw this and released me despite the fact. My other surgeon who had done the actual mastectomy, was very surprised when she came to my room and found I had already gone home. In less than a week, there was so much fluid build-up, that I had to return to the hospital one night for emergency surgery to have it cleaned and drained. After that, I was recovering nicely, when I noticed that one stitch had come to the surface. Since I was about to leave town, I went to Dr. Javaheri's office to have him check it out. He went and got a tweezer, and pulled it out. The next day, I developed a high fever and was very ill. I had developed a raging infection. There followed a few months of antibiotics, then intravenous antibiotics, none of which were effective. Finally, there was no choice but to have the implant removed. At that time, Dr. Javaheri decided to go on vacation; the doctor who was covering for him was not available to do the surgery either. I was assigned to a doctor who had not been practicing for years while raising children and was just returning to the field. There were more complications after that, but I'll spare you the details. By the way, while I had been under Dr. Javaher's care, there were a number of times when I needed antibiotics. After taking one type that did not work at all, I took another which was effective. The next time I needed an antibiotic, Dr. J did not bother to check my records and gave me a prescription for the ineffective medication once again! 'Nuf said! read more

In the last year I really started to notice my aging skin. Botox was something I was interested in trying, but also nervous about at the same time. A friend told me about Dr. Javaheri and highly recommended him. She looks amazing so I thought I'd give it a shot! I live in The East Bay, but was willing to drive to San Francisco to see Dr. Javaheri. When I called his office to make an appointment, his receptionist told me that he actually sees patients in Berkeley every Thursday!! Score!! I was so happy I didn't have to drive all the way into SF for my appointment! The office building was easy to find and has a convenient parking lot. Since this was my first time, I went to my appointment a little early to fill out paperwork. The receptionist, Julie, was very warm and welcoming. She was very personable and patiently answered all my newbie questions. Dr. Javaheri was very friendly as well. I liked that he was patient and willing to listen to all my concerns. I told him that this was my first experience with Botox and he took the time to explain how it worked and all the benefits as well as any possible side effects. I appreciated his honestly and he gained my trust. I started small that day with the wrinkles between my eyebrows. It has only been 6 days and the results are amazing!! I'm actually going back tomorrow to have more work done! Thank you to Dr. Javaheri and his sweet receptionist, Julie!! read more

2 weeks ago I had a tummy tuck surgery done by Dr. Shahin Javaheri. I had lots of fear, second thoughts and concerns. Dr. Javaheri was so kind, met and spoke with me several times prior to surgery, he and his staff were really professional and compassionate and encouraged me to take my time. The surgery was very successful, The operating room was very nice and comfortable, afterward I was able to walk to the car by myself and be driven home. The pain was completely manageable with pain pills, I was really shocked, it looked nothing like I had imagined, I was able to go up and down the stairs gently even on the first day. The incision looks really clean and good. I could not believe the great results. I still have swelling, but even with that my profile is a perfect straight line the buldge is completely gone. After the surgery, for the first week I got a call from the doctor, anesthesiologist and the staff ever day. I felt so cared for, Doctor Javaheri has given me his personal cell phone number and has made me feel welcome to call him any time. We talk every other day and he listens so attentively about what I am experiencing. If you decide to do a cosmetic surgery and you are concerned about the quality of the doctor' skills and a compassionate dr, with good communication skills and bed side manners. I highly recommend Dr. Javaherian, he is a double board certified and compare to the experience of two friends that did a tummy tuck last year, we agreed that overall my experience and results were better. read more