I had a competent surgeon perform facial surgery on me several years ago, and although it looked great for about 5 years, 5 years and tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket is not a lot of bang for the buck. So recently when I decided on rhinoplasty and various facial nips and tucks, I did a considerable amount of research. I learned that despite being a common procedure, rhinoplasty is incredibly complex. Although any plastic surgeon might attempt it, it soon became clear to me that only a double board certified facial plastic surgeon has the education to perform a reliable rhinoplasty, deep plane facelift, lip lift, or really most any facial procedure.  Narrowing my search to SF Bay Area double board certified plastic surgeons, I started reading reviews and comparing CVs. I checked state board records, Reddit, Yelp, Google Reviews, HealthGrades, etc etc.  Of all the CVs I examined, Dr. Matthew Tamplen's was the most impressive by a large margin. From his GPA and his awards to his prestigious fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Tamplen's background was not just impeccable, it reflected an unmatched depth of training and talent. Reading his online reviews further impressed me.  I did consult with several Bay Area facial plastic surgeons, and found all but one to be knowledgeable. Upon meeting Dr. Tamplen, I found him relaxed, confident, and professional but still congenial.  I settled on him to do my procedures and couldn't be happier.  Every procedure Dr. Tamplen did was simply perfect.  I'm not sure what more I can say about the results. His education and experience are reflected in my outcome.  Scars are minimal, and I look naturally refreshed. My nose is refined and subtly shaped. Despite my husband's oft repeated fears, it's not "a Michael Jackson look," and even he is impressed.  The intensive research really paid off. I found the best double board certified facial plastic surgeon in the bay area, and probably the country.  I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Tamplen. read more

Awful, awful, awful surgeon. Botched my rhino and left me with a list of problems. The goal was to correct my breathing but left me with a pinched tip that made breathing worse. Just a car salesman that won't care about you after you leave the operating room. Botched or not, he carries on with his life and continues to sell surgeries. read more

Doctor Tamplen will be doing my rhinoplasty this winter, and he has been incredibly upfront since my first consultation. He saw me a second time, free of charge, and has kept an open line of communication. His results speak for themselves, and I'm very excited to see what happens. Will be updating as I go through this process! read more

Great care, talented and professional. Very happy with my results Beautiful clinic offers skin care products read more

Dr Tamplen did such a wonderful job helping my daughter. He listens to all concerns and fix's them. Couldn't say info about him. I trust him with any work needed. He is a top performer in all areas. Thank you Dr. Tamplen! read more

Dr Tamplen is an amazing surgeon and I admire his craft. He is knowledgeable about rhinoplasties. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking the surgery. Also, his staff was professional, kind and attentive. I appreciate their help as well. read more

I didn't have a good experience with my outcome. I know there are risks that procedures will leave scars, but it wasn't even communicated. It's part of my fault for not asking questions, but I gave my whole trust. I have scars on the sides of my nostrils. One side is way worse. When I went back to get my stitches out, he couldn't find them and had to search for one to pull. My scars look like they're supposed to be the creases, but they're higher than where the natural crease would be. My nose was very crooked and healed back to crooked, with a bump. He did a 2nd procedure to take care of the bump and to straighten it again. The bump is still there, and my nose is a little straighter, but I can live with it. I'm still contouring with makeup. He had done one round of laser for the scar, and I can't tell if it helped much. He said my nose was interesting at the end. I also heard at my post visits that i bled a lot during surgery. I'm now seeing a surgeon with decades of experience, who says he's never seen scars this way because it was done wrong. He said laser can't fix these types of scars. I was there at my new surgeons for almost 3 hours, with 2 hours spent just talking to him. I got very emotional at the visor because of how caring he is. I will now be getting a procedure done just to make one side look better. I'm still paying for my surgery, sucks that I'm paying for mistakes. Also, my new doctor said bleeding a lot during my surgery shouldn't have mattered for this. On the side note, 2 stars because my mini facelift worked out. read more

See all

So this is sadly a review that I've contemplated many times not doing, but I think it's important considering what I went through. I do not want anyone else to go through. I seen this physician over a year and a half ago. I wanted to do a lip lift, he said he could do it in office, it was incorrectly done the first time so he wanted to do a second one within a 10 day span mind you all of this was in office with lidocaine excruciatingly painful. The lip lift was a complete fail, and therefore he suggested to correct the asymmetry in my face, I would need rhinoplasty and a facelift. I had had a facelift just seven years earlier, but whatever he did with the lip lift completely demolished that one he did not charge me for the rhinoplasty, and the deep plain facelift. That should've been red flag number 1000 but I was so devastated by the outcome. I went forward and did not listen to the screaming in my head stop and run. So for the past year and a half I have spent, a lot of time inside my house with horrible agoraphobia due to this traumatic experience waiting to heal. I was able to have a corrective facelift - revision - very recently and hopeful for the outcome. The corrective facelift was done by a physician who specializes in facial plastic surgery, and did my facelift Originally years ago. Make your choices wisely do you research, I thought I had but I had not. Less is not more. I should mention that he had said to me a week after surgery oh I guess you're probably not a good lip lift candidate after all well a little too late now isn't it. I will never get my original face back. It completely changed my face and it's not for the better. But it's what I'll have to live with due to my very very poor choice, the follow up care was nonexistent. He seen me once after surgery and then all my calls were ignored and not returned. Choose wisely choose better than I did. Good luck everyone read more

I couldn't be happier with my results! Best ENT physician I've ever had. Patient, thoughtful, and truly listens to you and your concerns. My results blew my mind. I HIGHLY recommend! read more

Tamplen Plastic Surgery - Rhinoplasty - Plastic Surgeons Near Me - Orinda, California

If you're reading this and are anything like me, you are most likely going down a rabbit hole and researching all the rhinoplasty surgeons to ever exist and are extremely overwhelmed, stressed out, and are realizing that finding a surgeon is a lot of freaking work. Looking for a great rhinoplasty surgeon is no joke. It is a stressful process, you are trusting someone with a part of your face that affects your appearance greatly. I went through a lottt of consultations and it took a lot of patience for me to not just go with my first consultation. To anyone reading this, I want you to know that he is truly the best out there and I trust his ability to give you the exact result YOU are looking for. Every rhinoplasty is different as every patient wants something slightly different. Some want a more natural straight look while others may want that cute bunny slope. Dr.Tamplen will listen to exactly what you want and give you exactly that. At the first consultation he takes photos of your nose and then places it into photoshop and together you edit what YOU want it to look like. By the end of your consultation he will make sure you are 10000% happy with the before and after photos. Other consultations I had did not have this process and instead they just verbally would say what it would look like, which did not give me a lot of confidence that they knew what I was talking about. I left Dr. Tamplens office feeling so confident in his experience and expertise and so safe with him as my surgeon (which was a huge deal because i had never had surgery before and i also have anxiety lol) Also the office staff are so warm and welcoming! So huge thank you to them as well for being so responsive and kind to me! I am currently 7 days post op and absolutely lovingggg my new nose! I still look like me, except now I see the version of myself that I always wanted to see in the mirror. Everyone deserves to be happy with their appearance, if something has bothered you for years and years and is always the first thing you look for in photos, you deserve to be happy and to change it. I am so relieved to not be thinking about my side profile anymore especially when I smile. Best decision I have ever made for myself. Period. Go book your consultation, trust me you will not regret it and I know he will give you exactly what you're looking for. read more

Amazing work done by Dr. Tamplen! Out of all the doctors that I researched in the area, I knew Dr. T would be the one for me. His amazing work in nasal revisions speak for itself and I knew I wanted him to perform my revision. I had my nose done by a doctor a couple of years ago and I was very upset with my results. I felt like one insecurity was replaced with another. Dr. Tamplen fixed my nose and exceeded my expectations. He was very kind and reassuring from start to finish and his office is very responsive and quick to address concerns. I love my nose! I've already gotten so many compliments and I am only 2 weeks post op. I absolutely cannot wait to see how my nose changes more over time! If you're looking for someone to do your nose surgery, look no further! He will give you results that you'll love! read more

I went to see Dr. Tamplen a couple of months ago for Botox. His technique was amazing and as painless as possible! I'm in love with the results. I even brought my mom with me who in the past has got droopy eye from Botox and she is obsessed with her results, too. Dr. Tamplen knows what he's doing and I will for sure be back! Feels amazing to have found my go-to Dr. after many dissatisfied visits to med spas. He checks all of the boxes - aesthetically pleasing and clean office, lovely staff, on time for appointments, and obviously 12/10 results. read more

Do not trust this man. He has no integrity and will f--- you up. And please do not have an office procedure from him. He will truly f--- you up. he does not follow p/p. I requested a neck lift, and this man recommended I have a Direct Neck Lift. It was beautiful. Later, the tiny scar turned into an ugly, large black scar on the midline of my neck. He lied and said I had Keloids. LATER, HE ACCIDENTALLY LEFT HIS PHONE OPEN, AND I SAW APPROXIMATELY 17-20 CLIENTS WITH THE SAME UGLY LARGE BLACK SCAR. Then he said I had a hypertrophic scar after a long time researching. He wanted to treat the hypertrophic scar. I declined!! I finally found a professional physician who specialized in scars, and he informed me that my neck was damaged ( poor Technique) and would require a 12-week Laser treatment plan. unfortunately, his office is in Florida. I am still researching for physicians. Do not rush take your time and do your homework. Ask to speak to someone who had the procedure done several years ago. And perhaps you will find a good PS with integrity. AGAIN, DO NOT LET THIS MAN TOUCH YOU; YOU WILL BE CRYING AND DEPRESSED FOR A LONG TIME. Also, you may look good at first, and later, it will look worse as time goes by. Also, sometimes we want to be perfect, and we do not realize how great we look until someone F--us up, and we wish we would have left it alone. Now, I just want to look normal. Words from the wise. read more

Dr. Tamplen is a true artist. I recently had my nose done by him and I can't be happier. It significantly improved my breathing and overall esthetics of my nose. He really takes his time to listen to you and goes over everything with you before the surgery. He pays attention to details. I'm so glad I chose him! I got exactly what I wanted. He's super friendly, well mannered and a great dresser. Thank you Dr. Tamplen! read more

We encountered Dr. Tamplen through kaiser permanente after my husband experienced 3 rhinoplasty that left him super unhappy and embarrassed to say the least. Dr. tamplen not only was reassuring but skillful enough do undo all this awful mess inside and out and to give my husband a nose that he can breath through and not feel deeply ashamed about and that has no price tag. read more

Dr. Tamplen is very nice and easy going. I Was really nervous but right away I felt at ease. He was very patient and listened to what I wanted. In the past I went to a medical spa for injections and had a bad experience. This time I wanted to see a facial plastic surgeon. I told him I wanted to look younger but not frozen. He did a great job, all my crows feet and elevens are gone! I look ten years younger. I also had my lips injected with juvederm. I was especially nervous about this, I had never had it done before. To my surprise they look totally natural. They are bigger but they don't look fake. I Will definitely be going back and highly recommend him. read more

Dr. Tamplen made me feel extremely comfortable and eased away any pre-concerns I had. It was my first time receiving any sort of cosmetic surgery and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Dr. Tamplen made sure to walk me through every step, which made me feel confident in him the entire time. My results are very natural looking and I couldn't recommend him more! read more

I first saw Tamplen a couple of year ago for Botox and fillers and have been going back ever since. He is consistent and has great bedside manners (also light hands which I very much appreciate...who likes pain when getting an injection to the forehead, am I right?). Dr. Tamplen always takes his time to talk over my options (never pushed any treatment on me, if anything, the very opposite, I push to get it haha) and he walks me through each step of the procedure he's performing ("little poke"!). I'm always thrilled by the results, which look incredibly natural and spark many compliments in the months to come. Highly recommend paying him a visit to treat yourself. read more

Dr. Tamplen is great. Very kind and patient, he really listens to you and gave me a very natural look which was important to me. I had so many questions going into my appointment and he made sure that all of them were answered and that I felt comfortable with the procedure. Overall my experience with him was excellent, definitely recommend! read more

I had an incredible experience with Dr. Tamplen. He made me feel so comfortable from beginning to end, and I am beyond pleased with my results. I would recommend him to anyone! read more

This guy is amazing!!! I was so scared of the needles and didn't even hurt! He is a sweet heart and made me feel very comfortable. He is very knowledgeable and I look a lot younger now. read more

Dr. Matthew Tamplen is an exceptionally skilled surgeon whose talents are remarkable. I was not planning to have any surgery when I first saw Dr. Tamplen. I had already had 4 surgeries at Kaiser, all successful, but was not interested in anymore. I had some questions about a mark on my face that I was putting hydrocortisone on and my eyes were closing at the stoplight and during the day and especially at the end of the day. I thought I was overly tired for some reason, and was becoming afraid to drive. Dr. Tamplen let me know exactly what was going on when I saw him. I had Brow Ptosis and he told me how it is corrected and how he would also be able to work to correct some parts of my face and neck so that my face would be natural in appearance. I was shocked but not for long as Dr. Tamplen was kind, caring, and very reassuring. I never imagined I'd ever have surgery on my face. I went home to discuss with my husband and then researched Dr. Tamplen. His credentials, education, awards, and experiences are astounding. I felt so lucky to have such an accomplished surgeon right here at my Oakland Kaiser, and immediately scheduled the operation. I knew if I waited or hesitated, I risked not getting Dr. Tamplen and then wouldn't do it and have my eyes permanently closed. Today, I have recovered and look like the self that I always was. I can see so well. I had no idea my pupils were half covered. People say I look so rested and rejuvenated and young, and even "pretty"!, but Dr. Tamplen is so skilled that they never ask if I had some surgery, more of, "Did you lose weight? I was scared but now am so grateful to Dr. Tamplen for giving me back a healthy and positive outlook because I look so much better and alive. My best friend from high school came to visit from Santa Barbara. I told her ,ahead of her arrival, what surgery I had had, as she knows me so well, she would notice. However, at breakfast she forgot that I'd told her and just kept saying that I looked so great and that I looked like the girl she's always known. My eyes open, my expressions like they've always been when I was younger. I reminded her that I had the surgery on my eyes and face and she was shocked because it looked so natural and normal, just so much better and healthier and rested and beautiful eyes now that you can see them. She said she was going to take a month leave from her medical practice in Santa Barbara, come to Oakland and stay at my house, then get Kaiser Medical Insurance so that she can go to Dr. Tamplen and ask him to restore the face that projects her beautiful personality, like it used to. It's amazing how Dr. Tamplen can perform such excellent surgeries that change people's lives and the quality of life everyday. I am so grateful that he was able to help me. I have no visible scars or anything that would even suggest that I underwent anything at all. I had a knee replacement surgery in the same month and people ask about that but don't notice anything particular about my face and eyes, just say, " I look GREAT!" Not many facial surgeons can do such delicate work that does not look like 'work' but just exudes new youth, energy, rejuvenation and a happy person. I highly recommend Dr. Tamplen to anyone that is in need of some facial surgery and wish to thank him so very much for what he has done for me, outside AND inside. The kind and caring attention he shows his patients while answering all questions along with his unbelievable "gift" of such remarkable ability in his field make him the best surgeon possible. read more

He's great - a little blunt, but I liked the work he did. Recommended work but only did what I was comfortable with

Very happy with my results! Dr. Tamplen is one of the nicest doctors I have come across. He was very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. He is definitely my go-to doc from now on. read more

I am so thankful to have found Dr. Tamplen! I was interested in having some very light Botox and lip filler done, but was extremely nervous about looking "overdone" and wanted it to be very natural and tasteful looking. As soon as I met Dr. Tamplen, I knew I was in great hands. He took the time to thoroughly address my questions and concerns and explained the entire process to me in great detail. Nothing felt rushed and after our consult, my nerves were completely calmed. The injections themselves were surprisingly quick and painless. I appreciated Dr. Tamplen's calm and compassion bedside manner as well as his attention to detail. My lips immediately looked beautiful and fuller, yet so tasteful. They never bruised or were bumpy and feel so soft and natural. As for my Botox- I couldn't be happier. I still have expression, yet my forehead lines as well as the line in between my eyebrows are gone and I'm left with a softer and more refreshed look. I've received so many compliments on how glowy and good I look since having my Botox and lips done and I couldn't be more grateful to Dr. Tamplen for making me feel so amazing. read more