I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Blake Sparks at Athenix Irvine, and even though I was not a…read moresurgical patient, I felt compelled to leave a review based on the interaction I had with her. She was incredibly kind, genuine, considerate, and authentic. She took the time to speak with me personally, never made me feel rushed, and truly came across as someone who deeply cares about her patients and their well being. You can immediately tell that she values people first and approaches her work with compassion and integrity. Based on the experience I had with her, I would feel completely comfortable recommending her to any of my friends or loved ones looking for a plastic surgeon. A truly wonderful person and a great representation of patient care.

Dr. Sparks is an angel!!! She is so kind, smart, talented and cares so much for her patients! I…read moreknew the minute I met her she was the surgeon for me. She has changed my life and I will forever be grateful to her and her entire team. Every time I walk in the office everyone knows my name and cares so much about not just my physical health but my mental and emotional too. There are not enough nice words to say about my experience with Athenix & Dr. Sparks! I just love her and am so thankful for her!

I have been a client with Dr. Jafari for more than a decade, she always takes good care of me and…read morenever upsells anything like the others in the same business. Her staff are all well trained and knowledgeable, my microneedling esthetician Sophia is the best! She's detailed, patient, and takes pride of what she's doing. I'm happy with the result and looking forward to taking the next session very soon!

Response to Amoderm:…read more Your response contains several inaccurate statements. My concerns did not "magically reappear" after 8 years. The swelling, lumps, discoloration, and contour irregularities have been present continuously since the original treatment and have been documented throughout the past eight years by multiple medical professionals. Shortly after the filler was placed, I sought evaluation from a nationally recognized injector and trainer who diagnosed malar edema and advised that the filler had been improperly placed. This was my first experience with tear trough filler or any filler. Since then, I have consulted numerous injectors, vein specialists, and oculoplastic surgeons, all of which is documented. Contrary to your statement, there is extensive published discussion within the aesthetic community regarding the long-term complications of tear trough filler, including persistent swelling, malar edema, Tyndall effect, migration, and filler remaining detectable years after injection. These are recognized complications and not claims I have invented. I have never stated that this experience was a "new" problem that suddenly appeared after eight years. I have consistently stated that it has been an ongoing issue since the original treatment. My review reflects my personal experience and documented medical history. Facts, opinions, and personal experiences are not defamation. Since you have suggested legal action, I welcome the opportunity to pursue this further.

I'm very disappointed with the outcome of my neck lift with Dr. Hojjat. Within two months, the…read moreresults did not hold, and my neck now looks worse than it did before surgery. Given the financial and emotional investment, this was extremely upsetting. I understand results vary, but I expected longer-lasting improvement and better follow-up when it became clear the procedure failed for me. I'm sharing this so others can make a fully informed decision.

I went to Dr. Hojjat for a cosmetic procedure, and he was very kind, professional, and trustworthy…read morethroughout the entire process. I had no complications from the surgery, and his team has always been accommodating -- they're easy to reach and okay with me messaging them anytime. I also had a CO laser treatment with him and had positive results. Overall, a great experience.

10/10 - Absolutely Obsessed with My Results! (8 Weeks post op)…read more I am beyond happy with my breast augmentation from Dr. K -- I'm literally obsessed! He did the most perfect job in my opinion, and I feel so sexy, feminine, and confident in my new bralette. I'm also so glad I didn't go too big. At first, I wanted 480cc's, but a week before surgery, Dr. K suggested we go with 450cc's for the most natural, flattering look. Best decision ever! We went under the muscle with gummy implants, and the results are flawless. From start to finish, Dr. K has been amazing. He answers every single question I have -- whether it's over text, FaceTime, or in person. If I want to stop by the office, he gets me in right away. His bedside manner is unmatched, and I've felt 100% comfortable and cared for every step of the way. I had a consultation with a "famous" Instagram surgeon before choosing Dr. K, and honestly, there's no comparison. Dr. K's skill, attention to detail, and genuine care for his patients are what really matter -- not Instagram followers. I've already told all my friends they need to go to him. My only regret is not doing this sooner! I'm also so glad I stayed local instead of going out of the country for a cheaper price. Being able to have in-person follow-ups with my surgeon has been invaluable for my healing process and peace of mind. If you're even thinking about getting a breast augmentation, do it -- and do it with Dr. K. I am so, so, so, so, so happy with my decision and I would recommend him a thousand times over.

Being 6 years post op, my updated review is overdue. I'd…read morelike to start by saying that the office staff was always very kind. 360 TUMMY TUCK: 7/10 For the most part, I am still very happy with the tummy tuck procedure. I did have a complicated recovery with necrosis of the belly button, but you would not be able to tell now. My scars are alright, I've definitely seen much better... but I tattooed over mine anyway so it didn't matter much to me. However, during the consultation I made it a huge point that there was a part of my lower back that I was very unhappy with. Dr K documented and explained that it would be lipo'd and he would excise it if necessary. I have a scar in the area, but it looks like it wasn't touched AT ALL. Definitely no lipo in the area, just a normal tummy tuck scar, but it doesn't go all the way under the area of concern. So it looks like he left it untouched. When I brought this up at my several post op appointments, he told me to wait a year. After a year, he brushed it off. I am now left with this incredibly awkward small lump right above my butt crack that has left me incredibly insecure. BREAST IMPLANTS AND NIPPLE LIFT: 1/10 I already had breast tissue (about a 36 C) but deflated after weight loss. I really wanted to fill them back up and make them perky again. Because of how deflated they were, I was expecting to get a breast lift, which other surgeons also mentioned to me. During the consultation, Dr K was very adamant that he would NOT do a lift, because I was in my early 20's. His reasoning was that they would need to be redone after I had kids... so I told him that I do not plan to have children. He told me that I might change my mind - which is absolutely NOT for him to decide or even have a say in. He told me he could do a nipple lift on my right side and it would make them look even and perky without the lift. I trusted him. My nipple is now OVAL ladies. OVAL. Completely mismatched. Extremely embarrassing. I also have had rippling, it feels like the implants are underfilled. I can literally crunch the bags and you can see it. When I lay down, they go to the side completely and my chest is flat. When I bend forward, they droop and look absolutely disgusting. I was also very concerned about the left breasts shifting so much to the side when I work out, that it completely deforms and pulls the bag. He told me "you can't work out your chest." This was a YEAR after surgery. He literally said I cannot work out, and that was the answer. Six years later and I have extremely heavy, sagging implants that are weighing my chest down. My nipples fall over the crease of my breast, and it's extremely uncomfortable and they've made me feel so embarrassed. I am now having to save money to get the lift that I should have gotten 6 years ago, and hoping that another doctor can fix my nipple and the underlying damage. I will never get these past 6 years back (and the next few years that I spend saving up.) So I hope this saves someone else.

Keep him away from your face. He's a disaster. Maybe he's better with women's needs, but a nose…read morejob he has not talent. I live with that fact every day of my life.

I have never been made to feel so BEAUTIFUL and so comfortable at ANY spa, beauty place. From the…read moremoment I stepped foot in the door I was greeted by Celia and Zetta. Zetta welcomed me to the "Newport family" with a huge hug!!! I have been Constantly getting dysport and eyelash fills since last year and I couldn't be happier with the professionalism and love they have for each other and the clients that come in the door. To anyone who wants the longest fullest lashes.... Maggie is my girl!!! I am guaranteed to be taking a lash nap because of how careful, gentle and relaxing she makes the room. Everything is sooooo clean and even smells beautiful. This company is not about changing you , it's about making you a better beautiful more confident you! I love you guys!! -your forever customer

Dr Altman is an awesome person! Got a hold of him today and want to retract my negative response…read morebecause I was unable to get a hold of him. But he called me back personally! Amazing individual and excellent Dr

I did personally talk to Dr Altman and what an amazing individual and he was very helpful with my…read moreconcerns. His reviews were true.

This was my very first time going to a dermatologist. I found this business on Yelp, The location…read morewas very easy for me to locate. I was greeted with smiles and positivity from all the staff. I did not need to wait long at all. My appointment started at 11:00 am Dr Parvin Shafa was the one who took great Care of removing my Millia so fast and painless. I will definitely be returning to their office and looking forward to doing business with them and becoming a Regular.

I have visited OC MedDerm three times, and every single time I was beyond satisfied with my…read moreexperience. Starting with the front desk, every single person on their staff is friendly, professional, and respectful. The doctors are equally impressive--extremely knowledgeable and professional in every way. The maximum time I've had to wait to see a doctor was less than 10 minutes, which is almost unheard of for a medical office! They run their practice with complete professionalism, and I am very happy with the care I've received. I strongly recommend OC MedDerm to anyone looking for a top-tier dermatology practice, and I will definitely be back!

I'm super excited to be going to Dr. Nguyen for a little refresh! I'll be flying in and staying for…read moremy recovery, and so far, both he and his staff have been incredibly accommodating with the time difference, payment, and even having to reschedule a few times because of calendar conflicts with my new job. All of his reviews online have been more than enough to make me feel confident about choosing him. I'm excited to see how everything goes and will definitely keep y'all updated throughout the experience!

I came here for a consultation because I saw really good reviews online. When I went in to see the…read moredoctor he was at first pleasant & sweet seemed to be asking me the right questions but shortly right after gave off that he was annoyed and the consult became rushed. When I asked for photos of people with similar cases like mine he pretty much brushed me off & suggested I visit their website for photos. Why would I do that if you're literally right in front of me hahah. Show me photos educate me you're the surgeon who I may potentially pay thousands and thousands to perform this procedure. Anyways after our rushed procedure the sales team gets a hold of me lol and they just went right into pricing .. didn't ask me about the consult didn't even introduce themselves I was shocked !!! The whole experience came off rushed and very sales driven. I even expressed that to the sales girls) I really believe if the surgeon took his time explaining things and behaved like someone who cared about me instead of my $$ this would have been a totally different experience. People are coming to you to spend tons and tons of money. They're not an inconvenience as soon as they want questions answered, very unprofessional. The 2 stars is for that fact that he doesn't charge a consult fee (shocking )

Where do I even begin. First came to Dr Norman Ge for a consultation on my hearing loss I suffered…read more12 years ago and he was honest and provided me with valuable information and didnt try to sell me any services because he knew there was nothing he can do for me since so much time has lapsed since first losing the hearing. Then I had another issue 2 years later with a hoarse voice and remembered that Dr Ge is an ear, nose and throat dr, so I knew I had to come back to him. From the initial appointment, Dr Ge was able to provide me with a diagnosis and scheduled me a surgery to remove a polyp in my vocal chord (didn't even knew that could happen prior to speaking with Dr Ge). Was some great information and sure enough went through the surgery and everything came out perfect, my voice was back to 100% and Dr Ge was able to walk me through the procedure in the follow up appointment. Really great dr who can provide you with insightful information and does not hide anything. A wonderful surgeon who is able to take care of business, all while Covid was happening. I am thankful for Dr Ge, as he taught me a lot as well as healed my voice. Really appreciate him and his staff, definitely recommend anyone who is dealing with any nose, throat, or ear issues to go to this Dr, you will not be disappointed! Thanks again Doc!

My experience with Dr. Ge was one of the most frustrating and ethically questionable medical…read moreencounters I've ever had. My appointment took place in March 2026, when I saw him for vertigo. The visit lasted no more than eight minutes, and he never examined my ears -- yet my insurance was later billed for "surgical services," which absolutely never occurred. When my Explanation of Benefits finally arrived, the issues were glaring: * I was billed for a 30-40 minute visit, despite the appointment being under 10 minutes. * My insurance was charged for procedures that were never performed. * The incorrect billing items conveniently totaled just over the $200 I had been required to pay upfront. I immediately called the office and asked for clarification on every CPT code listed. After repeated calls in April, May, and June, they eventually removed the charge for the nonexistent "surgical services." At one point, they even called to tell me they were "waiving" the $40‑something dollars I was supposedly overcharged -- before I had even received my EOB to understand what they were referring to. The refund process was another ordeal. Despite paying $200 upfront, I wasn't refunded until late June, and only through Venmo, because they refused to send a check. I then had to reimburse my own HSA with a personal check to fix the mess their billing created. This entire experience wasted hours of my time and left me deeply concerned about the practice's billing ethics. If you're a new patient, pay very close attention to your charges -- both upfront and on your insurance.

I cannot say enough nice things about Dr. Kosins and his office staff. I called Dr. Kosins's office…read morebecause I was having severe pain in one breast. His office arranged to have me seen by Dr. Kosins immediately. Dr. Kosins identified the problem which was an encapsulated breast implant and was able to have me scheduled for surgery the following week. I was very skeptical about undergoing surgery because I have severe sleep apnea and a vocal cord paralysis. Dr. Kosins provided me with words of reassurance, which gave me the confidence to move forward with the procedure. The surgery went forward without any complications, and my pain decreased significantly. Now it is totally gone. Dr. Kosins was very knowledgeable about complications with breast implants and handled the situation brilliantly. I am very pleased with my results. His office staff is also very friendly and professional. The post operative care provided by his staff was top notch. I would recommend Dr. Kosins to anyone who is considering undergoing breast surgery and anyone who is experiencing issues with breast implants. You couldn't find a better care team or be in better hands!

I waited until the one-year mark to leave this review because I wanted to give my body enough time…read moreto fully heal and settle before speaking on my final results. Unfortunately, I am very disappointed with the outcome of my breast augmentation and with the level of follow-up support afterward. I had surgery on May 5, 2025. Around 4-5 months post-op, I began noticing significant asymmetry developing. By the time I returned for my follow-up appointment in September, the issue had already become very noticeable. At this point, I developed capsular contracture on my left side, causing the breast to feel hard, tight, and unnatural. On the right side, the implant dropped significantly lower than the left, creating visible asymmetry and uneven nipple positioning. I also experienced poor scar healing around my right areola, with the scar remaining thick, raised, and persistently itchy nearly a year later. To be fair, Dr. Kosins did acknowledge the asymmetry during my September appointment, discussed revision options with me, and his office provided information regarding the Allergan warranty coverage. I understand capsular contracture is a known risk of breast augmentation surgery and not necessarily the result of negligence. However, what left me disappointed was the lack of continued follow-up and support afterward. After the initial discussion regarding revision options and warranty information, there was no further outreach, follow-up phone call, scheduling assistance for next steps, or even scheduling of my one-year post-op appointment/check-in. As a patient navigating an upsetting complication less than a year after surgery, that absence of communication left me feeling unsupported and alone in the process. I never expected perfection, and I understand complications can happen with any surgery. But when complications do occur, communication, reassurance, and aftercare matter just as much as the surgery itself. Patients deserve to know not only how successful outcomes are handled, but also how they are supported when results do not go as planned.