I had a competent surgeon perform facial surgery on me several years ago, and although it looked…read moregreat 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.

In July of 2022 at age 65 I retired and my entire life I wanted a beautiful straight, symmetrical…read morenostrils, less bulbose tip of my nose and a less wide nose. First Time: After three consults with different surgeons in the Scottsdale, Az area I chose Dr. Tamplen. Paid him his 14k for the Rhino. He and his team were great, but the first Rhino was very botched. Not straight, crooked column, assymetrical wierd nostrils. Second try: To try and fix the my crooked nose he performed an "in the office" alar procedure to try to make my nose straight. Nose was still messed up looking. Third Try: Dr. Tamplen actually took me back in to surgery of where I was excited to think maybe he would take all avenues that many cosmetic surgeons take to make a nose straight. There are many techniques a surgeon can do to construct a straight symmetrical nose. Again, to my sadness, my nose was still crooked. I still looked deformed. Fourth Try: In February 2026 I scheduled the fourth time, but cancelled and rescheduled for April 3, 2026. I spent money to fly to AZ waiting for the day to come. About a few days before the procedure, an office lady called me and told me I needed to pay $ 2,500 for the surgery time. I was so surprised because all along all Dr. Tamplen and his staff would say " all we want you to be happy with the outcome so we will do whatever it takes." I was very upset about this because my sister had her facelift revised by Dr. Tamplen, for free of charge. The office lady said, well we have done a lot for you and your sister. I told her well I am a different patient and why can't he perform my revision free? I got so upset that I said to forget it and never tried a fourth time. You will see in the pictures how crooked and messed up my nose it. I don't even want to look at a person straight on. My advice is to ask the surgeon what he is actually go to to perform a Rhinoplasty. Ask if he is going to take part of the rib, or other grafts to do a perfect job. I always wonder how do accident victims get their faces fixed so nicely after scars and more? He kept blaming my crooked nose on a scar below my nostril. My nose looked better before I had Rhinoplasty. Also just because a surgeon is top notch in their class does not mean they have "artistic" ability. If anyone knows of a great Rhinoplasty surgeon, email me at juli1956@yahoo.com. I am 70 now but still would like a straight narrow, symmetrical nose for my last 10-20 years of life. I picked the wrong surgeon, although he was very kind but I think he did the minimum when performing procedures, so find out first exactly what they are going to use and do to make it right. Thank you.

Whoa... I am not sure how to respond to the negative reviews for Dr. Walker's office but my…read moreexperiences have been nothing short of great and caring. I reached out to Dr. Walker due to my acne. It's been something I've been battling with since I was an adolescent and I was dealing with a flare up. Dr. Walker's office was great in setting up appointments for me. In addition, it was great that she handled telemedicine so I could take the meetings right from my home. She prescribed the right Rx treatment for me. And honestly, as a doctor who is a person of color and the AAPI community, it felt really great that she understood my needs and had expertise on the impacts of the treatment to my skin. I felt seen! I don't want to discount the other negative reviews but this is certainly not the experience that I've had.

Outstanding skill and compassion. Incredibly talented and experienced. Absolutely the best.read more

It has now been a year since my surgery, and I just have to say... WOW…read more If you're a younger person thinking about getting lower blepharoplasty for natural under-eye bags, listen up! I'm 26 now, and was sort of miserably self conscious about bags under my eyes for years. I tried everything; creams, tea bags, YES I SLEPT ENOUGH (people telling me to sleep more got really old). I just had these natural fat pockets under my eyes, and I definitely didn't want to inject anything into my face. That's when I discovered Artful Surgery, and Dr. Lee talked me through everything. The process sounded a little scary, but she was so reassuring the entire time. She would ask me if I was sure, and didn't try and talk me into anything. She also explained how the healing process would actually be pretty quick, and it was! Even in the surgery room she checked one last time that I wanted to go through with it. I'm so glad I did! I was in bed for about a week with painkillers and ice on my eyes, and it hardly hurt at all!! I was a little puffy for a while, but tried putting makeup on after two weeks. It took a sec to figure out my new correct makeup (I had been using mega concealing stuff like Tart, which didn't work for my new eyes). But over time, the results just got better and better. The best part is, I just don't NOTICE it anymore. I don't look drastically different, and I still have natural creasing, but I don't get asked if I'm tired any more. And looking at photos, I feel more confident!! After a year, it looks even better than I could have hoped, and I'm so happy I did this and went with Dr. Lee. She was great about checking up on me after the fact, and was very responsive to any post-op questions I had. All in all, this was really a fantastic decision for the rest of my life!!! Thank you Dr. Lee!!

After getting a series of BBL's, my melasma was much much worse than when I had started. My…read moreboard-certified dermatologist said that she would never recommend this procedure for darker skin types. I was also advised to use hydroquinone indefinitely - also not a good idea.

I'm so glad I discovered HeathBay from Groupon! I continue to use them. Olivia is so wonderful and…read morealways makes me feel so comfortable. Honestly, I think they have the best prices for laser hair removal!! Awesome team all around

I had such a wonderful experience at this med spa! Michelle was absolutely amazing, she really…read morelistened to what I wanted and knew exactly how to achieve the look I was going for. I felt so comfortable with her and I'm genuinely so happy with my results! I also want to give a huge thank you to Caitlyn at the front desk for being so kind and helpful throughout my visit. Everyone was so welcoming and made the whole experience feel easy and comfortable.

I recently visited two other services and I have to say the Quality of care and treatment at…read moreAesthetic Laser & Skin Care was superior to them. Rhea's prices, quality and value for your dollar is unmatched. I'm a long time client, so I can tell you, You'll love the service and You'll return. I promise you.

Rhea is one of the most knowledgeable and professional aestheticians I have ever seen. Her…read morebackground working with a plastic surgeon is a bonus because she has another layer of knowledge regarding skin and aging. I have received many facials in my life, but getting a facial from Rhea is my favorite so far. Her space is very relaxing and squeaky clean. She is very personable and she creates a very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. She does not try and oversell, and offers really practical advice in a caring and professional way. She is very conscientious about the comfort of her clients and explains everything very thoroughly. She asks really good questions, and I always feel like a very special guest when I am with her. I feel very lucky to have found Rhea, and I am very happy with the results I have received from her facials. I highly recommend her.

Victoria reached out to my husband for another hydrafacial and he accepted. He came back after the…read morehydrafacial looking much better. The lesson we learned from all of this is that the hydrafacial is superior to other facials and allows for better extractions. Victoria's hydrafacial skills are fantastic. If my husband needs another hydrafacial which he probably will at some point then he will book with Victoria again. With Victoria's advice, my husband will switch to a different brand of sunscreen, one that is mineral-based which will be easier on his pores. Thank you Victoria for making a positive difference to my husband's skincare goals!

I would not recommend this place for Botox. I started going here for facials last year and they are…read moregreat! Unfortunately, I got Botox and it caused me to have Ptosis (severe lazy eye). I am on week 3 of this and my Doctor said it will most likely last 1-2 months! I have cancelled so many events because I don't feel comfortable being around people looking like this. I also do most of my work on Zoom so this has affected my job (again, I don't feel comfortable being on camera). I contacted the place and even though they were nice about it, they would not refund my money. I know it is a risk anytime that you do injectables but to do this to a customer and then charge them $730 for it, doesn't sit right with me. Who cares if I signed something, you took $ for a service and then botched my face for most of my summer. Unacceptable. DO NOT GET BOTOX HERE!

I had a 7 hour plastic surgery with both tummy tuck, muscle repair, lipo, breast lift and fat…read moretransfer. I arrived at the ps surgery center and announced i felt I needed real nursing care in the immediate post op and didn't feel safe with the " helper" I had. I am a nurse and know how important being in tune to subtle changes in that critical first 24-48 hrs is. They were able to find Juilette and she came, took me to the hotel, cared for me, helped me through the pain, fed and hydrated me. I finally felt safe. She took me to my morning appointment for immediate post op assessment. I asked if she could come to my house to stay as I wanted to be back in My environment. She agreed and stayed with me. She was just what I needed for my peace of mind. 100% recommend for caring, competent post op care.

I recently went through two different surgeries and selected Aftercare Vitality to help me recover…read morefrom the surgeries. Juliet provided excellent aftercare for both of my surgeries. Juliet was prepared, on time and provided excellent aftercare which gave me a very smooth recovery process. Juliet' has exceptional healthcare knowledge and experience. For any surgeries I may need in the future, Juliet will always be my first choice. A+

Michelle has referred me to three new physicians in the Bay Area, which have resulted in amazing…read morenew relationships in the beauty field, cosmetic and surgical. After two decades of working with practitioners around the country, I now have the best support right here, thanks to Michelle. Since I was new to the area, I invested in my relationship with Michelle, and it has been one of the best decisions of my life. Michelle's acumen assures clients receive the best care, with the most qualified practitioners and she walks you through the process, step by step. She doesn't just deliver the names of the best of the best in their respective field, she also advocates for you from the outset, sorting through priorities, finances, resources. She is warm, kind, direct, and if you work with her she will make sure expectations are managed, which is pretty amazing because the results have each time surpassed my expectations. Also, the relationships she has are so specific so that, for example, the best surgeon for rhinoplasty is not the same surgeon to perform a different surgery and, similarly, the best person to do fillers for one area may be unique to one practitioner, while another practitioner might be better at something else. Her referrals are that specific. Also, the doctors she refers to are not just skilled in their work, but are also open, receptive to their patients, kind, humble. I have also benefited from the after care services with Michelle when she helped me through a recent difficult surgery. She helped us to get access to better pain relief, made soup, helped with bandaging and organized a list of drug store needs that helped me to feel better fast. If you are investing ongoing with cosmetic needs and/ or considering a big surgery, I recommend working with Michelle. It is ultimately the best use of your resources to make sure you are planning strategically and have a coherent plan, and a good team to support you along the way.

Michele took care of me after a facelift. I am so glad she was there since the first couple of days…read morewere a bit overwhelming. Having someone who has been through the operation and has helped others post surgery was a tremendous relief. It allowed me to focus on adjusting to my limitations and learn to fend for myself. I would highly recommend others sign up for her services, not only post surgery but also as you search for the right doctor for you. She can help you understand what you really want and how to communicate those desires to a plastic surgeon.

amazing experience, very informative and helpful throughout the process ! Will definitely come…read moreagain for my 2nd treatment already seeing some slight results from my first one

From the owner: Dolls & All Body Bar trained & certified staff use the very best techniques in ultrasonic…read morecavitation, RF skin tightening, vacuum therapy & wood therapy to perform non invasive body sculpting, body contouring treatments. We assist you in achieving weight loss, toning, tightening, & shaping. Along with our clients eating cleaner, exercising, and just as importantly drinking lots of water! Hydration is key in flushing out toxins & broken down fat cells to achieve maximum results.

I had recent surgery, and I honestly don't know how I would have done it without Jace. I didn't…read moreanticipate how painful it would be, and she was able to troubleshoot with me as to what is normal and what isn't, and what should be escalated to the doctor. Because she's seen enough of the surgery to know the difference. That's what sets her apart from having a spouse or friend help you. They don't have experience with hundreds of people going through the same thing, to know if what you are experiencing is normal or not. As well, it was very comforting to have the 24 hour support -even at 1am when the pain hit again. She was always a step ahead of me knowing what I needed before I needed it. She kept detailed record of my every move and my medications. This service, and Jace, are invaluable!

Words cannot describe Jace!!! We are so lucky to have found her. My mom found her through three…read morereferrals, which finally led us to her. Jace spoke with her for over an hour or so, and my mom was so certain she would be a good fit. Jace was worth every penny. It was the best money we could have spent. She took such a burden off of my husband and I. She taught us so much about our colicky, premature baby; when it came to the reflux, gas, and dyschezia, she easily identified and found solutions for us left and right. She had tremendous and helpful advice and guidance, and as first time parents, my husband and I would have been so clueless with all his issues. I also had some minor issues coping with becoming a first time mom, and she really just helped coach me and make it through the first 8 weeks. Every night I felt so secure knowing she was watching him, and she was so detailed in her notes about it too, using the app that she recommends. Thank you Jace for helping our baby boy! We are happy to have our healthy, now 12 pounder, and it was made possible and with ease because of you