Dr. Newman is always available to see me. If I need Botox, or sculptra..or even questions in regards to a future facelift! His bedside manner is great. He had given me a Botox procedure and it didn't take. He didn't hav availability in San Mateo, but they got me In at the Palo Alto location and did not charge me. He makes it right. And if you have an issue with anything , he will either fix it or adjust the price to negate that procedure. My mother in laws best friend just had a facelift! She looks soooo good!!! Here is what she had to say when I texted her: Hi Trisha thank you for your kind words you're so sweet! My experience with Dr Newman was absolutely wonderful. I'm so happy with his work the only thing I would do differently would be my upper lip area I think he lifted a little too much but with time it will come down. I still feel the tightness around my neck from the neck tightening a little bit but in the beginning you really feel the tightness. His after care was amazing he really takes his time and takes care of you. I don't really have any cons. I'm very happy. I don't think your friend can go wrong. I saw some reviews with Dr. Newman that were iffy... but.. like I said .. I have many friends and their friends that have had wonderful results! Cheers These are pictures of my friend .. late 60's. I did not post her eyes because of privacy.. But her eyes even look great read more

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I scheduled a facelift consultation with Dr. Newman for $275 and felt it did not provide the value I expected. The appointment lasted about 25 minutes and included a brief exam and a few photos taken on his phone, but there was little detailed discussion about his facelift approach or what results might be realistic for me. When I asked to see before-and-after photos, I was directed to his Instagram rather than shown examples in the office. He stated that he performed 1-2 facelifts per week, though it wasn't clear whether that was an ongoing average or his current schedule. Hair loss products were also offered, though they weren't the reason for my visit. While the front desk staff was polite and friendly, the consultation overall wasn't detailed enough to justify the above-market cost of $275, especially since that fee can't be applied toward any procedure or service. UPDATE: After this review, the practice kindly reached out and offered more time with the doctor along with additional before-and-after photos. I appreciate their thoughtfulness and the friendly front desk team, but I've decided not to pursue surgery here. My rating reflects my initial consultation experience. read more

It really took me a lot courage to post the follow-up pictures. I have been suffering from stress, depression and sadness because of this alien ears during the past two years. My left ear looks done so wrong that touches my head. The right one, it extrudes out. This is already two years. And this is what the doctor stated : it's healing process. After the healing, it will look the same. A healing process doesn't take two years. It's common sense. If you don't want to suffer what I have experienced, and this is lifelong trauma, painful, humiliation and scar.Please avoid this place. It's your body. Only you cares. They don't. read more

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I highly recommend Dr. Newman. He is very skilled and his attention to detail is reassuring. He did an eyelid procedure on me 15 years ago. My eyes looked good then and they still do! I have such confidence in his work that I recommended him to a young male relative who just had the same procedure and his eyes look great too! read more

Was not happy with my experience with Dr Newman. He put fat under my eyes to cure my hollow eyes which I didn't even ask for, and I ended up with bags which took 3 surgeries to remove. I also ended up with one eye bigger than the other. I went to him for a neck lift and to get rid of marionette lines which are still there & my neck is same or worse, so all in all a complete waste of money. His personality is nice but unfortunately not a great experience is putting it mildly. read more

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Dr. Newman is a master architect! He did a TCA peel for me. The result is remarkable. People tell me I look five years younger. Dr. Newman's professionalism and conscientiousness are stellar and he makes his patients feel very comfortable. I highly recommend him to anyone wishing to be refreshed. read more

My positive experience with Dr. Newman and his team. I have been satisfied with their care over the years, Botox, lower lids, upper lids & rhinoplasty procedures to recent breast implants at the surgery center last week with Dr. Pertsch. I am recovering well and pleased with the results speaks to their expertise and attentiveness. Witnessing the positive results of my referred friends and being confident in recommending Dr. Newman based on my own experience truly underscores the quality of care I received. Hope this review helps others make decisions about their healthcare providers. Sharing my positive experience and seeing my referred friends results recommending Dr. Newman to others is a testament to the quality of care I received. read more

My positive experience with Dr. Newman and his team. I have been satisfied with their care over the years, Botox, lower lids, upper lids, & rhinoplasty procedures to recent breast implants at premier surgery center last week with Dr.Pertsch. I am recovering well and pleased with the results speaks to their expertise and attentiveness. Witnessing the positive results of my referred friends and being confident in recommending Dr. Newman based on my own experiences truly underscores the quality of care I received. Hope this review Helps others make decisions about their healthcare provider's. read more

I have had persistent hormonal acne over the last few years and have truly tried everything outside of Accutane treatment. I visited Dr. Newman to do the Aerolase acne laser and I do not exaggerate when I say this CHANGED MY LIFE. It's truly one of the best decisions I've ever made. The laser treatment is so easy and painless. It feels like laser hair removal. For someone with a pain tolerance like me, it's just slightly uncomfortable. There's no downtime. It requires 4 separate treatments 1 month apart and I saw results after the first treatment. The only downside is slight dryness after the first couple of treatments which I will take any day over acne. I'm a clinician myself and I don't trust many doctors, but Dr. Newman has my 100% trust. He's an excellent doctor, always has your best interest at heart, and he actually spends time with his patients. I can't say enough about him and his staff. If you have chronic under the skin, painful acne like me, the aerolase laser will change your life! read more

Amazing place; I cannot say enough about Dr. Newman and his staff. Dr. Newman has the best bedside manner I have ever experienced. This is important, because while doing these procedures you need someone that listens to what you're saying and who will be honest and advise you accordingly. He is extremely caring, nothing like what you would expect from the top plastic surgeon; many of them are so conceited that you can't even talk to them. Big egos. Not here; I am in deep like with this facility. When someone takes a good 20 years off your appearance, you just have to be grateful and thankful. He does that! I even met a woman there that was around 70, and she didn't look a day over 50 or maybe even less. She looked completely natural, no ridiculous bubble lips or other funny things. I honestly cannot say enough about this doctor and staff. Thank you Dr. Newman for raising my confidence and self-esteem. read more

I've been going to him for Botox once a year for 4-5 years. Very thankful him and his staff a Re willing to wear N95 masks, if you ask. I had Co2 meter it had good readings for the brief time I was there. I've never had a bad result from his Botox, highly recommend. read more

My Mom and I came in for a consultation for treatments. We felt that it went well and things were clear as to what Dr. Newman recommended and what we were comfortable doing. We both came in 2 weeks ago. Myself for laser treatment and Botox for my Mom. To start off with, they booked me in for an invasive procedure that was not part of the plan, they were quick to want to charge me almost $4,000. Then they changed to the real laser procedure which cost me $800. Fine. I got it done and don't really see any results. In between all of this, all the staff seemed to be on different pages. One person would say something then the next contradicted and the third didn't know what was going on. Very unorganized. Next, my Mom gets Botox from Dr. Newman. She told me that she felt something was off and that one area felt tighter than the other. 2 weeks later, my mom has one eye that's larger than the other. I called the office today and they ask us to text pictures of her eyes. They then suggest to buy an antihistamine eye drop that's an over the counter brand. I ask them for an appointment to see the doctor before my Mom goes out of town for 3 months and they only give me an appointment 3 days before she has to fly out. We expressed our concerns and that my Mom doesn't feel comfortable with the way she looks and don't feel like they care or have intentions on fixing the problem. They're just motivated by money. We have a general surgeon, oral surgeon and optometrist in the family and we'll be able to figure this out among us. I feel like because they expected to make over $5,000 combined with our services and that didn't happen, their attitude changed. Also the lady that answers the phones doesn't seem to know much. I'd think since she's the first point of contact that she would be more knowledgeable about the services they offer as well as pre and post op instructions. She doesn't. We won't be coming back or asking to see Dr. Newman. read more

Dr Newman is very kind and skilled. I've seen him a number of times over the past few years for fillers and Botox; he targets the two to get the best results for me. Eventually, I'll do some additional treatments/surgery. Thank you. read more

Dr. Newman and his staff are the absolute best! Dr. Newman is a very kind, patient, and talented surgeon. I recently came in for a rhinoplasty and could not be more satisfied with the results. I was extremely nervous to have the procedure done, as I have never had surgery before. He made sure to take the time and walk me through the entire process and sent me pictures of what type of nose would be suitable to my face based on what I told him I was looking for. Within a few weeks from my consultation, I had the surgery scheduled and it went even better than I expected. I'm so thankful for this doctor and his entire staff. They made sure I was relaxed and comfortable during the entire procedure, and I woke up feeling great. The recovery went very smoothly and I had very minimal bruising the first three days. Dr. Newman is very talented at his craft. If you are even considering undergoing any medical procedure, he is definitely someone you need to visit. I absolutely love my new nose and could not be thankful enough! read more

I've been going to Premier Plastic Surgery for 15 years now. Dr Newman is amazing! He's done many procedures for me, mostly botox and fillers. I have had some very effective laser treatments from him as well over the years. I'm embarrassed I can never remember the names of them however, I am always VERY happy with my results. If you tell him you read my review, let him know he has my permission to tell you which ones :). In addition to being a great Dr, he's also a really nice man with a wonderful bedside manner. I also need to give a shout out to Dr Newman's amazing Esthetician Elicia Guerrero! Over the years she has performed various body treatments (like Velashape) and peels on my face. When I googled velashape and velasmooth I read reviews from people saying how painful this type of treatment is. When I go to Elicia it feels good, almost like a warm massage and again I am happy with my results. I also have to say, she is super cool and goes with your mood. If you want to engage in conversation, she participates and is fun to chat with. If you're feeling quiet or sleepy she lets you relax. She does a great job reading her clients and lets them take the lead (I hope my chatty dental hygienist is reading this) on the social aspect of the visit. She does great work and is clearly talented in her field. I love her! Windy, Karen and the entire staff are great too! read more

Dr. James Newman is simply the best. I had a facelift over four years ago. No one knew. I looked rested, refreshed, and most importantly, so natural. read more

I had a procedure done at Premier Plastic Surgery in November 2021 and would not hesitate recommending Dr. Newman to a friend. (I've already been asked!) He and his team are professional, kind, and provide great customer service! They were patient answering my many questions and addressed my concerns. Of note, I'm an RN who has worked in quality and safety for many years and was impressed with the cleanliness and organization of their San Mateo surgical suite. In addition, their before and after procedure processes were meticulous. Sending a BIG THANK YOU to Dr. Newman, Dr. Sun (my anesthesiologist), Windy, Troy, and Dee!! read more

Dr. Newman is an excellent surgeon, well-experienced, and provides superior follow-up. He is friendly, helps you understand the procedure, and has a good demeanor. His office staff is friendly, responsive, and helpful. I highly recommend him for plastic surgery. read more

I went in to see Dr. James Newman for Blepharoplasty (upper and lower eyelid) surgery. I met with Dr. Newman in Half Moon Bay, and later had my surgery in Palo Alto, Calif. The doctor came in and just picked up a pen and drew where he would make his cuts, and off I went into a beautiful, clean and state of the art surgery room. I was amazed to go from a doctors exam room to this beautiful room. Dr. Newman is an artist, to be able to just draw what he is going to do and it comes out perfect. His Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sun was amazing as well, he knew I was nervous about the anesthesia because I always have problems with my veins. Not this time, he numbed me, which I never felt and after there was just a little bruise. I also must mention his nurse, Dee Mouhouche was always kind, gentle and reassuring. From the staff to my end result I felt no pain and was always treated with the utmost respect. Thank you, you will all probably see me again! read more

I am a 6'1 approx 210 pounds male. I used to exercise regularly and was basically born with a six pack I still have today (to a slightly lesser degree). I have not worked out in just over three years. However, my previous decades of dedication to fitness has helped me retain some definition. Additionally, I take high quality vitamin regiment on a daily basis, which support my hormone levels and metabolism. I developed love handles and a slight pouch as I aged and stopped working out. From the rear you can see the small spare tire (or love handles) I now carry. I decided to be proactive and researched various options excluding liposuction. Initially Cool Sculpting caught my eye about a year ago. I viewed this as a viable option at the time and decided to wait until after I relocated to my new state and got settled into my new job to pursue it further. A year after the move I began looking into options again and came across Vanquish Me. I work in the tech industry so the science of Vanquish made sense and looked even less invasive than Cool Sculpting. Additionally, a much larger area is treated in one sitting. I called and spoke with a woman named Lisa in the San Mateo office who was very kind and informative. A few days ago I went in for my first Vanquish session. The day before the procedure, I purchased a gallon of water and drank about 100 of the 128 ounces, which is nearly half of my numerical body weight. They took excellent care of me throughout the process. I pointed out to the doctor my concerns about the width of my waist and the machine not hitting the back area. They addressed my concerns by conducting a session with me laying on my back for a time Then they turned me over on my stomach for additional time. Windy oversaw the procedure and was a great conversationalist during the entire session. She was also was extremely meticulous in the placement of the device, which I definitely appreciate. She often inquired if the heat felt even and she kept an eye on the equipment. As the energy penetrated it felt like an electric blanket on a low-to-medium setting. When the session ended Windy suggested I massage the areas, drink plenty of fluids, and at a minimum take a brisk walk. I did all three. After just one session my stomach is noticeably flatter and my love handles are smaller. Best of all the skin around these areas is tighter. I couldn't believe the quick results and found myself grabbing my sides and midsection throughout the rest of the evening just to ensure I was not imagining this. I still have more fat to treat but I am very pleased with the outcome thus far. I think flipping me over for additional time made a difference versus treating the areas from the front only. Also, being in residual shape from my previous workout activity likely played a role as most of my unwanted fat is subcutaneous, not visceral. After seeing these results I ordered a Sweet Sweat waist trimmer belt on Amazon. I intend to exercise in it to augment this process. I may mention this to the Doctor's office as an item they might consider selling, giving, or suggesting to their patients. Suggest not wearing it until a few days after the session. I am scheduled to have a total of three sessions. I think I will only have two, take a one or two month break allowing my body to completely normalize, then come back for one or two additional sessions. I will ask the doctor his thoughts. I think this is a pragmatic approach. I have heard of individuals having as many as six consecutive sessions in as many weeks, which I view as somewhat extreme. Another issue with that approach is persons requiring six sessions may not be in the best condition, which slows recovery. They may consider taking more time for their body to recover and/or normalize between sets. Taking a break such as I intend to do may be more useful for them than for people like myself who may be in a bit better shape. Try two or three sessions. Take a month or two break. Then reassess. Additionally, this procedure will dissolve subcutaneous fat that is in front of your ab muscles. However, it will not treat visceral fat behind your ab muscles. CON: The day after the first session. I felt a light sensation around the treated area, almost like a slight itch or tingle under my skin. Nothing major at all. By day two or three the sensation passed. TIPS: Buy two, one-gallon jugs of water. Drink one and one-half the day before and day of the session, prior to the session. Drink the other one and one half gallons following the session and the day after. Use that water in whatever you drink such as tea as well as drinking it directly to know how much water you are drinking. Buy the Sweet Sweat belt. Do not wear within two days before and after a session. After the first session try the 14 Day Colon Cleanse, but only do it for up to one week. 1 capsule a night for 3 days. 2 caps a night for 1 or 2 days (keep a toilet handy). 1 cap for 1 additional day. Stop. read more

I had eye lid surgery with Dr Newman and am pleased with results. The office staff was very nice and professional as was dr Newman. I would definitely return for any cosmetic needs. Highly recommend. read more

My results continue to look fantastic. I really appreciate the care and expertise Dr. Newman gave to me. He is truly an artist who cares deeply about patients like me. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. read more

The best doctor in the Bay. Dr. Newman is very conservative with his Botox and fillers. Have recommended him to a few of my friends and they were all very happy with his work. read more

Dr. Newman and his nurse Christina are as professional and personable as you can get. His office staff, Windy in particular, are the perfect support for this team. I had Dr. Sung was the anesthesiologist and he was right up to the standards of this practice. It took me almost wo years to convince myself that I wanted to do both the bilateral blepharoplasty and lower facelift, and I only wish I had done it sooner. THANK YOU ALL!!! Results were perfect and practically painless. Yes really! read more

Dr Newman is amazing! He has a gift and always does exactly what I ask and does it even better than how I explain it. I absolutely love my lips and refer him to everyone I can. He's not only great at what he does he also has the best bedside manner I've experienced. He's the greatest and I cannot say enough good about him except that you need to go to him for any of your future procedures. read more

3 years ago I was looking into getting a eyelids done and my friend recommended Dr. James Newman. I was a bit nervous because I haven't been to him before but I trusted my friend. On my first consult, as soon as I met him, I felt at ease. He listened to all of my areas of concern and explained to me what my options were and what he could do for me. 3 weeks later I had my upper and lower blephroplasty done by Dr. Newman. He is amazing, and I have been going to him ever since. The best doctor. read more

Dr. Newman is the BEST hands down. I've been a patient of his for several years now and he always does amazing work. I like to be very conservative with my procedures- Botox, filler, and IPL. I have recommended him to several of my close friends and everyone loves his work. His staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, they make you feel comfortable right away. I love Windy and Elicia too. I've had microdermabrasion facials by Elicia and she's fantastic. My skin feels and looks so vibrant after I leave. I can't say enought wonderful things about Dr. Newman. If you are looking for a facial plastic surgeon, look no further. read more

I've been reluctant to speak publicly regarding my less than satisfactory experience with Dr. Newman. I've given him several opportunities to return the money, I spent getting an lip implant, that had problems from the start. This is my experience. Immediately I noticed the implant was sticking up on one side, not following my lip line. Dr. told me the swelling would go down, not to worry. After a period of time I could see it wasn't going down. Went back several times, he decided to put a filler in to make it appear more even..charging me for the filler? Then I began to feel something poking out on the other side of my lip, almost coming through my lip. Eventually he reluctantly surgically attempted to push the ends deeper in my lip, the next morning the stitches were falling out. At this point told him to remove the implant. In my opinion he should be ashamed of what he put me through. I agree there should be a 0 star. I hope no one else will have such an experience. read more

A year ago I went to Dr. Newman because I had saggy fat under my chin that I've had since I was in my twenties no matter how thin I was and wanted it sucked-out. He explained to me that it was a muscle. Well, all i can say is I now look 10 - 15 years younger than what I am and that's no joke and constantly get compliments on how good I look for my age (i'll take any compliment). Today my double chin is no more, and my face truly looks defined and thin now. So happy with Dr. Newman and his anesthesiologist Dr. Sung. Thank you so much! read more

Dr Newman and his staff recently performed an eyelid lift for my upper lids . Amazing difference it is without others actually noticing exactly why I look more alert and slightly younger . Perfect job and my first time seeing a plastic surgeon Dr Newman is very easy going and patient , making for an excellent plastic surgeon The procedure was less painful than having a shot from my dentist read more

I have seen James Newman and I highly recommend him . The results are perfect and I believe his price is fair - thank you

I've had nothing but positive experiences with Dr. Newman and his staff. I have found them to be kind, friendly, attentive and caring. I've been to the office two times so far. I had botox (first time ever) with Dr. Newman after seeing what a great job he did on my friend. He was very nice, and at $12 a unit, his price is very reasonable. He doesn't charge a "minimum per area" charge, as some places to in San Francisco. Many places in the city are $14 & $15 a unit, so $12 is a good deal. There is also no office fee charge on top of that. A week after my treatment, there was one area that didn't look so great, so I called Dr. Newman's office and told them about it. They were very accommodating and made room for me to come see that doctor when it was good for me. The doctor said I just needed one more dab of botox in that one place. He added a little more, and didn't even charge me anything for it. As far as I'm concerned, I've received really reasonably priced and good care here. read more

I had an upper and lower blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) about 3 years ago, and I am very pleased with the results. The procedure itself was unbelievably easy - I was amazed, not to mention that it was short and done in the doc's surgery suite. I was very nervous having this done and opted to not get general anesthesia, and Dr. Newman gave me a pill to relax me, then a shot to make me feel "no pain", probably twilight sleep. I was half awake but didn't feel a thing. The doctor used a laser, and it was really a piece of cake. It's the bruising afterwards that was the only downer (I bruise very easily and took some Vit.K pills, but still). I highly recommend Dr. Newman - great bedside manner, answers all of your questions patiently and takes his time getting it right. My friend recommended me to him years ago, and she still sees him for Botox and fillers. read more

I had an excellent result with a neck lift. Dr. Newman is an artist and a very warm and caring doctor. I would challenge anyone to find a better qualified doctor in the plastics field. His resume says it all. First in his class at all colleges and schools. Wow.... what a fantastic doctor. And his staff was and is equally excellent!! read more

I have been going to Dr. Newman since 1997. He is patient and attentive always taking the time to listen to my concerns and discuss in detail my options. I have had facial procedures as well as Botox, Restylane and Juvaderm. Dr. Newman is an expert with the fillers, he knows exactly were to put them and I always look natural, never fake or over done. He has kept me looking fresh, young and beautiful for the last 13 years. Dr. Newman's staff has always been accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. read more

Dr. Newman....the only doctor I would ever see....Simply the best!! I went in for a silhouette procedure (mid cheek lift), amazing results and simple recovery. within 3 days, you'd never know that I had anything done. Zero bruising as I followed his instructions exactly as he and his staff told me too! My girlfriend had a face lift with Dr. Newman last year...the girl looks 10 years younger and she healed beautifully & quite quickly! Amazing! I've seen other doctors results and they do not compare to Dr. Newman! Warm and caring along with his staff! read more

My Sister and I go to Dr. Newman for our facial procedures and his esthetician, Carole Benton Rea for our Microderms. Sadly my sister has moved away but I am still a long time client. He is wonderful, his work is wonderful and his staff is wonderful. I have referred him to countless woman and men and will recommend him to you. He is a face man (surgeon) and I believe this is his specialty. He has a very "natural" style and his communication is excellent. Dr. Newman is the only P.S. that I know of having several non-invasive options for face and body that are available instead of surgery. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Newman's for about 10 years and have been very happy with his care. I like to be very conservative with any procedure I have done and Dr. Newman always respects my requests for this. He is a very friendly and caring person and does all that he can to prevent me from feeling any pain. His prices are very comparable with other physicians in this area. I wanted to respond to the previous review regarding botox , anyone who has had botox injections knows that it can take up to 10 days to see the results. Google it and you can find out. read more

I originally went to see Dr. Newman after a friend recommended him to me and I've been going to him for about three years now for botox and fillers. He is absolutely great. His staff is very pleasant and professional. He is great with me, listens to my concerns and what i want. I would definetely recommend him to anyone. read more

Dr. Newman is an excellent plastic surgeon, I'm so happy I found his practice! Both my mom and my aunt have been to him for years for small and big procedures so a few months ago I came to Dr. Newman because both of them were super happy with his work. I was very nervous but Dr. Newman calmed my nerves and listen to exactly what I wanted and I couldn't be happier with the results! I wanted a conservative treatment and his work was exactly what I wanted - better even than I could have imagined. And the ladies at the front desk are so sweet and very knowledgeable if you have any questions - special shoutout to Wendy for all your help! read more