I wish I could give infinitely more stars, because five stars does not begin to cut it. Dr Handel is my favorite doctor that I have ever had in my life. Not only does he have an impeccably symmetrical eye and artistic vision... He is truly talented at what he does and one of the kindest, most empathic human beings I have ever met. By the way, I found him in 2022 and I wish I had found him years ago! His nurse Nina, is definitely a similar soul! I can't give her enough stars either! There was a bit of confusion a couple of years ago, When I thought he had retired very early. It turns out he was just taking care of some personal things he had to attend to unexpectedly. I literally had such a terrible reaction to this news that I burst into tears! I have never ever cried like that over misunderstanding that my favorite doctor had retired. Thank God that turned out to not be true and I can't tell you the joy I was filled with to hear that my favorite doctor (besides my dad ) and my favorite Nurse were back! I actually said a prayer of gratitude. You could not put yourself in better hands! There may be a few top 1 percentile doctors who are equally good... But you will be hard pressed to find any Doctor who will truly treat you with such kindness and such precision! His IVY league credentials are top notch, but you cannot purchase a wonderful bedside manner. I truly wish he was a completely comprehensive doctor and I could go to him for literally every medical need I had! I can never express my gratitude enough. Thank you; thank you; thank you Dr. Handel and Nina! I truly love you guys! read more

Could not say enough good things about Dr Handel and his staff. The second I walked in I knew I was in the right place. It has been 1 month since my surgery and my confidence and self love has done a 180° Dr handel listened and saw my vision and together we were able to bring it to life. I went from a saggy DD to a cute perky B cup and the results are BEAUTIFUL! Huge thank you to Dr Handel, Nina, and Carissa for the warmth, love, and support through this process. You guys are THE BEST! read more

I wish I could give infinite stars to Dr. Handel and his wonderful team: his nurse Nina and his administrator, Andrea!. Not only is his work spectacular but the empathy and kindness in that office, beautiful Office by the way, is unsurpassed! I absolutely love them and I am so grateful! He has greatly restored self-confidence and I wouldn't recommend anyone over him! Thank you so much Dr. Handel and your wonderful team! read more

I'm so happy with my liposuction/fat grafting dr Handel performed on me a month ago! I had liposuction of my abdomen, muffin top, inner thighs, banana roll, and saddle bags. The fat was injected into my hip dips and breasts. I had a breast augmentation 2 years ago by another surgeon and I wasn't happy with the results. Dr handle injected fat into both breasts and it made such a huge difference! My breasts are so much more even now and I can finally not wear a bra. Also, I had saddle bags and hip dips my entire life and as I got older It got worse and I also started getting more fat around my stomach region. Working out was not going to change it as I've worked out since I was 18 and I'm almost 40 now. I am over the moon and ecstatic over my results. I highly recommend him, he's very highly skilled and a super sweet, funny, and caring dr. The staff is also amazing and very helpful read more

Neal Handel, MD - Before and after pic of my results - Cosmetic Surgeons Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Dr. Handel far exceeded my expectations. He absolutely is the best out there. I originally thought liposuction was removing fat out of you. I had no idea what my results would be. Little did I know it completely transformed my body. He contoured me. I feel sculpted and sexy. I have new curves. My new shape feels amazing. I've lost 25 pounds so far. It's been 6 months. I've gone from a size 8 to a size 4. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself. I feel great! Dr. Handel I cannot thank you and your staff enough. I love and adore you all! read more

Dr. Handel is an outstanding doctor. He is meticulous with his work, very kind and caring. I am so happy with the results of my breast reduction surgery. Dr. Handel and his wonderful staff have also been terrific regarding my post operative care. read more

I had my implants 10 years ago. Dr Neal Handel corrected my double bubble deformity and my capsules breast I was very clear about not wanting implants anymore and opting for just a lift. He mentioned the scars that the lift would cause but I didn't mind, he convinced me to just do the implants. My implants are too big and still sag since he didn't do a lift. I basically have my old breast which were saggy with big implants. When I went back to him and he noticed that they were to big for my frame and were still saggy with one being lower than the other he wanted to charge me even more than what I payed to basically do what I originally wanted which was just a lift with no implant. Now these implants have cause me so many issues. Big mistake, I wish he would of listened to what I wanted and needed. read more

Dr. Handel is the best plastic surgeon and one of the best humans I've ever met. His staff Is incredible, kind and professional. Dr. Handel is a perfectionist with an artist's eye. He strives to make his patients happy, and he is unrelenting in his pursuit to do so. He is experienced, super smart, and I highly recommend him if you are considering cosmetic surgery. read more

Recently Dr. Handel was my surgeon for reconstruction while undergoing a mastectomy. It was a scary experience that Dr. Handel helped me through with flying colors. He is very knowledgable, experienced, precise, & it was a flawless experience with both him & his staff. This was my second surgery with him & I couldn't be more pleased. read more

Dr. Handel has been amazing! I had my procedure about a year ago. Before giving a review I wanted to wait and see if everything still looked as good as it did right after the surgery. It does!! I had a breast lift (no implants), lipo, and a rhinoplasty. My sister had gone to Handel years ago to fix a botched breast augmentation. Her breasts look amazing 8 years later so I knew I wanted to go to him for my procedures. I live a plane ride away too so not the most convenient but so worth it. I had a previous breast lift and tummy tuck when I thought I was done having kids. Of course, another baby later I had to get everything fixed again. I'm glad I did because I look better than ever. I am 39 years old and I look better than I did when I was 25. My breasts are my favorite. He is magical when it comes to breast procedures. My lipo was done aggressively but tastefully. It looks very soft and natural with the contouring he did. My nose job was changed enough but subtle enough so you can't really tell I had it done. He makes things look very natural but very much improved making you look how you always wanted. All the ladies in the office are very nice and helpful as well. Nina is his right hand nurse and is amazing. They were always willing to answer any questions or help me through any concerns. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them and would trust them to do any procedure. read more

I can't say enough good things about Doctor Handel and his staff. My wife had a mastopexy with augmentation. The entire process was very easy and comfortable. From the very first meeting with him, through the post op appointments, everything was great. Dr Handel did a great job, explained everything in detail and was still attentive even after the surgery. read more

Looking for a great plastic surgeon can be difficult and a stressful task. When I started my journey of finding someone I took to the internet to do some research. Upon my research I came across a Newsweek article of Americas top plastic surgeons. Now I went through the whole list checking out all of the California doctors. When I came to Dr. Neal Handels website I instantly felt that this was who I wanted to schedule with. His website alone shows amazing before and after pictures with a wide range of procedures. Now where I live is about 4 hours away from his office but I was willing to do the drive to see him for a consultation. My consultation only confirmed my initial thoughts. Dr. Handel was very attentive, thorough and honest. He listened to all of my questions and concerns and was amazing at reassuring me with my overall anxiety with having treatment. He took his time to make me feel comfortable and even showed me some of his most recent work. I also would like to mention that he is a published plastic surgeon and with that in itself showed me his passion and attention to detail in his craft. In that time I made the decision to schedule with him and then met his head Nurse Nina. Nina was also beyond amazing. I can not explain on how she helped to put me at ease with my overall anxiety. She arranged hotel accommodations with a hotel right down the street from the surgery center. She went above and beyond helping me get money on a warranty from an old procedure on a medical device. She gave her cell number to my husband and my myself telling us to text her with any questions or concerns that we have during my pre and post op. recovery journey. She even arranged to come visit me hours later after my procedure to make sure everything was ok. She has this amazing, caring energy where you just know she loves her job and wants you to feel comfortable throughout this journey. I'm now about 2 months post op. and I'm just amazed on my work. My whole experience with Dr. Handel and his staff are beyond words, you can't top it. I'm actually sad that my treatment is done and that I won't be seeing them because they are just a genuine, beautiful group. read more

Hands down the best plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills! I had a lipo procedure on my full torso, inner thighs and my chin. My lipo is perfect and smooth and looks like I was born this way. As for entry points for the lipo they are tiny and minimal. I'm all around ecstatic for the results!!! Thank you Dr. Handel, Nurse Nina, and the anesthesiologist who was incredible, and the amazing team at Summit Surgical Center. read more

I would like to start by saying Dr. Handel and his staff deliver! I read so many reviews before deciding on a plastic surgeon. Dr. Handel lives up to all his reviews and more. I give them 10 stars easy! Dr. Handel is extremely talented, AND he is so funny and pleasant to be with. He is a real likable person and surgeon. (this combo can be difficult to find) He is supported by a wonderful staff and registered nurse, Nina. You can't have a Batman without a Robin. Nina goes above and beyond the call of duty. She is a diamond! They took care of me like you would a family member. My words can not express my gratitude for Dr. Handel, Nina, the anesthesiologist and Summit Surgery Center. I highly recommend Dr. Handel and his team for any plastic surgery procedure. read more

Highly recommend! Dr Handel is the best! It was my first time meeting with a cosmetic surgeon. I wanted a fresh update that didn't look like I had anything done. The consult was very informative and helpful. I met with Dr. Handel and Christina to discuss options and questions about different fillers etc. They are genuine and they didn't push me to add things that I didn't need. I look like I just went on a relaxing vacation or took a sleeping beauty kind of nap. Thank you both for your up-"lifting" TLC :) read more

Dr. Handel is the BEST!!! He truly is a genius in his field. I made an appointment for him to look at my nose after having a rhinoplasty a few years ago. I had trouble breathing and wasn't sure if the issue had to do with my surgery. My first encounter was with the staff, all of whom very kind and considerate, huge plus! Second was with Dr. Handel, he listened to my story, really listened which I greatly appreciated and then gave me a few options and the pros/cons to each. He was patient, knowledgeable and kind. Highly Highly recommend Dr. Handel!! Can't say enough good things about him and his professional staff~ read more

Awesome, meticulous, and stunning results! If you want a well established, extremely talented and knowledgeable physician performing magic on you,,.. are Dr. Handel! He did the most natural tummy tuck on me and I am sooo happy to have a flat stomach again! I haven't had one since college! read more

I would definitely recommend Dr. Handel. Dr. Handel recently performed a breast augmentation and I am very happy with my result. From the beginning consult to the end I had a wonderful experience. Allison, the Patient Care Coordinator, was always available to me to answer all my questions. Since I too am a Patient Care Coordinator for a plastic surgeon, I am very critical with every aspect of the surgical process, and I give Dr. Handel five stars. The surgery went perfectly and Allison coordinated every detail just as well. I love the way my clothes fit. I finally feel like a lady. Every time I get a compliment I feel like saying, "thank you Dr. Handel." read more

Dr. Handel and his staff are simply superb! I had gone on quite a few other consultations, but as soon as I met Dr. Handel, I KNEW he was the surgeon for me! The basics were all there, board certified, many years of surgical experience, certified surgical center, great before/after pictures, etc. But, as someone who is also in the medical field, I knew I wanted to feel comfortable with my physician, and I wanted to make sure everything was explained to me about the proposed procedures. I also specifically looked for a physican that my colleagues had referred me to, and who had quite a few years of experience under their belt (so to speak), as I didn't want a 'newbie' physican, nor did I want a surgeon who didn't have the volumn of surgeries performed to actually have extensive experience in the procedures which I was interested. I must pat myself on the back here as I did my research well! Dr. Handel has the best bedside manner, he doesn't rush you through your consultation, answers all your questions thoroughly so your results are exactly what you want, and he is meticilous in his surgical skills! Needless to say, my surgeries went off without a hitch, and I am one happy patient! Thank you Dr. Handel! read more

By far the best and most experienced plastic surgeon in Santa Barbara! I couldn't be happier with my results - Dr. Handel gave me everything I desired! On top of it all he truly cares for his patients and makes you feel completely comfortable. I would highly recommend to everyone. read more

Dr. Handel and his staff are absolutely amazing! I wanted to get breast implants for years but was too scared of the procedure and fearful that the outcome wouldn't be what I desired. After a consultation with Dr. Handel I was almost immediately confident that the surgery would be a success, and it was! To be honest, they are even better than I ever could have imagined. Dr. Handel is a phenomenal surgeon and I would recommend him to absolutely anyone. I've never been happier with my body and had an incredibly fast recovery. The nurses and anesthesiologist were also fantastic, everyone made me feel safe and comfortable. read more

I can't believe how good I look after Dr. Handel's liposuction on my belly, love handles and hip roll. I have a waist! I actually bought a bathing suit for the first time since 2004! I no longer have the shape of a middle aged woman. I look and feel great!!! Dr. Handel is easy to talk to, caring and considerate, makes good suggestions and obviously knows what he is doing after years of experience. I felt very comfortable with him as well as with his staff. The morning of the surgery Dr. Handel made sure I was comfortable with the areas he was planning to work on (belly, hip roll and love handles), and then suggested the back fatty area around the bra line " as long as he was in there" - something I hadn't thought about - at no extra charge. How considerate is that?!! The procedure wasn't really painful, and I quickly resumed my normal activities. Follow up was great. He and his staff were as excited about my results as I was. I can't recommend Dr. Handel enough. I'm sooo glad he moved his practice to Santa Barbara. read more

HORRIBLE!!! He did a breast lift and implants. My right breast is now lop-sided and my scars are massive.

This is the second procedure I have recently completed with Dr.Handel. I couldn't be more thankful that I found such a great doctor. The first visit I had breast augmentation along with liposuction to the abdominal and I couldn't be more happy with the results. I just had last week a mini tummy tuck with lipo to the arms and chin as well as a deviated septum fixed. Dr.Handel and his staff made me very comfortable about the whole process especially the day of surgery it can be scary to go under operation, but I felt very at ease in their hands. They took care of me like you would a family member or friend and I'm already healing very rapidly and nicely in just 5 days post op. I can't wait to see how these results unfold as I know that his work is always top notch. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to get any type of cosmetic procedure. He's a doctor that can be trusted to get the job done and to make the whole process run smoothly. read more

I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Handel to anyone considering cosmetic surgery. I had previously gotten a tummy tuck with another doctor (which went smoothly and I am very, very pleased with), but decided to try something new for my next procedure. I made appointments with three different doctors, and met with Dr. Handel first. Upon meeting Dr. Handel, I immediately cancelled my other appointments. Between his easy-going yet informative personality, his friendly office, and his inarguable credentials, it was clear that I wasn't going to find anybody as good or qualified. He patiently helped me though three different consultations, and guided me to find what procedure would be most beneficial and least costly for me! It's only been a week since my liposuction, and results are not clear yet due to swelling, but the process was seamless. I felt supported and safe the entire time, and Dr. Handel even called me the day of to make sure I was alright and healing well. If I ever decide to have cosmetic surgery again, there is absolutely no one else I would consider! read more

Sadly, my procedure with Dr, Handel was not successful. I am in my mid-sixties and in recent years developed unattractive pouches under each eye. I originally only discussed with the doctor removing those pouches, but he urged me to simultaneously do work on my upper lids, as well. It had not occurred to me to augment the upper lids, but I agreed, trusting the surgeon's judgement, whom I had referred other patients to in the past. The aftermath of the procedure ended up being lengthier than my uninformed expectations. It included periods of substantial discomfort, swelling, oozing, and bruising following my first experience with cosmetic surgery. The doctor saw me several times in the following months, and when he moved his practice from Sherman Oaks to Santa Barbara, I then went there for appointments. Although I consistently complained that my face felt odd and tight and did not return to feeling normally, the doctor said to be patient and it was only a matter of time. Within some months following the procedure, I reconciled my expectation that the unattractive bags were now gone, thankfully,...which was, after all, the entire objective to my conducting the elective surgery to begin with. The trouble is, the discomforts remained many months later, an issue I had never even taken into consideration. I saw Dr. Handel a couple more times during the first year or so, and each time mentioned my discomfort, as well as some supplemental concerns. I explained to the doctor that my face felt stretching discomfort above and below each eye. It quite feels like bubble gum is stretched and adhered to the outside of my face. My eyes also periodically burn throughout the day, which often causes them to water, impairing my vision. Sometimes my eyes uncomfortably feel as if there is sand in them. Additionally, neither of my eyelids seal properly any more when I am in the shower. If my face is wet, and I apply soap or shampoo within any proximity to my eyes, the soap leaches quickly into my eyes, no matter how tightly I close my lids, and I have to frantically rinse them. The last time I saw Dr. Handel in Santa Barbara, I again reiterated my concerns before leaving. This time Dr. Handel did not again repeat his former mantra that it was only a matter of time before my face returned to normal. Instead Dr. Handel then told me (with all apparent sincerity), that in his lengthy practice, no previous patient of his had ever had an experience similar to mine. For good measure, the doctor then glanced over to his young assistant, and she enthusiastically nodded, concurring with the doctor. As I left I wondered when I would hear further from Dr. Handel. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I at least had decided I distinguished myself in such a way that he might just think of me in the future. Six months passed. A year passed. More than eighteen months have now passed with no further word/inquiry from the surgeon, whatsoever. My face still feels the same and the other problems with my eyes persist. Periodically I look into the mirror to try to feel comforted by the fact that the bags have not returned. The trouble is the remainder of the time (24/7), my eyes feel old and decrepit. read more