Absolutely thrilled with my results! Dr Poulos is not only a truly skilled plastic surgeon he is extremely patient, kind, and easy to get along with. I immediately felt comfortable with him after my very first consultation. The reason I chose Dr. Poulos was based on the results of several friends who had him as a surgeon with AMAZING results. He is genuinely interested in the well being of his patients and will go to great lengths to make sure you have exactly the results YOU want. I've seen over and over again beautiful results, on myself and others, that look natural and take years off without looking over done. He is the best, I recommend him to everyone and would look nowhere else if you want the latest and greatest offerings in plastic surgery. read more

I have come to PSS for the last 3 years for a variety of med spa and some surgical procedures and I've never been disappointed with the level of care, friendliness and expertise of everyone I've come into contact. Recently I looked into a medically supervised weight loss program for my daughter and was introduced to Bethany who is the nutrition and health expert at PSS. She is a mom like myself and understood my concern for my daughters health. She was so knowledgeable and supportive to my daughter throughout the entire process. And while we didn't do any invasive procedures she taught my daughter and I good nutritional techniques. The whole time she never pressured us to do more and was extremely flexible and supportive. I greatly appreciated that. PSS is a one stop shop for skincare, medical spa services, surgical procedures and weight loss assistance and I can't say enough good things about everyone who works there. They are so kind! As an added benefit they only provide the best products and services, no need to worry about wasting money on treatments that don't give good results. I highly recommend PSS. read more

This is my second time leaving a review for PSS. In my last review, I mentioned that I had previous work done elsewhere. Including a Breast Augmentation, tummy tuck, and rhinoplasty. My results were not as I hoped, especially for how much money was spent. When I expressed these concerns to my previous surgeon, they went unheard. At PSS, Dr. Douglas performed my revision Breast Augmentation a couple years ago, and they look more beautiful than ever. His work absolutely stands the test of time and I am still so grateful for his ability to listen and address my concerns with care and precision. Recently, I visited Dr. Douglas and his team as my rhinoplasty results from my previous surgeon had also become problematic. I was concerned with the appearance as it had definitely changed over time. Dr. Douglas not only made my nose look incredible, he also fixed my breathing and it has been absolutely life changing. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome and he truly went above and beyond. I also had an upper blepharoplasty done during my nose revision and it has made the most subtle and beautiful difference. I truly feel like me still, just with tiny enhancements that made the perfect amount of difference. You can't ask for better than that! No corners are cut when you choose to have your procedures done at PSS. The whole team is incredible and will treat you like family from the moment you walk in the door. I cannot stress enough how wonderful they are. This is the place to go! read more

I met Dr. Poulos in December of 2011 when he injected my lips. The procedure went exceptionally well. My lips were perfectly plumped, he did what I asked, listened to my concerns and the results are still completely visible. He's excellent and has great bedside manner. Thank you, Dr. Poulos! read more

Plastic Surgery Specialists - Cosmetic Surgeons Near Me - Greenbrae, California

Everything from the scheduling, front desk, nurses and doctors went above and beyond. Highly recommend!

I went to 2 diffrent consultations before deciding to go to PSS- I AM SO GLAD I decided correctly! Dr. Hvistendahl and his ENTIRE STAFF are EXCELLENT- I can't say enough on how professional yet VERY comfortable I felt thru the WHOLE process- From the phone consultation with Dede and Renee, till the moment I awoke in recovery and the Nurse (I forgot her name) who was taking care of me- I never had such a PLEASANT experience considering how Scared and Nervous I was before going under the knife. I am now 2 weeks post-op AND I LOVE THE WORK Dr. Hvistendahl has done- One thing he said to me... "i'm here to help you" AND YES - HE is a man of his word :) Definately WORTH IT- read more

Had a recent appointment at PSS for HALO & BBL laser. Despite Covid, the check-in process was smooth & easy. The procedure was relatively painless (numbing cream is your friend) and comfortable. The results are amazing. It's been three weeks and by far, the best non-invasive procedure I've had. The recovery was about 4-5 days with redness, slight swelling and sloughing off of pigment but after a week, my skin looked great. Highly recommend the PSS team!!! read more

I got the Orbera Gastric Ballon at PSS a month ago. So far, my experience has been great! Bethany has made sure that everything is in order and helping me be accountable for my weight loss, and continues to guide me throughout the process. I would definitely recommend PSS to anyone trying to go through this procedure. read more

Dr. Poulos is awesome and his staff is the best! His calm and soothing personality is indicative of years of experience. The office is very pretty and everyone is so informative. We went to Dr. poulos because he is known for his "work" among our friends. He has a way of making you feel comfortable from start to finish so my wife was immediately at ease with him. The results are amazing. We've been back for med spa services over the years and are always pleased with all the providers. They offer everything from weight loss to hair replacement to injectibles to lasers to surgery. Dr. Poulos and his staff strive to ensure you are satisfied. ALWAYS! I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

I had a terrible experience with PSS as did a coworker of mine. I was improperly screened for the Orbera gastric balloon. I had a consultation with Dr. Hvistendahl where I inquired about a fat transfer procedure. The woman assisting with my consult suggested a gastric balloon. It sounded quite easy. I was made to believe it would teach me portion control and I'd get to work with a nutritionist, Bethany. Well, turns out, you should have a BMI of at least 30 for this procedure, which I didn't. It went very poorly and I was miserable for about a month. The general surgeon was not able to get the balloon out, so I had to be woken up from anesthesia to be told my nightmare was not over. I was rescheduled with a GI specific surgeon who finally removed the balloon. Bethany told me she would still work with me as a nutritionist as I paid $9,000 for a procedure I was not heavy enough to qualify for in the first place. Not shockingly, I never heard from her again and no refund was offered. I reached out to the doctors of PSS requesting a refund or at least a partial refund, seeing as the program isn't designed for people my size at all. They ignored me as well. A coworker of mine was the appropriate size for the Orbera procedure and was also treated poorly by Bethany. She did not lose any weight, so the balloon and the "nutritionist" are both a joke. Look around for other plastic surgeons if you're looking for professionals. read more

Sometimes we look for a professional to reverse the aging process, but I came out of this office with irreversible damage as a result of seeking the help from PSS. I wanted to look better and spent a lot of $$$ to do so, not "Permanently Deformed" as a result. I sure wish it turned out different, but its way too late now. So sad, now I know why they didn't return my calls :( read more

Loved my results and the customer service. The nurse that did my botox listened to my needs and did an amazing job. Pain free and easy. Can't wait to go back. read more

Went to PSS for Botox. It was my first time having the procedure done and I can't thank enough all the friendly staff especially Kelly. From the moment I was greeted until I was done, everyone checked in on me and explained everything. It was quickly done ans very minimal no pain at all. They explained when I would see the results and followed up with me shortly after to see how I was doing. They have an amazing staff that is well educated and have an abundance of services for every need. Looking forward to my next procedure. read more

I have been going to PSS for PRP hair treatment and it has been a pleasure dealing with the knowledgable staff. The price is very competitive and results were better than anticipated! I definitely recommend their services! read more

I came in for a consultation with Julia for a procedure that that ended up not being the best option for me. Julia was so helpful and knowledgeable and offered a procedure that was more aligned for me and my personal goal. The PSS experience is always supportive, positive, and they always prioritize your best interest. Highly recommend Julia (and the whole PSS team) for any of your aesthetic needs! read more

To Lori and the Doctor's, thank you very much for taking the time from your busy day to give me an honest assessment of my old lady knees. Most importantly, the concern for a resolution is appreciated, as agreed, I'll wait the the three months when the Sculptra takes full effect for a better assessment. read more

I had the Orbera surgery last year during the Pandemic and lost about 30 pounds. Bethany has been there for me during the entire process. She is easy to talk to and really cares about her patients. She is there for you every step of the way. She gives positive, practical information on how to lose weight safely and build muscle. She helped me restore my self-confidence. I absolutely love her and highly recommend her! A huge thanks to her, the doctors and staff at PSS! read more

Thank you Dr Hvistenthal for doing an amazing job! I was starting to develop a pooch under my chin and no longer felt comfortable with my hair in a ponytail. Dr H did a beautiful job on chin and neck with a lower face lift/neck lift. I was back at work in a week flat feeling great. Ps he's also the guy for lips if you want to get rid of those nasty little lines. Your lips will look completely natural and perfect! read more

I had my breast augmentation back in April. they look really good and really natural. it took me a while to set up my yelp account and im doing it now finally. my surgeon was Yngvar Hvistendahl , he was amazing . the coolest laid back and honest person you can ever envision. he deserves 5 stars even 10. thank you for all your help and your staff was pleasant to deal with as well . thank you Plastic Surgery Specialists. -Rosie read more

I have received amazing care from the entire PSS team, from the initial consult through post-operative check-ups and treatments. I was interested in learning about mastopexy but had had disheartening consults with other doctors at other practices. So by the time I found PSS, I had scaled down my hopes and only reached out to learn more about radiofrequency skin treatments. The nurse who met with me, Julie, was so upbeat and knowledgeable, though, and encouraged me to meet with Dr. Douglas to get his opinion. I'm so so glad I did. I was impressed by the breadth of his experience doing reconstructive surgeries and his take on mastopexy was exactly what I was looking for but had been told elsewhere wasn't possible for me. Other doctors had suggested augmenting a lift with implants, which I was unwilling to do. But Dr. Douglas showed me imaging to give me an idea of what could be reasonably expected of a lift without implants and I decided to move forward. Lyvia helped me coordinate the surgery and pre-op appointments and did a fabulous job of helping me understand what to expect and what sort of things I needed to do for myself in order to have a great outcome. And honestly, I think the actual results look way better than the images from that initial consultation! Their approach to post-operative care was also incredible. Every single nurse I've seen through surgery into post-op (Paige, Kelly, Julia, Heather, Emily, everyone) was so kind, professional, cheerful, and skilled. Following their recommendations I had zero complications post-surgery and never needed to take heavy pain medications. The thought and detail he put into my surgery is apparent to me. I've healed well, the scars are small and manageable, and I feel so confident and elated by how I look and feel. It's literally a weight off my very tired shoulders. Once I had the all-clear from Dr. Douglas I started the laser scar treatments with Emily. Emily is the sweetest nurse and has made the scar treatments very easy. They're definitely a challenging experience, but Emily is really supportive and empathetic and is great at making sure I'm as comfortable and checks in during the whole treatment. To supplement the recovery I also started the Scarlet radiofrequency treatments and those are fantastic! I wasn't sure what to expect but my skin felt open and supple immediately afterwards. I will be following up with additional Scarlet treatments for sure. read more

I had an absolutely horrible experience with PSS. Had my first breast augmentation in June of 2020. When I went in for a consult with Dr. Hvistendal, I was hoping to get a B size as I was a former college athlete and had a particular lean frame. Dr. Hvistendal was adamant that I needed a D size to fill out my chest wall. He said if I elected to go with B's or even C's, it wouldn't look good and would look as if I had tiny tennis balls on my chest. I went back and forth on the decision over a couple of weeks while Dr. H remained telling me that the D's were needed. Going with the professional's advice, I went with the larger D size which has resulted in two botched surgeries. About four months after the first surgery, an issue in one implant developed where my natural breast tissue was separating from the implant that looked deformed with a hard touch. Additionally, the other implant was sagging as my own natural tissue couldn't hold it up. Upon meeting with him, he said he would take care of it at no cost. His words were "Don't worry, I have got you covered girl!" Though the issues were at no fault of my own and only four months after I had the first surgery, he later went back on his word and his office manager told me I would have to pay $2k or they wouldn't be fixing the problems. In February of 2021, I had the second surgery where he fixed both of the issues. Five months later, both implants started to dramatically sag. After having another appointment with him, he told me that the reason both of the implants were sagging was that the implants were too big for my body. He told me that he would need to operate on me a third time and this time it would be $1500. So after adamantly pushing for me to get the size that he thought would be best, I am two surgeries later with large sagging boobs and somehow I am responsible for paying again if they are to be fixed. Not only is this place a complete money grab, but the scheduler was also absolutely horrible in terms of my appointments. On more than one occasion, I drove from my home in Menlo Park all the way to Larkspur to get there and be told the doctor was actually too booked to see me. Additionally, the doctor referred to my boobs as "the girls" which was entirely creepy and unprofessional. I am very disappointed in the decision to take my health and money to PSS. This business will never slice open my body again. read more

I have been coming here for years and so has many of my family members and clients. The entire staff is so kind and professional. They make the whole surgical process so easy and routine. Melanie at the front desk is just a ray of sunshine and her pink hair is so fun. read more

I love seeing Heather S. @ PSS. She is a perfectionist and complete professional. She has really helped me with the difficult to treat melasma on my face, which used to make me feel not so confident. And now for the front desk staff- Sarah C, Melanie, Julia, & Laura are fun, funny, and very knowledgeable about all products and services offered. What a team! Thanks ladies for treating this lady like family when I'm there. read more

I highly recommend PSS for the Orbera gastric balloon. The medical staff is very professional and knowledgeable, however I would not have enjoyed the success I did without the expertise of Bethany. She endlessly supported me not only in regards to nutrition but also emotionally. I simply could not have done this without her - she is AMAZING! read more

Very much appreciate the care, efficiency and kindness I received from this service. Very much recommend!

I really enjoyed my time at PSS. all staff members were very professional and upbeat. My surgery was exactly what I asked for and I was in and other in no time. Will be going back for more hopefully!! read more

Dr. Poulos was recommended to me by a friend several years ago. I have been seeing him ever since and can't imagine seeing anyone else! From minor to more major procedures Dr. Poulos is patient, supportive, and a very experienced surgeon. He makes you feel comfortable and at ease with any question or concern. I felt very informed and confident about my decision. I am very happy with the results and would recommend him to anyone. Dr. Poulos and his staff are "Stellar" read more

This review is for Dr.Douglas and the wonderful nurses/front desk ladies that have assisted me for the past couple months. I had been wanting breast augmentation for a very long time and of course was cautious and nervous about the whole situation. PSS specialists made the whole process very easy, enjoyable, and with great results, all while feeling safe, during the times of covid-19. My first consult was virtual, and I immediately felt comfortable with Dr. Douglas. Upon my first visit, the PSS office is very clean and they take every proper precaution. Dr. Douglas is a very sweet, knowledgeable doctor with great bedside manner. He listens to your thoughts and concerns while also giving his professional opinion. I'm now 8 weeks post op and love my results! I'm also doing laser treatment for post surgery scarring which has also been a pleasant experience. I would definitely recommend PSS and Dr. Douglas to anyone. read more

There is nothing negative I can say about PSS. The facility is clean, modern, and comfortable. From support staff to the surgeons, you will always feel welcome and heard. Though I could speak of each of the beautiful people who are included in my care at PSS, Melanie M., at their front office, is so welcoming and sure to make you smile totally setting a positive vibe for your experience as soon as you walk in the door. read more

I wouldn't normally put myself out there like this, but I am so so so happy with my experience at PSS I just had to. The staff is friendly, and always on top of everything. I had the Orbera gastric balloon procedure done and I am beyond ecstatic about the results, 40+lbs!! And it's been 3 months and I've kept it off thanks to the help and guidelines provided by Bethany. She's so caring and knowledgeable, always there if you have questions. And she even followed up if she didn't hear from me!! If you are going to have this procedure done, you have to do it at PSS. I can't even imagine going through this anywhere else! read more

I have been going to PSS for over a year now and I have had nothing but the best experience! I recently started seeing Eva there for hydra facials and I am hooked! She is amazing and my skin has never looked better! read more

I have had Botox treatments inside and I felt very safe. They took my temperature and they wore masks. They were very professional and made sure I was safe. read more

So I've been pretty hesitant about writing this review for a few months now. I'm a very private person when it comes to getting work done, but I have so much respect for Dr. Poulos that I'm willing to put myself on blast so that his hard work won't go unappreciated. I first met Dr. Poulos about 6 years ago, it was the summer after high school and a few months before the start of college. I was moving to a new city and knew that it was the best time to get my nose done. I have always been self conscious about my huge nose, so after numerous consults with multiple doctors, I came across Dr. Poulos and fell in love with his work. I don't want to go into too much detail about the rhinoplasty surgery, because I have written another review specifically for it. But I will say loving my results so much the first time around, definitely made me want to come and see Dr. Poulos again when I started considering a procedure to help me lose some stubborn belly fat. I want to first start off with saying I've always been pretty happy and confident about my body, but the stress of work and everyday life eventually caught up to me and without realizing it, I had let myself go. I tried very hard to lose the weight on my own, but my shape was completely ruined and nothing seemed to be working. Once I had done my research and had a few procedures in mind, I called Dr. Poulos's office and was able to get in for a consultation that very week. Even though so much time had passed by, Dr. Poulos and his staff instantly recognized me and was so warm and welcoming. I told him my concerns and he went over the different procedures for reducing belly fat. Afterwards I had a little financial meeting with Rene (office manager) and I weighed out my options (Cool sculpting/Liposuction/Fat Transfer) and after some time decided the fastest and cheapest procedure would actually be full on surgery. I scheduled my surgery with Rene, and paid for 50% of it once they had reserved my OR time. Leading up to the surgery, the staff was so involved and very supportive. They make sure you are 100% on board, and answer all of your questions and want you to be comfortable going into it. A week prior to the surgery I went in for a pre-op and was given my prescriptions, prep instructions, took my before photos and had a meeting with the Doctor. On the day of the surgery, I had another meeting with Dr. Poulos and he marked up my body, told me once again what he would be taking out/adding and I showed him a few photos of what I wanted to look like (yes, I showed him Kylie Jenner's instagram)and we made sure we were both on the same page. After the surgery came a few weeks of healing, which was very painful but the pain killers were so strong that the whole healing process was kind of a blur. Dr. Poulos and his nurse were very consistent with the healing process, and would call to check-in on me and see if I needed anything. It was not a fun process at all, but it was nice knowing that he still cared about his patients and made sure I was healing as expected. It has now been a few months, and although I do have very minor swelling my body has really taken its shape well. Every morning I wake up so happy and feel like I have a better version of my body back. I'm wearing clothes I never thought I could pull off, and my friends constantly admire my new curves. I'm still in shock and have not yet accepted that this is my new body, I just can't believe this is permanent and real!! The name of the actual procedure I believe is Brazilian Butt Lift, Dr. Poulos took out fat from my belly, back, hips, inner thighs and injected some of it in my butt. I'm not 100% sure what the medical terms are but I do know that my body looks absolutely amazing. It has only been a few months, so once my swelling goes down I will post my before and after photos. This procedure was worth every penny, and I have a body that even with years of working out/dieting I could never have obtained. I have curves in all the right places, and am so thankful that I was able to have this procedure done. Dr. Poulos is such an amazing doctor, and has really changed my life. He's made me confident again, and I really owe it all to him. And for anyone seriously considering going through this process and has any questions for me, go ahead and message me! I just didn't want to write a novel review about the surgical details on here, but I will be happy to go more into details. read more

Such nice people! Jen was great and thorough with explaining to me what was going on the whole time during my injections. Best treatment I've received. read more

Love PSS! Emily is the best, professional and an absolute joy, and my laser treatments and Botox leave my skin youthful and glowing. Highly recommend! read more

I have been seeing Emily for several years now and she is simply the best! She is always attentive, highly skilled and just all around knowledgeable. I'd highly recommend Emily and PSS! read more

This amazing man has taken the best care of me, my referrals/clients to him as well as my family for the last 15 years. Stan is an artist, a doctor, a forward thinking MD with the most human touch. Stan listens and looks with care and executes with expertise. I cannot speak more highly from my personal experience. I trust him fully. There is not much more I can say. My privilege to recommend him. Sincerely, Rebecca read more

Dr. Poulous is skilled and trustworthy. He deserves his fine reputation. I chose him for my mastopexy + implants because he had done an excellent procedure on a friend of mine. After having children, there was no amount of exercise that could have fixed what Dr. Poulos transformed for me. I don't know why I waited so long. He showed me the computerized rendering of what the goal was, and the outcome is just exactly as great. He combines an artistic eye with surgical excellence to achieve the desired result. Plastic surgery usually doesn't make promises or guarantees of your dream results, but in this case, Dr. Poulos greatly exceeded my hopes and expectations. read more

PSS is the place to go for your beauty needs! After hearing about and seeing the incredible work done at Plastic Surgery Specialists I recently scheduled a complimentary consultation for myself. The staff at PSS is kind, attentive, and strict as hell when it comes to covid protocol which I very much appreciated! Bethany, Renee, Lyvia, and all of the ladies were wonderful. My consultation was with Dr. Hvistendahl. I've personally seen his work and have been very impressed! The Drs kindness and attention to detail confirmed that I made the right choice! Looking forward to moving forward with my procedure in the new year! read more

Absolutely lovely! I don't normally write recommendations. Still, I'm more than glad in supporting and recommending this place. PSS has a wonderful location, amazing staff, and true expertise. read more