It's crazy to see that I'm not the only one to have the exact same right nostril issue after getting a rhinoplasty from Dr. Clark. During the next 10 years after the procedure my septum slowly collapsed and I had to have an ENT repair it. The ENT said it is unfortunately common that they have to repair work from a plastic surgeon. They've fixed the back end, but the nose tip still bends left almost identical to the pictures below. I'm incredibly self conscious about it and hate most pictures taken of me head on because you can see it bend. I am getting a consult from another surgeon next month who I hope can fix the tip and give me my confidence back. Dr. Clark may do good body work but do not see him for your face! read more

If you are considering plastic surgery don't go to Dr. Clark. He does poor quality work and has a horrible attitude. He is on a major ego trip and doesn't believe his work could be anything but perfect. I went to him for rhinoplasty (nose) work. I should have heeded the bad feelings I was getting from his office. There is no communication or organization amongst his staff. I woke up during the operation (I could feel them working on me) and I heard them arguing about not having the right type of suture material. After the bandages were removed and the swelling went down I could see the bad results. The nose had to be redone. I complained about the bad results. He told me what the revision would cost. This amount was more then twice what he told me a revision would cost during the initial consult. I reminded him of his quote. His reply to tell me was that he could charge what ever he wanted. His attitude about my complaint and re-doing the work was best summed up by his words, "I don't owe you anything." His office will gladly work on you but once they get your money they have no concern for you. Bottom line, he gets your money and you get his bad work. read more

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In addition to being a plastic surgeon, Dr Clark is an artist. I had him do 2 facelifts about 10 years apart. Both were perfect. He also did restorative plastic surgery after I had a basal cell carcinoma cut out of the side of my nose. The scar goes from under the outside corner of my eye, under the eye, down the side of the nose, and into the nasolabial fold. He's so good you cannot see the scar anywhere. I hope I can get him for my next facelift. I'm 750 miles away but will travel there if he's still working. read more

STEER CLEAR! This doctor is the absolute worst. Not only is he the worse surgeon, his bedside manner is horrible--pompous and inconsiderate.

I got a really botched nose job and then I found Dr Richard Clark who helped me beyond measure. I'm so happy to have found this plastic surgeon who goes beyond to help and he got my nose to look perfect and corrected and I had a breathing problem which he fixed. I recommend him to anyone who actually wants great work and amazing personnel at the office !!! Also planning to come back here for other work to be done. Thank you so much Dr Richard read more

Severely botched. The past two years have been horrifying. The pain post-op was insurmountable and the surgery took twice as long as we were told it would take (what the hell happened in that surgery room??) The results are SO MUCH worse than before. I didn't even have any severe issues before, I just needed a slight lift of my tip and shaving on the bridge. I can no longer breathe out of my right nostril. I worked so many long hours to save up $12,000 to get this procedure and now I have to re-save for a revision with a different doctor. I was not as lucky as his other patients, I guess. read more

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Dr. Clark has been my plastic surgeon for 30 years! He's done all of my breast argumentation's, and I am never disappointed with the results! In fact we just did my 4th surgery 3 weeks ago and it's the best one yet! He never ceases to amaze me with his incredible talent! Loni Mayo read more

Dr. Clark is the most professional and talented Plastic Surgeon in California. His Rhinoplasty delivers the most artistic natural looking and functioning result a patient could wish for. Unable to breathe out of one side of my nose , he sculpted my airway so it was longer a struggle to breathe. It was also important to me not to change my appearance to look "fake" or "over done". He diagramed the exact plans of my procedure just like an Architect. The RESULTS matched perfectly . It is a beautiful masterpiece . He also is the leader in Botox . He delivers all injections personally . He takes pride in his work and his patients. I have referred many of my friends to him because he is the best. Look no further, this Doctor is amazing!!! Shawna Virga read more

I had rhinoplasty with Dr. Clark in 2007 and he told me he couldn't change the curve in my nose or the size of my nostrils - so I thought that it couldn't be done at all. I spent the last 13 years unhappy with my results because my nose was still bigger than I wanted. I had a second rhinoplasty done by Dr. Kimberly Henry one month ago and she fixed the curve in my nose and made my nostrils smaller! I really wish I had known how limited Dr. Clark was in his abilities and not just accepted a partial nose job. Now I am incredibly happy with my results- so glad I looked into a second rhinoplasty. read more

I got 2 face lifts by Dr Clark. He's extremely good. He was so good that about 10 years after the 1st one I went to him for the 2nd one. Again, zero problems. For the 3rd one I had moved to WA. Had a 3rd face lift done by a doctor who, despite the amount of money I paid, didn't want to sew my face back together. He was going to staple it. Since I was having the incision done just outside the hairline, I wanted the invisible stitches that Dr. Clark could make. The 3rd Dr agreed to sew up the incision. He used an OVERHAND stitch. I still have the scar, 10 years later. Back to Dr Clark: He also did reconstructive surgery of my nose/cheek after I had a Mohs procedure done to remove a skin cancer on the side of my nose. The incision went from about a half inch SE of my left eye, up to the lower lid, below the hairline to the nose, down the side of the nose through the Mohs incision, and ended in my left nasolabial fold. After it healed, a minimal scar was visible (to me) where the Mohs surgery had been, and the rest of the incision was invisible. I never had any visible scars from Dr Clark's face lifts. read more

This Dr ruined my face and body. Horrible horrible person. Woke up during surgery (he didn't care) left me in the hall uncovered with blood and saline coming out of the holes from lipo and left the building. I had to be cleaned up by my boyfriend and anesthesiologist. It looked like a murder scene and my boyfriend was horrified. He only cares about one thing, himself. If he is over booked or something else going on, heaven help you if you are booked that day. read more

I came in to get a rhinoplasty and I was pleasantly surprised that Dr. Clark was able to fix my deviated septum as well. My nose was a little more complicated but he stuck with it and gave me everything I wanted. I am only 1 week post op but the difference is amazing. I was pretty scared at first but Dr. Clark made me feel comfortable and confident in my decision. I will post before and after pictures once my swelling goes down a little more. read more

I am a mother of 3 and I have always wanted a breast augmentation but as a mother you get concerned of the thought of elective surgery. I did a ton of research and found Dr Richard Clark. I setup a consultation and even at that point the office staff was quite helpful. Going to this consultation sealed my choice of Dr Clark. He and his staff explained everything that the surgery was going to entail. They answered all my questions and concerns and I left quite confident in my choice to have the procedure. Fast forward to after the surgery. I am so pleased in my results and how smoothly everything went. I recommend Dr Richard Clark for his fabulous work! read more

I had primary rhinoplasty in 2007. Since then I have had three revision surgeries in an attempt to correct the first botch job and my nose still isn't right. The first rhinoplasty I had extensive scar tissue around my nostril which caused it to heal incorrectly. The stitches were removed too early - which Dr. Clark admitted to. Dr. Clark attempted to fix this 3 times, each time ripping out the stitches and then restitching the nostril. One of those times the anesthesia ran out and I had tears streaming down my face from the pain. The second revision was to shave down a small bump. He admitted (AGAIN) that he shaved too much off and I was left with NO bridge. Also the valves in my nose collapsed and I could NOT breathe. I had to PAY for the third revision surgery!! Now I have a visible bone implant and a slope (after stupidly having him perform the third revision) - WHICH I DID NOT WANT. How can he charge me for HIS MULTIPLE mistakes??? How is that ethical? Also, I ended up being AWAKE for the revision and begging the nurse for more pain killer - I still have nightmares. I do not recommend at ALL. I think it's time for this doctor to retire and stop harming patients. By the way, I have a horrible scar (along with an implant poking through my skin) - with pictures to prove it. read more

I had a procedure done 10 days ago, Sept 16th 2013. Swelling is 80% gone and I am so happy! My initial office visit is what sold me. Yes it didn't happen at the exact scheduled time. I later learned that he would spend same quality time with me as he did with the last person. I'm very thankful he did, because 45 mins into it there was more that needed to be looked at. Who cares about time anyhow, its our body rite! Suck it up and be patient. He does not sugar coat things, and gives valid expectations/warnings. He was very calculated in his evaluations. As a person who also has a job focused on details, I appreciated his care and attention to everything. This is a very sincere man. My final cost of surgery was less then expected, and also less then the average rate for this procedure here in Sacramento. Could not ask for anything better. For most my life I looked in the mirror and not happy. Only 10 days after surgery, and now I look in the mirror and I'm so happy at what I see. Jeff read more

I did rhynoplasty with Dr. Clark twice . Changing the nose was a bit scary for me. When Dr. Clark suggested rotating my tip up i was too scared to go too high. I decided to make it go up just a bit. i really didnt want too look like michael jackson nose. After a year of initial surgery i realized I really should have listened to Dr. Clark in the first place ! i went in the second time and I am extremly pleased with the result. He really knows the NOSE. He knows how to make your nose to fit your face and look nice and pretty. When the surgery day arrives the staff in the operating center including Dr Clark are very caring and attantive . also the two ladies working with Dr Clark are very warm and friendly. I feel i made a great choice when I decided to go with Dr Clark for my rhynoplasty! read more

he botched my nose back in 2016. please do not trust him and do your research. His work is not good when it comes to removing humps. As I'm typing this, I have difficulty breathing through BOTH my nostrils, since 2016. I've relied on my mouth to breathe, so I'm now a mouth breather. He was supposed to fix my deviated septum, and remove the hump on my nose. However, he shaved off my hump too much, it now "scoops" and it collapsed something inside, which now I cannot breathe through my nose 100%. At my post-op, I let him know about the breathing, and I also said how the hump was too much, and now my nose "scoops" and the bulb is too big. He grabbed my "before" photo, and almost yelled at me, "do you prefer THIS?" (referring to my "before" photo). For the breathing, he said it would have to be a 2nd surgery, and he would not charge for his services, but I would have to pay for the facility. I said HELL NO. I am not trusting him a 2ND time with my nose. I only had 1 post-op with him, he never followed up with me again after that. If you need a rhinoplasty, please go to someone else. I hope my review can save at least 1 person from getting their nose botched. read more

I did a lot of research to find Dr.Clark. You can't just go to anyone to get your nose done especially if there is an existing issue. Dr. Clark fixed my severely damaged nose and I honestly can't believe it turned out as beautiful as it did. My old nose looked like a dog chewed on it, but now you'd never know there was ever anything wrong. My nose is absolutely perfect and doesn't look fixed at all. His after care is amazing too, he and his staff are incredibly attentive and helpful, making sure everything goes well with the healing process too. If you do your research you'll see this is the doctor to go to. (I wanted to post a picture but my husband said that was creepy.) Anyways, Dr.Clark changed my life. Worth every penny. read more

Not impressed !! He is not as skilled as I thought and as nice!! Tried to play off that my nose looked fine but u can't convince someone what they see everyday is wrong had to have it done again better but not ??anyways don't waste your money wish I didn't!!! read more

Life Changer Dr. Clark is an over the top surgeon. I cannot express how confident I have felt throughout this entire process. He is not only an amazing artist and has the best work I've ever seen, but he has an amazing staff to create the all around ideal experience. Big thanks to the office staff for being so kind and helpful! And worlds biggest thank you Dr. Clark for making the perfect nose for my face! You have helped me feel so confident, and my breathing issues are gone! It's truly impressive having an experience with Dr. Clark, immediately he studied my face and knew what would look best, having me leave the first consultation worry free. My family and husband felt very confident in him as well! Please feel confident in your choice with Dr. Clark, he's incredible! read more

UPDATE! I am now post-op 2 (at least?) years and I am really glad I chose Dr. Clark. My brother aso got a rhino with Clark because he really liked my results---he is very happy too. read more

My son is in the NFL so I'm in a lot of pictures and on TV sometimes. We all age but a bit of refining at any age is what we deserve!! Dr. Richard Clark is one of the finest plastic surgeons that you will find anywhere in the USA. Credentials and experience are of the utmost importance when searching for a surgeon and of course the quality of procedures. It's so shocking the amount of surgeons that aren't even board certified in procedures that they perform at your risk. I've had work done by Dr. Clark in the past which was amazing!! Unfortunately I just broke my nose which is so stressful! We discussed my nose and he actually went a bit smaller than he recommended and IT IS JUST SO PRETTY!! All done without cutting my nose open as most surgeons do! I've sent many people to his office over the years and I say don't let anyone else else touch your face as they cut corners which Dr. Clark will not do. I see women all the time with tight as a drum faces and I feel so sorry for them, my husband calls them "stretchers". I plan on having a couple more little things done and no one else will I entrust my life with but Dr. Clark. Plastic surgery is serious and things can go wrong. Make the right decision your very life could depend on it. The office staff is very educated and warm. You may have a bit of a wait time but its so very worth it. I hope this helps you in this big decision you are about to make. read more

Although I have not had surgery with Dr Clark, I will say I was quite impressed with his attention to detail, he spent over an hour with me discussing my concerns about my nose during my consult. He pays close attention to detail and does listen to your chief concerns and addresses them. I am in health care myself and I really appreciated his bedside manner. He's a matter of fact kind of doctor. I wish I have found him sooner! read more

Dr. Clark is a professional plastic surgeon, not only is he very knowledgeable but he's also very caring about his patients well being. I found Dr. Clark while doing some research for the best rhinoplasty surgeons. I met with him and immediately knew that he would be the one to perform my surgery. I can say that I made the right choice. My results are exactly like we talked about pre-surgery and I am now happier and more confident with my nose than ever before. Thank you Dr. Clark because you helped fix a big childhood trauma that I had carried over the years, and I will always be grateful. read more

Dr. Clark did my 1990 facelift and made me beautiful! I couldn't believe how skilled he was. A couple of years later he did my arm flaps. Used STAPLES, a couple which came loose. I put the incision back together with bandaids. Went to see him and he agreed that it was a lousy job (maybe he'd never done arm flaps before?) and he'd do it over, but I'd have to pay the $750 operating room charge. That pissed me off, so I didn't have it done. The scars were noticeable. But a few years after that I had Mohs surgery on the side of my nose. The Mohs surgeon said he could put me back together, but I wanted Dr. Clark. The scar runs from outside the outside corner of my eye, down under the eye, turns and goes down the side of my nose, and into the nasolabial fold. You CANNOT SEE the scar except on the side of my nose, and it's not really noticeable. I'm amazed. He did my 2nd facelift in '98. I don't remember anything remarkable about it either way, except I again looked younger. I've had a 3rd facelift since then, by someone else (because I moved). This "doctor" tried to get by with stapling my forehead back onto my face. I demanded that he sew the incision together. He did -- with an overhand stitch that left me looking like Frankenstein -- and he was supposed to be the best in Seattle. Dr. Clqrk did my facelifts under light sedation. Sometimes I was awake enough to joke with them. All other plastic surgeons I've talked to insist on my being completely knocked out. But I'm susceptible to Post-Surgical Cognitive Dysfunction (to the point where I tried to kill myself after knee surgery). I can't do whole-brain anesthesiology any more. I'm hoping Dr. Clark will agree to do me another facelift using light sedation. Yes, I would travel 750 miles because I trust his work. He's an artist besides. He does have a curt demeanor, but I attribute that to his ego. It doesn't bother me. read more

Dr. Clark is a very talented plastic surgeon with a good bedside manner. His artistry and perfectionism created results that I am more than happy with. It's amazing how close his pre-op hand drawn portraits and photoshop images of me were to my actual results. His experience and skill is evident. He truly cares about his patients, and the office staff is very kind and helpful too! I highly recommend him! read more

Dr.clark is awesome I got a breast lift and implants. He did such a amazing job on me!everything went so great! My scaring is barely showing and still disappearing:-) Id recommend him to everyone as I am now:-) great staff as well they are a great team. read more

Had an amazing consultation with Dr. Clark yesterday for rhinoplasty. He was very informative and attentive. His whole office made me feel very comfortable and are very friendly. I can't wait to set up my next appointment with Dr.Clark. read more

Dr. Clark is simply amazing! He is very detailed in his work and spends sufficient time with his patients. One thing that stood out to me about him is that he is straight forward and tells his patients what is expected from a professional view rather than sugar coating information and telling patients what they want to hear. The staff is very helpful and the whole experience that I had was outstanding! read more

A legend in his own mind. Two stars because he does get it right sometimes, but in my opinion, it's not worth the risk. You're gambling when you put your face and body in Dr. Clark's hands. You might get good results, and some have. But his work is inconsistent and he makes many mistakes. He talks about what a perfectionist he is, but if there is a problem with the final result he quickly changes that tune. 1993 (approx): Breast augmentation surgery. It took 2 revisions to get it right. The first surgery I ended up with one nipple much lower than the other. When I told him that wasn't acceptable, he said 'Everyone is a little asymmetrical.' That's a far cry from the perfectionist talk he'll give during the consult. I had him redo the surgery, and for whatever reason, he put more saline in one implant. Nipples were even, but one breast was larger than the other. Not just a little, but a lot. He redid the surgery again, finally getting it right the third time. And I had to pay for the operating room expenses each time. 2008 (approx): Chin Implant. After the surgery I complained of numbness on one side of my lower lip and chin. I described how it felt like an electric current when touched. His comment 'I've never seen that before.' 6 months down the road and not only is it still numb, the implant seems to be shifting. There are large gaps between the implant and the bone, and one side is now lower than the other. One side of my mouth droops when I say certain vowels. Go back to see him and he gives me the old 'Everyone is a little asymmetrical.' Funny, I thought one of the reasons for plastic surgery was to correct asymmetries. I've seen him at least 3 times since then regarding the numbness, and every time he acted like he had no clue what the problem could be. Just so happens I recently found an example of chin numbness just like mine, and was shocked to find that the diagnosis is straight out of Plastic Surgery 101. Chin implants, especially when placed through the mouth, can impinge the mental nerve. When this occurs, the implant should be removed and replaced. In extreme cases the nerve can be severed. This is something any plastic surgeon performing chin implant surgery should be well aware of. I may now have permanent damage because he failed to remove the implant when the problems first started. He's supposed to be one of the best, so why wouldn't he know about the mental nerve? Well, I think he did know it, but withheld a diagnosis because he knew he screwed up. And screw-ups = potential malpractice lawsuits. If he can put the patient off long enough, the statute of limitations runs out. I trusted him and he used that trust to convince me that I basically had no option but to learn to live with the discomfort and numbness. read more

We were referred to Dr. Clark by another physician whom we trust very much. He was everything we hoped we'd find in a plastic surgeon. Highly skilled, listened attentively, made direct suggestions and was very honest. The surgery was for my college-aged daughter so I was very particular about the doctor who would do her surgery. I would not hesitate to refer or use Dr. Clark. My daughter is ecstatic with her results! We appreciate Dr. Clark, his talent and perfectionism. read more

Getting rhinoplasty from him was the worst mistake of my life. My nose is crooked, breathing hasn't been the same, he ruined everything and I don't have the funds to fix his mistake. I talked to him multiple times and he said there is nothing more he can do. My advice to people run the other and never do closed rhinoplasty. read more

I had my consult with Dr. Clark last year, I knew I wanted surgery, but just was not to sure. The office let me come back in for 2 other consult visits (I am needy), and I finally had my face and neck done and Thank You! Sometimes you have to wait, but it is worth it. read more

Dr. Clark performed a primary rhinoplasty on me on 4/30/14 and I am thrilled with the results! I originally chose to see him because he was referred to me by at least 4 people I knew personally. I also researched him and learned that he was double board certified in plastic surgery and otolaryngology. He spent over 90 minutes with me during my initial consultation and I left feeling well informed and excited. After surgery the pain was minimal and the healing process was much easier than I anticipated. I love my new nose and I can't believe he was able to achieve this result without any outside stitches...it's pretty amazing! The only regret I have is that I wish I would have done it sooner. I highly recommend Dr Clark and his friendly staff!! read more

Dr. Richard Clark is just awful. He yelled at me while i was coming out of anesthesia. Dr. Clark also put my private before and after pictures on his website with out my permission. He has many complaints against him! I still have nightmares about the entire thing. Dr. Richard Clark is a terrible person!!! read more

Dr. Clark is one of the best plastic surgeons in California. He's double-board certifed in plastc surgery and ENT. (Many plastic surgeons in Sacramento lack any board certification.) I spent a full year researching plastic surgeons in the Sacramento area. I checked with all the doctors I knew at UCD and Sutter, other plastic surgeons, people who had good and bad experiences, I checked with state and licensing authorities for lawsuit and complaint records, I checked everything and everyone. I really did complete due diligence. I even asked the doctors I knew well At UCD to whom would they send their daughters for plastic surgery. I came up with a list of 2-3 names from each of my many sources. One name was on every list: Dr.Richard P.Clark. I lost 100 lbs and I needed a really good plastic surgeon who could redrape my size 22 skin suit onto my now size 10 body. That's more than a mere tummy tuck. He did a breast lift and reduction ( I went from a 40FFF to a 34D). Then he did a lower face lift, a nose tip rhinoplasty and a brachioplasty for my "bat wing" arms. He showed me that I didn't need the blepharoplasty that the other doctors wanted to sell me. In 6 months I will go back for an abdominoplasty. I come from a family of lawyers and medical professors. I'm not impressed by exoensive offices or slick brochures. I wanted the surgeon that other doctors respect and use, not the guy with the biggest ad in Sacramento Magazine. Dr. Clark is the doctors' doctor. He is highly trained and experienced. He operates in his own certified surgery center with highly trained staff. He has an exquisite aesthetic sense and he won't perform a surgery that he thinks is unnecessary or more than the patient can take in one session. He's very direct- and I appreciate that. He's a surgeon, not a car salesman, and he will respectfully decline to do anything that he doesn't think is in the patient's best interest. He's also very creative and knows how to get the maximal result with the least surgical intervention. He spends a lot of time with his patients to understand what they want and to explain what he could do for them. He encourages them to seek second opinions. As for his fees, there were in the median of the surgeons I surveyed. And as for single person who keeps maligning Dr Clark on this board, my conclusion is she either saw a different doctor or she wanted a result in contravention of sound medical practices. My three procedures with Dr Clark have been great experiences and next summer I will return for a tummy tuck. His other patients are very happy with his work. I've met many if them. I am not in any way affiliated with Dr Clark or his staff other than being a very satisfied client. If you'd like more direct feedback, call Dr Clark's office and ask for my number- they have permission to give it out. - one very happy patient from Yolo read more

Don't go to this doctor. He wants to put a nose on you that he wants, not what you want. He will not listen to what you want. Plus, more than likely you will have to have a revision of the first nose job. I do look better, but it's not what I want. Also, you can have your surgery one day, and then two days later, he won't even remember your name, or that he did the surgery two days earlier. Finally, if you have an appointment at 2 p.m., you can plan on waiting two hours before you get to see him. That's the honest to God truth. If you value your time and your face, don't go to this doctor. read more

I thought he was a pretty decent doctor actually not he was mean and pervert during my consultations with him about my hopes getting a secondary rhinoplasty. He was my worst nightmare I ended up with the same horrible stories about his past patient because I did not believe the ratings about him. I trusted him but I guess trusting people was not enough. Now I have visible bone graft in my nose bridge and crooked nostrils this is ironic because his past patients had the same complains and problems. I am wondering how he can sleep at night for his wrong doing to his patient. Also, not to forget to mention his staff, they are all evil and full of crap specially KIKI. This is a warning for those who want to have any kind of cosmetic surgery with him. read more

I was referred to Dr.Clark by a couple friends and I'm so happy I went to him I am so pleased with the work he's done on me it has changed my life he is amazing at breast surgery the staff was very helpful and supportive I'll highly recommend Dr.Clark... read more

I am appalled by Nic J's comment regarding someone who had a bad experience. Didn't anyone tell you? "Doctors are not God's". I am sure he has been successful many times! Dr. Clark is a salesman! A Good one! However; there are times his surgical procedures are not so successful due to his assembly-line style practice! If he sells someone beauty and they receive the opposite then he should be obligated to reimburse that person! If a person takes their car for a carwash, and the car is damaged when it was suppose to be cleaned, there is not a single human being that would not insist on a reimbursement as well as cost for the damages! Dr. Clark is paid prior to service. If that service is OBVIOUSLY unsatisfactory after selling his clientele on the idea his expertise is beyond the "risks" (Risks which he must avoid in order to close the sell!), and he doesn't offer a refund... Well, that just makes him uglier than any mistakes he makes on the innocent people who trust him enough to think he will at least have common decency in the event his expertise does not hold up to his promise! A consultation with Dr. Clark is as about as thorough as a sharp used car salesman with a clever pitch! I give him that! He speaks badly of fellow colleagues in order to prevent a potential buyer from going elsewhere. Honestly, the man sees no-one who enters his office as anything other than another $ucker! Or better yet, a laboratory rat! I shouldn't have given one star! I think most all patients are happy "one week" after surgery! read more