I just completed my second procedure here. The first was two years ago so obviously there is some differences this time. Dr. Schooler is so easy to talk to, he made me feel completely comfortable even though I'm out of my comfort zone. My first procedure enabled me to smile more, my confidence boosted and ultimately, I felt a sense of pride in my body. So it was only natural that I would return. My original contact was virtually due to scheduling conflicts and Covid awareness but I still felt heard and validated. I received a quote quickly and Brianna was extremely helpful and the response time was amazing. She answered my questions and her temperament eased my nerves. The procedure was scheduled to accommodate my schedule and they showed extreme flexibility. Day of surgery I was able to meet with Dr. Schooler. He answered all of my questions and concerns. I never felt rushed or unheard. He presented in such a caring way and definitely eased me on what was to be a big day. I appreciate that this office works as a team. All the staff have a specialty and still come together to create an atmosphere of beauty and reassurance. Laurel, Tessie, and Lupe were confident and skilled in their roles. I felt safe and cared for which is huge for me. After my procedure, I was able to communicate frequently with Dr. Schooler and Brianna to get any questions or concerns addressed. I'm still on the recovery end of the procedure but so far, I'm really liking what I'm seeing; I have no doubt the results will be just as satisfying as my first. Highly recommend! read more

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center - Tummy tuck (first procedure) - Plastic Surgeons Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

@ 50 stitches on and around my nose and face after a bike crash; scars are no longer prominently noticeable after 3 months. Very fine work!

The entire staff were very sweet. Not only did they not try to upsell me, but Laura recommended a treatment that ended up being cheaper than what I had in mind. I ended up getting Botox and micro-needling with PRP, and I'm so happy I did. I came in a ball of anxiety, since I'd never had Botox before, and I felt guilty about actually investing in myself. I left very happy, and considering I have generalized anxiety, that speaks volumes about the level of care! Also, Laura's experience and ability were evident throughout my time there, and it made me comfortable to know I was in good hands. For many of us, making the decision to invest in ourselves can be difficult. If you're on the fence, I'd recommend a consultation here. I think you will find you will be happy you did. read more

This review is for Botox and filler which I recently got with Laurel. She did an amazing job, it was my first time getting Botox and she was so gentle and very conservative with the amount which I love. She also did my lip filler and I loved that we did a half a syringe, they are healed now and it ended up being the perfect amount, I wanted a really natural look just a little filler, no duck lips! Thanks again Laurel! read more

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center - Lip filler with juvaderm - Plastic Surgeons Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

My experience with Dr. Schooler was awesome! He was friendly, professional, compassionate and super thorough! He is also a perfectionist! You can tell he really cares and wants you to be happy with his work. I could not be happier! I am a successful Bariatric patient, losing 160 pounds. I was left with awful loose skin, and I wanted skin removal surgery. I was referred to Dr. Schooler for my tummy tuck. He did an AMAZING job! I've never felt more confident! His staff is so nice and welcoming. Brianna in the front is simply amazing! I knew very early on that I was on great hands! Any concerns I had pre or post-surgery have always been addressed in a timely manner and you can just tell that everyone at Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center truly cares about their patients From the front desk to the operating room! I will never forget how safe everyone made me feel during my surgery! So happy I found Dr. Schooler! I am so pleased with my results, so much that I went back for my arms! I plan on going back in the future for more services. Including before an after picture in my review cause I just need you to understand how amazing this surgeon is Thank you, Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center for everything you do! I am so happy and blessed to have you as a part of my weight loss journey! read more

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center - Plastic Surgeons Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I am three days post op from a breast augmentation and I still cannot believe how amazing my experience was. Everything went a million times better than I could have imagined. Every single staff member went above and beyond to make me feel less anxious and comfortable. The front desk was sweet and made me feel welcomed as soon as I walked in. Brianna - the coordinator was easy to contact throughout the process, answered all my questions and concerns efficiently and was the sweetest person. Dr Schooler was incredibly professional, knowledgable and honest. He asked what I envisioned for myself and helped me through the decision making process without any pressure. My CRNA, Laurel, sat with me during the morning of the surgery and made me feel reassured that I was in good hands. Not only was she knowledgeable and able to answer all my questions, but her presence brought me a sense of calmness that I so very badly needed. My nurse, Dominic, provided me with compassionate care from beginning to end. I am so happy with my results and as a nurse myself I can honestly say that this overall experience could not have gone any better. Thank you to everyone mentioned above as well as Maria and Lupe! I appreciate you all for your hard work and for making me feel comfortable and genuinely cared for. read more

Where do I start...my experience at Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center was and has been what I hope everyone gets to experience when getting a procedure done. I waited until a few months out of my surgery so that I could give a clear review. There are two things that really stand out at this office: the entire staff and the work that they do. Prior to coming to SBPSC I had a rather large chest and all the things that come with it, back pain, low body confidence, etc. I had my first consultation around February with Dr. Schooler. After the appointment, Dr. Schooler gathered all the appropriate information and submitted it to insurance. Within a month or so I was approved and we went ahead and booked my surgery date. A few days prior to surgery I was consistently checked in on by Brianna (a patient coordinator, who is amazing at her job!) and she made sure that I was comfortable and ready for the big day. The surgery went great and even during the weekend I received thoughtful check-in texts from Laurel Schooler (Anesthesiologist) to make sure that everything was going well. The entire process from getting insurance coverage to pre and post-op was a team effort and I never felt like I was doing it alone. I was a bag of nerves and they did everything they could to make me feel ready! The overall experience here has been a common theme of professionalism, a staff that treats you like family, and great post-procedure results! Dr. Schooler and his team do amazing work and I am beyond happy with my reduction! I would do the entire process over 1000 times knowing how much of a change it has made in my life. It is so much more comfortable to be in my body now and my confidence has increased tenfold. Overall I had a reduction, lift, and underarm liposuction and honestly feel like I am looking at an 18-year-old version of myself every time I look in the mirror! If you are having any thoughts of looking into a reduction, DO IT and do it at Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center! read more

I had an accident that left me with a large cut through my eyebrow and above my eyelid. Dr. Schooler came highly recommended. I arrived so upset with this cut to my eyelid area. He was so calm and reassuring that he could fix the issue very easily. After he numbed up the area he gave it a good cleaning and went to work. Soon enough I was stitched up and on my way. After, I realized it was much bigger than it appeared because I could see all the edges lined up with the stitches. I was very lucky to be able to have Dr. Schooler fix the cut so last minute. read more

From the moment I walked into the door of this state of the art office and surgery suite to my post op follows up appointments I have been so grateful and felt incredibly lucky for the option they provide to have surgery here. Jill was incredibly patient and helpful in ensuring all of my medical and surgery Information was correct and covered by my insurance company, even the MRI, which I'm sure took several phone calls and lots of time to obtain clearance. Maria is sweet and made me feel so comfortable in every appointment. She is very professional and makes herself available to patients should they need to get a hold of her. Gianna was my surgery/recovery nurse and has seen me in post op appointments. She has a warm gentle touch which is just what I needed going into a big surgery. She has been able to help me through my recovery phase and was so patient and knowledgeable with all of my questions. Laurel performed my anesthesia, she called me the night before to check in with me, ensure I was feeling well and didn't have any questions. The day of surgery she came in and explained her part in my procedure, and when I walked into the operating room she talked me through any nervous feelings I had. When I woke up I didn't experience any nausea and was very comfortable. Dr. Schooler has surpassed my expectations, from my initial consult to all follow up appointments. His bedside manner is incredible, he is so kind and listened to my concerns and addressed them, all while making me feel comfortable.My surgery went well, with no complications. I am extremely pleased with how my incision scars have healed so far, they are very thin and hidden well. He also had to work with multiple muscles in my shoulder. I have full range of motion in my shoulder, and the muscle is healing nicely. Over all, I feel that my experience in this office was fantastic, and would recommend having surgery here. read more

Recently I had a procedure done here and was fortunate enough to be helped by Dr. Schooler. I had two sebaceous cysts located on my scalp of all places, so of course I was feeling a bit of nervous anxiety. Dr. Schooler was very professional in the way he handled everything. He was extremely calming, understanding and comforting about the whole situation. I felt literally no pain. He guided me through the whole procedure and I felt like I was truly in the best hands possible. As far as the facility itself - it was spotless and elegant. More importantly though the staff members were all so warm and welcoming! I felt like everyone that assisted me genuinely cared about me, truly got a family vibe. Best part you ask? You can't even tell I had any work done. Not even the smallest scar! read more

10/10 ! I have no negative words for Dr. Schooler and his amazing staff. Dr. Schooler gave me much more than a breast reduction, he gave me confidence that I will forever be grateful for. Laurel Schooler is so kind and down to earth, you can tell she truly cares for her patients. She has made me feel so safe and comfortable. Truly the best. Brianna is one of the nicest people I have ever met and she is one of the main reasons why I went through with my surgery, with her encouraging words and bright personality. Everyone in this office has been so helpful with making my journey stress free with such ease. I have been and continue being well taken care of, beyond thankful for these special people. I would highly recommend Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center to anyone. LOVE MY NEW BOOBS !!! read more

Dr. Schooler is a very competent surgeon who is open to listen to our case and find creative and effective solutions. Besides, he is also a sweetheart. Super nice. His whole team, especially the Nurse Practitioner, is great. I highly recommend them. read more

Wendy the nurse practitioner performed half a syringe of juvederm in my lips and I could not be any happier with how full and natural looking she left them! Thank you SBPSC!!! read more

Let me start off this review by saying I went to THREE other plastic surgeons before deciding on Dr. Schooler. I even went to Dr. Dubrow from Botched because I had a slightly more complicated situation for my breast augmentation. None of the previous surgeons made me feel as comfortable or safe as Dr. Schooler and the Nurse Anesthetist, Laurel, did. Additionally, the staff did an amazing job in communicating and making things happen! The cherry on top was that the Nurse Anesthetist and Dr. Schooler had a conference call with my cardiologist to make sure I had the greatest chance for a successful surgery--and I did! Furthermore, Dr. Schooler listened to me and where I wanted to be at size-wise and never tried to convince me otherwise. I am very happy with my results and my overall experience. read more

Dr. Schooler was the on call plastic surgeon when I was a trauma patient at the ER. My lip was torn in half and it looked beyond repair. Fortunately, Dr. Schooler was called in and he did a beautiful job stitching it back together. He's extremely talented and I don't even have a scar. Most importantly, he's extremely sympathetic and cares deeply about his patients. I'm extremely grateful and would highly recommend him. read more

To add to the review written below I as well went to him and had a similar event happen. When my breast implant fell out of the pocket and down to one side noticeably lower than the other shortly after he completed the surgery he would not take responsibility and told me it was because my muscles were too strong for it to stay in place so it is not his fault. He made me re-do the surgery at full price. Now the placement of my breasts are still off and the scaring is now embarrassing. read more

I do not know why my previous review was deleted. It is important for consumers to know that is physician is pretentious and does does not listen to concerns. If you do not like what he does, he will blow you off effectively. He is pretty much only concerned with your money. I can only warn you. read more

Dr. Schooler is a soft spoken, kind and gentle surgeon. He helps guide you through every aspect of surgery before and after. If he feels like something isn't right for you, he will give you his opinion and it is only for the better. He and his team truly care about you, will listen to every concern you have and make sure you are pleased with your outcome. I lost over 130 pounds from having weight loss surgery and was left with a lot of excess skin and some fat. I couldn't have found a better surgeon than Dr. Schooler and his incredibly kind and loving team to take care of me. I never dreamed I would have a body like the one I have now and could not be happier with my results! read more

So I had a completely different experience than the other people that wrote reviews. I found Dr. Buchanan to be so nice and helpful! My consultation went way better than any other doctor I went to and I feel like he had a realistic view of what would work for my body. The staff was sooo nice! Surgery went very smoothly and I am healing well with very minimal scars. I didn't even get any bruising! read more

Dr. Schooler and staff were amazing! Dr. Schooler removed my implants and gave me a lift and revision. I am SO happy with the results. I would highly recommend Dr. Schooler and his staff. read more

Did a google search for botox in Santa Barbara, and SB Plastic Surgery Center came up. On their website, still as of today, offer a $75 off botox. However, when I called to make an appointment, they would not honor that special. Even management was informed and still would not honor it. Like I mentioned, the $75 is still up on their website, misleading and luring other customers. They were unaware of this special and couldn't fint it oddly! I expressed my concern over the phone, and was not treated the way a customer should be treated! read more

Dr Buchanan is amazing! I had eyes and neck done. He has a great eye. My recovery was easy and results look natural and refreshed! So glad he was my surgeon. read more

Hello, I would like to say what an awesome experience I've had with Dr. Schooler and his staff. I am a breast cancer survivor who really loved her natural breast but didn't get to keep them. I've had several different surgeries with the wrong Dr.'s. I heeded to get replacement breasts in hopes I would find someone that could make improvements as well, so I searched Santa Barbara/ Ventura area and had a good feeling when I found Dr. Schooler. I am really happy I chose him, he is an amazing surgeon, and I feel good about myself again, his staff and himself gave me a very comfortable feeling, I can only imagine what this Dr. could have saved me from and how good I would look if I could have had him in the first place. But when you're told you need to remove your breast right away and know nothing about it, I just did what my Dr.s told me. I hope no one ever has to experience that, if you want augmentation or need reconstruction, I highly recommend Dr. Schooler, honestly for any surgery. You will be glad you did! Thank you Dr. Schooler and all of his staff, I am very happy with how I was treated and how the Dr. helped me. read more

Soon after posting my review, an accountant with SBPS Center contacted me and sent me a refund check with an apology. Thank you.

I have been a client of Dr. Buchanan for over 15 years. I had an augmentation, which ruptured....and Dr. Buchanan and his firm did not take responsibility. After months of excruitiating pain I-unfortunately-took his advice: I had my implants-as well as scar tissue-remove. At Dr. Buchanan's prescrption and assertation, I had new implants inserted...and a "lift" for FULL PRICE. when asked of his unethical approach to responsibility for his malpractice, his response was generic- they blamed the economy. Futhermore, the financial advisors in the office suggested unwarrented diversification- I was told to essentially, "rob peter to pay paul" as a means to pay for Dr. Buchanan's proposed treatment. Please, if you are reading this....shop around....investigate......and make sure that you get a second and third opinion. I trusted this man...and he let me down. read more

I wish I would have written this sooner to help others but never thought about Yelp for doctors...silly. I had chin lipo with Dr. David Buchanan and he did a really good job but then went back for another procedure and it was a disaster. I think he is a nice man but should probably think about retiring. Without going into personal details he did a terrible job and when I asked him about it he said there wasn't anything he could do but he could suggest some other doctors who could. If I was litigious at all I would have sued him. Go elsewhere and get someone with younger eyes! read more

I was referred to Dr. Buchanan by a friend and I am extremely happy I took her advice. He is a wonderful plastic surgeon and I love my results. He specializes in the natural look and that is exactly what I wanted. The process went so smoothly from the consultation to the follow up appointments. He has a great office staff that made me feel really comfortable. I would highly recommend Dr. Buchanan not only for his experience but because he really took the time to listen to what I wanted. read more

Dr. Buchanan (Dr. B) is wonderful. I've been seeing him for Botox for a couple of years now and he knows exactly where and how much I need. He is gentle and kind and will not let me do something that he thinks is not necessary or cost effective. I trust him and I love his staff! read more

Wendy fixed a symmetry issue I had in my lower lip for years in 5 minutes and also gave me a plan for future treatments if I choose them. The fillers and technique she used was completely painless and I had one the best experiences. She showed me before and after a of her work without me requesting it and made me feel completely confident that I had made the right decision. I plan on getting my eyeliner permanent make up done with her as well as future fillers ! Also Leanna and Graciela are extremely helpful and knowledgeable if you call to ask with any questions they definitely have your answer ! read more

Dr. Buchanan changed my life. I came to him after having three children in four years. I was looking at 40 and my body was not what I wanted to see. I was so extremely upset that exercise and eating right could not fix the miracle of childbirth. Dr. Buchanan was so soft spoken. He immediately put me at ease and was thorough and extremely up to date on all medical procedures. I felt so comfortable that I would be safe and 100% satisfied with my results. I received a breast augmentation and a tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo to the flanks. Wow! You could not ask for better results or better care. His staff was superb and I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting the best look possible in the safest environment! A+++ read more

It was a great experience with Dr. Schooler. I am very happy with my results and he was so kind. He answered all my questions and the office staff was tremendous and if it wasn't for them I probably wouldn't have the guts to go through with the procedure. They made sure I felt comfortable and safe. I do have to note, Dr. Schooler is not very good with time. Plan accordingly if you have other appointments after visits with him. He will more than likely be running very late. Overall, happy with my results. read more

After four years, I still look great! Dr. Buchanan is a gifted surgeon who specializes in the "natural look". His staff is knowledgeable, caring, and great fun to be around. I recommend all of them without reservations! read more

After doing extensive research about breast augmentations and having multiple consultations with doctors in the area, I really connected with Dr. schooler and his staff. They really made me feel comfortable, and they genuinely cared about my results. I can't wait for summer to show off my new look! read more

I had breast augmentation 38 years ago. Within the last couple of years my implants had become hard and my breasts no longer looked natural or felt natural. After long and hard consideration I made the decision to have the implants replaced versus just taken out. Dr. Buchanan and staff were kind, considerate and very professional. Elective surgery is never an easy decision to make but after my initial meeting with Dr. Buchanan and his staff I knew I was in the right place with the right people. The surgery and following recovery have been a breeze and I couldn't be happier with the results. My experience has been nothing but positive and I can't recommend Dr. Buchanan and staff highly enough. read more

Dr. Schooler and his staff are absolutely the best!! A few of my family members and friends went to see Dr. Schooler for a consultation and immediately felt they were in the BEST hands. Naturally, I wanted to see what they were talking about as I was also interested in having breast implants and a tummy tuck. I felt the exact same excitement after meeting with Dr. Schooler. Not only is he the kindest and most caring doctor you'll ever meet, but his expertise and amazing surgical results are why I chose him to be my surgeon. He treats you as an equal and that's what I love about him. Thanks to Dr. Schooler and his wonderful staff for going above and beyond and making me feel confident again. I am SO thrilled with my results! read more

I would not recommend Dr. Buchanan - especially with any facial surgeries. You're wasting your money, cause you'll most likely have to pay to have another doctor fix his mistakes. After shelling out $7,500 for Dr. Buchanan to botch my nose, I'm now forced to pay a rhinoplasty specialist from Beverly Hills $12,700 to fix his mistake. Be aware! read more