Dr. Susan Kaweski is truly a miracle worker…read more After my Mom had a 5 cm squamous cell carcinoma removed from her left chin area by Dr. Hansen in August (8/8/25), Dr. Kaweski performed the reconstructive plastic surgery. We were so relieved to see my Mom finally feeling better--free from the pain the cancer had caused. At her second post-op visit to remove the remaining stitches, I was shocked to see photos of the large hole left in her face. Given the size and location of the tumor, it wasn't entirely unexpected--but seeing the photos was overwhelming. The hole looked big enough to fit a golf ball in it! That's where Dr. Kaweski's incredible skills came in. Using skin from my Mom's own face, she was able to reconstruct and restore her appearance in a way that exceeded all our hopes. The transformation was nothing short of amazing. When I show people the "before" photo and then reveal how my Mom looks now, they're absolutely stunned. Not only is Dr. Kaweski a gifted plastic surgeon, but she and her entire office were also kind, compassionate, and supportive throughout the entire process. She is warm, personable, and clearly passionate about her work. The follow up visits have been wonderful too -- you can really tell what a caring and kind person she really is (besides being very good at reconstructive surgery!). We are beyond grateful for Dr. Kaweski's expertise and care--and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you for doing such a wonderful job on my Mom's face.

This woman is a quack. My partner came in for top surgery during the pandemic. When healthcare…read moreclinics and hospitals were requiring masks. We were following a strict masking protocol because of an immune compromised family member. Dr. Kaweski flat out refused to wear a mask during follow up visits post surgery. She tried claiming they didn't have any masks - AT A SURGERY CENTER. And told us the government was lying to us. She ignored my partners post-op concerns and then berated him for "waiting to tell her" about a build up of fluid. One of her reasonings for not wearing a mask was that hand washing was more effective. I will tell you that in multiple visits I did not see this woman wash her hands once. There was a sink in the room with us and while it was possible she washed in another room, she had to touch the door handle to enter the room. She and her assistant manually aspirated the excess fluid build up from my partner WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS OR CLEANSING HIS SKIN, using the same needle in multiple parts of his chest and of course he got a Staph infection. Because of her refusal to wear a mask, we were forced to look for another doctor to do post-op care in the middle of his recovery, which added unnecessary stress on him during his healing. This woman is LUCKY that my partner is not litigious because I would have sued her into oblivion and I hope someday she faces consequences for her callousness. I would choose another surgeon but if you can't at least make sure she washes her hands.

I don't know where to begin. I had breast reduction surgery on May 6, 2025 today is January 1,…read more2026. As I sit here and compose this post, I am still in Pain. It has been an ongoing ordeal. I noticed the first onset of something festering around June 6, 2025 about a month after the surgery. I had a scabby very painful area that I took a photo of and sent to the office and informed them of the pain.. I was told to just put vitamin E ointment on it it was just a spit stitch. That stitch turned into cellulitis, which caused me to have to go to Urgent Care and to the ER To have a drained. Twice. After two rounds of heavy duty antibiotics for 10 days and shots of antibiotics I thought maybe I was going to ok. The ER doctor suggested that I go back to Dr sessions to have additional drainage performed to prevent the pus from building up and bursting. I went back to Dr sessions unfortunately, he did not drain it. The Abscess ended up bursting later that night. It became an abscess the size of a half dollar. My primary caregiver has been proactive and trying to help me. I do not know what's going to happen. My primary caregiver says that it probably needs to be opened back up As he thinks that there are tunnels that have formed... from the infection, not being treated immediately. I cannot recommend in Good merit this establishment. The pain that I am feeling right now I cannot begin to tell you. Please take care and do your due diligence before you have surgery here he does not use drains for breast reduction, I had no idea how important having drains for breast surgery is. Until I have been going through this pain. From inadequate drainage. May have led to the infection. There were many opportunities that I was notifying them that I was having burning tingling itching pain that should've been a red flag for Any medical professional. Having a surgeon that is proactive and aggressive with respect to infections is very important.

Absolutely the best in town!!!! I recommend Dr.Scott…read moreSessions to all my friends, family and coworkers. Dr.Sessions is so professional and is genuine. I was very scared to get a tummy tuck after I lost 160lbs. Dr.Sessions was Great!! He is truthful and gives you great feedback. Jennifer his nurse is such an asset to his practice. Jennifer is so sweet and helpful. I'm so happy with all my procedures. Dr.Sessions is the only doctor that will ever do my Botox. He is so great and never over does it. I get so many compliments, all the time how young I look. I'm grateful that I found. Practice Surgeon who really cares for his patients. Thank you Dr.Sessions and Jennifer, you guys are the Best!!!!

Went to Dr Kaweski to get dysport in my glabella area. Before she even asked me to squint so…read moresee the extent of my wrinkles she pulled out a standard chart showing me that she needs to put a total of 75 units in. I told her that I've always only had 40 units and that it has always been fine (totally froze the muscle). I've been getting botox or dysport of 5 years now. She said she can't guarantee 40 units will work. Everywhere else I've had it done by guarantees their work. Something just wasn't right with the way she conducts her practice I feel. No person is the same and it's never going to be the exact same amount of units for every person. I politely told her that I should go elsewhere. She didn't even show me to the waiting room. Beware and go somewhere else.

I agree with the last yelper. I've also been getting Botox for about 5 years. Every where else has…read moregiven me about 40 units or about $200. Dr. Kaweski immediately told me I would need almost twice that much. I told her I've always been happy with my previous results and didn't want to spend that much money. She said the same thing that 40 units wouldn't work. Since I was there, I said OK, go ahead. Well, two weeks later and it doesn't even look like anything has been done. I should have walked out since now, I'll have to go somewhere else and spend more in the end. Her assistance made me feel like I was undergoing brain surgery and I couldn't stand this place!

I strongly advise all to not use this doctor! I had him do a mini facelift, neck lift, upper eye…read morelift, and an under-eye lift in January of this year. He ruined my face and has taken zero responsibility. I've been asking him for months what it is that he did and how I can correct it and he refuses to talk to me. If anyone has questions please feel free to email me @ johnellearce@hotmail.com

It's been about 4 months since my breast augmentation and I feel fantastic! I know from experience…read morethat it's a big decision for a lot of women to go through surgery, but if it has crossed your mind to have breast augmentation, don't wait any longer and go through with it. It will be one of the best decision you'll ever make. And with the right doctor you'll feel confident that you're in good hands. Dr. Erfani will be the right person to do the job. He is the type of doctor that takes time with his patient to explore their options and will tell you his honest opinion. What I loved about Dr. Erfani is that he was easily accessible and immediately returned all my phone calls with any concerns I had after my surgery and during my recovery process. He would be the right person you want to be doing your surgery with. Dr. Erfani has great bedside manner, he is compassionate, approachable, professional, intelligent and a great surgeon. He honestly loves to listen and talk to clients who wants to explore their options in enhancing their self esteem and confidence through plastic surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Erfani! It will be the best decision you'll ever make:)

Disheartening and Disfiguring Experience with Dr. Susan Kaweski…read more I underwent facial surgery with Dr. Susan Kaweski in December 2024, including a neck lift and tear trough fat grafting. The day after surgery, my left eye had a massive hematoma. Post-surgery, I developed pronounced "double rings" under my left eye when I smile--a disfigurement that has significantly impacted my self-esteem. My lower left eyelid is also permanently swollen. Despite multiple consultations, several reputable plastic surgeons have declined to take my case, citing the complexity and permanence of the issue. Additionally, the neck lift was left incomplete, with noticeable loose skin and an untreated platysmal band on the right side, undermining the procedure's intended results. During follow-up visits, Dr. Kaweski and her staff, particularly patient coordinator Kim Mulholland, and nurse Sarah Pence repeatedly suggested additional and expensive treatments like PRP injections, asserting they would correct the under-eye issue. However, other plastic surgeons I have seen (including oculoplastic surgeons) have informed me that PRP (and PRFA) would be ineffective for my condition. When I expressed concerns about the additional costs, Kim remarked, "That's the price of beauty," a comment I found deeply insensitive given my distress. Further, Dr. Kaweski blamed ME for "being too skinny" and that she had trouble harvesting enough fat to put into my tear troughs. Well, she should have declined to do this surgery on me if she found that to be the case then. I sure do wish I stuck to under-eye fillers that I did successfully for 6 years - which can easily be reversed. Unfortunately, this horrible fat-grafting is irreversible. Dr. Kaweski is against under-eye fillers and assured me it was "healthier" to do fat grafting and that "I was going to love it." Well, I am not loving it. I share this experience to caution others to thoroughly research and seek multiple opinions before proceeding with this surgeon for similar procedures. It appears that symmetry is not Dr. Kaweski's forte with her results.

Dr Kaweski is one of the most personable and kind doctors you will ever meet. She cares deeply…read moreabout her patients and gives honest facts to what or what can not be done on a surgical basis. Unfortunately, there are those who have ridiculous expectations, will not follow the Dr's advice, believe they know more than the doctor, and make unfortunate conclusions before the site has time to heal. I had an augmentation in 2000 which takes time to settle in to see the final results and which haven't been adjusted, replaced or damaged over the past 25 years. I have successfully recommended her to others and they have returned to her for more procedures, knowing she will give the most professional care and can trust her for any recommendations she gives. It's regrettable that there are those who try to smudge a time physicians care with hysterical accusations and unfounded facts. Surgeries cannot be judged on ignorance and conclusions that are made within the first days or weeks of post op.

Being in San Diego, we have the luxury of finding affordable care in Tijuana as well. With that, I…read moredid extensive research between multiple plastic surgeon clinics for a keloid scar. What initially got me to give Dr. Handler's practice a shot was their front desk office. They are extremely patient and helpful in answering questions in regards to their methods, up-front costs, and working with insurance. As far as I know, this was the only practice I found that allowed me to get a consultation, and then the costs of the consultation would go towards the actual procedure as well. For my first visit, Dr. Handler was extremely kind and personable. He was patient in answering my questions, setting expectations, and did not rush me out the door. We ultimately went with the kenalog injections with radiation and my scarring has gone down dramatically. In a subsequent follow-up visit, all of the above remained true. Thank you.

Dr. Handler is very knowledgeable in his practice and strives for excellent results. He is on top…read moreof the newest, latest and greatest. I would definitely recommend Dr. Handler.

Dr. Splinter has more than 25 years of training and experience in facial, plastic and cosmetic…read moresurgery. A graduate of the University of Florida, he is Board Certified with highest of honors in facial plastic surgery. for more information you can visit http://www.plasticsurgeryinsandiego.com/informative/dr_splinter.html

I wish I never had surgery with Dr. Splinter. I had rhinoplasty (a nose job) by Dr. Splinter and…read morehad not only a bad experience but a bad result. Dr. Splinter performed surgery well beyond what was asked for and changed the shape of my nose in ways not agreed upon or consented to. He also performed another procedure that was not discussed at all. I feel, and have been told, the rhinoplasty result is pretty bad and it left me with not only a nose profile that I did not want, but also with what I believe is a worse result than what I started with. In talking with a plastic surgeon who specializes in revision rhinoplasty, I was told that the bad result was caused by the way Dr. Splinter performed the surgery. I am facing revision surgery to correct the bad result.

I wanted to love this place, I came in simply to meet the "new neighbors" I was met by the…read morereceptionist who is simply a doll. She's always so sweet. (If I could leave her a separate review, I would) she mentioned they were new and that I should take advantage of a consultation with Dr Chua so I did. I left and ultimately came to the conclusion that I would move forward with services. I came in prior to the main appointment where information was discussed and told things like "you can be uncomfortable for a couple days" "it will feel like you did a bunch of push ups" WHAT WAS NOT DISCUSSED. Which lead me to believe something could be terribly wrong, or make me think "what's wrong with me" Not discussed: I would have 11 days of the worst pain of my life; there are simply no words to describe it. It was unbearable. Sharp, shooting, consistent, agonizing, persistent, burning, throbbing, nerve pain that no pain meds were easing. It was terrifying as this was not explained to me as a possibility. I was not told I would be confided to a single under garment for well over a month (I would have purchased a second one for the sake of hygiene) It wasn't shared that I would sleep for weeks on end upright Not made aware That there are weekly check ins in office for several weeks. That I would then need a higher dose of oxy due to the discomfort and more frequent dosage that on day 12 when I stoped the drug that I would then withdraw and have largest episode of depression and pounding migraine for several days No discussion that my results would take almost a half a year And That I wouldn't be able to use the restroom for 6 days. Being told AFTER "this is all normal" If this is all normal then why wouldn't you warn someone! As if that's not enough, the one thing that place had going for them was their customer service by their team, but today that has changed. I had an appointment at 12:45; I arrived over 5 minutes early out of respect to their time. I walk in and a lady on the couch next to two others says "good luck we've been here waiting" I'm taken back before them and sat in one of the treatment rooms. TEN minutes passed after my appointment time, it's 12:55 as I work on my phone and am checking the time I say to myself I'll give it one more minute but if no one comes back I need to get to my next meeting. At 12:58 (phone and time in hand) I go to the lady in the front and thank her but tell her I need to leave. I then receive a text saying that my appointment was at 12:45 and that I left at 12:52. Which is flat out incorrect. And above all, you have an upset patient and instead of making it right you meet them with defensive responses to make yourself seen as right, simply rubbed me the wrong way. AS IF THIS ISNT ENOUGH. I'm undeniably unsatisfied with me service/results thus far. My experience feels like I was told minimally expectations and truth around this to simply sale me something and once they received that then genuine care for the individual was no longer relevant. I've never written a review like this in my life, especially so vulnerably but I want people to know that this is not a place to trust your time, money, and most importantly your bodies with.

Absolutely amazing experience, broke my hand in big bear and drove all the way down to San Diego…read moreand sat in Sharp Urgent Care for two hours, was about to leave! Then Dr. Chua showed up, totally relieved me of any concerns let me know it was an easy process and he had plans A through Z ready in case any variables showed up. My hand turned out perfect after six pins, and there was no pain or discomfort the entire time and I have full range of mobility and my hand works perfect! Best experience I've ever had with a surgeon or doctor!

I love Dr. Fabi so much. I've been seeing her for 10 years, and I genuinely look better now than…read morewhen I started. That says everything. She listens to my concerns and I have complete confidence that when she recommends something to me, she has my best interest in mind and the results are always natural. I always look like myself -- just better. I've referred multiple friends to her and they've all had the same experience. Highly recommend without hesitation.

I contacted Cosmetic Laser Dermatology because I was interested in a specific cosmetic filler…read moretreatment and wanted basic pricing before scheduling. The experience was disappointing and, in my opinion, not transparent. I asked multiple times for pricing on a clearly defined request: two syringes of cheek filler, including common options such as Voluma, Restylane Lyft, Restylane Contour, or RHA 4. Instead of a meaningful estimate, I was told the price could range from $400 to $3,000. That range is so broad that it is almost meaningless. The real concern is that the practice then expects patients to pay a $250 consultation fee just to find out what the service may actually cost. I fully understand that a physician needs to evaluate anatomy, goals, product choice, and treatment planning before giving a final recommendation. But for common self-pay cosmetic injectables, a medical practice should be able to provide baseline pricing, including consultation fees, per-syringe pricing, and realistic treatment ranges before asking someone to pay for a consult. The staff member I spoke with was polite, and this review is not about the doctors' clinical skill. The physicians may be excellent. My concern is with the business policy and the lack of upfront pricing transparency. As someone who has worked in healthcare for many years, I found this approach troubling. Patients should not have to pay $250 just to get basic pricing information for a commonly performed cosmetic service. It creates mistrust and makes the financial side of the practice feel opaque and unfair. I chose not to move forward because I did not feel comfortable with the pricing process. I would encourage the practice to publish clear pricing ranges, train staff to answer basic cost questions, and provide patients with useful cost information before requiring a paid consultation.