COOL SCULPTING! I am so impressed with my results! & the staff's amazing Dr. K really took his time to explain in detail the pros & cons, expectations, etc. I'm 5'10, thin build & fluctuate between 150-155 lbs My body looks totally different, all the pockets of fat that bothered me are GONE. I researched Coolsculpting for some time before I visited Selfcare & I felt that treatment was best for me, especially since it's a "one & done" type of treatment. Coolsculpting didn't hurt, no down time! So glad I chose Selfcare LA read more

This is my second review and O M G!!!!!! I did the Evo X Transformation and I am freaking shocked by the results. The pictures are shockingly amazing!!! No pain, no nothing. I was literally on my phone the whole time watching tik tok and sending memes. I don't have an embarrassing belly sticking out of my shirt. I am giddy with happiness. Seeing these photos really showed how good of a job Self Care La does! I HIGHLY recommend. Feel free to dm me with any questions. read more

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This place is amazing! I can't say enough good things about Dr. K and his office. First off: the office is absolutely gorgeous and staff was very attentive and responsive to all my questions. I came to Self Care LA for lip filler. This was my first time getting cosmetic injections done, so I was quite nervous. Making an appointment was quick and easy and he was able to fit me in, despite it being such a short notice. When I came in for my appointment, Dr. K spent his time talking to me in detail about what I would be expecting and helped me choose the right "look" for me that i would be most happy with. I was looking for a plumper set of lips that would still look the most natural. Recovery was easy and had minimal bruising. My end result was amazing and I cannot wait to go back. Thank you for everything Dr. K! read more

Self Care LA - Medical Spas Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Came to see Doctor K for masseter (chin) botox to define and even out my jaw line. I loved my results because it was just enough to give me the defined look without looking so fake. I hope to go back to Self Care LA to try some of the new services they have to offer like the EvolveX and Morpheus8. I also love going to Santa Monica, and Self Care LA is in the best location - grab a drink from Lala Land after! read more

Self Care LA - Medical Spas Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This place is amazing. Kind, professional and a joy to go to. Their staff is amazing (especially marine!!) and they make you feel comfortable and at home before during and after your procedure. They are under new management and after meeting with the dr today I can say that he is a great listener and only has your best intentions in mind. read more

Well I am seeing the light, it always feels delightful having facials hanging out in the steam room and relaxing.

I love this place. I randomly found it on google looking for weight loss option. they're very affordable this is my 3rd month working with them and I'm pleased with the result, along with some gym work. customer service is awesome here and they're very flexible with time. read more

The best part about being a client of Self Care LA is the customer service; the level of care is unparalleled in the industry. Having visited other medical spas in LA on behalf of my business clients and for myself, I've been disappointed in the cold, and unfriendly ambiance they've created in order to maintain a calm environment. This made it difficult to ask questions and to get the attention and care I feel is warranted in deciding on if a procedure is right or not. Dr. Aggarwal and Marine are supremely patient. Marine's concierge style of service is so pleasant. Her sense of care is genuine, and I've appreciated the time and care put forth by the entire team. It's this very reason that I've only recommended Self Care LA- over the other competitors- to my clients. Thank you Dr. Aggarwal and Marine for looking out for my health and well-being! read more

It's time! I had been wanting to give Morpheus a try since reading about it online; however, I also knew that I wanted to go to a place that I trusted. So I did some research and found Self Care LA on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. Doctor K, the owner of the practice, didn't just add his name to the practice as "medical director" - he actually works there himself along with 2 highly trained PA's. Doctor K did my Morpheus consultation, but Natalie did my actual procedure, and let me tell you, she's just wonderful along with Marine, the medical assistant. They both took great care of me! First they numbed me, offered me tylenol and a couple drops of CBD to ensure that I would be comfortable (and calm!) throughout the procedure! The level of care these two took to make sure I was ok made me feel extra special, but they just genuinely cared too. I can't wait to see my results from the Morpheus!  I should also mention that the space itself is so beautiful and California chic, they recently underwent a management change and have been renovating the space as well as updating their services - only place in that area that does Morpheus. Def my go to med-spa in Los Angeles! read more

I did it!! Finally got Botox to fix my "11s" - they've been bothering me for years and I just wasn't able to make the time with all the kids and their sports activities keeping me busy to do this for myself. On a recent visit to Santa Monica, I went to Lala Land for a yummy tea and avocado toast with my best friend and the conversation about Botox came up again. She mentioned that there's a med spa next door that I should check out because Doctor K has the best Botox technique. So I popped my head in next door to Self Care LA to see if I could make an appointment. First things first, this med spa is so calming and serene, it's a beautiful space that makes you want to stay for hours! Dr. Bharat Kothakota (Doctor K) started his aesthetics career at Self Care LA and then bought the practice a couple of years after working there. I learned all this from Marine, the sweetest practice manager who checked me in, got me settled and ready for my consultation and procedure. Doctor K is the best!! He listened to my concerns about the "11s" and how I just wanted to look refreshed and remove the squint lines and not look over-Botoxed. Everything I was told about his technique is true, he's got a very light hand, I didn't feel a single thing and my look is very natural. I'm so very happy with the way my Botox looks, I highly recommend Doctor K and Self Care LA. Subsequently, Self Care LA has a lot of new service offerings like the Morpheus - which is microneedling with radio frequency. I can't wait to give that a try! read more

I don't know what you did differently that the woman who did my Botox the first time...but I LOVE it. I feel like my brows are more arched and my eyes more wide. Seriously could not love the results more. This is art. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. read more

The doctor I'm referring to is Dr. Vinay Aggarwal. This doctor lied to me over and over again. He didn't care that I spent over $13,000.00 and my results were worse than when I went in on day one of my cool sculpting treatment. All he cares about is money. After so many unsatisfied costumers, he sells his business and bails!! He's no where to be found even when the cool sculpting company is trying to get a hold of him. He's a crook and you should not trust that cool sculpting does what it claims to do. Many of his photos were altered. read more

Bad experience. Don't waste your money.... the place feels dingy and not very clean. I've been in a couple times and it's always empty. The doctor didn't listen to what I wanted and I was unhappy with the results. Both a waste of time and money. I'd be surprised if this place is still open....hard pass read more

I'm not the kind of person that write reviews but this time I had to. I went in for a CoolSculping and I'm so happy with the results. It's only being a month and I can see the difference. While you're doing your treatment you can watch Netflix, the whole stuff is super nice and knowledgeable. I can't wait to go back and to it in another area. I def recommend this place! read more

Great service! The staff and Doctor Agrawal were great! I went in for my physical and learned a lot of great tips on taking care o my health. read more

Self Care LA - Medical Spas Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Self Care LA is THE place! It's under new ownership (Doctor K!) and has undergone a 'face-lift' of its own with all new interior design, which is just amazing. I made an appointment here on a recommendation from a friend who had gone to get Microneedling and Clear+Brilliant. Making the appointment was super easy, I called in and Marine the office manager offered a couple different options and I quickly made my appointment for a "vampire facial" with PRP. She also mentioned during the call to bring a wide brimmed hat and to drink plenty of water the day of. These tips are critical, you'll see why. The day of my appointment arrives and I'm greeted by Marine and Nahal (the most fashionable PA ever!), they get me settled in for the numbing and blood draw. It's a good thing I drank a lot of water because my veins were plump for the blood draw. While I'm numbing for about 30 mins and my blood is in the centrifuge (spelling?), Marine asked if I want something to eat or drink or if I want to watch tv so I don't get bored! I opted for hot tea and Netflix. The actual procedure only takes about 15 mins, Nahal made sure I was comfortable throughout the process and even recommended to go a little deeper on a couple old scars. I did bleed quite a bit, but that's normal, but it DID NOT hurt. I was given an aftercare pouch with some post-procedure serum and instructions on what I can and can't do for 2 days. I'm so so glad Marine told me to bring a hat because you do need to really protect your skin from the sun for a couple days - even the 2 mins walk to the car! BTW, Nahal also checked in on me a few days later to see how I was doing! Love this place, I'll be coming here anytime I'm on the westside. read more

Very satisfied with the treatment I got done, the results, and the care that I received at the facility. The doctor was honest and transparent, sensitive, and easy to communicate with. His assistant was also very sweet. If you're comitted to dieting and/or excercising alongside the cool sculpting treatment, I would definitely recommend you get it done and in THIS facility. read more

I used to really enjoy my visits here. However, all of a sudden, I can't reach anyone and I start receiving bills from three years ago! They literally closed their doors and now I can't figure out how to reach anyone! They need to update their website. It's so disappointing because I loved my doctor and now I literally have no way of reaching her or talking to a real human in this office. read more

I'm very happy with my cool sculpting results ! I think this facility is clean, professional, and do a lot of cool sculpting, they really know what they're doing . read more

I really like Dr Barat for Botox!.. he really listens. Even though I thought I might need more units in my forehead,..he told me to wait to see how I liked it and come back if necessary. When do you hear drs say that? Definitely recommend this place! read more

Worst. Scheduled an appointment with Dr. Aggarwal, got a call the day before, less than 24 hours telling me i needed to reschedule and that I would have to drive across town to the other location. Nevermind the fact that I had already set that day aside for my appointment. So I do all that and get there 15 minutes early. Im made to wait an hour and a half before I walk out of the exam room and find someone to ask them what the heck is going on. Im told Dr Aggarwal cant see me and Ill be seeing Dr Mathur instead. Okay... Whats the point of me researching, finding a doc with a good reputation, waiting a month to see him, driving across town after a last minute rescheduling, just to be passed off to another doctor? Next time I come in for a followup, im first told that I wont be seen, then Im told the whole place is shutting down. What a joke. I should have known better than to expect a "coolsculpting spa" to have good GPs who care about their patients. read more

Self Care LA - Medical Spas Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I came here as a new patient to get my annual physical and it was a great experience until I was checking out - the lady in the front desk told me that I needed to come back the following week to get my blood test results because 'they don't give them over the phone' I thought it was odd but I made an appointment (as requested) to follow up on that. When I got my bill in the mail they were charging me FOR TWO VISITS. I was confused and tried calling the billing company they use 'Nexus' to clarify why. They never ever got back to me. I ended up paying the bill, and trying to reach platinum care LA for an explanation, I left 2 messages; nobody called - and when I got to reach someone in the clinic, the billing department was on their lunch break and never gave me a call back. I felt like I was taken advantage of and overall I found it very unethical. read more

I've been there on a few occasions and found the customer service nothing less than excellent--especially Marine Maldonado, who I've worked with each time; she's quick, efficient, and always friendly. The facilities are spotless. If I feel I need an additional round, they're my first choice. read more

Do not go here! I went to them, when they were Platium care LA yrs ago, only twice for bloodwork & results. A year or so later I started getting bills for thousands of dollars. I used insurance when I went, & paid my copay. No joke! Watch out! read more

Dr Aggarwal and Marine were extremely welcoming and professional making me feel comfortable and in good hands. Marine was very competent, pleasant and efficient handling the coolsculpting machines making my experience a pleasant one! Thanks. read more

Doctor Agrawal was professional enough. However, back office staff is an absolute disaster!! My annual physical appt was 3 weeks ago. I have yet to see them file a claim with my insurance (through the online portal). Before going back for additional labs, I wanted to confirm that they were indeed in-network for my insurance, so I left 2 messages with the phone staff for the office manager Dania a week ago, never heard back. Called again today, rep said she would call me back before end of day. It's now 5pm, have not heard a peep. My question is relatively simple. If they can't answer simple questions like this without making me jump through multiple hoops, I shudder to think what response would be if I ever had a catastrophic illness with more complex questions or needs. P.S. Their telephone hold system needs to be fixed. It kept saying my estimated wait time was 1 min. I waited 16 mins until I finally gave up. read more

This is the best facility for coolscuplting. They really have it down. And Marine is the best!

Wanted to try cool sculpting for "buffalo hump" and decided on Self Care LA ... VERY pleased with my results !! Over a period of four months, the staff was always caring, friendly and very involved. Saw Doctor K at every visit and Marine is an absolute jewel.......Also, as a bonus, go to see the "cosmetic" transformation of the facility during the period of my treatments !! read more

I have been going to PlatinumCare LA for about a year and have loved it since my first visit. I was saddened to see at my appointment today that they are closing their doors on December 22nd. How I Found PlantinumCare LA: Last year I had switched to new insurance so naturally I went to their website to find a covered provider. What I didn't realize is that they listed every doctor covered, even if they weren't in a practice. I kept getting directed to a number at Cedar Sinai which rang in some mystery department. Each time I was redirected to the appointment line only to learn the doctor I chose was just doctor on staff at Cedars with no practice. I was just about to give up after being transferred so many times, that I vented to a random nurse on the other line. She took it upon herself to refer me to PlantinumCare LA which she described at "The Bloomingdales of Doctors Offices." I called them up, they confirmed they were covered on my insurance and I made an appointment. I first met with Dr. Barkodar who was extremely professional and courteous. Eventually, I transitioned to Denise Moore, FNP, and I am thoroughly pleased with the care that she gives. No matter what I come in for, she is not only pleasant but also extremely rigorous before she makes any diagnosis and her bedside manner is second to none. I hope I can continue to see her because finding a care giver that actually gives care is hard to find and Denise Moore does just that. The office staff is also wonderful. They always have smiles on their faces and are friendly to talk to. I wish them all well and hope to see them again. read more

This is a work in progress review since I'm only on day 20 after my cool sculpting procedure. I will say that I am extremely happy with the results so far. I have a very low pain tolerance and this would've been a four starred review if not for the doctor's personal attention in managing my pain. So this is a review of my experience with coolsculpting at Platinum Care LA up to Day 20. Also, this is not a review of Platinum Care LA as a practice, just the coolsculpting portion. I will write a separate review on the practice, not that there's anything wrong with it! Background: I've a patient with Platinum Care LA for more than two years. I went in to get my annual check up and saw that they offered this procedure called Coolsculpting. I scheduled a consultation with the doctor because I've been wanting to get rid of my double chin. During the consultation I also decided to do something about these love handles that just won't go away with my diet. The Procedure: All in all, I had 8 places done in one sitting. Including two each on my chin, my upper abdomen, my flank, and of course, the love handles. The procedure was long but manageable. Each section was suctioned up and froze. The freezing numbs fairly quickly. It's after they remove the machine and there's a crucial two minutes where they rub out the frozen fat. This was very painful and would be curse out loud for me if not for the pain meds I was given prior to the procedure. Like how a dentist would give their patients some medication prior to a root canal is how I think of this. So after eight sections of rubbing out frozen fat. I went home feeling numb. Considering I just spent a bit over three hours getting my fat frozen then rubbed out, I was feeling surprising okay. Platinum Care made the experience much more bearable by offering me complimentary smoothie (I turned down the dinner offer) and playing my favorite tunes with a bluetooth Bose speaker. I mentioned up top that I have a very low pain tolerance. Day three through day ten was very uncomfortable. My stomach felt like pins and needles. The only thing that made it all bearable was the fact that doctors were constantly available to help me. Some pain meds and gel were needed and helped tremendously. The Results (So Far): Now looking at the results after the swelling subsided it was well worth it! What I'm seeing, especially my stomach is simply amazing! And this is just day 20! The results are supposed to be the most optimal at month THREE! I can't even wait! I am seeing the V lines, the sculpting at work! All in all, for a few days of uncomfortable sensations, this result has wowed me. No knife, and even better results! I love it! I'd recommend it to anyone. Seriously! My mom wants to do it now lol! read more

I love this place. The staff and doctor are so nice and welcoming. The location is really nice and in such a fun spot in Santa Monica, everything is walkable. You can stop in and go shopping after. The care is top of the line and I always leave feeling refreshed. I'll definitely be sending my friends and family here. This office is one you can trust and know that you will be taken care of. read more

I love the transformation that this spa has recently taken. The location is convenient and plenty of street parking. The front desk staff Marine is so friendly and welcoming. Nahal the PA that performed my services was so sweet and calmed my nerves. It was completely painless!!! I was extremely satisfied with the results of the prp/micro needling results. I have received so many compliments on my youthful skin and can't wait to go back! read more

I recently started getting clear and brilliant with Dr. K and I can already tell a huge difference just from a few sessions. I've done the procedure before but at another establishment and Dr. K's technique made a huge difference. The results were way better and recovery time was a lot less. read more

The Dr's, Practioners & staff at Self Care LA are amazing! Great location! Beautiful, comfortable, clean offices with amazing technology & all the best equipment to give yourself the best SELF CARE!! Vera did my lips and they look amazing after Day 1! I can't wait to do cool sculpting & Clear & Brilliant! It is so true...SELF CARE IS NOT SELFISH!! Thank you Self Care LA!! read more

I am extremely pleased with the results. I had my chin worked on and the results are amazing. It does take a while to see the results so you have to be a little patient. But it's worth it, I feel much younger and more confident again. Dr. Aggarwal and his staff made me feel comfortable and very well taken care of. It's also fairly affordable. Better than other places in the area. I would recommend this to any of my friends. read more

The best!! I am a Santa Monica local and stopped by the location to consult and price CoolSculpting. Not only were the prices lower than I had found anywhere else, but I immediately felt at ease, well-informed and fully confident in Dr. Aggarwal and his kind, competent staff. I booked it for several days later. I was concerned about the pain factor and, as a devoted yoga enthusiast, I wanted to feel I was making a healthy and wise decision . I confidently went ahead with it and got a great package . During the course of my experience , I did some yoga breathing, had four treatments, watched Netflix. It was totally manageable with no down time and even ended up taking a yoga class upstairs. I already am feeling the positive effects and look forward to how it continues to improve my senior love handles. If you are thinking about it, GO FOR IT and head in here for a low pressure consultation. So happy about my choice and grateful to Dr. Aggarwal. I will continue to return for other services in the future. Thanks so much! Mary read more

Nice staff, but pretty disorganized. I won't be going back here again. I went there as a new patient for my annual physical. someone took my vitals and said that the doctor would be right in to see me, but then left me alone in the examining room for 45 minutes. i finally went out to the front desk to find out what was going on. it turned out the doctor had never even been notified that she had a patient waiting in the other room. at the end of my physical where everything looked normal, i was told that i would need to come back for a follow-up visit in 1 week in order to get the results of my routine blood-work. i asked, "but, i've already spent 2 hours here today just getting my physical done; if possible, i'd really prefer to just get my results over the phone so i don't have to come back in person." i was told that wouldn't be possible, and that the clinic's policy is to only give results in person, never over the phone. i've never encountered this policy before, and thought it was a bit stange the next week i got a text notification saying that i would be charged a $50 no-show fee if i failed to come in that friday for my follow-up appointment. i was confused about this, as i had specifically not made the follow-up appointment, but it seems like they had put it into their system without confirming with me. i called to cancel the appt (which i had never made), and was told again that they will not give blood work results over the phone. finally after calling them again, i got through to someone who agreed to give me my results over the phone. thankfully they were completely normal results. lastly, i made the mistake of scheduling a dermatologist consultation with a different doctor at this same clinic. i made the appointment through Zocdoc. when i arrived at the scheduled time, i was told that the dermatologist i'd made an appointment with on Zocdoc (her name is Denise Moore, and she was listed on Zocdoc as available for dermatology consultations), was not in fact available and did not provide dermatology consultations. So I left without seeing anybody. Overall, a frustrating experience with this clinic! read more

I have been looking for a new internal medicine doctor for a while. But I couldn't find a good one close enough. Thank God for Zoc Doc, I found Dr. Eshraghi at Platinum Care LA! My experience was flawless. Parking: Easy. There's a parking lot with a valet. The office validates parking too (Yay!) The ladies at the front desk are so welcoming and funny. I felt comfortable as soon as I entered. Thanks, Triniece, Ruth, and Nancy! Wait time: I was seen at exactly 10:15 (the time of my appointment.) Jessica, was the nurse who took my blood, and gave me my flu shot. It was quick and painless. Expert work. The Nurse Practitioner Denise did my initial check-up. She's so sweet and knowledgeable. Then Dr, Eshraghi came in and met with me. Dr. Eshraghi might be the most personable doctor I've ever met (her and her staff.) Wonderful bedside manner. This place gets a gold star from me. read more

I have have meet Dr. Aggarwal at Cedar Sinai hospital, excellent Dr. Very professional and kind. He always explained everything in a way I understand. That is way I have make him my primary Doctor. Also all his team very nice and professional Joanna Josue the Nurse always make feel like family and make me feel like everything is going to be fine. Ruth and Liza fun but professional at the same time, they always take there time to make me understand all the paper work and they always make me feel like if I am somewhere else other than a Dr. Office. And last but not list in general all off his office as well as the care excellent. I do recommend Dr. Aggarwal one of the very few good Doctors. read more

Finding a good general Doctor is not easy, finding a fantastic Doctor they will listen to your needs and concerns while truly caring is something else. If you are looking for a general Doctor that actually cares about your health and isn't going to treat you like a paycheck look no fury tee. Dr. Eshraghi is phenomenal. She takes the time to really listen and empathize with you. She has a wonderful bedside manner and is extremely intelligent, a rare combo. An added bonus a pleasant, polite group of nurses. Ruthie always does my vitamin b12 shots. She does a fantastic job, no pain and no bruising! If you are looking for a great Doctor and pleasant staff your search is over. read more