Dr. Nykiel and his team provided an excellent experience from start to finish. I went in for breast implant replacement surgery after having my original implants for many years, and I was feeling quite anxious about the procedure. He quickly made me feel comfortable and confident with his calm, reassuring approach. Everything was explained clearly and simply, which made the whole process feel much less overwhelming. I'm very pleased with my results, and my recovery was easier than I anticipated. His staff was also fantastic-always kind and responsive, and we communicated easily through text whenever I had questions. Overall, I'm very grateful for the care I received and would absolutely recommend them. read more

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I put off writing this review for about a year, but I've decided to finally share my experience so others can be more informed. I initially chose Dr. Nykiel based on his positive reviews, but I ended up feeling disappointed not only with my outcome, but also with how my experience was handled. I am a petite asian girl that already had a good foundation to begin with, so I thought there would be no issues with the outcome. We both decided that an upside down heart shaped butt would look best on me, even printing out inspirations of what I wanted. The surgery finally came (May 2025) and I woke up laying flat on my butt. Idk if that affected the outcome but my butt came out looking like a square, I tried to keep positive, as it was supposedly going to get better overtime. Every consultation I had with him, he always came alone in his office. I found that strange, because I have never had a doctor evaluate me without a second person there to be a witness. At a follow-up visit, I expressed that I was still unhappy with my results, and he asked me, "Have you thought about getting implants?" That comment left me frustrated and confused, as I had specifically come to him for a BBL. It made me question him as a surgeon, and why he would agree to do it in the first place. Since then, the consultations have felt like an ongoing back-and-forth without a clear direction or resolution, as if he didn't remember any of our previous conversations. At times, the outcome was attributed to my body composition, which I personally found difficult to reconcile with earlier conversations about my goals and expectations. During the last consultation on September 24, 2025, I made a point to document the interaction because I've consistently felt like I'm not getting clear or consistent answers from him. I asked if we could take before-and-after photos, and he agreed, so I took a few. I then asked if I could record a video of him explaining the results for my own records, and he initially agreed to that as well. However, once I began recording and asked him to walk me through the before-and-after, he became defensive and abruptly ended the conversation by leaving the room. This has been an incredibly long and difficult experience, and the way he handled it has honestly been traumatic for me. When I tried to confront him about everything, he yelled at me to "get out." I was left shaking and completely overwhelmed. This situation has caused me significant emotional distress--I think about it every day, and haven't fully recovered from the trauma. I'm sharing this as a warning to other women: please be cautious, and consider bringing someone with you to your consultations. In my experience, I felt dismissed and that my concerns weren't acknowledged, really thinking why (as a patient) I was treated like this. I am now trying to close this chapter of my experience with him, and hoping to get this fixed somewhere else. There was more unprofessionalism that Dr. Nykiel and the staff had me go through but I'm keeping this short. read more

They'll happily take your deposit and then completely not return phone calls. It's been a disrespectful and disappointing experience, unfortunately as I had high hopes. I've been trying to reach my customer service rep for a while now and have been unable to get a call back. read more

I'm at 5 weeks post opp for my tummy tuck and I am so excited with my results. I've gained and lost 60 pounds 3 times in my life and I had loose skin in my mommy pouch. I'm 85 percent done swelling which is really exciting because I'm going to get even smaller! This place is a dream to visit. The staff is incredible and Dr.Nykiel is amazing. I texted him with an issue and he had his assistant answer me right away even though he was in surgery. Because of this timely response, we were able to solve the issue before it got bigger. I have also received dysport here and as you can see, this forehead ain't moving! I will 1,000 percent be back for all of my surgical needs. read more

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i had a breast augmentation with Dr nykiel. The staff was warm and responsive, and I felt supported through every step (scheduling, pre-op instructions, and post-op check-ins). Surgery day was smooth and calming, and recovery was much more manageable than I expected because I felt so prepared and taken care of. Most importantly: my results look beautiful and fit my body. i do feel like i wish there was more attention put on ME and what i wanted. it felt a bit rushed with the actual doctor but where he wasn't avail his staff filled in and they were great :) read more

I had been waiting for an appointment to see the doctor for at least a month. Three days before my appointment, they called me and said they had to reschedule and they would call me back. I waited and waited and waited, and I called and called and left many messages And then they finally called me back and told me that they had no open available slots open to make an appointment.. The staff was extremely rude to me and I'm just very disappointed. I would not recommend this establishment. read more

Two months ago I had surgery with Dr. Nykiel, he is the best surgeon. In my evaluation appointment I impressed by the dedication of the doctor and the staff. Amanda was always there to help me throughout the entire process, answering my questions and assisting me with follow-up appointments. If you're looking for a plastic surgeon, Nykiel is the best. read more

I can't recommend Dr. Nykiel enough! He was incredibly patient and worked with my timeline while I finished breastfeeding, which I really appreciated. I had a breast lift and my results exceeded my expectations! Everything looks so good. His staff is also wonderful and even wrote little notes that made me feel so cared for. If I had to do it all over again, I would choose Dr. Nykiel without hesitation. read more

I am 2.5 months post-op for my mommy makeover- lipo 360 & breast aug. I couldn't be happier with my results. After having 2 boys, I could not get rid of my mom pooch. I was going to the gym 3-4week, eating right etc. This year I finally pulled the trigger and did this for me. I wish I did it sooner!! The office is clean and well kept. The staff is very nice and attentive. Dr. Nykiel answered all my questions and made me feel so comfortable. Highly recommend!!! read more

I had such a great experience with Dr. and the staff there. They were so helpful and the customer service was amazing. Everyone was so nice and they make you feel comfortable especially when you are going in for a consultation. read more

I am so happy that I decided to go with Dr. Nykiel for my breast lift and augmentation. I only have amazing things to say about my experience with Dr. Nykiel and his staff. The office is super clean and welcoming as well. The reason why I ultimately chose Dr. Nykiel was because of how comfortable he made me feel during the consultation- he was so knowledgeable and put me at ease. He gave me a timeline on what to expect after surgery and how my recovery would go. I am so happy with my results- it exceeded my expectations. I was afraid of scarring badly but the scarring is so minimal! I received a check-in call and text from Dr. Nykiel the same night as my surgery, which shows how much he cares for his patients. My follow-up calls and appointments went smoothly because the staff are just so amazing. Shout out to Marie who took such great care of me before, during, and after my surgery. The post-op bouquet of flowers really put a big smile on my face. 10/10 would recommend! read more

I absolutely love going to Dr.Nykiel!! It's my only go to place and I've been seeing him for over 5 years! I've gone with quite a few surgeons for consultations and Dr.Nykiel just stands out over everyone I have consulted with. Just look at his photos on his IG and you will see for yourself. Amazing work!! I go in for injectables as well and Trish is just so great!! I can't leave behind Erika, Amanda and the other girls! They make you feel so welcomed and comfortable!! The new office is beautiful also and the location is so convenient!! Definitely make an appointment, I highly recommend this place!!! read more

Dr. Nykiel did a Thong Lift with my goal of a shorter, perkier butt without adding volume. The procedure went well, recovery was quick and, most importantly, I'm thrilled with the results! I highly recommend Dr. Nykiel. read more

Best doctor ever! I've had my breasts done 2 twice in the past and a tummy tuck over 10 yrs ago and didn't have a great experience with the 2 previous doctors from the past like I did with Dr Nykiel. I immediately liked Dr Nykiel the moment I met him at my consultation to get my saline implants exchanged to the gummy ones. I chose him from the get go to do my surgery. The office staff is also wonderful! I would totally recommend Dr. Nykiel to friends and family. Had a great experience overall. read more

I am 3 months post op from a tummy tuck. I am so glad I chose Dr. Nykiel. My experience was absolutely amazing, and I couldn't be happier with my results. I would recommend him to anyone over and over again. His staff is amazing as well.....every one of them! read more

I am 2 weeks post op after a breast aug & I am so happy with the results! Dr. Nykiel and his staff are amazing and professional! They are able to answer any questions you have and make you feel comfortable throughout the whole process. read more

this is my second procedure with Dr. Nykiel I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair back in 2021 love my results . I am currently 1 month post op from a breast augmentation . I am very happy with my results ! read more

Absolutely love coming here to see Shari. The officer is clean and everyone is very friendly. Shari has done my Botox and filler for many years and she has always been exceptional! She is so gentle and always goes above and beyond to make sure I feel comfortable. The office is beautiful and the receptionist is always nice and greets me with a smile every-time I come in. They always double check to see if I have any credits and always make sure that I leave happy. I refer my friends and family and will continue to do so. If your thinking about coming here...don't wait any longer. You won't leave unhappy! read more

This review is an updated review for Dr. Nykiel and Tamantha. I cannot say enough about how glad I came here for my augmentation. I constantly get compliments asking where I got them done! Amazing ! Highly recommend ! read more

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This is for the new UPLAND location and it's beautiful inside went in today for a facial with Eva right when I walk though the doors you feel as if you walk into a luxury spa the front desk ladies are so helpful and understanding. Eva walk out right when I was finished with the paperwork and led me to the back showed me around to where the bathrooms were located and offered me water. It's been a long time for a facial she walk me through the process of what will help my skin and tips on which cleanser to use answered all of my questions and made me feel so comfortable my skin felt so healthy after and glowing!! Will be back soon thank goodness they are now located in upland!! If I need a touch up for anything else I know who to come to now. read more

Dr. Nykiel took the best care of me! My BBL results are better than I had hoped for. He gave me the most beautiful hourglass shape, my behind was very sad looking and now it's stunning. He truly is the best. Just look at his work, and you'll be convinced. He answered all my questions and addressed all my concerns, so I went into it confident and excited, and now I'm just beyond happy with the whole experience. read more

I really don't know what else to say other than this could be possibly the most well run, professional, and absolutely incredible clinic, specifically for plastic surgery, that you will ever go to in California. Dr Nykiel is legitimately an artist, and as a doctor myself, I have nothing but positive things to say about him. For the record, I am extremely extremely extremely critical about other physicians because I have a lot of internal pressure for myself to be an outstanding physician, and this man met all of that and then some. He was single-handedly the best doctor I've ever ever been to in my career and his surgical technique is the best you could ever imagine. If you have any plastic surgery needs, you absolutely have to go to him. Furthermore, his staff is friendly, kind, super communicative, and makes you feel like family. Awesome awesome awesome! read more

Everything definitely met and exceeded my expectations. The type of care that I received preop and postop from Dr.Nykiel and his staff was truly remarkable. Dr. Nykiel answered every question I had especially all my postoperative questions. He was always there for me when I would call or text him. I truly can't say enough amazing things about the great hands you will be in if you go with Dr. Nykiel. So far loving my results. I'm 5months post op from a tummy tuck and breast lift with implants. I have said the famous worlds that everyone always says " I wish I would've went bigger" but I'm sure once I decided to make that step I'll definitely be going with the best once again. read more

I went to Dr. Nykiel because out of all before/after BBL pictures online, his patients had the most natural and best looking stomach lipo. I've seen many women with lumpy or undefined ab lipo. The staff is great and Dr. Nykiel is kind while spending ample time explaining all the details of the procedures and risks. The pre-op and post-op was frequent and thorough and I really appreciate Marie taking time to understand the trauma that I went through before coming to their office. My butt was previously mutilated after removing (what I discovered too late) silicone liquid injected by a person posing as a physician at a Newport Beach medspa. I needed the surgery because I didn't want risk losing my fiancé with how mutilated and unattractive my body was before I came to Dr. Nykiel. He definitely saved my family in that aspect. I like that the procedure seemed to be a boring and safe routine without exotic bells and whistles. When it comes to medical and cosmetic procedures I prefer comfortably married family people when it comes to who I can trust and it seems he has a beautiful family. The day of surgery, the nurses and anesthetist did well finding a vein and knocking me out comfortably. I didn't have much fat to work with but Dr. Nykiel significantly improved the deformities. I definitely hated the drains under my skin and it was not an easy recovery for me at my age. I think now my waistline looks fantastic and natural. For my butt, he used all the reasonable amount of fat he could find at the time to graft the parts needed so it looks more normal now. I still need to regain more weight to make a bigger difference, but that has been difficult with all the stress from my dad being hospitalized and then having him pass away last month. However, after I have another child, I hope he can do a second round for me. Thank you Butts by Design for saving me! read more

Dr Nykiel is truly the best around his care quality is beyond excellent and his staff is amazing. He provides the best patient care and bedside manner. The best decision I have ever made was choosing him for my implant exchange. I felt great hours after my surgery no pain and no complications. read more

I am so happy that I found Butts By Design. I started back a few months ago for the Skinny Shot. The entire team, from the doctor to all of his staff, are always so helpful and patient. I will continue recommending this place to all of my friends and family read more

After my BBL by Butts by design!! What a joke! I still look like a box with a big belly! When I told him how unhappy I was he just blew me off and told me to lose some weight. Seriously!!! 15K later He took my money and ran. I have to wear binders to hold in my stomach most of the time. Super unhappy ! I would give a zero star if I could. I was in pain for months for an outcome like this , just sad . I wondered who he paid off to get such good reviews because that is what I relied on. Beware . I am and have been so unhappy with his work and approach to me after the fact.FYI I have not gained any weight since the surgery and have lost a few pounds so what's the excuse? I hate what I see in the mirror and workout daily hoping for a miracle! read more

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The staff here are so friendly and professional! The ladies greet you with a smile and are so prompt to answer your questions or address any concerns that you may have. I did not feel like just a number. I truly felt like I was given full undivided attention. When I met Dr. Nykiel for the consultation, I felt like he understood my goals and added his expertise to capture my desired outcomes. My BBL results were immediate, I am now more proportionate and I even have beautiful hips (had none before). My husband agrees and is very pleased! Win-win! So grateful for the positive experience from the consultation, to the surgery, and even after care! Dr. Nykiel's team was so supportive and easily accessible every step of the way for anything that I may need. So happy with my results! I feel even more sexy! read more

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I feel very fortunate to have had my breast surgery performed by such an extraordinary doctor. Words cannot even describe how appreciative I am of Dr. Nykiel for giving me back the self-esteem I had lost after a botched implant exchange and lift procedure performed by another doctor four years prior. I have spent the past four years seeking help from other surgeons who, unfortunately, ended up not being able to help me. I was devastated- until I reached out to Dr. Nykiel's office. From the beginning, I was treated with such kindness and compassion. Immediately I began to have hope for my breasts. Dr. Nykiel's team assured me that I had come to the right place and that I was in good hands. That could not have been more true! Dr. Nykiel had done for me what I was told by other doctors couldn't be done. I went those four years hating the appearance of my breasts. I love the way they look now! Dr. Nykiel and his staff will always have a special place in my heart. Don't wait. Give them a call. You will be very happy you did. read more

So, let's start from the beginning. I had a serious problem with my implants. It was the 2nd time that they formed a capsule and it was causing a lot of pain. I was recommended to Dr.Nykiel from a previous surgeon. during our consultation he gave me a few options and told me which one he would rather me do... he rather me remove my implants and just let them heal for 6m-a year. this was the cheaper option as well. Not many would recommend the cheaper option but he did and explained to me that it was a better ' long term' solution. Instead of a quick fix that could just result in the same crap again. I appreciate that so much. Pure honesty, not greed. It was like talking to a friend. The day of my surgery was so smooth and the Dr and staff made me feel safe. It was a quick and painless procedure. I went home with a smile on my face . My breast feel and look great. I'm very happy. Thank you so much guys. read more

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My experience with Dr. Nykiel and his amazing team was phenomenal from my initial consult to post op care. Dr. Nykiel is kind and attentive and answered all my questions thoroughly. He's an educator in the field and really knows his stuff. I'm only 2 weeks post op, however my results already look so good. I can't wait to see myself in my fully healed glory. It really gets better everyday. I'm glad I chose Dr. Nykiel! read more

I can't thank Dr. Nykeil and his staff enough for everything they have done. I am loving my results and I can't wait to get more work done. They are very informative and very professional and if you have any questions, they are more than welcome to answer every question you have. I loved how after my surgery they checked up on me and make sure I was okay. I am just so happy thank you guys so much! read more

We are beyond satisfied with all of dr Nykiels results and all of his teams results . Everything from surgery to injectables ! His staff and new office in upland are top notch ! You will feel right at home ! read more

I am so pleased I chose Dr. Nykeil after several consultations I connected with his direct approach on my expectations for my breast revision and his staff and their care. I am beyond pleased with my results and super happy with my choice. read more

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I open my phone camera and the first thing I see is that ugly double chin!!! NOT NO MORE! I finally did it, I got chin lipo with Dr. Nykiel. I am a week post op and still a little swollen but I ALREADY love my results. I seriously can't wait to see my final results once all the swelling goes away! Guys, Dr. Nykiel and his staff were absolutely AMAZING! They answered all my questions every step of the way. Dr. Nykiel went into detail about everything that was going to happen before, during and after surgery. Never did I feel rushed, pressured or uncomfortable during ANY part of this process. He truly is bringing my self confidence up! read more

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I was so impressed with the work he did on one of my girlfriends lipo with fat transfer to her butt, and another friends lipo 360, I decided to choose him for my explant with capsule removal and lift. My whole experience was better than I could have imagined. I feel like I look better now than I did with the implants. He did an amazing job and the whole team from the office to the surgical center, deserves recognition. read more

I had a five-star experience with Dr Nykiel and his staff. He was at every appointment, very knowledgeable, extremely patient and went the extra mile to make sure I was comfortable and confident. My surgery was not a easy one, it was much longer with difficult scar tissue. Dr Nykiel had the patience, expertise and took the time and care to make sure everything came out perfect, I am very appreciative and thankful for that. My results are impressive. Wow! He worked magic and everything came out perfect I am extremely happy with my results. Dr. Nykiel's office staff was fantastic. Tamantha was great, making sure everything was completed, thorough and on time. The nurses were so sweet, patient and really made the experience easier. I couldn't have asked for a more professional staff, and overall experience. read more

I took my time calling and doing consultations with a few other drs before I found dr nykiel through the real self. I searched his qualifications and previous surgeries all over the internet and confirmed he was one of the best. He is beyond proficient in what he does and so much that he goes out and teaches others to do what he does which was a major plus for me in choosing him as my Dr. All of his office staff are amazing as well. They are friendly, compassionate and help you along the journey. I'm now 7 weeks post op and I love my results so far. I couldn't be happier with my decision and will choose him again if I want any other procedures. read more

I'm very pleased with my results for breast augmentation exchange with Dr Nykiel. He was genuine, attentive & patient during all my office & phone contacts. He helped me choose the perfect size implants, extremely happy with results. His surgical nurse Marie was attentive & helpful during process of pre op needs. His staff reflects his professionalIsm & high quality standard of care. read more

First off, what a cute business name. Dr. Nykiel and his staff will exceed your expectations. They currently have two office locations: Upland and in Newport Beach. Despite what service you are going to him or his staff for, I can guarantee you will get the best care and support. Dr. Nykiel and his staff will take the time and answer every single question that you have and never make you feel as though you are asking too much or wasting their time. They are not salespeople. Rather, all of them truly just want to understand what it is that you want and need and then assess if they can achieve it. They are honest and will tell you if they cannot achieve your wants and needs. All in all, they truly care about each individual that walks in through that door. Depending on what you go for, it can be a very emotional and anxiety inducing experience or it can be a quick visit for something like Botox. What I ever deserved is regardless of what you are going in for, and regardless of your personal status (e.g., influencer, celebrity, etc), everyone is treated equally with the same level of quality, care, and respect. We would like to believe that this should be the standard at all offices, but it is not. His website and instagram account has a list of all of the services he offers and showcases examples of his work. You can see for yourself that if you go to him for anything that he currently offers, you will be happy with the results. read more