I had intended to write this review back in January 2020, when Dr. Levender performed surgery on a…read morelymph node area under my ear. She was calm and careful, and very skilled. I felt complete trust as the classical music was playing, and I reclined back while the surgery took place. When I took off the bandages after a few days, I was so surprised that the scar was small and barely noticeable! She had been vary careful to make the incision blend in. I highly recommend her.

Dr. Levender is such a nice surgeon!!! She makes you forget that she's cutting out a skin cancer…read morefrom your face. :) She has also trained at the best Mohs program in the nation, UCSF. I trust her completely and recommend her to my family and friends.

I am over a year out from multiple procedures with Dr. Michaels -- including a lower body lift, arm…read morelift, breast lift with fat transfer, thigh lift, and upper back lift -- and I could not be happier with the results. I traveled from North Carolina to work with Dr. Michaels because I knew long before my consultation that he was the surgeon I wanted to trust with my transformation. The wait to see him was absolutely worth it. The level of skill and artistry Dr. Michaels brought to my surgeries has completely changed my confidence, comfort, and quality of life. After losing over 200 lbs, I can now wear clothes I never imagined, move more freely, and finally feel at home in my body. My scars are healing beautifully -- the work is stunning -- and I am proud of them because they are truly beautiful. My overall shape feels natural, balanced, and strong, and I am proud of the transformation. If you're looking for a surgeon who combines technical excellence with genuine care, I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Michaels.

I love getting my facials here. The office is clean and welcoming. Jenn is so knowledgeable and…read moretalked through products with me to help improve my skin. When I'm in the mood to chat she's so personable and sweet. When I'm in the mood for quiet and zen, she accommodates me. It's so lovely. My skin has improved remarkably since I started seeing her. I can't recommend getting all your skincare needs taken care of at Dr. Michaels office.

About 3-4 years ago I got two fillings from his office in two of my upper molars. However, he…read morefailed to fully clean out the cavities (I was left unaware...) and so the cavities ate away at my two teeth and the nerves until I saw a different dentist. My other dentist was confused when she found the two teeth filled with dark gray fillings, and said they should be white. I ended up needing a root canal on one of the teeth. Now, the other one is hurting so badly that I'll need a second root canal. Just great...

By far one of the best dentists in the country. In fact, I travel cross-country just to go to this…read moreguy. Dr. Barnett is a real pro and one of the few dentists who is a straight shooter. I travel a lot and have had many dentists. It was a dentist who said I needed oral surgery which drove me to Dr. Barnett for a second opinion. His statement: that's nonsense. Not only did he save me thousands, the surgery I was being told I needed would've permanently altered my gum line. Years later, I'm still doing fine thanks to Dr. Barnett's great care. On top of this, Dr. Barnett has a top notch staff. Specifically, his receptionist Jenny, is a world-class employee. Very responsive, nice, and provides personal attention. Dentists, like lawyers, tend not to get a great reputation. But Dr. Barnett is an all-start and I highly recommend.

Ive never dealt with a worse place. The entire staff is always angry and hard to talk to. They…read morenever return my calls. I called 3 times to get a refill and still hasn't happened.

Best dermatologist experience I've ever had! Dr. Edwards is…read moregenuinely concerned and vested in you as a patient. When visiting dermatologists in the past, I would often spend more time with the nurse than the actual doctor. Dr. Edwards entered the room, sat and listened to my acne life story from beginning to end. Her genuine concern and determination to provide a lasting solution was so comforting. The initial regimen she subscribed didn't provide the results she was satisfied with, so on the next few visits she tweaked the regimen until she was satisfied with the results. But the visits weren't all about her satisfaction! Dr. Edwards informed me that she was quite the perfectionist and told me to slow her down or say pause if it seemed like she was seeking perfection beyond my comfort zone. As months went by, my face totally cleared up. I've suffered with acne off and on since I was 15 years old and my face has NEVER looked this good. I've had a clear face before, but there would always be bumps under the surface. My complexion is as close to flawless as I've ever experienced. In my first visit, I was almost in tears due to the severity of my acne. I would cry myself to sleep each night and didn't want to leave the house during the day. My most recent visit to Dr. Edwards left both of us hugging each other and feeling relieved at how much my life had changed as a result of her efforts to clear my skin. I will pay any amount of money to continue seeing Dr. Edwards.

OMY DR b is amazing I recently got 360 lipo / j plasma /…read morechin lipo j plasma . She literally snatched me up ! I'm currently 1 month post op . She toke like 10 pounds off of me . Her staff is so sweet and she made me feel so comfortable! Very happy

Hello Dr. Tsion I…read morehonestly do not know why I waited this long to properly express my deepest appreciation to you and your entire team. From the very beginning of this journey you and your staff have shown me a level of kindness compassion humanity and professionalism that I will never forget. To be honest it never feels like I am walking into a medical office surrounded by staff members doing their jobs. Instead it feels like I am being welcomed by a close and caring family. The warmth patience and genuine care that each one of you shows creates an environment that brings comfort even during painful and vulnerable moments. I truly want you to know how grateful I am for everything you have done for me. So far I am very happy with my recovery and overall experience. Even the pain has been mostly manageable and hearing from Lydia that my recovery is progressing beautifully made me feel incredibly relieved and thankful. Please let her know how much I appreciate her kindness and support as well. What touched my heart the most is the way you treated me not simply as another patient but as a human being deserving of care dignity reassurance and compassion. In moments when people feel physically and emotionally vulnerable kindness becomes unforgettable and that is exactly what your team gave me. You all made me feel safe cared for respected and genuinely valued. I truly mean this from my heart when I say that you have become like family to me. One day when I am fully recovered I am planning to come back with kitfo and kocho to celebrate and thank everyone properly. That thought genuinely makes me happy because I already feel such a meaningful connection with all of you. And I also want to say this with a smile I promised before that it was not the medication talking and I still mean every single word. My gratitude is sincere heartfelt and lasting. I absolutely plan to keep in touch because people like you are rare and the kindness you give leaves a permanent mark on people's lives. Thank you again Dr. Tsion Lydia and the entire team for your extraordinary care your humanity and the love you show through your work every day. May God continue to bless all of you your families your careers and the lives you touch so beautifully. With heartfelt gratitude and appreciation Yodit

Dr Forman combines fantastic surgical skills with a superb personality, and is supported by an…read moreamazing and attentive staff. His work vastly exceeded my expectations in how I would look after abdominal surgery at age 64. My only goal was health, not cosmetic, but he gave me BOTH! Having been obese since a teenager, body image did not bother me. But I'd seen the medical impact of obese skin folds and immobility in my 80 yr old mother and 85 yr old mother in law. Still, I waited a long time and did a lot of research (I'm a scientist) before deciding to get surgery. I'd lost almost 100 lbs after bariatric surgery in 2018, kept it off through Covid, but hit a wall in 2022. The next step was to remove the excess skin and fat cells that now sagged heavily, further emphasizing decades of stretch marks and multiple c-section scars. So I was beyond amazed when I saw what Dr Forman had achieved for me. I now have a flat belly with an adorable almond-shaped belly button (hadn't seen mine in 50 yrs...). He was able to avoid vertical incisions and utilize my skin with fewer stretch marks. Scars from prior surgeries now blend into one smooth bikini-line seam. Another bonus: It has broken my plateau; my weight loss trend has resumed following surgery. In addition to the 16 lbs of excess tissue he removed, I'm back to gradually losing visceral fat. I could not be happier! I just completed my 6 mo post-op visit with flying colors. I wish I had done this sooner, but better late than never. If you're considering it - at any age! - I strongly recommend consulting with Dr Forman and his fabulous team. I'm so very delighted that I did!

I had weight loss surgery done in 2005 and although I felt great and kept the weight off, my self…read moreesteem was low due to the excess skin from my stomach. After years of debating, I had my consultation with Dr. Douglas Forman last year. I felt comfortable and positive to finally go through with abdominoplasty surgery. Best decision EVER!! I absolutely wish I had done it sooner. I highly recommend Dr. Forman and his office staff. They have been professional, knowledgeable and very responsive to my questions and concerns. I am extremely happy with my results. I've not seen my stomach this flat and pretty since 2018!!!

Dr. Friedman is an arrogant hack. he did a tummy tuck scar "revision" . It was a minor fix …read more He announced a doctor (not a plastic surgeon ) would begin the surgery while he finished a case. I refused. As I began to get dressed , he quickly agreed to do it himself. I awoke to a jagged scar which obviously was not the work of a plastic surgeon or Friedman did it in haste juggling 2 surgeries in tandem. He did lipo on the wrong side of my abdomen . Dr Friedman told me to come back and have a thermage treatment and charged me. It did nothing. Dr Friedman accepted no responsibility.The drainage hole was a hack job.He refused to put a stitch in it. When I went for my post op he removed the tube and refused to repair the jagged hole.I have an unnecessarily visible scar that could have been closed properly. His nurse shook her head when he left the room and concurred that he is arrogant. Dr Friedman you leave the future world a better place. You are a hack. I wish you had done it long ago . I can only imagine the hoards of people you have left in your wake of substandard work and substandard attitude.

Dear Dr. Roger Friedman…read more I want to send you this email that just let you know I am a very unhappy patient. I don't know what is other way to descript myself since the beginning after the procedure unfortunately. As a plastic surgeon you are you should know clearly what a patient needs and/or wants and what and how you can do to have at least an acceptable result at the end of the surgery even I was willing to come back to have you to correct the problems but nothing changes. I have never seen that ugly look on my body in my adulthood. If you will look at my file and pictures before and after, you can tell more. When I first came for a consultation, you told me how nice it would be and also told me if I wouldn't like the result you would help me to do till I would be happy. You gained my trust and now all that became disappointed and I have to live with it for the rest my life. You understand how important it is to females in general, BEAUTY is everything and I am one of them. Second, you told me nothing you could do more to help me to the way we were first discussed it, just let me go in a way you don't care. Not only you lost my trust but also irresponsible plastic surgeon. I wasted my time, cost, and the trust I have in you. I have to see my body every day like this. Do you think OK?

I have been seeing Dr. Richards for 5+ years and have had various esthetic office procedures during…read morethat time. His placement of injectables is true art. I'm over 50 and have had experience with many injections over the years. The results I've seen with Dr. Richards are by far the best. His office is relaxing and staff are kind. Highly recommend.

Dr Mark E Richards' work was so bad they tried to make me sign an NDA. I had 4 facial threads…read moreplaced by the doctor, not even a week after the procedure 1 noticed they were buckling and rippling in my face. I came in for a revision and was told by Dr Mark E Richards and this staff that "this happens to one in a million patients." When I asked if the thread would need to be removed I was told that removing the thread wouldn't be done because it rips at the connective tissue and removing the thread would not allow me the collagen reproduction benefits that are supposed to take place over the course of a year. After implying I somehow was to blame for the thread protrusion, the doctor cut what he called the excess thread. He mentioned again how rare of an occurrence this was, and sent me on my way. Not even a week later the thread was jetting out again from my face. I reached out and was told that Dr Mark E Richards was on vacation so l had to wait another week with my face disfigured before having the thread corrected, for the second time... A week later, I was allowed to come in for the 2nd correction of this alleged "one patient in a million" issue. During this second revision, after ripping and digging into my face with an inadequate amount of numbing agent, the doctor completely removed the thread. Meaning that not only would I not be receiving the collagen reproductive but I was getting 1 less than what I paid for. I mentioned as much and that's when all of Dr Mark E Richards false niceties went out the window. After arguing me down I was given a document to sign. (See the attached photos.) I won't just sign anything without reading through it first, a fact that Laura, a staff member (pictured) seemed very put off about so far as to remark to the receptionist " well I guess I won't be making my palates class tonight." As I read through the document I discovered the doctor had given me an NDA to sign. When I questioned this I was told it was standard procedure when a patient is unsatisfied with the work. I refused to sign. The experience I had with Dr Mark E Richards was horrible from start to finish. 1 wish I would have paid closer attention to his facial procedure reviews on realself.com. If I'd done so I would have saved myself from disfigurement at his hands. His work is sloppy and he and his staff are rude. If you value your results please do not go to Dr Mark E Richards! Imagine all the patients who he's given NDA's to who have signed. Protect yourself and go elsewhere.