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If you are looking for a professional staff that is friendly and competent, this is the place to go. The office was immaculate, the staff was ready for me and I was 15 min early. I saw Malia for a Vi peel, she was very kind and knowledgeable . She explained everything to me twice, as I am new to the office and services I had tons of questions, I could not be happier with my experience. I'm going ...
I have been going to Dr. Rivkin since Westside Aesthetics opened and have always been happy. I have had Botox, Juvederm, Radiesse, and Cosmelan. He doesn't push products and there have been a few times when he has said "no" to me on ideas I've had. He is not afraid to say, "You are too young for that" or "You don't need that." That's pretty rare for med spas. I feel like he has very good taste; ...
Before seeing Dr. Rivkin, I had suffered many years with the pain and fatigue from Lupus and looked as hagard as I felt - I rarely left my house because of it and decided to visit Dr. Rivkin.
After seeing Dr. Rivkin for injectibles, I felt a new sense of confidence and joy about life - in over a decade it was the first time I actually enjoyed looking into the mirror! In my opinion Dr. Rivkin ...
Well although I found the Dr to be very nice as well as the staff(perhaps because I spent a LOT of money) I was not happy with the results. In fact, I did not notice much difference and the fillers quickly reabsorbed in my face. Although the Dr. did try and contact me after my complaint, I did not return. Frankly, you have one time to make a good impression, the first time. If the patient does no...
I can't believe I found this incredible doctor! I just had my cheecks done and it's lifted my whole face! I can see my defined jawline again!!! I went back to work that same day. Didn't bruise or swell! It didn't even hurt!! Non surgical is the way to go!!!! Dr Rivkin does just the right amount of filler so it doesn't look like you've had work done. You just look beautiful and younger! The staff ...
natural looking non surgical nose jobs without the pain, costs, or recovery time of surgery. You get to monitor the end result and know you will love it instead of waking up and possibly being disappointed in the job the doctors did. The nose is numbed so there is NO pain. You can return to work that same day! Parking across the street. Very friendly and helpful staff. As soon as you walk in ...
I have seen Dr. Rivkin twice now for treatment of my tmj with botox, flying nearly 4000 miles round trip for the privledge of doing so. Dr. Rivkin and his staff have gone out of their way both times to accomodate my travel schedule, which makes traveling for proceedures so much easier. In addition, I have been extremely nervous about injecting a neurotoxin into my face each time I've gone, but Dr...
I love going to see Dr. Rivken. I do not love that I am aging however I've found a way to turn the clock back some (and not by having surgery!). I get botox around my eyes and to those horizonal lines starting to form at my forehead. It does make a difference..enough to get comments that I look refreshed and younger than I actually am..and this is after each and every time I've gone. I am del...
Good Medi-Spa. Good Medi-Spa. Good Medi-Spa. Good Medi-Spa.
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All I have to say is that I love Dr. Rivkin and the staff at Westside Aesthetics (and I generally HATE doctors and anything else that reminds me of hospitals). I finally decided to have that 15 minute rhinoplasty I have seen on TV because I would never consider a gnarly plastic surgery. It really works folks! The very obvious and noticeable bump of the bridge of my nose that I had since I broke...
Thank you for recomending the photodynamic treatment - it really made a difference! Before, I had breakouts every day and my skin was constantly oily. Malia informed me that the products I was using were not effective for my skin.
Throughout all the treatments, you guys were friendly and courteous, and I have fewer breakouts!
May the New Year bring prosperity and joy to you and the staff!!
Tha...
I just had my third Velasmooth treatment in a series of 8 at Westside Aesthetics. I am already noticing a difference in the texture and tone of my thighs, which are not fat but are unfortunately cursed with too much cellulite. The treatment itself is not at all painful or uncomfortable like I was afraid it might be. Natalie, the nurse technician is awesome and I am super excited to see the resul...
very rude. dont go here. dr. rivkin seems insincerly sincere. facilities are wonderful. i went for a facial and was very dissapointed with results and treatment.
I got three fraxel laser treatment on my face for tighter/younger/firmer look over the course of 12 months last year. I truly feel that Dr Rivkin is very accomodating and very assuring. His practitioner nurse Natalie does a superior job in administring the laser while making sure I was comfortable and all of my requests/concerns well-addressed! I love my re-invigorated facial look! Their after-ca...
Unfortunately, the Office Manager KAREN and DR. RIVKIN himself, are only kind and responsive if they know you have MONEY to spend. Otherwise, be prepared for a curt, rush job.
The rest of the girls are very polite and genuinely appreciative of the Business. Anyway, don't get your feelings hurt, if they don't treat you 'well.' Just GO SOMEWHERE ELSE if you want to be treated like your business...
I just wanted to say that I am so so happy with my experience at Westside Medical Spa. I've always wanted to fix the tip of my nose but I noticed that nose jobs could actually make the front part of someone's face look worse than before, and to top it off there are so many risks with surgeries that it is best to avoid such invasive procedures as much as possible. That is why I was thrilled when...
Just after I had my first child I looked radiant. But by the time I had my third, I had become a tired, haggard housewife instead of the healthy supermom I used to be. I started to use the word botox and restylane more frequently in conversations with my husband. So for my anniversary he got me a gift certificate to see Dr. Rivkin in Westwood. I did some research on Dr. Rivkin and discovered ...
I had a laser hair removal treatment and the nurse, Natalie, was extremely unfriendly and rude. I will not return.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a laser hair removal center ?
I am a spa junkie and I consider myself an expert in the latest beauty products, professional skin care, and cosmetic procedures. I was a former devotee of another cosmetic spa on Robertson but their constant staff turnover and product pushing got old fast. I went to Westside Aesthetics in search of a new, all-inclusive maintenance parlor that is in the West LA area. First off I have to say that ...
It would not be possible to completely recommend the procedures and how effective they are yet as I have only just had an initial consultation. However, after reading some of the reviews about Karen and Dr. Rivkin himself I would like to put others at ease.
Westside has a very unpretentious and relaxing atmosphere. Karen was most helpful in arranging an initial appointment despite my lack of ...
There's nothing 'clinical' about botox with Dr. Rivkin! His staff was incredible, the procedure painless and the results incredible! I will be back in a few months. Thank you!
Hi There,
Dr. Rivkin is a wonderful and caring doctor, and so far I'm super pleased with the results of my face. He's polished and competent, and a real gentleman too. The office is impeccable and smells nice, and the ladies are little angels. BUT if you've never visited before, be wary of the Office Manager, Karen, I think. She is nice on the exterior but comes across very fake and (please fo...
I had lazer hair removal on my bikini line at the westwood location about a month ago.
I can't say enough about how happy I am with the results.
My technician was Ronnie, and she was great, she really worked with me and raised and lowered the intensity of the lazer based on what I could handle.
She told me I would get about 80% reduction of hair after the first treatment, I thought...
Let me say first off that I am not an LA girl in that "I need to have my face freshened" way. I'm a novice to this kind of stuff and was very hesitant and nervous about having any type of cosmetic medical procedure done. But all my concerns and fears were allayed by my experience at Westside Aesthetics. The staff are extremely knowledgeable, professional and friendly. The doctor is extremely pers...
I had the worse experience you could imagine at this office. The doctor is not trained in what he says he is, and has no integrity. I spent a lot of money at this office and walked away very disappointed without any results.
Nancy
I believe that I first heard of Dr. Rivkin after doing research on the Internet and watching a video featuring a nonsurgical nose job. I think it was either on Extra or on the Tyra Banks show. Before heading out to California, I exchanged several emails with the staff to measure their response time and get a few answers. My first inquiry was answered the next day, and the 2nd email was answere...
I love this office. The staff is friendly, efficient and wonderful. They make me taken care of from the moment I walk in. Dr. Rivkin is the best. He is kind and good at what he does. He sincerely cares about his patients and calls after a treatment to see how I am. Wow, not many offices do that. He is the kind of doctor I enjoy going in to see. He takes care of buisness and always makes m...
Being Asian I was never too happy with my ?no bridge? nose and my ?non-existent? chin but have had to live with it because I definitely did not want to go under the knife.
A friend had told me about Westside Medical Spa and mentioned to me that the doctor she?s been seeing for years for Botox also does Non Surgical Nose/Chin Jobs. I was curious on how that worked so I scheduled a free consult...
I had the Active Fx laser service for my acne scars and it was the best experience! I met with Dr. Rivkin about my acne scars and he recommended Active Fx for me. He readily answered all of my questions, unlike other offices I visited. I then came in for the laser service with the nurse and she made me feel really comfortable. My results are outstanding and I highly recommend this service for...
The degree of unprofessionalism by the staff outweighs the doctor's abilities. I don't reccomend this medi-spa to anyone. The office manager was unfriendly and gave me the vibe that she only "pretends" to care, but genuinely it seems to me that she doesn't. I overheard the staff talking about patients in a very unprofessional way. The doctor's work was decent. But I get the feeling that they...
This is the best medical spa ever! I have tried for so long to find a place that I can feel comfortable at, and put my trust into. Finally I found it... The Westside Medical Spa! The prices are reasonable and affordable, and they know what they are doing! I have done the laser facials (IPL, Fraxel and Thermage), all of which gave me great results. I am only 32, but these treatments are for p...
Great office. Dr Rivkin is great with botox. I have never had "droopy eye" (something that can happen if the doc gives you too much too close to your eyebrow). He is super professional, informative and does not try to sell you on more than what you can afford or need. I also have had fraxel in his office which is GREAT! It is a little pricey (but atleast in his office you do not have to get ...
I visited Dr. Rivkin last Thursday to get Juvaderm injections in my upper lip. I was extremely pleased with the results. My lip looks so natural, and he numbed me so I didn't feel any pain. The staff in the office was very helpful, and the Doctor made me feel very comfortable. I highly recommend the Westside Medical Spa!!
I went to see Dr. Rivkin and his wonderful staff today for Botox, Juvederm and laser hair removal of my legs and bikini. I had originally intended to see a shi-shi dermatologist in Beverly Hills, but the office staff was so rude when I went for the consult, and the doctor was so plastic and unfeeling, that I just didn't get the right vibe (even though I'd heard that he was supposed to be "a God"...
I?m a 60 year old woman who has had restylane injections many times. I usually dread doing it because the pain block can be inefficient and the injections still painful and unpleasant. I had a treatment last Friday with Dr Rivkin and it was my most successful experience yet. The injections were absolutely pain free and done in a friendly and careful manner. He let me know what he thought would b...
I went here last week for my first time. i will definitely go back....the doctor was really down to earth. Also he took his time in explaining to me the procedures in detail. I felt extremely comfortable. staff was nice, the ambiance of the place was very welcoming...office was very clean... If you're contemplating getting botox, I highly suggest doing it....I love mine.
I'm so glad I found this place.... I just moved here from NYC and a friend of mine referred me here. It's a great spa....the Dr. and the Nurse were exceptionally nice to me. The staff was friendly...offered me coffee and tea when I arrived...sometimes dr. offices have a long wait until you actually get in to see the dr., but this place seemed very organized and up to pace...I didn't have to wai...
I have checked out several other places before I stumbled upon Dr. Rivkin and his staff at the Westside Medical Spa. Everytime I go, the staff are very friendly, knowledgable and quite accommodating. Dr. Rivkin's non-invasive procedures are a dream come true for most of us and his work is the best I have seen, read and also watched on TV. What I appreciate the most is that Dr. Rivkin will perf...
I've been seeing Dr. Rivikin for botox injections for a couple years now and he is simply superb...an artist with the stuff really. I tried a couple of the Bev Hills docs before him, and was twice the victim of "frozen-forehead- with Jack-Nicholson-eyebrows" syndrome so I thought my only choices were between looking weird (with botox) and looking haggard (without botox). But, Dr. Rivkin is such ...
Dr Rivkin is ok as doctors go. I thought he would give more attention or seem more interested in me. However, the botox injections were fine, office clean and comfy, he was polite and seemed careful. I don't have much to rave about though. Maybe I have higher standards than other patients. (?) The nurse was nice.
The front desk staff was horrible and rude. One kept staring at me and t...
Dr Rivkin and his staff give you the attention and considertation you deserve. His facialist Melia has completely changed the texture of my skin in just two treatments while Nurse Natalie Bland has cured my rosacea with the most gentle IPL treament. Dr Rivkin's office staff can also help you with selecting the best products to use at home (I use the IS-Clinical cleanser and Active Serum, which...
I would like to say that I was very pleased with my Fraxel treatment. The results were amazing, even after just one treatment. I did a lot of research to decide who I could trust with this type of laser treatment. I had done the IPL in the past, and was ready for a treatment that could offer more noticeable results. After a thorough evaluation of which doctor I could trust, I decided to go to ...
I HAD THE OPPRORTUNITY TO HAVE THE NON- SURGICAL NOSE JOB!
LOVE IT! IT IS THE MOST INCREDIBLE, PAINLESS, NON INVASIVE PROCEDURE AND YOU ARE
DONE IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES. I WOULD RECCOMEND THIS TO ANYONE INTERESTED.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK DR. RIVKIN
Everyone at Westside Medical Spa has been so nice and made my experience a very
enjoyable one .
I was impressed with the facility and the staff and Dr Rivkin,
Dr Rivkin , has changed my life .
its hard to put into words but he has,
its sort of strange and im sure you have heard this from other patients
but going through life with nose that wasn't very pleasing is awful. being
made fun o...
Dr. Rivkin:
I wanted to take this opportunity to THANK YOU for restoring my nose.
I had been so self-conscious about that uneven tip.
I hope I am able to put this past year behind me now.
I will pray to God that he blesses you tremendously.
You were a blessing to me!!!!
I will also send as many people to you as I can.
Your'e warm and compassionate personality is a rare thing to fin...
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED LIKE A VIP THEN I RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. THEIR STAFF WAS SO PROFESSIONAL & CARING - I REALLY FELT SPECIAL!
THE ESTHETICIAN REALLY KNEW HER STUFF - I HAD A GREAT FACIAL AND SHE TOOK LOTS OF TIME TO ANSWER MY QUESTIONS AND THE PRODUCTS THAT SHE RECOMMENDED HAVE REALLY MADE A DIFFERENCE WITH MY SKIN. EVEN DR. RIVKIN TOOK TIME OUT OF HIS SCHEDULE TO MEET WITH ME EVE...
A friend referred me to Dr. Rivkin and West Side Medical Spa and I had a terrific experience. The staff was very pleasant and Dr. Rivkin very patient and down to earth. I had initially gone in for botox, but immediately felt comfortable enough with Dr. Rivkin to share my secret displeasure with the downward tip of my nose. Within minutes the imperfection was corrected! His expertise resulted in ...
I wanted to take the opportunity to THANK YOU for restoring my nose. I had been so self-concious about the uneven tip. I will also send as many people to you as I can. You are warm, and comopassionate personality is a rare to find these days.
My experience at Westside Medical Spa was great! The staff were incredibly helpful, and friendly. The facility is beautiful, and in a great location. I felt extremely comfortable with the doctor he answered all my questions, and took his time which to me is very important. I had my lips injected to make them fuller, and am so happy with the way they came out! I have gotten so many compliments, a...
I went to Dr. Rivkin to have the non-surgical nose procedure and was surprised that there really was no down time! He and his staff were great at answering all of my questions both before and after. I have since had my lips and eyes done by Dr. Rivkin and cannot say enough good things about my experience. I highly recommend his office to anyone looking for non-surgical solutions to common prob...
I went to this place and really liked the fact that the Dr. saw me for a free consultation, and talked to me indepth about the types of procedures that I wanted to have done. I decided to have the procedure done the same day so I didn't have to reschedule.
The Dr. is very good at what he does.... I also think he's the best Dr. for injections. He did my botox and restylane in my lips and I ...
Getting in to see Dr. Rivkin was easy. His consultation was free and I got an appointment the same week that I called. Dr. Rivkin is a friendly guy who really knows his specialty. His skill level is impressive and the results of his work is somewhere between very very good to amazing. He uses Radiesse to fill the deep creases, and then follows up with Restalyn which can add a smoothing out touc...
I've been going to Dr. Rivkin for over a year now. I've gotten Restalyne and Botox and I've been very pleased with my results!
I called this a.m. and their office staff was able to fit me in same day! Their prices are affordable and Westside Medical Spa is always on the cutting edge of the latest treatments and services.
I would highly recommend this place and I thank Dr. Rivkin and h...
When I began my laser hair removal procedures I was told that it would take between six and eight treatments. When my hair continued to grow back after my ninth appointment I confronted them and was told that everyone is 'different' and that nothing was guaranteed.
The girl I spoke to at the front desk was very rude and responded to my concerns with a complete lack of empathy.
I am not a h...
From the first phone call I was delightfully supprised at the kindness and knowledge from the staff. I was more than informed and cared for beyond my greatest expectations. I have been to several med spa's in los angeles and Dr. Rivkin has made a safe and comfortable envirnment for people like me to feel at ease and confident in the treatments being provided. I did not feel rushed and all of...
I didn't even bother going to the appointment because I was treated more rudely over the phone than I'd ever experienced! And this is a spa!!!! They sell promotions at malls with BDBG promotions. I bought a spa package and they were sooo rude over the phone, that I didn't even want to come in for the appointment, and didn't. DO NOT BUY THIS PACKAGE!!!
Westside Medical Spa has everything facials, massages, microdermabrasion, and laser hair removal. The staff is friendly, professional, and very truthful. I had someone tell me that I didn't need a full treatment on my skin and to just do half. They have a very naturalist approach and the office is a warm atmosphere. To get to the office you must walk thru the hair salon to the stairs.
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i'm so glad i happened upon this little place! and i disagree with the other reviewer - i DID feel special. everyone was really nice and Dr. Rivkin was really attentive. i've sent a few friends in and they have all been really happy too.
Dr. Rivkin basically took less than two minutes to look at my face and suggested that I have one of the most expensive procedures the spa offers. His office was very busy, cramped and I waited almost 30 minutes to see him. I felt like I was on an assembly line and I didn't feel like the doctor gave me individual advice.
i agree with the above. i went there on a recommendation from a friend and i'm so glad! the service is great, the people are really nice. my treatments have been very effective - my skin has never looked better! 
I really love the intimacy of the place. The staff knows me and I love getting my treatments with Maria (my esthetician) and Natalie (my nurse). They have really done great things for my skin!
really pleasant place, the doctor is very smart and down to earth and the nurses and aestheticians are outstanding. i get everything done here now!
Dr. Rivkin provides the best non-invasive surgery in Los Angeles. His office is tranquil and his staff is incredibly friendly. The prices are also good.
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