Robert M. Lowen, MD

I travelled from England to California to see Dr. Lowen after my sister had an incredibly positive experience with him. Having lost 180 lbs, I was left with a significant amount of loose skin and decided to undergo a tummy tuck with abdominal muscle repair, followed by an arm lift 10 days later. From the very first consultation, Dr. Lowen was amazing. He took the time to explain every detail of the procedures, the techniques he would use, and the reasoning behind them. His professionalism, and knowledge reassured me I had made the right choice. The results have far exceeded my expectations — he removed a tremendous amount of excess skin, and my new shape feels life-changing. The aftercare was exceptional. Dr. Lowen video-called me daily after surgery, scheduled regular check-ups, and even performed minor touch-ups to my scars before I returned to England. Even now, three months later, he continues to check in to ensure I’m healing properly and have a plan in place should anything arise. I honestly cannot recommend Dr. Lowen’s expertise, skill, and compassion enough. He has truly transformed my body and my confidence, and I am so grateful for the level of care he provided throughout the entire journey. Dr Lowen gave me my life back and the confidence to be me again.

Dr. Lowen isn’t a small talker. He’s direct and straight to the point, which I actually really liked. My consultation with him was super honest and thorough. Another surgeon, who seemed a little sketchy, told me my breast lift and tummy tuck would take only six hours even though my case was pretty severe. No other doctor said that. After talking in detail with Dr. Lowen, I knew I could trust him and his expertise. He spent hours on me to make sure everything came out perfect. I had a drainless tummy tuck and I absolutely love how I look and feel in clothes now. My belly button is so damn cute, my scarring is basically unnoticeable, and you can tell he’s super detail oriented. His follow-ups were really thorough too. I’m beyond happy with my results and will definitely be using him again for my breast lift.

Dr. Lowen is very nice and I feel tha he's a genius. He accepted my difficult case with grace and he gave me hope at my first consultation. I am a small woman with a small frame. I couldn't find a bra that would keep me uplifted and as a performer, I needed the confidence and stability to work onstage for hours.I felt confident with Dr. Lowen's ability to make my life easier. My surgery was 1 month ago. I'm in the healing process and it's going very well.Yes, I am very pleased with the results. Dr. Lowen knows what his patient needs and it's amazing how happy I am. He gave me a new lease on life. His work is priceless!

Where do I even begin? From consultation to aftercare, Dr. Lowen was absolutely exceptional. He was communicative, respectful, and prioritized safety, including required COVID testing. His attention to detail and perfectionism truly set him apart—his skill is evident in the results. Beyond his expertise, Dr. Lowen went above and beyond to assist me in securing warranty funds. When the manufacturer initially pushed back on the payout, he personally stepped in, carefully analyzing the situation and advocating on my behalf. His persistence and thorough explanation of the findings and potential ramifications ultimately led to a successful resolution—something most doctors wouldn’t take the time to do. I couldn’t be happier with the entire experience and my results. Thank you, Dr. Lowen!

I got a Zoom/MyEllevate neck lift with Dr. Lowen and it has taken years off my appearance. Actually, my neck and chin have never looked this good. I haven’t done anything beauty related that was this impactful. Dr. Lowen is a perfectionist and takes such great care to give the best result possible. There isn’t a smarter or more honest cosmetic surgeon on the SF peninsula.

I had a consult with Dr. Lowen for necklift surgery. After a thorough exam of my neck/jaw area, he recommended the less invasive MyEllevate procedure with chin lipo and skin tightening. I happily scheduled the procedure and am thrilled with the one-week post op results. Dr. Lowen took the time to make sure I understood everything about the procedure and aftercare. He did a wonderful job and I can’t recommend him more!

I am male, 32. I found Dr. Lowen as a plastic surgeon with expertise in removing lipomas. He limits the incision size, which helps with recovery and minimizing scarring (I happen to scar easily). The follow-up care included a recommended silicone gel and periodic laser treatment. He has decades of experience and uses state-of-the-art techniques. Dr. Lowen is by far the most responsive doctor I've interacted with via email. A couple things that may be dealbreakers for you: - He is very opinionated and blunt. You will not get a soft or coddling bedside manner with him. It reminds me of no-nonsense restaurants that serve great food along with equal helpings of the-customer-is-not-always-right. Keep this in mind when you read negative reviews. One Yelp review that amuses me is a woman who wanted a procedure, went for a consultation, and was upset because he was trying to talk her out of doing it (1 out of 5 stars). - His practice has the tightest COVID prevention practices I have ever seen in 2024. Negative tests are required before visits. His reception is locked (no hanging out before an appointment) and his receptionist is off-site. I wash my hands as soon as I enter his clinic. He has always been masked and has asked me to wear a mask. This is a man who loves what he does and does great work; and because of that I give Dr Lowen my highest recommendation.

This is a long overdue review for the brilliant surgeon, Dr. Robert Lowen, who I credit to changing my body and my life after turning 60 yrs old. I hope sharing my surgery experience, results, and how Dr. Lowen has raised my level of confidence will not only show my gratitude to Dr. Lowen but also help other potential patients know what to expect. Before my initial tummy tuck, I felt embarrassed and self-conscience of my bulging belly, muffin tops, and back fat that made me look like I had a second set of boobs. I worked out but could no longer hide my sagginess and lumps under clothes layers or compression body shapers. The initial Tummy Tuck was transforming, indeed! This review is intended to highlight a recent revisit where Dr. Lowen removed and revised an old the scar tissue line which continues to heal beautifully to being almost invisible after only a couple of months post op! I will forever admire Dr. Lowen’s commitment to delivering outstanding results, and meticulous attention to aesthetic details. Thank you so much, Dr. Lowen!

I first met with Dr. Lowen in October ‘23 for consultation for an abdominoplasty. I had lost 80 pounds and had a significant amount of extra skin. I also still had a not slight amount of subcutaneous fat as well. After consultation, Dr. Lowen felt like the best fit for me, so I scheduled a drainless tummy tuck procedure with him for January ’24. Dr. Lowen performed the drainless tummy tuck in January that absolutely transformed my body. His work is meticulous and his attention post-op is nothing short of wonderful. I was unfortunate in that I developed a post op infection three weeks after surgery. I want to iterate that this infection had nothing to do with Dr. Lowen and his work, but everything to due with my home (specifically my two cats who want to crawl all over me all the time). Dr. Lowen was so great with checking in with me daily until the infection had cleared. I was so happy that Dr. Lowen took time to check on me so often and provide reassurance when needed to help me throughout the healing process. Four months post op, Dr. Lowen did a revision for me to remove a dog ear on either side, smooth out both hips and remove a bit more of the subcutaneous fat from the abdomen and sides. I am almost three weeks post op from that procedure and I am in constant awe of my new appearance. I wear clothes now that I never would have worn before. Even with the (seemingly minimal) current post op swelling and extra padding (lipo foam and binder), I feel more comfortable and confident in clothes and my own skin than I have for the majority of my adult life. I have Dr. Lowen to thank for that!

Dr. Lowen is not one for small talk or selling you something you don’t need. He’s very focused and intentional, and once I warmed up to this I appreciated him even more. I wanted a lower facelift to correct my jowls, he recommended MyElevate and chin lipo instead. He’s very thorough with explaining the procedure, I booked that same day! I really appreciated his direct honesty, there’s no room for misinterpretation and I welcomed that. He called me the evening of the surgery to check on me- I loved that! He called again 48 hours later as well. I healed very quickly and saw my profile improvement almost immediately. It takes three months to fully see results, but I definitely saw the difference when the bandages were removed. I highly recommend Dr. Lowen, his credentials are top notch and his intensity when focused on his art is commendable!