Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Post-Pregnancy Procedures

••

Skin Tightening

••

Abdominoplasty

••

MEET Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS

35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Dr. Barbara L. Persons is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in Lafayette and Brentwood. She specializes in a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries for the face, breasts, and body, including facelifts, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and complete mommy makeovers. Dr. Persons is also an expert injector of dermal fillers and neuromodulators

DR. Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS'S VIDEOS

Location

Before and After Photos

View Breast Augmentation before and after photos
Breast Augmentation

66 images

View Facelift before and after photos
Facelift

13 images

Facelift before and after photo
View Tummy Tuck before and after photos
Tummy Tuck

12 images

View Breast Lift before and after photos
Breast Lift

8 images

View Breast Lift with Implants before and after photos
Breast Lift with Implants

8 images

View Breast Implants before and after photos
Breast Implants

6 images

View Eyelid Surgery before and after photos
Eyelid Surgery

6 images

Eyelid Surgery before and after photo
View Rhinoplasty before and after photos
Rhinoplasty

5 images

Rhinoplasty before and after photo

BARBARA L. PERSONS, MD, FACS REVIEWS

Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS

RATING DETAILS

4.6
30 reviews
90.0%
10.0%
0%
0%
0%

All reviews are evaluated by the RealSelf team to ensure they're written by patients like you and meet our guidelines. Your results may vary. Doctors can never pay to have reviews removed or hidden.

START YOUR REVIEW FOR
Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS
Select your rating:
10 Results
Worth It1 month Post-Op
I Really Think This Woman is an Artist.
I just had my second procedure with Dr. Persons and truly think she has an artist's eye (and certainly skill). She knows exactly what to do to make things look natural, never overdone. I still feel like myself, just refreshed, and I felt really cared for the entire time. I'm so glad I trusted her and her team.
Worth It17 days Post-Op
Absolutely the Best
Absolutely thrilled with my experience with Dr Person and her amazing staff . From the moment I walked in for my consultation, I felt warm and welcoming atmosphere. Dr. Took the time to listen to my concerns and expectations regarding my BA and TT procedures. The surgical process was smooth, and the results are beyond what I had hoped for , my belly button looks amazing !! My confidence has skyrocketed and I feel like a new and better version of me. The entire staff was professional
Worth It18 days Post-Op
Best Surgery Experience!
I originally had a tummy tuck 2 years prior to finishing up phase 2 with Dr. Persons. She addressed all my body concerns and itemized the work so I could understand each procedure in detail. After deciding between implants vs fat grafting I went with fat grafting along with my mastopexy, liposuction of flanks, arms and the axillary crease (side boob). I’m about 3 weeks out from my surgery and feel grateful. I can see the results instantly and I can though I’m still swollen the
Worth It14 days Post-Op
Experienced, Caring Doctor and Staff
Exceptional experience all the way through from consultation to post-procedure for breast reduction. The lead nurse at her office gave me her cell phone so I could text when I had any questions. The procedure was much easier than I thought it would be and post-recovery has been a breeze. Dr Persons was highly recommended to me (my friend who had used several plastic surgeons said Dr Persons was 'without a doubt the best in the Bay Area') and I highly recommend her as well!
Worth It16 days Post-Op
My Fat Transfer Journey
I'm 57 yrs. and post menopausal (& never had kids) am looking forward to making changes to my physical self-image. I'd like do what I can to rock old age gracefully! Unfortunately I've had those imbalanced stubborn fat areas since childhood when I was very sensitive and I began emotional eating. More fat cells developed in these areas (muffin top, lower/ upper stomach) and regardless of fastidious dieting and exercise I have not been able to change my shape, not the bothersome
Dr Persons is Without a Doubt the Best!
Dr Persons is an amazing talent. She makes you feel comfortable and I knew right away I found the right doctor. There was no pressure, just real insight into what could help me take years off my age. In my business (high tech) where CEOs are often 20 years younger than me, experience isn't what people want. Dr Persons listens and clearly has empathy for her patients. I went in thinking I needed to do much more than what was necessary and after Dr Persons examined me, she gave
Worth It7 days Post-Op
The Best!
How do I begin to share my gratitude for the skill and compassion of Dr Barbara Persons. Not only is she an extremely capable surgeon but also a caring individual with a creative way of looking at complex skin and scar issues. It was incredibly inspiring and healing to work with a surgeon who has been through many of the same traumatic experiences I have experienced. I have been to several other plastic surgeons but Dr Persons was the first one to propose unique and alternative
Worth It12 months Post-Op
Would Like More Say in How Much Volume
Dr. Persons seems really knowledgeable and did the Restylane Silk injection herself but I do feel I would rather have left much of the filler in the syringe and not in my lips. I'd definitely go to her for other procedures but be more clear about my expectations. My lips looked just full for my 51-year-old self and I was quite uncomfortably poofy for months. I would definitely do it again but insist on much less being injected.
She fixed my Botox drooping forehead and eyelids!
My old doctor was 3hrs. away after I moved, but I still would make the drive to see her as it is hard to trust just anyone with your face... As it turned out I had 20 units of Botox injected into my forehead, and another 15 between my eyes. I believe it was just too much for me. I am not a regular user, and only did it cause I had a few spacial occasions coming up. Well a few days after I got home my forehead drooped really bad causing my already loose skin above my eyes to sag
Worth It12 months Post-Op
Facelift - Bay Area, CA
Dr. Barbara Persons is intelligent, intuitive, and a perfectly trained M.D., Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. She has a "second sense" ability to know just what her patients need. My experience with Dr. Persons has been nothing short of fantastic. She is caring and talented, and a perfectionist, all while assuring her patients and making us feel comfortable. Dr. Persons can take care of truama injuries as well as make us all look our best! I have total trust in her!