Bernard L. Markowitz, MD

Dr. Bernard Markowitz is a wizard- he completely transformed my appearance and my confidence. I was hesitant about getting a facelift at 72, worried I'd end up looking 'plastic,' but Dr. Markowitz is known for his attention to detail, meticulous surgical procedures, slow and his artful approach which is all about subtle, natural results. He spent over an hour in our initial consultation, discussing my concerns and expectations, reviewing pictures and explaining details. The procedure itself lasted 12 hours and went smoothly. His team has been with him for a decade and is excellent. I had no bruising whatsoever and I was surprised by how little pain there was afterwards. I only used Tylenol and only for 2 days post op. Dr. Markowitz and his team were incredibly supportive throughout recovery. It's been 6 weeks now, and I couldn't be happier. I don’t feel like a hooded owl, my dark circles are gone, all the wrinkles in my face and neck are gone. Best of all, I still look like myself - just a fresher, more vibrant version. Several friends have asked if I've lost weight or changed my skincare routine. I'm astounded every time I look in the mirror. The sagging jowls are gone, my neck is smooth, and my whole face just looks more balanced and youthful. Dr. Markowitz’s artistic eye and surgical skill have literally turned back the clock. He was initially recruited to UCLA for his exceptional skills to address congenital defects and traumatic injury and to teach medical students. We are so fortunate he also devotes some of his time to reducing the suffering of looking older than we feel. If you're considering a facelift, don't wait - and definitely try to get an appointment with this talented, kind and skilled surgeon. And what I often share with friends who question the cost- would you rather drive a new car with your old face or an older car with your new younger face? The answer was a no brainer for me.

A “maestro” is defined as a “master in the arts” – a person who has merited acclaim in the field through decades of investigation into what makes a work “great”. Dr. Bernard Markowitz is a maestro in the field of plastic surgery. He has the skill needed to reclaim a more youthful look without losing the essential nature of the face/body. His work deals with harmonies: subtly harmonizing changes while honoring the original. He can adjust your skin to change where the light falls on your cheekbones. (I have cheekbones again!) There are no “tracks” or stitches that are visible. (I have a tauter neckline!) The skin under my eyes is smoother and my eyes look bigger. (No bags!) I’ve been told that I look better. I’m asked, “Did you change your hair?” “Did you lose weight?” No to all these questions. I just went to a maestro for my surgery. With Dr. M. surgery is an art.

I scheduled my surgery immediately after my first consultation with Dr. Markowitz. During the virtual consultation, he was thoughtful, observant, patient, and a careful listener. He agreed with part of what I wanted to do, said “no” or “not yet” to a few other things and provided clear explanations for his answers. In my pre-surgical office visit, he was the same. His passion and high expectations for his work shines through. He is a perfectionist and demands the same of his team. It takes a superior leader to build an outstanding team - exactly what Dr. Markowitz has done. The team is composed of high caliber & dedicated professionals who take pride in the outcome of their work and truly care about the patient. When I made a positive comment to any individual, each one said, “Well, it’s not me – we have a good team.” Dr. M’s surgical coordinator/office manager, Antonia Davis, was helpful, kind, organized and fun. She returned phone calls promptly and worked diligently to assist in my pre-travel planning (I live out-of-state). Catherine Rogers, nursing manager/operating room nurse, was calm, happy, and always had everything under control. Dr. Mark Rothman, the anesthesiologist, called the evening prior to surgery to answer any questions. He was upbeat and ready to get started that morning, which gave me confidence. Lynn Carter (Dr. Markowitz’s aftercare nurse) is thoughtful, compassionate, really on top of her game, and has a great sense of humor. Additionally, she provided detailed video instructions for my post-op home care to my care givers and was available 24/7 to answer questions and deal with concerns. I am delighted with the surgical outcome and I strongly recommend Dr. Markowitz. He insists on follow-up visits after surgery - I have never known a surgeon to remove stitches. His work is amazing – I look better, rested, and not pulled. There is no question where I will go for any future procedures. Thank you, Dr. Markowitz, and team!

Let me start this by saying my husband is a physician in Beverly Hills. I follow several Instagram accounts, and I can honestly say that some of the most popular social presences are not commensurate with their work. I'm 62 and was tired of looking so tired and haggard when I looked in the mirror. Makeup no longer helped cover my age up. I asked my husband for advice in finding a plastic surgeon. We both know that some of the most famous reputations have had some big mistakes, and their social presence isn't necessarily accurate. Anesthesiologists see everything during surgeries. My husband asked around, and Dr. Markowitz's name came up as being the most committed to detail with fastidious elegant work and results. He is truly an artist. If you looked for scars with a magnifying glass, you would not see mine. I'm so grateful to him. I look fresh, a little more feminine and soft. I look like I feel when I play with my grandchildren.

Dr. Markowitz is an extraordinarily gifted surgeon with an artistic eye and calm and caring bedside manner. I am grateful and fortunate to have had him as my surgeon. I knew I wanted Dr. Markowitz to be my surgeon within the first ten minutes of my initial consultation. My entire experience, from the first telephone call through post surgery appointments, was top notch. His nurses, his surgery coordinator, and his anesthesiologist were kind and compassionate and made me feel comfortable and safe throughout the entire process. I am thrilled with my results. Subtle and natural and beautiful! And the compliments are fun too.

I cannot recommend Dr. Markowitz more highly!! I consulted multiple doctors and Dr. Markowitz was the only one I felt comfortable trusting my face with. I had lots of questions and he patiently answered all of them in depth, taking time to really explain his approach. He emphasized that his goal is both improved appearance and function. He was and continues to be very attentive. I had both rhinoplasty and septoplasty, and I had very minimal bruising afterwards. Every time I go in for a follow up, he is extremely warm and caring. I am so pleased with the outcome of my surgery. My nose couldn't look better or more natural. Everyone says I still look like me, just with a perfect nose. Not only is Dr. Markowitz the best, but his entire office and surgical staff is so friendly and helpful. I would not have wanted anyone else to do my surgery and I am so happy that I found him.

Dr Markowitz is the best plastic surgeon in the world. In addition to being an artistic genius, he is a kind person with integrity. I am very meticulous and discerning when it comes to my healthcare and Dr. Markowitz always exceeds my expectations. I had a revision rhinoplasty in early may and I am so happy with the result. His work is beautiful, refined, elegant and most importantly looks natural. I look like myself with the perfect nose for my face. My surgery was complicated due to a previous rhinoplasty that was not done well. Dr Markowitz did a wonderful job fixing it. He is a rare talent.

A few years ago, a very good friend of mine went to Dr. Markowitz for an array of cosmetic surgery. The results were amazing. I was concerned as were others that the outcome would have made her look, well..plastic. Nothing could be further from the truth, she looked 10-15 years younger and had a vibrant, refreshed yet very natural look about her. I swore then that if I ever felt I wanted to do anything for myself that I would talk with Dr. Markowitz and that is just what I ended up doing. From the first few minutes of my consultation I knew that he had my best interest at heart, there was certainly no need for me to even get a second opinion. I scheduled a surgery right there and then and have never, not even for one moment regretted my choice, as a matter of fact I can safely say that Dr. Markowitz well exceeded any and all expectations I had about the process and outcome. My results look great and I am still in the healing process so even better results to come. Dr. Markowitz surrounds himself with a like-minded professional and friendly staff. Dr. Markowitz is not only an extremely skilled surgeon he is also kind, understanding and very patient. There was never a feeling that I was being rushed, quite the contrary, all my questions were answered in a way that only a well experienced surgeon could. In the end, you just “kind of know” when you are in expert hands.

I recently had a breast reduction with Dr. Markowitz. I am over 60, I was a 36 C which is the RESULT size many breast reduction patients dream about and not a huge fan of voluntary surgery to quiet my own irrational vanity. I was always a 34 A (B post children) until my late 50’s when things started to shift and change even though my weight and work out schedule remained stable. Because My breasts were always so small, easy and wireless, this sudden shift was bothersome. I now had to struggle with bigger more supportive bras, my clothes weren’t the easy fit of the past and I constantly wanted to wear tight sports bras to flatten myself out. Plus they felt heavy and too low. I did not like any of it. I’m incredibly active and they were in the way. I thought (and then was told by my gynecologist) that this would most likely get worse... breasts growing in the wrong direction at this stage of life? No thank you. So, through the recommendation of a friend, I found Dr. Markowitz. I can’t even articulate how my struggle to allow myself this change calmed and became much more focused after my first meeting with him and the fabulous Antonia who followed up answering all my questions over several weeks. It was a leap of faith (as cosmetic surgeries always are), but mine felt more so because ALL of the before/after photos in the office were of large, misshapen and/or sagging breasts that transformed into breasts similar to mine before I had surgery! Dr Markowitz is a talented artist. A sculptor of bodies. He understood what I wanted, he was honest about what to expect, what he could do, what was right for my body, etc., without “selling” me on anything or making light of the actual procedure. His staff are kind and meticulous both in the office and surgical center. His scrub nurse and anesthesiologist are TOP NOTCH and so incredibly kind. I was not nervous. I felt in the best of hands. The result is brilliant. The recovery for one night at Serenity was just that.... serene. I followed all directions post surgery to the T and couldn’t be happier. I’m not gonna lie, it’s a thing having a 5 hour surgery in terms of aftermath. Exhaustion, surprisingly medium (not bad!) pain... There’s an absolute need to shut down and rest for at least 10 days to 2 weeks to shake off the effects from anesthesia, swelling, etc. I was out and about a few weeks later, and after a month, depending how you feel, life resumes. Thank you Dr. Markowitz for changing my life and taking that very real worry and annoyance off my plate. Plus, I feel so much lighter! You are now one of my earth angels for real!

I have the energy to match any of my UCLA students, the body of a 40 year old, and an avid athlete for over fifty years -- When I look in a mirror, why should I see a 70 year old man? Those were my thoughts when I heard about Dr. Markowitz, a plastic surgeon with skills like none other. In time I discovered everything I heard was true. He is also an artist who takes great pride in his craft. His gifts are so rare that my own brother had no idea I had extensive work done just about three weeks after surgery, and attributed my healthy, youthful look to my diet. I give 100% credit to a great, caring man and outstanding physician -- there is the best, above that is Dr. Markowitz.