Westside Aesthetics

Bad experience… I was looking for a new Botox place because I recently moved to the west side from Calabasas. I saw this place had good reviews so I wanted to try it. They had a Botox bank deal for $1500 - 100 units at $15/unit of Botox and you get a free syringe of filler. I always wanted to try filler so I just decided to go with it. I got about 60 units of Botox in my forehead and jaw (third time- routine) and I got one syringe of filler in my lips for the first time. They wouldn’t even validate my parking because they said I didn’t spend enough so parking was $15 (idk how $1500 isn’t enough?). The front desk girls were not very friendly. The girl who injected me was nice.

I didn’t really notice a difference after a few days from the Botox and my lips were really swollen and bruised still. The front desk girl was super rude to me and told me to look on Botox’s website and see that it takes two weeks to see results. I knew this from before but I usually felt a small difference right away. I thought my lips looked a little crooked too but I waited till the swelling went down.

3 weeks later - I followed all the rules and was super careful about my lips. Now that the swelling has gone down in my lips they’re super bumpy!!! I still have about 40 units left of Botox that I paid for at $15 each but I think I’m just going to cut my losses and go back to my old place. I’ll probably get my filler dissolved there too.

Updated on 22 Aug 2023:
Sam from Westside aesthetic reached out to me and was willing to make things right. This place takes good care of their customer and they want to make sure you’re happy with results.

I went to Dr. Rivkin with the hopes of correcting some serious deformity of my nose tip after a primary rhinoplasty. I worked with several providers before him but thought it was serious time to go to someone who specialized in this procedure. Dr Rivkin was wonderful to work with and did a beautiful job on my nose. The only downside is that I am on the east coast and he is on the west and scheduling is a bit tricky (but that's a me problem). I wish the results could last forever!

I love the results! Very nice and comfortable office with a cute and friendly poochy making everyone feel comfortable. Staff is friendly and professional. Very brief waiting time, asked me what type of music I liked and I immediately felt comfortable and at ease. Dr. Rivkin was professional and had a very good eye for what I needed. The procedure was painless lasting maybe 20 minutes total and assistant nurse was very kind and attentive. I was immediately happy with the results and speedy experience. The results are subtle, most people wouldn't know I did anything but I feel much better about my appearance and that reflects in my self image and attitude. Definitely would recommend to anyone seriously considering the procedure.

Updated on 20 Mar 2020:
For those who wanted to see the forward view as well, I'm attaching these before and after forward view too. The after picture was taken just after the post procedure follow up visit. Dr. Rivkin was able to help the bump on the middle of my nose look more centered by balancing out opposite areas.

I initially went to see Dr. Rivkin for the under-eye circles I have been fighting my entire life. Every day people would ask if I was tired, even when I felt great and rested!! Finally I had fillers injected and was amazed at what a difference it made! The minute I walked out of the practice I felt reborn. No bruising, swelling, nothing! Nothing to hint at the 'procedure' at all. Twenty years simply wiped from my face. I truly had tried everything but it was genetic and nothing topical creams could ever fix.
So this was one year ago. I forgot what filler was used but it lasts and lasts and lasts -I had thought about touching up the result during my next visit (as I only come out to LA once a year) but there was nothing to do. The results were still perfect!!
I did however have a rhinoplasty in the meantime and therefore wanted to speak to Dr. Rivkin about perfecting the results. Sadly my nostrils notched slightly after the surgery.. So I went in to have fillers injected to bring down the nostril borders. I could once again not have dreamed of better results!!
I highly recommend Dr Rivkin to anyone who is thinking about adjustments to their face (or other areas of their body). He is an excellent doctor with a sublime sense of aesthetics and I happily fly half way round the world to see him! His team is highly professional and take the most loving care of those who are afraid of needles..

Stefanie is amazing. She has a very exacting eye and knows exactly what to do for the best results, whether it be Botox, fillers, or laser treatments. Love her, the staff, and the office. All incredible!

As someone who never got injections before and has a fear of needles, I can't stress how amazing my experience has been with Sari. I am super cautious and critical but she has surpassed expectations by her professionalism and skills! In a few months of working w her I feel prettier than I have in years and I am super thankful! <3

I came to Dr. Rifkin to get the dents and bump in my nose fixed. All the staff was super nice and calming and helped me feel relaxed since I was a little nervous about the needles. The appointments are quick but super informative and they make sure you are happy with the results and that they answer any of your questions. I definitely recommend here to come for any of your needs, especially anything regarding the nose.

I have been coming to see Stephanie for the past year. She has been very patient with me and particular about my results. I appreciate her desire to make sure I am satisfied as a client. Which is why I have a continued to return and will be back! I absolutely love my results, thank you Stefanie!
-Vanessa

Amazing. Amazing service, but truly amazing results for non surgical rhinoplasty. Holy [RS bleep]. So glad I opted for this instead of surgery. Incredibly natural result, not overdone, subtle to outside observer but the overall look is transformational. Plus he does 3 updates until you get it just right

Dr. Rivkin is truly a magician! He transformed my face within 20 minutes. I’ve disliked my nose for years (it was droopy, had a few weird bumps), and he heard what I wanted and delivered a perfect end result that I’m SO happy with! Not to mention - he has a great bedside manner and the staff is wonderful. Highly recommend!