Aaron Frankel MD

I highly recommend Dr Frankel. He has performed a variety of surgeries on me between 2011 and 2020, some of which have been his original work and some have been revisions (fix it jobs) of previous surgeries performed by incompetent doctors.I consider myself to be a cosmetic surgery veteran! Between my poor choice of doctors pre-2011 and subsequently finding Dr. Frankel, I offer up my experience in the hope that it may help others choose what's right for their situations.Dr. Frankel's biggest challenge was my nose revision. Two incompetent cosmetic surgeons left me with a nose that was not only ugly, but I had breathing problems as well. He successfully corrected the aesthetic issue, and I now have a nicely shaped and balanced nose for my face. However fixing the breathing problem was more difficult. Although better, my ability to breath is not what it was. I do not blame Dr. Frankel, and am happy with simply better. Revision doctors carry a heavy burden, and sometimes damage caused by previous surgeries cannot be fully undone.Another of Dr. Frankel's revisions entailed fixing a small area of sagging skin near my mouth. This occurred when one of the previous surgeons pulled my skin too tightly during a face lift, leading to tissue damage. The unnatural sagging bothered me terribly, especially as I got older. Dr. Frankel cut out the extra skin, stitched it to perfection and it's now impossible to see either sagging or scaring.I eventually also got a lower face and neck lift that I am thrilled with.In 2020 I returned to Dr. Frankel for a recommendation on what, if anything else, I could do to continue "the good fight" against gravity. He suggested a lip lift, and explained how lips loose shape, fullness and suppleness with age. I took his advice and am amazed at how this relatively simple procedure can add beauty and balance to the entire face.Shortly thereafter I went to Yelp's Website to write a review for Dr. Frankel, something I had previously neglected to do. Once there I was surprised and dismayed to see some one-stars. I understand that no one doctor will be right for everyone, especially since cosmetic surgery is so subjective. One must also understand and accept that any kind of surgery can carry risk. But equally important for readers of reviews, especially those who are newcomers to the world of cosmetic surgery, is effectively developing the ability to decipher between honest and dishonest reviews. After reading the one-stars I am convinced they are largely dishonest. I absolutely don't believe the reviewer who claims procedures were performed without permission. Neither do I believe the client who was supposedly "forced" into making a recorded positive review. I don't understand why Yelp would post a review with insinuations of organ trafficking on Dr. Frankel's page. The innuendo that Dr. Frankel lets interns perform work on patients under anesthesia is truly ridiculous. Many of the negative reviews read similarly, as if one troubled person (perhaps recruiting friends, perhaps using different names) is writing from the same script, the same template to spew venom and outlandish accusations.After my unfortunate experiences with the first two unqualified surgeons (my mix of not fully researching doctors bios (public reviews were barely even available back then), trusting an unreliable recommendation, inexperience and some bad luck), I interviewed a total of ten surgeons before deciding on Dr. Frankel. I saw something special in him: A clear, calm, energetic intellect, a constant curiosity, and a personality that emanates warmth and empathy. He was and remains the right choice for me.

Dr. Frankel and his staff are absolutely the best! I was referred to his office by a friend and I am so glad I choose him to do my surgery. Let's face it (no pun intended) it's tough to be a woman of a certain age in LA but Dr. F gave me my confidence back and I'm incredibly grateful.I love the no bs approach and he's not going to try and "upsell" you. I was so apprehensive going in for my consultation and actually, needed two consultations just so I could be sure and they had no issue with me coming back in with additional questions. The actual procedure went smoothly and I was back to work after 10 days. Easy peasy, I would do it again with his office in a heartbeat. Thank you Dr F!

Brilliant and true artist!Dr. Frankel came highly recommended to me by another surgeon. I personally do not trust all those "Instagram stars" with all those retouch before and after.. so when my previous surgeon recommended Dr. Frankel I knew I'm in excellent hands! Well, my results are way past my expectations! And let me mention that I'm in the beauty industry and extremely picky and do not want to look operated and fake! Dr. Frankel is an artist; my results are so natural and undetected. My whole experience was nothing but pleasant.The office is like you stepped into a gorgeous boutique hotel in Paris. The staff so warm and welcoming.I am a spa owner and pay attention to those elements.I know I will be back to see Dr. Frankel! And will recommend him to all my clients.He is the BEST!So grateful to you Dr. Frankel! I look so much more youthful and fresh.

AMAZING WORK! I love my new nose and the cast only came off today, which means it's still swollen and bruised, but the shape is perfect. Dr. Frankel was so honest from the beginning and told me that while my nose did have a few flaws, it was in pretty good shape and if I wanted a surgeon that was going to give me a whole new nose, he wasn't the right surgeon for me. After years of research I learned that the best nose job results come from following the natural nose line and instantly, I knew he was the one and didn't meet with any other surgeons. His office is thorough, kind, and quick to respond with any questions. I also had my chubby cheeks taken out and injections, all of which look amazing. I will definitely be back for a few more things I want fixed.

Dr. Frankel has been my doctor of choice for cosmetic and revision surgeries in 2011, 2014 and 2020. I continue to return because he is one of the best; highly intelligent, empathetic, a man of integrity and superbly skilled in the art and craft of cosmetic surgery.This review discusses my most recent procedures. However it is also my rebuttal against the few but perversely unfair reviews Dr. Frankel has received. In June of 2020 I got a lip lift, cartilage inserted in my nose to fix a breathing problem, and the correction of a puckered, baggy area of skin on my face. COSMETIC LIP LIFT: During my initial consultation I had requested another lower face lift (Dr. Frankel had given me one in 2014). Instead he suggested I get my upper lip lifted, a far less expensive and invasive procedure. He was right. Who knew that on top of everything else that droops with age, so does the upper lip! And who would have though this procedure would make such a big difference! My face looks substantially prettier and younger for it.FACIAL SKIN DAMAGE REVISION: I received a face lift from an unqualified doctor in the late 90's, long before I found Dr. Frankel. This doctor stretched the facial tissue near my mouth/upper jaw too tightly during the procedure and damaged it, causing it to permanently sag and pucker. Dr. Frankel surgically cut the excess skin out and permanently repaired the problem with a couple of stitches placed under the skin. He told me I'd have a scar, but it would barely be discernible and he was right. With makeup it's completely hidden. The success of this surgery is a huge relief for me. RHINOPLASTY REVISION: Besides stretching my skin too tightly, I had also gotten a bad nose job from the previous doctor. It simply was not aesthetically pleasing. In an attempt to correct that work I ended up with an even worse second doctor, who destroyed my ability to breathe freely. Despite not one but two bad rhinoplasties, Dr. Frankel agreed to help me. Although he gave me a great looking nose, his attempt to fix the breathing problem was not as successful. I never blamed him. Revision work, attempting to fix the mistakes of other doctors, is tricky and success rates will vary. However, he agreed in 2020 to try again and this time ... success! He inserted cadaver cartilage that widened the breathing passages (sadly, a 68-year-old's natural cartilage is no longer viable). The procedure was thoroughly explained to me, and I was even shown a sample piece of cadaver cartilage. Through the years and multiple surgeries I have always received clear, complete explanations of every procedure. This is why I absolutely don't believe any reviewers who claim there was no discussion about the use of cartilage in their surgeries. It makes no sense that Dr. Frankel would leave such an important part of the surgery unexplained. I am thrilled with my results. Being able to breathe clearly is a wonderful thing. SPEAKING OF NONSENSE: Dr. Frankel had no bad reviews when I researched him in 2011, so I was surprised and then angered after reading the few littering his review site. Where to begin ... First of all, why Yelp permits an insinuation of organ trafficking on Dr. Frankel's page is beyond me. I can guarantee that my upper lip has not come from some unfortunate in Timbuktu. And at last count I still had all my organs. Next: The veiled remarks that he allows "fellows" (students) to operate on clients are not only absurd but corrupt. Why would Dr. Frankel risk a successful career and his reputation to do something so illegal---particularly when there are other professionals in the operating room (nurses, the anesthesiologist, etc) who could easily report him. Proof should accompany such an accusation, but of course there is none. Next: One reviewer suggests that Dr. Frankel and his staff strong-armed him into making a recorded phone call giving a positive review. Ridiculous. Meet them, you'll see they are hardly the thug type. Methinks a certain reviewer has taken the need to play victim to a new low. Worst of all: There are several reviews on Yelp's "not currently recommended" page that spew so much venom, paranoia and absurd accusations that it boggles the mind. Interestingly they all sound similar, as if written by the same person; someone who perhaps needs psychiatric help more than cosmetic surgery help. IN CONCLUSION: As a cosmetic surgery veteran who has experienced the good, the bad and the ugly, I can truly endorse the excellent work of Dr. Frankel. However, whoever you end up choosing, the way to get great results is enormously increased by taking your time, doing your research, analyzing the data (what makes sense, what doesn't. What's right for you, what isn't), and using your intuitive intellect. I give Dr. Frankel permission to show my before/after photos to any prospective clients who might be interested, and wish you the best.

Dr. Andrew Frankel is a professional, meticulous, precise and compassionate surgeon. From the start, during his consultation, he put me at ease (and my husband) and described the procedures that would work for my browlift, facelift, blepharoplasty, and eyelift. He has a fantastic personality where his humor and kindness mix with his professionalism. He specializes in faces which made him the perfect surgeon for me. I'm very happy with the results.

Dr. Frankel is amazing! My review is long over-due, but maybe that's a good thing as it's been about 5 years since my face-lift and it still looks amazing. People who know I had the surgery, say it's the best they've ever seen. People who don't know always say, "how is it that you always look younger?". He was particularly amazing with my neck/chins, which went from saggy, double and ugly, to tight and perfectly sculpted. Dr. Frankel is an artist and I strongly recommend him.

This summer I had a rhinoplasty surgery with Dr. Frankel and I am extremely happy with the results. Ever since I was little I have always been so insecure about my nose and it was the first thing I would look at when I looked at photos or in the mirror. I always felt like everyone was staring at my nose at all times. I stopped taking photos of myself or posting on social media because I hated the way I looked. Now I am so happy and I finally have a side profile that I am not ashamed of. I can now smile without worrying about my nose drooping at the tip. The office staff is amazing and throughout the whole process checked in on me and made sure that everything was perfect. I was so worried that if I had the surgery, that something was going to go wrong, but Dr. Frankel knew exactly how to make sure I was very comfortable and accommodated to all of my requests. Overall, I am so glad that I decided to go through with the surgery because now I am so confident and have never felt prettier. Dr. Frankel did an amazing job and I am forever grateful.

My teenage daughter needed a rhinoplasty after a soccer injury. She had a fairly traumatic injury that broke her nose and left her with a concussion. She needed to heal from her injuries and then we began to interview surgeons to repair her nose. Dr Frankel was by far the most caring and professional of all the doctors we interviewed. She had her surgery at the end of July and we could not be any happier. Because of the trauma that she sustained the surgery was very complicated, but the results are outstanding. My daughter can breath better and is ecstatic with her results. Thank you for your vision and skill Dr. Frankel.

I could not be happier with my experience with Dr. Frankel. I was very hesitant and careful going into this process, and went to 10+ consultations, but ultimately chose Dr. Frankel. In the consultation, he was not trying to sell himself to me, but was honestly telling me what could be done to my nose that would bring out my best and yield the most natural results. I had seen his prior work and fully trusted that he would both improve my breathing and aesthetically improve my nose in order to fit my face in the best way possible. My parents were also nervous about the process, and would ask him many questions during the consultations, but he answered all of them knowledgeably and explained different aspect of the surgery in order to make us feel more comfortable.I has been about two months since my surgery (a rhinoplasty/septoplasty) and the results become more and more refined each week, as the residual swelling goes down. Even two weeks after surgery, I was able to go out and about without anyone suspecting I had gone under the knife because of how natural the results were. This wasn't the case for a lot of my friends, whose noses after surgery were over-lifted and would eventual drop to a normal level over time. When I asked Dr. Frankel how he avoided this, he answered that he did not need to over-lift the nose to compensate for drooping over time, because he reinforced the nose in a way that it wouldn't move down over time, allowing it to look natural from the start. I couldn't be happier that I chose Dr. Frankel to perform this surgery. The services provided to me at Lasky Clinic were unparalleled and I would recommend Dr. Frankel to anyone saying they are considering this surgery.