Christopher Garner's Online Review Report Card

I have had two successful surgeries performed by Dr. Garner. Both of which exceeded my expectations. I have also had non-surgical procedures done (Botox) in his office over a few years (sadly I now go somewhere over the hill closer to where I work). Dr. Garner is an honest and intelligent doctor. He is knowledgeable, kind, and capable. His office is clean and staff caring and helpful. Beyond my two surgeries, Dr. Garner has consulted me on a major surgery that I got elsewhere. He was available, confident, and took the time necessary to answer all of my questions. I think that he is a great resource to have if you are considering plastic surgery. I just can't say enough good things about him, and the rest of the office as well.

I reached out to Dr. Garner with some questions. He took over twenty minutes on the phone with me explaining the situation and what options I had. He was courteous, prompt and friendly. I was very impressed with his knowledge.

After seeing several doctors, I was truly helped for the first time!

The place is clean and, for Santa Cruz, very nice. Unfortunately I cannot recommend him for surgical facelift. Don't let him talk you into a facelift in his office using local anesthetic with his favorite nurse assisting him administering meds to relax you. Yes, this will save you money by not using the surgery center but it is not worth it. You will spend 5+ hours in an uncomfortable/table chair in his office while he tries to "hurry" the procedure for you because you are so uncomfortable in the exam chair he uses for you to sit in. It was a really, really bad recommendation and I should have asked more questions and gotten more information. A friend recommended him because she had some minor things done. When asked, he avoided the question about how many facelifts he has done and how many he has done this way. He answered with a flippant remark hinting there were many. He doesn't actually seem very friendly or like his patients. It feels like he's just doing this for the money and would rather be playing golf. I really should have walked out the door. Once there for the surgery I didn't get the feeling he had done the procedure very often and especially in his office. He seemed nervous and unsure of himself. I wouldn't recommend him for any surgical procedures.I wouldn't want to be awake again for any surgical procedures with him and after being awake for one with him I wouldn't trust him or want to be asleep for any with him either. I would recommend anyone to stick with more med-center type procedures at this office because he's not your surgeon for the serious stuff. Go to a real surgeon for the bigger procedures.Results after 9 months are very minor and negligible - barely noticeable - and not what I paid ALOT of money for so I would recommend a real surgeon with a surgery suite or procedures done at a surgery center with a Doc who has already done many, many procedures before yours.

I visited this medical spa on May 24, 2016 due to a recommendation from a family friend Loree. This medical spa gets an A+ for the level of care and the outstanding patient services. I was greeted by Dr Garner and the front desk staff. He made me feel welcome and thanked me for choosing his medical spa. During my consultation with Kim, I didn't feel any pressure to go through with the procedure. She informed me with the details of the procedure. She said I could back out at anytime and I didn't feel obligated to do anything, which really calmed my nerves. Cat Fox is also an amazing asset to the team. She has a plethora of skills with a very calm, relaxed and positive demeanor. Following the procedure, Dr Garner gave me a call to make sure I was satisfied with my procedure. This is a very professional, high-end medical spa that I will recommend to anyone who wishes to improve their appearance. I also noticed that they have received a lot of "Best in Santa Cruz" awards and I can see why!!

I visited this medical spa on May 24, 2016 due to a recommendation from a family friend Loree. This medical spa gets an A+ for the level of care and the outstanding patient services. I was greeted by Dr Garner and the front desk staff. He made me feel welcome and thanked me for choosing his medical spa. During my consultation with Kim, I didn't feel any pressure to go through with the procedure. She informed me with the details of the procedure. She said I could back out at anytime and I didn't feel obligated to do anything, which really calmed my nerves. Cat Fox is also an amazing asset to the team. She has a plethora of skills with a very calm, relaxed and positive demeanor. Following the procedure, Dr Garner gave me a call to make sure I was satisfied with my procedure. This is a very professional, high-end medical spa that I will recommend to anyone who wishes to improve their appearance.

I recently had cosmetic surgery preformed by Dr. Steven Garner. I can't praise he and his staff enough.I had lipsuction on my neck and a face lift. Dr. Garner spent alot of time with me asking what I would like done and what my expectations where. I never felt rushed, nor did I feel that he was trying to influence me to have extra procedures done.Well I am thrilled with the results. Recently I had a new DMV photo taken. When I held it next to the old one, taken 10 yrs ago, I look younger now! Chris MB

I recently had a surgery with Dr Garner & am very satisfied with the results , would recommend him no problem. He spent time with me & answered all my questions before & after the surgery. After the surgery I had some questions and was able to text him & got an immediate answer. His staff is friendly & professional. The office is attractive. I went to a different surgeon for a consultation & to his credit he recommended I get a second opinion....Dr Garner was the second opinion. I liked his manner & patience and chose him for the surgery. No regrets.

The best plastic surgeon!I was able to get my breast gel implants in not only the size that I hoped for, but was in and out of surgery in no pain. Healed up quickly and almost a year with no problems. Dr. Garner is an awesome doctor.

NOTE: Negative reviews are removed regularly. 5/2/2013 I have had three procedures done by Dr. Garner. I have to say that he does try but the results are very disappointing. In two out of the three procedures I have had done, the second two were not good. I had to go back and go through the entire ordeal again and with a hefty extra charge, another surgery and another recovery time wasted. I have spoken to several people in this area recently and we agree that there are other options and surgeons who will give you the results you are expecting the first time around. I'm just saying, shop around before you decide. I didn't, I trusted and I got burned. Now, I know better. Feel free to contact me for details.