Reviews of Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center (Plastic Surgery)

Brian Enright

All the Zoom calls and FaceTime I've been doing during the pandemic has reminded me how GLAD I am that I had a neck reduction procedure done a few years ago! Dr Schooler was amazing and did a fantastic job getting rid of that extra fat under my chin that I kept seeing whenever I looked at my camera. It was just a day surgery, and then post-surgery followups and it made all the difference in the world. And three years later I'm just as happy as I was when I had it done. If you're a guy who's sick of seeing that jiggle under your chin on Facetime then call Dr Schooler and just get it removed. You'll be SO glad you did!!

Nathalie Gatson

My experience with Dr. Schooler was awesome! He was friendly, professional, compassionate and super thorough! He is also a perfectionist! You can tell he really cares and wants you to be happy with his work. I could not be happier! I am a successful Bariatric patient, losing 160 pounds. I was left with awful loose skin, and I wanted skin removal surgery. I was referred to Dr. Schooler for my tummy tuck. He did an AMAZING job! I've never felt more confident! His staff is so nice and welcoming. Brianna in the front is simply amazing! I knew very early on that I was on great hands! Any concerns I had pre or post-surgery have always been addressed in a timely manner and you can just tell that everyone at Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center truly cares about their patients From the front desk to the operating room! I will never forget how safe everyone made me feel during my surgery! So happy I found Dr. Schooler! I am so pleased with my results, so much that I went back for my arms! I plan on going back in the future for more services. Including before an after picture in my review cause I just need you to understand how amazing this surgeon is Thank you, Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center for everything you do! I am so happy and blessed to have you as a part of my weight loss journey!

Ellen Kearns

Wonderful surgeon and staff and I am very happy with the results!

Noellee-Joy Nivero

I am three days post op from a breast augmentation and I still cannot believe how amazing my experience was. Everything went a million times better than I could have imagined. Every single staff member went above and beyond to make me feel less anxious and comfortable. The front desk was sweet and made me feel welcomed as soon as I walked in. Brianna - the coordinator was easy to contact throughout the process, answered all my questions and concerns efficiently and was the sweetest person. Dr Schooler was incredibly professional, knowledgable and honest. He asked what I envisioned for myself and helped me through the decision making process without any pressure. My CRNA, Laurel, sat with me during the morning of the surgery and made me feel reassured that I was in good hands. Not only was she knowledgeable and able to answer all my questions, but her presence brought me a sense of calmness that I so very badly needed. My nurse, Dominic, provided me with compassionate care from beginning to end. I am so happy with my results and as a nurse myself I can honestly say that this overall experience could not have gone any better. Thank you to everyone mentioned above as well as Maria and Lupe! I appreciate you all for your hard work and for making me feel comfortable and genuinely cared for.

Leslie Houston

Dr. Schooler is the bomb! I had breast reduction surgery that left me with a pretty deformed right breast. After letting the original surgeon try and correct it with no success, I went to see Dr. Schooler. He spent an hour with me during the consult, and suggested a fat graft. It has been about three years now and my results are amazing. I would be remiss if I did not mention his amazing wife Laurel who is a nurse anesthetist. They made me so comfortable and at ease. My anesthesia and recovery went without a glitch. I have also seen Dr.Schooler do some pretty incredible reconstructive surgeries at the hospital. I would highly recommend Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center. They will make you feel at ease and confident from the minute you walk the door. Plus, your results will be awesome!!!

Ed Emberlin

My wife had her augmentation done by Dr. Schooler and the entire process was great. We are from Oregon and they accommodated our travel schedule and worked with us for a weekend surgery. The video conferencing and on-site meeting pre and post surgery was amazing. When it comes to breast augmentations, we were looking for a true artist. My wife is petite and very athletic, but after breast feeding our boys she had lost almost all her breast volume. She wasn’t looking for something to stand out, but rather something that was slightly fuller than her original size but still look very natural. I can tell you...it was a complete success! I’m certainly biased, but they look amazing and she still has the ability to run 30+ miles per week and exercise to her pre-augmentation levels. Her fears and inevitable anxieties around the process and procedure were calmed and explained by the staff. They truly took the time to allow us to move the process along at our pace! We are so pleased and couldn’t imagine having done it anywhere else. Thank you to Dr. Schooler and Laurel! And Brianna...you are the best! - Ed Emberlin

Veronica Fabian

Dr.Schooler is an amazing talented man! I am a mother of four and I recently had a breast augmentation to try and reverse the effects of breast feeding. I wasn’t sure what I wanted but I knew exactly what I didn’t want to look like. Dr.S was able to read between the lines and emotions I described and now I have the most perfect Breast! Exactly what I wanted! As a mother we give our everything to our children…our effort, time and energy and it felt amazing to do something for my self. I look forward to wearing that bathing suit while swimming with my kids; no more second guessing getting in the pool because of my lack of confidence. I cannot thank Dr.Schooler enough for his professionalism and kindness; the entire staff at Santa Bárbara plastic surgery is warm and caring. May God bless Mr. and Mrs.Dr Schooler with all the success in the world so that they can continue to improve our confidence and over all quality of life. Thank you for Everything!

Erika Placencia

I cannot thank Dr Schooler and his entire staff enough! They worked so hard on the day of my surgery to make sure that I looked my best! After my surgery they provided the best care and continued to make sure I was happy and doing well. They have given me my confidence back! Thank you!!

Amy VandenHeuvel

Such amazing care!! I was so taken care of with professionalism, kindness and integrity. Highly recommend the Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center.

Crystal B

Dr. Schooler and his support staff are incredibly professional and skilled at their trade. From the moment I walked in; I felt at ease, heard, understood and cared for. Dr. Schooler and his team helped my self-esteem and confidence. Thank you! ***Update 4/30/21*** I just completed my second procedure here. The first was two years ago so obviously there is some differences this time. Dr. Schooler is so easy to talk to, he made me feel completely comfortable even though I'm out of my comfort zone. My first procedure enabled me to smile more, my confidence boosted and ultimately, I felt a sense of pride in my body. So it was only natural that I would return. My original contact was virtually due to scheduling conflicts and Covid awareness but I still felt heard and validated. I received a quote quickly and Brianna was extremely helpful and the response time was amazing. She answered my questions and her temperament eased my nerves. The procedure was scheduled to accommodate my schedule and they showed extreme flexibility. Day of surgery I was able to meet with Dr. Schooler. He answered all of my questions and concerns. I never felt rushed or unheard. He presented in such a caring way and definitely eased me on what was to be a big day. I appreciate that this office works as a team. All the staff have a specialty and still come together to create an atmosphere of beauty and reassurance. Laurel, Tessie, and Lupe were confident and skilled in their roles. I felt safe and cared for which is huge for me. After my procedure, I was able to communicate frequently with Dr. Schooler and Brianna to get any questions or concerns addressed. I'm still on the recovery end of the procedure but so far, I'm really liking what I'm seeing; I have no doubt the results will be just as satisfying as my first. Highly recommend!

Thuru Strait

Love it, Love it, Love it, so happy!

Jan Brown

Four years later, and I still look great. If you are looking for a natural and enhancing look, Dr. Buchanan and his wonderful staff is the place to go!

Alexandra Rogers

Wonderful Experience with laurel the most amazing results!!!