Beverly Hills Body

10/06/08

A very unethica, greedy, incompetent, cruel individual who takes an enormous pleasure in ruining people's lives

by Edgarda at Citysearch

The good reviews about Richard Ellenbogen and his fellow Babak Dadvand are obviously fake. Richard Ellenbogen, plastic surgeon of Beverly Hills, has been monitoring public boards and websites for years, managing to sweep his crimes under the rug. He has cases of wrongful deaths which, we don't know how, don't appear anywhere on the internet. I went to him for a facelift after reading the (fake) reviews about how good he is. He literally destroyed my life. I had a face lift and fat grafting a few months ago with Richard Ellenbogen, plastic surgeon and supposedly rhino specialist, and his trainee Babak Dadvand. They destroyed my face and my life. I was fooled into going with Richard Ellenbogen and Babak Dadvand because they have literally thousands of ads on magazines and newspapers. My face now is lopsided, I have permanent nerve damages, my ability to speak and smile has been impaired. The left side of my face doesn't move anymore. People ask me if I had facial paralysis. I have horrible keloid scars where the incisions were made. I look totally disfigured and I can't look in the mirror without having panick attacks. My face only got worse when the swelling disappeared. They cut my depressor lip muscle and left me with a very long, masculinizing upper lip. My right eye is more open than the other one. My right brow is at least 8 millimeters higher than the other one. I look like a caricature. Horrible. II'm now in touch with other victims, one of them ended up with a disease because of the poor hygene of his surgery centers. Marianne Guarena has been harassing unhappy patients, threatening them and deleting their posts because Ellenbogen paid her a considerable amount of money every month.

• Pros: go to him if you want to look like a caricature
• Cons: unethical, greedy, compulsive liar

11/13/09

Snakepit!!!

by TerryLady at Citysearch

I recently had a consultation at Dr. Ellenbogen's office.

His prices are entirely unreasonable, but even more so I didn't trust any procedure that anyone recommended for me.

His so called 'head consultant' Deborah Canter didn't know what she was talking about. She is certainly no expert and everything that came out of her mouth was just a strategy to get me to fork over money for procedures that I didn't need. I agree with anothers posted comment -- his office is a 'snakepit'.

Do NOT go there. I left that place feeling sick to my stomach and after reading these threads/posts I'm so thankful that I am searching for another doctor for my procedures.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Deceiptful Practice and Staff

09/23/09

simply the best

by presspass at Citysearch

I chose Dr.Ellenbogen for cosmetic surgery due to his years of experience, excellent reputation among physicians (some cosmetic surgeons list an internship with him as one of their qualifications), as well as complaint-free record with the state. He was able to remove the signs of aging from my face -- wrinkles, gauntness, sagging -- without leaving behind any telltale signs of surgery, such as tight, stretched skin, raised eyebrows or lack of expressiveness. He and his staff were extremely nice as well as accessible and cooperative.

• Pros: wonderful cosmetic surgeon
• Cons: None

09/15/09

Beverly Hills Body and State of the Art Surgery

by Sweerbug at Citysearch

Doctor Ellenbogen recently showed me his newly renovated surgery center in his Sunset set location. The only words that could come out of my mouth were “WOW!” His center is humongous….I think e told me 5000 sqft. The machinery he is using is simply incredible…… Dr Ellenbogen and his experience + 5000 sqft of State of Art surgery space= simply the best plastic surgeon in BEVERLY HILLS!!

• Pros: 500 sgft of sugerical space

09/15/09

Great Guy and a even better Doctor

by MJWilliams at Citysearch

I am a male who has had some work done By Dr E and I am not ashamed to mention it (won’t tell you what I had done though!). He was very up front with me and we went over what procedure would be best for me and he always gave me is honest opinion. From my experience living in LA for the last 5 years I know there is a sub culture of guys getting work done. If you are looking someone to keep everything private and give you the best results I strongly recommend going to Beverly Hills Body and Dr Richard Ellenbogen.

• Pros: Works with Males

08/04/09

Dr 90210

by EthelAlexandria at Citysearch

Dr Ellenbogen is one of the premiere Dr’s in the United States! I decided to call Dr Ellenbogen and Beverly Hills Body after seeing him Dr 90210 and I am glad that he took my consultation. Being from out of the Country I was worried about where I would stay and how I would get around. Dr Ellenbogen assured me that I would be taken care of once I got off the plane, he was right! He had a car pick me up at the airport and take me to a luxurious hotel that is soo beautiful. After the consultation I decided to get several facial procedures done. I am very impressed with the work that Dr Elenbogen did, I feel like my face is his masterpiece. He is truly an artist and one of the most gifted and talented men in his field!

• Pros: His concern for me
• Cons: Distance from my Country!

08/03/09

A friend of Dr Ellenbogen

by JoeMerchant at Citysearch

I am writing this as a good friend as Doctor Ellenbogen. I have known Ellenbogen for many years and can only speak from the perspective of a friend, but I have witnessed how a few people have tried to destroy his practice and what affects it has had on him. He has always been dedicated to his craft and someone who strives for the best within himself, his employees and his patients. I have consulted with Dr Ellenbogen about the things said about him on the internet and I can see how it has taken a toll on him physical, mentally, spiritually and financially. I can’t say whether those incidents occurred or not without being bias so I choose not to comment on them, but take the time to know the person/doctor you are getting a procedure done by and make sure you educate yourself. In my opinion Dr E is a wonderful person and should be given the opportunity to prove himself to YOU!

• Pros: Great Guy
• Cons: Has a bad reputation

07/20/09

Good man, Great Doctor

by JaniceRice at Citysearch

I also was very skeptical about going to see Dr Ellenbogen due to all the negative press that had been floating around on the internet about him, but I had never been one listen to the opinion of others so I went in for a consultation. I am VERY glad that I decided to go and see Dr E for myself. He has a wonderful personality, a magnificent surgery center and to top it off the knowledge of a world class surgeon who has been in the business for I believe 30 years. But like I do, don’t take my word. I suggest you educate and go in for a consultation and pick a doctor that YOU are comfortable with.

• Pros: Personality
• Cons: Some times very busy!!

06/19/09

Great Surgery Center for out of state Doctors

by LasVegasDR at Citysearch

I am an out of state Dr that needed a Surgery Center for a weekend surgery in LA. I stumbled across Dr. Ellenbogen by pure luck and I am glad that I did! He has one of the most impressive Surgery Centers and his staff was well informed and delightful.

Dr E who in my opinion is one of the top surgeons in Los Angeles. He took time during his weekend to walk me through his center and assist me in anything I needed. He even offered to accommodate me during my stay. I can’t say enough about his Surgery Center and the re-imaging software that he and his other Doctors use.

I will be using his Surgery Center again and I recommend it to any Surgeon who needs a center for a weekend visit with a friendly staff.

• Pros: Surgery Center
• Cons: Dr E and his Staff

06/19/09

Great Doctor

by VLovely01 at Citysearch

All I can say is there are Plastic surgeons and then there is Dr E, He is the best! He went beyond all expectations and completely eliminated all previous fears I had. I had a complete makeover and was completely satisfied with his work; I would recommend him to anyone looking for a good Doctor.

• Pros: Everything

03/22/09

He doesn't do breast surgery

by richinmind at Citysearch

Dr.Ellenbogen doesn't do breast surgery anymore.And he never took insurance for any cases ever.He however did my nose and breast surgery 8 years ago and they are so natural no one can tell at all.

You are liars and fabricators and character asassins.Who are you Dr. Ellenbogen's disgruntled employees

competitors. He has no legal suits for 13 years and never had a medical board action against him (cost me $50 but I checked). He is the most experienced doctor in California and the most honest.You are all bdd's.

• Pros: Most experienced
• Cons: Fictitous detractors publishing negatives