Nowak Aesthetics

I just had my first facial from Virginia and it was amazing! What the heck have I been missing all my life?! I usually take good care of my skin (cleanse, spot treatments, serum, moisturizer, then sunscreen), but ever since the holidays I was having issues with stubborn pimples and dull, dry skin. Probably from all the sweets and gift giving stress… Waiting for my skin to get better on its own just wasn’t working after 2 months so I decided to have a facial here at the recommendation of a friend.
Going in I had no idea what to expect, but Virginia explained everything to me — she was super nice and did such a good job. My skin feels so clean, fresh, and glowing… like it can «breathe» again. She also recommended ways for me to improve my skincare and keep things from getting unhappy. I definitely recommend this highly skilled aesthetician. Thank you Virginia for helping me get ready for Valentines Day!

On Dec 8,2015 I meet w/​Dr. Novak and Ms. Dale, whom I was referred to by an old friend and after seeing her results I was amaze! She had 5 kids and got a total transformation after the liposuction and laser thermage. I decided to have the same procedure done. I was nervous because this procedure would be my first surgery but Dr. Novak and Dale reassured me that I would be fine, I took my spouse with me since he was a HS /​also a radiologist technician and very intuitive/​inquisitive. After about 5 years (contemplating) and 2 hours in Dr. Novak office, I was set and ready to have a lifestyle change of my body, mind, and boast in my self esteem. On the day of my surgery I almost cancelled but I went thinking if anything felt uncomfortable I can change my mind and go home. During my procedure I was fully numb, awake and was made aware of the steps throughout the procedure. Naomi was my surgery tech and she was great and helpful in so many ways. Thank you to Virginia for my follow up Paraffango treatments she was gentle with those massages which was also part of the healing process offered by Dr. Novak. It has been 8 weeks and I see the difference am not perfect but I can fit into a size 7 – 8 petite woman, loss 4 pants sizes, my tummy is flat /​somewhat tighter, my abdominal muscles are very visible, I am working on my muscles to make them tighter my doing a 30 day of sit-​ups, squats, I have joined Weight watcher and plan on continue to finish what Dr. Novak and his staff as help me start (getting my body back). I continue to see him to follow up with my progress, which is great because it shows that he genuinely cares about his work as a doctor and the outcome of his patients even after the procedure. Since then I have gotten facials done and will continue to take pride in my appearance because believe or not I had no care for doing so after my 2 kids whom are of 12 and 5 years old.

Been going here for two years and the staff are always welcoming!
Dr.Nowak is very gentle and accommodating.
I would recommend this place to anyone who loves taking care of their skin and face!
Also if you give them your email address they will send you offers/​deals that they have in their office (which is always nice).
They are also on the Epoxy App as well!

Don’t waste your time.
Terrible experience. Walked in inquiring about services, cosmetic/​laser,
I have been going to medical spa’s my whole life. With a very good idea of what I wanted I have never been treated this way.
Receptionist was kind, and professional but made me feel like they have no idea how to do their patient or customer intake.
They would not allow me to see anybody without paying a $ 95 consultation fee. She could not be clear about why I had to pay a consultation fee when I have not even decided to do any treatments.
It was just super confusing I would never go back or refer anybody here.
Have referred about 20 friends to many other medical spas (revive, BB Lounge hillcrest), being in the field in the past. Would NOT refer anybody here. Not with the way they make you feel like they want money from you immediately when you walk in the door and without even being clear about what services would be ideal for me, etc.
I was ready to sign up, went in with a very clear idea of why and what I needed and they were so indifferent about whether to even let me see anybody.
Just imagine what it could be like once you do medical services. I am afraid to find out!

This is located in the pristine Eastlake master plan community. Wonderful services and staff. Beautiful facility. Very pleased, and I will be back! You are in GOOD HANDS here.

This is my 2^nd time coming in for info and Dr. Nowak is informative. I purchased skin care and they are really nice and work well. Ambar is knowledgeable and very patient, I recommend this office.

Eh. Save your time and money! Last year I was breaking out with severe nodular cystic acne. I went into Dr. Nowak’s office for a consultation and he just seemed really insincere and a little creepy tbh. At one point during our meeting, he mentioned I had really deep scars caused from the cystic acne. He prescribed me Retin-​A and minocycline. After a month of being on the retin-​a and minocycline, I was still breaking out with huge cysts. I came in for another appointment and told him I was still breaking out and said I don’t really think this regimen is working and he proceeded to tell me, «Well it is working» when it clearly wasn’t!
Anyway, I kept on with the minocycline and was still breaking out with more cysts and I couldn’t handle it anymore so I went to the Dermatology Institute and met with Dr. Peter Rullan. He was extremely kind and genuine towards me. As soon as he saw my face he immediately recommended Accutane and urged me to take it because I already developed severe scarring from the acne. Within three weeks I immediately noticed changes in my skin and I stopped breaking out with cysts. I still have the scarring but with Dr. Rullan’s help I plan to get rid of my scars.
Please if anyone is looking for a great dermatologist and is suffering from severe acne, steer clear of Nowak Aesthetics and go to the Dermatology Institute located in downtown Chula Vista!

I was there last friday to have my monthly facial! As always excellent service and Krystal is great!

Been taking my daughter here for a few years because it’s close and she has eczema pretty bad. Just called to make an apt. and they tell me they no longer take insurance! Now I have to find a new dr. and start all over with her meds and info some where else. Thanks for thinking of the families that can’t pay CASH for their kids dr. Apts. Way to lose long time bisiness. Won’t be going back. Seems money is more important than care. Very disappointed.

I went in to Nowak Aesthetics probably about two years ago and recently a good friend of mine asked for a recommendation for a dermatologist. I’m usually very hesitant about recommending services/​treatments/​doctors to other people, but without hesitation I can honestly say Dr. Eugene Nowak is my go to dermatologist, hands down. I had adult acne with scarring when I went in and was more than ready to just laser off my entire face which would have cost a bundle. Instead, Dr. Nowak wanted to know my current skin care routine (which virtually at the time I had none). He then told me he would put me on a skin care routine and see how that would work first and if I still felt inclined to do lasering, then we could review that later. Now, two or so years later I am still following his skin care routine and my acne has almost completely diminished and my skin is almost free from scars. I slacked off on my skin routine and my skin got bad again, but I’m back at it again and still using the products I bought. Which reminds me, I’m running a little low on a couple items again so I guess it’s time to buy again! :) It’s not inexpensive but when it comes to my skin, price is secondary. I want what works. I don’t understand why some reviews gave him one star. I had a very different experience here.

Dr. Nowak is the best! I was so nervous about finding the right doctor when I decided to have my procedure done (ThermaLipo) but Dr. Nowak was very patient in explaining the whole process and put me at ease. He did such a great job. My post-​op care has also been wonderful too, he and his staff are really nice.
I give Dr. Nowak my highest rating he listens and responds to what you want done, tells you what can actually be done, and doesn’t try to sell you on anything that you’re not wanting. I love the results and would highly recommend him, he is totally professional, and highly artistic, and most of all knows what he is doing!

Can I please give 10 Stars!!! I absolutely love this Dermatologist! The staff is so warm and friendly, the ambiance is very welcoming… feels like a spa… and the doctor I cannot say enough about… I used to get my botox in North County because I trusted the nurse there and thought she did a good job… until I went to Dr. Nowak and the results were so much better!!! He is extremely professional and more knowledgeable than I can put in words. I have recommended many of my friends which agree whole heartedly and we all say we will continue to go to Dr. Nowak no matter where we live. I would recommend Dr. Nowak and his staff hands down!

I was surprised to see some bad reviews. I understand that their was a business decision to no longer work with insurance companies. So you cannot give a bad review for a business decision. So to be fair Doctor Nowak is amazing. He is very caring and wants to make each patient happy. He is so caring and concerned with this patients. I have never met a doctor who was so concerned with his patients. It is not about the money. It is a same that some reviewer felt that way.
Dr. Nowak spent time and consults with you. He is always up to date with new and better procedures. He only uses what he feels offers the best results. You can always catch him on the news. He will demo a procedure for the public.
He is one of the most warm and friendly doctors I have ever met. He takes whatever time is needed and never made me feel rushed.
His staff is amazing. They welcome you and spend time with you to make sure you are comfortable. I have seen some of his staff in department stores and we stop and chat. I’m not just $$$ to them. The doctor has open house parties and invites his clients. He has food and wine. That is really a treat.
I had gone in for a procedure that needed medication and I could not drive. His staff gave me a ride home. WHO DOES THIS ANYWHERE ELSE? They are not paid extra for there service. the office is very clean. It is well organized.
I had an reaction to something not related to any treatment. I called his office they saw me and treated me to help bring down the swelling and gave me a prescription. This was something that would not happen with my primary care doctor.
He is one of the best doctors in San Diego.
I would highly recommend.

I hate to give bad reviews but this one really deserves it.
This review doesn’t even deserve a 1 star. Worse dermatologist ever. Unprofessional with lack of self confidence. There are plenty of good dermatologist out there. Please don’t waste your time and money on this clinic…

As it has been mentioned in a couple of previous posts, I can verify that this is the type of dermatology clinic where it is all about money and little care for a patient’s needs.
I went in last week for a follow-​up appointment. I had been going there since the beginning of the year seeking for adult acne treatment. Upon my arrival, I was informed that the clinic would be no longer accepting insurance, but that I was more than welcomed to go in on a cash-​only basis. I was a bit surprised, but frankly, I was never happy with the service here anyway and I was planning on that being my last time there since I managed to get an appointment elsewhere with a highly recognized dermatologist anyways.
After a long waiting period, I was finally called in. I was with either the nurse or assistant first, while waiting for the doctor, and she was already filling out prescription papers, even though I hadn’t even been examined but the doctor. When he came in, the first thing he said after the usual «Hello,» he immediately told me about the insurance situation and said «I will refill your prescriptions while you find another derm.» I was in serious shock. How did he even assume I would not be willing/​able to pay cash? Worst of all, he did not even provide with a true examination. It was a quick glance at my skin, with an explanation I had heard a million times before. Did not even offer a new treatment providing I said a million times I was not happy with the results. Nothing. Just a refill for prescriptions. He even said «good luck to you» as he walked out.
If you are an individual in true need of medical assistance for a skin condition, DO NOT go to this place. This place is only designed to help those who want beauty treatments, such as botox and facelifts and are willing to pay cash for such. If you want a true dermatologist who will look after the health of your skin, I suggest going elsewhere.

Called to make an appointment and ask if they took insurance, person that handles insurance was off that day, didnt hear back from them, two weeks later I call again and NOW they are no longer accepting new patients and are only seeing patients who pay cash… tsk tsk tsk, it must be going that good for them. Its unfortunate that because of their money hunger people with REAL skin conditions have to seek treatment somewhere else.

Dr Nowak and his staff are amazing! I have gotten Botox a few times before in Northern California and the last time I had a horrible experience so I was hesitant to do it again but Dr Nowak and his staff are patient, they explain everything and the results are amazing — completely natural but like he turned back the clock a few years!
I would recommend Dr Nowak and his staff without hesitation, my experiences after several different types of treatment have been amazing. The staff has always been welcoming and pleasant and I feel like they have state of the art facilities and top notch treatments. If I could give them ten stars I would, that’s how happy I am I found them!
Thank you to Dr Nowak and the entire staff!

Love Dr. Nowak! He takes his time to explain the procedure and answer any questions, gives his recommendation, but expresses that you’re in control — «everyone has personal preferences and you have to do what feels right for you.» There’s never any pressure to upgrade or do more than what you want to!
Thank you Dr. Nowak. It’s wonderful to have a Doctor you can trust and have full confidence in! I won’t go anywhere else!

Hate this place.
Got my insurance info wrong twice after I gave them my insurance information.
Went here for acne. I have cystic acne that is extremely painful and have been on accutane before years ago and it worked wonders for me
DR Ron would not prescribe it for me and insisted on topical and antibiotics. I didn’t want antibiotics because it interfered with my birth control and the topical stuff did nothing for my face and actually made it worse… Still he continued to prescribe it and now I have cystic acne on my face. Back. And chest. And the topical stuff actually made it worse. So not only is my acne worse but I now have scars
This place is just money hungry with no care for you.

Dr. Nowak and his staff are amazing. From the moment you walk in the door they make you feel like you are part of the family. One of the things that separates Dr. Nowak from many of the other cosmetic surgeons in San Diego is that he is the consummate teacher. He will make sure you understand every aspect of your procedure. I strongly recommend this practice.