Cosmetic Surgery Institute

I went in today for a consultation. First I waited in a waiting room for over an hour to be seen. When asked, the response given to me from the front desk was as if this is just the norm. I met with the doc, I liked him he seemed nice and answered my questions. Then I went to talk to his consultant regarding apt set up and payment. She handed me a piece of paper which was the quote and asked if I had any questions. She didn’t take the time to exclaim anything unless asked. Her answers were two words long. No way would I trust this place! I typically go to real self website for reviews… oddly enough he only has a couple and they are not good. Good luck out there, we have to be very careful.

I’ve never been more insecure after my breast augmentation. Dr. Kotoske said he was going to make a small incision under my breast and there would be minimal scaring. After 2 years and 2 years of torture applying scar cream, the scar is still there and very noticeable. Dr. Kotoske did not achieve my desired size. Since the saline he put in was small (300CC), my breast does not hide my incision scar. My scars show when I wear a bikini or a bra. So I have to wear a one piece bikini and a bra like corset.
And the sad part is. I was natural a 32B, and I still fit into a 32B… It just looks «fuller» on top now… His staff never offered to give me the silicon inserts to put into my bra to see which CC I wanted. He just asked me what my ultimate bra size I wanted to achieve and being it was my first time… I just said D cups? Thinking that would be HUGE. NOPE… $ 5200 later, I walked out with 32B still…
I went back a year later and explained my struggles and my heart break but he was still going to charge me an arm and a leg.
My sister and best friend got their breast done after me at a different doctor and their breast are beautiful. They had it inserted through the nipple and there is absolutely no scarring. They are extremely happy.
I finally was able to pay off my breast augmentation and now I have to save to get another one done just so I can hide my scars… I’m really embarrass and hurt with my entire experience.

Doctor Kotoske is a skilled artist! He is very personable, friendly & extremely knowledgable. So happy I decided to have surgery with him.

Great doctor who really cares about you as a person and patient. I travel from another state for his services because he is so good!!!

Got a rhinoplasty done and it’s been almost two years and it’s still swollen. Same with my sisters. She’s also received countless steroid shots to the nose to reduce swelling and it didn’t work. I asked another plastic surgeon and he told me swelling should go down in less than a year. Don’t waste your money here for a mediocre job.

I had a great experience at Cosmetic Surgery Institute. I have had surgery with Dr. Kotoske and microneedling and permanent make up with Maria. I have been very please with all my results. I will continue to use their services.

I had a VI peel here and it was great. Maria suggested I get one and I am so glad I did. It has made a huge difference in my skin.

I had a great experience! The Dr and the staff are wonderful! I had a consult with the Dr. and botox with Lisa. I definitely will be returning for a peel from the esthetician;)

3 months after surgery I’m loving my results over and over again doctor kotoske is my surgeon and my friend. love him that simple. he is not all about the money he will not gauge guaranteed

AABSOLUTELY NO WAY SHOULD YOU GO TO THIS DOCTOR. Was watching Tv when his commercial came on and I can’t believe he still in business. This guy is performed liposucTion on me before Unilocal was even around. I went to a few doctors prior to this quack who declined doing liposuction on me. I was told I did not have enough fat and I should just exercise more. I met this quack and he said he could do it. so I thought he saw something the others didn’t and that was my mistake. 15 years I’ve lived with a lopsided abdomen, two obvious scars on my inner thighs and he also told me that if I did liposuction the fat would not grow in the same spot he lied, my love handles came back and this is when i was an exercise junky! Save your money do your research and please do not use this doctor or you might end up scarred forever like me. HE IS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY because when I asked him to fix his error he tried without any pain medication the result was he same. I tried contacting his office several times asking him to please fix his error and they never called me back. I contacted an attorney and he said I had a case but it could go on for months and years and very costly to me. This“doctor” IS HORRIBLE. If I can save one person I will feel better. I met a girl at work about 2 years after all this, she got a boob job and they looked bigger than her head. She is a skinny thing and people were talking about how overstuffed she looked (I worked in a bikini top place). As we became friends she told me she hears people talking bad about her boobs so I asked her where she got them done… guess where??? Yep you got it! This quack. I told her what happened to me and showed her my stomach… she couldn’t believe it but with her boob and my lipo it was obvious that we both chose the wrong duck! Quack!

Four enthusiastic stars being given right now… with confident anticipation that I’ll soon be able to update this review and give a solid five stars after my procedure is completed! :)
This review is for my consult, only. However, based on such a positive experience, and after many visits w/​other practices in the valley for comparison, I’ve finally made the decision to go w/​Dr. Kotoske and his team. Could NOT be more excited!
Dr. K came highly recommended to me by a friend, and after reviewing photos of my chosen procedure online, he was at the very top of my list. (His gallery was by far the best, IMO.) My friend works in the medical field and did extensive research on Dr. K’s credentials, etc., before deciding to go w/​him. She had nothing but positive things to say about her experience and the way the staff treated her throughout the entire process. She also mentioned that her results look «ten times better» than her family members, who went w/​other top-​rated valley surgeons.
Because I was so eager, it was somewhat of a disappointment that I had to wait a few weeks for my consult w/​Dr. K… however, that says something about how popular this practice is. Aside from my eagerness, it really wasn’t too much of an issue for me. When scheduling, I mentioned I’d like to come in sooner if an availability opened up, which did happen and I got in a week earlier than planned, so I was thankful the office staff took my request seriously.
The office is just a short distance from the freeway; easily accessible. Parking looks like it’s for the John C. Lincoln (across the street), but it’s also used for Dr. K’s practice. Parking token is validated at the office. I was impressed by the waiting area, stylish and orderly, very «upscale» feeling; comparable to the Scottsdale offices I’ve been to, but w/​out any pretentiousness. The women behind the desk were all unbelievably gorgeous, but also extremely warm and attentive, w/​smiles on their faces as though they truly enjoy their jobs. Waiting was perfectly comfortable (well, a little on the chilly side, but I’m always cold regardless) and not overly crowded. Guests were offered bottled water.
(Now…here’s where my review could have taken a negative turn… but be sure to see it through to the end!!)
My appt was at noon and I waited about 45 minutes before politely asking the receptionist if she knew how much longer, seeing as I needed to leave by a certain time. (In my mind, as I’d been sitting there waiting, I was thinking «Well this makes my decision easier. If I need to reschedule this appt I probably won’t be back, I’ll just need to cross Dr. K off my list.») When the gal I spoke w/​asked what time I needed to leave by, she responded with urgency and assured me she’d let the doctor know. I sort of doubted it would make a difference and mentally prepared to excuse myself in another 10 minutes or so. But no need. The office manager invited me back and was SO apologetic for the wait that was «far too long» (her words), she got things moving right away and assured me I would be done by the time I needed to leave. She personally introduced me to the other coordinator and from that point on, they all just went above and beyond to make my experience a positive one. They took care of me quickly, but w/​out any feeling of being rushed whatsoever. The office manager continued to check in on me periodically throughout the appt and afterwards. The coordinator helping me w/​my consult was so super sweet, they all just made me feel so comfortable and welcome, like I was a priority, despite how busy they must have been.
When Dr. K came in, I was so pleasantly surprised by his easy manner and respectful tone. There was no air of pretense, no aloofness, no preoccupation, no abruptness, no sense of being rushed at all… he was friendly and professional, put me immediately at ease. When comparing surgeons, it’s difficult to know what the «better» answers are b/​c they all seem to have their own opinions and procedures that vary from office to office. But Dr. K’s answers were all very straightforward, no inconsistencies or «glossing over» of details, I felt that he gave honest feedback w/​out undermining other surgeons’ methods. All in all, this consult left me feeling the most confident and excited… no more hesitation, I was more ready than ever to proceed. Comparatively speaking, Dr. K instilled the most confidence in me: his abilities, expertise, personal attention, and the «artistry» of his work.
I could say more about how the office staff took care of me, but I’ll sum it up by saying they truly turned what could have been a deal-​breaking situation into the most positive consult experience I’ve had. And admittedly I’m not an easy sell. The truth was, they «sold» me in the way they made me a priority, without even being aware I was so close to crossing them off my list. Top-​notch staff, for sure. Post-​procedure update to come! :)

I waited over a hour for my appointment. When I finally went back they took pictures right away after asking what I wanted. While I waited for the doctor I looked at a photo book that had old pictures in it. When the doctor finally made it in he shook my hand with a death grip and had his shirt open like he was John Travolta. He was short and did not even apologize for being so late. I received my consult for my tummy tuck and left. The pricing was great because the surgery was done in house but that is it. I have been on other consultations and they were externally nice even called to follow up! Everyone in this office was clearly done up with surgery and had no sense of what customer service truly is. Needless to say I gave my thousands to forma plastic surgery
Also just a heads is he is not board certified in plastic surgery he is a nose and throat doctor!

Let me just preface this with the fact that I don’t have a lot of experience dealing with Plastic Surgeons so I don’t have a large base for comparison but my experience was an extremely positive one. I was a bit intimidated when I walked in the office because the staff are all very attractive and «done up» and the clientele in the waiting room were what you’d expect to see in a Plastic Surgeon’s office. As soon as I was taken to the consultation room (at exactly the schedule time of my appointment) I was immediately put at ease. All of the women that I spoke to were warm and genuine despite their appearance. Dr. Kotoske was the same. He was very positive, nice and reassuring. I had a consultation for a similar procedure 10 years ago and I left in tears because the doctor made me feel so terrible. I almost cried this time because Dr. Kotoske made me feel so great! I thought for sure that the cost was going to be astronomical but it was very reasonable and in line with what I felt comfortable paying. I would highly recommend Dr. Kotoske and his Cosmetic Surgery Center for anyone considering any type of cosmetic procedure.

Waited an hour and a half for consult. Waited a little over 2 hours for my SURGERY. Surgery resolved 2 out of the 5 issues that I was told would be changed. Noticed some inconsistancies in his answers to my questions. Always overbooked and in a hurry. I’m not sure how he keeps business because the patient care level is low. He is experienced in the technical stuff but maybe he has been doing it so long that he just doesn’t enjoy it anymore or something. I don’t know, just a guess. Potential for great ratings if the customer service existed.