Andrew S. Frankel, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr Frankel is excellent. Period.
I broke my nose maintain biking and went to a PS in Newport Beach for what should have been a simple fix. Dr Ed Domanskis — avoid him at all costs. Was a total and complete botch job. Long story short, Dr Frankel had to do a 5 hour reconstructive revision to undue the mess Dr D created, with a rib graft, and the result was probably better than my original nose. So very grateful for Dr Frankel’s expertise and attention to detail. Great bedside manner too.

I accidentally wrote my review in the «Tip» section.
Please read it there. I had one issue with Dr. Frankel, although he is still absolutely the most talented surgeon around for face lifts and rhinoplasty, and is a wonderful guy.
I also have to say that the Lasky Clinic is absolutely the BEST place to have any plastic surgery. They are very professional and thoughtful and I felt so well cared for. I woke up feeling so COMFORTABLE and well tended to– whereas at other highly rated facilities this was not the case.
DR. FRANKEL AND THE LASKY CLINIC ARE REALLY in a league of their own.

I had a revision rhinoplasty with Dr. Frankel who fixed my nose which was operated on multiple times. He has been straightforward, warm, patient and kind throughout the entire process. (He also has a very subtle sense of humor that put me at ease.) I wanted to have a natural, not «operated on» appearance and he gave me just that. I was understandably nervous about yet another procedure. This time I did due diligence and cast embarrassment aside to ask my doctors and friends for recommendations. I was told by my doctor and others that Andrew Frankel was the best for both noses and face lifts. He is very professional and has a discerning esthetic. He doesn’t oversell, is very understated, and has an excellent eye for facial balance. I have been «burned» in the past and had some disasters. I am so grateful that Dr. Frankel restored my nose to one that does not make me pause every time I look in the mirror and I no longer feel self conscious about a «nose job» look. He also gives his patients the confidence that he is it for the «long haul» during the lengthy healing process. It’s an emotional time and he stands by his work, giving encouragement that even if healing does not proceed as it should, he can fix issues that may emerge. Very, very grateful and delighted with my decision! Vicki in the office is a gem. She is kind, lovely, helpful, sweet and has worked in the office for many years– another indication of Dr. Frankel’s good judgement.

I had a lip lift and mouth corner lift performed by Dr. Frankel on June 8, 2015. I am extremely pleased I choose Dr. Frankel; I believe he gave me an excellent result. At 52 days post op I know I still have more healing to go but with a bit of make up I already feel more attractive than before the surgery. Dr. Andrew Frankel is the best in the business.

Its been a little under a year since my rhinoplasty with Dr. Andrew Frankel. I wanted to wait till now to write this, so my nose would be closer to its final shape. I am so beyond happy with my gorgeous nose! I absolutely love it! And I can finally breath!
Dr. Frankel was highly recommended to me by a close friend. I decided to go for a consultation after seeing his really beautifully shaped noses on his web site. I found Dr. Frankel to be a very personable doctor. I also felt very comfortable with him, because he gave me more than a couple of minutes to hear my concerns, and pick up on my personality before doing his thorough examination… (which was much more thorough than other consultations I had with other surgeons). He explained things well, and was very patient with my anxieties. Dr. Frankel does over 200 noses per yr. That was very appealing also. I like that Dr. Frankel concentrates his surgeries and treatments on the face and neck… not over extending his expertise. His computer imagery of my nose and the way it would turn out was exactly what I wanted. His office, and staff are lovely, and Vicky Diamond, his surgical coordinator was invaluable. The day of the surgery was a breeze. One of the absolute best things that I loved knowing, (he filled me in about this on the consultation day), was that even though Dr. Frankel had quite a bit of work to do on my nose, he told me that he usually uses a less dramatic anesthesia … more of a twilight, rather than going fully under. This REALLY appealed to me! First it made me less fearful because of less risk, and also Dr. Frankel said the recovery would be so much faster. And trust me, I don’t remember a thing about the surgery. I do remember how sweet the nurses were before and after waking up. Dr Frankel then came in and explained exactly what to expect that night, and the following days. The days following were exactly as he had said, and the recovery and any pain was totally manageable, and easy to handle. He’s a surgeon and an artist.

Just wanted to write a quick note that I have had two consults with Dr. Frankel and I felt he was honest, direct and knowledgable. I believe he is conservative and does not try to encourage anyone to get unneeded surgeries. As a prospective revision patient I can say that these are qualities are somewhat rare.
*Also I liked the office and it’s bev hills location. Parking is a little confusing… but I recommend using the meters after getting rather confused by the signs on my first trip, ha. Mixed feelings about some of the staff but overall was impressed by Frankel and had an informative experience on both visits.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Dr. Frankel. Not only is he warm and funny and accessible, despite his prestigious reputation, but he’s an excellent doctor — a plastic surgeon as well as an ENT. I went to him about the skin cancer on my nose and he was the only one of the three doctors I consulted who actually examined my nose thoroughly. He came up with an ingenious plan for surgery, and after the usual period of swelling and bruising I ended up with an absolutely beautiful nose that’s far superior to the one I had — plus he got rid of my cancer. So it was a win-​win for me: the best outcome medically as well as cosmetically. My follow ups with Dr. Frankel have been equally rewarding. Bravo to him and his capable, kind and sensitive staff.

Dr. Frankel did a face lift for me about 3 years ago. Not only is he professional but he Listens! My lift looks so natural. His offices are clean and his staff is fantastic! I highly recommend him.

I’m not sure why my last review disappeared, but anyway, I had a great experience with Dr. Frankel. I had a traumatic injury when I was younger and have gone through absolute hell trying to get it fixed so I could breathe like a normal person. Dr Frankel has been extremely caring, patient, and skillful. He’s a great doctor and a genuinely good guy. I highly recommend.

This review is long overdue, as I’ve known Doctor Frankel for many years now. Part of the reason I’m writing this today is because I’m eternally grateful for the way he’s transformed my nose. I’m also writing this, because I want to help those of you who are considering rhinoplasty, but aren’t sure which doctor to go with.
Short answer: Dr. Frankel is THE BEST. Period. End of story.
Long answer: Here’s my story…
Several years ago, I was just like you. I had never been 100% happy with my nose. It had a slight bump on the bridge, which didn’t photograph that well from certain angles and the tip pulled down when I smiled. Like you, I convinced myself to live with it the way it was, even though it bothered me all the time; even though I would constantly play with it in the mirror and imagine what it would look like without the bump, and with the tip lifted up a bit. Like you, when it came to taking pictures, I would only pose from my better side. And like you, I have an embarrassing number of nose «selfies» on my cellphone, which I’ve never shown to anyone. (Okay, maybe that’s just me.) But like you, I never thought of myself as a «plastic surgery» person. And just like you, I was attractive to begin with. I’m an actress and a model, and no one thought I needed to touch my face.
Then one day I was talking to a friend about how I can only sleep on my left side, because I don’t get any air through my left nostril. So basically I have to sleep with my right nostril up or else I might suffocate in my sleep. She me asked if I had a deviated septum? I wasn’t sure. But now I had a medical reason for rhinoplasty.
So, like you, I did a bunch of research and narrowed it down to the best nose doctors in LA. Dr. Frankel’s website appealed to me because he says he prefers a classic roman nose (as opposed to those little turned-​up noses). Plus, going through his «before and after» photos, you can see his work was conservative and natural. The noses he works on always look harmonious with the face, and if you didn’t know the person before, you wouldn’t be able to tell they’d had a nose job.
The moment I met Dr. Frankel, I could tell he was a total pro with a ton of experience. But he’s also a really genuine person who’s passionate about what he does and cares enough about his patients to listen to their concerns and answer all of their questions. During my first consultation, he took photos of my nose from all angles. Then he carefully went through them with me and used digital imaging to show me what he would do to reduce the bump on my bridge and raise the tip a bit.
But that’s just the cosmetic part. He also did a full exam of my nose. He determined that I did in fact have a deviated septum, and assured me that my breathing would improve with surgery. And here’s the best part: because of the deviated septum, insurance would cover a large part of the cost. I thanked him and walked out of his office knowing I HAD FOUND MY DOCTOR!
The actual surgery was a very easy experience. Dr. Frankel came by beforehand and answered all my last-​minute questions. The next thing you know, I was waking up from the anesthesia, and he was right there, reassuring me that everything went well. And it did. It went better than I could have expected. My nose looked just like the digital images we had agreed on. It was natural and conservative. I looked like myself, but better! His wonderful assistant Vicky also sent me information on the best pre– and post-​op food and medicine, so I healed like a champ. (It was open surgery, by the way, and you can’t see a scar anywhere.) Needless to say, I received tons of compliments afterward, and I even referred a few friends. Plus, my breathing was better, which made it much easier to sleep and work out.
Fast forward to this year. I went back to Dr. Frankel, because even though I loved my nose, I wanted to remove a bit more of the columella (cartilage between the nostrils) to make the nose appear a little shorter. This was something he had originally recommended, but I wasn’t ready for it at the time. It was such a tiny thing and it was purely cosmetic. But Dr. Frankel, being the PERFECTIONIST that he is, agreed to do it for me – get this – FOR FREE. Not many surgeons are willing to go above and beyond like that. I mean, this guy is a rock star in his field; he doesn’t have to. But it’s clear Dr. Frankel wants all of his patients to be 100% happy. And the result was (and is!) absolutely beautiful. My refined nose has improved my appearance on-​camera and in photos, and has given me more confidence in my day-​to-​day life.
Dr. Frankel is more than just a surgeon, he’s an artist. And he’s more than just your doctor, he’s your friend. His prices are also very fair, considering his talent, and the Lasky Clinic is as comfortable as it is beautiful. I strongly suggest you meet with him before letting anyone else touch your face. Trust me, you’ll thank me.

Dr. Frankel was nice and did an ok job. Paid $ 12,000 and was told that included everything. He then billed my insurance for the surgery center an additional $ 46,000 and they PAID $ 42,000 — I only found out when I received the statement. And you wonder why insurance is so screwed up! Spoke with another woman and she found out after the fact her insurance paid too. I complained to their office, no response and I spoke with my insurance company too but to no avail. Apparently they are legally bound to pay this type of out-​of-​network surgery center. Of course he never offered to reimburse me even half of my expenses. Article in the LA Times about this type of scam several months ago. Where is the crack down on this abuse of the system???

I had high expectations for DR Frankel. I had read so many positive things about him online and sen his professional work in many articles/​magazines. I had to pay for my consultation, although it was more than any other doctor $ 250. I figured I don’t mind as long as I find the right doctor. I went for a consultation for a revision rhinoplasty and he was friendly during our consultation, didn’t smile much but I don’t think that is always a bad thing. He explained to me what I needed and that I would need grafting to rebuild my nose. That he would take some from my septum and my ear. He also completed imaging of before and after of what he expects the outcome to look like (essentially photo shopping my images so we are on the same page).
I liked this and I left pretty happy with the consultation. He was also very expensive so I asked for a discount, and when I was advised $ 2000 would be taken off, I was very surprised that so much was reduced but happy.
I went home and saw another revision rhinoplasty doctor a few days later who explained the procedure much better than Dr Frankel and advised me in great detail where he would get the cartilage from and exactly where and why he would be placing it in my nose. He also noted my breathing problem and that I needed a graft to help with breathing. He went into so much detail that I felt DR Frankels visit was not as detailed. I did not know all of this new info since Dr Frankel was my first consultation, then I learned I had a lot more questions for him now that I was more educated by the 2^nd consultation doctor.
I still wanted to know DR Frankels input on my questions since I was trying to decide who would be the best surgeon for me. I wanted to give him a chance to answer my questions since I was still considering him very strongly.
I sent Dr Frankels’ assistant an email, where I asked some more specifics on the surgery that were not covered during our initial conversation, (since I learned more information after I left his office). Unfortunately, I did not feel the answers made me feel comfortable since they were not very specific or explained well in my opinion. I was left feeling more confused and needed more clarification.
I then sent a follow email to clarify the first email and to my surprise, I received an email that Dr Frankel was offended by my email and that he will not perform the surgery on me and that I should look for another surgeon.
I was in shock when I read it, I advised my fiancé and we both agreed this happened for a good reason and maybe he was not the surgeon for me. I decided to not respond to the email since it would not help me in finding a caring surgeon. I felt that the patient as a whole (and how they are feeling/​worries/​concernes) was not his strong suit, instead the nose on the patient is. I was very nervous regarding this surgery, and none of my fears were alleviated. I felt horrible that he didn’t want to be my surgeon. I couldn’t understand why a doctor would be so offended by a patient wanting to be more educated and informed, but I understand all doctors are very different. I just wanted to be an informed patient and learn all my options, instead he felt this was not needed. I was very disappointed. Although I am not angry or upset, I am just like all other patients out there who are seeking not only a strongly skilled surgeon, but someone who cares about the patient and their feelings. I will encourage you to go see him and make a decision for yourself. Just sharing my experience and I hope this helps others in my position.
Positive was his office is in a nice area, his office was clean and organized, his assistant was calm, friendly and listened well. I wish him and his office well in the future and hope this helps them also to make some changes in improving patient centered care.

Dr. Frankel is an amazing Plastic Surgeon. He is detail oriented and a perfectionist who really cares about doing a great job. He has performed different procedures on me and each one was done with perfection. No one would ever know that I had plastic surgery everyone just tells me that I look great and never age. That is a true testament to Dr. Frankel’s work. I would highly recommend Dr. Frankel for any type of procedure for the face as that is his speciality. If you want to be assured that you will have a successful outcome he’s your surgeon.

Dr. Frankel did a rhinoplasty revision on my nose 3 years ago, and I cant begin to tell you what an expert he is.
I originally had a botched rhinoplasty 10 years earlier. My tip ended up pinched with a bump on one side, and absolutely no change on the other side. My nostrils were so uneven. I cringed every time i looked at pictures of myself.
I had seen about 4 other surgeons for consults prior to Dr. Frankel. He was the only one who actually did a physical examination of my nose during the exam, not just a visual exam.
I knew I was in extraordinary hands, when he busted out all these instruments during my consultation. He used them to measure, assess and evaluate my mishapened nostrils and jacked up nasal tip, I had sustained at the hands of another Beverly Hills Butcher (Initials are GT)
He ended up harvesting cartilege from my septum to rebuild my tip. My new nose is so incredibly natural looking, symetrical, and pretty.
You definately get what you pay for, about 10 grand for this baby, but dont go cheap on your face people. I learned my lesson the hard way!
PS: Dr. Frankel has done restylane to my dark under eye circles twice, and they looked awesome as well.