Esthetica of San Diego

I never thought I would really put myself through a cosmetic surgery, but when I did my research for breast augmentation, I found out that Esthetica of San Diego has an edge over the other clinics in terms of experience and modern techniques. I had the privilege of first meeting Dr. Kouli over the phone. I was supposed to have my surgery at the Del Mar branch, but considered having IV sedation instead of general anesthesia, as I read that it offers extended pain relief and overall faster recovery from sedation. At first, I was apprehensive since our first meeting was over the phone, but when you talk to Dr. Kouli, he will immediately put you at ease since you will automatically realize that you are talking to someone knowledgeable in his field. He answered all of my questions, and most of them, I didn’t even have to ask because he’s already explained them to me. On our first face-​to-​face meeting for the fitting, he was very professional and it wasn’t awkward at all, like I had expected. He listened to my concerns and patiently looked for the best fit for my taste and need. To make a long story short, I had a speedy recovery and fantastic results. I only had my surgery 5 weeks ago, and now my scars (inframammary) are dry, and the pain was gone at about the 2^nd week mark. I was actually back at my physically-​demanding job after 4 days (although it’s not recommended for most). As an added bonus, I believe I had a really good deal. Don’t hesitate to inquire at his office! Megan, Julie, and the rest of the team are really helpful and friendly, and I know I made the right choice to trust Esthetica San Diego. Thank you!

If you have ever thought of having any type of plastic surgery, I cannot recommend Dr. Kouli and his entire staff enough! I had my upper and lower eyelids done, lipo on my neck, and a mini facelift. I had my surgery on Thursday and was back to work Monday. There has been no pain (as I was told there would not be)! just a little soreness. Dr. Kouli, Julie, Susan, Tina, and Megan are so encouraging! I love everything about my entire experience! Thank you so much!

My family has been participating in subtle refreshers through Esthetica for years now. The staff is friendly and highly skilled. Dr Kouli his highly skilled, producing great results with thorough aftercare. Several of us have had the benefit of the talented and professional Julie, in the Coronado office as well.

When I turned 50 I was ready for some minor cosmetic procedures and didn’t know where to start. I wanted someplace close to home with a friendly staff and a great Dr. I found that at Dr. Kouli’s office. I have always been happy with my choices and Dr. Kouli never tries to talk me into something I don’t want. I have to say Megan is always so helpful with administrative stuff and will answer any question at all. What a pleasant experience to this newbie.

Dr. Kouli and his staff are amazing. I had a consultation and from the moment I walked in I knew I had found my doctors office. My only regret is that I didn’t find them sooner. If you’re looking for knowledge, experience, honesty, warm friendly bedside manor, look no further!

I met Erika about 4 years ago and I have never been disappointed. She is very educated in the latest Ultherapy and BBL. Her goal is for you to look and feel good about yourself not to recommend unneeded procedures to make money. She also has a very gentle touch and makes sure that you are comfortable at every point in the procedure. Erika also takes her time to listen to you as well explain what to expect in order to make sure she’s accomplished the look you are looking for. I have recommended her to a friend that drives over an hour to see Erika because she worth the drive. Try her you will love her!

ERIKA DE SANTIS at Esthetica San Diego
I first met Erika DeSantis, RN, BSN (Aesthetic Nurse Specialist in Laser & Injectables) when she worked at another doctor’s office, and once she left there I followed her to Esthetica of San Diego.
I’ve been seeing her for 4 years now and I am so pleased with her work! She is truly amazing and is THE BEST IN THE BIZ! She’s treated me with Botox, Xeomin, Voluma and Radiesse and I am very happy with my results. I look 20 years younger and I’ve never had any complications with any of the products or treatments.
Erika recently treated me for an eyebrow lift by using ULTHERAPY. I was amazed at how quickly it worked, my brows were lifted and it opened up my eye area. The procedure was painless and very effective because of her quality of care.
Before I met Erika, I was getting injectables at other «sub-​par» cosmetic doctor’s offices and was never satisfied. They would either over or under inject me and the results were never what I expected, causing me to continually go back and pay more, and they would ask ME where I would like to be injected. Erika, however, is so knowledgeable and knows exactly what she’s doing and I have ALWAYS BEEN A SATISFIED CUSTOMER.
Besides her high skill level, Erika has great technique and a gentle touch — I never feel the needles, whereas other nurses would cause pain as they rush you in and out of the office. Erika takes her time to educate you to make sure she’s accomplished the look you want, which is always subtle, natural, and aesthetically pleasing.
She’s not one of those nurses who will suggest a treatment just to make money, she’s 100% interested in creating a beautiful YOU. Erika listens to your needs and educates you on the different injectables. She doesn’t try to sell you the most expensive brand just to make a buck. She’s so concerned with making you happy that she’ll go the extra mile to make sure you’re satisfied — and I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN EXTREMELY SATISFIED.
Her professionalism, sweet personality and caring nature are one thing, but her ADVANCED EXPERTISE & EDUCATION are very impressive. I did some research, which I always do, and found that she’s been in the Plastic Surgery Dermatology industry for more than 12 years and graduated MAGNA CUM LAUDE with a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) and minoring in BIO CHEMISTRY. This is the kind of knowledge and education I want in a person who’s working on my face.
Then there’s the follow-​up care. Erika cares so much for her patients that she gives them her private cell phone number so that she can be contacted for additional questions or concerns.
And lastly, she’s continually educates herself on the latest & greatest products and procedures and every time I come in she has learned a new technique.
Erika exceeds my expectations every time and I will never go to anyone else.
Sincerely,
Renee

Dr Kouli is magic and intuitive. He is a natural at what he does.
I am very amazed at his work. My breasts look like I am twenty again.
His team is sweet and the nurse I had was sweet as a Angel, true kindness.
He was the first Dr. I went to
I didn’t have to look any further.
I just could tell he was the real thing So happy I went with my heart. Thank you all. You will do a lot of good work for alot of people. Lots of good energy your way Dr. Kouli Thank you Michelle

I’ve been coming to see Erika De Santis for almost three years now and she is absolutely amazing! I have gotten Botox and Injectables from her and everything has always turned out perfectly. Any time I try something new with her she always follows up the next day to see how I am doing, how it looks and if I am happy about it. I always appreciate her kindness and sincerity to addressing any concerns I may have before we try something new. I have always had a very heavy brow and she is always able to help lift this, which has not been the case in the past with previous people I have seen. Erika has a very good hand with injectables and I would trust her to do anything and know it will turn out absolutely amazing. I have referred many of my friends to see her and all have felt the same as I have.
Thank you Erika for making me feel and look beautiful!!!

I had my surgery done at the Del Mar Location. I am extremely happy with my results. I got exactly what I wanted, nothing less. I loved the doctor and staff,
Since the moment I walked in, to the moment I walked out they were very professional, friendly, polite, attentive just overall amazing. I have recommend friends and they loved it as well. Thank you for everything. If you’re looking for a place to get your surgery done or any other treatment, this is the place to go I recommend it 110%.

Happy with the costumer service and the procedure I got. Went in and about a week later there was an opening, yes it was a bit rushed and with that said there was a small mix up (not intentional or Dr. Kouli fault) however everything worked out. I’m happy with the results and I would recommend him. He is very personable and I felt safe in his magical hands. If I decide to get any other work done I will be going to him.

I have had the best experience with the team of Esthetica & ESP. with Dr. Kouli. From my consultation, surgery to my follow up exams they have been consistent, helpful & amazing. It’s been one year now since my surgery & they are still there for me checking up to see if everything is still ok. Dr. Kouli & his team did a fabulous job. I fell in love & there isn’t any doctor I would recommend other than him. The minute I stepped into my consultation with my fiancé, they had already made us feel comfortable. They listened well & gave me time w| the information I needed to figure out what I truly wanted. My surgery was a breeze & the healing process was not as bad as I thought it would be. It’s been almost exactly a year & they feel like my family. I will be going back to visit soon.

If there were more then 5 stars to rate I would rate 100
Words can’t describe how happy I am to have gone to Dr. kouli for my liposuction. Best decision I have ever made. The staff was amazing and caring just made me feel very comfortable being there. As far as my results I’m absolutely happy. My stomach is very smooth and flat and I’m still in recovery mode seeing results instantly is great cause I’m excited to see how my final outcome is going to be. Dr. kouli is an amazing surgeon and I’m
Very honored of letting him take care of my stubborn needs cause no doubt he did a phenomenal job. I’m very happy with everything. My next needs are my flanks and I know exactly who I’m going to, to get the job done. Prices were great and overall happy with everything.
Thank you Dr. Kouli for helping me feel confident again.

I am very happy that I chose Dr. Kouli as my surgeon. I went to several other consultations prior to choosing Dr. Kouli, and even though he was the farthest away from me, I ultimately chose him because he made me feel very comfortable and his staff was very friendly and helpful.
During my consultation with Dr. Kouli I expressed to him that I wanted breast augmentation but did not want to look extremely fake due to my profession. He was very helpful in helping me select a size that met my requirements. He was great at explaining the medical procedure and still made me feel like a person and not a patient number or a specimen for surgery like other surgeons did during consultations. His staff was very friendly and helpful in creating appointments and answering any other questions I couldn’t think of previous when Dr. Kouli was in the room.
During my pre-​op I told Dr. Kouli I was really nervous (because of the twilight procedure, no GA) and he put me at ease telling me I would probably be asleep the whole time but I may be awake and joked about the funny things people say while in this state. I joked back with him I’d bring him some good stories!
The day of my surgery, they were able to fit me in earlier and were great at calming my nerves. I don’t even remember passing out after the IV, but I woke up to the nurse saying my boyfriend was already there to pick me up and I remember thinking «what? I just fell asleep!» They laughed at my confusion and said they were already done! I felt like I was only asleep for a few minutes! Very glad I chose this method and not GA. They were really great about helping me into the car since I was extremely groggy from the surgery.
I experienced the normal amount of discomfort that comes with any surgery, but I had no complications and my scars looked great! And even now, almost 6 weeks later, they are almost gone. My breasts are dropping and fluffing every day and am very happy with my results. My experience with Dr. Kouli and his office were amazing — their fun, light-​hearted atmosphere combined with experience made me feel very comfortable and I always look forward to an appointment. My only regret is not going a bit bigger! But I know there’s a BA revision in my future, and Dr. Kouli will be the one to do it!

I had a great lipo experience with Dr. Kouli in Irvine a year and a half ago. I was so pleased with the results that when it came time to have my breast implants removed, I followed him to San Diego. Again everything turned out great! I trust him implicitly and will continue to use him for all future procedures.

Dr. Kouli is an exceptional plastic surgeon who is caring, honest, and has a great esthetic eye to give you exactly what you want; just take a look at his image gallery online.
It goes without saying that he is a highly skilled and extremely artistic Doctor who does beautifully crafted work… but almost more important than that is his care and concern for his patients!
When I stepped into Dr. Kouli’s office I felt welcomed and valued, which sadly is something I can’t say for other offices I received consults at. His staff are nothing short of amazing, just a warm and friendly atmosphere, and an educated and professional staff.
Dr. Kouli answered all of my questions and my husband’s questions clearly and truthfully. He explained all the dangers involved with surgery, and what to expect if I decided to go through with the procedure. I really appreciated that he told me the truth and not just what I wanted to hear just so I would become his patient. He is very modest. If you don’t need something, he’ll tell you, if he doesn’t believe the results will suit you, he also will not do it.
As far as the results go, let’s just say that my husband is very happy and I could not be more pleased! I got exactly what I wanted and more.
My whole experience at Dr. Kouli’s office was not only professional but flawless! Through every step of the way, from consult to surgery to follow-​up! He was very educated passionate and caring! He always made me feel important and valued! I would Highly recommend him! You will be in great hands; I’ll be back for more as needed ;).
Thank you Dr. Kouli and staff.

My family and I have all seen Dr. Kouli for multiple things like Botox, mini facelift, eye lid removal, and lip fillers.
We are all very pleased with the results. Dr. Kouli and his staff are very comforting and knowledgable. If you’re looking for a doctor who’s going to be honest and help you look natural and satisfied, Dr. Kouli is the doctor to see. The office manager, Megan helps work around your schedule and is very accommodating.
Dr. Kouli does all kinds of procedures and knows what looks good.
I recommend Esthetica to all my friends and family.

I have seen multiple doctors in the past for various plastic surgery procedures and i have recently done a mini face lift and removed excess eyelids, I can honestly say I am most satisfied with the results thanks to Dr. Kouli.
His staff is very welcoming and make you feel right at home. Dr. koulis office and surgery room exceeded my expectations with their cleanliness. Dr. kouli is one of those doctors that help you make the right decision. I look so natural and 10 years younger!

I called in to see Dr. Splinter and found he had sold his practice. So i changed my appointment to a consultation. Dr. Kouli was the same personality as Dr Splinter. We talked about my concerns, what I was thinking of having done. He was able to give me some options. Instead of a face lift with eye lids lifted I chose the mini lift with cheekbone filler to lift those smile lines that look like frowns or jowls.
Instead of an eye lift he did this cool thing from inside my eyelid that didn’t even hurt and left only the tinyest mark. Hubby says no one would ever know if I didn’t point it out. Cheeks are lifted, eyes gave no wrinkles and lipo on my tummy gave me what I was hoping for and better. Flat tummy!!! Curved waist without folds. Shaped like a curvy woman without the yuk. So happy!
If you don’t know what you want go see Dr Kouli and ask for a consultation. You will be happy you did. Very nice guy. Funny too. Staff is very caring. Love you Julie and Megan.

Two months before my wedding, I decided to get some Liposculpture on my waist, torso and arms. I was researching doctors in Mexico when I saw an ad for Esthetica in Coronado, so I gave them a call. They were miraculously able to get me a consultation on the same day. The staff were very nice and caring, and Dr. Kouli was charming and honest about what he thought I should or shouldn’t do. They were also able to pull some strings and get me scheduled within two weeks.
All my fears were alleviated on the day of the procedure and I was treated very well. Don’t remember much except them waking me up and telling me it was time to go home lol. Now the next few days were no walk in the park let me tell you, but the doctor and his staff were always there to answer questions and see me if needed.
I am now over three weeks post surgery and the results are getting better every day. All my bruising is gone and my waist is looking really small. I still have some swelling as expected, but I have a few more weeks to go before the wedding.
I have already recommended Dr. Kouli and his staff to a few friends. They really made me feel comfortable and I am very happy with the results thus far. I would definitely go back if I need any other work done.
You may pay less in Tijuana, but do you really want to have to cross the border every time you see your doctor? Especially when you are recovering and in pain? I think not.