The Kahn Center for Cosmetic Surgery

Horrible experience.

I had a rhinoplasty, it is not how I liked I have been trying to reach doctor Kahn since may. No response ! His office is closed. My process is not done yet and he vanished. I left several messages, emails but no response. This is so disappointing and frustating. I spent so much Money and I’m not happy and is gone ! I don’t know what to do.

Don’t go to this place trust me. 2008 open rhinoplasty has left me with scars, spider veins, collapsed nasal valve on my right side due to too much cutting of the cartilage (left me with one smaller nostril than the other) and a deviated septum that was not fixed. I spent all that money, instead of being more happy, confident, and having better breathing, it did the opposite– breathing is worse!
The staff and even Dr Kahn himself are not professional. You can just tell the way the u operate and how they present themselves. I had a hunch but didn’t follow my gut feeling. I should’ve walked out that place as soon as I stepped in.
I remember post surgery I came back and the side of my nose had scabs dr Kahn was using his fingernail scraping it off because he thought His staff had forgot to take off the sutures, but it was actually scabs. I mean who picks at it like that?
I just wish I had done more research. I am on a mission to find a good doctor for a revision to fix this terrible job. That’s if it’s even fixable. More money and time down the drain. 7+ years later and it still haunts me that’s why I’m finally Unilocaling it now.

There’s a bit of a disconnect between the, how do I say, the «flashiness» of the web-​site that has on its intro page very photoshopped plastically perfect models, and the very real and personable staff at the Kahn Center. I went in for a consult and was so pleased with my relaxed visit. Dr Kahn listened to me, showed me what he thought would be a good way to go, and gently pointed out some things that I had not noticed.
Dr Mo is also kind and helpful. I look forward to what comes next!

You’re reading this review, because you’re perhaps, contemplating cosmetic surgery to start off the New Year. This is my personal story and experience with cosmetic surgeon Doctor David Kahn and his staff which may hopefully help you to make the best choices and decisions.
In my late forties I noticed increasing eye bags and aging along the jaw line and neck. When I smiled however the sagging and aging were somewhat camouflaged. One day I caught my reflection in a window and didn’t know who I was looking at. My jawline was drooping so much even when smiling that my seriously aging face could no longer be concealed. This is when I began my search for the mythical Ponce de Leon’s, Fountain Of Youth. My discoveries led me to an easy an inexpensive way to maintain a more youthful look. The temporary remedy was face-​lift tape. Face-​lift tape was very effective. I was pleased with the results and used this method for turning back my facial clock for several years. Eventually, however the facelift tape was no longer able to hide my aging skin to satisfaction and so I sought a more permanent way to turn back the clock. Thus began my search for a cosmetic surgeon.
These are the methods I used in helping me make an educated decision. I read reviews and watched videos. I studied before and after pictures again and again. I questioned Board Certification, years in practice, contributions to society, philosophy, personal background, costs and payment options. I narrowed my search to three cosmetic surgeons, one woman and two men.
I chose San Francisco’s own Doctor David Kahn of
«The Kahn Center for Cosmetic Surgery».
and this is why.
I could say without hesitation, Doctor David Kahn is a creative cosmetic genius. Doctor Kahn shared my outlook in that maintaining the human vessel should be no different from maintaining our hardwood floors, our fireplaces and our rose gardens. Doctor Kahn recommended only procedures deemed necessary to achieve the results I was looking for. Doctor Kahn is an interesting individual. He’s warm, gentle and a wonderful listener. Doctor Kahn is also a fine pianist. Prior to surgery, I had the pleasure of listening to this great surgeon play. Doctor Kahn has the «Midas Touch».
Before my consultation with Doctor Kahn, I met with and spoke to the members of his staff, Mo, Cristina and Maria. Nurse Cristina and Office Manager Maria are professional, thoughtful and down right sweet. These two girls go out of their way for you, helping you with all the necessary paperwork, prescriptions and follow-​ups. Cristina and Maria gently hold your hand through everything.
Then there’s Doctor Kahn’s closest assistant, Mo. He’s terrific. Mo is the Director of «The Kahn Center for Cosmetic Surgery. Mo has a great sense of humor that will keep you in stiches even when he’s removing the stiches. It won’t take you long to see that Mo is a sweetheart with genuine concern for his patients.
Because I’m probably a bit more fearful than most of anesthesia, I’d like to take this time to mention Daniel. Daniel is Doctor Kahn’s anesthetist. He’s worked with Doctor Kahn for twenty-​five years. Daniel explained everything, all the pros, all the cons AND he answered all my questions. After my consultation with Daniel, there was no doubt I was in excellent hands.
Simply put, Doctor Kahn has a «Medical Troupe Of Excellence.»
THE RESULTS:
Luv, luv luv the results. Doctor Kahn brought back my jawline, tightened my neck, removed bags from eyes, softened my chin, enhanced my smile and rejuvenated the spirit in my face. Seriously, I look thirty. Sixty is the new thirty. People are taking pictures of me again. My fiancé is all over me. My neighbors would like to be all over me. Women and men half my age want to hang out with me. Be prepared, it’s a little over whelming at first but WOOPIE I’m glad I did it.
The Fountain Of Youth is a reality. Carpe diem, ‘vivre éternellement’.

At first I had written a 5 star review because I was just so happy to not have my old nose anymore. Dr. Kahn and his team were lovely at the time and felt like family. After my initial cast removal after 1 week, I never had a follow up because I ended up moving to another town. I was horrified upon the first cast removal and instantly felt I would need a revision, which after 2 years I just finally had and am in recovery from. I put 2 stars now because I needed to spend $ 12,000 on a revision because of a V-​Deformity and also nasal bridge collapsing that could have been prevented through the use of initial graft spreaders in the bridge. My nose from Dr. Kahn was cute and better than my previous nose by far, but it was assymetrical and I ended up looking like 2 different people from each profile. After a year it became increasingly harder to breathe through my nose. I had to get a revision where they took cartilage out of my ear and put a graft in my bridge. My new Beverly Hills surgeon asked if I could get the post-​operative report from Dr. Kahn, saying this wasn’t necessary but would be helpful in his understanding of my last procedure to know what was done and where he left off. I called Dr. Khan’s office relentlessly for a week after leaving 2 voicemails. No one ever answered and no one ever returned my calls, despite my being very gracious and polite in describing the situation and request. Made me feel very unloved and uncared for as a patient and added a damper to my whole experience there. I am loving my new nose from the revision as it is finally symmetrical, I’m still having breathing trouble on my right side but the operation was literally one week ago and so I’m hoping that’s just down to me having to heal more on that side.

After thinking about having a face lift for years, I finally had a «New Lift» or” Weekend Face Lift «done and I feel I look ten years younger! Dr Kahn, Mohab, Christina and Maria all made the procedure both pleasant as well as successful. The personal care, the emotional support, the careful instructions were all professionally carried out.
Even though I had the surgery only two weeks ago, my face looks very natural, there is no bruising and the suture lines are well hidden. I would and will recommend the center for any type of plastic surgery.

Dr. Kahn and his staff are extremely professional and caring. Dr. Kahn is without a doubt a master of his art. He utilizes techniques that improve the natural beauty of each individual. His staff members Mo, Maria, and Christina are among some of the nicest people, as well. They all work together to go above and beyond what is expected of caregivers. I highly recommend him for anyone considering his services.

I had Dr. Kahn do a rhinoplasty and liposuction for me in the past. This time I came in for a fat transfer. Flew from LA for the procedure. It’s only been a few days, but the results look fantastic so far. Basically, Dr. Kahn took a small amount of fat from my hips and applied it to my cheek area. The contours of my cheeks are so nice and defined now! It definitely makes my cheek bones stand out, while still looking balanced with regard to my face.
Everybody at the Center was extremely nice and friendly. Dr. Kahn was very thoughtful and really listened to me during the consultation, and then followed up to make sure things were going well afterwards. Christina, the nurse, was very attentive and sweet (tucking me in, preparing me food) when I came back from general anesthesia, and Mohab even drove me home after the procedure. These peope genuinely care. Couldn’t have asked for more.

Simply amazing. Incredible work. Let’s you know what is and is not possible (some people like to go too extreme and it simply won’t work). Explains everything. On call if you have any questions. Results were simply fantastic.

I just had the best experience with Dr Kahn. I waked in for a consult on a procedure and while he could have easily have done what I requested and made a quick buck he gave me an honest and extremely professional recommendation that I should not change anything. I guess my sister was right after all …

Dr. Kahn has great personality, and caring, kind person I remember. I would trust him for fix my look! I would like to get some help for my look soon! I want look younger!!! And beautiful!!!

Dr. Kahn and his office (especially office manager Mo) are great and I highly recommend them! I met with a lot of surgeons over several years to discuss fixing my nose after it was broken in a fight. Dr. Kahn was the only surgeon I met who could promise he didn’t need to cut the area between the nostrils to fix my nose and straighten it out. His anesthesiologist is great too– he has such a relaxing demeanor and vocal tonality that it might have made me fall asleep before the drugs.
Dr. Kahn is an old school style doc– he has a paper calendar and doesn’t use computer imaging or 3d modeling (he hand draws your nose), but it’s obvious he does a ton of surgeries because there is a constant flow of people coming out of the operating room. While other doctors are editing images and writing papers on obscure topics, Dr. Kahn is probably busy making someone beautiful in his operating room. His results look really natural and are very subtle, but most importantly he is minimally intrusive.
I can breathe about 80% better and while my nose is still healing, so I have yet to see the final result, it is looking very nice.

I am a Director of nursing at an out patient surgery center and I thought we were the Nordstroms of the Surgery Center until… I came to see Dr. Kahn. I have to say from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave his staff is excellent. Maria front office is warm and welcoming answering every question. Mo his office manager is so knowledgable and helpful… Dr. Kahn is so professional and patient. I was very fortunate to have had my rhinoplasty done by him. My nose looks perfect… I have seen hundreds of noses done at our surgery center but never as good as his… Please take this from an former Operating Room nurse he is absolutely the best!!!

I can only begin to express how very pleased I am with Dr. David Kahn’s work as a cosmetic surgeon. I know; cosmetic surgery is for women, except for a few vain men. In my case that may in fact be true. At 65 I was frustrated with my «family» neck, you know the neck I mean — the one that looks like a turkey waddle. I asked Dr. Kahn to fix that problem area and to tighten up my cheeks while he was at it. During my initial consultation he suggested a minimal jaw implant to improve my profile and overall appearance. On the day of surgery I asked for liposuction to get rid of love handles that nothing had been able to remove– not even 30 years of exercise and diet. I was marked up and taken right to his surgery.
Successful surgery is usually enough to recommend a physician, but in Dr Kahn’s case that was only ½ of the story. The Kahn Center for Cosmetic Surgery is more than just David Kahn; it is an integrated center with an amazing staff of professionals. Maria greets you at the front desk and immediately makes you welcome and comfortable. She always has a smile and a willingness to get a quick answer to your questions. Dr. Mohab Mohamed is the Director of the Surgery Center and primary assistant to Dr. Kahn. Mo is a warm and caring individual who patiently goes over everything associated with the surgical procedures and recovery (he also removed my stitches post operatively). Mo gives his contact information so that any questions you might have pre-​surgery can be dealt with not only quickly, but any hour of the day or night. Nurse Kristina, Dr. Kahn’s surgical nurse is a dear angel. After surgery she cares for you and helps you prepare to leave for home. Before walking out the door she gives you her phone number and reminds you to call at any hour with post-​operative concerns (I spoke with her twice during the first couple of days of my recovery). Every staff person I interacted with was warm, friendly, concerned and helpful, not just once, but during every encounter. The staff fully represented Dr. Kahn’s values at every turn and I can’t speak highly enough about them — they uniquely contributed to making all aspects of the experience highly positive and worry free.
My results you ask? I’m only 10-​days post-​op but look at least 10 years younger and no longer have love handles. I look in the mirror and can’t believe the results. Yesterday I had a chance to look at my pre-​op photos and then look at myself in the mirror — my reaction was a grin from ear to ear. I am exceedingly happy with the outcome and know that over the next several months my happiness will only increase. It is without reservation that I give my highest recommendation to the Kahn Center for Cosmetic Surgery.

Completely ignore the review below, tarnishing the name of someone without explaining the facts in detail for all Unilocalers and threatening businesses with frivolous lawsuits have no merit in Court. Dr. David Kahn is one of the best known and respected plastic surgeons in the country! I am so glad I found him for my face procedure. I found him through other websites, a SF Chronicle article, and a TV report on him. He performs surgery at his center=huge, I mean huge $$$ savings!!!

I went to Dr. Kahn in October 2011 for an initial consultation for otoplasty (ear-​pinning). His calm demeanor and extensive knowledge and experience was what won me over to go through with the procedure. He has 20 – 30 years of experience and has done thousands of these surgeries, and I realized I would be in good hands. His staff is also very friendly and helpful for scheduling follow-​ups and ensuring I have all the information I need for a successful recovery.
The results were exactly what I had hoped for. I could not have asked for a better experience!

Dr. Kahn did my rhinoplasty and chin implant, i vas very satisfied with the results and overall service i received at The Kahn Center for Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Kahn is amazing at what he does and i would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional and skilled surgeon. I was also impressed with the staff, they are extremely nice and helpful with answering questions. Thank you Dr. Kahn!

Dr Khan lied to me. He promised that he would break my nose and re-​align it. He did not. Afterwards I went to another doctor who took X-​rays and confirmed that my nose had not been broken. Dr. Khan manipulated me and performed a half-​ass procedure to save his time at my expense and increase his profits. His staff was grossly compliant. Allow me to add details of my experience, and within Unilocal’s guidelines. At least that way, Unilocal will have to break with it’s OWN POLICIES if it removes this review. Then I will take legal action against Unilocal for violating our terms.
First off, this review is not a conflict of interest. Secondly, this is a PERSONAL experience. Thirdly, this is not a personal attack, but a review on the service I received. Fourth, this is relevant to the potential experience of a future customer. Finally, this is not plagiarism but my own words. With the Kahn Center, I was promised a result that I did not receive. I furthermore expressed my complaint with them via phone and email, and received no reply. After consecutive attempts I finally used legal jargon to express that I felt they were not living up to the agreement. Only then did I receive a response. The response I received was very dissatisfying, like the results of the procedure. This is an honest review of my personal experience at the Kahn Center for Cosmetic Surgery. What a jerk.