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R Laurence Berkowitz MD

4.6 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Tummy tuck surgeon in San Jose, California

Board-certified Financing Mommy makeover Drainless

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  • Board-certified plastic surgeon certified in plastic surgery — the recognized standard for a tummy tuck. Verify with the ABPS →
  • Financing payment plans / medical financing (e.g. CareCredit) offered — ask what monthly options they accept
  • Accredited facility operates in an accredited surgical facility — worth confirming where your procedure would take place
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  • Phone +1 408-369-9300
  • Website illuminateplasticsurgery.com — book a consultation and see their before/after galleries

Hours

Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 8 am–5 pm
Friday 8 am–5 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Office hours differ from surgery days — call ahead to schedule a consultation.

Procedures they offer

Tummy-tuck procedures R Laurence Berkowitz MD is associated with, drawn from the practice's own info and patients' reviews — not a clinical recommendation. Your surgeon will advise which, if any, fits you.

💧 Drainless Tummy Tuck

“She sedated me throughout the procedure so that I was unaware of the transformation taking place below the drapes, No drains, no catheter which demonstrates how Dr.”

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About this practice

Features patients and the practice mention for R Laurence Berkowitz MD — a quick read on what to expect before your consultation.

💧 Drainless Tummy Tuck

“She sedated me throughout the procedure so that I was unaware of the transformation taking place below the drapes, No drains, no catheter which demonstrates how Dr.”

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These features are compiled from reviews and the practice's own info — they describe what patients report, not a formal guarantee. Confirm anything that matters to you (accreditation, financing terms, who performs the surgery) with the practice, and always verify board certification with the ABPS.

What patients say again and again

Patient-reported opinions from public reviews, not endorsements or medical claims — the themes that recur across 18 Google reviews.

💗 attentive bedside manner 4 mentions

“Berkowitz' surgical & office support team were all so kind, professional & very knowledgeable.”

🧑‍⚕️ skilled & experienced surgeon 4 mentions

“Berkowitz is a talented plastic surgeon and a gentleman.”

From the reviews

I have had several procedures with Dr. Berkowitz with outstanding results. He has performed a Lower Blepharoplasty, Breast Lift, Earlobe Repair and Revision Rhinoplasty that was an extremely complicated case. I hope to help as many people as I can from my own personal experiences. There are far too many Dr.

★★★★★ — Lisa, Jul 2016

Had a triple deviated nose. Excellent results, Easy Recovery. Great staff. Was nervous about the procedure however dr Berkovitz and staff could not have been more accommodating. Would highly recommend !!

★★★★★ — Deborah, Jan 2018

After having a child in addition to weight loss, I was left with substantial extra saggy skin on my abdomen and my breasts were drooping from volume loss. I was referred to Dr. Berkowitz by another physician who said Dr. Berkowitz is to whom they would entrust their family.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Jan 2023

My son played water polo throughout his childhood. Two broken noses and one high school graduation later, we decided to do something about his crooked, bumpy and internally mangled nose. Another surgeon I trust recommended Dr. Berkowitz as it was a very complicated surgery.

★★★★★ — Janet, Apr 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews — patient opinions, not endorsements or clinical claims. Read all 18 reviews →

Researching a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is major surgery with real risks and a recovery that usually runs several weeks — this page is a starting point for finding a surgeon, not medical advice. The most useful next step is a consultation, where a surgeon reviews your health history, examines you, talks through your options, and gives a personal quote. Bring questions and don't rush the decision.

Questions worth asking: Are you board-certified in plastic surgery (and can I verify it)? Where would you operate, and is the facility accredited? Can I see before-and-after photos of your own patients? What are the risks and the realistic recovery timeline for me? What's your revision policy if something needs adjusting? Whatever a listing says, always verify certification directly with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) at abplasticsurgery.org, and discuss your candidacy, risks, and recovery with the surgeon.

Where to find R Laurence Berkowitz MD

Iluminate Plastic Surgery, 2400 Samaritan Dr Suite: 206, San Jose, CA95124

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