Reviews

“I absolutely LOVE this place! Such an amazing staff. It doesn’t matter who you get, they are super knowledgeable, experienced, and listen to your every concern. They make sure you leave a happy patient!”

“I got the IPL done on my face! Worth every penny and cannot wait to get another session done! I’m 32 with tons of sun damage (used to tan with baby oil as a teenager) then 2 pregnancies brought out even more dark spots! Needless to say my face needed some TLC! I tried a jessner chemical peel at another salon and saw no results and no fading. Tried this place and got the IPL facial done and amazing! I will upload pics once yelp verifies my comment. It does sting a litttle, but nothing I couldn’t tolerate! Would do it all over again, and plan on it LOL!”

“I have been getting facials with Sandra for over a year now and I can not believe I gave Sandra 5 stars! This means less appointment slots for me. She is truly amazing. No up sales here just great results.”

“Been going here for six years. Marylyn is wonderful. The staff is always friendly and work around your schedule. The work is always top notch. I highly recommend California Cosmetic to anyone.”

“Everyone at CCMI is wonderful. The moment you walk in, you are greeted with smiles and friendly faces. I have been seeing Melissa for my Botox. She does an amazing job. I had my first filler (juvederm) done this week and I am very happy with my results. During my consultation, Melissa recommended Arnica pellets to avoid bruising and it worked like a charm. I took it daily for a week before my procedure and I had no bruising. I highly recommend CCMI.”

“I’ve been wanting my lips to be a little fuller for a long time, so I finally decided to do it! I went when they were having a training day, so the lip injections were somewhat discounted. My experience was wonderful! The staff was extremely personable and friendly & I felt literally no pain at all! My lips are exactly what I wanted as well!”

“I brought my daughter here to treat her hyperhidrosis in her underarms. I called on Thursday & they were able to see her at 9am on Friday. Staff was amazing & Marylyn was so gentle that my daughter said that barely felt any of the pricks. Game changer as the place who treated her before caused her a bit of pain.
I’ve been looking for a new place to get my “age defy’ers” & I’m happy to say this will be my new “go to”. Hours & location are super convenient & they are more than happy to work with a time crunch & are eager to save you a buck!! Love them already!!

When you walk in their doors, you will surely feel right at home, just like we did!!”

“Everyone who works at Calif. Cosmetic Medical Institute is EXCELLENT! Having “work” done can be intimidating since there are risks of looking overdone or fake. They have provided the natural looking enhanced look I sought to achieve. They are excellent at teaching and guiding you to achieve your goals. They don’t try to upsale and wisely advise to not have too many enhancements to your face at one time so as to not appear overdone. I’m so glad I found this business on Yelp.”

“I came here for dermaplaning and it was a great experience. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable.”

“I think Marylyn and the facility is very professional and kind. Marylyn is wonderful, patient and listens to my concerns. I have had fillers and laser done at the facility and I am very happy.”

“I met with Dr. Tuominen for the first time to remove 2 skin tags (eyelids) and several cherry angioma spots (forehead) I have had for years. Dr. Tuominen put me at ease when he explained how simple and quick the procedure would be for removal of these skin anomalies. I was nervous at first as this was my first time going through any procedure for my face. However, throughout the process Dr. Tuominen explained what he was doing. It was simple and quick! I would definitely recommend Dr. Tuominen as he is expert In this field.”

“Marylyn is a true professional and amazing artist! I was so nervous on my first visit and she knew just what to do to calm me down. We talked about the results I wanted to achieve and she provided her recommendations on how to obtain them. She is so easy to talk to and completely understood that I did not want to look “done” just refreshed. I was thrilled with the results and feel like a new person. My only regret is that I did not find Marylyn years ago!”

“Sandra is excellent! You will love your facial. Try adding a dermaplan on top of your facial. My skin felt like silk.”

“This place is great! Living in Orange County I’ve hopped around from place to place looking for a good respectable office for Botox/fillers. They are so honest and not out to just make a buck. Marylyn is so nice and did an amazing job with fillers. I inquired about volume and she said I could do it, but for the places I was having filled, it wasn’t necessary. She could’ve just done it and charged me double what I ended up paying. I will be coming back for all of my skin/cosmetic needs. Thank you!!”

“Absolutely incredible. It is awesome to see a true professional doing what is best for us. Love her !”

“I recently had a Collagen Pin treatment at California Cosmetic Institude; even thou I did all research possible and I knew what to expect it was very comforting to know I was in good hands. After almost an hour I was done the pain was minimal. I was concerned that the redness and swelling was not going to go away but it did; after a few days I went back for a hydraFacial plus. The combination of both treatments left my skin feeling and looking amazing. California Cosmetic Institute is the best place to get all beauty treatments; the staff is great, friendly, very knowledgeable and up to date. They have the best prices in the area, I highly recommend it.”

“Sandra is amazing. She is making you feel like you are chatting with your best friend and her nurturing and caring personality is very soothing.

Lori is an expert with Botox and fillers. She has done my first Botox and under eye fillers. I was naturally nervous but, her professionalism calmed my nerves down and I will see her now on the regular.

The front office staff is always welcoming and so friendly.

Thanks Girls :)”

“I tried other places in Newport and Irvine before coming to CA Cosmetics and I’ve found that it is the best place for lasers and fillers. Sandra is amazing and Dr. Tuominen is a true artist – and that’s super important when you’re injecting and adding volume to the face. Join their email newsletter for monthly specials. It’s definitely been worth the drive for me. My skin has never looked better!!”

“I went there with a friend for my first time. It was really clean and the whole staff was really nice. I would definitely go back!”

“I have been coming to Marylyn and this spa for many ,many years. Always great service,pricing and friendly staff of people ? !!”

“I drive an hour to get to this place because I trust the medical staff. I had a bad batch of Botox once and I vowed to be more scrupulous in regards to who I let inject my face. I have had many procedures done here and they do not disappoint. Very caring people from the receptionist to the nursing staff.”

“I’ve been going to see CCMI for years. I have recommended many many friends and every one of them have been more than pleased with their experience. Marylyn and every staff member are compassionate, caring, informative and most importantly honest. Always a pleasure Marylyn! Thank you for being you!”

“Loving this place! Lately I have been feeling a bit…well…older looking, and i’ve been looking for a refresher. I have seen Marylyn for a couple procedures now and I must say that she has helped me feel very comfortable. She even lets me text her with any concerns which is appreciated because I am a slightly nervous client my first time around. You can tell she is knowledgeable and experienced and she will take the time to explain everything to you and ensure you are comfortable as well as make recommendations to address your concerns. So far i’m very happy with the results of every procedure i’ve had done and I love that they walk on the conservative side rather than a go big or go home approach. You can always add but you cant necessarily take away instantly! Their pricing is very fair as well and I will definitely keep coming back. Reception is very friendly and i’ve never had an issue with scheduling…always willing to work with you! Thanks California Cosmetic Medical Institute, you’ve definitely got a repeat customer here.”

“This place is the best! I have had many different procedures and my skin has never looked better. I need to thank Sandra. She gives the best facials and is so knowledgeable with skin care. I just finished a peel with Dr. Kory and when I saw my before and after photos you would not believe it. I’m going to be 65 this year so I need all the help I can get. If you are looking for a place to go this is your spot. YOU WILL LOVE SANDRA!”

“After many failed experiences with Botox at other medical spas, I was referred to this office by a friend and decided to give it one last try. I am thrilled to say that this will finally be my last! Chanel is awesome. She is not only professional, knowledgeable and honest, but most importantly, she made me feel comfortable. This is the first time after multiple treatments in other spas that I felt like someone truly listened to my concerns and took the time to ensure that I not only understood the process, but that she would give me exactly the results I was looking for. It has been a week since my treatment and I couldn’t be happier. Chanel even followed up with me to ensure that I was happy–I just love that! Thank you for a great experience…and to Sherri at the front desk for being so kind as well! Will be referring all my friends here!”

“It’s never too late to start taking care of your skin. I’m a newbie to all the facial treatments but I must admit it’s the best gift I could give myself. I promise once you start you will ask yourself “why have I not done this sooner?” You won’t regret it! The staff makes you feel right at home. They are always nice, the rooms are clean & they are all experts… Contact them to create a personalized skin treatment plan that will fit your lifestyle and help you attain the skin you have always wanted.”

“I recently had my first visit to the Cosmetic Medical Institute, and I really appreciate how MaryLynn took her time and walked me through my options and the process of those options. You can tell she really enjoys and cares about the work that she does for her patients. I was referred by a friend who had great experiences and I will refer my friends due to my experience.”

“It was my first time visit, got so nervous and scared about getting laser treatment. Marylyn explained everything in details and made it awesome experience. Nice office, friendly staff, excellent service, & very satisfied with result : ) Definitely recommend to anybody!”

“Absolutely the best experience, the office staff is friendly not stuffy which is a definite plus for Orange County. After trying a few different locations for Botox and Fillers, this will be my last stop. Lori spent a considerable amount of time getting to know what bugs me, she then used her magic to perfectly enhance and refine. She is extremely detailed, professional and fun. Thank you!”

“Over the past couple years I have been suffering from intense hyper-pigmentation on my cheeks, forehead and upper lip and I tried just about everything there was out there but nothing helped . I was embarrassed day in and day out walking around with dark spotting but then I found California Cosmetic Medical Institute. I was introduced to their Clear and Brillant machine and it changed everything . The entire staff made me feel so comfortable and were so helpful . Chanel was an absolute angel and was so caring about what I wanted to see as the overall outcome and was determined to help me get rid of my dark spotting. I highly recommend this place to anyone! I can truly say my face is finally clear of dark spotting and I am overly satisfied with the outcome.”

“Sandra is the best! 2nd collagen P.I.N. & my skin is looking great, hydra-facial’s are fantastic. She truly knows her business & it show’s in her work. You can’t stop the aging process, but by taking care of your skin you can keep it looking good.”

“I have been going to California Cosmetics for the past 7 years. I always have great experiences and results from both Marilyn and Sandra. The office staff is exceptional and professional. I highly recommend Sandra for facials. My skin had never looked better and Sandra is a doll. Highly recommend I will not let anybody else touch my face.”

“If you are like me, and have been looking into the right place to go to get the best, and most trusted care when it comes to having anything cosmetic done, you have clicked on the right place. They are very careful, conservative and not pushy at all. They do not try to up sale you on anything you don’t need. They really have your best interest at heart,. Not only that, they are gentle, and make you feel so comfortable to be around. You will not be disappointed! This is the first review I have ever written, but I felt it was an important one to share my opinion, because after all, you would want to go to someone you trust when it comes to self improvements. There are a ton of options on Groupon, and I have always ended up disappointed….dont waste any time…give these wonderful people a call and at least go in to meet them, you will be glad you did :)”

“Robin is a game changer! I developed adult acne in my late twenties. I consulted with several dermatologists to no avail before I found Robin. Talk about the best luck ever. Immediately, I realized that Robin was significantly more knowledgeable and experienced than anyone I previously visited. She did not treat my problem as a vanity issue but understood the severity of my discomfort. The woman worked magic. Robin is compassionate and empathetic. She has a gentle style and even the extractions are not painful. Robin is thorough and excellent at her work. She does not force products down your throat but recommends products if you ask. They’re awesome by the way. Whether you are trying to hold off the aging process, deal with a painful skin condition or want to treat yourself, Robin is your gal. And she’s fun and sweet. What more can you ask for!”

“I have been going to California Cosmetic for over a couple of years. I have Sandra do all my facial needs ie hydrafacial, dermaplaning and exilis. Which over the past two years my skin is looking fabulous. I’m in my 60’s and people are always telling me how nice my skin looks. Sandra is a great esthetician but move over a great person. I always enjoy my treatments. In November I go for my 3rd and last Collagen P.I.N. treatment. Loving what it is doing for my skin. I go to Marylynn for all lasor needs. I’ve tried others closer to my home but no one can compare to California Cosmetic.”

“I’ve been coming here over a year to see Robin for micro needling and my face looks amazing after three treatments. I used to have acne and acne scars and I barely have them now. I really can’t say enough good things about the office and staff! If you want to see good and fast result, you have to see them!”

“Been here several times for Botox with excellent results and really decent prices. Not much more to say except : convenient, easy access, good parking, no waiting, always able to accommodate my appointment needs & when I tell them what I’m able to spend, they work with it and don’t ever pressure me. Just a good all-around experience.”

“I have been coming to see Marylynn for years for my Botox and she is the only one that I trust! I highly recommend coming here if you’re on the fence!”

“I love this place. The staff is great, but more importantly their work is wonderful. As I started aging, I considered getting some skin help. I was scared to death when I first went in. I wanted good looking skin, but I wanted more for it to look natural. It has now been many, many years since I first started going and it never disappoints. I have had peels, lasers and fillers, with always great results. I would never consider any place else. If you are considering trying any procedures, I would definitely consider CCMI. “

“I have been going to Cal Med Spa for years. I have always worked with Mary Lynn who treated and cleared up my Melasma within the first 2 or 3 visits. Now I go back regularly for Botox injections. The office staff is always cheerful and helpful. The prices are great.”

“I’m been going to California cosmetic institute for years now and they have the best service and products they are great, very professional, knowledgeable and charismatic. Everyone in the office is great and on top of it the prices are the best”

“Like most women I want beautiful skin! For YEARS I have struggled with Melasma. It is stubborn and challenging to take care of. Every place I went gave me the same regime….IPL’s, microdermabrasion, etc….Sandra and Lori gave me a new technology to try called Clear and Brilliant. WOW! My Melsasma is gone and that is only after 2 treatments. My skin glows and there was no down time! Sandra’s facials including the dermaplanning have made me look even younger and youthful. This place is worth checking out!”