Dr Gloria de Olarte

Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

65 N. Madison Avenue - Suite 406 | Pasadena, California 91101 | Phone: (626) 577-7965 | Fax: (626) 577-4625
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Plastic and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Testimonials

There's nothing like hearing from actual patients. Here are real testimonials from Dr. de Olarte's patients.

Tummy Tuck

Dear readers,
As the sun went down, my bedroom became dark. I turned on the light and looked in the mirror. It might as well have been a funhouse mirror, the kind you see in a circus. There was nothing normal about what I saw. Once again, I was shameful and felt disgust at the sight of my midsection. Not only was it unhealthy for me to have all the weight in my midsection, but it was also very unattractive and not sexy. All of this took the fun out of shopping for clothes and dressing up. I felt that if I could fix this, I would feel better about my appearance. I made the decision to have an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). The reason for fixing my body was not solely cosmetic but theraputic. Feelings of frustration and disappointment forced me to inquire. I called my sister, who had a tummy tuck two years prior and based on her referral I landed in Dr. de Olartes's office. I met with her and her staff and immediately knew this was what I wanted. They were caring, informative and not pushy in anyway. Dr. de Olarte's picture portfolio on surgery was impressive and thorough. Surgery was scheduled and performed. Thanks to my family especially my mom, recovery went extremely well. I am four sizes smaller and much happier with my overall appearance. I would have done this sooner if I had known the results would be fabulous. All my thanks to Dr. de Olarte.
-Veronica

Tummy Tuck

In June 2007, I consulted Dr. De Olarte regarding an extended abdominoplasty. I had been referred to her by my friend who had also had the same procedure done by her. At the consultation and the preoperative appointments I received packets of information that were most helpful with my decision making, preparing for surgery, and fully understanding the surgical risks and post operative care. Dr. De Olarte spent a considerable amount of time explaining exactly what steps would be taken; showing me graphic pictures of actual procedures done. She explained the importance of the extra steps she takes to insure a thorough result, whereas, many other physicians do not. I felt well informed and confident in my decision to choose her as my physician.

I carried a spare tire for 22 years after giving birth to my son. Despite a committed regimen of exercise and eating properly I could never lose it. De Olarte is a brilliant and skilled surgeon. She took off 16 pounds of skin/fat and an additional 10 pounds came off during the weeks of recovery. I lost 11” around my hips and 5” around my waist. I have gone down several sizes in clothing and I feel like a new person! I no longer have the pain in my hips and lower back. It is easier for me now to exercise and I feel so much healthier.

An extended tummy tuck is not an easy surgery to recover from. You need to take deep breaths and cough plus wiggle your legs/feet every 15 minutes, walk every 2 hours, sleep in a sitting position for weeks, deal with drains and constantly pulling the girdle up and down, and in my case I had severe lower back pain from being hunched over for weeks, plus I got an infection in the incision and my drains fell out. It took 7 weeks before I felt like I could function normally.

One needs to carefully consider all the facts before having a procedure like this done and most importantly they need to choose someone they can trust who is highly skilled. I strongly recommend Dr. De Olarte and her wonderful professional staff, Carmen and Sue. They are also well informed and were most helpful with any questions that I had.

I am sincerely most grateful and appreciative.
-Karen D.

Facial Plastic Surgery

Dear Dr. de Olarte, Thank you so much for my beautiful eyes and nose!! I am very happy with the results of my eye procedures. The bags and droopy lids are gone, and my eyes just look absolutely gorgeous. I think I look younger and don't have a tired look anymore. Surgery was a breeze! Everyone from the nurses to of course Dr. de Olarte took excellent care of me. It was a very comfortable experience. Dr. de Olarte is an incredibly caring Doctor. I am just so pleased with the results of my procedures and with Dr. de Olarte. She spent a lot of time with me, answered all my questions, I was never rushed."
-Lisa D

Tummy Tuck

2-19-2007
I had been wanting a tummy tuck since the birth of my second child but wasn't sure about who to trust. When I found out someone in my family had the same procedure, I thought it would be best to talk to her doctor since she had such a positive experience. I am so happy Dr. de Olarte did my surgery. She's fantastic! Her work is beautiful and from the first visit, I knew I could trust her. Her staff is amazing! They have all made me feel comfortable and answered ALL of my questions. I feel very blessed to have met them all. Thanks so much to Dr. de Olarte and her staff!
-S. Maher

Tummy Tuck

I was 60 years old when I decided to have a tummy tuck. Diet and exercise weren't helping at all when it came to reducing the size of my abdomen. After doing my homework, I choose Dr de Olarte because I was impressed by her experience, education and background. From my first consultation to my last visit was a very satisfying experience. She patiently explained the procedure to me and answered all my questions. Her employees are also very top notch as is her office. The surgery itself wasn't nearly as bad as I had expected, after four weeks I was as good as new, I was even mowing my lawn again. I also would like to add that her fees are extremely reasonable.

Now my daughter is following in my footsteps and is also having a tummy tuck done by Dr. de Olarte.

The thing I love most about my new figure? NO more ELASTIC waistbands!
-N. Jordan

Rhinoplasty (Nose)

Dr. de Olarte fixed my mom's nose almost 20 years ago, so when I decided to have the same procedure done, there was no question about choosing a doctor. My mom's nose looks fabulous and so does mine. I am very pleased!
Robin Cole

Mini-Tummy Tuck

After having 3 children (including a c-section), I was always unhappy with my lower abdomen. I am very active, fit and am a runner, but no matter what I did I could never seem to lose my "belly pouch." I then decided to have a mini-tummy tuck. I did a lot of research and went for a few consultations, and selected Dr. de Olarte. I felt very comfortable with her from the moment we met. I liked that she gave me options. She took her time with me and answered all my questions (and I have a lot!). The surgery went very well and my recuperation time was fast. I think it helps to be in shape to begin with. Dr. de Olarte did an excellent job and my scarring is light and minimal. I would recommend Dr. de Olarte to anyone who is considering plastic surgery. She is thorough and confident about her work and it shows.
- C.M.

Facial Plastic Surgery

2-8-07
I just want to phone my experience so others can find courage to do it. About a year ago a friend referred me to Dr. de Olarte. Since my first visit with Dr. de Olarte throughout the operation and sub sequential follow-ups my experience has been a positive one. I found Dr. de Olarte to be highly professional, knowledgably, caring, and most important someone who takes pride in her accomplishments. I am extremely satisfied with the services received and the results of the operation -facelift-. My husband, family, and friends feedback have been very rewarding. I can highly recommend Dr. de Olarte and encourage everyone to pursue her services.
Gladys Brito

Tummy Tuck

6-21-2006
Dear Dr. Gloria De Olarte,
Thank you for a great job done on my tummy tuck! Wow, I am so overwhelmed with the results that I start to cry because God blessed me with the best surgeon there is. I cannot thank you enough for giving me my new look and best of all for the confidence I now have within me. I was surprised how great my surgery went and best of all, my recovery was a smooth one. I never imagined I would look this great! Who would have though that my surgery would also have an effect on my job performance? My boss gave me a great review and noticed a big change in my approach, noting a confidence she had not seen in me before. Now I am able to speak up and give my input and ideas for my projects. The results from my surgery gave me a boost and self-esteem which I had never experienced before. I have been asked if I had to do it all over again, would I? My response is, that I most definitely would and without a doubt because you are the best!

-Sincerely,
L. Salcido

Breast Augmentation

Dr de Olarte preformed breast implants and a tummy tuck in July 2004. After meeting with her during the consultation I knew she was the right doctor for me. She took the time to reassure me about my decisions and questions about plastic surgery. The surgery went really well with the recovery as planned. In less then 3 weeks my family and I were able to go beach camping. My scars are healing great. I would recommend Dr. de Olarte to anyone and have referred her to many friends. My surgery has made me feel better about myself and the way I look. Thank you Dr. de Olarte.
-Shannon Frazier

Breast Augmentation

After having my (3) wonderful children, I felt myself unsatisfied & somewhat unhappy with my appearance. For several months I pondered the idea of getting fuller breasts, or in a sense getting back what I had lost after breastfeeding my children. Like many other mothers as myself, I have to admit, I felt somewhat scared about the whole process; I thought that I would not be able to follow my restrictions, since I still needed to care for my kids, but then after having a consultation with Dr Olarte & seeing some of her results, I got courage to proceed. Which I am glad I did!

I have to admit, I didn’t encounter too much discomfort. The entire process went fairly easy & I was back home before my kids were out of school! Would I do it again? Of course!
-Anonymous

Rhinoplasty

19 years ago I came to see Dr. Olarte. The best decision I made. I never liked my nose, it looked like a Roman nose, with a bump. I had my surgery on a Thursday and went to work on the following Monday. No one could tell I had a Rhinoplasty - I always have compliments on my nose - Just perfection! Thank you Dr. Olarte, I trust my face, body & my life in your hands!
-Alma Pozo-Breen

Liposuction

3-7-07
Thank you so very much Dr. De Olarte for giving me the body I have been yearning for all of my life. All my life I have been very self-conscious and insecure about the way I look, especially with my body. Since my surgery, I have gained so much self confidence and my self esteem that I've sought after for so long now has never been higher. I have always wanted to be comfortable and secure with my body and thanks to you Dr. De Olarte I have never been happier! I am so pleased with the outcome and the way everything has turned out. Dr De Olarte and her friendly and caring staff (Sue and Carmen) were very helpful and informative throughout the course of my procedure. They were quick to answer any of my questions and addressed any concerns that I had. I knew what to expect and was 100 percent confident going into surgery and was fully prepared for the recovery phase. As time passed and I began to recoup, I noticed a difference within days. As i followed Dr. De Olarte's orders and did what was expected of me the recovery phase wasn't as difficult to overcome than expected. Before i knew it, weeks and months went by and as time continued to pass my new body began to take shape. My new and improved body was being molded into the body i always dreamed of having. Dr. De Olarte and her wonderful staff have made this experience so worthwhile. They truly care about their patients and they will stop at nothing to ensure that your wants and needs in which you desire are met. Thank you Dr. De Olarte, Sue, and Carmen for sharing this life changing experience with me and making sure that my wishes of being comfortable in my own skin were granted.
-anonymous

Liposuction

10! 10! 10! That’s the score you & your staff receive from me. Words can not describe how extremely pleased I was following the surgery. From my experience in your office to the hospital to my follow-up visits. You are an extraordinary surgeon with a great staff. I have recommended you time and time again to all of my friends. The ones that have chosen surgery have chosen you as their surgeon and have been pleased with their results. I hope you continue practicing because I will certainly keep bragging about you.

Sincerely,
Adriana H.

Tummy Tuck

Dr. Gloria De Olarte is an excellent doctor who puts your mind at ease.  I am 55 yrs. old and had a tummy tuck done 8 months ago. Though I am still healing, I've had no complications. I went back to work 8 days after my surgery (4 hr. days & too soon), but I just sit at a computer in a quiet office. My back hurt from not standing up straight for a while, and of course the pain & discomfort from the muscle stitching, not the hip to hip incision. I did vacation in Puerto Vallarta after 6 weeks (again, too soon) but I still enjoyed myself. I am very pleased with my results but the healing process can be somewhat depressing.
-DD

Non-Surgical "Liquid Facelift"

I went to Dr. De Olarte because my daughter is getting married and I wanted to refresh my face. After our consultation, Dr. De Olarte recommended Botox for my forehead and crows feet, Perlane for the lines around my nose and mouth, and Juvederm for my lips. I was a little apprehensive because I had never done anything like this before. But I was very happy with the ease of the procedures and mostly with the results. I looked refreshed and rested. It took approximately 30 minutes and I was on my way. There was no down time. I highly recommend this “liquid facelift”.
-Ida – February 2008

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