Highly recommend this office - everything went smoothly with my procedure and I am very thankful to the doctor and his team. They were on time, professional and thorough with explaining the process to me.

My Semaglutide story

While going in to Revivamed for botox, I saw a flyer about a weight loss medication and inquired. The nurse Jen, told me about it and that she herself had used semaglutide to lose weight. Having seen that my BMI was 1 point away from being in the ‘obese’ category was the freak out/wakeup call I needed. My auto immune disorder (rheumatoid arthritis) made it more urgent to do something about my weight. I was exercising (walking) and recently had started a dance class but the weight never seemed to come off.

Dr. Kohani reviewed my bloodwork and approved. She is very thorough and requires a patient to submit new labs every 12 weeks. This reassured me that she was carefully monitoring my progress on the medication.

Regina and Paola have been so kind, helpful and encouraging. Every week when I come in for the injection I feel like I have my own cheer squad! They note any side effects and gave me good tips on dealing with nausea (thanks for the ginger!) By the way, the needle is so tiny you can’t feel it.

After being on semaglutide for 5 months I can honestly say it has changed my life for the better. Except for a short period (when I was smoking, and living in another country), I have struggled my entire life being overweight.

I am not ashamed to say I did need to use this medication to educate myself about my relationship with food and to learn what ‘full’ meant. Full is not ‘stuffed’ or ‘uncomfortable’, it is simply being satisfied. Semaglutide has taught me that I don’t need as much as I thought I did. Growing up in a ‘clean plate’ culture where wasting food was not acceptable I have learned that is okay (and healthier) to leave food on the plate when I’m not hungry anymore. My portions have dramatically shrunk. I now think in terms of how much food does my body require… for me it’s usually a child sized portion. Now, I’m completely satisfied with a small piece of chocolate…and don’t feel the need for ‘just a little bit more’. Semaglutide is a tool, it is not a quick fix. You cannot eat 3 pieces of cheesecake and expect your body to be fine with that. This medication makes you listen to your body. Initially the nausea and heartburn were, at times, difficult. Ginger chews and herbal teas worked very well to ease my symptoms. Also, eating a light dinner early helped me to not feel overly full before bed. This improved my sleep. Nausea dissipated as my body got used to the dosage. Semaglutide may have side effects, but so does obesity.

The benefits of dropping the excess weight are life changing. I am now taking 4 dance classes a week, plantar fasciitis has disappeared, even my rheumatologist said that weight loss will reduce inflammation in my body easing the rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. I recently went to the eye doctor and she told me that even my vision has improved because of healthy eating and exercise!

Semaglutide has been a powerful catalyst. I am so grateful to Nurse Jen for sharing her personal experience (she gave me permission to share) and to Dr. Kohani for guiding me in my weight loss journey.

Thanks Revivamed!

My great Dr. Rahmany referred me to Dr. Samini. I was scheduled with someone else but Jennifer said go to this doctor before you make your final choice. Well the Lord was seriously watching over me. He is very nice and pleasant. His staff one of a kind. Day of surgery a whole different team. Again another great team. They made me feel so welcomed answered all my questions. Surgery come out perfect. I'm so happy haven't seen the full results but I am 100% confident I am going to look great. My surgery was not your normal surgery Dr. Samini had to be creative to get me these results. Hugs to them all.I could have been on the show Botched.

Warm, caring, patient, and super knowledgeable. What more could you want from your medical professionals? I’ve been going to the La Jolla office weekly for treatments for the last three months, and every time has been a pleasant experience. Regina has made me feel well cared for every visit. Thanks Revivamed.

The staff is amazing! I was very anxious, but excited for my consultation. Lisa and Danielle were so patient to answer all my questions. Dr. Samini makes you feel so comfortable. He takes his time to talk to you and you never feel like “just another patient.” Can’t wait for my upcoming procedure. Will update after!

Everyone in their office both in San Diego and Murrieta has taken great care of me and answered all my questions

I have been seeing Jennifer at RevivaMed in the Downtown SD office for 4 years now, and I honestly refuse to see anyone else! She is a botox Goddess! Jennifer pays attention to detail, will bring up any concerns, and will offer other solutions (which they also have at RevivaMed). I love that I can trust this team to take care of me with any issues that I bring to them, and I recommend them to everyone.

Great experience. Scheduled surgery for May.

Dr. Samimi is a phenomenal surgeon. He has a great bedside manner. The staff working there are caring, friendly, highly skilled and approachable too. He performed my breast reconstructive surgery due to breast cancer. Right after the final surgery I did not have any pain. I don’t have the slightest hesitation to recommend him and his nurses to any patients who need them. His integrity, patient care and outstanding work are remarkable.

Dr Simimi and the staff at RivaMed were extremely professional, kind and supportive. The front office staff answered all my questions and made me feel at ease. I would highly recommend Dr Simimi for his excellent bedside manner. He is very knowledgeable and kind and I was extremely happy with the results of my surgery. I would highly recommend him for any procedure that you wish to have.

Dr. Samimi was referred to me, by other breast cancer survivors. I was very pleased with the friendliness of the staff, support throughout the procedure and the outcome of my new/reconstructed breasts. Thank you so much for giving my confidence back and a new love for my old body. :)Sincerely, Ruth, 61 years old and a 13 year survivor.

I had a growth on my eye lid. I have very fair skin and therefore I scar easily. Being the child of a physician, I strongly believe the best way to find out the best doctors is to ask another physician you respect. I asked my internist who he recommended I go see. He told me that Dr. Samimi is one of the best plastic surgeons in San Diego.
I went to see Dr. Samimi. He is very caring and has a really nice office staff. He personally called me the night of my surgery to see how I was feeling. My surgery came out perfect - no scar. I can see why he is so respected by his peers. I have no reservations in strongly recommending Dr. Samimi.

Highly Recommend Dr. Samini for Breast Reduction!
I’m thrilled with my breast reduction results three months post-surgery, and I can't thank Dr. Samini and his amazing team enough. Dr. Samini is incredibly skilled, compassionate, and made me feel at ease throughout the entire process.
Nurses Jen and Regina were so helpful and caring, always available to answer my questions and ensure a smooth recovery. Karen, Dr. Samini’s MA, was also fantastic—efficient and supportive every step of the way.
I highly recommend Dr. Samini and his team to anyone in the area considering breast reduction. The care I received was top-notch, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome!

I have been seeing Jennifer at RevivaMed in the Downtown SD office for 4 years now, and I honestly refuse to see anyone else! She is a botox Goddess! Jennifer pays attention to detail, will bring up any concerns, and will offer other solutions (which they also have at RevivaMed). I love that I can trust this team to take care of me with any issues that I bring to them, and I recommend them to everyone.

I have been a breast cancer patient for slightly over a decade. Because of medical coverage issues, it became necessary to continue my medical care with another physician following my first reconstruction performed by Dr. Samimi. But, the next reconstruction that was performed by a different, seemingly competent, physician became obviously and painfully problematic. My reconstructed breast seemed more like a crumpled bag, literally. I had no symmetry, which necessitated the use of a prosthesis in order to achieve symmetry in clothing. This was very uncomfortable to say the least, and it was also painful. Knowing that Dr. Samimi had rebuilt my breast so very well with the first partial mastectomy, I took the steps to seek him out for treatment again because of the horrific issues with the reconstruction from the full mastectomy. Dr. Samimi has not let me down. I am one year out from the first step of a reconstructive surgery from the failed reconstruction, and now, with the second step completed, I truly am most pleased. Dr. Samimi, and his entire staff, are first-class professionals. They have all consistently demonstrated compassion, empathy, and above all, competence. I am a very picky, very critical person, and I have not been disappointed. I didn't expect to be dissatisfied; at all, because I knew from my first reconstruction that Dr. Samimi is truly a talented and gifted physician. This is why I returned and sought his help once again. I am so very glad that I did, believe me. I can now go forward with my life because symmetry has been achieved. And, it's not just plastic surgery--Dr. Samimi has a great aesthetic sense with the gift for treating the patient's body as a unique individual; never with a cookie-cutter approach. To be board certified is not enough: Dr. Samimi is a talented and gifted physician, and he will work with you to achieve your needs and wishes as best as possible. I will no longer have to struggle with a prosthesis in a bathing suit, and I will no longer have to explain to my students "what's going on with my breasts?!?" I no longer have to carefully select only certain types of clothing, and/or feel the need to explain anything about my physical issues. I feel more normal than I have in ages! Thank you, all, at RevivaMed!