Norcal Medical and Riopelle Aesthetics

I love this office. I see Leslie every 4months or so for botox. She is very attentive and professional and makes me feel very special. Leslie is an expert on «just enough». I used to be scared I would end up looking like one of those ladies that has had too much done. My friends cannot tell I have had botox just that there is something different.
Last month I went to another clinic because it was closer. It was a completely different outcome. No judgement except Leslie takes the time to get to know her patients and what they want. She knows her products and what they can do. Leslie has always given me quality care and solid advice.
I thoroughly recommend Leslie. She is awesome and I will be going back in 4 months!
Thank you Leslie.

Just returned to Leslie after six months off. I have been her patient for about 4 – 5 years. My botox had not completely faded, but I went in to catch her before the holidays and get a touch up anyway. Wanted to be sure I left her a review as I have the highest respect for her as a person as well as a medical professional. I couldn’t remember if I had already left one, and while checking, I just happened to read the «reviewer» who suggested that she believed Leslie had somehow tampered with the product (Botox), because she was disappointed with her result. That sort of libelous and defamatory statement is probably actionable, but without even getting into that, let’s look at the facts. One can talk to any physician, and find that the way drugs interact with any patient can have wildly differing results. It is possible that this person has developed a resistance, which is uncommon, but does happen over time to some. What I know is NOT remotely possible, is that anyone at Norcal would ever, for any reason whatsoever, tamper with a medication to be administered to a patient. They are medical professionals who deal in skincare medications, NOT a group of fly by night quacks who inject people with unknown substances to make a profit from malpractice. It’s one thing to say one is not happy with a result, but to make a suggestion like that with absolutely no evidence to back it up is criminal. Period.

A long journey for me, with a total weight loss goal of a stubborn 66 lbs. Christine has been the support I’ve needed to keep going even when I thought I would give up! Providing me with email encouragement and positive thoughts along the way (even discouraging me from those Taco Bell cravings!). I have 36 lbs. to go and now look forward to my Wednesday weigh-​ins, as well as recipe sharing too! This has been the best decision of my life.

I know I know. I usually only Unilocal when I’m frustrated at a place. So here it is again. I’m sorry but I’ve gone to see Lesley a few times now. First results were good. Lasted for just over 3 months which is normal for me. So I kept going back. This is for botox btw. The last two times I’ve seen her I’m not sure what’s up. Results have not been good. I got my forehead and between my eyes injected less than a month ago. Same amount as usual and it took about a week to kick in — except this time it’s already worn off. Looks like I didn’t do anything! Weird right?
I have a friend who has been seeing her as well for filler who is also not happy with her results and felt ripped off. I won’t be going back here anymore. Fool me once… Fool me twice…
I’m thinking she dilutes the product or is charging me for more than she’s actually using and maybe just pricking me and not even putting anything in. I don’t know. Something is strange.

Leslie is amazing. I went to a few places before going to her to get quotes and they wanted to give me WAY more Botox than I needed. I am in my mid-30’s and am just doing preventative work. I was referred to Leslie by multiple friends because she is known for being modest on your first experience so you don’t overdue it and look unnatural. She did just that and I am very pleased with the results. I won’t even think of going to someone else for Botox.
I will add, I had gone to NorCal Pleasanton several years ago for other services and it was a run down building, but they have done a complete remodel and it’s adorable now. I was surprised to read the negative reviews from a few years ago. I’ve had nothing but pleasant experiences there. The staff is wonderful.

This experience was a first for me and Leslie was wonderful and she is a true professional. The product she used is (Juvederm). I am thrilled with the results. I definitely recommend the Nor Cal Weight Loss Clinic. It is much more than that.

Leslie is the BEST!

***This review is for Leslie and the office staff***
Two and a half years ago, I started going to NorCal for my Botox injections, and I’m so glad I switched. You see, when I moved to the area, I first went to Renu Laserspa (see review) down the street from my house and they were having a $ 10/​unit special on Botox. Well, when I was due for more injections, I asked if they would price match with NorCal since I was a repeat client, and I was told no. So, off to NorCal I went!
I am SO glad I made the switch! From the first visit, the staff was friendly and welcoming (unlike at Renu). Sure, the interior design at the time was slightly outdated, but I wasn’t there for that – I was there to get my forehead frozen! (When I went in today, I saw that the interior has been updated – it looks great!)
Chris checked me in, gave me my paperwork and then introduced me to Leslie. Leslie is amazing! She does EXACTLY what I ask. I’m not one of those women who wants a ‘natural’ look. I want no movement whatsoever. I explained this to Leslie and she didn’t shy away at all. I love it when someone gets things right the first time! On top of knowing her craft inside and out, she is so cool, great personality, and treats her clients like they are her friends!
I don’t know why on earth anyone would go anywhere else for their injectables. Really. At NorCal, it is done right the first time, for the right price.
My next review for NorCal will be about how Leslie does on my juvederm injections, and I’m sure that one will be five stars, as well.

Leslie is the best, affordable sweet and talented. I am very impressed with her services. Have been going to her for about 4 years now. I have strayed away from her a couple times because of a good referral but I ended up paying more for the same work. Before I had met Leslie I went a couple different places and my botox was a mess. Awkward bubbles bruising and mistakes in placement. When it comes to botox and any other service you really shouldn’t take risks. The only reason I didn’t rank this a 5 is because the location is kinda run down and ill designed. Service is good though and Leslie Owens is amazing!!!

The service at the Walnut Creek facility is horrible and I would not waste your money!!!
For their weight loss services they are only open Tuesday 4−7p, Thursday 4−6p and every other Saturday 12−5p. I have been there four different times and all four times the nurse either went home early or was just «busy» but the end result is that I have only been seen one!!!
As other reviews mention, they don’t care about the patients, they give you the pills and send you on your way. The lady I saw was rude and unprofessional, she got offended when I started asking questions, which she did not have answers for. She was in a rush to get rid of me.

This place is a dive!
Low budget and looks like it!!! Interior décor is sad Goodwill cast offs!
I went there for Groupon Botox deal and yes, at $ 10 a unit is a good deal. However this place is a dump! Was told that the estetician would be there at 5 pm — she was late and finally when she arrived, she had to hang out with her child and do after school homework with him before she could see me. (What! I’m waiting and can hear you!!) The room performing Botox is like a back alley med clinic.
Because the Botox was socheap, I tried to make another appointment — BUT NOBoDY BOTHERED TO RETURN MY PHONE CALL ever!
Don’t bother — this place will be out of business soon

I went to the Pleasanton office because I got a Groupon for botox. I noticed that it didnt seem to take well on one side. I gave it a month and results weren’t getting any better. I called and asked if they honored their work because I had never had this result before and they said they did. I came in and they «touched up» that side but they charged me for it and a couple weeks later it looks the same. I don’t know if they are diluting the doses or using inferior product but somethings up. Also their office is in an old home but instead of being quaint it’s just shoddy and run down. I don’t know if I trust that it’s sanitary. I guess you get what you pay for so I’m not going to waste my hard-​earned money or risk my health here anymore.

Bought a groupon online for $ 79.00 reg. price $ 265.00! Boy am I glad I didn’t spend $ 265.00. Right off the top I asked a question through groupon about their hours, and they referred me to their website. The website said all 3 locations were open Sat. and all work until 7 most evenings. Not the Case. Only Walnut Creek is open every other Saturday. The website may be corrected by now, but it was hell just trying to get my first appt. Once I decided to make the trip to W.C. my appointment was not as expected. The «Physicians assistant» took my blood pressure, had me fill out a bunch of forms, then gave me a «guide line» to losing weight. All the basic common sense stuff. She then gave me a 30 day supply of pills and sent me on my way. I was told that if I wanted to continue it would be $ 199.00/ month, which for me was basically $ 200 bucks a month for diet pills. I asked if I should come back weekly to weigh in besides the vitamin B shot and she said it wasn’t necessary. I was under the impression they are not happy about the groupon price, and I didn’t feel for one minute that they cared about my weight loss, or my continuing progress. I was hoping this would be a place I could count on to support me in the weight loss journey, but its not the case at all. The Pleasanton office is only open until 3:30 which makes it impossible to get to since I work until 4:30. I also dint want to drive over 30 miles during commute hours to get to S. R or W. C either, so I am not able to get the weekly B12 shots. The pills also gave me a headache, so I did not continue to use them. Not a great weight loss place, maybe they are geared more for the botox crowd since there were 3 people waiting for that.

I finished my weight loss program I started in April. I was trying to drop as many lbs. as I could before my knee replacement surgery. I did 1000 calories a day with shakes and bars. Overall I know that I did quite well. I’m off the diet now, but have learned valuable skills to manage what I put in my mouth. Today was my biggest surprise, I had a size 12 pants in my drawer forever. Tonight I thought, I’ll try them on. OMG! They fit. Thank you Norcal!