Bharat Kothakota

Bharat Kothakota is associated with Self Care LA, a Santa Monica aesthetics and injectables practice serving men and women with cosmetic and wellness goals. The practice offers physician-led care across facial rejuvenation, skin treatments, body contouring, and wellness services.

Its injectable services include Botox, Dysport, TOX/neurotoxin treatments, dermal fillers, lip fillers, and cheek filler. Skin-focused options include microneedling, PRP, chemical peels, and facials. The practice also lists CoolSculpting and body contouring, along with NAD+ therapy, hormone therapy, medical weight loss, and peptide therapy.

Consultations and treatment planning

Self Care LA describes in-depth complimentary consultations for its treatments. For Botox, the consultation includes discussion of treatment areas, expected results, facial structure, muscle movement, and personal goals. The practice states that Botox sessions are customized to the individual and commonly address areas such as the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes.

According to the practice, Botox appointments involve fine-needle injections and take only a few minutes, with minimal downtime. Results generally begin appearing after a few days and reach their final state around two weeks, while treatment effects are described as lasting about three to four months.

Provider-led care

The practice identifies Bharat Kothakota, MD, as a board-certified physician and medical director. Nurelle Gamliel is listed as a PA-C and board-certified physician assistant. Online appointment requests are available through the practice’s booking link.