Berkeley Parents Network: Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift)

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Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift)

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Considering Blepharoplasty/ eyelid lift

April 2007

I am considering having my eyelids lifted, and I'm not even sure what type of doctor to see. Can anyone make a recommendation and also a ball park estimate of the fortune this will cost! anon

Dr. Rona Silkiss has an office in Oakland, one in SF, and a few others. She specializes in eyes and I got her name from my optometrist. She is excellent and does not try and sell you more than what you want. (e.g., I went to a dermatologist to get those tags burned off and she tried to talk me into doing botox!). She is also realistic about what the surgery can do and what it cannot do. I strongly recommend that you go do a consultation with her (when I did it, it cost $75.). She is serious, highly professional, unpretentious, and does superb work. I had my eyelids done and stayed home a few days but never had pain. I'm really glad I had it done and recommend her without question. Good luck!

SF plastic surgeon for blepharoplasty/eyelid lift

April 2007

I'm looking for a plastic surgeon who specializes in eyes. I'm mid-30s but I have heavy, droopy eyelids. I really don't like that surprised look some women seem to have when they get their eyes done. I just want that extra fold gone which seems to rest on my eyelashes. Please give me your recommendations. I would prefer a Dr. in San Francisco, but I will consider the East Bay if that Dr. is really the best. anon

I had a blepharoplasty last November by Dr Stuart Seiff of Pacific Eye associates. www.pacificeye.com It seems as if he did a good job -- people think I look more rested rather than I had plastic surgery. Amy

I recently had blepharoplasty surgery and was extremely happy with the results. Dr Eshima is a fantastic surgeon and I would use him again if I ever wanted anything else done. I wanted to look as if nothing had been done (just the sagging removed). No one can tell I've had surgery unless I choose to tell them. I am in the medical field and interviewed many well known MD's before deciding on him. He is one of the top plastic surgeons around. Sparkling eyes

I would check out Dr. Elizabeth Lee. I had surgery with her almost a year ago (breast reduction, tummy tuck) and she is absolutely fabulous. I know she has extensive experience with all types of plastic surgery, including blepharoplasty. Dr. Lee is nice, approachable, easy to talk to, caring, and understanding. She will listen to what you want and your expectations of the surgery -- and will tell you your options objectively, without any pressure. If you search the BPN, you'll find she has fantastic reviews for many different types of plastic surgery -- and I believe if you're serious about surgery, she is definitley worth checking out. Based in Berkeley. www.artfulsurgery.com

I highly recommend Dr. Elizabeth Lee. Her work is work of art!! I have known her for almost 6 years. I know few patients whom she worked on: eyebrow lift, breast augmentation, and tummy tuck. She operated on me less then a year ago. I Love IT. More then anything - she is very easy to talk to, warm and most of all caring person. Her office staff are very freindly. Her phone # is 510-704-2170 dedicated patient

Dr. Rona Silkiss is the best one to consider for blepharoplasty. She only does eyes, she's a great surgeon and was recommended by a anethesiologist friend (who works with all the local surgeons). I know she does her surgeries in a variety of locations, so call her in Oakland for more information: 510-763-0881. anon

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