Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift)
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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!
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
Nov 2006
I am considering an eyelid and/or brow lift. Has anyone had this done by a Kaiser
doctor? I am aware that Dr. Elizabeth Lee comes hightly recommended by this
community, so any other Dr. recommendations (Kaiser and otherwise) would be
appreciated. Any additional information and recommendations would also be greatly
appreciated. Thank you
Anon
I recommend Kaiser for cosmetic surgery. I had some work done with them 4 yrs ago and paid
1/2 the price, plus they did a great job. The Cosmetic Surgery unit will take non-Kaiser
members as well as Kaiser members, since the surgery's elective and you have to pay for it
yourself. They did a thorough consultation, they had the latest equipment, they were
well-trained, and they performed good follow-up care, too. Anon
I recently had some cosmetic surgery and was very pleased with my results. MD to check out;
Dr. Eshima is in SF and does not advertise. He has a great reputation and his work is
impeccable. Also, he does not encourage you to do more and will be as conservative as you
want. I am in the medical field and found him and his office staff to be ''top of the
line''. Happy and looking natural!
Sept 2005
Over the past year, I have noticed a marked increase in the
sagging of my upper eyelids. This sagging causes people to ask
me if I?m tired or cranky when I feel fine and I?ve started to
dread appearing in photographs. I feel I look older than my
age and certainly older than I feel which is especially
frustrating when I work so hard at staying in good physical
condition. I am unwilling to undergo surgery because of the
recovery time required (two weeks of not working out and
perhaps a month of bruising, etc) but would like to explore non-
surgical options which are less effective but less invasive.
Has anyone had experience with non-surgical eye-lift treatments
that they would be willing to share?
anonymous
Go see Dr.Elizabeth Lee
in Berkeley. She has a host of arsonal
to help look not so tired. Everything from topical skin care,
to botox, it works well for what I think you're talking about
and now threading. I've done some things, I have appreciated
her honest appraisal. She's a mom of four and a surgeon, she
understands tired!
more awake looking
There is accupuncturist who does non-surgical facelifts with great
success. Her name is Michelle Bullard, LAc. and her office # is 510 845
8282. She has an office on 4th St. in Berkeley.
Good Luck
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