The best gift that I received in 2022 was a recommendation to consult with Dr. Berlet about my aging face. My daughter's wedding was approaching and I wanted to look and feel my best. My aging skin was bringing me down and I was prepared to "refresh" my looks, but this was my face so I needed to trust my surgeon. Dr. Berlet talked to me, listening to my concerns and offered a few suggestions. Ultimately we decided that a neck and facelift would give me the results that I was seeking. He and his staff went over the procedure, pre-op and post-op expectations, and made me feel informed and at ease. On the day of the procedure I was nervous and excited. Pam and Rosa prepped me and kept me calm. They are the best. I had been told that I would be awake during the procedure, and that definitely freaked me out, but I have to say once they gave me valium I started to feel calm and ready. The procedure itself was truly a walk in the park for me. The only discomfort that I really felt were the first one or two numbing needles. After that I spent the next couple of hours chatting, humming to the music, and laughing. Yes, laughing. While Pam and Rosa were rubbing my legs to keep me comfy and assisting Dr. Berlet, they were including me in their banter and I was completely at ease. When they sat me up and told me it was over I couldn't believe it, it was absolutely surreal. I am now 7 months post and I couldn't be happier. Just today I ran into an old co-worker who told me that I looked great and in my head I said 'thank you Dr. Berlet'. Dr. Berlet is sweet, warm, knowledgeable and kind. He is now my go to for any concern I may have. After all, I trusted him with my face and he didn't let me down.