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Face, Brow, & Neck Lift - Beverly Hills, CA

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Four years ago at 56 I decided it was finally time...

WORTH IT$17,000
Four years ago at 56 I decided it was finally time for that "sometime in the future" face lift. As an international flight attendant, I had seen several aftereffects of surgeries on many of my co-workers. I noticed that the most effective surgeries were those that appeared natural, leaving the viewer knowing that something had changed, but can not identify what. Also, there is the suggestion of "freshness". I wanted a surgeon who could produce such results. Dr. Minniti accomplished that and more.

The two biggest areas of concern was the deepening of my nasolabial folds and the beginnings of a droopy neck. When I went back to work, I heard over and over how fabulous I looked, followed with questions such as, "did you cut your hair"? When I shared with them the work I had done, all were shocked saying that I definitely looked younger and fresher, but one would never guess surgery.

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Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 148 Reviews
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I live in a relatively small area in California, so started searching online to find a doctor. I feel so fortunate that I found Dr. Minniti. After my first consultation with Dr. Minniti, I felt extremely comfortable and confident in his abilities. He spent a considerable amount of time with me, not only explaining in detail what he would be doing and why, but also listening to me. His statement to me at the conclusion of our consultation, "I want to take 10 years off your appearance without looking like you had a face lift", was spectacularly achieved. The results of my surgery were amazing, more than I had hoped for. I consider Dr. Minniti a gifted surgeon with the eye of an artist. I will be 60 next month and am continue to enjoy the effects of Dr. Minniti's work. I do use fillers for maintenance and still drive over 200 miles to see Dr. Minniti as I can't imagine trusting anyone else as much as do him. Plus, it is always a joy to see him and his wonderful staff.

Replies (3)

Thank you for sharing your experience on RealSelf! I'm glad you're happy with your results. How long would you say it was after your surgery before you were able to get back to your normal routine?

Great story! How long before you went back to work? I want people to have that reaction when they see me for the first time post-op, and am wondering how many weeks you were away from work. Oops, I see Angie had almost the same question...great minds.

Great minds, indeed. ;)