Finally! - Del Mar, CA

It's rare for me to write a review, in this case I felt it necessary to share my experience as it may help someone else who is considering Dr. Chasan.

I was 17 the first time I can recall someone describe me. Specifically they were describing the area encompassing my neck, chin and jaw. They were one, there was no separation among the 3. The more I tried to lose weight thinking that I would magically have a separate neck, chin and jaw the more I realized that it wasn't meant to be. Genetics were my enemy. About 10 years later, I was in my late 20s and summoned up the nerve to have surgery. It was expensive for me at the time, but in my mind it was something that had to be done, I was so unhappy with my appearance. After the surgery my neck was smaller, the sagging chin was firmed up a little, there was less fat, but there was no definition, no sharp angular lines like I had imagined and hoped for. I was disappointed, but had to convince myself that my money had been well spent and that given my genetics, this was the best I could hope for, it was an improvement. I had continued with an active lifestyle, I was muscular, yet my face betrayed my appearance, it was round. My face would have been at home on someone much heavier, much less active. Over the years as I grew older and although I continued working out, I gained weight as we do with age. Still, my face was much rounder and softer than I thought it should be regardless of my weight. Another 15 years passed, I let my dream resurface, I again began to think maybe. Another surgery, and another letdown. Once again, my neck was smaller, the sagging chin was firmed up a little, there was less fat, but there was still no definition, no sharp angular lines. I swore I was done, never again would I be disappointed.

Another 8 years rolled on, I moved to San Diego and eventually met with Dr. Chasan. I Immediately knew that he was the one surgeon I could trust to finally make my vision a reality - if it was possible. I am very detail oriented and had learned from prior experiences, so I met with Dr. Chasan several times to make certain we were on the same page regarding every last detail of my surgery and recovery. After each consultation I would come up with more questions, and request a followup consultation. Dr. Chasan took an interest in my prior history, provided suggestions, explained the role my genetics would play, and let me know he would spare no effort working towards my dream, but there were no guarantees. Dr. Chasan did a thorough job of preparing me so I would not be disappointed. Unlike the 2 prior surgeons, Dr. Chasan explained the limits to me and even the effect the prior surgeries would play. The day finally arrived, I had the procedure and the following day despite being swollen and bruised, I could already tell Dr. Chasan had exceeded my expectations. I thought back to all the years that had passed, the 2 failed attempts, a lifetime spent wishing. Dr. Chasan explained the surgery to me, and the extraordinary steps he took to make my dream a reality - some cutting edge stuff. It's been 5 weeks since the surgery now - I can see my jawline, angles have appeared where there were none, my neck, chin and jaw are separate parts of me! The internal swelling will continue to recede for another month or so, so the angles will become slightly more pronounced. No more Polar Bear neck as it was once described, never again. As I look in the mirror each morning I can't help but think how happy I am with the way things turned out!