Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD

During one of my visits, Dr. Alex and I talked about my lip situation (hah) and the different options available to add fullness. What I love about him is that he always suggests starting with something conservative and then building from there if needed. In my case, I opted to try a lip flip before trying filler — it’s fairly inexpensive, is the most conservative option, and if you don’t like it, it wears off much faster than filler. The process itself is simple — just 4 units across the upper lip. The most annoying part is that for a few days after, your lip feels VERY strange. For me, it was almost like being numb from the dentist, making it hard to do things like put on lip balm or rub my lips together. That being said, that’s a totally normal and expected sensation, and it does go away after a couple of days. As for the results, they are very subtle. It’s only been a week since I had it done, and Botox can take up to two weeks for full effect, but I have a feeling this is pretty close to the finished product. You can see in my after picture that my upper lip is slightly upturned, and casts a tiny little shadow that makes it appear fuller. It also looks softer — I’m generally a very tense person, including the muscles in my face, so the Botox has made my mouth look less severe. I’m overall very pleased with the result, and I’m glad Dr. Alex suggested trying this before going straight to fillers. I should also note, for anyone comparing my photos, that I had a couple of units placed at the outer, bottom corners of my mouth at the same time to relax some marionette lines that have started. So the slight upturn at the corners of my mouth are from that, not from the lip flip. Updated on 2 Apr 2021: Just wanted to add one last picture, now that it’s been a full two weeks, to show the finished product. As you can see, it’s not dramatically different from last week’s, but definitely a difference from before.

I’ve had great cheekbones my whole life, but they’ve started to lose volume as I get older. Decided to treat myself to Voluma for my upcoming 39th birthday, and so far I have zero regrets. We did a really conservative amount — 1 syringe on each side — but it made a HUGE difference. I’m only one day out, so I’m still swollen and I expect the fullness to go down a little after everything settles, but you can see in the pictures how much more volume I have. It also looks very natural, like all of Dr. Alex’s work. The injection process itself wasn’t bad, but I got myself worked up beforehand and ended up almost fainting after the first side. To be clear, it didn’t hurt; it just felt strange, and I’d gotten myself good and nervous beforehand. Dr. Alex and his staff were SO nice about it. They immediately lay me down, got me an ice pack, and brought me orange juice and a granola bar. I kept apologizing, and they were so sweet and reassuring. Once the dizziness passed, the second side was a breeze because I knew what to expect. In terms of recovery, I’ve basically had none. Dr. Alex applied some arnica patches before I left the office, and sent me home with a second set to use at bedtime. My cheeks are a little sore to the touch, and I’m a little swollen, but that’s all. I expected to bruise since I bruise VERY easily, but all I have are a few very tiny spots at the injection sites. Dr. Alex offered to laser them for me, but I decided not to since they’re super tiny and easily covered with makeup for Zoom meetings. Will update again in two weeks! Updated on 31 Oct 2020: Now that the swelling and bruising have gone down, you can see how subtle and natural the results are. It’s exactly what I was hoping for, and I couldn’t be happier. Really beautiful work from Dr. Alex as always.

Dr. Alex and his staff are simply the best. My skin has never looked better! From the moment you walk in to the second you leave, Dr. Alex and his staff are warm, friendly and extremely attentive. During our first consultation, Dr. Alex sat with me to discuss my concerns and goals. From there we mapped out a conservative plan to combat wrinkles, sun spots, and maintain a youthful appearance by using Botox, a laser skin treatment on my neck, and the #nofilter treatment on my face (a 2 step treatment starting with an IPL photofacial followed by an Ultra Microneedling treatment). Having been a patient for well over a year now, I’ve been thrilled with the results. I especially love seeing the before & after photos. The office is a beautiful oasis of calm and serenity. I especially love the incredible massage chair that patients get to enjoy before or after their treatments and seeing the calming imagery on the flat screen TVs. I choose to go to Dr. Alex because he is simply the best and I trust him. He has a loyal patient! Thanks to Dr. Alex and his lovely staff, Jessica and Carla.

I know the anxiety that goes into finding a doctor whom you can trust with your face so hopefully this post will be helpful. I couldn’t be happier with my results, so all the time and research I put into finding the best cosmetic doctor in the industry paid off. I had a fantastic experience at AE Skin! Dr Alex is the best in the industry. Excellent facilities and super clean office with all nurses so nice and kind. The moment I stepped into Dr Alex office I immediately felt confident and have not been let down. Dr Alex has excellent bedside manners plus top skills. First, Dr Alex custom design his work differently for each patient and he posts daily updates of his work on his social media. By following his Instagram I discovered for myself amazing and natural results of his work that totally blew my mind. Seeing a real work of someone is a huge deal for me as it showcases real results on a day to day basis. When I first came into Dr Alex office I knew that I am coming to someone who has mastered his skills to its fullest potential. Second, Dr Alex is very kind, smart and he truly cares about his patients. He actually takes time to listen and most important - honestly advises and gives recommendations that are based not just on what you want but takes into consideration personal morphology. I have been coming to his office for a while now and each time he ensures to respond to all of my questions with a smile and a great attitude. He loves his work and he is striving to make you feel wonderful. I did different procedures with Dr Alex and I was amazed how pain-free and fast everything is done. He did such a wonderful work that I haven’t bruised or felt any pain or discomfort. The results were amazing because he is attentive to what you desire and also transparent about every single procedure. He explained everything to me in a very simple way. After each procedure, his staff reached out and followed up with you to make sure I am doing good and everything is okay. Its so important when a doctor actually follows up and still is available in case you have any questions. Will definitely be returning!

I love AE Skin! The Doctor, the staff, the office...all amazing! I have been seeing Dr. Alex for many years now and I love going back each time. He's addressed many of my concerns from acne, to what laser treatments I needed for different skin concerns, botox, hair growth...I could keep on going (like i said, its been years lol). The staff is so friendly and extremely knowledgable. I get to relax in a cozy little space or that fancy massage chair before Dr. Alex addresses all of my concerns. It's truly the best and I couldn't recommended this office enough! :

I love this place so much! I have never had a skin issue they couldn’t handle. All of their products are soooo good. Really sweet staff. Best place you can go really. I had some scarring on my face I wanted to get rid of and they’re pretty much completely gone. My skin has also cleared up from using their products and doing their skin clearing BBL facials.

Dr Alex and staffs are very nice. They do make you feel special every time you walk in. The treatments are great andproduce excellent results. I personally prefer thought and bright laser treatment. The results are excellent

Amazing! Dr. Alex is extremely sweet and smart. He listens to his patients and recommend the best procedures to make you look younger and beautiful. He is always answering questions. I trust him and I highly recommend him.

I had the #nofilter treatment with Dr Alex and I’m really happy with my results. My skin feels soft and tighter. I have a scar on my face and I already see a huge improvement! The texture and color of my scar has improve. I constantly get complements from my family and they also noticed how the appearance of my scar has improved. The treatment is super easy and comfortable. I trust Dr Alex and I have referred my mom and family because I know her is a well experienced Doctor who cares about his patients.

My experience with Dr Alex was amazing, I’m so happy I found A E Skin. He is a great doctor and a well experience injector! I told him about my concerns and he recommended I had a Voluma filler (cheek enhancement) so I did and I love how it contour my face and gave me an subtle lift, addressing my laugh lines. I was initially nervous but to my surprise it was an easy and comfortable treatment. The numbing cream he uses is so magical I didn’t feel anything. I love how he cares about his patients comfort level. I’m really happy with my results it looks very natural and I’m always getting compliments from family and friends. I highly recommend Dr Alex!