What motivates me the most is when I'm able to improve someone else's life. Many of my patients have an insecurity that they think about almost everyday. When I can help someone feel better, they have the confidence to go after their dreams.
From my first appointment through every follow-up, Dr. Stein showed an outstanding level of professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine concern for my well-being. He listened closely to my thoughts and questions about undergoing rhinoplasty and septoplasty, ensuring he understood exactly what I hoped to achieve in terms of both appearance and breathing. His clear, detailed explanations gave me confidence and peace of mind throughout the entire process. The outcome has been nothing short of amazing—my nose looks beautifully proportioned and natural, and my breathing has improved more than I imagined possible, making a real difference in my daily comfort. The team at Stein Plastic Surgery, including the surgeon, nurses, anesthesiologist, and front-desk staff, was consistently kind, attentive, and professional, creating a warm and supportive environment from start to finish. I am deeply appreciative of their expertise and care, and I would enthusiastically recommend Dr. Stein to anyone considering these procedures.
A friend of mine had rhinoplasty surgery with Dr. Stein a couple of years ago. My friend's results were outstanding - not only was his nose perfectly shaped but it fit his face so well and looked so natural that I doubt anyone ever suspected it wasn't the nose he was born with. My friend did extensive research on cosmetic surgeons in the Raleigh area before selecting Dr. Stein. So when I started considering cosmetic surgery, Dr. Stein was the only cosmetic surgeon I considered. In addition to my friend's glowing recommendation, looking through Dr. Stein's before and after photos on both the internet and in his office, made it clear that Dr. Stein's surgical abilities greatly exceeded those of other area surgeons. My own cosmetic results are as excellent as my friend's. Not only did Dr. Stein's results exceed my expectations, taking years off my face, but they look so natural. Dr. Stein went over and above for me. From his patience during the 4 consultations I had prior to committing to having the surgery, to his kindness and flexibility in allowing me to change my surgical date twice due to illness, Dr. Stein earned my trust and respect. He set realistic expectations for me of what to expect post-op and his thorough, written pre and post op instructions were so helpful. Post-op he has continuously eased my concerns by responding promptly via both email and in person. Dr. Stein's staff are also outstanding. Jordan, the lead patient care coordinator, has endless patience, kindness and knowledge. I emailed her quite often during the recovery period and she always responded quickly and addressed all of my questions. Jenny, the delightful receptionist, always makes me feel welcome and at ease. Dr. Stein's many nurses are all knowledgeable, caring and helpful. Thank you, Dr. Stein, for an exceptional surgical experience!
I had a revision rhinoplasty and Dr. Stein absolutely exceeded every expectation — my nose is everything I wanted and more. It’s refined, proportionate, and truly transformed in the best way. I’m beyond happy with my results! From the very beginning, I appreciated how real he was about what could be achieved — no fluff, just honest, expert guidance. That made me feel completely confident throughout the entire process. I traveled from Charleston, SC after doing research and seeing his incredible results, and I would make the same decision again in a heartbeat. The entire team is exceptional. The nursing staff is so kind, attentive, and professional. Jenny at the front desk is a ray of sunshine — always welcoming with a warm smile that instantly puts you at ease the moment you walk in. If I ever decide to have more work done, I won’t go anywhere else. This practice is the gold standard in both skill and care.
I am extremely pleased with my facelift. It's been 6 months and he did a wonderful job. I am at the 6 month mark of my facelift with Dr. Stein. I am extremely pleased! He did an excellent balance between my wanting to look natural and look like myself as well as not being so subtle, that it wasn't worth the work. I was concerned about it looking one way or the other, but it is perfect. I am 61 and look so much younger. I no longer have bags under my eyes and the sagging skin and jowls I had before my procedure. Dr. Stein is direct in his communication and on what can and can not be achieved. He is an excellent, experienced surgeon. He was one of the three highly recommended surgeons that I consulted for my facelift. I felt very comfortable with him, but I will say that his style is more surgical. The other two were very warm and empathetic but ultimately, the skill is the ultimate decider. While the staff were all wonderful, there could be more attention to what you and your caregiver will experience in the first 72 hours. It was after surgery that my husband learned he would need to drain the tubes every couple hours for the night. It is not pretty! We expected the first 24 hours to be rough, but it was still really rough for over 48 hours. I would not have been able to care myself had my husband not been able to work from home the next two days. Having had three emergency abdominal surgeries in my life, I believed I was prepared for the rigors of recovery. A facelift is is not for the faint hearted. However, the results are so great that it was absolutely worth it.
I had a rhinoplasty in June. From the consultation to the 6 week post op, everyone was so helpful and beyond caring. Dr. Stein is a great doctor with so much knowledge and expertise. His staff is amazing, and the office is a very clean and relaxing environment. Thank you to Dr. Stein and his staff. My results are and continue to be something I am so thankful for daily.
I had a septoplasty about 6 years ago and I know it's not supposed to change the way your nose looks externally, but I swear mine did. I have never loved my nose, but it became a big insecurity of mine since my septoplasty in 2018. I've always had a crooked nose too. I finally decided to take the leap of faith to get a rhinoplasty, I was referred to Dr stein and I cannot recommend him enough!!!!! I liked his more conservative style- I didn't want something drastic, just some subtle tweaks to make my nose straighter and fit my face better. I was terrified, but talking with dr stein I could just tell how skilled and confident he was. I am 4.5 months post op and I am SO HAPPY I went to Dr stein. He is truly amazing!!! And also so helpful post op and answered any questions/concerns I had through recovery. Truly an expert at what he does. Thank you Dr stein!!!!!!
As my youthful vitality was no longer matching my physical appearance, I decided to seek out an expert in facial plastic surgery. After an extensive internet search and a plethora of numerous 5 star reviews, I set up a consult with Dr. Stein. Any apprehensiveness were quickly allayed by his extremely personable and professional staff. Dr. Stein’s calming demeanor was most helpful as he described in detail the procedures he would recommend corresponding to my desired wishes. He was forthright is identifying those which had very little upside to meeting my end goals. Furthermore, his proficiency as a facial surgeon became obvious as he thoroughly explained in detail the recommended surgeries along with the specifics to the stages of recovery/rehab. Viewing the numerous before and after photos of some of his past patients was both impressive and most helpful for me to making the decision to move forward with the procedures. Finally, his compassionate staff was most accommodating in scheduling any additional follow-up communications. I am 6 weeks post-surgery and very pleased with the very natural but impressive end results. I would highly recommend Dr. Stein for anyone considering any facial plastic procedures. FJM
From the front desk, to nursing, to anesthesia, to Dr. Stein, I was treated with compassion, concern, and expertise beyond par! I’m so happy with my care and results! As a nurse, I tend to be very careful choosing surgical care. Rest assured, Dr. Stein is the best. I especially liked his thoroughness and supportive manner. His staff are so warm and friendly. I love that they used humor appropriately to put me at ease. I would 100% return to Dr. Stein!
I recently had the pleasure of undergoing a facelift and endoscopic browlift surgery with Dr. Stein - and I am absolutely thrilled with the results. From the initial consultation to the post-operative follow-up, the experience has been nothing short of exceptional. The results are fantastic - I look refreshed, more youthful and most importantly, natural. I've regained the confidence I had been struggling with prior to surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Stein to anyone considering facial rejuvenation surgery. The professionalism, skill and care provided by Dr. Stein and his entire team has made this a wonderful experience. I couldn't be happier with the result!
Dr Adam Stein knows what he is doing. He is a very good plastic surgeon. He makes careful and considerate decisions for people based on their desires. I am losing my train of thought as I am writing this, but what I mean to say is, Adam is good at what he does.
Great question! Absolutely- at my practice I exclusively perform facelift procedures under local IV sedation. The "twilight" sedation approach ensures that patients are comfortable and relaxed, but breathing on your own. While some surgeons may choose to only utilize general anesthesia, a facelift does not have to be performed with it.
Yes, you are a candidate for a rhinoplasty. Although all rhinoplasties are complex and challenging because it is a difficult procedure, there is nothing about your nose in particular that would make performing a rhinoplasty any more difficult than another case. I would recommend getting a consultation with a rhinoplasty specialist (someone who is board-certified in facial plastic surgery) to evaluate.
A rhinoplasty and a lip lift can be done at the same time only if there is going to be no alar base reduction surgery, as the incisions would conflict with the sub-nasal lip lift incisions. If your rhinoplasty does not include nostril changes, then you are perfectly fine to do those three procedures at the same time.
I would definitely recommend doing any face lifting surgery prior to any deep laser or chemical peel resurfacing. There is always a transition zone between the face and the neck under the jawline where the laser/peel treatment must end. The neck can not tolerate deep resurfacing in the same way the face can. If you have the resurfacing first the more hidden transition zone under the jawline will be moved into a more visible location as the skin is re-draped for the facelift. This can result in a "line of demarcation" between the treated and untreated skin (either different color or texture) being much more visible.
If you are planning on undergoing just a lower facelift and rhinoplasty without eyelid surgery and forehead/midface lifting the I believe it is fine to do both at the same time. I do it routinely. I have found that when I combine a rhinoplasty with full facial rejuvenation including all facial rejuvenation procedures at the same time it is a little to tough on my patients for the first 24-36 hours in the recovery. In those cases I now separate the facial rejuvenation surgery from the rhinoplasty. I usually perform all the rejuvenation procedures on the first day and perform the rhinoplasty one week later so that my patient will still complete most of the recovery with in two week. Good Luck.