Bryan G. Forley, MD

As a Registered Nurse and native New Yorker to say I am discerning when it comes to my care is an understatement.
I have been treated by Dr Forley for well over 22 years now, and am consistently delighted with my results. From Botox, fillers to Rhinoplasty and most recently MyElevate Plus, my results are natural, believable and always have people asking "Have you had a vacation?"
I most recently , when looking at my face and neck in the mirror, felt an unusual disconnect, as I felt vibrant and youthful, but the sagging skin to both neck and jowls, the prominent "cords" in my neck and my somehow complete loss of delineation of a jawline had me looking old and somehow sad.
Dr Forley offered me three options, and for my needs I chose MyElevate Plus. I wanted a dramatic-ish result without the need for general anesthesia at this time.
The procedure was carefully explained, all of my questions were answered in a thorough easy to understand way...and so we scheduled.
The preparation for the procedure was very easy and began a few days prior to the surgery with cleansing at home.
I arrived early day of procedure, Dr Forely reviewed the procedure once again, ensuring I understood and was comfortable. And so we began. The procedure took a few hours. I was very comfortable and medicated to reduce any anxiety/stress/discomfort. I was fully awake and able to not only appreciate the conversations, but this also afforded me an opportunity to , with a captive audience, share some jokes. A comedienne, apparently ,I am not.The experience was an easeful one. Dr Forely and his Operating RN Satu continually checked in with me and I felt very safe and well cared for. I went home following the procedure and did not experience any discomfort or pain. I returned to the office the next day for initial post op..and would return initially regularly for about a week or two for Dr Forley and his team to assess my progress.
Here is the thing I did not expect: when the initial wrapping bandages were removed , the first post op day, I had a jawline! a sculpted and noticeable jawline! The "cords" at my neck were gone. For me it was a very emotional experience. I felt as if I looked 15 years younger, and with that I felt 15 years younger. It was as if I had been able to literally turn the clock back and have a second chance if you will, a sort of "do-over". I was happy. I felt lighter in spirit and happy again! This was a deeply personal experience for me.
Five weeks later things are still healing. I am relaxed, there has been no discomfort and my results continue to evolve. I have been able to return to a social life about 7-10 days post-op completely.
I am so happy with my results!
I also would be remiss if I did not mention the team that Dr Forley works with! They are so patient and kind, even when I ask the same question for the 17th time. The follow -up and flexibility was very much appreciated. This is a team that are on top of their game and express kindness and compassion within the frame work of skill.

I went to Dr. Forley for a blepharoplasty a few years ago and for a neck lift this year. Everything went beautifully each time. Dr. Forley is extremely organized. He made sure that, in the weeks before and after each surgery, I took the right vitamins and used the right cleansers. He explained in easy-to-understand detail the procedures and pre- and the post-op instructions. His energy is wonderfully calm, so I always felt relaxed around him. I immediately knew I was in the best of hands. More than that, Dr. Forley is brilliant. Very quickly after each surgery, it was difficult to find any conspicuous lines or scars. The swelling went down quickly—exactly the amount of time Dr. Forley predicted it would take. Everything was easier than I expected. None of my friends or relatives has realized that I had anything done, only that I look more rested, rejuvenated, younger. On top of all that, Dr. Forley is a kind, compassionate, and caring human being. I feel quite fortunate to have met him, and the world is a better place with him in it!

I have known and been seeing Dr. Forley for over 25 years. There are many reasons for my allegiance to him: His tremendous skill is unquestionable imo, but of equal importance is his deep sense of integrity and honesty. When I first started seeing Dr. Forley, I was not interested in any surgical procedures. Twenty-five years on, I still have not had to have surgery. He has kept me looking young and natural all the while. At this stage of my life- I am thrilled to look 15 years younger than my true age - his estimation, not mine- and Dr. Forley is always truthful! In all this time, he has never once tried to convince me to have surgery to look better. While I know certain areas of my face would benefit more, it is just not something I want to do. Furthermore, when I think I may need another procedure to enhance a part of my face that is succumbing to age, he often advises me against it and tells me I don't need it. How many cosmetic doctors talk you out of spending money? I rest my case! But the bottom line, is that I look like a youthful mom to my young daughter instead of her grandmother- and that's worth everything to me!

Updated on 1 Jun 2024:
I have known and been seeing Dr. Forley for over 20 years. There are many reasons for my allegiance to him: His tremendous skill is unquestionable imo, but of equal importance is his deep sense of integrity and honesty. When I first started seeing Dr. Forley, I was not interested in any surgical procedures. Twenty-five years on, I still have not had to have surgery. He has kept me looking young and natural all the while. At this stage of my life- I am thrilled to look 15 years younger than my true age - his estimation, not mine- and Dr. Forley is always truthful! In all this time, he has never once tried to convince me to have surgery to look better. While I know certain areas of my face would benefit more, it is just not something I want to do. Furthermore, when I think I may need another procedure to enhance a part of my face that is succumbing to age, he often advises me against it and tells me I don't need it. How many cosmetic doctors talk you out of spending money? I rest my case! But the bottom line, is that I look like a youthful mom to my young daughter instead of looking tired!

I am a 68-year-old male who was very self-conscious about my sagging neck, neck bands/ turkey neck and my disappearing jawline. I wanted to try and help the situation without doing surgery. After speaking with Dr. Forley and the options he offered for non-surgical procedures I decided to go with MyEllevate. He explicitly explained the procedure and what to expect afterwards. MyEllevate was a minimally invasive, nonsurgical procedure with little down time and great results. It tightened my neck bands, muscles, jowls and my jawline reappeared. There were no incisions made and no general anesthesia. The procedure takes somewhere between one to two hours depending on the person and if they choose to combine other non-surgical procedures at the same time which I did. I was awake and I felt no pain throughout the complete procedure. The recovery time was also very minimal with no bruising and results can be seen immediately. I would highly recommend Dr Forley for his expertise and the MyEllevate procedure for its excellent results. A definite minimally invasive rejuvenation procedure without going under the knife. Dr. Forley is a brilliant plastic surgeon, he is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and his staff is amazing. If you are looking for the best look no further. Dr Forley is your guy. I have been seeing Dr Forley for over 23 years and he has helped me stay rejuvenated and age gracefully. Thank you Dr. Forley.

Recently, I had the MyEllevate Plus treatment, a non-surgical procedure under local anesthesia to lift the neck area with jawline contouring. Since I was not a candidate for traditional surgery, Dr. Forely felt this was an excellent option. And it was! Several hours later, as I sat upright, waiting to be bandaged, he uttered, “Amazing.”

With Dr. Forley as my plastic surgeon, aging faces a tough challenge. He is a highly skilled professional, but his ability to see me as an individual, listen, and customize a planned approach to suit my concerns is equally important. Over the years, after each appointment, I leave the office feeling like a better version of my younger self.

Dr Forley is the consummate professional. From surgery to injectables I couldn’t be happier with his work. He takes the time with me to always explain everything and I’m never ever disappointed. He’s changed my life.

Dr. Forley was so patient with me as a first-time botoxer! He first asked about my concerns (unlike many doctors who just jump right in to the injecting!), and then shared more about what botox actually does to the muscles so I could better understand the treatment and how it works. After answering all of my questions (and trust me, I had MANY!), we got into the treatment itself. Dr. Forley had a gentle touch and checked after every prick to make sure I was ok before continuing -- even gave me a little stress ball! It's been two weeks since my appointment and I'm so happy with the results. My forehead and crow's feet have a little movement so I don't look frozen, but still crinkle less when I smile, frown, etc.

I went to Dr. Forley for laser treatments to reduce some brown spots on my chest and hands. He used the Nordlys device which was amazing! It was very fast and not painful. I especially appreciated that he did the treatment himself. I wouldnt have expected that from a busy 5th Ave plastic surgeon.
He told me that I should come back for another session which I will definitely do. The whole experience was easy and efficient and I was in and out in about 40 minutes which was a nice surprise.

Have gone to Dr Forley for many years - always pleased - most recently my issue was lip lines.
He used the RHA redensity filler - it looks amazing.
So natural - I feel like I can wear bright color lipsticks with worrying about bleeding or drawing attention to lines….I even noticed my upper lip looks a bit fuller. Very happy

I had what almost looked like an etching drawing of hieroglyphics on my chest--wrinkles on my decolletage as a result of being a bit busty and sleeping on my stomach my whole life. I met with Dr. Forley who is friendly, approachable, kind and patient and he explained that we could do a nanofat procedure. Sometimes Botox is used to correct wrinkles like this but my body and Botox don't get along. Dr. Forley removed fat through my bellybutton and then inserted it into the wrinkle on my chest and the band on my neck. When I tell you it is like a photoshop situation, it is. It's like the whole thing has been completely deleted. The entire experience was fantastic--the staff is professional and warm, Dr. Forley is absolutely the best of the best in terms of artistry, surgical craft and being a nice human. I am no longer self-conscious of my chest and I'm deeply grateful to have found him! Please note: I had nanofat in my chest/neck--not facial fat transfer but the procedure I got is not listed in the Real Self searchable column so I'm plugging this in here instead.