Gilbert Lee, MD

I wrote this on Google but I wanted to add it here with more detail. I was waiting until my 2 month post-op to write this review. I am so grateful and relieved to find Dr. Lee. He is truly an amazing doctor all around. Definitely is a doctor that listens to their patients and is a perfectionist. Always met with kindness from him and the staff. Apparently my surgery took longer than expected but he took the time to make the revisions and fix everything. I had 2 failed breast surgeries from a previous doctor in Miami. I had the RAFT surgery done (reverse abdominoplasty fat transfer). I was told after failing this surgery twice I should not redo it and they just left me with breast half way down my chest which is very depressing. It was hard to date, go to the beach or even just wear normal clothing! Everything I had to wear was baggy in order not to show the shape that was halfway down my chest. It was like this for 2 years and finally decided to give another doctor a try and I’m so glad I came here. Even with all the scar tissue and issues from the last surgery, Dr.Lee was able to fix what had been done and re-did the surgery they said would be impossible to do. I had gone through a lot of body dysmorphia from my last two surgeries. I am so happy and relieved I don’t have to have this issue anymore. I had many consults in LA prior to finding Dr.Lee and they all seemed confused by the RAFT procedure since it is newer. They stated difficult surgeries I would have to go through in order to fix this. Dr. Lee knew what to do and had experience with the RAFT. My surgery is not what most people have in mind for a breast revision since I don’t have much volume but that’s why I am most happy. I am glad he listened to MY goals and understood what I was looking for! Thank you again Changes!

I searched and read a lot about my problem and that's how I found Dr Lee. I live in Hawaii and go to San Diego to see him which is worth every 5.5 hours one-way on the plane. I had melasma, age-related facial fat loss and old leftover filler all resulting in awful dark brown patches right under my eyes and dark circles around them. I tried laser about five times for the melasma and think it only made it worse. The doc who did the filler refused to dissolve it and said there was no indication because after so much time, the filler was gone. At my first consult with Dr Lee, he dissolved the filler, no charge and within an hour, I was delighted with the improvement. That didn’t remedy the darkness around my eyes from fat loss which was the reason for the filler so Dr Lee did a lower lid blepheroplasty with fat transfer and mid-face suspension a little over a year ago. Today, the dark circles are significantly improved and the melasma is virtually unnoticeable (Changes lightening cream helps and is the most effective of all that I’ve tried). Being so happy with his work and because it may help others, I was compelled to write all of this. Before the procedure, I didn't want to leave the house and had some symptoms of depression which can happen in some women with melasma. People would do double-take looks at the patches and I'd feel like a freak of nature if I didn't cover them with make up and when I did, it took a lot of it and a lot of time then looked like patches of make up. Now, I don't need make up and I no longer feel like crying every time I look into the mirror. I don’t agonize over leaving the house or over trying to cover dark patches and my self-confidence, happiness and quality of life have improved significantly. Thank you Dr Lee for giving me my normal life back! Your staff and you have been nothing but wonderful! Mahalo nui (big thanks) & aloha no (much love), Roxanne

I had a lower eye bleph done less than a week ago. Dr Lee is wonderful- though I’m a bit bruised ( to be expected only five days after the procedure ) I can tell the results Will be great . Dr. Lee and his staff are professional, friendly, caring, and do a wonderful job

I have had multiple laser treatments done with Dr. Lee and I couldn't be happier! I was a bit nervous to start using a laser on my skin for the first time, Dr. Lee really takes his time each treatment to explain to me exactly what is happening and the science behind it. He really has a way of talking to a person that both makes them feel a lot more at ease and creates a general excitement for your results, which are always top notch! Thank you!

Dr. Lee has changed my life for the better. I had pretty major muscle distortion after an explant. I also had a lot of pain and was very sad about the whole thing. Dr. Lee fixed me and made me beautiful again. I has muscle repair and fat transfer. I cannot recommend him (and his team) highly enough.

Because you are reading this review I know that you are searching for the best plastic surgeon for your individual needs. I researched for close to a year to find Dr. Lee. You may be a little nervous; you don't want that plastic look, you want to look like you, only better. From the moment I came into Dr. Lee's office for my consultation I was greeted by the front desk personnel who were gentle, professional and kind. When Dr. Lee came into the exam room I felt so comfortable! He also was kind, gentle and professional. Photo's had been taken and Dr. Lee showed me what I hoped to achieve. I knew immediately that my choice for a better me was Dr. Lee. The surgery was a success! The nurses at the hospital raved about Dr. Lee stating over and over what an amazing surgeon he is. I was calm yet excited and soon I woke up to a new me. Everyday when you jump up to look in the mirror it's like a little gift. Everyday you feel better and look better. I can easily say that I had a wonderful experience.

Thank you Dr Lee and office staff who are all incredibly professional, warm, kind and helpful .I look 20 years younger and 20lbs thinner! I am happy I finally got over my fears and decided to do something life changing for myself. I am extremely happy with the amazing results of my neck lift it got rid of my double chin and smoothed out my jaw line and he left NO scar! I also had a Breast augmentation and lift. I have scoliosis and my breasts were really uneven and sagging he was able to even them out and lift them back to where they should be and he picked just the right size implant for my shape and they look very natural. I also had liposuction and bodytite done in my arms and they look Great too! Dr Lee is a true perfectionist he uses state of the art technology and he is passionate about his work he takes his time and goes above and beyond to make things perfect. I highly recommended Dr Lee.

The staff is amazing. I couldn’t ask for a better healthcare provider to work with. Kaydee is gold and I am very lucky to have found her and will continue to work with her on my weight loss journey. Thank you Dr Lee for providing quality services with brilliant star staff!

One baby and one breast reduction+lift (8yrs ago) later, my breast were left smaller, saggier and scarred with thick keloids. I had been extremely unhappy with them until my husband and I met Dr Lee at our initial consult. Immediately we felt confident and immensely hopeful that he would achieve the desired look I wanted. After many other consultations with different surgeons around San Diego, we ultimately felt like Dr Lee was the most competent, experienced and skilled surgeon that could meet our expectations. I'm so happy we chose him because I couldn't have had a better outcome!! His work is truely perfection and he really pays close attention to every detail. His technique completely fixed my thick keloid scars and made my breast fuller without looking unnatural. Many other surgeons stated I would have an additional long scar underneath since we had to do a lift but Dr Lee was able to give me a lift without adding more scars! This was big for me since I'd already have to live with some scarring, I didn't want more. Luckily he is very good at what he does, I didn't have to live with any more than what I had before. I did my research on surgeons and am completely satisfied with my decision to go with Changes Plastic surgery and the type of surgery we chose- Reductive augmentation with lift. These photos do not do them justice! The scars look so much better in person and are still healing so they will only get better from here on out. I can not say enough great things about his work, all I will say is, pay him a visit!!! You will be sooo glad you did.

I am 58 and had a sagging lower face (jowls, wrinkling neck and sagging cheeks). I agonized about seeking plastic surgery since I am not a super model and I am not in a high-profile job that demands that I look 20 years younger. Was I being vain? Was I not able to handle my aging self? Having suffered from cystic acne most of my life, I decided it wouldn't hurt to do a little research on lower face lifts on the grounds of self-confidence. I quickly found Dr. Lee's RapidLift procedure, which fascinated me because it was done under local anesthesia in Dr. Lee's office. It impressed me that Dr. Lee is one of the top Plastic Surgeon's in San Diego. He DID look like a rock star in his review photos, so I was prepared to be extremely intimidated by his persona. Dr. Lee quickly put my fears at ease during my initial consultation...he was actually very warm and amiable - and he made me feel like I was talking to a long-lost friend. He empathized with the areas of my face that I was displeased with, and he had very reassuring solutions for all of my problems. I booked the procedure without hesitation. The surgery was a cakewalk. I felt no pain and the recovery was rapid, as promised. The support staff was amazing (shout out to Lydia and Heather, a.k.a. 'the Dream Team'). They made me feel so comfortable and at ease throughout the entire experience. I was out and about and shopping within 10 days. And the best part is...the results are AMAZING!! I am asking myself why I did not do this sooner! My jawline is as firm as it was in my 30's, my jowls are non-existent, and my overall look is smoother and firmer - without looking fake. I am getting compliments from friends and strangers alike, but no one can tell that I had surgery - they just say that I look refreshed and wonderful. I would recommend Dr. Lee to anyone, and I am challenging you not to wait!!! Prepare to be surprised and delighted!! I am average consumer who wants to make sure that you don't hesitate as much as I did...that's why I am writing this. I truly wish I had done this sooner in my life. I didn't know that it could be so fast, pain-free, and best of all, natural looking. Dr. Lee has my loyalty for life. My best wishes on your decision!

Updated on 14 Sep 2018:
Now you can really see my baby jowls and neck sag. I was trying to compensate for it these last few years by 'overfilling' my cheekbones with Juviderm and other fillers but I discovered I was starting to look weird with big apple cheeks and a saggy neck. I realized it was my neck and jawline that needed attention. But, as I mentioned in my earlier post, fear was holding me back...along with the fact that I wanted to look natural and not like a gal who 'had some work done.'

Updated on 14 Sep 2018:
You can really see my baby jowls and neck sag in these before and after photos. In the past, I was trying to compensate for my melting jawline by 'overfilling' my cheekbones with Juviderm and other fillers but I discovered I was starting to look weird with big apple cheeks and a saggy neck. But, as I mentioned in an earlier post, fear was holding me back...along with the fact that I wanted to look natural, and not like a gal who 'had some work done.'

Updated on 16 Sep 2018:
10-Weeks (from Surgery) Update...I am able to pull my hair up now, and the scars are not visible. But I wanted to get some close-ups to show you the scars. I can hide the front scar with a little make up - but honestly it is so faint I don't even need to do that anymore. The back scar is hidden underneath my hair, and as you can see it is still pink...but I really don't even think about it since it is hidden.