I could not sing the praises of this man enough! Over the past 20 years, I’d thought about changing some features that have caused me insecurities my entire life. But, I’d never found the right doctor or the right time. Then I consulted with Dr. Steitz.
I initially found Dr. Steitz in a google search when I was having some issues breathing. Within the first visit I was finally had an answer, nasal valve prolapse, and was given some nonsurgical and surgical treatment options. I wanted permanent results, so I chose surgical. And, the more I talked to him, the more I just liked him as a person. I started to consider adding some cosmetic treatments and asked my friend, a local nurse, about his reputation in the hospitals. As soon as I said his name she started raving about him. Apparently everyone loves working with him and beyond that, just as I thought, he’s also a wonderful person. I emailed the office and started asking about different procedures and I met with him several times, then booked my surgeries. That’s right... multiple procedures. If I was going under anesthesia to fix my breathing issue I also wanted to knock out the cosmetic concerns.
During consults, Dr. Steitz was honest about expectations and listened to my desired outcome. He also provided guidance on what he thought would look good or not. For example, did I need a stronger nose? With my bone structure, could I really have a jawline? Will I ever have eyelids for eyeshadow? Ultimately we did a septorhinoplasty, fat transfer, lower face/necklift, and blepharoplasty.
Surgery day was mostly uneventful. The outpatient facility providing outstanding in care. But, it’s the aftercare where Dr. Steitz really shines. He already set the expectation that I’d have swelling, and probably even more with multiple procedures. But, each time I’d ask in the coming months, he’d listen and assess.
I’m just beyond 3 months post surgery and I’m starting to see the results. While I could immediately see the hump in my nose smoothed out, the swelling is going down in the rest of my face. Dr. Steitz made the changes look so natural that friends are shocked when they hear I had cosmetic work done. I simply look refreshed and younger. Which is saying a lot as a mom with a toddler living in caffeine and prayers.