Yael Halaas, MD

I just want to say that I know my nose wasn't bad to begin with. I liked my nose, I just always wanted the "filter" version. The slightly smaller, slightly contoured nose. Aside from that with age, (mid 30's) my allergies, sinuses & snoring at night was getting worse. I would be nudged awake every night by my friends or partner because I was snoring so loud! It got to be so embarrassing that I was too insecure to sleep around anyone. When I asked Dr Halaas to look at my nose she told me that I had a bone branch
(i can't remember the medical term) sticking out into the left side of my airway. She explained that might be why I'm snoring, and prone to nasal congestion. So I finally took the plunge and had the procedure done. I've had 4 surgeries in my life prior to this elective procedure. Out of all the surgical experiences I've had, this one was truly the best. The entire OR team during the prep and the recovery were so amazing, kind & gentle. The Anesthesia Doctor was the best I've ever had. My other surgeries I woke up and was so sick, like a bad hangover for the first 24 hours. When I woke up from my Rhino I felt completely fine. I was truly amazed and so happy about that. Dr Halaas accomplished exactly what I asked for. She fine tuned the cosmetic goals, and repaired the inside. For the first 6-8 months my nose went up and down in swelling, which is to be expected. But as time went on my new nose became more settled and prominent.
Its now been 1.5 years since my surgery and I am so happy that I did it with her. And my nose looks better and better every time I look at it. I also love that it still looks like MY NOSE, that was a very important detail to me. We all know the famous noses we don't like or want....

Anyways, couldn't be happier, and I highly recommend her.


Thanks again Dr Halaas & your awesome team!

Could not have asked for a better experience than with Dr. Halaas and her entire staff. At 53 and this being my first surgery I was quite nervous. Dr. Halaas took the time to go through exactly what she thought I needed after listening to my areas of concern. She knew I wanted to look the same just refreshed. She suggested a lower facelift along with neck lift and CO2 laser.
Her staff could not have been kinder and patient with me as I was a bit nervous walking me through everything. Following her instructions and staff check in on me made recovery so much less dramatic than I thought it would be!
Five months later I could not be more thrilled with the results! I look exactly as I did 10 years ago and completely natural. My close friends who know I had the surgery have commented on how I look exactly like me just as if I had turned back the clock!
Could not recommend Dr Halaas enough, her attention to detail and technique left me with a new confidence!

This past year, I developed wrinkles in the delicate skin under my eyes, which made me look old and tired. Creams were useless. I wish I had a photo to show how the skin beneath one eye had looked as if it was melting into my cheek. Dr. Halaas performed CO2 laser treatment which took about 20min under local anesthetic--she will work with you if you prefer sedation or anesthesia. There was no pain at all during or after the procedure, and although I had to wear sunglasses for about a week when in public (it looked like a bad sunburn), the results turned back the clock at least 10years! This treatment was just performed around my eyes--the cost was extremely reasonable, and very effective-- now the skin is smooth and healthy again as it was years ago!

I have been seeing Dr. Halaas for over 15 yrs now (mostly for fillers) and trust her advice and techniques. She is a doctor who cares about you and is always there to answer my questions. It's a pleasure to visit her office knowing I'll come out looking better than when I went in, and her staff always makes me feel welcome.

Absolutely wonderful experience. Dr Halaas is extremely talented. After reading a few horror story's about dissolving, I was hesitant but it was virtually painless and the results are AMAZING! Best decision I have ever made. Thanks to Jonathon as well.

Injector Monica was by far one of the most professional injectors I have had the pleasure to be cared for. Not only was she precise and kind, she was genuinely concerned about my comfort level. She took into account my desired result and more than delivered. The staff is friendly and makes what could be an anxiety filled appointment into a pleasant experience. I will use injector Monica going forward for all my beauty needs. She is honest and gentle and incredible. You won’t be disappointed!!!

I did a few treatments in Dr Halaas clinic. My hydrafacial with Brittany is always amazing. She is so good! My face always feels amazing after my treatment. Andy is amazing with injections. The entire staff is incredible. I highly recommend this office

My visit could have turned out to be a really negative experience. I had an appointment with a *different* practitioner in the office but life happened while I was in the waiting room and it turned out she wouldn’t make it in.

I truly think that if I had been anywhere else, they would have just apologized and asked if I wanted to reschedule. Not at this office!

They offered to keep my appointment with Dr. Halaas instead and I’m so so so happy they did. She was extremely warm and personable, and asked great questions. She loved that I had a reference picture and was also candid about where I actually needed filler if I wanted that look.

Everyone that was in the room was incredibly attentive to my comfort and pain levels. I felt taken care of 100% of the time. I’m exactly 11 days out of my appointment and I feel soooooooo happy with my beautiful natural looking results.

Dr. Halaas is the best! She answered all my questions in a way that inspired total confidence and confirmed that she is, indeed, at the top of her field. She was also incredibly personable, as were all the people in her office. She has created a beautiful, serene office environment filled with warm, caring and kind staff. She and her medical team had a deft touch with me before, during and after my visits. The InstaLift was no biggie whatsoever -- I had ZERO bruising, and I'm happy with the results. I highly recommend Dr. Halaas to you.

I am very happy with result of neck lift procedure and I will recommend dr. Halaas to everyone! The staff made me feel welcomed and Dr. Halaas answered all of my questions. Excellent experience! Love it!

I had been researching Botox and doctors/nurses in the city for over a year. I wanted something affordable but also wanted to make sure it was someone with great experience that would do an excellent job. Dr. Halaas’ office did not disappoint! The staff (specifically this one gentleman who I can’t remember your name but you were wonderful) made me feel so welcome and at ease (first time getting Botox). There was zero pressure at all. They assured me I could sleep on it and come back later to get the actual procedure, or not at all. I didn’t feel like I was being sold and I was able to ask lots of questions and get personalized recommendations from Dr. halaas. Thank you for making my experience so great — I will definitely be back for my next round of Botox :)

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