Refreshed Aesthetic Surgery - Aliso Viejo

wonderful. Dr.Miller did a CO2 laser to my face with good results.. I had many wrinkles around my mouth that looked like bad smokers lines. This procedure worked very well to soften them as well as improving all my facial skin. There is a 7 -10 day recovery with lots of swelling and oozing , but I do not regret that.

In March of 2017, I had a blepharoplasty (lower eye lids) and a high HMAS knock lift using Dr. Timothy Miller and his staff at Refreshed Aesthetic Surgery. I am a 61 year old male and had grown tired of looking at my eye bags as well as the jowly, droopy neck skin that made me look old, even though I am somewhat old lol. My wife had experience in these matters and after much research, we chose Dr. Miller because of his modern techniques, his great reputation and the fact that he simply won't do anything to you if he doesn't think you need it. His incisions on the inside of the lower eye lid left no scarring at all and the location and execution of the incisions on the neck lift are absolutely invisible. That said, the results are absolutely what I wanted. I look younger, and definitely refreshed. My appearance, the actual shape of my eyes and my distinctive look did not change. I look exactly like myself, except better. Dr. Miller is totally hands on, professional as well as very personable and warm. His confidence and concern are comforting and well warranted. And his staff, from the effective and warm Office Manager, Sandi Knox, to the comforting recovery nurse Katy, to the welcoming and friendly office staff has made my only ever cosmetic procedure a successful one that is also a great value.

My 50 year old saggy neck and jowls and had been bothering me for a while and I knew it was beyond anything ultherapy or Botox could correct and that surgery was my only option. My search for a plastic surgeon was about a two year process. I really ad countless reviews on different plastic surgeons from around the country. I met with about eight plastic "top" facial plastic surgeons from New York City, Los Angeles, Asheville, and Miami before I found Dr. Miller. I read reviews and had seen Dr. Miller's before and after pictures which were so astoundingly dramatic but yet completely natural looking. His incision placement impressed me so much--- tucked up in the hair, tight around the back on the ear and inside the ear. No perceivable scars!
When I met him, I knew that I'd found my surgeon. For my initial appointment with him, I flew into LAX, drove down to his office in Aliso Viejo, CA (Orange County) and met with him. He was friendly, down to earth, confident, knowledgeable, easy to understand, and generous with his time. He is double board certified and only works on the face which were both very important to me. When I first began looking for a doctor, I never thought about how important it is for a doctor to specialize in just one area of the body. I don't believe that a surgeon can be skilled with every single area of the body. Repetition in one area makes for a more skilled doctor. When I asked him what procedures he thought would be most beneficial for me, he mentioned the obvious neck and lower face lift that I knew I needed, but also mentioned a couple of procedures that make a big difference in appearance that I hadn't really considered and only one of the other doctors I met with mentioned to me. Dr. Miller's recommendation for me was a neck lift, a high SMAS lift (deep plane face lift), fat transfer, and active fx laser.
If you think about how people age, it is usually not just one factor such as wrinkles, but a combination of wrinkling skin, uneven skin tone, fat/volume loss, and bone loss. His approach with me was to address all the above (except bone loss) in the most natural way. I hadn't realized how much fat/volume my face had lost over the years and how aging that loss of had been. The fat transfer was the only part I was nervous about as I'd read so many unfortunate stories and reviews on fat transfers. But from seeing Dr. Miller's before and after pictures, I saw how great a fat transfer could look as long as you have a competent surgeon who does it often.
Two weeks after meeting with him I went back for the surgery. My husband and I had a break in both of our work schedules and Dr. Miller had an opening and I saw no reason to wait any longer. That's how sure I was of my decision on Dr. Miller. We rented an inexpensive one bedroom apartment in Dana Point (lovely little beach town close by). We flew in the day before surgery and had a nice time shopping around Laguna. The next morning my husband dropped me off and I think I was in surgery for approximately 7 hrs start to finish (general anesthesia). I spent the first night after my surgery at his recovery suite at his office which is a must in my opinion. I can't imagine not doing that. I went back to our rented apartment the next morning with my husband. I was quite tired for the following week and didn't do much but sleep, watch tv and go for drives along the beach (I didn't drive). It's a pretty great area to recuperate. I had no real pain to speak of. I was a bit weak and had numbness all around my ears and was quite swollen and red from the laser and fat transfer and had to keep my face slathered in greasy ointment for about a week or so. I had read enough about others experiences on RealSelf (and also from speaking with the doctor and his practice manager Sandi) that I knew what to expect, so I wasn't alarmed by any of my recuperation process. During our stay, I'd go into the doctor's office every 2-3 days for the doctor to check my healing and take out various stitches (not painful at all). After 12 days, I flew back home. I'm 7 weeks out from my surgery and, while I'm still a bit swollen and not done healing, I'm thrilled with my results. I went back to work after 3 weeks (could have gone back probably at 2 weeks but was still quite swollen at that time). No one at work knows I has surgery, but a few people have commented on how great I look or how great my skin looks. I have told them I had a laser procedure????. I feel like it took about 15-20 years off my age-- maybe more.
I wish that I were as good a writer as Dr. miller is a facial plastic surgeon so I could express myself to the degree to which he deserves. I could tell when I met him that he loves what he does and cares about his patients (I felt like all of the other doctors i met with wouldn't give a flip if I had problems or questions post surgery). Sandi, his office manager, has always been super fast to get back to me with any questions I have had (even when she was on vacation!) and Dr. miller has called as well. While one of the surgeons I met in LA likes to have his picture taken on cheesy red carpets in his free time, my surgeon studies and sculpts the human form in clay--that's the kind of doctor I prefer any day over the other. I feel very lucky to have had him and wish that everyone could have such an outstanding doctor and experience.

Updated on 16 May 2017:
A side by side before and at 6.5 weeks post

Updated on 16 May 2017:

When I arrived to Refreshed Aesthetic Surgery I was warmly welcomed by the front office receptionist. I had scheduled an appointment to receive a HydraFacial to help with the ongoing battle I had with acne on my face. While waiting for my appointment time I was offered a cold beverage, which was a nice touch. Once I was seated in the luxurious treatment room, the esthetician arrived with a bright smile and upbeat personality. She went over step-by-step as to how the procedure was going to work. I loved that she had done this because it comforted me greatly knowing what was going to happen. No surprises. The HydraFacial isn't just your average facial. After receiving this pain free treatment, I now have seen a dramatic difference with my skin between it being smooth and pimple free. I HIGHLY recommend this treatment to anyone who is also dealing with the same issue of acne. If you want to receive a treatment that actually works and makes a difference with just one visit, then you need to visit Dr. Miller and his wonderful staff. I plan to continue with this treatment and visit the office once a month to prolong my amazing results.

I decided to have eyelid surgery because I got tired of people telling me how tired I looked all the time. I am 60 and too young to look so tired, especially when I am not tired, so several months ago, out of frustration I researched the Internet for a surgeon that did eyelid surgery.
I wanted a great doctor. I have had “surgeries gone wrong” in the past and am keenly aware the doctor is key to the success of the surgery. My research led me to Dr. Timothy R. Miller. I liked what I read about him on the Internet, especially his credentials: double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, so I scheduled a consultation and then decided to go ahead with the surgery.
The whole process was organized and went smoothly from initial consultation, preparation before the surgery, the surgery itself and the routine follow ups after the surgery. The office was clean and modern. The staff was warm and friendly. The office manager and medical personnel did everything to make me feel comfortable; I even got a ride home after the surgery.

It has been six weeks since I have had the surgery. I am pleased with the results. I look natural and definitely less tired. The recovery was easy and I was in full swing within two weeks. I whole-heartedly recommend Dr. Tim Miller at Refreshed Aesthetic Surgery for any surgery similar to mine. The cost pales in comparison to the benefits that will last years. I would not wait five months before having it done, like I did, though.

I have visited at least four clinics within the OC area including Newport Beach. There is nothing that can compare ( not even close) to the level of professionalism and expertise with Dr Miller. He is very detailed, compassionate, listens well, and awesome with his specialty- Refreshed Surgery.
I had both Rhino and Mentoplasty- The result was a well balanced face compared to previous. I am very happy with the result. It is very natural looking- No one even my own mother notices anything new which is what i like. The office staff starting with Diana, who is so awesome and caring with her dealings with you, Sandi who is jolly and efficient , Kelsey who is always courteous and professional. I will not hesitate to recommend this innovative, high tech- center to any of my friends and relatives. I will be back to take advantage of other services they provide.