Work and Personality Exceeded my Best Expectations

Dr. Tanya Khan performed my upper and lower blepharoplasty in October of 2024, and I am beyond pleased with the results.I had consulted with two other surgeons in the area (and actually put down a deposit with one of them). However, I was not 100% comfortable with their plan of care. That's when I found RealSelf and Dr. Khan. She was quick to respond to my inquiry (several by email, actually) and consultation request, and I was in her office right away. She spent way more time talking to me about overall eye and skincare, which I did not get from the previous two surgeons. I never felt pressured or felt I needed to look the way Dr. Khan thought I should look. Instead, she was receptive to my concerns and provided a few options. I was interested only at first in a lower blepharoplasty (to be rid of minor bags and the overall look of tiredness), but Dr. Khan also talked to me about an upper blepharoplasty and the benefits of ridding my ptosis. After some contemplating (about a weekend), I was comfortable enough with Dr. Khan that I scheduled my surgery right away.I found the experience of cosmetic surgery to be quite different from that of other types of surgeries, where they make you fill out a ton of paperwork and lie around and wait. On the day of my surgery, I was taken straight back, placed with an IV, and met with the doctor again to discuss next steps. Everyone at the surgery center was so pleasant that it made me feel even better about my decision. The weirdest part was waking up during the procedure (as intended) to open my eyes so that Dr. Khan could tweak her work on my upper eyelids. I loved that she is a perfectionist, and when she noticed something wasn't quite to her liking and what we discussed, she modified right then. It was definitely odd to "feel" someone working on your eyelid. No pain; just "feeling." Once she was satisfied, I was put back to sleep so she could finish my lower eyelids. And just like that, the surgery and recovery period were over, and I was being driven home with gauze over my eyes.I will not lie and say that an upper and lower blepharoplasty are a breeze. I could not see quite right for the first couple of days because the swelling was so intense, and there was definitely some light sensitivity. Plus, I had surgery on Friday and was back at work (work from home) on Monday. I would recommend a few more days of recovery if you can spare them, especially if your work requires computer use. I was able to stay off camera, which helped. But I kept up with my eye drops, ointment, and other necessities as instructed. The best part was that Dr. Khan texted me to check on me throughout the first couple of weeks, so I felt like I was not alone and still had her support during my initial recovery.The initial incisions, swelling, and bruising were startling. I saw several other people online (i.e., influencers) who reported having little swelling and the like, and I suppose I'm just not blessed like them. But that is okay. Everyone's experience is different. I had to remember that I had surgery (and my husband had to remind me, too), so healing takes time. The bruising lasted the longest and did not resolve until at least 4 weeks after surgery, but it did fade over time.I'm happy to say that I'm two months post-op and am happier every day. When I look in the mirror (or at my own face during Zoom meetings), I don't see the same tired person I saw before. My eyes are more open, and my bags--while small compared to some--are no longer there. If done right--as Dr. Khan did--this surgery may not prompt anyone to notice anything different about you because it's so subtle. But for me, that didn't matter. I did it for myself and to feel more comfortable, so I didn't care if anyone else noticed. I liked the way I looked a little better. (And even my husband said I looked younger!)You certainly will find other surgeons in the Dallas are who are just as competent, but I am not sure you will find one like Dr. Khan who takes the time to understand your goals, make recommendations, and work with you to achieve a fabulous outcome. Her warmth, intelligence, and ability were the main reasons I chose her--aside from her stellar skill and exceptional reputation--and it should be part of the reason you choose her, too.As an incentive for posting a review, this reviewer received an entry into RealSelf’s monthly $500 gift card giveaway.