The goal is a natural aesthetic, which was a must have for me

Dr's Parikh and Lieberman are the real deal. Dr. Parikh was my primary contact and lead surgeon on my procedures, however, both doctors consult with one another and with you, as their patient. Their collaborative approach is a significant advantage and while either doctor alone is a top tier facial plastic surgeon, together they make a great team as they assess, offer and discuss various approaches to achieve the most beneficial outcome for you.

Their overarching goal is a natural aesthetic, which was a must have for me, but in general, this helps to set patient expectations and deliver truly amazing, yet realistic, results. You are not going to be an overdone caricature, that's not going to happen. Both Dr's are passionate, unpretentious, and good guys. They pay attention to the details, pre and post surgery, and do everything possible to make sure your questions/concerns are addressed. They operate their practice with impeccable integrity. While no doctor can/will guarantee specific results, when unforeseen complications do arise, through no fault of patient or Dr, as happened in my case (the initial results were suboptimal due to persistent fluid accumulation), they will work with you to make things right. My final results were excellent, simply a younger looking version of myself.

I am fortunate enough that I could have gone anywhere for a consult/surgery but the SF Bay Area is rich in talent, and I visited and met with many of the top tier plastic surgeons. From a medical training and technical standpoint there are quite a few excellent options available. However, from an interpersonal standpoint, clinic vibe if you will, there are no weak links, from practice managers, to support staff, nurses, treatment providers, every interaction projects a patient-centric focus and believe me, that's a big deal.

Clearly, different factors contribute to each persons decision about selecting the right doctor. For me, it was three things 1. confidence in Dr's Parikh and Lieberman, 2. the patient-centric focus evident in virtually every interaction, from docs to staff and 3. referrals from other docs in effect saying -- these are the guys I would go to or at the very least, they would be on my short list.