Simply the best - I recommend going for a consultation

I saw Doctor Swerdloff early this year (2023) for a consultation for a lower facelift. I am a current patient at Bay Dermatology and the NP had recommended that I see him. I have spent money and time on neurotoxins and lasers but I knew that it was time for a surgical intervention. I looked tired and my lower face had significant laxity. Dr. S spent a good deal of time with me discussing what could be done and what to expect. He recommended CO2 laser, lower facelift and upper blepharoplasty. The cost was very reasonable and I decided to schedule the procedure. The staff is warm, professional and they never make you feel rushed.
A few days before the procedure expect to see Dr. S with the person who will be taking care of you for a preop visit. Melanie the nurse took photos and provided prescriptions and extensive written instructions. This gives you time to get your home ready as you recover.
The day of the procedure I took the preop medication and my SO drove me to the office. There is a private entrance which I appreciated. I seriously have little memory of the day. I experienced no pain or awareness as the procedure was done. Once home I did everything on the postop instructions (ice bags/frozenpeas), soft food, elevating my head and just resting.
I saw Dr S the next morning (thanks again to the private entrance). He removed my bandages, checked all of the incisions and rewrapped the bandage and sent me home to rest. I knew I would be indoors for 7 days so I planned accordingly.
That night I vomited and I texted his cell phone number (yes he gives you his cell phone number!). He called me right back (it was Friday night!) and after talking he told me to discontinue the prophylactic antibiotic. That stopped the nausea and he called in a prescription just in case. He checked on me the next morning too.
I was able to shower that morning and it felt great. I had steri strips on my eyelids but otherwise just had to be careful with how the shower water hit my incisions. It was easy to reapply the bandage and I stayed away from the mirror. I only took pain medication once and found that Tylenol helped best.
I saw Dr S 1 week after surgery. I was swollen and my upper eyelids were reddened but I was now able to drive and resume other activities. I wore a baseball cap and sunglasses when I was out but I felt great.
Two things: If you have been on the fence about having this done I recommend going for a consultation. If you weren't sure who to see, go see Dr Swerdloff!