Kudos to Dr. Phillip Dahane - Reno, NV

After doing exhaustive (5-6 months) research, I chose Dr. Phillip Dahane in Reno, NV. I screened many and finally interviewed two other cosmetic surgeons, each with excellent reviews. Dr. Dahane's been performing upper and lower blephs for a long time. I also noticed the number of patients who've come to him to fix other surgeons' botched jobs. Because I am 66 years old, I was also comforted by his working with a hospital, rather than a surgical center. That's just my bias. I'm sure most outside surgical centers are fine, but I just thought at 66, I'd "cover my bases" in case something went wrong and I needed emergency care fast. No problem there! I also chose Dr. Dahane because of his good staff. They were caring, professional and very thorough...something I find way lacking in so many medical offices nowadays. At my intro. appt. I was given gobs of information - ALL of which I read thoroughly and was asked to initial, showing I had read everything. When I came for a second appt., I was informed and prepared to ask anything I hadn't learned so-far. I took this time to let him know that as an African American woman, I occasionally form Keloids. Good thing! He prescribed a scar reducing ointment to use the second week post- op. After my easy surgery -- I was sent home with MORE papers (NO complaints) on after-care, what to expect throughout recovery, week-by-week, and various post op medications, pads, etc. I can be a bear if I think I'm being ignored or rushed and I had NO complaints with this doctor. (In addition, he has a wicked sense of humor, which suits me fine.) The recovery has gone perfectly and I happily used just one pain killer out of my entire bottle. It's been just under two months and all's going swimmingly. I have to believe some of my ease was because I really trusted Dr. Dahane and his staff. I've been reading this forum and am surprised by some of the questions people have after their surgery. This shouldn't happen with a thorough, communicative office. If there's anything you don't understand ASK YOUR DR. BEFORE AND AFTER SURGERY! It will pay off. BTW, I didn't quote the cost because I think each pt. has different needs. And going for a surgeon because he/she's a few dollars less is a really bad idea! I WILL say that his cost was right in line with the other surgeons I spoke with. All for now. Good luck to you all!

It's been 13 months since my upper and lower Bleph with Dr. Dahan of Reno. Am still delighted with the results. I healed beautifully, which is a surprise to me. I'm a 67-year-old light-skinned African American woman with a tendency to keloids after an injury, so I was keeping my fingers crossed that I wouldn't have a mess after my surgery. First of all, Dr. Dahan builds into the surgery, several follow-up appointments to make sure all's well. Secondly, he recommended that I use Bio Corneum, a lotion used to lessen the chance for these pesky raised scars. Post-op summary: no pain, easy healing, no change in eye shape. One-year-later: no scars; NO KELOIDS. Also, since I have fairly smooth skin for my age, I go without makeup, other than mascara and liner. By this time, I'm probably financially ahead from cosmetic savings alone! But seriously, before my surgery, I was using more makeup in an attempt to draw attention away from my saggy upper lids and puffy lower lids. Now, I just don't bother. As from my first posting, I interviewed a number of surgeons before choosing Dr. Dahan and did a lot of research into the Bleph process. Once I chose Dr. Dahan, I came armed with questions, and he invited me to ask more, if I'd forgotten anything. I couldn't have asked for a better doctor, and I couldn't have asked for a better solution to growing old "blues."