Doctor Samimi Oculoplastic Surgeon Santa Monica, California 90403

Name: David Samimi, MD
Last name: Samimi
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2011
Years experience: 12
Primary Specialty: Oculoplastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.eyesthetica.com/
Business: Eyesthetica
Address: 2121 Wilshire Blvd.
Address suite: #301
Phone: (213) 632-5846
International phone number: +12136325846
City: Santa Monica
State: California
Zip Code: 90403
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Samimi is an Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon in the Los Angeles area, taking pride in his ability to provide cutting edge, compassionate care that delivers robust, safe and natural facial rejuvenation results. He honed his skills working around the eye during his residency at the world renown Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. Dr Samimi then completed a coveted American Society of Oculofacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellowship at the combined Eyesthetica / USC fellowship where he has been teaching as an assistant professor for over 10 years. He completed additional training in extended deep plane facelifting with top Beverly Hills surgeons. Dr. Samimi brings the delicate skills he developed working on the eyelids to the entire face, allowing him to provide patients with the very best, natural looking results possible. He prides himself on forming warm connections with his patients, listening to their needs and often integrating laughter to attain out of this world results.
Consulting Fees: 200$
Consultation note: Consultation fee is applied as credit towards any procedure.
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Procedures are primarily done in our expert facility.
Education: 
  • Medical: MD, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (top rated school)
  • Fellowship: Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, Eyesthetica & USC (ASOPRS sponsored)
Member of: 
  • asoprs

GPS coordinates on map: 34.032872,-118.4819759

Primary location: 
Location name: Los Angeles
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 34.0522,-118.2429962
Treatments: 
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Eyelid Retraction Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Lip Lift
  • Liposuction
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Lyft
  • RHA Collection Fillers
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Subcision
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tummy Tuck

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 4807
Answer count: 35
Review count: 49
5 star count: 22
Total star count: 22
Star rating: 4.3218992739913
Photo count last three months: 4
Answer count last three months: 2
Photo and answer count last three months: 6
Lead count last three months: 5
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Jul 20, 2016
Profile modified: Aug 1, 2023
Profile photo modified: Aug 1, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Profile Plus
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Dec 11, 2017
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Los Angeles, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.0522,-118.2429962
  • Santa Monica, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.008,-118.4899979

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Facelift (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Apr 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Botox (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Ptosis Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Restylane (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Apr 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Botox (Apr 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Injectable Fillers (Jul 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Aug 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Eyelid Surgery Prices

  • $8400 – Nov 19, 2018
  • $4000 – Apr 19, 2019
  • $5000 – Sep 14, 2018 – Santa Monica
  • $10000 – Feb 17, 2023
  • $10000 – Feb 17, 2023
  • $10000 – Feb 17, 2023
  • $5000 – Sep 14, 2018 – Santa Monica
  • $10881 – Jan 2021
  • $10881 – Jan 2021
  • $10882 – Jan 2021
  • $4000 – Apr 19, 2019
  • $4000 – Apr 19, 2019
  • $8400 – Nov 19, 2018
  • $8400 – Nov 19, 2018
  • $5000 – Sep 14, 2018 – Santa Monica

Injectable Fillers Prices

  • $1500 – Jul 17, 2018 – Santa Monica
  • $1500 – Jul 17, 2018 – Santa Monica
  • $1500 – Jul 17, 2018 – Santa Monica

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Eyesthetica, https://www.eyesthetica.com/
Address
2121 Wilshire BlvdSte. 301, Santa Monica, California, US, 90403 (GPS coordinates: 34.0328612,-118.4819893)
Phone
(213) 234-1000
Working Hours
Mon: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Tue: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Wed: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Thu: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Fri: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Created / Modified
Sep 11, 2018 / Aug 1, 2023
Name & Website
Eyesthetica the Eyelid & Face Experts – Santa Monica, https://www.eyesthetica.com/
Address
2121 Wilshire Blvd.Ste. 301, Santa Monica, California, US, 90403 (GPS coordinates: 34.0328616,-118.4819896)
Phone
(310) 446-8981
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Jan 27, 2022 / Jan 27, 2022
Name & Website
Eyesthetica the Eyelid & Face Experts – Encino, https://www.eyesthetica.com/
Address
5363 Balboa Blvd.Ste. 246, Encino, California, US, 91316 (GPS coordinates: 34.1688418,-118.5021913)
Phone
(213) 667-0635
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Jan 27, 2022 / Jan 27, 2022

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Under eye wrinkles versus malar bags ? What procedure could I have to reduce these wrinkles?
Malar bags
Aug 22, 2023
Nice photos and questions. Unfortunately it is common to see similar concerns in my practice. What you are seeing is is the delineation of facial compartments as the scaffolding aka zygomatic ligament starts to show. Here are the most beneficial treatments I’ve seen in my experience: Avoid botox lower in the cheek as this weakens the muscles that are pumping fluid out of this cheek compartment shown, which is also referred to as a festoon or malar mound. Restoring deflated volume with fat…
Do I need eyelid surgery?
Addressing loose upper eyelid skin
Aug 22, 2023
Thanks for sharing your question regarding drooping of the upper eyelid corner. What you are seeing is loose skin because of what happens with the aging process around the eye: deflation. The best results would likely be obtained with a combination of skin removal and at least 1 of the following options: botox or browlift to raise the brow, filler or fat grafting to inflate the brow. A combo of therapies usually obtains a more natural looking result. Best of luck!
I’ve had cataract and glaucoma surgery. Will I be able to get upper eyelid surgery?
Eyelid surgery after cataract and glaucoma surgery
Aug 3, 2023
There is no clear reason why having cataract and glaucoma tube shunt surgery should preclude you from an upper blepharoplasty. However, there is a strong chance based on your description that you also have a weakness in the muscle that holds the upper eyelid up, and you may also need a ptosis repair, where in addition to skin removal, the muscle the lifts the eye is also tightened. Best to visit an oculoplastic surgeon for more personalized advice.Dr Samimi
Liposuction and face lift for 44 male. Interested in doing surgery in my 40s rather than later in my 5
Neck and lower lid solution
Jun 19, 2023
Thanks for including these excellent photos with your question as it allows us to really see what your concerns are and how to best addressed them. If you want a result that looks as natural as possible, my recommendation would be doing an extended deep plane facelift. This would do two things that would address your concerns. 1) this is the only type of deep plane facelift that releases the zygomatic ligament, which teathers the mid face and prevents rejuvenation of the lower lid cheek…
What reasons would fat be added just to the upper face? Can this still look natural?
Fat graft and facial harmony
Jun 19, 2023
This is a great question because fat has amazing benefits, but is relatively permanent, so you need to be extremely thoughtful of where you put the fat. In my opinion, if you’re looking at the way the face ages, typically the face starts out slim on the lower portion, and is wider in the upper portion (cheeks, brows and temples). Then every decade, the upper half of the face shrinks and the lower expands. It’s great that you had a deep plane facelift because that slims the lower half. I thi…
1 year post upper eyelid surgery – was enough skin removed?
Not just a skin issue
May 13, 2023
Thanks for sharing this question. The concern about residual loose skin ladder upper blepharoplasty is a very common one. Unsurprisingly, you are getting different answers from different surgeons as there are many ways to approach this issue. My experience has taught me that one of the main reasons for loose upper eyelid skin is not just “excess skin” but rather age and hereditary related deflation of the bone and soft tissue around the eyes and brow. I have found that the most natural and…
Should I get a facial fat transfer or something less invasive?
Facial Fat Grafting
May 10, 2023
Greetings Gregg,Thanks for the question and the helpful photos. You are a handsome guy but as with the best of us, the aging process does start to show as the face evolves. You have great brow projection, decent temple volume, but you biggest issue it relative skeletal and soft tissue (mostly fat) deflation of your midface (Lower lids and cheeks). Unfortunately no treatments are “permanent” as the face continues to age regardless of what we do however If you are looking for treatments that…
Under eyes look terrible after facelift – what can I do to fix this problem?
Under eye appearance
Apr 30, 2023
Greetings Margaret Elaine:Your concern here is very evident based on the photos. Without full face photos visible it is not easy to say whether or not the facelift contributed to the appearance but I doubt it. The power of most facelifts lies in improving jowls and neck bands. That being said, certain facelifts are better at improving the midface and lower lid area: the extended deep plane facelift releases the (zygomaticofacial) ligaments that limit upward mobility of lower facial tissue…
Uneven eyes after ptosis surgery. Can they be evened out?
Asymmetry
Mar 11, 2023
Thanks for posing the question. The symmetry of the eyes is a common concern with patients before and after surgery. Interestingly, your asymmetry here is not related as much to ptosis, which is a droop of the eyelid margin, but more so an asymmetry of the volume in the “sulcus”, the space between the eyelid margin and the brow. Your left eye has less volume and so it looks deflated, and the skin is folded onto itself. What you need to improve things is an upper blepharoplasty with att…
What type of surgeon is best to address upper eyelid asymmetry?
Improving your eye asymmetry
Mar 5, 2023
You need to consult with and Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon. Ideally, if possible, the highest credentials is somebody who is a member of the American society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, also known as ASOPRS. In your case, you need a small ptosis repair to make the size of the right eye a little more open, and then an upper blepharoplasty on both to remove a little bit of redundant skin, but mainly turn your multiple folds into one more defined crease. Adding a little bit…
Is it possible to make the inner corner of my eyelid wider?
Lower eyelid position
Mar 5, 2023
I would strongly advise against trying to reshape your island and pulling that area down. The area where the upper and lower eyelid connect to the nose is very delicate because it contains the plumbing of the tear drainage system. If you were to lower the part you highlight, you might end up with what we call a medial ectropion, and the tears would not drain where they should go into your nose and throat, and potentially pool in your eye and drop out onto your face. Best not to try to fix…
Will lower blepharoplasty solve this issue?
Lower eyelid hollows
Mar 4, 2023
Thanks for sharing your question with us. Your concern about seeing the bone underneath your eyes is a common concern with patients. The soft tissue over the orbital rim: skin and orbicularis muscle is very thin, and the ideal treatment would be to put something to cushion that transition between the lower eyelid and cheek. Filler is the easiest and initially inexpensive option but as it sounds like you know, it has a very high rate of looking unnatural even in the best of hands. When it…
What procedures would be best for my under eye hollows?
Options to improve lower bags
Mar 4, 2023
Thanks for this great question and very useful photos. The safest, lowest risk, and most effective single solution will probably be transconjunctival fat repositioning blepharoplasty. Given your skin tone, you’re gonna have to expect some likely transient darkening of the skin called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. But by going with the transconjunctival approach, this will be minimized. It seems like you probably would get a 60 to 70% improvement in the lower lid cheek junction with t…
I am 74 years young. Is it too late for a facelift?
Timing for facelift candidacy
Oct 9, 2022
Hello 74 years young! I love your attitude. Many factors go into the decision of who is a good candidate for a facelift. Age is just one of them. Other factors include:1) What are you trying to improve? Facelifts are most effective in improving jawline jowels and central neck laxity. If these are your chief concerns, there will be a higher chance of success w the procedure2) How is your health in general? The age 74 can mean very different things in different people. A relatively healthy 74…
Fat Transfer Upper Eyelid Post Blepharoplasty – is this my only option at this point?
Upper eyelid hollows and asymmetry
Oct 9, 2022
Your cosmetic concerns are obvious based on the photos. Looking at your pre-op photos, I believe there is some asymmetry in the orbital volume with your left orbit being slightly less volumized to start. This became unmasked and more noticeable after your first surgery. Ultimately, having some conservative fat grafting would help your overall aesthetic by giving your brow and midface some youthful projection and likely help the orbital volume asymmetry. The key would be knowing that the fat…

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Last updated on 11/22/2023