Dr David Schlessinger, MD Oculoplastic Surgeon

Name: David A. Schlessinger, MD
Last name: Schlessinger
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1993
Years experience: 30
Primary Specialty: Oculoplastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.schlessingereyeandface.com/
Business: Schlessinger Eye & Face
Address: 75 Froehlich Farm Blvd.
Phone: (516) 243-8379
International phone number: +15162438379
City: Woodbury
State: New York
Zip Code: 11797
Country: US
Additional Address: Hauppauge, NY
Statement: Dr. Schlessinger is uniquely qualified to treat the delicate skin of the eyelid + face. At SEF, we specialize in surgical + non-surgical eyelid + facial cosmetic procedures at our immaculate, state-of-the art office in Woodbury, NY. Quad A-Certified OR + highly trained professional staff!
Consulting Fees: 150$
Consultation note: Consultation fees applied to booked procedure
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Northwell Hospital
Education: 
  • Medical: MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

David Schlessinger, MD

Postdoc Training: 
  • Fellowship: Eyelid Plastic Surgery and Neuro-Ophthalmology, University of Minnesota

GPS coordinates on map: 40.8036728,-73.4784781

Primary location: 
Location name: Long Island
State: NY
Country: US
Map point: 40.767,-73.52539825
Treatments: 
  • Belotero
  • Biocorneum
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Botox for Migraines
  • Botox for TMJ
  • Brow Lift
  • Canthoplasty
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Filler
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Clear and Brilliant
  • CO2 Laser
  • Contour Thread Lift
  • Cyst Removal
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dermapen
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Retraction Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • FaceTite
  • Facial
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Fractional Laser
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Hyaluronidase
  • HydraFacial
  • IPL
  • Jeuveau
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Lift
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Micro Botox
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Microneedling
  • Microneedling RF
  • Mini Facelift
  • MiXto Laser
  • Mole Removal
  • Morpheus8
  • Neck Lift
  • Neocutis
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • NovaThreads
  • PlasmaPen
  • ProFractional Laser
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • PRP Injections
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Radiesse
  • Rejuvapen
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • Revanesse
  • RHA Collection Fillers
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scar Removal
  • SculpSure
  • Sculptra
  • Secret RF
  • Silicone Injections
  • Silikon 1000
  • Skin Lightening
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • Skinbetter Science
  • Subnovii Plasma Pen
  • Tattoo Removal
  • TCA Peel
  • Thermage FLX
  • Thread Lift
  • Ultherapy
  • Vampire Facelift
  • Vampire Facial
  • Volbella
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin
  • YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Awards:
  • New York’s Top 100 Physicians for Oculoplastic Surgery
  • Castle Connelly, “America’s Top Cosmetic Doctors”
  • NY Super Doctor, New York Magazine

Rating: 4.6
Profile views: 27900
Answer count: 270
Review count: 30
1 star count: 1
2 star count: 1
5 star count: 12
Total star count: 14
Star rating: 3.5713430916684
Photo count last three months: 10
Photo and answer count last three months: 10
Lead count last three months: 1
Anonymous votes: 6
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Jan 18, 2011
Profile modified: Sep 20, 2023
Profile photo modified: Sep 20, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Profile Plus
Tier: Pro
Linked url: https://www.schlessingereyeandface.com
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Feb 22, 2020
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Long Island, NY, US. GPS coordinates: 40.767,-73.52539825

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Botox (Oct 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, 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)
  • Juvederm (Aug 2014) – 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)
  • Restylane (Apr 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Xeomin (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Aug 2014) – 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)
  • Mole Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (May 2019) – 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)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Mar 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, 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)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Juvederm (Aug 2014) – 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)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Feb 2016) – 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)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Mar 2014) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Restylane (Aug 2014) – 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)
  • Mohs Surgery (Jun 2014) – 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)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Dec 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Dec 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Dec 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Dec 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Mar 2014) – 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)

Latest Prices

Juvederm Prices

  • $800 – Aug 15, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $800 – Aug 15, 2014 – Woodbury, NY

Restylane Prices

  • $895 – Apr 24, 2018
  • $1000 – Aug 11, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $650 – Nov 3, 2014 – Long Island, NY
  • $895 – Apr 24, 2018
  • $895 – Apr 24, 2018
  • $650 – Nov 3, 2014 – Long Island, NY
  • $650 – Nov 3, 2014 – Long Island, NY

Eyelid Surgery Prices

  • $4000 – Aug 8, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $7500 – Mar 16, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $5000 – Mar 20, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $700 – Mar 21, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $7500 – Oct 2018 – Woodbury, NY
  • $3000 – Oct 2018 – New York, NY
  • $500 – Dec 17, 2015 – Woodbury, NY
  • $5000 – Mar 20, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $5000 – Mar 20, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $5000 – Mar 20, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $7500 – Mar 16, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $7500 – Mar 16, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $4000 – Aug 8, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $7500 – Sep 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $700 – Mar 21, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $700 – Mar 21, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $700 – Mar 21, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $700 – Mar 21, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $700 – Mar 21, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $700 – Mar 21, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $700 – Mar 21, 2014 – 75 Froehlich Farm Blvd, Woodbury, NY 11797
  • $3000 – Sep 2012 – New York, NY

Other Prices

  • $500 – Dec 17, 2015 – Woodbury, NY
  • $2000 – May 2015 – Long Island, NY
  • $5000 – Aug 20, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $5000 – Aug 20, 2014 – Woodbury, NY
  • $2000 – Aug 2014 – Long Island, NY
  • $2000 – Jul 2014 – Long Island, NY

Mohs Surgery Prices

  • $500 – Jun 20, 2014 – Melville, NY
  • $500 – Jun 20, 2014 – Melville, NY

Eye Bags Treatment Prices

  • $2000 – Jul 2014 – Long Island, NY
  • $2000 – Jul 2014 – Long Island, NY

Facial Prices

  • $900 – Feb 8, 2018 – Woodbury, NY
  • $900 – Feb 8, 2018 – Woodbury, NY
  • $900 – Feb 8, 2018 – Woodbury, NY
  • $5000 – Aug 20, 2014 – Woodbury, NY

Special Offers

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Start Time / End Time
Detail
Treatments
$50 off your Dysport treatment of 2 areas or more
Apr 30, 2019 /
May 10, 2019
Must enroll in Aspire Rewards or already be an Aspire Rewards member
Specific treatments
ONE DAY ONLY, SCULPSURE EVENT PRICING
Feb 1, 2019 /
Feb 1, 2019
Free consultations will be offered on Friday, February 1, 2019 only. Must contact us to RSVP and schedule a time. Special event pricing will be offered.
Specific treatments
Get treated with Xeomin, receive $50 gift card
Jan 23, 2019 /
Feb 28, 2019
New patients only. Must pay for and be treated for at least 1 area of Xeomin to be eligible. This offer is restricted to one gift card per person.
Specific treatments
$100 off any injectable!
Nov 14, 2017 /
Dec 14, 2017
New patients only. $500 minimum purchase.
Any treatment
Free Skin Tightening session with SculpSure!
Sep 20, 2017 /
Oct 15, 2017
-Buy two SculpSure treatments and get a complimentary Skin Tightening session ($1995 value). Mention RealSelf for your complimentary consultation.
consultation
Complimentary area of Dysport with a Microneedling
Oct 20, 2016 /
Nov 20, 2016
– one per patient
Specific treatments
$300 off Full Face Ultherapy Treatment
Mar 2, 2015 /
Apr 2, 2015
– Contact us to schedule your custom consultation for an Ultherapy treatment. Ultherapy uses the power of ultrasound to Lift and tighten you face without surgery. This offer is good for new realself customers only. Limited time offer, expires March 31, 2015.
Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Can my asymmetry from eyelid surgery 2 years ago be fixed?
Eye Asymmetry
Apr 7, 2020
It appears that your left upper eyelid (right side on the photo) is slightly lower and you are compensating by lifting your eyebrow. You likely need a revision of the ptosis repair on that side. Ptosis repairs have a high rate of revision due to many factors including neural input from the brain and due to the the muscle moving during the healing period. I recommend you seek the opinion of an oculoplastic surgeon that does a lot of ptosis repairs.
What type of eye surgery is most beneficial for me to get rid of sleepy eyes? photos)
Drooping Eyelids
Apr 7, 2020
The "sleepy" appearance of your eyelids is due to ptosis, or drooping of the eyelids. This can be repaired by a surgical procedure that tightens the lifting muscles of the eyelids. This is a routine operation and can be performed under local anesthesia. I would recommend seeking the opinion of an Oculoplastic Surgeon. In my office we can demonstrate what the result would be by placing eyedrops that temporarily lifts the muscle.'
Can I ever get rid of my dark circles?
Dark Circles
Apr 7, 2020
Your photographs show a combination of hyperpigmentation and lack of volume in your tear trough. I am not sure why an MD would recommend weight gain as an answer as gaining body weight won't fill in the tear trough.I think you would benefit from tear trough filler and skin lightening creams. I recommend you seek the opinion of an oculofacial or facial plastic surgeon that treats this area on a routine basis.
What can be done to correct an overly aggressive upper blepharoplasty?
Overly Aggressive Blepharoplasty
Mar 6, 2020
An inablility to close your eyes after a blepharoplasty can be very difficult to treat. This generally improves with time and can sometimes be treated conservatively. Other treatment options include revision surgery and fillers. This definitely should be addressed by an Oculoplastic Surgeon.
What is the best approach for these festoons?
Festoon Treatment
Mar 6, 2020
Festoons are prominent cheek fat pockets that swell. Treating them can be a real challenge. We have used many different treatment modalities including laser, microneedling with radiofrequency, surgery and injectables. Most of the time we need to do a combination of these treatments.In your case you have an area of relative hollowness next to your cheek fat pad. Injecting a filler that is not hydrophillic (doesn't attract water) such as Radiesse in the hollow area can help reduce the app...
I've been told that I have ptosis. What are your thoughts about it and what kind of surgery is n
Ptosis Surgery
Mar 3, 2020
You do have ptosis and asymmetric eyelids. This can be repaired surgically either through a posterior approach with no skin cutting or from an anterior approach with skin revision. You should seek the opinion of an Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon to review your best options.
Botox Brow Lift for 21 year old?
Botox Brow Lift
Jan 28, 2020
Botox is an excellent way to perform a non-surgical brow lift. By weakening the muscles that pull down the brow, the lifting muscles can work more effectively to elevate the brow. The results can be seen within days of the injection and the results can last several months. If you are satisfied with the results you can repeat the injections. Botox when performed in younger people can also prevent wrinkles and lines and helps keep the brow in position potentially preventing the need for bro...
How come people get tear trough fillers instead of surgery?
Tear Trough Fillers
Jan 28, 2020
Tear trough fillers are an excellent choice for people that have hollowness and some fatty prolapse. It is a quick and effective procedure when performed by an experienced injector. The results can last a year or more and can be reversed with Vitrase injections. Fillers are NOT a good choice for people with loose skin, lax eyelids and excessive fatty prolapse. Young people with small or moderate amounts of fatty prolapse and tear trough hollowness can sometimes do well with fillers or sur...
Is transconjuctival blepharoplasty with fat relocation of prolapsed fat and no skin removal a go
Tranconjunctival Blepharoplasty
Jan 28, 2020
The first photograph that you posted shows some tear trough hollowing and fatty prolapse. I do think that you are a good candidate for a transconjunctival blepharoplasty with either fat repositioning or fat grafting. You also seem to be a good candidate for tear trough filler. Tear trough filler may allow you to put off surgery for several years. It is hard to give more advice without seeing you in person. You should speak to your surgeon about your concerns.
Will tear trough or cheek filler help these dark circles?
Under Eyelid Filler
Dec 3, 2019
It is difficult to tell excactly what is happening from your pictures.  The junction between the cheek and lower eyelid (tear trough area) is a common place to have loss of volume which can result in dark circles and an aged appearance. If cheek filler is administered without addressing the tear trough the appearance of volume loss can be worsened. You should speak to your Surgeon or seek the opinion of a Surgeon skilled in injecting tear troughs.
Is there a way to fix uneven eyelid hood without surgery?
Non-Surgical Eyelid Treatments
Dec 3, 2019
Uneven eyelids can be addressed non-surgically via several techniques. Brow position can be altered using Botox injections. Raising or lowering an eyebrow with Botox can change the appearance of the eyelid by creating more or less fullness. Dermal fillers such as Restyane can also add more fullness in the brow and upper eyelid creating more symmetry. Non-surgical lifting devices such as Ulthera can also change the brow position and upper eyelid fullness. As always, you should consult with a...
How many treatments will be needed to see results from Secret and fractional CO2 laser for scarr
The Secret RF
Nov 20, 2019
We have been using the Secret Microneedling-RF device for close to two years now and have had excellent results. It is particularly good for treating pore size, scars and fine lines.  Results are generally seen 3 months after treatment and even one treatment can yield nice results. In general we recommend 3-4 treatments spread apart by 3- weeks to obtain maximal results. We also combine this treatment with the use of PRP to maximize our results. Of course different people need different t...
Eye corner was damaged after 2 bad blephs. Eyelid revision expert said no more surgery. Belotero
Complications after Blepharoplasty
Nov 14, 2019
Unfortunately complications can arise from any surgical procedure. It is difficult to fully assess your problems from photographs alone. I do see a depression and fillers can offer help with this. My filler of choice for this area is Restylane since it is more robust than Belotero and usually causes less swelling than other fillers. I generally recommend conservative treatment for these problems and usually and would wait several months before attempting any other surgical procedures. Since ...
Will repeated injections of Radiesse build volume at the mandibular angle past the 18-month mark
Jaw enhancement with Radiesse
Nov 5, 2019
Radiesse is an excellent choice as a filler for the Jaw line. It has a very high G-Prime (stiffness) and it can help create a more defined jaw line and chin. In general the treatment lasts 12-18 months. It does have some mild collagen stimulating effect so with repeat treatments there can be some permanent change. Sculptra is a better collagen stimulating injectable treatment but it takes several treatments to obtain the desired result.
What is the best treatment for hollowing around eyes?
Lower Eyelid Hollowing
Oct 29, 2019
Your photographs don't show much hollowing and in fact you have very youthful looking lower eyelids. For minimal hollowing I recommend lower eyelid fillers. This should always be performed by an expert injector. My preferred method is to use a cannula to reduce bruising and to improve safety. HA type fillers can last a long time in this area and can be safely and easily dissolved if you are unhappy with the results.

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Last updated on 11/22/2023