Eyelid Surgery: Cost, Photos, Rewiews, Q&A

Name: Shahin Fazilat, MD, FACS

Statement: Dr. Shahin Fazilat is a board-certified cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon and founder of SF Bay Area Plastic Surgery, with offices in Mountain View, Los Gatos and Morgan Hill, California. He has expertise in a wide variety of procedures, but Dr. Fazilat specializes in breast enhancement, tummy tucks, and complete mommy makeovers, as well as facial procedures like rhinoplasty, eyelid lifts, and lip lifts. He also offers popular nonsurgical facial rejuvenation treatments like Botox, dermal fillers, laser resurfacing, Microneedling, and vaginal rejuvenation, as well as body contouring treatments like BodyTite, Facetite, Morpheus8, CoolSculpting, and CoolTone.

Dr. Fazilat received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland and went on to earn his medical degree at Howard University School of Medicine. He completed two residencies, one in general surgery at The Washington Hospital Center, and another in plastic surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He pursued a cosmetic fellowship at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Virginia and a plastic surgery fellowship at Stanford University, focused on micro/reconstructive surgery and hand surgery.

Over the course of his education, Dr. Fazilat was consistently invited to participate in competitive research programs, including The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Fellowship Program. This research has not only informed his skillset as an esteemed plastic surgeon but has allowed him to serve as an authority in the field. To date, he has authored and co-authored over a dozen publications.

In addition to being board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Fazilat is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). He is currently an adjunct faculty/clinical instructor at Stanford University in the Division of Plastic Surgery.

When he is not treating his patients or training future plastic surgeons, Dr. Fazilat works with breast cancer patients at the El Camino Hospital Cancer Center. He also works overseas with SmileTrain (and similar organizations) helping to improve the quality of life for people with cleft lips and palates.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 2007

Rating: 4.7

Name: Madison Stricklin

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Can answer: 1

Years experience: 4

Biography: Hello! My name is Madison Stricklin. I am a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Aesthetic Medicine. Since starting with SFBAPS two years ago, I was inspired to advance my career in Aesthetics and pursue my Master’s in Nursing. It has always been a dream of mine to further my education in medicine so that I can provide my patients with the highest level of care. I am proud to announce that at the end of 2022, I have accomplished this lifelong dream of mine. I love practicing aesthetic medicine because it allows me to live my passion for helping men and women feel confident in their own skin. My goal as an aesthetic injector is to provide natural enhancements to the face and body while utilizing updated technology and advanced techniques.

Name: Amy Do

Position: Nurse Injector

Years experience: 5

Biography: Hi there! My name is Amy Do. I am a Registered Nurse and I have been practicing Aesthetic Medicine since 2018. My journey started when I came across an aesthetic nurse talking about her experiences, and it piqued my interest to learn more. Since then, I continue to stay in the forefront of industry trends, products, and techniques with a focus on minimally invasive procedures. I am ecstatic to be able to combine two of my passions: love for science and to help men and women feel their best selves.

Name: Natali Call

Position: Nurse Injector

Years experience: 3

Biography: Hola! My name is Natali Call. I’m from Monterrey, Mexico and I am a Registered Nurse here at SFBAPS. Since I was a little girl, I’ve always known I wanted to be in the medical field. Pretty early into my bachelor’s degree in nursing, I knew I wanted to be in the aesthetic field as I have always loved all things beauty and skin. Aesthetic nursing has been a perfect match for me to combine my passion for science and art. Being an aesthetic nurse has allowed me to tune into my creative side as well as pushed me to keep up with new research, technology, and education. I love providing my patients research based options that will help them feel amazing in their own skin. My mission is to enhance my patients’ natural beauty and make a positive change in their lives. I look forward to meeting some of you in person and help you achieve your goals to feel beautiful inside and out.

Name: Kali Schmidt

Position: Aesthetician

Years experience: 10

Biography: Hi! My name is Kali Schmidt and I was born and raised in Santa Cruz, CA. After struggling with my own skin issues for many years, I developed my love for aesthetics. In 2013 I moved to Maui to become a licensed aesthetician and graduated first in my class. I’ve gone on to continue my education in pigmentation issues, chemical peels, dermaplaning and acne.

Treating acne is where my true passion lies, I understand how struggling with acne can negatively affect all aspects of life. As a certified Acne Specialist, helping my clients feel confident and beautiful in their own skin is the most rewarding part of my job. I believe in looking at all aspects of my client’s lifestyle contributing to their specific skin issue, and creating a well-rounded plan to get their skin to where we want it to be.

Name: Kristina Meltzer

Position: Practice Manager

Years experience: 3

Biography: Hi there! My name is Kristina and I am the Practice Manager and Patient Care Coordinator here at SF Bay Area Plastic Surgery. A little about me: I was finished with nursing school by the time I realized I was a little too squeamish for the field and moved quickly into the hospitality industry while trying to decide what I was going to do next – I never would have guessed that my true passion lived in the cosmetic surgery world! Working alongside Dr. Fazilat and our amazing team of injectors has taught me so much about this industry. I love sharing with our patients (and anyone else who will listen) about it.

I am frequently moved to tears by the kind words of our grateful patients and I am truly honored to play a part in their journeys to regain self-confidence. As a cosmetic surgery patient myself, I feel a unique connection to the men and women who find themselves in surgical consultations with us.

Name: Jamie Hogan

Position: Practice Manager

Years experience: 4

Biography: Hello! My name is Jamie Hogan, and I am the Assistant Practice Manager and Patient Concierge here at SF Bay Area Plastic Surgery. I have worked in the beauty industry for 8 years now. After finishing my general education studies at De Anza College, I decided to follow my passion and enroll in Cosmetology School at The Salon Professional Academy, where I later graduated and passed my state board exam. After working in various salons for 4 years, I quickly moved into the Administrative, Training, and Management side of salons and really found my niche.

I have a true passion for giving our patients the best experience they can have from the moment they enter our office and beyond. I love being a part of something that helps to give people confidence and all around feel better about themselves. I really believe when you look good, you feel good, and I’m thrilled to be in the business of helping our patients feel good!

Name: Charlotte Noeske

Position: Receptionist

Years experience: 3

Name: Sarai Sanchez

Position: Receptionist

Years experience: 2

Name: Morgan Tupa

Position: Marketing Manager

Years experience: 3