**WORTH THE READ** About 20 years ago I was in a serious car…read moreaccident, which resulted in significant nerve damage to my right eyelid. Back then, the doctors told me that there was no procedure that could correct the damage. I was left with a "droopy" right eye lid, which did impact my line of vision. On top of that, aesthetically, my eyes were very asymmetrical. I was constantly straining the right side of my face to open my right eye further, and I was criticizing and/or destroying so many photos because of my insecurity surrounding the asymmetry. Well, I finally decided to do the research and see if there were any medical advancements. Since I'd never undergone facial surgery, I thoroughly did my research. I cross referenced every ocular medical review I could find, I read articles written by multiples Doctors, I looked at before and after pictures - and finally came upon Dr. Levin. During our first consultation, she was kind and patiently answered my (over)abundance of questions. She ultimately suggested we stitch the nerve inside of my right eyelid, to result in a 2-4mm improvement. She tested the procedure by placing eye drops in my right eye, that would temporarily mimic the results that we'd see from the surgery. Within minutes of putting in the drops, my right eye opened more on its own, and the right side of my face began to relax. It turns out, I had trained my brain to raise my right eyebrow, to compensate and open the right eye further (so my right eye did not open as much as my left eye, and my right eyebrow was constantly scrunched to sit higher than my left eyebrow.) Wow, so there is actually a medical solution for this? I don't have to deal with the strain and stress (and headaches) all the time?! I decided to throw in a full upper blastoma on the left eye and a partial upper blastoma on the right, as a purely cosmetic addition. I left the consultation feeling confident, optimistic and in very good hands. Surgery day. I can imagine an expert in the field might get frustrated with all of my nervous questions - not Dr. Levin. She patiently answered every concern I had, and I went in to surgery feeling great. When I woke up, I could immediately see the results. Despite the obvious swelling, I looked great. Today I am 40 days post op, the stitches have all either dissolved or been removed and the results are amazing. Not only do I have symmetry, but I look more awake and alert. It took a few weeks for my brain to understand that I didn't have to scrunch my forehead to further open my right eye, but my forehead is now smooth and relaxed, my eyes are symmetrical and even - and I no longer see my eyelid in my line of sight. I would recommend Dr. Levin to anyone. She is the best in the business, and if you do the research, you will come to the same conclusion. If you select her for a procedure, you will become a fan for life. I can't explain how good it feels to have fixed something that has been a problem, a stress and a concern for 20 years. Thank you Dr. Levin. *I will update with before and after pics at my 3 month post-op, when all swelling is down and fully healed.

I had surgery with Dr, Levin on Sept 9th 2024. Prior to the surgery I had a consult where I…read morementioned I had dry eyes from Lasik and was concerned If this surgery would make it worse. Dr Levin told me this surgery would not worsen my dry eye as it is not a common side effect of a lower bleph. She did not examine the insides of eyes at all. I had another visit right before the surgery and mentioned the dry eye again she told me It would not worsen from the surgery. The morning of the surgery I said to Dr, Levin please be careful of my glands... Dr Levin replied and what glands? this should have been a red flag for me. Since the surgery, my dry eye is so severe that I am now homebound leave the house and cannot take care of my kids. My glands have completely shut down. I also don't make many tears so I absolutely nothing coating my eyes when I blink. Every blink feels like sand paper and glue. I feel a constant rubbing in my right eye when I blink. I'm told it's scar tissue. I have had 10 IPL's, punctal cautery surgery four times and probing. I've spent over 15k on treatments since this surgery to improve the dry eye. I sleep with plastic wrap over my face and an eye mask. My eyes still dry out and need drops all through the night. I have tried every eye drop available, but nothing has worked. My doctors tell me this is a result of the surgery and it's very common. Dr Levin said none of this is from her surgery and she is not a dry eye doctor. I have been left to figure this out myself. This surgery has destroyed my life. My under eyes look awful as well like nothing was done or worse. I have to wear moisture chamber glasses 24/7. Every doctor that seems me can't believe I had a lower blepharoplasty because of how awful it looks. I am writing this to warn others and hopefully prevent someone else from suffering the way I have. Please don't ever have this surgery If you have dry eyes and or go to a doctor who will examine the health of your eyes. I'm a mom of 5 boys who are my world. I regret ever having this surgery has it's destroyed all our lives. I don't believe this will ever improve unfortunately as I've exhausted all the treatments available in the US and I'm almost a year post op. Thank You, Dawn Baldi

I'm a very picky person . It's extremely rare when I get hooked up on something . I pay attention…read moreto every detail , especially when it comes to my appearance . I went to a few facials in the area , I liked none. So my neighbor recommended me to see Alvina . No matter how well I took care of my skin this summer I had very dehydrated skin by the end of the summer, most likely because of a lot of traveling . Alvina was amazing , very knowledgeable and every step of the facial was simply perfect . I've had a lot of facials to distinguish if the service I am getting is great or not . I usually get worried when someone touches my face , I can't relax. But this session was ultra relaxing , I trusted her from the moment she touched my skin , which never happened to me before . About the facial : My skin modified immediately right after the treatment . My skin is hydrated again ruffness went away and it felt light and clean . I am very thankful to Westport Spa for this experience . Alvina thank you a lot for this experience . I will definitely be back for you . I think it's a perfect start for a new season .

I tried to make an appt to see Dr. Brownell for myself, my daughter and my mother. The receptionist…read moredid not return my email requests or voicemails. It took numerous attempts to get an appt booked. I only persisted at that point because I had gift certificates. By the way....this facility added sales tax to the certificates. For those of you who aren't aware, according to the CT State Dept of Revenue services, gift certificates are not subject to sales tax. Once we arrived at the appt, the receptionist did not properly schedule the service my daughter was looking for so there was no time after a one hour drive! When checking out, I paid with my credit card for me and my daughter. Neither, me, my Mom or my daughter were given a receipt. When we got home that day, we all contacted the receptionist and asked for our receipts. The receptionist then told me my credit card charge didn't go through (even though it did). I had evidence of this on my credit card statement. She said she would have to speak to Craig, the doctors husband who doubles as office manager. Craig contacted me the following week wanting my credit card number again! I declined and sent him the screen shot that my card was charged. About a week after receiving Botox, it set in with horrible results. My face was crooked. I sent Craig a picture. He said he would show it to Dr. Brownell and she would call me immediately. She never did. He also said he would email me a gift certificate as an apology. He never did. I have the text streams of these conversations with him as proof. After not hearing from Dr. Brownell regarding the terrible results, I decided to file a dispute. I needed to go to another practitioner to fix what she did. This facility has responded to the dispute with a pack of lies. Here they are: 1) They are saying I was rude and aggressive to the receptionist. Not true. I was more than patient given the receptionist was not competent in any of her interactions with me. 2) They are saying Dr. Brownell called me 2 times to discuss the bad results. Not true. 3) They are saying I blocked their number. Again, not true. 4) They sent a picture to the credit card company of my forehead without squinting indicating that the treatment was successful. This is misleading as Botox can take at least a week to kick in. 5) They have the audacity to accuse me of "Theft of Medical Services" which is a "larceny". Shame on Dr. Brownell or perhaps it was her narcissistic husband for stooping this low. I was unhappy with results and she never called to discuss so after a couple of weeks of waiting I filed a dispute. That makes me a thief? How unprofessional! The above-mentioned visit I've described was a comedy of errors from beginning to end. For the high prices they charge, clients should certainly be able to expect to have a pleasurable experience. If I could give less than one star, I would.

Her level of professionalism is refreshing! I am grateful I went to her for my procedures.read more

I agree with Gigi, reviews are awkwardly solicited at the front desk in exchange for a discount on…read morefuture services. The office staff is nice enough but I found Dr Mahoney to be condescending and impatient. It's too bad, I was happy to have found a woman. I also didn't appreciate the constant upselling of products. I was sold an eye cream that caused inflammation and redness to my eyes, which I had to deal with at my own birthday party. i later learned the cream sold to me contained an ingredient I was clear about telling the physician assistant I was allergic to. no apologies, not refund, nothing. There are plenty of fantastic plastic surgeons in fairfield county--- I suggest you find one of them.

Dr O'Connell and his wife did amazing work on my 2 years old son who ran into a table at 8pm!…read more They were quick to respond to my phone call and were open and ready for him when we arrived from North Stamford! My oldest son had stitches in the ER years ago and I am very unhappy with how big his scar is.... when this accident happened with our youngest I couldn't be happier we came here! They were so attentive and kind to my son and myself! Over the years they have provided our family with great laser treatments (Cathy), eyelid surgery (cosmetic) and now perfect stitches for my little guy! Look no further!

Refused to see a 7 year old who needed plastic surgery on his face because the child had a mild…read morecold in December. We have lost the plot in medicine when medical doctors are afraid of a cold in the Northeast during winter. I would never trust the doctor again with my children if this is how colds are handled. Steer clear.

I was so nervous to start my Botox journey, and Wisdom + Youth Medspa made me feel instantly…read morecomfortable. She did a consult via FaceTime with me and answered every question I had. When I arrived at the spa, Britt made sure I felt extremely comfortable. I felt at ease knowing she is a physician assistant, as I knew she understand the anatomy of the face and is highly educated. She then went the extra mile and checked in with me a week later to make sure i was OK!! I was blown away. I have gone to her for a year this month, and I am so happy I have. Britt does not over treat and ensures you are happy. Plus, her products are also amazing! And yes, you will still have movement in your face after injections lol

I have been going to Wisdom and Youth for almost two years for Jeaveau. It always turns out great…read moreand I never need touchups like I did with my last injector. Prices are reasonable.

I first came to Dr. Sabetta in 2009, and I have to say my skin has never looked better. What I…read morelove about her is that she brings all the latest and most effective in the dermatology world front and center to her clients. My latest rave and so far all time favorite is the miracle Microneedling. It has treated my acne scars and appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and virtually made them disappear. I can actually see the difference in my skin texture and my skin actually feels thicker! How is that possible? I highly recommend this treatment for all skin types. So far I have had two treatments done within a few months of eachother. I am about to turn 51 years old in a few weeks and I have had people tell me they are in shock and they still think I am in my early 40's without makeup on!

From the owner: Dr. Sabetta's particular interest is providing her patients superior non-surgical (non-cutting)…read moreskin enhancement, rejuvenation, and sun damage reversal.

Came here to have my eyebrows taken care of prior to my wedding. Yes, they're expensive, yes, I…read morespent $50 for Jo to beautify my thick brows. Yes, it was worth every damn penny. Jo is thorough thorough thorough, to the point where it might actually be overkill (during intake, you fill out an extensive background form indicating health history, current treatments, hopes, dreams, and whether or not you like long walks on the beach). Her appointments also always take longer than you expect them to, so if you have a later-in-the-day slot, be prepared to wait. But once you're in Jo's care, it's ok that she takes a long time, because she takes a long time on you, too. I have super sensitive skin, and she managed to not burn me or make me break out--a nearly impossible feat! She talks with you to understand your ideal results and then works hard to make that happen for you. It's obvious that she takes are great deal of pride in her work, and for that, she deserves 5 stars.. but Elixir gets docked on price and wait times.

Would do 0 stars if I could. Got my first rhinoplasty with Dr. Stupak. I have posted the results,…read morewhich are clearly botched. I went with my mother to Dr. Stupak to discuss why the result was so poor. The doctor, a plastic surgeon, told me he did exactly what I wanted and that the reason I was unhappy with the result is because I have a "mood disorder". I do not have a mood disorder and a plastic surgeon trying to blame a botched surgery on a non existent mental health issue is extremely unethical and unprofessional. I am only posting this now because I have since gotten a revision surgery (with a different doctor) which cost me $20k on top of the price of this surgery. I had to travel to Cleveland, Ohio from CT just for the revision surgery because every surgeon I saw in the tri-state area said the nose was beyond their repair and there is only one surgeon in the US who can reconstruct it. Thank god I was told about that doctor because who would want to live life with the nose Dr Stupak gave me?