I wish I could find another plastic surgeon with the skill of Dr. Eshima. All suggestions welcomed. read more

At this point, this review is pointless. I gathered he retired. He did my rhinoplasty many years ago in my twenties. I think it was roughly around 1998-99. Well, it settled into a disaster. First, I can't breathe properly out of my nose, and second my nostrils are different sizes one smaller than the other and the tip is very bullbous. Most upsetting, I have a piece of the graft that protrudes from the skin on the top of my nose that is noticeable. It will cost me probably triple to have it revised. I wish I had done more research. read more

Dr. Eshima has retired, and his office is permanently closed, but I still wanted to write a note of thanks. He gave me about 6 months notice that they were closing & I'm so grateful I was able to see him before he retired. I'm a nurse practitioner, and I think I'm pretty good at choosing the best physicians for my care and Dr. Eshima is definitely one of the best at cosmetic surgery. He only performed facial surgery. He has the eye of an artist & is obviously a very skilled surgeon. I think he is also very detailed on your care for the first few weeks after the surgery. His entire team was extremely professional & they responded very quickly to any questions or concerns I had before & after my surgery. I had my neck & upper lids lifted 3 years ago (when I was 60 yo) and my profile photo was 7 months later. I hope you're enjoying your retirement, Dr. Eshima. I retired too & also moved to Europe. read more

Issa Eshima, MD - Cosmetic Surgeons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'm not surprised he's closed down with no notice to his patients. He treated me like dirt because I wasn't happy with the work he did on me. Apparently, my lopsided face was my fault. Good riddance! read more

I have been trying to get ahold of Dr Eshima for a couple months. I had surgery in November and was told he would be responding to email but since his retirement I have emailed twice and heard no response. It is very important that I talk to him and I hope he responds to this yelp post. read more

It's been 2 1/2 years since my last update. I chose Dr. Eshima because of his association with the hospital. I had never been anesthetized so this was a large concern. My other was being disfigured. I am happy to say that I am fine and I'm not disfigured. There is a lot of pressure to review while you're still in recovery and before final results. NERVE DAMAGE! I have waited a sufficient amount of time for recovery and feel safe saying that I have permanent nerve damage. I rarely wear earrings anymore because its painful. I still feel tingling from my temples down to my ears. Fluid does not seem to drain from my head. When Covid ends, I will find a new surgeon to take a look and see if any of the damage can be reversed. The relaying of skin didn't provide lift, so I am still in need of lift which I will never do. My jowls still droop. The scars under my nose are very prominent. He left the stitches in for a few weeks so the skin puckered. We are in Covid, but after that I will do a bit of laser and hope to make them less dramatic. Same goes for the scars on either side of my eyelids. These are the major issues, there are plenty of smaller ones. The women in the office attempt to make it your fault calling you every day then scolding you for talking too much. I live in a home with my husband who is a tech guy and VERY quiet. We had only moved to this state one year prior so I didn't even have local friends to talk with. I work at home which enabled me to spend endless recovery time caring for my healing. There was NO fault on my part for recovery issues. I used the top recommended products for recovery as well as my general care. Something to think about... If a doctor has a web sight where they post before and afters, it is more likely those photos were people they worked on. If you're just shown before and afters in a room, whose to say those are real? Good Luck and trust those little hairs on the back of your neck. read more

I had surgery numerous years ago from Dr Eschima. I continue to have incredible nerve pain after the surgery. Mayo Clinic and UCSF confirmed nerve damage. Please think twice about doing surgery with this Dr. read more

I found Issa Eshima to be pleasant, however condescending. I had my liposuction procedure with him where he left me lumpy throughout my abdomen - and took out fat down the middle of my stomach to create the look of abs (I didn't ask for this). Perhaps he's better with faces. Don't use him for your body. read more

I am a smart, well-educated person, but the fact that I chose Dr. Eshima to do my surgery makes me question my intelligence and mental fitness. This was the single worst decision of my life, and one with very long-lasting repercussions. read more

Thank god he retired. I have received so many messages from other people who were blamed for his mistakes. My eyes still do not fully close after more than 10 years. The last thing I would have done is have him "fix" it. He had all these glowing reviews--maybe he was really good at some point. I think he just plain "lost it" after a while. And when he made a mistake he blamed the patient. I wrote a review about all this over 10 years ago and wish I had paid attention to messages from other people who had the same experience. I thought I was an outlier but I was not. read more

I had surgery in June 2019 and specifically chose Dr Eshima for his experience and outstanding results. He was incredibly professional and organized in his approach. Accommodations were 5 star and his staff were incredible. I was walked through every step of the process. After surgery they were in contact on an hourly basis. After the first few days, they then reached out to ensure everything was alright on a daily basis. My private nurse who accompanied me home was outstanding. The results are incredible. I had feeling back in my entire face within weeks. I am still healing but expect to be fully recovered within 6 months of surgery. Without a doubt I chose the very best surgeon. Not cheap but I wanted the absolute best. read more

I was scarred by meeting this doctor, I left his office in tears. My story has a beautiful ending though, thanks to another SF surgeon, please read on! I consulted with Dr. Eshima about getting a partial face-lift, upper eyes and lower eyes. His pitch was like a used car salesman, it was saturated in ego, it was fast-talky and didn't leave much room to question him, you are meant to listen. He had a portfolio of before and afters which - while impressive - were glibly and conceitedly tossed over to me on the other side of the desk like playing cards. This was accompanied by a very rote and scripted self-aggrandizing lecture, the takeaway intending to be to leave the potential client with the impression that he is the best surgeon to have ever graced this earth with his presence. It was extremely unprofessional. He taps into everything modern women can't stand about men like this, it was hard to stomach. Upon leaving that appointment, he encouraged me to come back if needed, to ask any remaining questions that might put my mind at ease. Despite intensely disliking him personally, I was admittedly super impressed by his before and after play deck - so much so, that I was about 90% sure I would go with him. I took him up on the offer to ask more questions - at the time I was 43, this surgery would be a major big deal, as was the $45k price tag.. yeah, I was going to take 20 more minutes of his time to ask a few more questions. When I came in for the second consultation, it was immediately clear before I even sat down: He was angry. Evidently, he DID NOT like that I was "questioning the master", that I needed any further convincing, it was as if I had offended him. I only had a few - very fair - remaining questions such as, "Do you have any technology that can simulate what my results might look like?" etc. He cut me off after my second question, interrupted me and said, "I don't think I'm the doctor for you" and ushered me out of his office, with disapproving glares from his staff. I was stunned. I started crying when I was still in his office, I didn't understand what I had done wrong and said so. He never answered me. Upon later reflection, the only thing I can come up with is that questioned him. It may also be that I don't fit his typical client profile: I'm relatively young. I'm gay. My partner is somewhat male-presenting and is younger than me, mid-30s - she was in the waiting with me each visit. I work in Tech. His typical client, as per his own description, is the much older housewife - often traveling to have surgery done by him from the midwest - and always upon the recommendation of a friend known personally. I suspect I may not have looked like I had the money? Or that I represented a demographic he doesn't get much business from and is afraid of: Techie (he doesn't even have a website - he's a technophobe and is clearly petrified of updating and needing to learn anything new, relying on his laurels). Gay. Progressive. Now for the beautiful ending! After I emotionally recovered, I went to see Dr. Ransom, who is consistently rated as highly as Dr. Eshima. What a difference!! His offices are stunningly modern, elegant, minimal and organized - you are immediately comforted that he is using the best technology available just by virtue of the look of his offices! Dr. Ransom had no sales pitch whatsoever; instead he was straightforward and affable, self-deprecating and likable, and answered all the questions I had honestly and clearly. I was smitten. I immediately booked the surgery. He sent a gorgeous bouquet of flowers to my house the next day. His after-care assistant Jill is absolutely phenomenal and has a tremendous amount to do with why my review is so glowing - she is a star!! Most important of course are the results: I am elated!!!! Perfection. I'm incredibly happy. All for about half the price of what Dr. Eshima was going to charge me. Dr. Eshima is dated, rude, ego-ridden and expensive - men like this are being phased out, and for good reason. Dr. Ransom is modern, kind, honest and extremely talented. Do yourself the favor of skipping this guy and get yourself to Dr. Ransom!! read more

5 stars for Dr. Eshima and his staff. I had eyelid surgery performed one year ago, Dec 2018, and my eyelids look natural with no scarring. His staff, Magaly and others were very informative, helpful, and cared for me from start to finish. Very professional and caring. Jeri S. read more

He's had number of law suits! Patients from all over the nation are complaining on how he's left them disfigured.. He claims he's performed procedures all Calvin Kline models and simply shows magazine photos as his patient profile. Absolute mistake! read more

Dr. Eshima likes to position himself as "the best". He charges more than just about every doctor out there and he's not shy about telling you that the reason is his results. Well, I'm a year post surgery and the results are awful! I originally came to him wanting to fix my droopy upper eyelids. He told me that at my age, I should also get my lowers done. There was nothing wrong with my lower eyelids - I didn't have bags under my eyes, there really wasn't loose skin, etc. But, he insisted that he's the expert and that I wouldn't be happy with the results unless I did both. Then, he also convinced me that I needed a lip lift, "you see how much space you have between your nose and your upper lip? That's very unattractive," Eshima said. So, I listened. He's the expert. Huh! Let's start with the eyes. The incisions on the upper eyelids are not even and after a year are still very visible. The incisions on the lower lids are good, but now I always have bags under my eyes. The least bit of pressure change (e.g. going to Lake Tahoe) and the lower lids get horribly puffy and I look like I've been in a boxing match. Onto the lip. The incision he made for the lips goes all the way around the nose. The incisions are crooked and clearly the sutures he did were not done well. On one side, between my nose and upper lip, he made the sutures too tight, so I have a huge bump from the skin being pulled too tight. The incisions on the corners of my nose were also not well done and the result is that I have gaps on both sides of my nose. There's just no way to cover this up with makeup. Both issues were apparent from the beginning and I kept coming every several weeks to see Eshima about it. His solution? Tretinoin cream. And, "yeah, it happens sometimes." He never once said, anything to give indication that there's anything wrong. Why? After months of coming to see him, he finally said something like, "well, let's wait and see. But if you need a revision, you'll start the healing process all over again, so you should really think twice about it." I regret having trusted my face to him. There are so many good surgeons in the Bay Area. Do your research. read more

I am a week out of surgery and I am already so pleased with my results. Dr Eshima is a true expert in his field. After 31 years in the field he knows what he is doing and it is evident in my results. I felt cared about, considered and well taken care of. It's is truly a sadness that he is being forced into retirement by the skyrocketing prices of St Francis. I have friends who have seen my results and were so impressed that they were hoping to be able to see Dr Eshima themselves. I consider myself lucky to have been one of his patients. read more

I have a beautiful new upper lip thanks to Dr. Eshima. The surgery is called "lip shortening." It made a big difference, more than any face lift could have done. My face is more balanced and youthful yet natural. I had a career in the medical field and knew many surgeons so I had some experience before I met Dr. Eshima. I knew I was with the right surgeon after meeting him. He has an aesthetic quality that is rare. I was always looking for a surgeon like him. I also had confidence and trusted him completely. In the past, before I met Dr. Eshima, I had a mid face lift but it didn't really make much difference. I was sorry I didn't meet Dr. Eshima earlier. I'm so glad I had the "lip shortening" done and am so pleased with the result. More than I expected. He is the best of the best. Thank you to his nurses and assistants in his office too. read more

Why did I wait so long?! The bags under my eyes bothered me for years. Now it has been two months since my under eye blepharoplasty and I could not be more pleased with the results. If you, like me, are in your 60's and tired of looking tired when your not then call Dr. Eshima's office for a consutation. If you decide to have surgery know that you will be under the care of a most skilled surgeon and his excellent team of professionals. I was a little nervous about getting the surgery but Dr. Eshima, his team, and the hospital provided me with all the information I needed to understand the procedure which put me at ease. So if you have been thinking about getting cosmetic surgery, don't wait any longer, put away your fears and worries and give Dr. Eshima's office a call. He will make you look your best! I'm seeing him again this October for an upper eyelid and forehead lift. read more

After researching and interviewing multiple surgeons for 2 years, I chose Dr. Eshima to be my surgeon for a lower face and neck lift, and I am so happy that I found him! I am beyond happy and satisfied with my results! I chose Dr. Eshima for many reasons - his credentials, his long history of amazing results, his skill, his confidence and his honesty. The other surgeons I interviewed, immediately tried to pressure me into scheduling a date for surgery before I left their offices. Not Dr. Eshima. He allowed the pictures of his work (before & after) to speak for him, and never tried to convince me of anything. Dr. Eshima and his staff went above and beyond from start to finish! Before surgery, they go over every detail (in person) of what to expect, what to do and how to do it for before and after surgery. After surgery, his staff calls daily to ask how you are doing/feeling, and if they can answer any questions - including calling on Saturday and Sunday! There is no having to call an answering service for any questions. They have retained a lost art, which is "hands-on" patient care! Both my brother, and a good friend of mine, were so impressed with my results and my endless raving of Dr. Eshima, that they both went to him for lower face and neck surgery. There was no need for them to interview him, I was a walking billboard of his talent! I will always be grateful to Dr. Eshima and his staff! Thank you ~ Kim W read more

I cannot say enough about Dr. Eshima and his highly professional staff, Magaly and Cathy. Communications was excellent every step of the way, procedure walk-through, pre-op, post-op and subsequent follow-up visits. I knew exactly what to expect after the surgery and for two weeks after the surgery, I was contacted every single day. The results exceeded my expectations and my recovery period was swift. Dr. Eshima also was very flexible in terms of scheduling post-op office visits. He and his staff worked around my schedule which frankly, many physicians don't bother to do. Shana N. read more

For years my wife suggested that I have my bags removed below my eyes. Never having any sort of elective surgeries in my 55 years I decided to have the procedure and now asking myself why I waited so long. I look refreshed and younger and no longer appear as if I did not get enough sleep. Dr Eshima checked in on my well being constantly and was with me every step of the way. I would absolutely recommend Dr Eshima and very pleased with my results. read more

2019 was the year my husband and I decided to turn back time, here is how it played out. I started my search for a cosmetic surgeon early 2019 when I noticed the bottom part of my face didn't look like the top part of my face. Jowls and excess skin under my chin was the main concern. I interviewed several surgeons in Southern California where I spend much of my time and noticed that none of them specialized in just face procedures. It was really important to me that the Dr I would choose is an expert in face procedures vs. cosmetic procedures on different parts of the body and also be board certified (American Board of Plastic Surgery). I was referred to Dr. Eshima by a friend of mine who works with a well known Esthetician here in SF and she said all her clients go to Dr. Eshima. I knew immediately after meeting Dr. Eshima I would be choosing him as my surgeon. He has an impressive resume and is very respected in the medical & cosmetic community (was Chief and Director of Plastic Surgery, UCSF/Stanford-Mount Zion). During my consultation I asked him about all aspects of my face and he did not sell me on additional procedures. The procedure itself (lower face-lift) went without a hitch, I had zero bruising to the shock of my friend who had the same procedure with a different Dr. who was severely bruised for nearly 3 weeks and couldn't go back to work as planned. I was out and about in public within the week, feeling great, didn't need to take one pain pill. I don't look pulled in anyway, I look like me but my profile is much improved and overall much more youthful. On a side note, my husband was terribly opposed to me getting cosmetic surgery, even though I am no stranger to cosmetic procedures, he was concerned about the risk and outcome and looking over done. To my surprise he has been very complimentary about the end result and how I look and how easy the healing process was, which prompted him to visit Dr. Eshima regarding his bags under his lower lids. It's been 8 weeks since his procedure and he couldn't be more pleased with the outcome, as just today he came home and said he received a compliment from an co-worker on how great he looks! Just proving it's not only women who love a good compliment! Dr. Eshima and his entire staff (Magali, Cathy & Mary Kay) are professional and caring, you will most likely find the process to be easier than expected and most importantly you are in great hands. read more

Outstanding surgeon, immensely talented, and an unwavering commitment to perfection, this is my experience as a patient operated by Dr. Eshima I had a lower face and a neck lift, August of 2018, by Dr. Issa Eshima. I am a medical doctor, a specialist and a former faculty at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Eshima was recommended to me by my former colleagues at UCSF. Dr. Eshima was indeed, Chief of Plastic Surgery at UCSF. His colleagues described him to me as an exceptionally talented surgeon and the very best in facial plastic surgery. I was told his patients travel to San Francisco from all United States and from around the world. When I met Dr. Eshima, it became quickly clear to me that I was going to have my surgery with him. As a physician, I could immediately understand why I was referred to him. His vast knowledge and experience in facial plastic surgery was impressive. His former patients results were the best plastic surgeries I had ever seen. This was true across different age group, male or female, patients with different anatomy and different ethnic backgrounds. The results were outstanding. Magaly , the practice manager to Dr. Eshima's practice, is exceptional. She reviews in details, all the aspects of preparation for surgery and the post-op routine that one needs to expect. As a physician I was really impressed to see how detailed and thorough the recommendations of the team were, in terms of medicine, diet, physical activity before and after surgery. The safety aspects of the surgery were impeccable: Dr Eshima operates only at the Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, in a state of the art operating room, with a team of skilled anesthesiologists who work with him at all time. The immediate post operative time: I stayed over night in a private room at the Saint Francis Hospital with a private nurse specialized in the post operative care of facial surgery. After discharge from the hospital, Dr Eshima and his team Magaly and Cathy are in contact with you on a daily basis, to go over every detail of your recovery, 7 days a week, for 3-4 weeks, as long as you have questions or concerns. Now, lets' talk about the results of my surgery and the art of Dr. Eshima. It is a little over 3 months after my surgery and I look just amazing! I have this youthful face, this graceful look with beautiful lines. Another patient described DR. Eshima as "the Michelangelo of plastic surgery". I concur 100%. I never looked so good even at 25. There is no visible scares. I simply savor the daily compliments. I owe this new happiness to the mastery and expertise of Dr. Eshima. He has given me a new life with my heart smiling in my chest. I am delighted once again to be on pictures and on selfies. Finally let me finish with my outmost respect for Magaly and Cathy in the medical office. Their professional ways, their kind and soft manners, make every office visit enchanting, the preparation for surgery, the post operative period and the return visits are optimized to perfection. Everything flows without a single hiccup. read more

I have been to Dr. Eshima two times. I am going back for a 3rd. The first time was for upper blepharoplasty, the other time was for rhinoplasty. Dr. Eshima is a cultured, funny, class act. His medical care was thoughtful and thorough. One time I needed a doctor's opinion about a totally unrelated medical issue resulting from an accident. Because I trust him so much, I called Dr. Eshima. Dr. Eshima and his office worked tirelessly to get me the answers I needed, and to refer me to a specialist outside his practice. NOTHING to do with plastic surgery. Just a caring doctor who wanted to help. My eyes? Gorgeous. No one but my closest friends know anything other than I look young for my age. I'm 46. I should also say that my eyes were 'complicated'. Heavy Claudia Schiffer upper lids. I really like that heavy upper lid, Nordic look and he kept that look. Just reduced the skin so they looked fat and youthful. I had been to many surgeons (even Ivana Trumps!) to discuss my eyes. Some of the other surgeons ideas and suggestions were so scary. "You are going to look different! Be prepared! We are going to 'raise your eyebrows!" I thought I would never find a surgeon who would get the nice puffy upper eyelid, but Dr. Eshima got it. My nose? Again, perfect. I was born with a good nose, but over time I noticed it started to droop a little bit which is aging and also a little masculine for my taste. He did a very subtle correction and again, not even my family knows that I had anything done. When I look at my driver's liscense from 15 years ago, my nose looks the same. I had to write because of the one negative review. This person is correct, Dr. Eshima would never schedule a surgery without making sure the person has the correct expectations, outlook and mental stability necessary for cosmetic surgery, no matter how much money a person would throw at him. For Dr. Eshima, a 'deposit' would not be worth putting not only a patient, but his extensive staff and surgical staff in a compromising position. Can you imagine the danger it would put an entire surgical staff in to not have seen a patient prior to surgery? I also think it speaks to Dr. Eshima's character that he doesn't charge for a consultation. He doesn't need that revenue stream. Lastly, I am not a rich socialite nor am I famous, I am a happy, healthy hardworking mom, who just wants to look and feel great for as long as possible. :-) (The negative review sounds like it was written by a nut ball. :) read more

6 MONTHS Post-Surgery UPDATE from LONDON,UK: OVERSEAS trip from LONDON, UK to SAN FRANCISCO, USA was ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT!! I cannot believe that 6 months have passed since I had my upper blepharoplasty surgery with Dr. Issa Eshima in San Francisco last August. I had such a wonderful time when I stayed there for about 1 week immediately after my surgery. Magaly and Cathy took such good care of me; I still cannot forget how kind they were! In case anyone is thinking about travelling from abroad to San Francisco to do this surgery with the AMAZING DR.ESHIMA, I'd like to give you a personal overview of the healing process. I met some new people about 2 weeks after the surgery, and no one actually noticed that I had any eye surgery, which I thought was pretty amazing. I did have make-up on, but I was impressed to know that the swelling was almost gone by this time. The small scars on my eyelids were probably visible (but only up-close and without makeup) for the first 2-3 months, and then they began to heal very quickly after this period. If you put on eye make-up during this time, no one will notice! There was absolutely no pain throughout the entire healing process. ZERO PAIN!! In conclusion, my eyes look absolutely WONDERFUL today!! The fold looks very natural, and no one would be able to tell that I had been through some form of eye surgery. In fact, none of my close friends had recognised the change in my eyes until I told them! I also get complimented many times when I go out, which is a treat because I have never been complimented about my eyes before! One friend said to me, "you have gorgeous eyes!" I had to tell her all about Dr.Eshima!! So psychologically, the surgery has given me more confidence about myself. It has also been so much easier to put on make-up -- the fact that I can put on eyeliner without the worry of having it smeared or covered by my upper eyelids is a wonderful feeling! Now it's more exciting to put on make-up! I cannot thank Dr. Eshima, Magaly, and Cathy enough. They have all been extremely responsive even after the surgery, and I have been updating them monthly about my eyes!! They are always very happy to hear from me. I am truly thrilled with the result and think that this is one of the best investments I've ever made in my life. 5/5 STARS!! If anyone is thinking about having facial surgery, you should only do it with ONE surgeon in the world: DR.ISSA ESHIMA of San Francisco!! read more

Dr. Eshima is a gifted plastic surgeon. He is a perfectionist with an artist's eye. About 9 months ago, Dr. Eshima turned back the hands of time and greatly enhanced my appearance. He far exceeded my expectations especially with regard to sculpting a significantly improved chin and jaw line. I had previous cosmetic surgery that left me with a number of issues, particularly at the jaw line. So, I was looking for a plastic surgeon that concentrated only on facial work and who had the expertise and experience to deal with my issues. Though Seattle has excellent plastic surgeons, I was looking for a super specialist . I started my search by asking my world- renowned dermatologist who he would recommend. He said that Dr. Eshima is the only plastic surgeon that he would let touch his wife's face. Researching at various medical sites I learned that Dr. Eshima's credentials are first rate: Stanford undergrad-Phi Beta Kappa; UCSF Medical School; Castle Connolly's Top Doctors™ (2012); Top Doctor Plastic Surgeon (US News & World Report 2012) etc. I began making preliminary contact with Dr. Eshima's office and his staff was most helpful in providing me with more information concerning his background. I was also pleased to learn that Dr. Eshima only does facial cosmetic surgery. At my consult with Dr. Eshima, I was impressed with his dedication, energy and aesthetics. The many before and after photos he showed me revealed that he avoids the "done look" in favor of natural looking results. Dr. Eshima's results though went beyond rejuvenation to a significant enhancement of appearance. I was not surprised to learn that Dr. Eshima comes from a family accomplished in the arts as he definitely has a keen sense of beauty and balance. Dr. Eshima operates at St. Francis Hospital, a lovely private hospital across from his office. I was wowed by the facility and staff at St. Francis. Not only were the admissions people very helpful, but the nurses in the pre-surgery unit, Marjorie and Susan, were outstanding. Dr. Eshima has been wonderful about follow-ups and post-surgical questions. During my recovery period in SF, Magaly or Cathy called daily to confirm that I was progressing well. Dr. Eshima's staff could not have been more professional and friendly. They were always there to help with whatever came up whether it was a big or a small question. I must add that my recovery proceeded quite uneventfully. I had very little bruising or swelling and was soon out walking the beautiful SF hills. My husband and friends are amazed at my results. Generally, the comment is that I look so much better but not "done". It was totally worth going to SF to have Dr. Eshima operate on me and he most successfully dealt with those issues left by my prior surgery. I can well understand why people come from all over the world to see Dr. Eshima. He is a world-class surgeon. read more

Great surgeon, but be clear about your desired goal. I had a bletharoplasty with correction that came out great but took a couple years to really settle and is not exactly what I wanted. His skill and bedside manner are fantastic and his staff are really attentive. His goal was to make me look the same yet refreshed, but my whole look did wind up changing more than intended. The unwanted difference I see is due to the amount of fat he removed. He removed too much so now my eyelids don't always shut entirely and they scrunch unnaturally when I smile. They used to squint naturally but now they take on a semi-circle appearance. I think it's because removing the fat has exposed my browbone which has changed the way light hits my eye area. The stitches were expertly hidden so you can't see a scar, but the scar tissue underneath seems to prevent the edge of my eye from creasing along a straight line that extends from the outer edge of my eye to my hairline. It creates the appearance of more crows feet. I'd recommend bringing in photos of exactly what you want at every angle. There's only so much that's possible but you need to be clear about what kind of difference every fraction of a millimeter will make, how much of your browbone will show, where the light will now hit your eye area, and how the overall shape of your eye will be affected. read more

If the appearance of your face no longer reflects that young person who still resides inside of you, do yourself a huge favor and engage the highly-skilled services of San Francisco cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Issa Eshima. I did and the results are truly astonishing! I am a man, 71 years young, I live in Paris, France and I'm in good physical shape. What I saw in the mirror, I pretty much liked and accepted. What I didn't see clearly that bothered me was my profile. I had a rather large "turkey wattle" hanging from my neck that I really only saw in photographs, or reflections of my facial profile in a mirror. Seeing these images, I was truly shocked. That's not me! That can't be the way I look! Or wanted to look. A dear friend of mine, a woman whose opinion I respect, and who is a patient of Dr. Eshima, told me that if I was unhappy with the appearance of my face and cosmetic surgery was an option, there was only one person to consider and that was Dr. Issa Eshima in San Francisco. "Forget about anyone else," she said. In 2008, I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Eshima. The waiting room and offices are beautifully designed and reflect the sensibility of someone who pays a great deal of attention to detail. When I met Dr. Eshima, his manner was warm and caring. The way he spoke about his work with such devotion inspired a great feeling of confidence in his abilities as a cosmetic surgeon. He listened carefully to me about what I wanted and then made his recommendations. The "before" and "after" photographs of patients he had worked on--both women and men--were truly amazing! In fact, so much so, that I commented to him that if you were to remove the "before" and "after" labels and just looked at the photographs of the patients, it would be easy to think that the "after" photographs were actually the "before" photographs taken 20 years ago and the "before' photographs were current. Magaly, Dr. Eshima's super conscientious and wonderful office manager, gave me a large packet containing before and after photographs of various patients on whom Dr. Eshima's skilled hands had done his magic, and a wealth of information that answered every question that I could possibly think of pertaining to his services. After my meeting with Dr. Eshima I was 100 percent certain about whom I wanted to perform my cosmetic surgery. There was no doubt whatsoever and getting another opinion never entered my mind. I booked my surgery for January 2010. Five months before my cosmetic surgery, a package came from Dr. Eshima's office with thorough information on what I needed to do in preparation for my surgery and what to expect afterwards. Detailed information on hotels in San Francisco near the hospital and Dr. Eshiima's office was included. Everything you could possibly think of was clearly spelled out for out-of-town patients. Online, I had read a review by one of Dr. Eshima's patients that Mary Kay was one of the private nurses that he engaged. This person had requested Mary Kay for her private nurse the day of and the day following her surgery. The person writing the review could not say enough good things about Mary Kay so I decided to request her too. Having Mary Kay was like having a loving family member by your side. Her care proved to be very helpful, not only to me, but also to my wife as Mary Kay instructed her on how to look after me. The follow-up on my surgery was amazing! Magaly, from Dr. Eshima's office called everyday, including weekends, to see how I was doing. She took her time explaining to my wife and me if there was something that needed to be done or if we had any questions at all about anything. There was never any rush. I always felt like I was Dr. Eshima's only patient and that my satisfaction and well-being were paramount. After the second day, I started taking walks on the street. There was no swelling on my face and only one very slight bruise just below my right eye that disappeared in about a week. I could not believe how good I looked and that the outcome was so natural. It was me, just a younger looking version. Before my surgery, I shaved my beard and did not let it grow back. A few of my family members and friends remembered that I had a beard and commented on what a difference it made to be clean-shaven. "I can't believe how much younger you look without your beard," they'd say. Others said, "You must have had a fantastic vacation, you look great, and so relaxed, it's incredible." Another friend who had not seen me for 3 months said, "I can't stop staring at you. For some reason you look really wonderful!" You can't believe the difference my cosmetic surgery made to improve my appearance. You cannot do better than Dr. Issa Eshima. Wherever you are in the world, do yourself a huge favor and visit Dr. Eshima in San Francisco. You won't regret that you did. And, if you still need convincing ask Dr. Eshima to see my before and after photographs. read more

Dr. Eshima & his team (Cathy & Magali with a PhD) are amazing! The results continue to get better & better with healing although you will see immediate results from day 1, with minimal to no bruising at that (thanks to his amazing technique!). I used to be in dentistry for many years & basic oral surgery will cause bruising & swelling so I was quite pleased with this being at a minimum for a much, much more complicated procedure. Buy a hand mirror if you don't yet own one because you will be using it alot to check out the results! It's been 3 months & I'm so glad my friend who is 82 & looks amazing recommended Dr. Eshima. His before & after photos are what sold me; some of his clients looked like mother/daughter but indeed were the same person. If you do any research on botched surgeries & complicated recoveries it can be very scary. He truly is an artist & it's apparent he loves what he does since he rarely takes vacations. Once I made the decision, I was immediately nervous since I've not had any type of surgery under anesthesia since my tonsils were removed as a kid. After a couple of days, initial nervousness gave way to excitement, plus my deposit was paid so it was no turning back! I knew day of surgery I was in excellent hands with the hospital staff, anesthesiologist & of course Dr. Eshima. I came out of surgery feeling AMAZING! No negative anesthesia side effects. The most inconvenient part of recovery was sleeping on my back for 6 weeks. If you are a side sleeper, I recommend a U-shaped pregnancy pillow since it offers a lot of support & prevented me from turning on my side during the night. Would I do it again? Absolutely! But hopefully his work will last me until it's time to go 6' under :-) read more

A photo taken November 30, 2014, sagging cheeks, lowered brow, sagging neck with skin folding over lower neck. Hit the big 65 in 2014. I refuse to put up with aging that distorted my natural beauty and made me very sad. If your like me you are fantastic and wanted to select the best outcomes I could find for a cosmetic procedure. To restore the balance, the shape of cheeks and return my neck to its rightful place, that sharp, defined, firm neck I had. Having the lifted fresh look to the brow, smooth, with those frown lines changed. I also had a old scar on the left cheek, that puckered, now can be covered easily with concealer, frankly I go bare faced, with sunscreen every day to the gym. Once I found Dr.Issa Eshima, and got the Botox out of my forehead. I booked a surgery date December 2, 2014Dr. Issa Eshima and his skillful office staff. Gave me the V.I.P. Treatment. That's the positive and very knowledgable care. To get the results you will enjoy and amaze yourself each day. You must be very motivated to care for yourself, follow the instructions given to you and be ready for a change in your life. I shopped around and was not satisfied with the level of dedication, expertise, of the "other surgeons" in my area or even not in my area had. Dr. Eshima is my choice and going in to the surgery I was confident he was the very best. There a lot to do, eat well, rest, and follow the directions you are given, did I mention the staff call you at home each day, to encourage you and inquire about how you are doing, plus you see Dr Issa Eshima a lot, he's making sure everything is going well and you are getting the his attention at this important phase of the recovery process. You have to discuss your routine with Dr. Eshima and commit to the week by week beauty plan. Yes, this is a beauty plan and I could see how this worked out to get the results. ByJanuary 2nd 2015, New Year's Eve party I went and all my friends said "Wow, you look beautiful." Other comments, "that's the most natural( face lift) I have ever seen". "What's the Drs name, do you have his card?" And the best, "what is your secret of your beauty?" Dr. Issa Eshima is my doctor and he's the BEST. My final photos with Dr. Issa Eshima will be later this spring, I do look at the Professional befores Dr. Eshima took at his office. Just to remember how I used to look like, with all the signs of aging. The real reason I post this is do not mess around, with quick fixes, or any procedures that you have not investigated. This is your face and getting the BEST is simple. You deserve it, go for it, it's just wonderful. Thank you Dr. Eshima. read more

The Best Cosmetic Surgeon in THE WORLD -- period! Dr. Issa Eshima has been my family's surgeon for the past couple of decades. We are fortunate in my family that we could choose any surgeon in the world -- but all the women in my family entrust themselves to Dr. Eshima, and we're so grateful for the privilege to have had the honor to be his patient. I come from a family of doctors, but our choice of Dr. Eshima goes beyond his technical skill as a surgeon and his beautiful, compassionate bedside manner. He's an ARTIST. He understands the aesthetics of the female face in a fundamental manner, and personalizes his recommendations and approach to help each individual at each stage in life manifest their best outcome. This past fall he helped me refresh my eyes, and the results were beautiful and natural. His attention to detail -- his understanding of my face, my skin, my trajectory with aging, all combined to deliver precisely what I was looking for. Last but not least, the talent he's assembled around him -- from the anesthesiologist to the nurses to the dedicated and professional office team -- provided me with an extraordinary level of trust and confidence. Over the decades, again and again I've chosen Dr. Eshima and his team, and I'm profoundly grateful for the investment and care they've made possible to help me put my best face forward. read more

I had a chin augmentation with Dr Eshima back in Feb 2019 and have struggled with what to post for my review. Him and his staff are very warm and comforting people which is not what I experienced when having multiple consultations as well as multiple 2nd opinions after my surgery with Dr Eshima. He has a very impressive background and was extremely confident so I ultimately decided that I trusted him most with my surgery. While there are risks to any surgery, I was confident that I had no risk by choosing Dr Eshima. I waited for a few months after my surgery hoping for improvement but it never came. Part of my lower lip and half my chin is numb. I kept waiting for the implant to feel normal as I was told it would (by every surgeon I spoke to) and that never came either. After 1.5 years I asked Dr Eshima to remove it due to the numbness and constant discomfort in which he generously agreed to. He said he's never had this happen to one of his patients and he very genuinely felt bad about it. On a scale on 1-10 my discomfort is now about a 5 which is better than the 10 it was previously so I'm thankful for that but it depresses me that I took this step in the first place and had confidence with Dr Eshima which resulted in permanent damage. I was happy with how it looked post op but now that it's out I honestly can't figure out why I hated my original chin for so long in the first place. I'd give anything to go back in time and not have made the choice to have plastic surgery. I urge you to think strongly on what is really important to you and don't dismiss the risks just because you are in the hands of a skilled and confident surgeon. read more

A joy to work with, they made everything so easy and I'm so happy with the results. I look more like myself if that makes sense...Dr. Eshima is a gifted and very kind man. One of the best things I have ever done for myself. read more

WHY DID YELP REMOVE MY REVIEW? PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE AGAIN Most of the other posts have addressed how amazing Dr Eshima's work is. I went to a well known Bay Area spa for thermolage to tighten my sagging 59 year old skin. They told me there was no chance it would work, I needed a face lift. Luckily, they told me they got to see lots of doctors work, and the one that did consistently beautiful, NATURAL work, was Dr Eshima. Full disclosure, he is going to be more expensive than the rest. However, in this case, you get what you pay for. Save money on everything BUT a facelift. Go to the best, get it done right. Dr Eshima is talented, warm, funny, a genuine nice guy with great patient rapport. I agree with all the other posters on their assessments of his surgical talents, so I thought I would share some of the reactions I have gotten on my "renewal".... I needed some new makeup at Nordstrom. The makeup artist was matching my foundation, and paused. She said "Can you tell me your daily cleansing and moisturizing regimen, your skin is gorgeous" I laughed out loud, and did not want to seem rude so I told her the 6 weeks ago I had a lower face lift. She was shocked. She told me she worked for 15 years in Boca Raton. She called it "home of the facelift". She said she would not have asked the question if she thought I had a facelift. She said mine was the only face in all her years that she could not tell and the best one she has ever seen. My co workers just look at me, and when they find me alone ask questions. "You look so beautiful" "you look 20 years younger" "You look so happy" I could go on and on...I tell them I lost some weight and had been exercising, some really push and to them I whisper, "If you must know I did some botox, shhhh" In some store a few days ago and the salesperson says "Miss, can I help you?" He was so close I looked around to see who he was talking to. LOL, he was talking to me....I've been a m'am for the last 20 years.... I go to ballroom dance at the junior college Friday nights. It is a mix of students and people in their late 50's and 60's, even a few in their 70's. I am not used to men talking to me much...I have spent the last 18 years immersed in my children's lives and working multiple jobs, doesn't leave much free time for socializing. Anyway one man who has been in my class for the last year, was dancing with me, and said "Did you cut your hair" (it was down and I thought a mess) so I said "yes" He said "Wow, it is so flattering, you look gorgeous" Just said "Thanks". Another man said, "That dress looks great on you" Mind you I have worn that dress before and no compliments..... Went to Salsa Halloween part at Allegro Ballroom in Emeryville (which by the way is a great, safe fun place to dance and learn)... Danced until I thought my feet would fall off. Partners of all ages, but, the compliments NEVER stopped. I got asked for my number more times than I have in my ENTIRE life. The compliments....my head was just swimming. I just want to pinch myself. So much fun. After the seven year divorce from Hell, life has begun again, and it's not good, it's great. Finally Dr Eshima's staff (Magaly and Cathy) are the best. I don't want to forget to mention that I also had a lip lift, the scar under my nose is so tiny and more teeth showing definitely are a component of looking more youthful. This is a tricky piece of surgery and if you are looking for someone who can do it right, that alone should make you consider Dr Eshima. So much better than Botox and it will last...... read more

Greetings! I am a second time patient of Dr. Eshima's. 3 years ago, when I turned 41 I had an eyelift. Knowing how my family's eyes age, I truly had talked to surgeons for 10 years before settling on Dr. Eshima. (I had even interviewed Ivana Trump's surgeon!). It was extremely important to me that my full upper lids keep their full, sorta 'Claudia Schiffer' look. I did not want scary, carved out, tight eyes. All the other cosmetic surgeons' ideas didn't jibe with my common sense. The minute I walked into Dr. Eshima's office, I KNEW I found the artist for me. He assured me my eyes would maintain a youthful 'full' look. Three years later I am still thrilled. My friends who don't know I had an eye lift always congratulate me for using sunscreen :-) those who do know I have had an eye lift still tell me that I had the best eye lift they have ever seen. Fast forward to today. I just walked in the door after having my bandages removed from a rhinoplasty performed by Dr. Eshima. About 2 years ago I was looking at photos and the tip of my nose had started to dip after losing fat in my face from just plain old aging. When Dr. Eshima removed the bandages, and then handed me the mirror, I was floored! Despite a little bruising, my nose is perfect! Gorgeous! The kind of nose I always envied. It is natural, elegant, appropriate, straight, lovely!!!! All the other reviews are of course dead on. Magaly is great, Kathy follows up every day, Dr. Eshima is confident, good humored and exceptionally skilled. But what first sold me on Dr. Eshima three years ago, and then again today is Dr. Eshima knows how to make a woman's face beautiful. He understands how a few millimeters can create soft, elegant beautiful looks. I am a full time working person brimming with energy at 44. I am not a super wealthy socialite with money to burn. But I figured, if I am lucky enough to be on the planet for another 40 to 50 years, why not look and feel fabulous during that time? Dr. Eshima is simply the real deal with a passion for creating beauty. read more

I am a 51 year old woman who has never done any cosmetic procedure until now and I am not a movie star or anything close to being famous. Dr. Issa Eshima is one of the best decision I ever made next to marrying my husband. Dr. Eshima has improved the structure of my nose, transformed my droopy Asian eyes, reduced my chubby cheeks, and removed my saggy neck. After narrowing the procedures I wanted to get done, the search in finding a doctor was the most daunting process. I found lots of plastic surgeons, but they did everything from toes to noses. Through blogs and articles written about the elusive Dr. Eshima, I was able to determine he was no ordinary plastic surgeon. For one, he doesn't have a website or television infomercials about his services. Secondly, people who have written about him say he was fantastic and worth flying all the way from Russia, Dubai, Japan, and other far away countries. As for his reputation, he is known for performing on academy award winning actresses. Keep in mind, most of Dr. Eshima's patients are based on referrals, i.e. recommendations from other patients. He has no need or desire to advertise so I was calling to make an consultation appointment without a referral from another patient. Most plastic surgeons require a consultation fee, but Dr. Eshima does not charge the normal $150 fee because he does not need to live off of these fees. I decided to combine five small procedures together to reduce the anesthesia and hospital cost: liposuction my neck fat, buccal fat removal ( egg yolk volume of fat in each check) , rhinoplasty (reduce the wide nostril opening), inject Radiesse to create a bridge on the nose, and finally eye lift to remove the heavy lids sitting on my eyelashes. Magaly, Dr. Eshima's assistant, went through the preparations for my operation at St. Francis Hospital which is across from the office. A long check list of what to do and NOT do before and after the surgery was what created the best results in recovery besides the doctor's skill in the operating room. During the entire one week after the surgery, the two assistants Cathy and Magaly, would call to check up on my recovery. There were always questions big or small during this time period, so I was never alone. I loved to hear Magaly's voice assuring me that everything was going well. Dr. Issa Eshima did not make me look like a 25 year old. He made me look beautiful without looking artificial. My new eyes now have a natural crease, a result of his skill in creating a new recessed eyelid from my old saggy Asian eyes . My new nose has a natural bridge which was non-existent until Dr. Eshima injected Radiesse. To reduce my wide nasal passages, he narrowed them down. As a result, my new nose is proportioned to my face. Next to my new nose, my buccal fat in my chubby cheeks (common among asian people) was liposuctioned out from the inside of my mouth (BUCCAL FAT REMOVAL) through two very small incisions near my back molars which I absolutely could not feel! Wow! Finally, my excess neck fat was liposuctioned out through one tiny 1/4" hole under each ear lobe and one hole under the chin. All incisions healed very well in 11 days to the point where my friends all asked "Where are the stitches and scars?" The best compliment came from one friend that said "you look fresh, not stretched". I recommend interviewing other doctors before coming to Dr. Eshima to appreciate how good he is. He is not just a surgeon, he is an artist! Update: It has been three months now and the little swelling that I had, has gone down plus my face has softly transformed in the features of my eyes, cheeks, neck, and nose. My face looks elegantly and gracefully done, not jarring like some who get cosmetic procedures with that artificial appearance. There is nothing I regret except for the fact that I should have done this years ago. This is the most intimidating event in my life, but the most beautiful moment I have ever experienced next to the birth of my son. Dr. Issa Eshima should get 10 stars! read more

I interviewed 4 plastic surgeons and on Jan 3, 2019 Dr. Eshima did a complete facelift. I am 2 weeks out and already I am thrilled. I cannot say enough positive words about Dr. Eshima and his practice. His explanation of what would happen, the recovery, the daily - yes DAILY - calls to check on me by his staff of Magaly and Kathy, were spot on. I can not recommend him more highly. Thank you Dr. Eshima. THANK YOU. read more

Dr Eshima and his team (Cathy & Magali) are as good as it gets. They are all caring and professional. They make sure that you understand everything pre and post-op. They call you every day (several times post-op) to make sure that you are progressing as you should be and make sure to answer any questions you might have. I am now 6 months post surgery and no one knows what I had done, but everyone compliments me on looking so well and refreshed. The ones who know all agree that I look 10 years younger...That was my goal. To have subtle changes, not drastic ones. I couldn't be more pleased with the results of my surgery and highly recommend Dr. Eshima and his skilled hands. read more

PLEASE READ THIS IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE BEST ! I have spent 4 years trying to find a surgen that could help me. Dr.Eshima is a Godsend, so special. I am 62 years old and have made some very serious mistakes in the past relating to surgical procedures. I was left with a very long upper lip and felt like a monkey. I was also left with little round eyes that had webs in the outer corners. I couldn't close my eyes to sleep for 3 1/2 years and had to spend over $150K for skin graphs to the eylids. I felt like a bad experiment. Dr. Eshima was the only surgen that would and could correct these mistakes. The procedure that made the greatest difference was the UPPER LIP SHORTENING. It has balanced the entire face. 2nd was the Canthopexy which corrected the webbing and droopy lower lids. I also had other procedures to correct overly raised brows and a lower facelift for the neck and to correct the jowls. I feel so fortunate to have been referred to him. I feel whole again and no longer embarrased to see old friends. My advice is to go to the BEST the first time, it will save you alot of money and you won't have to suffer as I have. I am willing to provide pictures and more detailed information to anyone considering Dr. Eshima or any of these procedures. Bobbie read more

Sadly Dr. Eshima retired at the end of 2020 but I had the great fortune of being his patient in October, 2020 for a lower face lift, neck lift and eyelid surgery. I was very nervous about having work done as would be expected especially because I had never had surgery before or stayed in a a hospital overnight. Dr. Eshima and his staff took the very best care of me answering all my questions before, during and after my procedure. I had heard great things about Dr. Eshima and knew his work firsthand as he had worked on a family member 17 years earlier. Dr. Eshima is cool, relaxed, knowledgeable and a true artist. He put me at ease immediately upon meeting him as did his office staff. They called me daily for 2 weeks to check up on me and just overall made me feel so well cared for. I'm now 5 months post op and my results are all that I had hoped for. I had dozens of wrinkles due to life in Southern Calif in my 20's and years of sunbathing and being outdoors. I couldn't look in the mirror without feeling extremely self conscious. I've never been vain but I was embarrassed my how damaged my skin had become over the years. Now I haven't even worn make up since my surgery! I'm saddened Dr. Eshima and his staff have retired but wanted to still give a shout out to their entire team and especially Dr. Eshima for putting me at ease every step of the way! read more