Dr Eshima is experienced, knowledgeable, and skillful. He takes time to really evaluate your face , gives his honest opinion about which procedures will best to enhance your look . I couldn't be happier with my procedure and work he has done for me. If you're looking for someone to make you look your absolute best, without looking like a different person. This is the doctor for you. read more

Dr. Eshima is the Rolls Royce of Plastic Surgeons. You will get what you pay for: exceptional results and exceptional service. Dr Eshima has been honest in telling me when I wasn't ready for work and then provided exceptional service when I was ready. I've compared notes with friends who have seen other surgeons, and my experience was markedly better (less pain, less bruising, faster healing). I can't say enough about Dr Eshima's quality. read more

I cannot recommend Dr. Eshima and his staff highly enough. Dr. Eshima is phenomenal. I was lucky enough to have Dr. Eshima highly recommended to me by another professional - and one of the top people in that field - a man who has cut my hair for several years. After meeting with Dr. Eshima (and consulting with several other surgeons at Dr. Eshima's suggestion) I knew I would be fully confident and comfortable under Dr. Eshima's care. The results - lower facelift, upper and lower eyes, and lip shortening -- are nothing short of amazing!!! I would do it all again in a heartbeat!! I often work in the public eye, and what are the chances that at 64, younger men would take you aside, as has happened on several occasions, and say -- "you look absolutely stunning... I don't know, just beautiful" ... "were you formerly an actress?" I was always considered pretty, but never stunning!!! I feel one of the best things is that I still look like myself, and I feel more beautiful inside. Other people have said Dr. Eshima is expensive, and I would agree - however, it was well worth it! There aren't many surgeons who only do faces, as is the case with Dr. Eshima. It is difficult to say in just a few words what an unbelievable job Dr. Eshima did for me. Many subtleties I still find after 4 months, and I am absolutely thrilled!! read more

I love my beautiful eyes, thanks to Dr. Eshima. I smile more and feel more confident. I notice people smile at me too. My outlook is bright, and I am excited to greet each day. read more

I had some minor surgery done on my nose a few years ago. Over time the results have still been excellent. I highly recommend Dr Eshima. Dr C.M. read more

Dr. Eshima operated on me over 20 years ago and I was extremely pleased with the outcome. Fast forward to 2018..... After consulting with 5 highly recommended San Francisco plastic surgeons, I was assured of my decision to return to Dr. Eshima for a lower face and neck lift-having great confidence in his previous work. He carefully listened to my concerns, requests and what I was ultimately trying to achieve-a lift without looking much different outside of being refreshingly more youthful. With next to no bruising or pain, he delivered my wishes with natural results! He explained the procedure and post-op with great detail and Cathy and Magali followed up with daily phone calls for two weeks therefore, I always felt someone in the office was by my side. Plus my husband was thrilled with my fresh, new appearance! read more

Having any kind of surgery is stressful, but Dr. Eshima and his staff are amazing at making you feel as comfortable as possible. My results were amazing - and I had fairly high expectations based on a friends recommendation. Cathy and Magali will make you feel like family members as they constantly check up on your healing process. Dr. Eshima certainly has a gift that you would hope that every doctor had. Unfortunately, this is not the case with all surgeons. It has been 11 months and I am SO happy with everything. I waited this long to review because I wanted to see true final results. Do not waste your time searching elsewhere! read more

I had eyelid surgery with Dr Eshima at 43 ( I am now 60), he talked me into a facelift as well (at 43), even though I told him another surgeon said I did not have enough lax skin to pull and that the scars would be pulled. Dr. Eshima took too much skin from my lids (probably didn't need eyelid surgery either), however I went to him for this procedure. My eyelids still do not close all the way. Also, the previous surgeon was correct, the scars from Dr. Eshima were horrible. read more

I first met Dr. Eshima about ten years ago after an exhaustive search for a plastic surgeon - team tagged with my best friend. He performed blepharoplasties on us both and we were thrilled with the results. Fast forward ten years. I returned to Dr. Eshima at age 64 for a neck lift. He explained why a good result necessitated that he perform a lower facelift, as well. I am now five months post surgery and could not be more pleased with the result. I still have some numbness but have been assured it will pass. He removed all the excess skin from my neck and raised the muscles under my cheekbones rejuvenating my entire look. I still look like myself - just a more vibrant and younger version. Having seen numerous bad face lifts, I was very nervous about the possible outcomes - stretched mouth, pleated skin, too tight skin, etc. Dr. Eshima was able to explain to me why each of those problems were the result of poor technique and reassured me I would have a good result. Dr. Eshima couples extraordinary skill with exceptional artistry and his self confidence inspires trust. The procedure is no picnic - there is pain, discomfort, and the hassles of diet and restrictions. Despite the drawbacks I would repeat the process for the result achieved. read more

Dr. Issa Eshima does not need Yelp reviews, but this is the world we live in. I believe he must be one of the most talented plastic surgeons in the world. Indeed he has patients that do come from all over the world. He does not advertise or have a website. He does not perform dermatological cosmetic procedures. He operates only on faces. He is very expensive. Privacy and confidentiality are assured in his office. His office staff could not be more accessible and helpful. Now the man, the surgeon himself: I had heard how he was the best, but when I saw his before and after photos, I was moved to the point of tears looking at these natural, yet luminescent lovely faces of all ages. His combination of skill and aesthetics makes him very special in his field. The skill might not be so hard to find in another surgeon, (although I think he has invented some of his own suturing techniques which result in remarkable healing with almost complete disappearance, in most cases, of scarring), but his sense of aesthetics is ,I think, highly unusual, and something that cannot be learned or taught. It is definitely not the aesthetics of Hollywood, but comes from an appreciation and eye for the uniqueness and natural beauty of each face. His Japanese lineage includes gifted artists, architects and spiritual leaders. He is kind and mindful and a pleasure to know as a patient. In my opinion, if one can afford him, one would not need to consult any other plastic surgeon. You will be in the best hands with Dr. Eshima. read more

Dr. Eshima & his WONDERFUL team (Cathy and Magali) are without a doubt the best in the biz. I went in for an open rhinoplasty and couldn't have had a better experience for my first time under the knife. I had struggled with the way my nose had changed from the time I was 18 till the time I was 27. Since I am a tall girl, it was very important for me to find a doctor that would give me something that not only enhanced my beauty, but was also proportionate to my face and body. I was originally referred to him by my mother and after one consultation I had no hesitation that he was the guy for me. My surgery was about 4 weeks ago and my nose just keeps looking better and better. I admitted to him that I don't even remember what my nose looked like before - thats how natural it looked. He is a serious game changer and I wouldn't recommend anyone else but him and his angels. read more

Understanding that facial cosmetic surgery is akin to sculpture (invoking complex three dimensionality) I began my search for a cosmetic surgeon who had the artistic, engineering, and tactile skills with which to return the youthful proportions of my face. Upon finding Dr. Eshima, everyone else I'd consulted was out-of-the running. Dr. Eshima's unerring gift for "seeing" what you were as a younger person (now disguised by an aging face) is a gift, a talent, upon which his surgeries are built. Masterful understanding of underlying musculature, and the skill to redress changes that aging brings have resulted in the proportions that I had as a young woman, a wonderful reiteration of who I am and how I looked. Further research made me aware of the complexity of accomplishing numerous facial surgical procedures . Symbiotic relationships of skin, muscle and bone must be manipulated with tremendous skill and touch in order to have the outcome desired. Dr. Eshima has the insight, informed vision ( he can look at you and see "beyond" to the proportions that once defined your face in youth) and the surgical skill to retrieve those proportions.That these talents reside in one man is unique. Without them my rejuvenated, reproportioned, "restored" face would not be. Dr. Eshima did a multivector deep plane facelift, endoscopic brow lift, left eye ptosis repair, blepharoplasty, and lip shortening. Each surgical procedure requires a highly skilled and experienced cosmetic surgeon in order to gain excellent results. The magical confluence of profound artistry, engineering excellence, hands that can do the most delicate and demanding tasks, and vision that sees into the past as well as the future is singular-embodied by only one man - Dr.Issa Eshima. Thanks to Dr. Eshima's transcendent skills I've had spectacular results. read more

Dr. Eshima is amazing. He gave me back my beauty! I was looking for a plastic surgeon who covered all bases: safety, skill, and the ability to see like an artist. When I researched surgeons in the Bay Area, I noticed that many created a signature look, that they applied the same principles of beauty to all their patients. I wanted someone with a much more idiosyncratic view, someone who would make me look like me, only better. I'm delighted with the results of my surgery, but anyone approaching this option must consider what they're doing very seriously. There are potential risks one must be aware of, and it's absolutely essential to follow the doctor's instructions to the letter. I did and recovered very quickly. I was ready to go out in public by three weeks. However, just as the doctor predicted, the results looked better and better over six months, perhaps even a year. I know I look great. I get lots of compliments these days. Thank you, Dr. Eshima! read more

Shady Policies, Shady PR, AWEFUL Experience! Background -Dr. Eshima does not have a website (while other plastic surgeons (who are just as renowned) have a photo of themselves, curriculum vitae, specialties, before/after pictures, etc. readily available online) -Even if you search long & hard, you will find close to nothing that would add value to your plastic surgery decision making -In the online community, every single review gives Dr. Eshima five stars (coincidence or by design?) My Experience -While Dr. Eshima does not provide a picture of himself or details of his background with the potential new patients, the potential new patients MUST provide pictures of themselves (out-of-town patients) and their (highly-sensitive) personal information and medical history TO EVEN BE CONSIDERED FOR A CONSULTATION -Dr. Eshima's office staff (Cathy and Magaly) were extremely unaccomodating. maybe it's because I'm not rich or famous, but they were not willing to work with my availability at all and gave me the attitude of "take it or leave it." -they will not make an appointment (even if the dates are available) without you consulting Dr. Eshima first (they were unwilling to pencil me in on an available date that worked best for my work/travel schedule even though I was ready to pay the required deposit and commit to the surgery) -when I requested some before/after pictures to get a sense for Dr. Eshima's artistic abilities, they simple said, 'we don't have any to give you.' (a more professional response would have been, 'we're so sorry, but due to the HIPAA laws, we are not allowed to do so.') -they suggested multiple times to consider other surgeons (totally discounting the countless hours of my research) -I was highly suspicious of Dr. Eshima having all 5-star reviews (given the volume of surgeries performed in his career, he is bound to have at least one or two negative ones), so I started Googling different phrases with Dr. Eshima's name attached to it. I finally came across a negative Yelp review in Google search results (the person said something along the lines of how you will not get good care from his office, unless you are rich, famous, etc.). When I clicked on that review, it was nowhere to be found on Yelp (as in, it must have been deleted) -IMO, Dr. Eshima's 100% 5-star, raving reviews may be as a result of his practice hiring an online/internet reputation management company (who will search deep & wide and delete all negative reviews) -I wouldn't be surprised if this very review gets deleted in the near future (I'll keep everyone posted) Conclusion -Maybe Dr. Eshima is the greatest thing that happened to plastic surgery since bread, but as a commoner, who make enough to be able to afford plastic surgery, I was pretty much neglected by his staff. Perhaps in another life, when I'm Melinda Gates or Angelina Jolie, they will treat me like I matter to their practice. -Why did I even give his office a chance? -like everyone else, I fell for his impeccable online reputation -when I first called,they led me to believe that his availability aligned with my availability (I foolishly sent them my pictures and completed personal info./medical history documents under this assumption) -upon receiving all of the requested documentation, they gave me exactly ONE option for the consultation appointment, which was only a few weeks prior to the available surgery appointment and they were absolutely INFLEXIBLE and UNWILLING to work with me Bottom Line -If I had a choice between choosing a 10/10 surgeon, whose office treats me like an unimportant number and an 8/10 surgeon, whose office treats me like their only patient (independent of the monetary value of the surgery), I would choose the latter. -I ended up going with another renowned surgeon (ranked in U.S. New & World Report as top 10% in the nation) and the difference in how I'm being treated is literally night and day. -they made the consultation appointment and even allowed me to speak to the doctor directly WITHOUT demanding pictures of me or divulgence of my personal or medical information -they promptly responded to all of my questions/emails and exercised utmost patience -they made every effort to make me feel comfortable and start building trust Unless everyone you encounter at Dr. Eshima's office treat you with respect and make you feel like a valuable patient, look elsewhere. IT IS NOT WORTH PAYING DOUBLE THE COST AND BE TREATED LIKE A BOX OF HAIR! read more

Four years ago I was sitting in the room of my aesthetic nurse specialist in Walnut Creek California when I noticed how beautiful she appeared. For the previous five years she had done an amazing job at helping me to age gracefully with various skin treatments and lasers. Something looked very different about my friend , she looked ten years younger! After relentless prying on my part she informed me of her recent face lift. Knowing that she was married to a prominent doctor herself I was eager to find out the identity of the surgeon. To my surprise it was not her employer but a doctor in San Francisco. She quietly pulled out "the golden egg" the card of Dr. Issa Eshima. I soon discovered that Dr. Eshima is the surgeon that fellow doctors call upon when their wives are in need of "aesthetic refreshment." While most surgeons will "do everything" Dr. Eshima is unique in that he specializes in faces only. He is a skilled surgeon with the fine touch and finesse of a trained artist. One of the most impressive facts about Dr. Eshima is that he was hand picked and trained by Jackie Kennedy's world famous plastic surgeon. His credentials and education speak for themselves! After two months of contemplation I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Eshima for a consultation. Even though my husband continued to profess his attraction for me, the mirror did not lie. The truth was that two kids in college, caring for elderly parents, and a hectic life, had left me looking tired and aged. Numerous laser treatments , peels, and expensive creams, could no longer reverse years of sun worshipping and excessive stress. Upon meeting Dr. Eshima I was instantly impressed. He is a warm and caring individual with a wonderful demeanor. Unlike most surgeons he is very punctual and patient , he refuses to rush the appointment. The initial consultation was a wonderful experience, not only was it informative but relaxed and friendly as well. Upon my departure he told me to come back again if I had any more questions. He actually makes you feel like a "person" not just another patient. I never felt pressured in any way or form! Upon leaving I knew that another appointment was not necessary, Dr. Eshima was the doctor for me. Six weeks after my surgery the results were incredible! Two of my harshest critics (my mother and husband) could not believe how much younger I appeared. My husband could not take his eyes off of me, something he had not done for years! The recovery was swift with little bruising. I was surprised at how quickly I was able to resume my normal activities. Just as Dr. Eshima had promised the results continues to improve with every passing day! The surgery and post- op visits were just as impressive. Dr. Eshima's knowledgeable and supportive staff never failed in their followup and attention to details. Magaly is the most professional woman I have ever met. The woman knows her stuff! She makes sure that every little detail is covered. There is a reason that patients fly from all over the world to see Dr. Eshima. Yes he is expensive, but who wants to pinch pennies when it comes to your face? He is worth every penny and more! It has been over two years since my surgery and the results are still just as amazing! I am finally getting used to the "new attention" which can be a little unnerving at times. Last week while I was walking down the beach in Del Mar California, I found myself smiling as a younger gentleman stopped turned around and smiled at me. I can honestly say that I feel more attractive and confident than I did in my thirties! I have recently become a grandma! Most people comment how young I look for a "grandma" I smile and explain, "I am not as young as I may look." I cannot express enough gratitude to Dr. Eshima and his staff. They have given me back a slice of my youth. I will be eternally grateful! read more

If you are considering facial plastic surgery, you definitely need to talk to Dr. Eshima in San Francisco. I do not normally write many reviews, but, I am writing this review to help others out there who are considering facial plastic surgery. It is a huge decision and one that should be very carefully thought out and researched. It was a difficult decision for me to make, but now that I have had it done, I am so pleased that I did it. In my opinion, Dr. Issa Eshima is the best. He is truly a master, the "Michelangelo" of the craft of plastic surgery. Dr. Eshima does not advertise (I believe that says a lot in itself), all of his clients (and they travel from all over the world and the United States), are going to him because of word of mouth. I traveled to San Francisco from Los Angeles to use him. He makes you look like yourself, just better! You do not look tight, no "fish-hook" lips, no tugging at the corners of your mouth when you talk, you look completely natural, just refreshed and rejuvenated - a younger version of your previous aged and sagging face. Let me tell you about myself, I am a 48 year old female from the Los Angeles area. I am extremely active, fit and healthy. I love the outdoors and want to look my best. I truly dislike artificial, tight, "done" faces that look like mannequins. I do believe that you can age gracefully and naturally, but there comes a time when the Botox and fillers just don't do the trick anymore and you realize that plastic surgery (the RIGHT plastic surgery) is an option to seriously consider. That was a very scary proposition for me, as I didn't want to look "done" or fake. I wanted to look like myself, not a 25 or 35 year old. I wanted to look like me without the sagging around the jowls. Also, my neck had become really aged, crinkly and loose. The other thing I noticed was my profile, it was definitely compromised and it had the beginnings of a "turkey gobble." So, I was faced with the challenge of what to do - accept these facts of life and go on, or consider plastic surgery. That was a daunting decision for me and I took my time researching. Being in the Los Angeles area, the mecca of plastic surgeons, provided me with many local options. But, after seeing Dr. Eshima's amazing results and meeting with him a couple of times in person, it was clearly evident that he was the best and only choice for me. And, I am so thankful that I got up the nerve to do the surgery and that I had Dr. Eshima as my surgeon. I am now six weeks post-op, I had a lower face lift and neck lift along with my eyes done. I look fantastic, and it has only been six weeks. I look more rested, natural and I am an appropriately younger version of myself. There is still some slight swelling that only I notice which I can effectively cover up with make-up. Dr. Eshima is a true professional, an artist with an amazing gift. Thankfully, I chose him and avoided the artificial, tight faces that you typically see in L.A. As I mentioned, I had heard about Dr. Eshima from friends in the Bay Area. I had seen his work and the women who had used him looked SPECTACULAR! They did not look tight or pulled, they looked just like themselves but with a clean profile (stunning, actually!) No more sagging jowls, just a younger, more natural version of themselves. When you meet with Dr. Eshima and his staff it is immediately evident why he is the best and why people fly in from all over to use him. His staff is highly professional, his office manager, Magaly, is fantastic-she actually calls you every day for two weeks after surgery to check in and answer any questions or concerns you might have, she truly holds your hand! Dr. Eshima is very patient and compassionate, he never hurries you and he listens to all of you questions and concerns sincerely. He met with me and my husband a couple of times prior to scheduling my surgery, he showed us numerous before and after photos that were absolutely amazing. There was no pressure, just a balanced view of the pluses and minuses tied to such an important decision. In my case, he suggested a lower face-lift and neck lift. After a lot of debate, I scheduled the surgery and flew up to San Francisco in July. I stayed away from my family for two weeks (which was great to rest and recover.) I also used one of his private nurses, Mary Kay, for the first couple of days. She was wonderful! I was so thankful for her kind and caring assistance and supreme competence. I loved her and highly recommend her, too. Upon my return home, my two teenage sons didn't even say anything about me looking different. That is how natural I look. Dr. Eshima eliminated the sagging jowls, the loose neck and he gave me an incredible profile. My husband is in awe. I am thrilled. It is great to look just like myself, but way better. I still can't believe the results. Dr. Eshima is truly a master and I highly recommend him. read more

Dr. Eshima is honest, ethical, and wonderful to talk to. He talked with me for 30 minutes without even charging me. He made me smile. He doesn't do any unnecessary operations. I recommend Dr. Eshima very highly. read more

I normally do not write reviews; however, I feel compelled to write about my surgery by Dr. Eshima who only does facial cosmetic surgery.....which was my desire. I am a working woman of older vintage and have an underlying chronic medical condition. I have always taken care of myself as best as I could, however, gravity and thin skin was taking over. I wanted to look my best but didn't want to look like I had something "done" or "pulled". I was very concerned because if things didn't turn out, there is no way to hide your face. I embarked on the journey of interviewing many plastic surgeons in San Francisco and the Bay Area.....I know that any surgery is serious and it was critical to find the best surgeon to make me look better and to take good care of me. I am so glad that I went through the effort because I saw a lot and learned a lot. Dr. Eshima's practice is by word of mouth. He does not have a website and he refuses to pay for Yelp. During the course of my consultation, Doctor showed me lots and lots of before and after pictures. Dr. Eshima operates on Academy Award winning actresses. Once I met Dr. Eshima, I knew that he was heads above any of the others that I had encountered. He is a confident man and very passionate about what he does. I asked about his training and he shared that his mentor was Dr. Rees. This Doctor does not take shortcuts! He told me what he would do to enhance my face, neck and eyes and why. He answered every question that I had....no matter how insignificant that it was. He was attentive to my concerns and never cut the appointment short even though I know he probably has heard the same thing a million times over. Yes, men and women travel from all over the world to have this man work his magic.....and now I really know why!! His office is immaculate and professional. I had an opportunity to talk to his office manager, Magaly and R.N. Cathy who have been with him for many years. That says something about his team....About 10 months ago, I had a face lift, eyelid lift with ptosis repair and lip shortening. As soon as I was ready to go home, Magaly and Cathy took over....making sure I was paying attention to the aftercare requirements. They called me every single day for two weeks. His whole team....from his anesthesiologist to his office management staff to Mary Kay, the nurse that helped me in St. Francis Hospital where Doctor Eshima performs his surgeries were phenomenal. Mary Kay came home with me for a couple of days. There are other nurses available for home care as well. Mary Kay made sure that I was doing the aftercare requirements correctly and made sure that I was as comfortable as possible. This team has a commitment to delivering the most personalized and compassionate care possible. After two weeks I went back to work....no bruising... I wore make up and felt comfortable. Thank You Team Eshima!!! It was a wonderful result for me...it just doesn't get any better than "Team Eshima". read more

I agree with Runnersworld, if I could give Dr. Eshima TEN stars I would! I have been going to Dr. Eshima for different procedures for over 20 years. He only does faces, so if you need body work, he can recommend someone but he just does faces only. Frankly, he doesn't need to do anything else because when it comes to your face, he is by far, the BEST, kindest and most thorough Doctor I have ever seen for any medical procedure. My Mother, my sister, my best friend and numerous other friends and acquaintances have gone to him for procedures on my recommendations and not only have they been more than satisfied, they still look FABULOUS! Most of them have come from all over the country, that is how good he is. My sister-in-law will be traveling from out-of-state (out-of staters can skype or e-mail with Dr. Eshima and his staff and don't need to travel to San Francisco until it is time for the procedure!) to have some work done by Dr. Eshima this fall and couldn't be more excited. Dr Eshima doesn't have a website so folks find him through word-of-mouth, like me telling my friends and family how highly I think of him and his staff! His patient list runs from regular folk like me to three Academy Award Winning actresses. (He can't reveal who they are, of course, but if they don't look like had surgery and yet still look fabulous, it's probably them!) His staff, Magaly and Kathy, couldn't be nicer or more accommodating! Every day after your procedure they call you to check in to answer any questions or concerns. If you have any question, no matter how small, you can call Dr. Eshima's office any time and he will call you back ASAP to answer any concern you may have. I read the review recently posted below from a person who had never even been to Dr. Eshima's office, never met him in person and felt I needed to let other Yelpers know, that in my opinion, the review from Special K couldn't be further from the truth. I am not famous and not even close to being rich, yet I am treated by Dr. Eshima and his staff every time as if I am just as important as anyone rich or famous and always feel I am getting 100% of his attention. I also appreciate the thoroughness of Dr. Eshima and his staff to make sure when I am doing a procedure, that I am in the best possible health, and to do so that I have a medical check up before hand. I am more than happy to comply and appreciate that he wants the best possible results for me. Aging isn't always easy for some of us but Dr Eshima has made it a little easier with his skill. The man is an artist. I can't recommend Dr. Eshima enough! read more

I am an exec in the technology world, and work with a lot of 20- and 30-somethings. I didn't want to fundamentally change my look, but wanted to simply look younger and fresher. Dr. Eshima did a really spectacular job of taking 10 to 15 years off the appearance of my face, removing the jowly neck, eliminating the bags under my eyes and generally brightening the appearance of my eyes, and a lot of other things to simply "lifted" my look. Those who know me well say that I don't look "done," but just a lot better, which was my primary objective. Eshima is a world-class surgeon, who is a fastidious perfectionist--just the qualities you would want when it comes to someone you would choose to operate on your face. He is calm, cool, and gave me the subtle assurances I needed throughout the process, pre- and post-op. His staff--Magali and Cathy--are highly professional and responsive when they are needed. I highly recommend Eshima. More expensive, but worth it. read more

I have been a nurse for over 25 years and during that time, I picked up a second job, while working in the ICU at CPMC, in the recovery room at Mount Zion. It was at that time, almost 20 years ago, that I learned of Dr Eshima. He had a steady stream of "socialites" coming through and I knew he had to be someone special. I was in my early 30s at the time and not in need of cosmetic surgery, but his name was firmly planted in my mind as the one to go to. Fast forward two kids and almost two decades later, having now changed fields entirely and practicing medical aesthetics for almost 10 years, it was time! I developed a keen eye for the study of the aging face during my medical aesthetics training and at some point realized the fillers, Botox and lasers were just not enough. Gravity had taken ahold of my face and neck, coupled with a loss of elasticity and in order to keep an aesthetically natural appearance, surgery was in order. I called Dr Eshima. During the consultation, Dr Eshima evaluated my face, stated I was a bit early, but that I had a good eye when I pointed out the things that bothered me. He also pointed out that I would benefit from a lip shortening procedure and I knew instantly, that he was right. Because of my background in aesthetics, I know that being "long in the lip" is a very aging characteristic and that our eye does not always know specifically why someone looks old, but that this is one of those major indicators. If at rest, we part our lips slightly and cannot see the bottom tips of our top teeth, we are considered "long in the lip". In spite of Dr Eshima telling me to get at least 5 other consultations, I knew there was no other. Dr Eshima is world renown for his lip shortening procedure because of his meticulousness and art of suturing. It is three layers of intricate specialized knots, where he takes the time to make sure the looped knots are under the suture line, so there is absolutely no tension on the incision, ensuring minimal scaring. He also has a skillful ability to tuck and hide the scars, so they are virtually undetectable, creating a very natural, but refreshed look. Dr Eshima has treated wealthy people from all corners of the world, including Paris, Geneva, Dubai, Australia and the list goes on... He has worked on academy award winning actors/actresses, famous models and even royalty. We never discussed names, but because I know what to look for, I can guess with some certainty who these celebrities are. With over 27 years of experience and over 14,000 procedures, I was in a perpetual state of excitement that he was going to be my surgeon. I had my surgery in Feb, 2016 and my life has been renewed! He took years off my face and I tell everyone it has been the best antidepressant I've ever had. Now when I look in the mirror, I more closely match how I feel and I am no longer brought down by my saggy wrinkly skin. I know if I only had the lower face and neck lift, without addressing the lip shortening issue, my surgery would not have been as successful. It is amazing the difference that small, but very key feature makes in making me look younger. Absolutely no sign of a scar, as it is tucked very carefully in the natural fold at the base of the nose. I literally was able to go to lunch with my husband, on day six, when my drains were pulled, without anyone noticing the sutures under my nose! I cannot say enough about Dr Eshima and his entire staff. His practice is like a finely tuned machine and it runs like clockwork. He may be more expensive than most plastic surgeons in the area, but you get what you pay for and it isn't something I would want to chance with a bargain basement deal! Thank you, Dr Eshima, you are a master of your craft!!! read more

All of the reviews to the right are true. He is truly exceptional. A wizzard when it comes to plastic surgery. He's a little more expensive that other surgeons but it's worth it. No one will ever know that you've "had work." My hairdresser tells me that my surgery is the best she's seen and she's seen a lot! He gave me earlobes!! Can you imagine! Truly a genius. read more

Dr. Eshima performed wonderful work. He and his staff are all very caring and efficient. I would not hesitate to recommend him and/or use him again in the future. He cares for the patient as a whole, not just their 'parts'. read more

I had a rhinoplasty with alar base resection by Dr. Eshima in August. I'm now almost 6 months post op. People who knew I was getting a nose job and were disapproving beforehand are now unanimously in agreement that it is the perfect improvement and people I didn't tell never suspected anything. Among my friends we refer to my nose as "New Nose" and everyone is a HUGE fan. It looks great, it's like the nose that I was supposed to have. I love it. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Eshima. I'm a pretty no bullshit individual and he will give it to you straight. Upon meeting him I knew he was the right plastic surgeon for me. There were two things that made him stand out. First, he told me up front that he would not give me one specific "perfect" nose, he would give me the perfect nose for my face. Second, he said that the best nose job doesn't make the nose more noticeable, it makes the nose blend into the face to highlight the eyes. Couldn't have said it better myself. Dr. Eshima is pretty old school. I'm in my 20s so that was at first concerning to me. He doesn't have a website and he doesn't use computer imaging to show you what your result will look like. If you think about it realistically, this makes sense. I've been working for a surgeon for 3 years and while this doesn't make me an expert by any means, I can say for sure that every patient's surgery is different. While there are steps that are necessary within each type of surgery there is no way to predict factors like the density of each individual's bone, the thickness of their skin, or the potential for swelling in their cartilage. I won't say the recovery is super fun but Dr. Eshima's staff did everything they could for me. Magali and Kathy called me every day post-op to make sure I was doing ok, that I was eating the right things, and even stayed on the phone with me when I was worried about taking some of the dressings out of my nose. Making appointments both pre and post-op with Dr. Eshima was easy and they worked around my schedule as much as possible. Dr. Eshima was a couple minutes late for 1 appointment but frankly, compared to other doctors I've had he was more than punctual. About 4 months out I was super pleased but was worried about a slight fullness on the right side of my nose that wasn't symmetrical. Dr. Eshima and I skyped about it (I live out of town but am from the Bay Area) and he assured me that it was swelling of my cartilage and that it would go down in time. I woke up this morning and it's gone! No one but me would have been able to tell and I would have been happy with the result even if it hadn't gone down completely but I still had a good laugh at myself for ever doubting Dr. Eshima. On a separate but very important point, working in medicine has given me an understanding of how important the specific hospital can be when it comes to post-op infections and general patient satisfaction. St. Francis Memorial has one of the lowest hospital acquired infection rates in the country and has been written up on multiple occasions for its superior care. This was another deciding point for me. My primary care doctor's only question when I told her I was having a rhinoplasty was, "Is your surgeon's hair grey?" While it was funny at the time, I understand her point completely. If you're going to have plastic surgery done it's important to find a surgeon who is capable of making the necessary creative decisions and who has a LOT of experience to rely upon. Dr. Eshima is certainly that surgeon and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. read more

As an organizational psychologist, I'm always very interested in people's backgrounds and how they come to their profession. Dr. Eshima told me that his father was an architect and his mother an artist. It seems to me those two aesthetics formed a foundation for his incredible eye and talent. He has an amazing precision and accuracy and his artist's eye looks at each woman to know exactly how he can help her look her best. I had my facelift about 5 months ago now. Here's my brief story: I was VERY, VERY particular about who I would choose as my doctor. I started thinking about doing this 10 years ago. I'd seen at least 6 doctors for personal consults over the years, and several through photos and telephone calls. Then a friend told me about Dr. Eshima. He isn't easy to find. No website, no mention in the society pages. But, my friend said he only worked on faces and had done a beautiful job with her friend. I set up a consult. At first, I wasn't sure if Dr. Eshima would be my surgeon. I thought he was a bit cool and aloof. He talked about women coming from around the world to see him. I was impressed but also cautious. I spoke to a couple more plastic surgeons. I went back to see Dr. Eshima again. I had read even more in doing my research and a few things stood out. Some surgeons will make a small incision/cut in the skull to attach muscle. Dr Eshima said he NEVER does that and had another technique. He also used drains instead of post-surgical wrapping around your head or chin. Of course, his pictures of former patients were amazing. I realized that his extensive experience working ONLY on the face was exactly what I wanted. After I told some other people that I had selected him (my internist, for example), they told me what a great reputation he had and how natural his work looked afterwards. I felt certain that my decision was the right one. I'm now almost five months post-op. I am extremely happy with the results and have had only the most positive reactions from others. His sutures were tiny and now disappearing. My hairstylist can see behind my ears and tells me the line is almost invisible. The line in front of my ears is also not noticeable now. Amazing. My friends have been asking me for his name! Of course, this is a huge decision. I still know that I've had surgery and feel tightness in certain spots of my neck. My ears are recently feeling more normal. No one goes into this surgery lightly--it's scary! But, I firmly believe that Dr. Eshima is incredibly skilled, talented and kind. He truly wants his patients to be thrilled with their results and to go happily into their post-Op lives. I am very happy with looking in the mirror for the first time in many years. If you plan to have a facelift (I also had brow and liplift), you really must meet with Dr. E. As others have said, he IS more expensive than others. But well worth it for the security and results you'll experience! read more

My recent review was pulled from the Yelp site and not sure why. I am not affiliated in any way to this business, nor am I related to Dr. Eshima or have any personal gain in writing a review. Dr. Eshima's work and my personal experience was outstanding and I only write reviews based on my actual experience. Dr. Eshima is one of the best surgeons in the country based on my outcome................period. read more

Dr Eshima is the best surgeon!! I did blepharoplasty with him in May. I decided to have it done because I always looked so tired. My upper lids were so heavy. I am so happy with my results, very natural, no pain or bruising, easy recovery. I LOVE my eyes, I look much younger. His office staff, Cathy and Magali are so amazing, helpful and always reachable. I live in Sacramento, I was recommended few places by another physician, after visiting few and seeing before and after I have decided to drive few hours to SF and it was worth it. read more

I am 46 years old and have been in pharmaceutical sales since graduating from college, working with countless doctors over the years. After I turned 30, I started keeping names of plastic surgeons that I had heard about through friends, physicians, patients and even eavesdropping in the locker room at the Bay Club in Marin. Dr. Eshima's name kept coming up as I was actively seeking out information. I had VERY strong recommendations from many of my doctor friends that Dr.Eshima was the ONLY plastic surgeon I should allow to work on me (I've known these guys for 20 years so they had seen my aging process!). There are some very good plastic surgeons in the Bay Area. What set Dr Eshima apart from the others is his amazing ability to define what had bothered me about my face all these years (now remember he comes with the highest pedigree, the highest accolades, the best work and it's all available to see in his office again, again and again if you're a bit obsessive and indecisive like me). What he was able to point out to me was the length between my nose and my upper lip. It was way too long! My friends and family had always joked about the fact that I looked a little monkey-like...in a cute way....but it sort of gets less cute as you get older and everything starts sinking and sagging (the ape lip phenomenon). I went to LOTS of consultations with LOTS of well recommended plastic surgeons and no-one ever mentioned this to me as a potential surgical procedure OR as an issue on my face that was causing me to look dopey. I considered Fraxel, IPL, thread 'face lifts' etc...After listening to what seemed like 100 plastic surgeons' plans of actions for my face I was a tiny bit confused. Some said I needed a brow lift and face lift, some just said chin implant with upper and lower blepharoplasty. I went to see Dr. Eshima and he nailed what needed to be done cosmetically to my face. It involved shortening my upper lip! MIND YOU.....he is the only surgeon I have ever talked to that brought this to my attention. He seems to be the only surgeon that knows about this procedure let alone actually does it (I think he was trained by Jackie O's surgeon which just sort of makes me feel hip). Dr Eshima told me that with a mini face lift, chin implant, this lip lift thing, and an upper and lower bleph, I would shave years off my appearance and look great. My goal was not to look a whole lot younger I just didn't want to appear "tired, sleep deprived, depressed, unhappy etc" all the time. I am a single Mom to a super high energy 5 year old girl and I only have one nice photo of us together because I always looked so old in all the photos. Plus it was sort of harsh going from cute in my 30's to being absolutely invisible to men in my mid forties. Anyway, he was right on target. Some friends were supportive, others thought I was crazy (I did look decent for my age...) But even those friends that thought I shouldn't do it think I look great now. I actually look like I did in my early 30's. The icing on the cake is this whole lip shortening thing he does. It definitely has made a difference with how people (especially men) respond to me. It's sort of great actually. Enough about me, here's what else I love about Dr. Eshima and his staff! He's a gifted artist and understands proportion and balance (I think his Dad is an architect and his Mom is a professional artist...so the art is in his gene pool) He's a perfectionist and a gifted surgeon. It's been 10 months since my surgery and my result is super natural. Any incisions he made are undetectable. One of my greatest fears was having that funky "look" around my ears where my hairline would be further back than God intended it to be and I have NONE of that. So I could be strolling along the beach with the wind blowing through my hair and no one would be the wiser. People that haven't seen me in awhile have no idea that I have had any work done. He doesn't advertise. His business is all word of mouth. He has tons of before and after photos that you see and he explains in detail what each person had done. He said I could come back in any time to look at the photos if I needed to. I went back to work in 2 and a half weeks and I'm in MEDICAL SALES! I looked great at that point and I didn't want to take any more time off if I didn't have to. I had almost no visible bruising or swelling. If anyone is thinking about doing a cosmetic refresher in life I would so highly recommend Dr Eshima and his staff. This has been one of the top 5 investments I've ever made for myself. Now I wake up looking fresh faced and girly. It's nice. It's better than nice. It's great. If you're out there and thinking about doing it call their office and make your appointment. I thought getting a hysterectomy was life changing and this has been a million times better than that! read more

I feel very fortunate to know Dr. Eshima. He has done procedures for me, my sister, and my mother. I have also referred several friends to him, who were most thankful that I did. I first got to know him when he was Chief of Plastic Surgery at UCSF when my father was there as Chief of Cardiology. In other words, he was trained and brought up with the most academically revered doctors and surgeons of the day. His patients come from far and wide - Geneva, Abu Dhabi, South Africa, and of course all over the United States. He only does the face. He is very conservative, so any plastic surgery addicts will be disappointed, he will not do something just because somebody wants it - he will only do it if it enhances the individual, but is very strict and will never even approach, much less cross, that invisible line, where someone looks obviously "done". read more

I had collapsed cartilage in my nose that I refused to fix, for YEARS, because I was afraid of having surgery. And I didn't want anyone messing with my face! But as the years went by, it got worse. I'm an actress, and I started noticing that when I smiled on tv ( when I smiled, the collapse was most obvious) I looked straight up like a Proboscis monkey. No bueno. Time for surgery. I researched/met surgeons for MONTHS, but once I met Dr. Eshima? Search over. He was my ONLY choice. Dr Eshima didn't want to change my nose into a cookie cutter Hollywood nose, (which is what I found in Bev Hills- no thanks, I don't want to be on the Real Housewives) rather, he wanted to fix what was wrong and make me look "like you, only prettier." Sign me up. He explained in detail how he could take cartilage from other parts of my nose to build me a "strut" which is basically like he was building me a new roofing system for my nose to keep it straight and stop it from drooping. Dr. Eshima is so thorough in the consultation, answering every question, showing you pictures, explaining each step, that my anxiety went away. Here's what what went down: I had my surgery on a Thursday. My girlfriend flew to San Fran to take care of me. We stayed in a hotel a few blocks from the hospital. I was seriously shocked on Thursday when I came home from surgery and WAS NOT IN PAIN. I just lounged around in my room with my friend watching movies. I felt a tiny bit annoyed by the splint on my nose, but THAT'S IT! I followed my post op instructions (that Magaly carefully detailed for me ) like a champ. I chugged water constantly, slept, kept my head elevated, iced. Friday I went out for a short walk. I HAD ONE TINY BRUISE ON MY LEFT CHEEK. I couldn't believe it. (Even though Dr. Eshima had already told me that I prob wouldn't bruise, I don't know, I guess I'm a New Yorker at heart and thought that had to be b.s.) It wasn't! Other than the splint making me look a bit silly, I WAS FINE. I kept thinking, when is the pain gonna kick in, and, it just didn't. I couldn't believe it!! I held off for years because of my fear of pain! Anyway. Saturday, my friend left and I hung out for one more day just to give my nose a few days before I jumped on a plane back to LA. I flew back to LA on Sunday morning. Yes, you have a splint on your nose (which is not the best look,) but I just worked it for sympathy. I suggest you do the same. They bumped me up to first class on my way home without my asking- I credit the splint. I went home and resumed my life! You have to take it easy, but life was pretty much business as usual. I was so antsy all week to get my splint off and see my schnoz! Thursday I jumped back on a flight to SF (I guess a lot of people just stay in SF, but I had work to do back in LA, and honestly the traveling was easy peasy.) Thursday Dr. Eshima took my splint off and I cried. My nose was perfect!! He told me it would be swollen for a while, that my nose will get less swollen and look better and better over the next few months, but honestly? I loved it from the second I saw it. It's straight. I can smile and no monkey face. Dr. Eshima....is THE MAN. The next day (8 days post op) I was ON STAGE performing! I still cannot believe how easy my recovery was. I wish I had done this YEARS ago. What other reviewers are saying is no joke- I keep getting compliments on my appearance "you look so gorgeous these days!" but not on my nose. People do not notice anything about my nose, they just think I look better than ever. Which I do, thanks to Dr. Eshima. I wish I could buy him an island, I'm so grateful. I am also sooooo appreciative of Magaly and Cathy (who also dealt with my 1000 questions, walked me through each step, and called me EVERY DAY to check on me.) This office is where you want to be. Amazing!!!!!! read more

Two years and 8 days ago today, I met Dr. Eshima and his staff. I was 47 years old. I was impressed with Dr. Eshima right off that bat. He asked the right questions and even recommended that I lose 5-10 pounds and that could take care of my concerns. He showed us (me and my husband) pictures of his patients, and we were impressed. He also suggested that we look throughout the world for plastic surgeons to "fix" my neck. We nodded, got the quote and left. As soon as we got in there car, we both agreed that he was my guy. BTW, my husband did not want me to get the surgery but he knew he had no choice...I was going to get my neck done BEFORE I turned 50. Fast forward 15 months and I had a lower face and neck left. I also added in my eyelids just because I was already going under. Here is what happened the first 30 days after my surgery: 1. My husband looked at me differently. You will recall that he did not want me to get the procedure done. However I did score 6 carat diamond stud earrings...saying that he missed my 30th birthday the first time around. We met when I was 38 and he said in awe that he has never seen me look so young. 2. I got carded...twice...okay once was at Safeway...but the other was at a bar in Sunnyvale, and the bartender was FOR REAL! And he was HOT too. 3. I saw my neighbor at the mailbox and she said that my haircut made me look so young. I just laughed and said...no...it's not the hair...I had a facelift! Her eyes about came out of her skull. 4. My sister came to take care of me after my surgery. She is 8 years older then me. We picked her up at the airport 4 days after my surgery. She said..."oh my..you look like you did when you were young.." I replied...I am young! So now...2 days short of 9 months after my surgery...I feel and look great. I look so natural. Really it is unbelievable. No one can believe I am the age I say. Take the plunge...you won't be disappointed. read more

"You look 20 years younger!" Friend "Your wrinkles are gone!" Friend "Best work I've ever seen!" Hair Stylist "You look like I remember you when I was growing up" 42 yr old daughter "Come look at my Mother" --taking me to better light, speaking to a fellow artist-- "Doesn't she look great! 44 yr old daughter It's clear to me and others that my plastic surgery by Dr. Eshima and his hand-picked team of experts is a success aesthetically! To me, the best part is when I catch a glimpse of my reflection in a mirror I no longer wonder who that elderly lady is! Now, my face matches how I feel on the inside. My face is an authentic reflection of the vibrant person I am! For the first time in years I can forget about my face and live my life! I economize in many ways but plastic surgery for my face wasn't one of them. Dr. Eshima is the most expensive of those I considered but it is well worth the investment. When I first consulted with Dr. Eshima he made the comment, "You wore hard contact lenses didn't you." "Yes," I replied, "but how did you know that?" "Your left eyelid droops more than the right and I often see that in people who have worn hard contacts--I can fix that. I've worked years to develop techniques." I walked out of the office that day convinced I wanted Dr. Eshima as my plastic surgeon! He knew his craft and was also personable. I would get the best results from him. As a retired RN, I'm "fussy" about my health care. I started saving my money. Three years later I returned for a second consultation but now I didn't know if Dr. Eshima would even consider me as a viable surgical risk. In the meantime I had undergone an unrelated surgical procedure during which my heart stopped on the operating table. Although my cardiologist had assured me that my cardiac status was now stable, I was unsure if Dr. Eshima would even consider me in light of my past medical history. He assured me that patient safety was his highest concern and that if both my primary physician and my cardiologist could provide a written statement (in addition to an EKG and blood work) clearing me for surgery, he would operate. To further demonstrate how thorough he is, both he and his anesthesiologist, Dr. Ahlberg, took the time to read the written medical record I provided (in a huge 3-ring binder) including the previous anesthesiologist's note in the operating room when I had needed to be resuscitated. And after surgery he even remembered to return my binder to me before I asked! As I was being rolled into the operating room I felt confident that I was in the most capable hands and under the safest conditions (in a hospital rather than a surgi center, a complete team of experts selected and trained by Dr. Eshima, spending the first night after surgery in the hospital with my own private nurse). Dr. Ahlberg, the anesthesiologist, assured me he would "watch me like a hawk!" And he did. I came through the 7 1/2 hr. surgery (I had 4 procedures: face/neck lift, brow lift, blepharoplasty and TCA peel) with flying colors. And I came through the surgery without complications--cardiac or otherwise! But I've saved one of the best pieces of the story til last! The follow-up care by the whole team has been the best I've ever experienced or even heard of! Receiving daily calls--yes, daily--from Magaly the first week and then Cathy the second week--both RNs with expertise in post-operative care of face-surgical patients (In fact, Magaly has her Ph.D. in the field) was priceless. My sister, who is also a retired RN, stayed with me and had studied the post surgery directions we received for each procedure. We both looked forward to the daily call and had multiple questions. Each question was answered patiently--like she had all the time in the world for us! Like I was the only patient! Would I do it all over again? Absolutely! read more

Dr. Eshima is a first rate surgeon and is without a doubt one of the best in the entire field. He is highly sought after and clients fly in from all over the world for his work. I'm lucky enough to live locally and I've had two different procedures with him over the past 10 years. I first saw him for a consultation in my 30s and I'm now in my 40s.The results in both cases exceeded my expectations as he delivered the subtle and elegant look I was seeking. One of the things I respect most about Dr. Eshima is that he provides an honest assessment regarding procedures and he would not perform something that he didn't feel would truly enhance your look. In fact, he has recommended that I defer or reconsider procedures in the past. He is supported by an incredible team. They are professional, courteous and incredibly knowledgeable. They carefully monitored my progress post-care and ably answered all of my questions. I felt that I had incredible care with their team. I will continue to refer close friends and family to him knowing that they are in great hands and will not be disappointed with the results. read more

I am a 30 year old female who had a rhinoplasty with Dr. Eshima in January 2015. I couldn't be happier and I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Eshima; I only wish I'd done my procedure earlier! I traveled from Saudi Arabia (where I currently work... I am originally from CA) for the procedure and Dr. Eshima and his office were absolutely wonderful and flexible in making all arrangements with me from overseas; they were incredibly gracious even when I had to reschedule my surgery date twice due to scheduling conflicts. As soon as I met with Dr. Eshima for the consultation I knew he was the right surgeon for me. He understood exactly what I wanted and showed me photo after photo of the impeccable noses he had done. So many doctors post hideous, fake looking 'after' noses on their websites but each and every nose Dr. Eshima had done was well-proportioned and elegant. He told me up front that he was not the cheapest option and encouraged me to consult with other surgeons to make sure I was 100% comfortable. However, after meeting with one other doctor I knew it was a waste of time and that Dr. Eshima was the right choice for me. And I was right... the results were even better than expected! Everything went like clockwork and Magaly and Cathy in his office walked me through every step of the way and the entire team worked to make sure I was 100% comfortable throughout. One of the most surprising things for me was that I never felt any pain; the healing process is a bit uncomfortable and tedious but although I only took the narcotic painkiller once (the first night) and then switched to Tylenol, I was never in any pain at all. For those coming from out of town I highly reccommend the Fairmont for recovery; if you stay in "Tower" room there is a direct elevator straight from the garage up to the rooms so it is easy to be discreet (i.e. you don't have to go through the lobby or wait for them to bring your car around). I met with Dr. Eshima one week post-procedure to remove the cast and then a week later to remove the stitches right before my travel back to Saudi Arabia. When I told him I hadn't yet sent any photos of the new nose to my fiance he was incredulous and made me promise to keep him updated on my fiancé's reaction... I was happy to report that my fiance was as happy as I was with the results and repeated over and over how natural I looked and that "Dr. Eshima is a genius." The most surprising element of the whole experience though was that, although the procedure totally reshaped my nose (bridge, tip, and nostrils), none of my colleagues or friends noticed I'd had rhinoplasty! As I am a University instructor, they hadn't seen me for more than a full month over our winter break and when we started Spring semester all I heard was, "you look great," or "something about you is different but I can't put my finger on it," or "where did you go on vacation? you look relaxed... did you get a tan?" I attribute this to the fact that the results are incredibly natural looking-- or, as Dr. Eshima puts it, "the nose you should have been born with." I was very nervous to do any kind of procedure since I am terrified of hospitals (I pass out even getting blood drawn!) not to mention the fact that we were dealing with my face which means there's no place to hide if something goes wrong!! However, Dr. Eshima has a rare combination of aesthetic sense, technical skill, and top-notch office team which made the entire process and the results simply flawless. read more

Dr. Eshima and his entire staff are exceptional on every level. The fact that he only does faces was key to my decision. During my consult Dr. Eshima's professionalism and excitement for his practice were immediately apparent. He loves what he does and it was clear he was the doctor for me. Throughout the process Dr. Eshima and Magaly, Practice Manager, were forthright about every aspect of the surgery. Their goal of ensuring the absolute best result and process is apparent. I have four children spanning ages from high school to elementary school and they were my primary concern. Magaly was a huge help guiding me in my preparation and post-surgery response, attitude and expectation setting with the children. The three days after surgery were the most intense but I used scarves and glasses and by the weekend was walking the dogs and playing games with the kids. The end of week two felt like another big milestone as I could drive and seemed like a normal mom again. Now, 5 months after surgery, I feel better than I had imagined. I have never spent lots of time on makeup or hair but in the last 5-10 years I could not get away with a quick face wash and pony tail. I was spending more and more time getting ready to leave the house for any occasion. Sadly, no matter how much time I spent I was still surprised (and disappointed) when I caught my reflection in a window or mirror. I looked sad, worried, tired. Now I recognize myself again. No more distracting, sagging skin on my neck and lower face and my eyes are bright. Thank you Dr. Eshima, Magaly, Mary Kay (fabulous nurse), Cathy! read more

I just had my 6 month visit with Dr Eshima and received by 'before' and 'after' photos. Dr Eshima is a highly skilled surgeon and also an artist. My result is phenomenal , I look 15 years younger, but still myself. No tight, windswept looks. His recommendation for 'lip shortening' was dead on. (he is one of very few, if not only, who perform this procedure). My mouth went from a downturned frown to full, well defined lips. Good-bye fillers! His staff is outstanding, providing clear instructions on what to do post surgery, and checking in with me every day to see how I was progressing. I had minimal bruising post surgery, which was surprising in a good way. In two weeks I was able to go out in public. He costs a bit more than other facial plastic surgeons , but is totally worth it. read more

Story from May, 2013 continues! My 4th-month-post-surgery-mark: Words alone are not sufficiant enough to describe how very thrilled I am with the results of my skin treatment - a chemical peel - I continue to be amazed by how smooth, soft and fresh my complexion has become (and is still becoming! I'm now using Tretinoin Cream, 0.05% about 5 days a week and it keeps my skin glowing!). I am not quite sure if I had any expectations regarding my chin and neck lift; I was not nervous in the least about the procedure due to Dr. Eshima's thorough explanation of each step of the procedures. What I knew instinctively from looking over Dr. Eshima's former patients' before and after photos was that this was the only Doctor who could craft a profile for me which exactly resembles my high school graduation photo! I, too, had before-surgery and after photos taken, at which I still gaze and marvel. These photos - and comments from strangers even, on a weekly basis! - is my proof at how skillful and precise Dr. Eshima's surgical hand is. Please know how enjoyable this life-changing process was, due entirely to Dr. Eshima's office staff - Magaly and Cathy - and surgical team, including the caring and professional nurses at the hospital. As I was also in the process of selling my house and moving during the time of my post-op care (thanks to my incredibly loving mother and father!), I must tell you that even during all of the chaos and emotional stress, there was minimal pain and optimal changes occurring to my face on a daily basis. I spoke to Magaly on the telephone daily, to provide updates regarding my daily routine (sleeping upright with the support of pillows, drinking lots of water, eating a very low to no salt diet, standing and walking around the house regularly, and cleansing 3 times per day) I noticed that the small amount of swelling and peeling was dissipating at a rate so rapid, that at my 2-week post-op appointment with Dr. Eshima, he had 3 new patients who were at the office for their anxious-but-excited first consultation come and stare at me in his post-op room, to show me off! Now, I cannot even remember who that middle-aged-looking woman was; the one who stared back at me in the mirror. Chronologically, who cares??!! Physically, I have the huge eyes, sculpted chin and tight neck of that of a Gen Y'er. Forget calling me 'ma'am any longer, and my work colleagues saying, "Gee, you look tired today," ... check-out clerks at the grocery store now address me as MISS! You must choose Dr. Eshima. Oscar-winning actresses have, plus models, moms, grand-moms and more. Best decision I've ever made and money so well spent that I can guarantee you'll be devastated if you hesitate another moment to do this ... and miss out on his perfected, precise, top-of-his-game craft. read more

Hanging the Mirrors Up Again When I was young and decorating my first home, I chose to put quite a few mirrors on the walls, mostly to reflect as much light in my home as possible. My interior designer was an older woman, and she commented to me that only her younger clients decorated with mirrors; that when women get older they generally avoid mirrors. She was right. As I grew older, and we moved to bigger and better houses, I'd leave the mirrors behind and decorate with fewer and fewer, until the point that there were mirrors only where absolutely essential, in the bathrooms. I just didn't want to look at my face any more than necessary. That's changed. Four years ago my fabulous husband passed away. I was left still breathing, but just barely, and not someone fully alive any more. And I looked that way. Then a year ago I began to come out of the fog, and I realized without a doubt that my late, amazing husband would have wanted me to be happy and fulfilled again. I asked my very accomplished dermatologist about Botox, and he directed me to Dr. Issa Eshima, a man he described as not only a superb plastic surgeon, but a consummate artist as well. I met with Dr. Eshima. He asked me to sit and chat with him for a few minutes, and I realized he wasn't just listening, he was carefully observing the appearance of my face as I moved and spoke. After our discussion Dr. Eshima told me he didn't believe Botox was for me, and recommended eyelid surgery and a neck lift. A month or so later I had these procedures, and I am indeed a new woman. Even just a few days after the surgery I could discern a new face and neck underneath the swelling, and I started breathing a little more, just a little --- the life was flowing back into me after the years of pain and sorrow. Each day the swelling went down a tiny bit more, and a young, glowing, breathing ME started to emerge. It was exciting and I know my late husband was looking down from heaven so happy and so proud of me!!! The Latin root of the word inspire is spirare, meaning to inhale, to breathe! At last I am healed, physically and to a very great extent emotionally as well. Dr. Eshima and his staff, Magaly and Kathy are kind and inspiring. For me this has not been only a physical surgical procedure, but one that brought me fully back to life. I am profoundly grateful to Dr. Eshima and his staff. I am SO PLEASED with my new look and with the life and air and inspiration flowing back in to me. And I've been hanging mirrors: in the dining room, the living room, the bedrooms and even the hallways. If there's been a change in your life, a death or a divorce, or if you're just not hanging mirrors any more, I urge you to visit Dr. Eshima. I know you'll be inspired. read more

Dr. Eshima is wonderful. I had an upper blepharoplasty about seven years ago that was okay, but I always felt that the surgeon did not remove quite enough skin (I had really heavy eyelids, ever since I was a kid). After a little tuck here and a little tuck there by Dr. Eshima, I am now happy to report that my eyes look the way I had hoped they would look the first time. If you do your research, you will find that Dr. Eshima is definitely the best surgeon in San Francisco, and probably one of the best in the world -- people come from all over to see him (ask to see his before and after pictures - they are amazing!). Not only is he extremely gifted, he is a sweetheart, as well. Thank you, Dr. Eshima! read more

Dr.Eshima deserves every star in the universe!! If you're reading this, you are on the hunt for an amazing surgeon. Your search can stop here because Dr.Eshima is the BEST of the BEST. He shows you before and after photo's during your consultation. He answered questions I had before I needed to ask. He told me to continue my search if I needed to, and to bring my family in just in case they had any questions. I hardly had to explain what I wanted because he knew what needed to be done. I was certain I wanted him to do my surgery after meeting with him the first time. I had a rhinoplasty six weeks ago today, and I am absolutely THRILLED with my results. I loved the everything about my nose the minute he removed my splint, and everyday the results get better and better. I'm anxious to see how my nose will look six months post-op. All my friends and family tell me the results look natural, and that I should have been born with this nose. A common theme with all the reviews from Dr.Eshima is how natural peoples results are, and thats what you want from plastic surgery. I am so grateful for Dr.Eshima and his staff! They were all so amazing. Dr.Eshima was worth every penny. I was not willing to sacrifice my face for a cheaper surgeon, and you should not either! Also, he does not ONLY cater to the rich and famous. I am a 26 year old server-mom-student, and my experience parallels with every 5 star review on yelp! read more