After consulting with at least five surgeons before making my decision, I ultimately chose Dr. Stout for a multitude of reasons. Looking back, choosing Dr. Stout was the best self-care decision I've ever made. The results speak for themselves.
I'm not exaggerating when I say I look at least 15 years younger and significantly more rested. For years, I struggled with hooded eyes, excess skin, and wrinkles that made me look tired all the time and seriously impacted my confidence. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine the outcome could be this good.
First and foremost, Dr. Stout is an ophthalmologist. When someone is operating on your eyes, you want a true eye specialist, not just a facial plastic surgeon. But Dr. Stout is more than that. He's an artist, and a very meticulous one. Basically, Warren is a perfectionist, and I believe that quality is the active ingredient in his unique approach.
The most remarkable thing about my results is that I still look exactly like myself, just a younger, refreshed version. I don't look "done." I don't look unnatural. I simply look like me from 15 years ago. One of my biggest fears before surgery was looking like I'd had surgery or ending up with an over-pulled, perpetually surprised look. Dr. Stout's work is the exact opposite. The results are elegant, natural, and age-appropriate. I honestly never thought I'd have my old eyes back again, yet here I am.
I also can't say enough good things about the office staff, Chantal and Annette. They are truly top-notch professionals: organized, responsive, accommodating, and genuinely caring. If an emergency comes up and you need to adjust an appointment, they work with you. If you have concerns after surgery (and I admit I'm a little OCD about these things), they are empathetic and make every effort to get you in to see Dr. Stout quickly to put your mind at ease.
There were plenty of other advantages as well. The procedure was performed in his office, and his anesthesiologist was incredibly experienced, which made the entire process feel comfortable and safe.
Honestly, I can't think of a single suggestion for how this experience could have been better. None.
I could go on and on about everything I loved about Dr. Stout and his practice, but the bottom line is simple: he did a phenomenal job. Everyone who knows I had the procedure done gushes about the results and asks who my surgeon was. Those who don't know I had surgery simply tell me, "Wow, you look amazing lately. What changed?" The answer is my eyes.
One final point: I live on the Westside, and Dr. Stout's office is in Pasadena, which meant a 45 to 50-minute drive each way even with good traffic. Despite consulting with good doctors much closer to home, I chose Dr. Stout. Knowing what I know now, I would gladly make that drive again without hesitation. He was absolutely worth it.
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